Naruto: Starting With Tenseigan C136 (Patreon)

Chapter 136: Delivering Danzo over a thousand miles? Black Zetsu's plan!

Inside the Root base of Konoha.

Danzo was carefully reading the documents in his hands, but the more he read, the tighter his brows furrowed

After a moment, when he finished reading the documents, he finally snapped!

"Bastard, besides asking this old man for money or some messy information, don't you give this old man anything else?"

Danzo was unusually furious now; he felt that his life had truly fallen into a darkest moment.

This darkest moment was even more miserable than when his Root was completely wiped out in the Land of Rain back then!

"Uchiha Obito, , "

Danzo let out a low roar through gritted teeth; all his changes were because of this fellow!

Even though it was he who ambushed Uchiha Shisui, wanting to eliminate Kotoamatsukami's threat to Konoha from the Root.

But if it weren't for this fellow playing the mantis stalking the cicada, how could the Root have been downsized and its funding cut?

If it weren't for this fellow colluding with Uchiha Itachi, setting up a joint scheme to use his hands to destroy Uchiha so that Uchiha Itachi could awaken his eyes.

Would he have had to protect Uchiha while also thinking about how to eliminate the rebels of Uchiha?

"I wouldn't have had to think about solving the problem once and for all, which resulted in Uchiha Itachi actually awakening his eyes!"

In fact, he himself admitted that he had been a bit impatient at the time.

He could have completely waited until everything was over before slowly dealing with Uchiha Fugaku.

Even if he was killed by him, who could say that there was anything wrong with him, the 'hero who protected Uchiha'?

A momentary lapse in judgment directly plunged him into the abyss!

Since then, Konoha no longer had the 'hero who protected Uchiha', and even gained a huge threat instead.

Furthermore, not only was his Root deprived of combat capabilities, but its funding was also drastically cut, leaving only reconnaissance capabilities!

"Even I have to endure Orochimaru riding in my face because I don't have enough Sharingan to suppress the First Hokage's cells..."

And all of this was the good work of that bastard Uchiha Obito!

Danzo truly hated him to the core; he had never imagined that a dead last back then could cause such huge harm.

If he could go back to the past, he would definitely hack Uchiha Obito's grandparents to death as well!

"Calm down, calm down..."

Although he was furious, Danzo still quickly took a deep breath to adjust his emotions.

As a person who had even assassinated a Hokage, he knew that he had to stay calm.

He also understood that the only chance for him to climb back up was to constantly prove his ability and continuously create value.

Otherwise, he would never have any chance again, let alone think about becoming Hokage!

"Danzo, what is this?"

Just as Danzo was pondering, a voice suddenly sounded.

This voice suddenly gave him a start, and when he raised his head, he saw Hiruzen Sarutobi's old face.

This old face almost gave him cardiac arrest; he hadn't expected Hiruzen Sarutobi to come at this time at all!

The documents communicating with Orochimaru were still placed on his desk!

"Why are you here?"

Although he was extremely panicked inside, his super-strong professional ability still allowed him to maintain composure.

While asking, he calmly tidied up the desk.

"I really didn't expect a busy person like you to come here, leaving me no chance to tidy up and receive you."

After saying this, he put the documents aside and then continued.

"Would you like some tea? Although Root's conditions are not as good as before, making a pot of tea is still not a problem."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was left somewhat dumbfounded by Danzo's routine, and he shook his head helplessly, saying,

"Looking at your appearance, you don't seem to have any desire to drink tea either. I think we should forget it."

"Hmph, anyway, the desk has been cleaned up, everything is up to you."

Danzo snorted coldly. He looked very tough, but his heart was beating wildly, and he could only ask with deliberate indifference,

"I wonder if you have anything to do coming to find me today?"

"Coming here this time, there is a matter I want to ask a favor for."

Hiruzen Sarutobi deliberated for a moment before slowly speaking.

"What is your relationship with Hanzou now?"

As soon as he heard this ghost of a name, Danzo's whole body almost turned red!

What was his relationship with Hanzou?

That could be called irreconcilable!

If it wasn't for this bastard being full of confidence, would it have led to the first total annihilation of his Root?

If he hadn't seen that things were wrong and turned to run away immediately, otherwise he would have been beaten howling along with this fellow!

"What do you want with him?"

