Chapter 30
Becoming Danzo's Apprentice: My Opportunity Has Arrived
Chapter 30 Becoming Danzo's Apprentice: My Opportunity Has Arrived
Hiruzen Sarutobi was rendered speechless by Danzo Shimura's words.
This is the first time.
Previously, it was Hiruzen Sarutobi who used his status as Hokage to suppress Danzo Shishin.
This time, however, Danzo Shimura used his status as Hokage to accuse Hiruzen Sarutobi.
The key point is that Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't refute it because he believed that Danzo Shimura was right.
After Shimura Danzo left, Sarutobi Hiruzen lowered his head and remained silent.
The Hokage's straw hat concealed the expression on Hiruzen Sarutobi's face.
Mitokado Hō and Utatane Koharu were very worried when they saw this scene.
"Hiruzen, are you alright? Don't listen to Shimura Danzo's nonsense. Hatake Sakumo is not dead. Things haven't gotten to the point Danzo is making them out to be."
"I'm fine. Yan, Xiaochun, you two go out first. Let me think about it."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's deep voice came through.
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu exchanged a glance, nodded, and left the Hokage's office.
At this point, Hiruzen needs to calm himself down.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was indeed taken aback by Danzo Shimura's words. He knew that Danzo's words were partly an attempt to exonerate himself, but they were also true.
Hiruzen Sarutobi slumped into the Hokage's seat as if all his strength had been drained away.
"Ah, maybe Danzo was right, I really am getting old."
However, remembering that figure who was like the sun, bringing hope to those around him, Hiruzen Sarutobi mustered up a bit of strength.
"Minato, hurry up and grow stronger, this old man may not be able to hold on for much longer."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's idea of stepping down grew wildly like weeds. Danzo's words made Hiruzen Sarutobi realize that he was indeed old and no longer suitable to serve as Hokage.
However, some planning is still needed. Minato's current prestige is insufficient, and many people would not approve of him becoming Hokage.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze hardened; he was determined to give Konoha a new, trustworthy Hokage.
……
In Sakumo Hatake's hospital room, Kakashi and Shizuka Aburame were taking care of him.
Sakumo Hatake lay in his hospital bed, his vital signs stable, and he was basically out of danger.
But Kakashi was afraid that his father might be in danger again, so he stayed by his side the whole time.
Aburame Shiatsu looked at Kakashi's haggard appearance and said, "Go and rest, Kakashi. Your body can't take it anymore."
Kakashi has experienced many ups and downs and is now at his limit.
"I can still hold on; I want to spend more time with my father."
Kakashi's face was pale, but his tone was firm.
"Kakashi, go and rest. I'm fine."
"Father!"
Kakashi's eyes turned bloodshot, and his pale face flushed slightly with excitement as he shouted.
As soon as he finished speaking, Kakashi rushed over and hugged Sakumo Hatake, tears streaming down his face.
Sakumo Hatake felt a pang of heartache seeing Kakashi's vulnerable state.
"You've had a tough time, Kakashi. I'm an irresponsible father."
Kakashi kept wiping away the tears from the corners of his eyes, tilted his head back and murmured, "It's not hard, as long as Father is alright."
As he continued speaking, Kakashi's voice became increasingly choked with emotion, and he eventually burst into tears.
"Father, don't die. Don't leave me behind."
Sakumo Hatake gave a wry smile and continued to comfort Kakashi.
Seeing this, Shiki Aburame quietly left Sakumo Hatake's hospital room; it wouldn't be good to stay any longer.
Aburame Shiki has done everything he could, and now he can just wait quietly for things to develop.
After leaving Hatake Sakumo's hospital room, Aburame Shizuki walked towards the clan's ancestral home. He pondered quietly for a while, wondering what he should say when he returned to his ancestral home. He needed to have a contingency plan.
"Um?!"
Aburame Shiki stopped in his tracks. He was completely shrouded in darkness on the forest path, making him appear particularly sinister.
"interesting."
Aburame Shiatsu sensed a lot of chakra activity around him through the insects. Countless insects sprouted from his body and continued to spread outwards.
"Come out, or don't blame me for being impolite."
"Oh, so how are you going to treat me so rudely?"
Danzo Shimura led his Root members out.
Danzo Shimura was in a good mood because he had just dealt a heavy blow to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"You are... Lord Danzo Shimura?!"
Aburame Shiki pretended to be very confused.
"That's right, I am Shimura Danzo."
"I speak expressionlessly," Shimura Danzo said, then glanced at the insects that had gotten closer to him.
He gestured to Yu Nu Zhiyi to take the insects back, as the threat of the parasitic worms should not be underestimated; he could easily lose his job if things went wrong.
Aburame Shiki obediently reabsorbed most of the insects into his body.
"Does Lord Danzo Nashimura want to see me about something? Is it because of Lord Sakumo Hatake?"
"Lord Danzo Shimura, please don't worry. Lord Sakumo Hatake is out of danger and has woken up."
"I've already made my own decision regarding Sakumo Hatake's matter. I'm not here because of Sakumo Hatake this time; it's for you!"
Upon hearing this, Aburame Shiki smiled inwardly.
Alright, alright, after fishing for so many days, I've finally caught that old fish, Shimura Danzo.
"Are you asking me to join Root? No need. If nothing unexpected happens, I will join the Hokage's Anbu in the future."
"I'm not looking for you to join the Root, but to become my disciple and inherit my will."
Danzo Shimura looked coldly at Shizuka Aburame. "You cunning brat," he thought, "I don't believe Shizuka Aburame can't guess my purpose."
Upon hearing this, Yu Nu Zhiyi immediately agreed.
"It is my honor to become a disciple of Lord Shimura Danzo."
Danzo Shimura nodded slightly, and several Root ninjas quickly disappeared, leaving only Danzo Shimura and Shiki Aburame.
"You are very smart. You will definitely not regret becoming my disciple. It will be of great benefit to both you and your family."
"Come with me, I will take you to the base of the Root. As my disciple, you have an obligation to understand the Root, and even to lead it."
This Tibetan monk was also quite skilled at making empty promises, painting a bright future for Shiki the oil maiden.
However, Root only listens to Shimura Danzo, and can be considered Danzo's private army.
Even though Shiki Aburame became Danzo Shimura's disciple, he could not lead Root without Danzo Shimura's orders.
Aburame Shiki did not object and obediently followed Shimura Danzo to the Root base.
I couldn't help but shout in my heart.
By chance! Here I am.
Aburame Shizuki has been craving Danzo for a long time, and now his wish is finally about to come true.
"Hiruzen had the Three Legendary Sannin, Jiraiya had Minato Namikaze, and I had no disciples before. You are the first. Your future cannot be worse than theirs. Do not disappoint me."
Danzo Shimura coldly stated that if Shizuki Aburame could not reach his expectations, even if he was his disciple, Danzo Shimura would show no mercy.
(End of this chapter)