Chapter 1305: Root’s Will_4

Yamanaka Fuu felt Root’s prospects were incredibly bright.

This was also the foundation for Root to confront the Third Hokage’s forces in the future.

Though the internal voices within Konoha loudly called for the First Hokage’s granddaughter, Tsunade, to become the Fifth Hokage, Yamanaka Fuu did not want her to return to assume the role.

The only person who could bring a powerful Fifth Hokage to Konoha was their Root leader—Shimura Danzo.

What Konoha needed now was not a leader who would compromise externally, but a strong power faction to turn the tide.

The Hokage from the Sarutobi lineage had already brought numerous hidden dangers to Konoha.

The loss or defection of countless high-level combat forces, at its root, occurred under the Sarutobi lineage’s rule.

Konoha cannot allow such a ninja clan to continue controlling it, or else it would lead to Konoha’s demise.

“This is something that can be expected.”

Danzo’s lips curled slightly, showing a rare smile.

The Tailed Beast Capsule was Root’s second major research project after the Wood Style.

For this research project, he devoted a tremendous amount of effort, even exhausting the accumulation of wealth built up by the Shimura Clan over many years.

He didn’t hesitate to engage in transactions with merchants on isolated islands, just to gather funds.

As long as the Tailed Beast Capsule could be used as a regular enhancing medicine for Root, by then, not only would Root, but the entire Konoha’s power would be greatly enhanced.

This was one of the correct ways to utilize the Tailed Beast.

Since the power of the Tailed Beasts was uncontrollable and powerful, they should be integrated into the ninja system to become Konoha’s support.

The way the Third Hokage treated the Jinchuriki was something Danzo held in absolute disdain.

Seeing as Jinchuriki are defined as weapons, one should spare no effort to harness the power of the Tailed Beasts rather than leaving them unaddressed.

Such a nurturing method was utterly meaningless.

If the Hokage could have handed over the Jinchuriki to him for training directly, then Konoha wouldn’t be in such a predicament now.

Of course, that was impossible.

The power of the Tailed Beasts was too great for Root to wield, something all internal factions within Konoha would not want to see happen.

However, as long as he became Hokage, then everything would no longer be a problem.

Then, the mass production of Tailed Beast Capsules could be accelerated, and mass-produce ‘artificial Jonin.’ With only a thousand of these Jonin, it would be enough to threaten every nation in the Ninja Realm.

The malicious targeting by the Land of Demons and the Land of Lightning could then be returned tenfold.

Hiruzen, the day you regret is not far off! Danzo’s heart was full of glee, as if he could already see his old friend in front of him, regretting and looking desolate.

The moment of decision back then made him narrowly miss the Hokage position, but this time, he would not back down.

The one who inherited his teacher Senju Tobirama’s true will was him, Shimura Danzo.

Konoha Village would also be protected by him!

“Then, Lord Danzo, how should we arrange Hatake Kakashi when the time comes? According to Kabuto’s feedback, he seems to have connections with Orochimaru.”

Yamanaka Fuu posed the question.

“Once Hiruzen is toppled, give him another chance to choose anew, whether to continue following me or Orochimaru. That will decide his fate.”

Thinking of Kakashi’s extraordinary talent, a ninja with no particular bloodline who graduated from Ninja School at age five, became a Chunin at six, and developed an A-rank high-difficulty ninja technique independently by ten… Danzo greatly valued a ninja with Kakashi’s talent.

For such a talent, Danzo didn’t mind giving him a second chance at choice.

Killing him would really be too much of a waste.

“I’m worried about Kakashi’s strength…”

Yamanaka Fuu thought of Kakashi’s strength, though he had seldom taken action in recent years, it didn’t mean his strength was weak.

Precisely because he seldom took action, it was impossible to see his limits in strength.

“Even I can toy with a brat like Uchiha Itachi on my fingertips, Hatake Kakashi won’t escape from my grasp either. More importantly, Fuu, you should keep an eye on talents in the village; it’s about time to request newcomers from the various clans again.”

Yamanaka Fuu nodded and silently exited the room.