Although Danzo was already about to overheat, he still controlled his emotions and asked.

"He hasn't shown his face for a long time, and I am not clear whether he is dead or alive."

"Life and death unknown means he is still alive."

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke somewhat against his conscience; anyway, he knew his old friend was a moral black hole.

"Makoto and the others were ambushed by the Akatsuki Organization when they went to find Tsunade last time. You should know about this, and this also gave Makoto a judgment."

Hearing this name, Danzo also had mixed feelings in his heart.

This kid Hyuga Makoto had too high a talent and too strong an ability!

He actually solved the Caged Bird Seal problem silently and at the same time wiped out the Hyuga Main House.

Turning around, he dealt with the Three-Tails in Hidden Mist, exposed Uchiha Obito, and almost beat the Fourth Raikage to death!

To be honest, Danzo truly regretted that he hadn't recruited this kid back then.

At that time, Hyuga Makoto was just a branch family member, couldn't he have easily handled him?

As long as he was given enough Seal materials, wouldn't he have grasped the future of Hyuga?

Unfortunately, now he didn't need to think about anything; he couldn't possess any combat personnel..

"He judges that the Akatsuki Organization is lurking in the Land of Rice Fields or the Land of Rain?"

"Hmm, I believe his judgment."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded very decisively, and then he slowly spoke.

"I am already prepared to let them go to the Land of Rice Fields, and as for the Land of Rain, I hope you will go. After all, Hanzou owes you a favor.."

What the fuck, a favor?

That was the life of his entire Root!

Danzo's mouth twitched slightly, but in the end he just spoke simply.

"What time to set off."

"Oh?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was somewhat surprised; he was still worried that he would encounter any resistance.

"This will be decided by you, but you really surprise me."

"Hmph, this old man has said it, everything this old man does is for Konoha."

Danzo shook his head disdainfully and said in a deep voice,

"I will go see him, but I cannot guarantee whether he is dead or alive, nor can I guarantee that I can get information."

"I understand, then I will trouble you, Danzo."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded heavily, and at this moment he also felt some emotion in his heart.

Danzo's words and such a straightforward performance actually made him feel a bit guilty.

He was even considering giving appropriate compensation after Danzo returned.

"There is no need to say much more, I also need to prepare a bit."

Danzo just nodded lightly, but he snorted coldly in his heart.

"As Hokage, you have such a request, how can I not agree?"

Of course, even without such a thought, he had decided to take on this mission!

"It just so happens I can make an appointment with Orochimaru to come out and meet."

He was really suffering a bit from Orochimaru's torture, he had to meet this fellow.

Besides that, he knew very well that he couldn't waste any chance to climb up now.

Although Hanzou's life or death was uncertain, at least he could make an attempt.

And he was also truly afraid that the scene from back then would repeat itself.

"This time I cannot hesitate, otherwise this might become my 'hesitant second' again!"

To this day he hadn't forgotten how he lost.

But he didn't think at all that if he didn't hesitate for that second, he might really be left with no successor—, , ,

"Everyone share your thoughts, remaining silent all the time has no meaning."

Inside the secret room of Hidden Rain Village, Pain once again looked at the silent crowd with a cold face, and his heart was also somewhat unable to hold up.

How long had it been since the last meeting ended?

Why did they turn around and have to hold a meeting again?

And their trouble was bigger than the last each time!

"This time is a huge crisis; not only do we have to think of a way to survive it, but we must also not let Hidden Rain Village be exposed."

"I'm afraid this might be a bit troublesome."

Orochimaru chuckled, licking his lips and smiling meaningfully,

"If you understand Jiraiya, then you must know that this fellow will not stop until he gets a result."

Pain was somewhat silent; he still understood this teacher of his to some extent.

Furthermore, Orochimaru's personal experience was also telling all of this.

"Then kill them all."

Sasori spoke after a moment of silence, but this caused Kakuzu on the side to laugh mockingly,

"What a good idea, anyway we 'have already killed the Fourth Raikage', solving these fellows from Konoha won't be any problem either."

"What do you mean?"

Sasori frowned slightly, but Kakuzu was not afraid at all.

"Nothing much, I just want to ask how your Puppet has recovered, and have you ever won facing them?"

"You want to try my Puppet?"

