Chapter 160 The Fish Is Hooked!

Just grasp the weakness, grasp the weakness of people's hearts, and give the other person what they desire most.

The so-called firm will is simply not vulnerable.

Before coming, Orochimaru already knew all the information about Gaara.

Already guessed.

His mother and uncle may be the weakest lines of defense in his heart.

Are you using this as a temptation and are you afraid that Gaara won't obey?

that's all.

After successfully controlling Gaara's Orochimaru and leaving two clones to start research, the main body left the experimental base.

As Hokage, there are many things to consider.

Before the situation was completely stabilized and the threat was eliminated, Orochimaru could not plunge into the experiment wholeheartedly.

Fortunately, it won't be long.

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Orochimaru quickly returned to the Hokage's office and began to deal with various government affairs.

An hour later, new information came back.

Except for Sunagakure Village, the Kages of the other three large villages have all agreed to the [Five Kage Talks] invitation issued by Orochimaru.

At this moment, they were not quite sure about the change of Hokage within Konoha.

After all, the official appointment from the daimyo has not yet been issued, and the announcement that Orochimaru will succeed the Fifth Hokage has not yet been announced to the entire ninja world.

Therefore, they all thought that this was the Five Kage Talks initiated by the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Sarutobi still has some face.

It is estimated that other countries also want to take the opportunity to test the reality of Konoha and Sunagakure Village so that they can decide their own future development and strategies.

As a result, the Five Shadows meeting was initially scheduled to be held in the Kingdom of Iron a week later.

"In a week?"

"Good, good time."

"It's enough for me to deal with all threats and truly succeed as Hokage."

Orochimaru looked at the report and smiled with satisfaction.

Everything is in your own calculation.

Very good, very good!

…

Just like that, time flew by.

Late afternoon.

Kabuto is back!

He also returned with three injured ANBU ninjas, and rushed to report to Lord Orochimaru without stopping.

"Hokage-sama!"

"How's it going?"

"As you expected, we were only half a day away from Konoha when we were attacked."

"Is it Danzo's handiwork?"

"There were nine attackers, three teams. They deliberately concealed their identity and ninjutsu style; but it should be unmistakable. I can feel the paranoid atmosphere of ninjas in them."

"It seems that old dog Danzo is really anxious! As for Anko?"

"Captured by them?"

"Deliberately catching people alive?"

"Yes, the enemy is very cruel to us except Hongdou; but he is keeping his hands on Master Hongdou. It seems that he has received the order to capture everyone alive."

"It's normal. After all, Nizi is taking the title of my disciple, and that old guy Danzo also has concerns. Killing Anko means a complete war with me and the entire Konoha."

"He doesn't have the courage, nor the strength..."

Orochimaru smiled faintly, everything was according to plan.

"What about Anko-sama?"

"You can't die. This is the only thing Danzo has. He thinks he can threaten my bargaining chip. How could he destroy it himself?"

"But Orochimaru-sama, I still don't understand why you gave Anko to Danzo? Isn't this asking for trouble..."

"It's just a trap set up for that old guy Danzo. That old guy hides the Sharingan in one arm. It's not easy to get rid of him completely. Naturally, you need to be more prepared..."

"You, you want to kill Danzo?"

"Why, don't you want to?"

Kabuto's breath quickened, and his heart became hot.

Of course he also wants to get rid of Danzo. After all, his most beloved Dean Noonoyu was forced to death by Danzo!

If he can kill Danzo, Kabuto is willing to give anything!

"I want to, please give me a chance!"

"There will be a chance. But I have no intention of trading your life. That old thing with no future is not worth your sacrifice..."

"Hokage-sama, I..."

"Go down and get ready. I'll let you know when the time comes."

"clear!"

Kabuto disappeared quickly, and with a burning heart, he secretly sharpened his knife.

Orochimaru couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.

Danzo, this old guy, really took the bait!

It was not in vain that I pushed out all the red beans as bait.

Of course, even if Danzo doesn't take action against Anko, Orochimaru will still prepare other ways to trap him.

After all, Danzo is much more anxious than himself now.

His future is bright, but there is an abyss ahead of him...

He had to fight! He can only fight hard!

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At night.

There is a secret root base underneath the Shimura Clan's residence.

Danzo is leading several dead ninjas to torture the 'captives' here.

These days can be said to be the most difficult time in Danzo's life.

Sarutobi completely ignored him and deprived him of his position and power. In addition, Orochimaru used Anbu to force him crazy.

The entire root's power and manpower are rapidly disintegrating, almost on the verge of collapse.

Most root ninjas are controlled or monitored by ANBU.

