Chapter 354

"We only need to wait and see how things develop."

Mitokado Homura explained, the sunlight refracting off his glasses, making it impossible to see his eyes clearly.

"Hahahaha!!!"

"Danzo, you're at such an age, yet you're always so impulsive."

Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly laughed heartily, a kind smile on his face, as if he were merely joking with an old friend.

However, the implication was a direct rejection of Danzo's delusional idea of leading the battle.

The unanimous rejection by the three made Danzo's expression look exceptionally ugly.

His face darkened, and he flicked his hand.

"Hmph!"

"I have other matters to attend to; I'll be taking my leave."

Seeing this, Danzo forcibly suppressed the anger in his eyes, then stood up, pushed open the large door, and left the office.

Seeing Danzo leave, the three did not stop him.

Through the words of the four just now, the direction of this matter had almost been established.

Although Danzo was resentful on the surface, he chose to tacitly accept the three's decision.

He also clearly knew that the chances of leading an army into battle were slim, yet he still wanted to try.

Sure enough, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't even have to speak; Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura had already rejected his request.

Because of this, Danzo stopped asking for trouble and turned to leave, as he knew the subsequent matters had nothing to do with him, and staying would only leave him feeling unpleasant.

As for why Danzo was so determined to be the commander and fight on the front lines?

Could it be that Shimura Danzo was filled with heroic spirit, determined to bleed and sacrifice for Konoha, willing to dedicate himself?

Of course not.

He did this only because he still harbored an undying desire for the position of Hokage.

To succeed as Hokage, one must have immense prestige as support; Sarutobi Hiruzen had relied on the last will of the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama.

And for Danzo to challenge Sarutobi Hiruzen's status, he had to gain great prestige, and military merit was undoubtedly the best means.

Shimura Danzo knew in his heart that Sarutobi Hiruzen was currently at the height of his power, and to become Hokage, he still needed to endure and wait, so he did not continue to insist.

"Sarutobi Hiruzen, you old geezer, just you wait; sooner or later, I will become Hokage!"

At this moment, the famous "Darkness of the Ninja World" swore to himself, establishing the unrealistic wish of wanting to "cleanse his reputation."

Sarutobi Hiruzen and the other two were naturally well aware of his little schemes, and Sarutobi Hiruzen was even more dismissive of them.

It didn't even require him to take action personally; Mitokado Homura and the other had already completely blocked Shimura Danzo.

A mere Danzo, who took the blame and did the dirty work, also wanted to cleanse his reputation and stand in the light?

Sarutobi Hiruzen could only laugh at Danzo's naivety.