Chapter 53 : QNMD Danzo!!!

Danzo's right hand was displayed in close-up on the light screen, and Hayashi Sora's voice continued.

[He used his hands full of Sharingan to commemorate his fallen comrade.]

[The red pupils looked particularly dazzling on his hands.]

[In the late Third Ninja War, the rising orphan organization in the Land of Rain, Akatsuki, caught Danzo's attention.]

[The organization's leader, Yahiko, was troubled by the lack of partners.]

"It's Yahiko."

Fifth Jiraiya sighed.

After the three wars ended, he took on three disciples in the Land of Rain: Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan.

To teach these three, he stayed in the Land of Rain for three years, investing a lot of effort.

As disciples of the Toad Sage Jiraiya, they should have had a bright future.

But things don't always go as planned.

Over the years, while searching for the Son of Destiny in the Ninja World, he learned some things about these three disciples.

He knew that they all died in the Land of Rain many years ago.

The past was too painful to recall, and when he saw Yahiko again, Fifth Hokage Jiraiya was left with only melancholy.

Looking at the light screen, he suddenly wondered why today's video, which was supposed to review Danzo Shimura's life, featured Yahiko.

Could it be that Yahiko's death was caused by Danzo?

Thinking of this, Jiraiya quietly moved back a little to ensure that Danzo had no escape route.

[At this time, Danzo extended an international helping hand.]

[This led to decades of close cooperation between the Hidden Rain Village and Akatsuki.]

[Danzo: I didn't think much about it at the time. The rise of young people is a good thing. I admire Yahiko and his desire to seek peace in the ninja world, so I contacted Hanzo, the leader of the Hidden Rain Sect, and facilitated the cooperation between the two groups. In the end, with Hanzo's help, Yahiko had the chance to rest for a hundred years and only needed to work hard again in eighteen years. Hanzo and I are very pleased about this.]

"QNMD Danzo."

Note; QNMD generally means Scapegoat King

Seeing this, how could Fifth Hokage Jiraiya not understand that Yahiko was killed by Danzo and Hanzo together?

Thinking that Yahiko, who was so sunny and cheerful and had such great enthusiasm for the world, died due to the conspiracy of these two old guys, Fifth Hokage Jiraiya couldn't help but deliver a powerful punch to Danzo's face.

What, we agreed to settle the score after watching the video? No, no, no.

He, Fifth Hokage Jiraiya, is now going to kill Danzo.

"Hmm."

Danzo hadn't expected Fifth Hokage Jiraiya to be so violent.

He was still thinking about the past when he had tricked Hanzo into joining him in fighting against the Akatsuki organization, and he didn't react to Jiraiya's attack at all.

This punch hit him hard.

"Jiraiya, are you crazy?"

Covering his right cheek, which had begun to swell, Danzo looked at Fifth Hokage Jiraiya with an angry expression.

He had lived for so many years, and even his father had never beaten him like this.

Why does this kid Jiraiya dare to slap him in the face and be so powerful?

"Jiraiya, calm down. It's important to look at the light curtain and get the information. We will discuss Danzo's matter after we finish watching."

After punching Danzo hard, the Fifth Hokage's anger was slightly reduced. Moreover, with the Third Hokage trying to mediate, he had no choice but to let Danzo go for the time being.

"Hiruzen, this is the good disciple you taught."

The Third Hokage snorted coldly, remaining silent.

His disdain for Danzo grew stronger by the minute.

Jiraiya had informed him about Yahiko and his two companions after returning to the village.

Under normal circumstances, without Danzo's interference, Jiraiya's three disciples might have risen to prominent positions in the Hidden Rain Village. 

With Jiraiya's connections, even if the Hidden Rain Village didn't form an alliance with Konoha, their attitude towards Konoha would likely have been more favorable compared to other ninja villages.

Logically, such a ninja village, naturally inclined to be friendly with Konoha, should have been protected.

Instead, Danzo not only failed to protect them but killed the three of them.

It was truly a greater failure than a success.

Still wanting to be Hokage? 

That seems like a pipe dream.

The Third Hokage had resolved that, once the current situation ended, he would join forces with Jiraiya and Orochimaru to capture Danzo.

And his fate would be to spend the rest of his life in prison.

Indeed, despite his soft-hearted nature, the Third Hokage was very displeased with Danzo but had no intention of killing him.

After all, they had been comrades for many years. It was better for him to die of old age in prison.

This was the Third Hokage's final act of mercy.

A conflict erupted with Jiraiya, the Fifth Hokage, who punched Danzo.

In contrast, things were quite calm with Senju Tobirama.

The primary reason was that they were unaware of the connection between Yahiko and Jiraiya. After witnessing Danzo's full Sharingan, they had no more expectations for what might happen next.

To them, Danzo's drastic changes over the past forty years made it unsurprising that he could commit any atrocity.

[Outside, Danzo enthusiastically extends a helping hand to the orphans.]

[Inside, Danzo also cares about the growth of Konoha orphans.]

[He seek benefits for the orphan Yakushi Kabuto in the village who has severe myopia and has difficulty making a living, and bring him back home to train him.]

[Yakushi Kabuto did not disappoint Danzo and went abroad to study with his excellent grades.]

[Now he has become the secretary of the leader of Otogakure, which has greatly promoted the friendly relations between the two major ninja villages of Konoha and Otogakure.]

[Yakushi Kabuto: I have also been through hardships, and now that I have the ability, I naturally want to help the same hard-working children as me. After going abroad, I often had difficulty adapting to the climate, but when I recall the kind face of Lord Danzo, I feel much better. Now I have inherited the will of my master and founded the Impure World Reincarnation Alliance to seek welfare for all the people in the ninja world and help everyone realize their dreams.]

"Hehe, I really should have asked Kabuto to come over and take a look."

At the door, Orochimaru looked at Kabuto Yakushi who was "being interviewed" on the screen and let out an inexplicable laugh.

"Orochimaru, what are you laughing at?"

The Third Hokage was very curious about why Orochimaru laughed, and also wanted to liven up the stiff atmosphere in the office.

"Nothing, I just think that Elder Danzo is really a 'good man,' otherwise I wouldn't have had the chance to accept a good subordinate like Kabuto Yakushi."

Orochimaru was indeed very satisfied with Kabuto Yakushi.

His own strength is secondary. What he values most is Kabuto Yakushi's intellect.

In the entire Otogakure, only Kabuto Yakushi can keep up with his thinking.

The light curtain said that Kabuto Yakushi inherited the will of his master, and Orochimaru was very sure that this so-called master should be himself.

As for the Impure World Reincarnation Alliance, it is very clear.

After his 'death,' Yakushi Kabuto will definitely cause trouble, and it will be big trouble.

Just a few people from the Impure World cannot be considered an alliance.

Only when a large number of people emerge from the Impure Land can it be considered an alliance.

So why did Kabuto Yakushi want to summon a large number of people out of the Pure Land?

Just thinking about it amuses Orochimaru.

"Humph!"

Danzo did not respond to Orochimaru's teasing but instead had a gloomy face, and no one knew what he was thinking.

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