The only people Danzo can command now are more than a dozen dead warrior ninjas who were secretly trained from orphans.

That's all.

A real fight with Orochimaru is like hitting an egg against a stone.

Therefore, Danzo can only find ways to use various off-board moves.

Including the previous instigation of opposition, getting rid of the Hokage messenger, lobbying various high-level officials in Konoha, etc...

Unfortunately, they were all resolved one by one by Orochimaru, with no results.

certainly.

Danzo still has in his hands the various experimental scandals that Orochimaru and he were involved in before.

If all this is exposed, it will definitely severely damage Orochimaru's prestige as the successor to Hokage.

After all, no one wants their leader to be a heinous scientific lunatic.

But Danzo knew better.

This move worked, but it couldn't bring down Orochimaru in one blow.

Public opinion can drive that fool Hatake Sakumo to death, but can it drive Orochimaru to death?

Do you expect Orochimaru to resign or commit suicide with just a few gossips?

No kidding.

Danzo never dared to think this way in his wildest dreams...

Orochimaru will only ruthlessly eliminate all public opinion communicators, and then take the opportunity to accuse Danzo of slandering the Hokage and kill himself directly!

Therefore, Danzo would not dare to announce these scandalous evidences rashly, unless he had already decided to fight Orochimaru to death.

but.

If it continues like this, it will be very dangerous!

He is almost certain to lose!

If he really waits for Orochimaru to officially succeed him as Hokage, he will definitely lose everything, and there is a high probability that he will die!

As Hokage, there are too many ways to kill Danzo.

Even randomly assigning an S-level mission and letting Danzo complete it alone would be enough to kill him.

What?

If one S-level mission isn't enough, let's get ten more! One hundred!

It can always wear you down.

What?

You won't accept the mission assigned by the Hokage himself? What do you want to do? Betrayal of the village?

Someone come!

Take him to the laboratory and train him hard!

Danzo could already foresee his tragic end by then.

Therefore, he had no way out. He had to do everything possible to bring down Orochimaru and prevent him from taking the position of Hokage!

then.

When he learned that Orochimaru's apprentice Mitarai Anko took a letter and rushed to the Fire Country's Daming Mansion.

Danzo, who was almost stunned, immediately sent out the Death Soldier Ninja to stop Anko.

However, Danzo still has at least some sense.

An order was issued to capture Anko alive.

As long as you catch the red beans, you will have one more chip.

Whether it’s the information in Anko’s mind; or herself;

Maybe they can check and balance Orochimaru!

And his death warrior ninja did not disappoint Danzo and successfully captured Anko alive.

Danzo was overjoyed and immediately began to torture Anko.

It's a pity that this girl is very tough-tongued and can withstand the extreme pain of the Heavenly Curse Seal. How could Hongdou succumb to ordinary torture?

She will never betray Orochimaru-sensei!

Seeing Anko being so stubborn, Danzo did not dare to delay, and immediately found a root ninja who was good at illusions to activate Anko's memory.

Although Hong Dou has a strong will, all living beings are equal under the illusion.

Soon he couldn't hold on any longer, fell into the illusion, and began to reveal information.

…

Ten minutes later.

Danzo, who had obtained important information, left the torture room with satisfaction.

"I see!"

"Reincarnation without corpse? Container? Need to replace the body regularly?"

"So this is the reason why Orochimaru targets Sasuke? Is he trying to use Sasuke as a perfect container to reincarnate?"

"Hahaha!"

"Orochimaru, I didn't expect that even though you were so careful, I intercepted and got such a secret!"

"In this case, Sasuke is probably Orochimaru's most important target and container."

"So... as long as you take advantage of Sasuke, it is equivalent to taking advantage of Orochimaru's weakness?"

"Compared to Naruto, that guy should be more afraid of death, right?"

"Want to take a gamble?"

"Sasuke, Sasuke..."

Danzo squinted his eyes and tapped the cane on the ground frequently, which showed the anxiety and entanglement in his heart.

After all, he really couldn't find any other way to defeat Orochimaru.

With Sarutobi's support, Orochimaru is almost invincible in Konoha...

that's all.

After weighing it for a long time, Danzo finally made a ruthless decision.

"Come on, go and catch Uchiha Sasuke! Try to be as stealthy as possible and don't leave any traces!"

"As you command!"

Several dead soldiers took the order and left. They have little to no will of their own and will simply follow Danzo's orders.

"Orochimaru...I will definitely win!"

"I will definitely become Hokage!"

Danzo touched his right arm and then his right eye, his expression was gloomy, but he said confidently.

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