"It's not impossible anyway. The bounties for us killing the Fourth Raikage aren't low at all."

"Enough, shut up."

Pain couldn't stand the two of them arguing any longer and had to interrupt.

"I need some substantive opinions, not to sit here and listen to you two bicker. Understood?"

"Tch."

Kakuzu and Sasori exchanged glances and finally quieted down, prompting Pain to turn his head to look at Obito.

"This is the trouble you stirred up. What are your plans?"

"Hidden Rain Village cannot be exposed. Back then, it was the most suitable stronghold for hiding, but the trouble needs to be resolved as well."

Obito's brain was buzzing as he frantically thought about what to do.

In fact, he felt that Hidden Rain Village wasn't that important; it was just a stronghold, and at worst, they could just switch to another one.

However, considering the personal attachments of guys like Nagato, he knew this was unlikely.

But Konoha had pursued them all the way here, and once anything was discovered, it wouldn't just be Konoha's problem anymore. He had to figure out a way to resolve it.

"Screw it…"

Thinking of this, Obito suddenly clenched his teeth.

"Let's just show up directly in the Land of Rice Fields and lure them over there to fight!"

"That's a good idea…"

Pain nodded; this was also his thought.

Rather than passively taking a beating, it was better to find a way to solve the problem, but they also had to face a realistic issue.

"Does the Land of Rice Fields have a suitable, already-built stronghold? Otherwise, I'm afraid we won't be able to fool Konoha."

"Oh my, there actually is one."

Just as Pain finished speaking, White Zetsu suddenly chuckled.

"Orochimaru quietly built a Village there. It has people and equipment, and it looks quite prosperous."

Orochimaru's expression darkened. He hadn't offered any opinions all along, nor even involved the Land of Rice Fields, precisely because he actually had a Village right there!

Even though he knew that pitcher-plant with the Yin and Yang face must have investigated something, being sold out so easily still pissed him off.

"A Village?"

Pain slowly turned his gaze toward Orochimaru. Not just him, but the others also looked over.

This instantly made Orochimaru's fists tense up. That was a Village he built by ripping off Danzo for goodness knows how much money!

"I think this is a good proposal."

Sasori raised an eyebrow and revealed a smile, and Kakuzu also nodded fearlessly.

"That's right. Anyway, the Land of Rice Fields will be investigated too, and you won't be able to hide it."

"Perhaps it's a good idea…"

Obito couldn't help speaking up softly either. Only Uchiha Itachi remained silent, but his gaze was fixed on Orochimaru the entire time.

The implication behind it seemed somewhat self-evident!

"Hehe…"

Orochimaru was laughed to anger, his fists growing increasingly tight, but right at that moment, Black Zetsu spoke up.

"Orochimaru, I think this matter is feasible, and I believe there is a way to compensate you."

"Oh?"

Orochimaru raised an eyebrow, looking at Black Zetsu in puzzlement.

"Compensation?"

"That's right. That Village was quietly built using money extorted from Danzo, right?"

Black Zetsu's voice was very calm, but his words made Kakuzu gasp inwardly.

How much did this bastard fleece from Danzo?!

"Yes, and it took a lot of my effort. Furthermore, there is an immense amount of equipment there."

Orochimaru let out a cold snort and asked in a hoarse voice.

"So, how do you plan to compensate me?"

"How about a Hokage Advisor who fully cooperates with you unconditionally, can provide you with sufficient funds, and can continuously supply intelligence?"

Black Zetsu chuckled, and his voice seemed to possess a magical allure.

"Not just you, but the Akatsuki Organization as well—the entire Akatsuki Organization too. What do you all think?"

Hokage Advisor?

Konoha intelligence?

Black Zetsu's words stunned everyone, but soon they realized something!

"You mean Danzo?!"

Pain's gaze changed instantly, and in a split second, a killing intent that felt almost tangible echoed throughout the entire secret room!

Such killing intent made everyone present feel their breathing catch, and their gazes also grew somewhat solemn and puzzled.

Clearly, aside from Obito and Black Zetsu, the others weren't very clear on what was actually going on between Nagato and Danzo.

"That's right, it's him."

Black Zetsu remained as calm as ever, looking at Nagato as he spoke slowly.

"According to newly received news, this guy is coming to the Land of Rain to see Hanzou, and this is an exceptional opportunity."

