harleyscars Chapter 356 Danzo: I am the Hokage!
Chapter 356 Danzo: I am the Hokage!
The third day after the Five Shadows Summit ended.
The Hidden Cloud Village announced to the entire ninja world that it was severing diplomatic relations and cutting off trade with the Hidden Leaf Village, and had entered a state of war preparedness.
He also published a manifesto that detailed Konoha's various crimes.
The main point is to confirm the relationship between Konoha and Akatsuki, and to establish that Konoha is the biggest mastermind hiding behind Akatsuki.
On the same day, Iwagakure, located in the Land of Earth, published the same manifesto, announcing the severing of ties with Konoha.
The two manifestos caused an uproar throughout the land.
Everyone knew that this was just the beginning, and a brand new round of the Ninja World War was about to break out.
Prices began to rise across the country, and everyone frantically hoarded supplies in preparation for the coming ninja war.
"Lord Jiraiya, the Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Stone Village have publicly severed ties with Konoha, cutting off all trade and cooperation with us."
Furthermore, intelligence indicates that a large number of ninjas are beginning to gather along the border.
"Damn it, why did things turn out like this!"
Jiraiya clenched his fists in frustration.
He chose to stay because he hoped that after the two actors calmed down, they could discuss a solution to the problem.
Unexpectedly, Tsunade collapsed from exhaustion during the battle.
After the battle, the Tsuchikage and Raikage left the Land of Iron without giving them a chance to regroup and discuss the matter.
"Lord Jiraiya, what should we do now? Everyone in the village already knows about the Land of Iron, and they are all worried that a ninja war will break out. There is a lot of panic in the village now."
Jiraiya scratched his head, unsure of what to do, and he couldn't find anyone to discuss it with.
Tsunade's injuries are unusually severe, and she has not yet woken up.
"Let's try to calm everyone in the village first. We'll have to wait until the Hokage wakes up before we can deal with anything else."
"no need!"
A sudden, abrupt sound rang out.
The door to the Hokage's office was pushed open.
Danzo walked in with a group of people, many of whom were familiar faces, including Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, and some other old acquaintances.
Danzo!
Jiraiya felt an immense headache when he saw Danzo appear at this moment.
It's important to know that after Tsunade took power, she immediately reorganized Konoha's leadership, dismantling and reorganizing the original leadership team of the Third Hokage, and directly taking back the power from these people.
Tsunade even disbanded Root, Danzo's organization.
Unexpectedly, this guy secretly gathered the old members of Root and reorganized Root.
And now that these old guys are here, they're definitely not up to anything good.
Jiraiya spoke first.
"Danzo, what do you mean by this? The Hokage already gave the order to disband Root, and now you've reassembled it. What exactly are you trying to do?"
"Hokage? Ha!"
Danzo gave a disdainful sneer.
"Before today, she was indeed the Hokage, but from now on, she is not."
"What do you want to do! Seize power and usurp the throne?!"
Jiraiya realized that something seemed amiss.
"I'm warning you, Danzo, the situation in the village is extremely dangerous right now. Don't do anything rash!"
"Ha, it's you who are causing trouble! Ever since Tsunade became Hokage, the village has been plagued with problems. That woman who only knows how to gamble and drink is simply not suitable to be Hokage."
Now, it's time to correct the mistakes.
As he spoke, Danzo took two steps back.
Jiraiya immediately tensed up. Was this going to involve the use of force?
Shizune had already hidden in a corner, hugging Tun Tun to cover her face.
However, Danzo did not make a move, but instead spoke to the rear.
"Your Excellency, please explain everything to me."
Jiraiya was somewhat surprised; when did Danzo become so polite to others?
Under his astonished gaze, a middle-aged man dressed in fine clothes and wearing an official hat walked in.
His clothes were embroidered with the symbol of the Land of Fire.
Jiraiya recognized it at a glance; these were clothes only people from the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Fire could wear.
In other words, this person is the daimyo's messenger!
"You are Jiraiya?"
The man looked Jiraiya up and down, his disdain undisguised.
Even if you are one of the legendary Sannin, so what? He is an official of the Daimyo's residence, and also a blood relative of the Daimyo.
No matter how powerful or famous you are as a ninja, he doesn't care.
"I am... are you an envoy from Daming Prefecture?"
"Good to know. Where is the Fifth Hokage?"
"Tsunade is still unconscious, and it's unclear when she will wake up."
"It doesn't matter. I'm here to read out the Daimyo's orders."
As he spoke, he waved his hand, and a person behind him presented a red and gold scroll with both hands.
"By order of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire..."
The messenger began to read the daimyo's decree, which essentially stated that various problems had arisen during Tsunade's tenure.
Even though you are the granddaughter of the First Hokage, the disciple of the Third Hokage, and one of the legendary Sannin, you are still not a good Hokage, which has affected the image and status of the Land of Fire.
For the sake of the Land of Fire and the future of Konoha, changing the Hokage is the right choice.
Then a bunch of Tsunade's problems and mistakes were listed, many of which were completely trivial matters that were added on.
What's most puzzling is that the Daimyo also believed that Tsunade secretly controlled the Akatsuki organization and had ulterior motives.
"I hereby appoint Shimura Danzo as the Hokage of Konoha, effective immediately!"
After speaking, the daimyo's envoy handed the scroll to Danzo.
"Alright, I've completed the task the lord assigned me. You can handle the rest yourselves."
"Thank you very much, Your Excellency. You have worked hard."
Danzo could no longer suppress his smile; when he laughed, he looked like an old chrysanthemum.
"Hmm, it's not hard work, it's all my duty. I'll go and rest now."
With that, the envoy flicked his sleeves and left, surrounded by a crowd.
Danzo held the scroll in his hand, looking extremely pleased with himself.
Jiraiya was completely speechless, and after a long pause, he finally managed to utter a single sentence.
"Danzo, what tricks are you playing?"
"How dare you!"
Danzo sneered, then said with great pride.
"Jiraiya, watch your tone! I am the Hokage now!"
It feels so good, so incredibly good. It's like the relief of finally being able to release the urge to poop after holding it in for so long, just like seeing the toilet and finally being able to do so.
Is this what it feels like to tell others that I am the Hokage? It feels so good. No wonder that monkey always yells that at himself.
"you!"
Seeing Danzo's smug expression, Jiraiya suddenly felt as if Konoha's sky had collapsed.