Chapter 890

But the awkward thing was that Danzo was indeed the most suitable candidate for this matter.

Because in Konoha Village at this moment, whether in terms of seniority, ability, or political influence, no one was more suitable than Danzo.

There was another most important crux to this, which was that Danzo's voluntary request had somehow spread throughout the entire village, making it known to everyone.

Needless to say, the reason the news spread was undoubtedly Danzo's open conspiracy.

Because Shimura Danzo making a request to Sarutobi Hiruzen alone and making the matter known to everyone were two completely different things.

Once the news spread, Danzo could use the influence of public opinion and political factors to force Sarutobi Hiruzen to send him to the Land of Wind.

In the end, the political stances of Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo were too close. In the eyes of the village's high-level officials, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo both belonged to the "Hokage's four-man group," and they were originally in a relationship where they prospered or suffered together.

The people in the village didn't know about these dirty dealings between Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo, so Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't refuse Danzo on this matter at all.

Moreover, Danzo was the most suitable candidate at the moment, so Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't refuse Danzo's seemingly "reasonable" reason even more.

If Sarutobi Hiruzen refused Danzo, it would likely cause excessive interpretation by interested parties.

It would inevitably make interested parties feel that there was a disagreement between the Hokage and the Root Department Head, or even that there was a rift in the four-man group.

Coincidentally, the Uchiha and Hyuga were about to return, and if a public opinion storm broke out at this moment, it would be extremely unfavorable for Sarutobi Hiruzen.

As a result, forced by political pressure, Sarutobi Hiruzen had no choice but to agree.

It must be said that Danzo handled this matter with great skill, and Sarutobi Hiruzen ultimately had to swallow this bitter pill.

Using political and public opinion pressure to force the Hokage to agree to his proposal, although it seemed that Shimura Danzo had the upper hand, this was not without a price.

After all, Sarutobi Hiruzen would not act as if this had never happened. Although Danzo's goal was achieved, it could be considered that he had offended the Hokage. ===== CHAPTER 892 =====