Hiruzen Sarutobi's Fear

Chapter 43 Hiruzen Sarutobi's Fear

At the same time, inside the Hokage Building in Konoha.

As Shisui, just like in the original story, proposed a method he felt could resolve the conflict between the village and his clan, the Hokage's office, which had been filled with smoke and deathly silence, suddenly became lively.

"Kotoamatsukami!"

Since returning to his office, Hiruzen Sarutobi has never put down his pipe, puffing out smoke while glaring at Danzo, who was feigning death not far away, with eyes that seemed to be filled with the intent to kill with drugs.

Ah!

Although Danzo looked miserable, most of his injuries were just superficial wounds. With the help of the root medicine and the first generation of cells, he was actually mostly healed.

but……

Recalling Hiruzen Sarutobi's burning rage, Danzo decisively chose to feign death.

Even the shrewd Danzo Shimura forgot to pretend he was seriously injured. He suddenly stood up straight and stared at Shisui in astonishment, his murderous intent spreading uncontrollably.

However, in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Although Uchiha Shisui was extremely annoyed by Danzo, this disgusting guy, he had no intention of using Kotoamatsukami to teach him a lesson at this moment.

"Shisui, is the power of Kotoamatsukami really enough...?"

The killing intent in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes also flashed by in an instant, but it was precisely because Danzo's blatant killing intent concealed it that no one noticed it.

Originally, Hiruzen Sarutobi brought Shisui Uchiha back only to obtain more information about the Uchiha clan so that he could be better prepared to deal with the changes to come. However, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not expect that such a change would occur.

At this moment, Shisui, trusting the Third Hokage implicitly, was unaware that Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone had subtly changed since he revealed the Mangekyou Sharingan's abilities.

"Yes, Hokage-sama!"

Shisui initially thought that the Third Hokage didn't believe him, so he began to explain the power of Kotoamatsukami in even greater detail.

"Although I have never fully unleashed the power of 'Kotoamatsukami,' I am certain that no one can escape the control of this power!"

"The problem is that 'Kotoamatsukami' consumes too much ocular power. To permanently and completely change a person's thoughts and will, it would take at least ten years to use it a second time."

Uchiha Shisui's words carried a hint of regret, as well as a sense of guilt for being powerless to stop the conflict between the village and his clan.

But it was only after Shisui mentioned the long cooldown of "Kotoamatsukami" that the coldness deep in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes gradually subsided. After regaining his composure, he resolutely stepped forward and helped Shisui, who was kneeling on the ground, to his feet.

"Shisui, now we can only rely on you!"

Feeling the 'concerned' force emanating from Hiruzen Sarutobi's arm beside him, Uchiha Shisui felt a warmth in his heart and then resolutely spoke loudly.

"Don't worry, Hokage-sama, I will stop Uchiha Jin from inciting the clan head at tomorrow's clan meeting with 'Kotoamatsukami'!"

"No!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, contrary to his usual behavior, stopped Shisui. After slightly turning his head to avoid Shisui's gaze, he spoke decisively again.

"Jin's attitude is not important. Ultimately, only Fugaku is the head of the Uchiha clan. As long as the Uchiha clan head and the village can live in harmony, then the village and the Uchiha will naturally usher in true peace!"

(Uchiha Fugaku: Achoo!)

joke!

Hiruzen Sarutobi was somewhat speechless at the sight of the killing machines around him; they all seemed to have absolutely no sense of propriety.

Although Uchiha Jin insulted him to the extreme today, even doing something as tasteless as bringing up old grievances in public, it was precisely this that made Sarutobi Hiruzen dare not attack him.

It's really bizarre what happened today. We originally gathered a team to rescue Danzo, that scoundrel, but we all ended up witnessing a Naruto critique session.

He was just insulted today, and tomorrow he'll use his special ability to alter someone's will. Who will dare to associate with Hiruzen Sarutobi after that?

Didn't the dirty water that Uchiha Jin splashed on him then become a fact?

However, if Shisui were to turn his attention to Fugaku Uchiha instead, the situation would be completely different.

At that time, Hiruzen Sarutobi will be able to make arrangements at his leisure. If all else fails, he can stage another rebellion behind the scenes. With his abilities, as long as he has enough time, he can arrange everything perfectly.

As for Uchiha Jin?

Once everything settles down, is Hiruzen Sarutobi afraid he won't be able to handle a mere elder of the Uchiha clan?

However, although he could sense Uchiha Shisui's naivety and sincerity, Hiruzen Sarutobi, still wary, added a sentence without showing any emotion.

"Shisui, the future of Konoha is entrusted to you. Consider it a secret mission I've assigned you, and go ahead and do it!"

At this point, Hiruzen Sarutobi once again put his hand on Shisui's shoulder and, unusually, looked directly into the other's eyes and spoke earnestly.

"Go ahead, and if anything happens, mention my name!"

"Yes, Hokage-sama!"

A glint appeared in Uchiha Shisui's eyes. He knelt on the ground again and responded respectfully. Then, he used the Body Flicker Technique and disappeared from the spot.

call……

As Shisui's aura completely disappeared, Hiruzen Sarutobi in the Hokage's office finally breathed a sigh of relief, impatiently tugging at his collar to let the sweat from his slightly damp inner lining evaporate a little.

Obviously.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi was confident that he was the strongest Hokage in Konoha's history, Shisui Uchiha's Kotoamatsukami was still far beyond his control.

Even though Hiruzen Sarutobi was brainwashed—or rather, very confident in his personal charisma—and believed that Shisui could never betray him.

It's better to be safe than sorry.

What if!

After using several secret techniques to check if there was any foreign chakra in his body, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally felt a little relieved.

If he, the strongest Hokage in history, had his will altered by Kotoamatsukami and become a puppet of the Uchiha clan, that would be something he could never accept.

"Sarutobi?"

At this moment, Shimura Danzo could no longer hide his true intentions and stepped forward eagerly, ready to use his secret technique to investigate the other party without any hesitation.

"Danzo, what do you want to do!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi flung Danzo aside and then shouted angrily.

Although Shimura Danzo was almost knocked to the ground by the sudden push, he felt no anger at all; on the contrary, he was quite pleased.

That's the taste. Hiruzen should be fine!

After confirming that Hiruzen Sarutobi had not been affected, Danzo's face returned to its gloomy and lifeless state, and he then spoke loudly to the other three people in the Hokage's office.

"We can no longer let the Uchiha clan get away with this; this evil clan is not to be trusted!"

At this point, Danzo's gaze turned intensely to Hiruzen Sarutobi once more, his tone filled with even more killing intent.

"Hiruzen, leave it to me. I'll help the village completely eliminate this threat!"

"Shut up! I've already sent word to Jiraiya and Tsunade. This matter concerns the future of Konoha, and I will absolutely not allow you to disrupt the village's harmony and stability!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi shouted sternly once more, then continued to add his own words.

"Danzo, I am the Hokage!"

With these words, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally regained his confidence as Hokage, turned his back, stood with his hands behind his back, and ignored Danzo Shimura, who looked resentful.

At that moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not notice that Danzo's gaze had already passed over his back and flashed a cold killing intent in the direction where Shisui Uchiha had left.

Sarutobi, you're just the acting Hokage!

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(End of this chapter)