Chapter 128: A New Era

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A large amount of black matter emerged from Danzo's chest as memories flashed before his eyes.

"Hiruzen, it looks like it's my turn this time."

"But I didn't end up becoming a Hokage..."

This was what Danzo had intended to say.

Since his end was inevitable, he wanted to leave the world with his most glorious side, like the Third Hokage.

But... at this moment, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura finally appeared.

His mind finally snapped.

The last words he left in this world instead became:

"Couldn't you two useless old fools have come earlier?!"

As his voice faded, Danzo, along with the surrounding area, turned into a circular black hole, finally collapsing and disappearing.

Colt had already left the sealed area through the [Flying Thunder God Technique].

His face was also solemn.

The [Reverse Four Symbols Sealing] technique was truly terrifying!

"Kamiyo Colt! You!"

When the two advisors saw Danzo's death, they were dumbfounded, pointing at Colt with trembling fingers, unable to form a complete sentence.

Neither of them were fools, and the longer Tsunade had dragged on, the more they sensed something wasn't right.

Mitokado Homura finally discovered the existence of the seal when Tsunade brought up the question of the two-tails for the third time.

After breaking the seal, they saw the [Four Red Yang Formation] rising into the sky, in the direction of Root.

A bad feeling suddenly arose in their hearts.

They hurried, but they were a step too late.

Danzo had already activated the irreversible [Reverse Four Symbols Sealing].

"Colt, how are you? Did you succeed?" Tsunade's eager voice came as she jumped to the outside of the [Four Red Yang Formation], followed by Shizune and many ANBUs.

Colt smiled and released his Shadow Clones, which ended up dissipating the barrier.

"Tsunade-sama, the Konoha parasite called Danzo has been eliminated."

In front of others, Colt still addressed Tsunade respectfully.

"Excellent!" Tsunade was overjoyed.

Straight after learning of Danzo's death, she could swear she felt that the air in Konoha was much fresher!

"Tsunade! What on earth are you trying to do? Why did you kill Danzo?!"

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu finally came to their senses and looked at Tsunade angrily.

Tsunade snorted.

She had been angry for a while at these two fogies.

"What use was there in keeping that tumor? If it weren't for you two old fools and the Third Hokage protecting him, I would have wiped him out along with Root a long time ago."

"You... you..."

Utatane Koharu nearly fainted on the spot.

At this moment, Colt stepped forward.

"Advisors, the Hokage is merely stating the facts. Danzo's crimes were too extreme. Not only did he collaborate with Uchiha Itachi to exterminate the Uchiha clan, but his real purpose was to obtain the Sharingans and transplant them on his right eye and right arm."

"Not only that, but he also worked with Orochimaru to transplant the First Hokage's cells to balance the Sharingans in his body!"

"Should we not eliminate such a person and instead keep him so that he can continue to harm Konoha if he wants to transplant anything else?"

Fearing that Danzo's death would be questioned, Colt also looked at the crowd around.

"All of Konoha's people are witnesses. They all saw Danzo use the Wood Style, and his right arm became a large tree."

The two advisors were dumbfounded.

They knew about the Uchiha genocide with Itachi.

But it couldn't be said so loudly like that in front of so many people.

They also couldn't reveal that Danzo did this with the village's tacit approval.

If they did, what would the other ninjas think?

As for the idea of collecting the Sharingans, it wasn't a big deal. It wasn't wrong to make the best use of the dead.

But transplanting Hashirama cells was different.

Before they could say anything, Tsunade exploded first.

Her most beloved grandfather couldn't rest in peace even after death? Even his corpse was still desecrated?

Boom!

The already dilapidated venue suffered another angry kick from her.

"Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura, did you two know about this?!"

Tsunade regretted letting Danzo die so easily and could only take her anger out on the living old fools before her.

Staring at them with reddened eyes, she awaited their answer.

If the two showed any hint of guilt, she would definitely swing her fists without hesitation. And Konoha would end new advisors…

"No, no, no, Tsunade, don't be rash. We're also shocked by this."

Mitokado Homura repeatedly denied it.

The situation had reversed too quickly.

Originally, they wanted to hold Colt accountable, but now they were in the mud themselves.

The two advisors quickly spoke, distancing themselves from Danzo.

In the end, things concluded without any fighting.

Tsunade left, needing to return to deal with the aftermath of Root's destruction and inquire about Kumogakure's information.

With the Raikage's temperament, things could turn into a new war between the two countries.

The two advisors also left.

The Danzo incident had sounded a wake-up call for them - this Konoha was no longer the Konoha of before.

Previously, Sarutobi had taken them very seriously, but Tsunade was different.

This was a very powerful Hokage, that they couldn't influence...

This New Era had no land that could house them.

Looking at their slightly dejected backs, Colt's eyes were deep in thought.

It's better if they understand what to do by themselves, but if they don't...

"Colt!"

Ino's eager voice came as she ran to Colt's side, checking him nervously, fearing he might be seriously injured.

Hinata did the same, even activating her Byakugan to check Colt's condition.

She was relieved to find that the chakra in his body was still as vigorous as fire.

In the distance, Kurenai subconsciously took a step forward, but seeing those two figures move faster than her, she ultimately couldn't take another step.

Colt carefully noticed Kurenai's appearance and chuckled, silently mouthing something to her, but no one noticed.

Kurenai easily deciphered the meaning, and had her face growing a little red.

'How did this naughty guy know so much...'

Kakashi was a little puzzled.

He was standing next to Kurenai, not knowing what was going on.

'Why is she suddenly blushing?'

But there was seriousness in his eyes.

Unconsciously, Colt had grown so strong.

As his former team leader, had he become too complacent and fallen behind?

With a sigh, he put away his Icha-Icha Paradise.

Giving his own body a quick look… he really couldn't stand it anymore.

It was time to work hard.

Only Hyuga Hiashi and Yamanaka Inoichi were a little embarrassed among the ninjas.

They looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

Their own daughters had thrown themselves into another man's arms at the same time.

This feeling was truly bizarre.

Hanabi looked angrily at her sister and the blondie, snorting and turning her head away.

"Tsk, smelly big brother… scoundrel"

A clear breeze blew, rustling the leaves.

The end of Danzo represented Konoha entering a new stage.

Without the shackles of darkness, Colt no longer had to worry about the future.

The village at this time was his most solid foundation.

Although Konoha gradually regained its former tranquility, the winds of change that would set off waves in the era had just begun to blow.

The Two-Tails had been captured, and the ninja world was in turmoil.

The influence of these events was gradually spreading throughout the entire ninja world.