Chapter 101: Death is Just an Escape

Kabuto’s heartbeat soared for a moment. He clenched his fist hard as he asked.

"Do you even need a suggestion from the traitor, Naruto-kun?"

His voice trembled slightly. Tobirama and Fugaku understood that he was somehow related to Danzo and the Orphanage.

Fugaku sighed. Another soul who was hurt by Danzo.

"It must be Konoha’s greatest misfortune that Danzo Shimura was born."

His words didn’t escape the ears of others.

Naruto could barely hold back his laughter as he watched Tobirama’s expression distort into anger as he tried to hold himself back.

Kabuto immediately forgave Fugaku for capturing him.

"How about this? Let’s make a movie, ’Misfortune of Konoha’ directed by Kabuto Yakushi."

Naruto immediately stood up and said.

"We can hire the production house that made the movie Adventure of Princess Gale."

"Naruto, you are the Hokage."

Tobirama finally couldn’t bear this and roared. His chakra flared around him.

Naruto didn’t flinch. While Kabuto shivered, Fugaku simply measured his strength against Tobirama.

It was clear that Tobirama was simply stronger than him by a lot.

"Exactly! Since I’m the Hokage, I must be the hero. Kabuto, you must direct this movie and put me in the spotlight."

"Danzo will become the greatest villain of Konoha. Make a list of his crimes and put all of them in the movie."

"At the end, Konoha will find its hero who will put an end to Danzo’s rule. Hmm! For now, let’s keep Sandaime as someone who tried his best to stop Danzo."

"Unfortunately, with the Elders’ help, Danzo was able to do anything he wished, causing the deaths of hundreds- no, wait, make that thousands."

"Of course, unlike the reality where Danzo escaped and Orochimaru became Hokage’s killer, it will be Danzo who will use the Sharingan to control Orochimaru into killing the Third Hokage."

"Because of his newfound bond with the Nine-Tails Fox, Naruto was able to find the truth about this manipulation."

"Instead of hiding the truth, fearing the reputation of Konoha, Naruto decided to make the truth clear to the whole village."

"At that moment, the elders tried to reprimand Naruto, but the whole village, including all the Jonin, united against the Elders and supported Naruto."

"And thus Danzo was captured and executed in front of the village, ending Konoha’s misfortune once and for all."

"Also, we will make a cameo about Pure Land where the Second Hokage unites with Uchiha Clan members’ souls to punish Danzo for all eternity, choosing truth and justice over his personal relationship."

"Tell me, Kabuto, can you do this? Can you make this movie?"

Naruto slammed the table as he asked excitedly.

Reputation? What the fuck was that? Naruto just wanted to put Danzo’s reputation in the toilet and take a dump over it.

Didn’t those Elders say Danzo was a hero in the future? Let him be the greatest villain in the world.

Black Zetsu was a bad guy. No, no, no, he was just a poor child trying to bring back his mother.

The real villain was always Danzo.

Seeing Naruto’s excitement, Kabuto’s body trembled slightly.

"Are you serious, Naruto?"

Tobirama’s eyes twitched. He realized he couldn’t stop Naruto from doing this. Even if Kabuto didn’t help, Naruto was hell-bent on destroying Danzo.

But he couldn’t say anything about it. Because Naruto’s last line made him realize the truth.

Either he had to choose justice or the personal relationship. For the sake of Konoha’s reputation, he could only choose Justice.

Even if that meant working with the Uchiha Clan.

Naruto looked at Kabuto and asked.

"Kabuto-san, do you think this is a better revenge against Danzo or just killing him?"

Kabuto was taken aback by his question. He couldn’t help but think about it.

Yeah! Death was nothing for a ninja.

Every ninja was trained to die, especially Root ninja. Even though Danzo was a piece of shit, death wouldn’t be his greatest loss.

It would be his reputation. Leaving Danzo with nothing but the reputation of Konoha’s biggest misfortune.

Subconsciously, the corner of his lips rose.

Seeing this, Naruto clapped.

"That’s right! This is the true revenge. What’s the point of killing Danzo? Would it soothe our souls? Would it be revenge for those people who died because of him?"

"No, every ninja is prepared to face death. When I made a goal to become Hokage, I was prepared to face death."

"Sure! I would definitely panic and freeze, but I can still accept my death. So, do you understand why I never thought of attacking the villagers?"

Naruto spread his hands out and said.

"I am Hokage. What’s the point of killing those villagers? Would it soothe my soul? Would it make me happy?"

"No, the dead are dead. Their death has no meaning for me. Wouldn’t it be better to become Hokage and sit on their heads?"

"Even if I didn’t become Hokage with such intentions, wouldn’t it be more fun to let them live in guilt?"

"The more I protect them, the more guilt they will feel for treating me like that in the past. This guilt will not disappear."

"It will transform into praise, transform into reverence. That will pass down to their children."

"Danzo ruined my reputation to make a weapon. Now, I used that exact thing to make me the greatest hero of Konoha."

"On the other hand, I made Danzo the worst criminal that Konoha has ever produced. I didn’t kill him. I didn’t kill any of the villagers."

"But this is the result. So, tell me, Kabuto! Do you think I took my revenge?"

Kabuto was stunned. He never thought Naruto would have such intentions or even such a method of revenge.

Yes, he understood it. He understood Naruto’s intentions.

Do you see Kakashi? This guy lived with guilt for killing his friend for the rest of his life.

Why did he feel that way?

Because they were his closest friends. Kakashi was exactly like those villagers, blaming his father for giving up on his mission.