Chapter 109 Hokage Debate

"Who are you?"

"Wait, those eyes!"

Danzo finally noticed Xiayu.

Before that, he was whipped and screamed by Teacher Tobirama, and he had no intention of observing other people.

At the same time, he was immediately startled by the pair of [Reincarnation Eyes].

Nagato's Pain puppet had left a deep impression on him. Now when he saw the [Reincarnation Eye], he couldn't help but feel his heart tremble.

"This is [Immortal Youdao], just call me sir. It is Mr. who brought me here."

Danzo was shocked.

Being able to be called an immortal is not a simple thing.

Apart from the [Six Paths Immortal], only the founders of several major psychic holy places have this qualification.

Who is this guy?

"Immortal, Immortal?!!"

Tobirama didn't hide anything, and simply explained to Danzo the identity of Xiayu and that he had traveled from 34 years ago.

Danzo was even more in disbelief after hearing this, feeling that his entire worldview was shattered.

but.

The sight of Mr. Tobirama in front of him and the severe pain in his body that was torn apart were undeniable!

The other person might really be an immortal.

Only the power of an immortal can take people through time and space, right?

"Wait a minute...Teacher Tobirama, you, you have already met Hiruzen?"

Danzo seemed to have thought of something and asked quickly.

"Yes. I met him once more than half a month ago, on the night of the Kyuubi riot."

"ah?!!"

Danzo was stunned and began to curse Sarutobi Hiruzen in circles.

No wonder when Minato gave in, that guy Hiruzen didn't take over the power of Hokage.

It turns out that Mr. Tobirama had punished him a long time ago!

Everyone knows about the co-authorship, but you don’t know about it? He kept jumping up and down like a clown.

Hiruzen made a mistake!

Danzo wailed in his heart.

If he had known that Teacher Tobirama was still here, he could have traveled through time and space to visit him.

How dare he show off?

I have already clamped my buttocks up and become a human being. At most, the most I dare to do is make small moves in secret...

Of course, Danzo knew it in his heart.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, even if Hiruzen told him, he wouldn't have believed it.

…

"Okay, do you have anything else to ask?" Tobirama asked with a straight face.

Almost half an hour has passed, and he doesn't have much time to stay in this world.

Danzo paused and said hesitantly:

"Teacher, in your eyes, do I suck?"

"yes."

"..."

Danzo's face was like arsenic, nothing made him more ashamed than the denial from Tobirama.

Tobirama is not very good at comforting people, he is better at blaming people, especially Uchiha.

Really, if it weren't for Danzo being his disciple, and the young Danzo on his side doing well.

Tobirama had already killed this guy.

Tobirama even wondered if Danzo had been swapped midway?

"Teacher, I have one last question."

"ask."

"If, if I was the first one to open my mouth and leave a trace behind, could I become Hokage?"

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Danzo asked about the knot that had been buried in his heart for decades.

Danzo, the No. 4 ninja world, has always been grudged because of this deadlock.

I always thought it was my own cowardice.

Putting him behind Sarutobi, he lost what might have been his best chance at succeeding as Hokage.

This regret tormented me for decades.

In the following decades, when he took over the roots, he was always extremely aggressive and cruel, and he also had a compensatory mentality in this regard.

Even until death, it was difficult to let go.

And now, Teacher Tobirama traveled through time and space and appeared in front of him.

It’s just an opportunity to untie this knot!

Danzo knew that he was going to the Sand Hidden Village to work undercover and narrowly escaped death.

This is why I want to ask for an answer before I die!

"cannot!"

Tobirama gave the answer very directly.

"ah?"

Danzo froze in place, feeling that he was completely confused.

Didn’t I lose there? Didn't he lose the chance to become Hokage because he was not the first to take the initiative?

"Why……"

Tobirama sighed and asked in a very disappointed tone:

"Danzo, how do you think you can become Hokage?"

"I……"

Danzo had a lump in his throat and didn't know how to answer.

After hesitating for a long time, he asked tentatively:

"Is it absolute power?"

"Power is important, but it is not the most important. Besides, do you have absolute power?"

Does Danzo have enough power?

How many lives does it cost to build a kaleidoscope with two pillars? What about strength?

He can just bully opponents below the shadow level.

Moreover, even if you have absolute power, you may not be able to become Hokage.

This was how Madara Uchiha used to be.

Looking at the entire ninja world, few people dare to say that they are stronger than Madara.

"That's power! As long as you have enough power, you can sit on the position of Hokage!"

Danzo was a little dazed, still addicted to the wonderful power of life and death that he had at his root.

But Tobirama whipped him again, whipping him awake.

"Crack-!"

"ah!!!"

"I formed the Anbu to strengthen the Hokage's power and weaken the ninja system, so as to bring a more stable and peaceful environment to the village."

"Instead of letting you greedily demand more power before you become Hokage!"

Tobirama cursed and couldn't help whipping a few times.

His good intentions were ruined by Monkey and Danzo.

He even established some bullshit Root and completely ruined the reputation of the Anbu...

On his side, all the ninjas in the village were proud to be able to join the [Assassination Tactics Special Forces] of the Second Hokage.

