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Chapter 164 Danzo: Orochimaru, I hope you support me in becoming the leader.

The Nine-Tails' attack dealt a heavy blow to Konoha. The losses caused by the Nine-Tails this time even exceeded the losses that Madara Uchiha inflicted on Konoha with the Nine-Tails back then.

They never even found out the identity of the person who came to cause trouble, nor did they know where that person went in the end.

All they knew was that in this battle, Konoha lost the Fourth Hokage and a large number of ninjas.

The situation in Konoha became turbulent, and people were filled with anxiety. After all, so many people had died, including the Hokage. Many began to worry about the future of Konoha.

Of course, some people are happy while others are worried. Not everyone is worried; on the contrary, some people are particularly excited and thrilled about it.

Upon learning of the Nine-Tails' rampage, which resulted in the deaths of numerous Anbu and Shinobi clans, including the death of Konoha's most popular and youngest Fourth Hokage, Danzo nearly jumped for joy.

"Haha, great, great, this is really wonderful."

Danzo listened to his subordinates' report with immense pleasure.

"Now that the Fourth Hokage is gone, and that old guy Hiruzen Sarutobi has also retired to the second line, then I will take the position of the Fifth Hokage."

He had no intention of continuing to compete for the Hokage position, after all, he was already old, while the Fourth Hokage was still so young. If he waited until the Fourth Hokage stepped down, he might die before he even got to the position.

I never expected that the Fourth Hokage would sacrifice himself because of the Nine-Tails' attack. So, shouldn't it be my turn to take the Hokage position?

No, there seems to be another person who would be quite suitable.

Orochimaru!

A cold glint flashed in Danzo's eyes. For a moment, Danzo felt a surge of murderous intent towards his nominal partner.

But he quickly dismissed this ridiculous idea. Not to mention that he might not be able to kill Orochimaru, he also needed Orochimaru's help.

The research Orochimaru is currently conducting is very important to him.

But what should I do if he also has designs on the Hokage position?

Should I give way to him? After all, Orochimaru is still considered young compared to me?

How could this be? The position of Hokage is what I have been pursuing all my life.

"In that case, why don't we go and sound out Orochimaru first?"

That would be ideal if the other person didn't have any intention of competing for the Hokage position. However, if the other person did have such an intention, then the two of them could discuss and exchange ideas.

At the very least, after discussion, one of them can be chosen as the Hokage, and the other can fully support the other in competing for the position. Once the Hokage is actually in that position, the other can then receive certain benefits.

Danzo passed through numerous checkpoints and entered the Root's secret underground research facility.

"Lord Danzo!"

Outside the laboratory, a Root ninja bowed respectfully to Danzo.

"Hmm, has Orochimaru come out yet?"

"Lord Danzo, Orochimaru has not come out. He has been conducting experiments in the laboratory."

Danzo nodded and asked again.

"Has anyone come to deliver a message to him?"

"No, Orochimaru said that no one should disturb him while he is conducting experiments."

"Very well, you can continue to guard this place. No one is allowed to see Orochimaru without my permission."

After saying that, Danzo pushed open the laboratory door and went inside.

Before even seeing Orochimaru, his hoarse, reprimanding voice could be heard from inside the laboratory.

"Didn't I already say not to disturb me while I'm doing my experiment? My experiment has already entered a critical stage. If it fails because of your interference, who will be responsible?"

"Orochimaru, it's me."

Hearing Danzo's voice, Orochimaru still didn't turn around, focusing solely on conducting experiments at the lab table.

"Oh, it's Elder Danzo. What can I do for you? I'm busy with my experiment, which has reached a crucial stage."

"Did you know that something big happened in Konoha yesterday?"

"Big news? You mean the Fourth Hokage's wife gave birth? I've heard about it. According to my calculations, it should have been born yesterday. But I don't think Elder Danzo came all this way just to tell me this."

"Indeed, just yesterday, a mysterious person attacked Konoha. Taking advantage of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki's weakness during labor, they released the Nine-Tails, which then attacked Konoha. The Fourth Hokage and his wife were killed in the battle."

Upon hearing this, Orochimaru paused, but quickly resumed his experiments.

"So that's how it is. No wonder there was such a commotion yesterday. So, Elder Danzo, is there something you want to discuss with me?"

Although he asked the question, Orochimaru knew exactly what was going on in his mind.

Having lived in Konoha for so many years and cooperated with him for so long, how could he not know what Danzo wanted? He simply wanted to become Hokage.

Danzo knew that the other party knew what he wanted, so he simply didn't bother to beat around the bush.

"I also want to sit in that Hokage position, so I hope you can support me in becoming Hokage."

Finally, Orochimaru finished all the experiments, recorded the data, turned around, licked his lips, and revealed a wicked smile.

"So, what are the benefits?"

What do you want?

Orochimaru looked at the solvent behind him and smiled.

"My research has completed one phase. Next, I need to conduct live experiments on living people."

Danzo nodded in agreement without the slightest hesitation.

"Okay, I promise you."

"Then, it's a pleasure to cooperate."

The two thus reached a cooperation agreement.

After experiencing so much, Orochimaru had lost his former passion and no longer harbored any obsession with the position of Hokage.

Having witnessed countless life-and-death situations, Orochimaru now prioritizes immortality above all else.

He saw the possibility of immortality in his research on the cells of the stalk. If he continued to study this thing, and studied it in depth, and thoroughly understood it, he might be able to find the secret of immortality.

Danzo became Hokage, and by using Danzo's power to help me conduct in-depth research, I could save a lot of time.

At the Hokage Building, the morale of Konoha was low, as the village had just suffered a major blow and was facing a series of troubles.

In the conference room of the Hokage Building, Konoha's high-ranking officials and representatives of various clans gathered together.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was unusually heavy, but Danzo Shimura didn't care about that. He was the first to stand up and speak.

“A country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and a village cannot be without a shadow for a day. Although the Fourth Hokage’s sacrifice was very heroic, our Konoha cannot be without a leader. Therefore, I suggest that we must immediately elect a leader to lead our Konoha out of this predicament.”