radicalducati Chapter 434 Kakashi, the Vice-Captain of the Anbu, takes down Danzo first.
Chapter 434 Kakashi, the Vice-Captain of the Anbu, takes down Danzo first.
Chapter 434 Kakashi, the Vice-Captain of the Anbu, will deal with Danzo first.
"What? You want me to be the deputy captain of the Dark Guard??"
Before he could even speak, young Kakashi was overjoyed by the Fourth Hokage's sudden appointment.
Although he was already somewhat well-known in Konoha as one of the village's top three ninjas, wasn't it too hasty to appoint a newcomer who had just joined the Anbu as the Anbu's vice-captain?
"Yes, this is a joint recommendation from Rin and Squad Leader Ishikawa. Of course, I also made this decision because I believe in your abilities, Kakashi." The Fourth Hokage glanced at Ishikawa to confirm again. Given Kakashi's talent, which allowed him to become the Fifth Hokage, it shouldn't be a problem for him to be appointed as the vice-captain of the Anbu.
As Ishikawa said, the only capable people he can trust right now are Rin, Kakashi, and Obito, who hasn't returned yet. And those who have made a name for themselves as the three great ninjas of Konoha are also qualified to be used by him.
Just like the Third Hokage and the Legendary Sannin of Konoha back then...
"Squad Leader Ishikawa?" Kakashi subconsciously turned his head and saw Ishikawa's handsome face, which was no less than his own, and his slightly mischievous eyes.
"This guy..."
Kakashi glanced subconsciously at Nohara Rin, whose cheeks were slightly flushed, and a sense of foreboding washed over him.
"Hahaha, since Kakashi can become the vice-captain of the Anbu, then joining the Anbu shouldn't be a problem for me either. Fourth Hokage, please allow me, Might Guy, to join Kakashi's ranks and dedicate my passionate youth to Konoha..."
Just as Kakashi was about to speak, the boy next to him suddenly shouted excitedly, startling him.
"Uh, Kai, your talent is too dazzling to be fully utilized in the Anbu. You're best suited to a ninja squad." The Fourth Hokage twitched his eyebrow and politely declined.
Are you kidding me? If someone like that joins the Dark Division, will it still be the special assassination unit that intimidates countries around the world?
"But Lord Hokage..."
"No buts, Kai." The Fourth Hokage interrupted abruptly, giving Kai no chance to fight for his appointment and quickly writing an appointment letter.
"Then I'll leave the rest to you, Ishikawa. As for Root? As long as you can get the Third Hokage and the others to accept that result, I have no problem with that." The Fourth Hokage tossed the appointment letter to Ishikawa and spoke with a serious and resolute tone.
"Is that so? Yongdai-chan, you really know how to use people..." Ishikawa flicked the appointment letter in his hand with a teasing look, then placed one hand on Rin's shoulder. "Then, Rin, you can work with me. Things should be resolved tonight."
Almost the instant he finished speaking, Ishikawa smiled calmly at the group, and his body and Rin suddenly vanished—
"Flying Thunder God!!"
Upon seeing this, the Fourth Hokage and Kakashi exclaimed in surprise, never expecting that Ishikawa would also know the space-time ninjutsu, Flying Thunder God.
"Minato-sensei..." Kakashi was taken aback when he saw the Fourth Hokage's equally surprised expression. Just as he was about to ask what was wrong, the Fourth Hokage waved his hand and wrote another transfer order.
"Take my warrant and go to the Dark Division to take up your post. Gather everyone and be on standby. There might be a big operation tonight." After saying that, the Fourth Hokage dropped the order and flew away.
Ishikawa is going to take action against Root tonight, so he needs to go to the Third Hokage to give him a heads-up and provide support as a precaution.
Seeing this, Kakashi didn't linger any longer, immediately leaving the bewildered Guy behind and heading straight to the Anbu to report for reinforcements...
Night, a secret base outside Konoha Village.
"Aren't you worried at all? Today, the Yellow Flash succeeded to the Fourth Hokage, and now the Third Hokage is using the excuse of establishing the Hokage Advisory Group to divide up key positions in Konoha. We're completely on the defensive now." Danzo said with exasperation, looking at Orochimaru who was still engrossed in his research.
If this guy had been more ambitious and had a better reputation, he wouldn't be in such a passive position.
Especially when he thought about being targeted by that ANBU and the Fourth Hokage today, Danzo couldn't help but grit his teeth and glare with hatred.
"I've said it before, the Third Hokage's original intention was to control Konoha through Minato as a puppet. His abdication was merely a means to quell the guilt of the war." Orochimaru continued his research without turning his head, his snake eyes narrowing and revealing a cold glint.
"However, the only way to seize power in this situation is through force! What I'm doing now is a tough measure prepared for this purpose."
Hearing this, Danzo glanced disdainfully at the vial in Orochimaru's hand, "Your research on Hashirama cells hasn't made any progress at all. This opportunity might take a long time to prepare. The longer it takes, the more secure their position will become, and we'll only become more and more passive..."
Speaking of this, Danzo thought of the sharp and fierce blade he had seen earlier that day, and his eyes turned cold and his face became ashen. "Orochimaru, have you noticed a swordsman named Tanuki in the village?"
"A tanuki??" Orochimaru paused, seemingly confused by Danzo's meaning, and turned to look at him meaningfully. "Is there anything special about that guy?"
"Yes, he's the second White Fang of Konoha in the Anbu! A hidden weapon in the Fourth Hokage's hands!!"
"The Second White Fang??" Orochimaru's snake-like eyes trembled slightly, his face full of surprise. If Danzo could say that, it proved that the other party's strength was not to be underestimated.
But he had absolutely no recollection of a ninja of that strength—that was impossible!
"Could he be White Fang?!" Orochimaru licked his lips, his eyes burning with desire as he muttered to himself, thinking of that forbidden technique.
If it's that kind of technique, even the dead can be resurrected and participate in the battle.
But he quickly abandoned this conjecture. Putting aside the fact that the technique was only an incomplete version and could not be used, Danzo said that the other party was a young ANBU.
"what……"
Suddenly, just as the two were falling into an eerie calm, a scream from the guards outside the base jolted them awake.
"Oh no, we've been discovered!"
Danzo's expression changed drastically as he looked at the research materials around him and formed hand seals. If they were discovered, they would be in trouble!
"Wait, these are all the results of my hard work. It would be a waste to destroy them now. Let's see who's here first," Orochimaru hurriedly interrupted, then looked smug and said, "Besides, there are no taboo experiments here that would make people sensitive. Even if Sarutobi-sensei sees them, he won't do anything to me."
"Since you're so confident, then I'll leave this place to you!" Danzo didn't waste any more words and directly distanced himself from Orochimaru, preparing to wait for Orochimaru to lure him away before taking the opportunity to retreat.
As Orochimaru said, exposing this place would only be a little troublesome for them, not fatal.
The truly bloody and cruel live human research took place at Orochimaru's secret base and his Root headquarters.
In the blink of an eye, just as Danzo thought that even the Third Hokage himself would be able to stop Orochimaru with his strength, a familiar, sharp blade suddenly burst through the door and tore open the base gate.
"Elder Danzo, we meet again..."
"It's you!!" Upon seeing the newcomer, Danzo's left eye narrowed, his gaze sharpening with murderous intent. "Kill him, Orochimaru."