And now here, Konoha almost equates the Anbu and the Root with the devil's cave, which is simply putting the cart before the horse!

It can even be said that Danzo became what he is today. It was Sarutobi Hiruzen who deliberately separated a Root to make Danzo the darkness hidden in the shadow of Konoha...

"Are you awake now?"

"Awake!"

Danzo nodded quickly, not daring to refute at all.

Seeing that Danzo had not yet understood, Tobirama also said bluntly:

"Power, authority, character, reputation, etc. are all necessary conditions to become Hokage."

"But in essence, if you want to become Hokage, you need to represent the interests of the majority of villagers and bring a better future to the majority of people!"

Tobirama, who is well versed in the art of politics, understands the key and essence of this better than any generation of Hokage.

"Only by getting everyone's recognition can you become Hokage!"

"Instead of getting everyone's recognition after becoming Hokage..."

"Danzo, you got the order wrong!"

"Once you embark on the wrong path, you will only go further and further on the road to Hokage..."

"Your actions will never be recognized by everyone!"

Tobirama pointed out the root cause of Danzo's mistakes.

These two choices, two paths.

They seem the same, but they are actually very different.

The former: before becoming Hokage, you have received enough recognition, united most of the forces, and represented most of the interests. It is a natural thing to be able to sit on the Hokage, and it will be very stable.

The latter: reverses the goal and cause and effect, takes Hokage as the first goal, and easily becomes selfish and will do whatever it takes to become Hokage. Before becoming Hokage, he will infringe on the interests of many people, and thus be hostile to the whole village, bringing pain to the village.

In a figurative sense.

Why did Uchiha Fugaku, Hyuga Hiashi, etc. choose Minato instead of you, Danzo?

What benefits can they get from choosing you?

What do they want from you?

Do they want you to lead Konoha to victory? Do they want you to resist the Four-Nation Alliance? Or do they want you to make the Shimura clan prosperous and expand, and compress the living space of other clans?

A guy who only likes to hide behind, likes to rely on the roots to persecute fellow ninjas, and likes to take risks with other people's lives.

Who would choose you?

Hearing this, Danzo's face showed a strong bitterness, and he basically understood.

But there was still a last glimmer of hope in his heart:

"Teacher, if I had become the Hokage, would the result be different?"

"No. Even if I designated you as the Hokage, you couldn't be the Hokage..."

"Impossible! Everyone respects you so much. As long as you speak, I will definitely be the Hokage!"

"You still don't understand!"

"Sarutobi was able to become the next generation of Hokage at that time because he had been recognized by most people and represented the interests of most people."

"It's not something that can be designated by my words."

"If it happens again, and I choose again; even if you are willing to stay behind before Monkey, I will not let you inherit the position of Hokage."

"Although it's cruel, I can tell you."

"Danzo, whether it was then or now, you are not qualified!"

The words of Tobirama were like a ruthless blade, tearing open the last layer of Danzo's heart and flesh, chopping all his fantasies into pieces!

Just like that, he was exposed naked in the sun, burning fiercely.

Lies don't hurt people, the truth from Tobirama is the most deadly!

This almost made Danzo collapse on the spot!

But what Tobirama said was also true.

That rear-end test was not used to determine the position of Hokage.

It was just for Sarutobi to show up and prove it, and to give Danzo a warning, so that the six people could be more united when they escaped back.

Just like Minato was the fourth Hokage designated by Sarutobi?

Actually not...

Long before Sarutobi passed on the throne, he had already been recognized by most of the Konoha ninjas.

In other words, he could represent the interests and future of all ordinary ninjas who were not bloodline, and he would not threaten the original big families of Konoha, and he could protect Konoha from external harm with his strength.

So, he could take the position.

Only then could he get the recognition of everyone and become the fourth Hokage!

And Sarutobi could represent all the ninjas who joined Konoha, and he also had the support of Utatane Koharu and others, so he could sit on the position of the third Hokage.

He could sit firmly for decades.

But when Sarutobi betrayed the Hyuga clan one after another, and indulged Danzo to kill all the Uchiha clan.

He gradually lost everyone's recognition and became enemies with the village and the ninja clans.

He lost the support of most people.

Even when he was killed by Orochimaru, few Konoha ninjas were willing to rescue him.

…

…

Danzo was stunned, his pain numb, and his regret was beyond words.

"Am I wrong?"

"I have always been wrong?"

"But, it is also a credit to bear the darkness for the village!"

"Without me, who will do those dirty things for the Hokage?"

Danzo asked excitedly.

Tobirama stopped him with just one sentence:

"Danzo, do you think that big brother, do you think that I, and do you think that Minato need to do those dirty deeds?"

"I..."

"Even if we did it, do you think we don't have the courage and awareness to bear this sin?"

"I..."

"Don't make the mistake of thinking that only you can bear the darkness!"

"Darkness is not scary, what is scary is being in the darkness and being polluted and swallowed by the darkness..."

"Moreover, as long as the vitality is strong enough, Konoha's roots don't even need to be rooted in the soil of darkness; even if it is soaked in water, it can still thrive!"

Danzo was speechless and almost mentally collapsed.

The whole person collapsed to the ground, as if he had collapsed into a ball of mud.

…