"How could I do such a thing?" Danzo said, waving his hand. "I am the Fifth Hokage of Konoha. Everything I do is for the stability of the village and the peace of the ninja world."
Danzo did not intend to attack the daimyo, but he would have Orochimaru do it.
Since Orochimaru was originally a rogue ninja of Konoha, he wouldn't care about killing a few more daimyo.
Then, let him carry out a Sunagakure Crush plan.
He would then take the opportunity to appear as a savior, helping Sunagakure defend against external enemies and bringing the One-Tailed Jinchūriki to Konoha under the pretext of protecting him.
Danzō Shimura thought to himself, I am the glorious Hokage. How could I allow darkness to descend upon me again?
The kind of work that invites criticism should naturally be given to Orochimaru.
"Danzo, the old man asked me to tell you something," Jiraiya said.
"He willingly relinquished all his positions because he did indeed make a mistake regarding Naruto."
"But this is not an excuse for your recklessness. If you insist on going your own way and leading the village into the abyss, he will definitely stop you."
"So, you should think carefully about what happens in Sunagakure."
Jiraiya's main purpose in coming there was to intimidate Danzo and prevent him from acting recklessly.
"Hmph, just tell him to mind his own business. If he causes any more trouble in the meantime, I won't show him any mercy," Danzo replied.
Danzō Shimura knew that this was his only chance to suppress him.
As long as he could stabilize the situation in Konoha and capture a new Jinchūriki for the village, his position as the Fifth Hokage would be as solid as a rock.
Hiruzen would never have a chance to turn things around, so no matter what, Danzō could not afford to make a mistake.
None of the clan leaders of the various ninja clans had made a clear statement.
This matter was far too big; it could easily trigger the Fourth Shinobi World War.
Whoever did this would likely become a sinner against Konoha.
Of course, if successful, their status in Konoha would rise along with that of Danzō Shimura.
This was something where danger and opportunity coexisted.
...
When Danzo held the meeting, Sasuke Uchiha arrived at the Naka Shrine and discovered that his family's ancestral stone tablet was missing.
"Sasuke, I'm taking your family's stone tablet with me," the note beside it read.
"In the future, I will give you back a complete Uchiha clan and a happy and fulfilling family."
"You are the only person who doesn't look at me with prejudice, and I will never forget you."
"Also, don't come looking for me. I don't want you to suffer!"
Naruto Uzumaki's few words caused Sasuke Uchiha to clench his fists tightly.
He did not understand why Naruto would move the stone tablet from his house.
However, this only strengthened his resolve to bring Naruto back.
"Naruto, I will definitely bring you back to the village. I will aim to become Hokage and completely change your preconceived notions about the village," Uchiha Sasuke muttered to himself, his desire to become Hokage growing stronger.
...
Sakura Haruno's house.
Unlike Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno was very happy that Naruto Uzumaki had left.
Humming a little tune all the way home, she was laughing so hard her eyes were almost closed.
"I've finally gotten rid of that fox demon!"
"I don't have to live in fear every day anymore. I hope he never comes back so I can pursue Sasuke and be with him."
With these thoughts in mind, Sakura Haruno skipped and hopped back home.
Before she entered, she was specifically questioned by the ANBU.
Everyone in Konoha knew that Naruto Uzumaki liked Sakura Haruno.
If he ever returned to the village, the first person he would want to see was definitely her.
Therefore, many elite members of the ANBU were stationed around Sakura Haruno's house, and they would inform the Fifth Hokage as soon as Naruto Uzumaki returned.
"Go in!" one of them ordered.
"If you have any news about Naruto Uzumaki, be sure to report it to us immediately."
The ANBU member gave his instructions and then disappeared from the spot.
"Yes!" Sakura Haruno nodded. "If he comes looking for me, I will definitely tell you."
As soon as she finished speaking, Sakura Haruno pushed open the door and entered, but as soon as she closed the door, a voice suddenly rang out.
"Sakura, it seems you had a lot of fun while I was away!"
The voice coming from behind made Sakura Haruno tremble slightly, and a look of fear appeared on her face.
The hand that had just left the doorknob involuntarily gripped it tightly again.
She wanted to open the door and call the ANBU outside, but before she could even call out, Naruto Uzumaki's hand was on her shoulder.
At the same time, the Cursed Seal spread throughout her body, rendering her completely unable to move.
Jigō Jubaku no In!
He had learned the powerful sealing technique from Danzō Shimura.
Not to mention Sakura Haruno, even a regular Kage-level shinobi would be unable to break this curse seal.
"Sakura, I really like you," Naruto said.
"But I know that you have never liked me from the beginning, and you will not leave Konoha with me."
After subduing Sakura Haruno, Naruto Uzumaki turned her head and looked directly into her eyes.
At this moment, Naruto Uzumaki had returned to his original appearance, no longer with one half of his body black and the other half normal.
Although he was still not exactly handsome, he was within an acceptable range for Sakura Haruno.
She wanted to tell Naruto that she no longer hated him, that she liked him too, and that she could leave with him.
But at that moment, she was completely unable to speak.
"The only person who has never judged me without prejudice is Sasuke," Naruto continued.
"I used to think that person was the same. He brought me countless wonderful memories and taught me a lot of ninjutsu."
"Later I discovered that it was all fake; he just wanted to control me, or rather, control the fox demon inside me!"
Naruto paused slightly at this point, then smiled at Sakura Haruno's pleading eyes.
"From that moment on, I realized that this place—is hell!"
"It's a hell filled with darkness, hypocrisy, hatred, and pain. How could I possibly accept such a world!"
Naruto thought, I know very well that you hate and disdain me, but I just can't help but like you.
Listening to Naruto Uzumaki talking to himself was absolute torture for Sakura Haruno.
She could tell that Naruto Uzumaki had gone mad and was extremely mentally unstable.
She desperately wanted to explain the facts Naruto had mentioned, but she could not bring herself to speak and could only look at him pitifully.
"Sakura, the one I love most, let me sever the bond between us with my own hands!"
"Those who are bound and shackled cannot become true gods!"
"We will meet again in the Infinite Tsukuyomi. At that time, I will no longer be a demon fox, nor a god, but the son of the Fourth Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki of Konoha!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the kunai, infused with Fūton chakra, pierced straight into Sakura Haruno's heart.
At the same time, Naruto's body turned into a puff of white smoke and disappeared.
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