Naruto: Inheriting the Legacy of a Person Who Traveled Through Time

Danzo, who had stopped in his tracks, made no attempt to knock. Instead, he forcefully pushed open the door and entered the Hokage's office in an almost violent manner.

Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi frantically trying to block the glowing crystal ball with his body in the office, Danzo's facial muscles twitched a few times, and his eyes revealed disdain.

Hiruzen, you're getting old. It's time for you to step down and pass the throne to someone more capable.

Only under my leadership can Konoha achieve greatness once again!

"What are you doing here?"

Once the light from the crystal ball faded, Hiruzen Sarutobi regained the dignity of the Third Hokage, sat in his large chair, and looked at his old friend.

"Hiruzen, I've heard that unidentified intruders are trying to take away the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and the last survivor of the Uchiha clan. Why is such important news being kept from the elders?"

Danzo stared sharply at Hiruzen Sarutobi, his gaze carrying an aggressive air, showing absolutely no reverence for the Hokage.

"They were just overconfident spies; they were dealt with long ago."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze fell on the files on the table, his tone calm and composed.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi had issued a gag order, there were quite a few ninjas who rushed to the scene after being warned by Kakashi, so it's not surprising that Danzo, who secretly controlled Root, knew about it.

"Hiruzen, you're still so naive. I've said it before: as long as you hand over the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and the Uchiha orphan to me, the village will gain powerful protection, instead of letting them play some kind of ninja game!"

Danzo Shimura raised his cane and slammed it against the ground twice to express his anger.

"Danzo, don't forget, I am the Hokage!"

Throughout the entire process, Hiruzen Sarutobi never once looked up at Danzo, and spoke the familiar words as always.

"You'll regret this!"

The door slammed shut with a loud thud, and Danzo's footsteps faded into the distance.

"Order the Anbu to strengthen the protection of Naruto and Sasuke."

After closing the file on the desktop, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly spoke.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was extremely familiar with Danzo's style, knew that the other party would never give up easily. However, for some unspeakable reasons, Hiruzen Sarutobi was unwilling to completely break ties with Danzo, so he could only adopt a compromise.

"Yes, Hokage."

A sound came from the shadows, followed by the rustling of clothes, which calmed Hiruzen Sarutobi slightly, but a sharp glint flashed in his cloudy eyes.

Perhaps it's time to confirm the Fifth Hokage; only in this way can Danzo's unrealistic fantasies be completely extinguished.

However, Konoha is currently facing a talent shortage, and even if he were willing to relinquish power, who could take over the burden of the Hokage?

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Danzo, who was walking out of the Hokage Building, suddenly stopped and looked back at the direction of the Hokage's office.

Hiruzen, do you think you can still rule Konoha with your power in your old age?

Even if you don't tell me, do you think I have no way of knowing what happened yesterday?

Since you are unwilling to hand over the Hokage position to me with dignity, don't blame me for disregarding our comradeship. You have occupied this Hokage position for so many years, it's time for me to take it.

If you hadn't been a second faster back then, the Hokage position would have been mine!

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Night had fallen, and several figures flashed through the shadows of Konoha's houses with astonishing speed.

It is here.

Beside a three-story house, four figures stood in the treetops, dressed almost identically to those of the Dark Guard, with only slight differences in their masks, which were not limited to animal masks.

Although Root was nominally disbanded by Hiruzen Sarutobi, a large number of its former members still remained loyal to the leader hidden in the shadows. Even if Danzo ordered them to assassinate the Hokage, these Root members would carry it out without hesitation.

As the squad leader made a few hand gestures, four dark figures rushed into the house in front of them.

In less than a minute, four figures shot out. The leader of the squad had a girl with long pink hair tucked under his arm. It was Sakura Haruno.

An hour later, deep within the earth's roots, Danzo gazed at the incomplete documents before him, his single eye filled with excitement.

Was the mysterious man after Uchiha Sasuke?

Is the other party suspected of being able to foresee the future, and even show fragments of future time?

Will Kakashi become the Sixth Hokage?

Haha, just as I expected, looking at Konoha now, who else but me can take the position of Fifth Hokage!

Although we don't know whether the other party's ability to foresee the future is ninjutsu or a bloodline limit, we can only feel at ease if such a power is in the hands of Root!

"Lord Danzo, what should we do with that genin?"

Seeing Danzo remain silent for a long time, his expression constantly changing, the squad leader couldn't help but ask.

"Her memories were read by the wind using a secret technique of the mountain tribe, yet she's still alive?"

Displeased at being interrupted, Danzo quickly realized what was happening and asked a question.

"Logically, she should never wake up again, but Master Feng said that she seems to have two personalities inside her, and she didn't die after her memories were read."

Danzo frowned, then waved his hand.

"Then send her back, so Hiruzen won't make a fuss and cause me trouble."

Danzo considered the life of a low-ranking ninja insignificant, so he immediately changed the subject and gave instructions.

"Have Feng produce the portrait of that mysterious man who claims to be a miracle worker, and then keep a close watch on Konoha and beyond. If he reappears, bring him to me at all costs. We must not let Hiruzen's men make contact with him first."

While the ability to foresee the future is extremely rare, the ninja world is not without similar methods. It is said that the priestesses of the Land of Demons throughout history have the special ability to predict the death of others, so Danzo firmly believed in this.

This ability, which is enough to change the landscape of the ninja world, must be grasped. The First Hokage's unfulfilled wish to unify the ninja world will be fulfilled by me, the Fifth Hokage Danzo!

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The next morning, Asuma carried a bag of steaming breakfast and headed towards where Kurenai Yuhi lived.

"Kakashi, the sun must have risen in the west today, I can't believe I'm seeing you so early."

As he turned the corner, Asuma saw the slow-moving figure ahead and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"You might arrive early once in a while... But you, you went to deliver breakfast to Hong again?"

Kakashi slowly turned his head, his deadpan eyes landing on Asuma, and immediately retorted with a joke.

"It just so happens that it's on my way..."

In fact, Asuma and Kurenai's romantic relationship was no secret to many Jonin, but hearing Kakashi tease them about it still made Asuma blush.

"Tell Kurenai that I've unexpectedly discovered a genin with decent talent in genjutsu. See if she'd be interested in giving her some pointers."

Kakashi handed the sheet of paper with Tetsuya's information to Asuma, his smile fading as he spoke with a hint of seriousness.

"Kakashi, you're just a genin. You've copied thousands of ninjutsu, why don't you teach them yourself? Kurenai is the captain of Team 8 now, she's very busy too!"

Asuma's gaze swept over the documents, and he asked in an annoyed tone. Seeing Kakashi release his grip, he didn't take the blank sheet of paper, letting it drift to the ground.

"Didn't Hong keep complaining that this year's batch of promising talents in illusion magic have emerged? The capable should be given more responsibility. I was just mentioning it casually; whether she does it or not is up to her… I'm leaving."

Kakashi waved his hand and slowly walked down another path.

"That Kakashi..."

Asma hesitated for a moment, then bent down and picked up the white paper.

It's rare for Kakashi to give a recommendation, so perhaps this genin does have some merit?