Hiruzen's Surprise

"Hiruzen, Kizaru has crossed the line this time!"

"If the Uchiha clan finds out that Madara is still alive, it will cause chaos."

"Madara stole the power of the First Hokage. If the Uchiha clan finds out, it will definitely provoke their discontent."

"Hiruzen, you can't just let Kizaru go like this; he's the future inheritor of the Hokage!"

In the Hokage's office, the two Hokage advisors, Koharu and Homura, stood in front of the desk of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen, advising him one by one.

With a pipe in his mouth, facing the advice and reminders of his two old friends, Hiruzen remained silent.

Just as the two advisors were speaking, Danzo, who had also received information from Orochimaru, rushed to the Hokage's office from the Root.

As Danzo entered, the two advisors, who had been speaking, quieted down.

Sitting in his seat, Hiruzen's gaze also fell on Danzo as he entered.

At this moment, Hiruzen couldn't help but wonder how much information Kizaru had leaked when he visited the Uchiha clan.

What kind of reaction would this leaked information provoke from the Uchiha clan?

Therefore, faced with the continuous advice and reminders of the two advisors, Hiruzen remained silent, waiting for Danzo's arrival.

"Danzo, Kizaru has gone too far this time." Watching Danzo, who walked into the office expressionlessly, Homura couldn't help but speak.

"The Uchiha clan, under my watch, won't cause any trouble." Opening his mouth for the first time, Danzo laid the groundwork for the possible consequences of this sudden event.

"But this isn't what you...,"

"Kizaru just visited the Uchiha to help his comrades. Is there a problem with that?" Interrupting Homura's words, Danzo looked sharply at the two advisors.

"The Uchiha clan has always been an unstable factor in the village. If Kizaru leaks the news that Madara is still alive, it will provoke the Uchiha clan's dissatisfaction with the village."

Staring back at Danzo defiantly, Homura said sternly.

"With Hiruzen, Kizaru, and me overseeing things, the Uchiha won't cause any trouble in the village!" Bursting with momentum, Danzo, though answering Homura's question, looked at Hiruzen.

"But..." Homura still wanted to speak.

"Everything Kizaru has done is for his comrades. This is the embodiment of the Will of Fire as the future Hokage inheritor!" With an unequivocal tone, Danzo gave a definitive judgment on Kizaru's actions.

Hiruzen, who had been silent and smoking, watched the three old friends argue, feeling that something was off.

Hasn't something been reversed here?

"Hiruzen, what's your opinion?"

Unable to argue with Danzo, Homura and Homura both looked at Hiruzen, hoping he would speak up in support.

Faced with the gaze of the three, Hiruzen knew it was time to speak up.

"I trust Kizaru!" Expressing his own attitude first, Hiruzen began to speak out his arrangement, "Homura, you and Koharu stay here; Danzo and I will go see the Uchiha."

Hearing Hiruzen's arrangement, the two advisors glanced at each other, not speaking, just watching as Hiruzen stood up from his seat and left the office with Danzo.

Under the signboard representing the Uchiha clan, Kizaru and Sakumo were politely seen off by Fugaku with a smile.

"The hospitality today was truly generous! Big Brother Fugaku!" Stopping under the signboard, Kizaru turned around and said to Fugaku.

"If you like it, feel free to come often!" At the banquet, Fugaku, who had a good exchange with Kizaru, smiled and said.

"Oh ho! Then I won't be polite!" Laughing, Kizaru said unceremoniously.

"No need to be polite; you'll be my future child's teacher."

"Then you'd better work harder!"

"Hahaha! It's not enough for me to work alone; I'll work harder after I get married!"

This situation seems a bit odd!

Hiruzen and Danzo, who had just arrived here, looked a little dumbfounded as they watched Kizaru, who was chatting amiably with the heir of the Uchiha clan not far away.

Have we fallen into a genjutsu? How did Kizaru become so intimate with the Uchiha?

Puzzled, Hiruzen and Danzo couldn't help but look at each other.

Seeing the doubt in each other's eyes, the two looked back in the direction of Kizaru.

Does this kid Kizaru have some kind of magical ability?

Recalling Kizaru's past actions, Hiruzen noticed a peculiar point!

Kizaru's disciples always seem to be able to build good relationships with those around them.

Whether it's classmates at the ninja academy, ninjas from the Anbu, Tsunade, Orochimaru, or even the current Uchiha clan.

Even the two advisors who occasionally find fault with Kizaru's questions seem to have no conflicts with Kizaru in private and have expressed their approval of Kizaru's position as the Hokage's inheritor.

What an impressive social skill!

Sighing inwardly, watching in the direction of Kizaru, Hiruzen suddenly had less worry about the Uchiha matter.

"Kizaru will handle it well!"

Hiruzen, believing in his disciple, affirmed in his heart.

Unlike Hiruzen's sigh, at this moment, Danzo was thinking more.

As a member of the Shimura clan, Kizaru, who usually has little contact with the Uchiha, why did his relationship improve so quickly in just one lunchtime?

Could it be that Kizaru has subdued the Uchiha?

But looking at the three people not far away, Danzo couldn't see any signs of conflict.

Or perhaps Kizaru and the Uchiha reached some kind of trade in benefits?

Thinking about this, Danzo's heart tightened; he was worried that his nephew had been taken advantage of in the deal with the Uchiha.

Just as Danzo was lost in thought, Kizaru and Fugaku happily ended their conversation, smiling and waving goodbye.

"How terrifying!"

Passing through under the signboard, Kizaru, looking at Hiruzen and Danzo not far away, uttered a sigh.

"I will explain the situation to Lord Hokage and Elder Danzo." Ready to take on all responsibilities, Sakumo spoke up.

"I won't let you take all the credit for this, Big Brother Sakumo!" Walking along, Kizaru joked with a smile.

"Credit?"

Is leaking important village secrets considered credit?

Noticing the puzzlement on Sakumo's face, Kizaru kept smiling and didn't explain.

In Kizaru's view, bringing the Uchiha together to participate in the development of Hashirama's cells would be the best way to open the door for Konoha's research institute and change the village's political landscape.

"Uniting two conflicting political forces requires more than just a common enemy; it can also be based on common interests."

"And Hashirama's cells can create such enormous benefits!"

What the First Hokage Hashirama left for Konoha was not just the village system and the Will of Fire; Hashirama's cells were his greatest material wealth.

Kizaru valued not just creating new Wood Release Bloodline Limit ninja with Hashirama's cells but also their development and utilization in the medical and commercial fields.

If Orochimaru's research team could continuously dilute the vitality of Hashirama's cells, reducing their effectiveness and danger to the point where they could be used for medical treatment, the value will far exceed that of one or two Wood Release ninja.

In this continent, it's not the ninja who hold the most wealth; it's the names, nobles, and merchants who hold the most wealth. They didn't need to become stronger, but they certainly have a strong demand for healthcare.

Healing diseases, restoring disabilities, prolonging life, and enhancing vitality!

If the weakened version of Hashirama's cells could solve some or all of these problems with minimal risk.

Then Konoha, which controlled Hashirama's cells, could not only reap vast wealth but also gain a lot of prestige.

Such a big pie, Kizaru believed that whether it's the Uchiha clan, the village's upper echelons, or other ninja clans, they wouldn't be able to resist it.

Under the huge common interest, the various forces in the village would become more united!

Of course, there was a premise here, that was, a strong and fair leader and divider of interests!