"An opportunity…"

Obito's gaze flickered slightly; he was very experienced in this sort of thing.

Kakuzu and Sasori exchanged glances, seeming somewhat interested in this as well.

Only Uchiha Itachi and Pain remained silent, making it impossible to tell what they were thinking inside.

"Do you want to control him?"

Meanwhile, Orochimaru licked his lips; he seemed to be getting interested.

"But if so, it seems my Village won't be needed anymore, right?"

"Control isn't entirely secure, and it's easy for flaws to be spotted."

However, Black Zetsu shook his head and said calmly.

"We are going to kill him and replace him, and your Village will play a major role!"

"Oh?"

At this, Nagato's gaze steadied quite a bit. He looked at Black Zetsu and said in a low voice.

"Let's hear your complete plan."

"No problem."

Black Zetsu took a deep breath; he knew this matter had a high probability of succeeding!

In fact, he had always been pondering how to contact Hyuga Makoto and guide him to understand the truth of destiny.

However, since he and Obito were exposed together, Hyuga Makoto would likely attack without wasting any words upon seeing him.

He had been wondering how to go about it, until he just heard about Danzo, which instantly reminded him of the Fourth Mizukage!

Although Danzo's standing in Konoha was getting worse and worse, he couldn't help that this guy held a lofty status.

"Even Hyuga Makoto cannot investigate him easily. In that case…"

He could guide him properly and even help the Akatsuki Organization acquire Konoha's intelligence!

Although he was also well aware that this matter was extremely risky.

He also knew that the bigger the storms, the more expensive the fish…

This risk was worth taking!

"My plan is very simple: create the illusion that our base camp is in the Land of Rice Fields, while controlling Konoha's intelligence to a certain extent!"

Thinking up to this point, Black Zetsu's expression grew serious.

"Danzo is the darkness of the Ninja World, and he holds an extremely high status in Konoha. He can even guide the direction of Konoha's intelligence."

"And what we need to do is make appropriate moves, and through Danzo's intelligence, make Orochimaru's Village become our 'base camp' in effect."

"This will not only solve Konoha's problem, but also attract the attention of other Villages!"

"We cannot explain the death of the Fourth Raikage clearly, and other Villages will inevitably take action."

"Whether it's investigation or revenge, they will continuously search for us, and this Village is our best disguise."

"Even if one day it is besieged by the Five Great Ninja Villages combined, we can still remain calm and unhurried!"

Saying this, Black Zetsu paused for a moment before continuing.

"Don't harbor wishful thinking; the assassination of a Kage is never a simple matter, and the other Villages will definitely not let the matter rest easily."

"Besides, the Nuclear Organization might be looking for us as well. Having such a disguise is good for everyone."

"Moreover, by controlling Danzo, we can hide even deeper and even mobilize Konoha's resources through Danzo to help us."

"What we need to do is leak information at the right time and fight them around the Village at the right time, letting them slowly 'find' us."

"During this period, we can also use Danzo to make them shift some of their attention onto the Nuclear Organization."

"At the same time, we will also strengthen the Hidden Rain Village through Konoha or other resources, completing our own reinforcement."

"Even the Nuclear Organization will be dragged down with us. Even if we are exposed and besieged by the Five Great Ninja Villages, we will still handle it with ease!"

"What do you all think of this plan?"

As Black Zetsu's voice fell, everyone present had flickering gazes. This seemed like a pretty good choice!

Relying on Konoha's resources to strengthen oneself seemed even more ironic.

Furthermore, with Konoha's resources, they could genuinely obtain some great things!

Thinking of this, except for Uchiha Itachi, everyone's gazes changed, and even their breathing grew somewhat hurried…

And just as they were extremely excited, inside Konoha Village…

Hyuga Makoto looked at his tasks, his face written all over with strangeness and bewilderment.

【Acquired new exclusive task: I Love Konoha Too】

【1. As the Hokage, my power is limitless!】

【2. There are no two suns in the sky; the Hokage is the only sun in my heart!】

【Acquired new side quest】

【1. Rescue the "Guardian of the Uchiha," Lord Danzo Shimura】

【2. The Akatsuki Organization is no longer a band of ordinary thugs; heavy blows must be dealt!】

Looking at these two tasks of his, he couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

"What the hell are all these things…"