Chapter 147 I Am the Hokage!

"Orochimaru is not a traitor. I deliberately arranged for him to rebel against the village before, so that he could be sent to the Akatsuki organization as an undercover agent."

Sarutobi once again explained in front of everyone.

It was still the rhetoric prepared before moving out.

Regardless of whether he appointed him or not, just say that Orochimaru didn't join the [Akatsuki] organization.

I just didn't expect that I, Sarutobi Hiruzen, would one day take the blame for someone else!

It's really uncomfortable to take the blame. It's no wonder that Danzo often complained to himself before...

"Hiruzhan, you..."

Danzo, who once had an in-depth cooperation with Orochimaru, naturally knew that Sarutobi's rhetoric was bullshit!

But I can’t help others believing it!

As long as most Konoha ninja believe it, Orochimaru's stain of rebelling against the village will be overturned, and he can even become a hero of Konoha!

What?

Don’t you believe it?

You don’t believe even the third-generation adults personally assured you? How dare you slander the Fifth Hokage?

I think you're the undercover guy, right?

Anbu ninja, capture him and torture him!

To this.

Danzo's expression changed several times, and he also noticed the amazement of the people around him.

With the third generation's guarantee, the Konoha ninjas' perception of Orochimaru has indeed improved a lot, and a certain 'sweet potato' clapped excitedly.

Even Jiraiya looked shocked, annoyed that he had wrongly blamed Orochimaru.

Besides Danzo, Kabuto also knew about it.

But of course he would not jump out to refute, Lord Orochimaru's will is his long-cherished wish.

As for the reason why Sandai is willing to take the blame? That's not important at all...

"But he launched this attack on the village and caused heavy losses to the village. He is not worthy of being Hokage at all!"

In desperation, Danzo could only attack Orochimaru from another angle and seize the current situation to criticize and accuse.

After all, Orochimaru teamed up with the Sunagakure Sound Ninja to raid Konoha, causing casualties in Konoha. This is an ironclad fact!

"This is what Orochimaru and I planned in advance."

"The purpose is to eliminate the Fourth Kazekage and dismantle the Jinchūriki threat to Sunagakure Village..."

"By the way, we can also test the village's emergency defense capabilities. But now it looks very pessimistic!"

Sarutobi once again expertly took the blame.

There are only zero and unlimited times for taking the blame.

Once you start eating meat, you will become more proficient.

When they heard this, everyone was in an uproar.

"What?"

"The Fourth Kazekage is dead?"

"Did Orochimaru-sama do it?"

"Is the Jinchuuriki also planning something?"

"I see, is this the plan of the Third Generation and Lord Orochimaru? That's awesome!"

Killing one of the five Kages alone is a feat that no Hokage has ever achieved!

This alone is enough for Orochimaru to achieve meritorious service.

Contrast with that.

The village can afford a little sacrifice.

"Teacher, you are so awesome! I wrongly blamed you before!"

Hongdou rushed forward, hugged Aunt Snake's thigh, and said with tears in her eyes.

Aunt Snake twitched her lips, wanting to kick this useless disciple away.

But in order to maintain the image of the new Hokage, he decided to endure it.

Instead, he touched Anko gently and said comfortingly:

"My good disciple, I have suffered so much for you these years!"

Facing the extraordinarily gentle Mr. Orochimaru, Anko trembled and became more honest.

"For the village and the teacher, everything is worth it!"

Seeing this, Kabuto on the side couldn't help but push up his glasses.

Did he suddenly feel that his position was threatened?

Fortunately, with my intelligence, how could I not defeat a mere sweet potato?

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"Danzo-san, is there anything else you want to ask?"

Orochimaru looked at Danzo. Although he was smiling, his eyes were filled with cold snake eyes.

Danzo glanced around.

He found that no one around him supported him.

He knew that he couldn't continue to attack Orochimaru on this point.

Although I was very reluctant, I had no choice but to give up.

And finally said in disgust:

"Hiruzen, the position of the next Hokage cannot be decided by you alone. It must also be approved and appointed by the daimyo of the Fire Country!"

"Until then, Orochimaru cannot take over as Hokage!"

"You still say yes, Hiruzen, do you want to act arbitrarily and put your own will above the daimyo lord?"

Danzo didn't have much respect for the daimyo, it was purely because it was useful at the moment.

Only then did he use the title of the daimyo to suppress Sarutobi.

Even if he can't completely prevent Orochimaru from succeeding to the throne, he can still delay it for a few days and allow himself to plan other plans.

"This is not a problem. Orochimaru can temporarily take over the Hokage's place and take over various affairs."

"As for the daimyo, I will write a letter personally."

"They probably won't refuse."

Sarutobi responded.

From here we can also see the difference between the second generation period and subsequent periods.

Tobirama really didn't take the name of the Fire Country seriously.

The candidate for the next Hokage can be appointed in one breath, without asking for the opinions of the daimyo, let alone the appointment and testimony of the envoys of the Fire Nation.

On the contrary, in the third generation and beyond, he put shackles on himself and further bound himself to the Fire Nation.

Accepted more assistance and control from the Country of Fire.

Therefore, during the Three Generations period, the village was visibly more prosperous than before; but this prosperity was superficial, a false prosperity achieved by sacrificing part of the sovereignty.

certainly.

After all, the third generation has lived for so long, and his relationship with the current Daimyo of the Fire Country is still good.

As long as the Third Hokage is still alive, the Daimyo will not deliberately make things difficult for him and refuse to appoint the next Hokage.

Unless the current Hokage dies unexpectedly and needs to jointly elect the next Hokage, then the [Land of Fire] can further take the opportunity to tighten the reins and manipulate the election and appointment of the next Hokage.

This is also one of the reasons why Xia You saved Sarutobi's life before.

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"Hiruzen, what on earth did you..."

Danzo was obviously still a little unwilling. I wonder what kind of magic potion Orochimaru gave Sarutobi?

He was able to completely change his mind in a short time.

He even supported Orochimaru to succeed Hokage at the cost of so many black potions.

This is not like him at all!

Such decisiveness, such will; how can he be so much like Sarutobi when he was young? But he is almost 70 years old!

"Danzo, stop nagging me about this!"

"Also, can you explain where you and the Root ninjas were when the village was attacked?"

Danzo's frequent difficulties also made Sarutobi more angry.

This old friend didn't show up when he was fighting Orochimaru alone, but now he showed up to find faults as soon as it was over.

Even if Sarutobi was made of clay, he was still a little angry.

"I..."

Danzo was startled and sweated all over.

In front of so many people, if he couldn't give a reasonable explanation.

It proves that his position is very problematic!

Although everyone is similar and arrived very late, you are the most outgoing, so don't blame the gun for shooting the bird that sticks out.

"I was commanding the Root ninjas to protect important bases..."

"For example?"

"For example, the Hokage Building, the inpatient department, and the barrier core..."

Danzo made up a few answers with a stiff upper lip, but they were obviously not convincing.

These important facilities are already guarded by ninjas, so why do you need Root ninjas to mess around?

And this just gave Sarutobi a reason to attack.

"Humph! The Root is completely useless in your hands."

"Danzo, from today on, I will remove you from the position of assistant to the Hokage, and also hand over the leadership of the Root!"

Sarutobi ordered cruelly.

It was both punishing Danzo and protecting Danzo.

Because he knew that his outstanding disciple Orochimaru would not indulge Danzo like him.

If Danzo continued to act like a demon, he would only seek his own death!

"No! Hiruzen, how could you?"

"This is my order!"

"Huruzen, you will regret it..."

"Danzo, I am the Hokage!"

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