The next day, in the Hokage's office, Sandai's disbelieving exclamations came.

"What did you say!? Is this true?! You want to take Danzo as your disciple?"

The third generation looked at the big and small in front of them in astonishment, as well as Kakashi who lowered his head and did not dare to raise his head next to him. He almost wanted to smash Kakashi's head.

——I asked you to take good care of the child, is that because I asked you to take care of the child to Danzo?!

Looking at Hanami Ming with a determined expression, Sandai finally couldn't help but persuade him.

"Xiao Ming, if you are kidnapped and threatened by Danzo, don't save face for me and just blink your eyes."

"What do you mean Hiruzen!"

Danzo's originally smug face suddenly dropped and he stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Am I the kind of person who threatens people and makes them become my disciple?"

"..."

--It really is.

Not only the Sandaime and Kakashi, but also Danzo himself felt a little guilty after finishing his words.

Who told him that he was indeed this kind of person?

However, this time, they really blamed him wrongly. This time Hua Jianming became a disciple because he was completely attracted by his "personality charm"!

Sandai coughed awkwardly and explained.

"That Danzo, that's not what I meant..."

"Then what do you mean?"

"This...maybe it means you're a little surprised?"

After coughing a few times, Sandaime looked at Akira Hanami, the seedling of the Will of Fire whom he was very optimistic about, and was really puzzled as to why he was willing to hang out with Danzo.

Regardless of strength, appearance, power, identity, or future prospects, no matter how you look at it, Tsunade has completely destroyed Danzo N Street!

Although he didn't say it directly, he would definitely let Tsunade accept a disciple, but the hint last night should be obvious, right?

Sandai didn't think that a child as smart as Hanami Akira would not understand, so he suspected that the child was being coerced.

With Danzo's character and skills, he could really do such a thing.

Of course, that was because the third generation didn't know that Hanami Akira was eager to inherit the entire root inheritance, and Tsunade-hime... that precious necklace belonged to Naruto. Do the others have to inherit the heavy debt?

The choice is obvious.

However, it was of course impossible for Hanami Akira to express his innermost thoughts. He just looked at Sandai with a firm face and spoke slowly.

"I know that Tsunade-sama is very likely to accept me as a disciple. If I take that master as my teacher, then my future will be bright. Originally, I didn't plan to become Danzo-sensei's disciple, but...

…”

When Hua Jianming said this, he couldn't help but pause for a moment before continuing.

"But, Danzo-sensei's last words moved me."

"——How can there be peace in this ninja world? It's just that there are people who bear the burden for us."

"No one likes to hide in the darkness, with their names, achievements, and existence unknown. However, the stronger the tree, the more it needs roots that go deep into the ground. Someone always needs to make sacrifices."

"I once said that I should always be prepared to give my heart to Konoha! So now is the time to practice my ideals! Everything I do is for Konoha!"

Akira Hanami's impassioned words made the third generation tremble, and he suddenly thought of Danzo's words when he succeeded to the position of Hokage.

'You are the leaves bathing in the sun, and I am the root in the darkness.'

Danzo...has he always had this kind of consciousness?

The third generation, who originally had strong opinions on Danzo's recent actions, was suddenly moved.

That's right, it's because some things have to be done by people, and it's not easy for him, the bright Hokage, to get involved, so Danzo, the root leader, exists!

Not only the third generation, but also other ANBU who had poor sense of the roots because of the ruthless and messy style of the leader of the roots, were also somewhat shocked at this time.

Because they have been hiding in the darkness and protecting the Hokage Tower, they have seen the dark side of Danzo, the root leader, many times, and they are mostly disgusted and afraid of this old man.

However, when they heard the child express his fundamental ideas, they felt that they understood each other.

Maybe, this is the real ninja!

——Lord Danzo may be an unpleasant existence, but his existence is necessary, and he is also sacrificing for Konoha!

Danzo's expression was a little confused when he received the excited look from the third generation.

Eh? Is that what I think? Is it what I said?

Well, since Xiao Ming said so, that’s what I said.

He was used to taking the blame all the time. It was rare for someone to put such an excellent famous saying on his head. Danzo was not used to it for a while.

However, after enduring the admiring looks of Hiruzen, Kakashi, and the ANBU hiding in the dark, Danzo suddenly felt at ease.

It's good to have an excellent disciple. Unlike Hiruzen, who likes to blame others, his own disciple will always try to sway the teacher's face, which feels really great!

Danzo was finally able to understand more or less how Hiruzen felt when he was showing off his three disciples.

Now he is also looking for someone to show off his outstanding disciples.

It's a pity that the truth cannot be told.

Danzo's favorability towards Hanami Akira has increased again and again, and he is planning to open up his ninjutsu library and resource library to the child. As his disciple, these resources are of course indispensable.

Feeling Danzo's friendly eyes, Hanami Akira smiled and nodded to the third generation.

"In addition, I am indeed very interested in medical ninjutsu. However, I heard that Tsunade-sama is a very kind ninja who wants to promote medical ninjutsu. I believe that even if I am not her disciple, as long as I seek advice,

She will definitely teach me too, right?"

"Of course! If he doesn't want to teach you, I will block her door!"

Feeling his disciple's caring attitude, Danzo knocked on the floor with his crutch and loudly supported his disciple, which made the Sandai smile bitterly and shake his head.

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Don't be so excited. I didn't say that Tsunade was unwilling to teach... I think she would be happy to teach Xiao Ming."

Originally, Sandai thought Hanami Akira was bewitched by some of Danzo's conditions, but now it seems that he misunderstood his old friend and this child.

Hanami Akira didn't make this choice randomly because he didn't know which future was better, but he still chose this path despite knowing the disadvantages and the dark future.

This is the proof of the opponent's strong will of fire!

"Don't worry, if Tsunade is not willing, even if I, an old man, lose my face, I will let her teach you!"

The third generation looked at Hua Jianming with extremely kind eyes.

"Xiao Ming, from now on you should study hard with Danzo! The future of Konoha will depend on you!"

The third generation felt that if Akira Hanami was the "Darkness of Konoha" in the future, he would definitely be able to put Konoha on a unique and powerful path.

"Yes! Hokage-sama!"

Hanami Akira solemnly saluted to the third generation, then looked at Danzo with a sincere face, and held the old hands.

"Teacher, please give me your advice in the future! Everything is for Konoha!"

"Of course! It's all for Konoha!"

It was rare for Danzo to speak in an excited tone. Instantly, his whole body trembled, and a tingling coolness spread across his body.

After so many years, is it easy for him?

I finally won with great difficulty, and Hiruzen once.

Could this strange feeling be the joy that comes after being suppressed for a long time?

Hua Jianming looked at his teacher with kind eyes.

The fact that the other party trusts him so much really makes people feel... an irresistible impulse!

Hua Jianming narrowed his eyes and showed a polite and well-behaved smile.

At the moment of shaking hands, he put a "spiritual mark" on Danzo through skin contact.

This is almost the same as what he left on Naruto, but it is slightly different. It is the secret book he found from the wandering ninja Broom. It was with this trick that Broom successfully became the country of birds.

of "Master Meng Zong".

For someone like Danzo who has participated in the war, he may not be as easy to fool as the Daimyo of Tori Country, but it is very simple to blur his memory or guide his intelligence and thinking.

Hanami Akira's eyes swept over Danzo's chest and juniors without leaving any trace.

If you can use kunai to penetrate these two places...

Just thinking about that scene, he could feel a sense of sincere joy.

This feeling of tax evasion is so difficult to control!

Oh, what a sin.

He is not a tax evader, so how could he feel so evil?
Chapter completed!