Chinya proposed to Danzo the creation of a new department, one parallel to Konoha's Security Force, through which the two could continue monitoring the Uchiha Clan.
Danzo slightly bowed his head, contemplating the feasibility of this proposal.
This suggestion offered Danzo an entirely new approach.
If the new department were truly established, neither Hiruzen Sarutobi nor Minato Namikaze would allow him full authority over it.
But there was a simple way around it.
The Uchiha Clan placed great importance on the Security Force, regarding it as their family's own department.
With some maneuvering, once the Uchiha learned that the newly established department was specifically created to monitor them, they would certainly pressure Minato at the Hokage Tower.
So by the time the decision to create the new department was made, Sarutobi and Minato had clearly already chosen to take a softer approach toward the Uchiha.
Once the Uchiha pushed back, Sarutobi and Minato would probably give in and shut it down.
At that point, all Danzo needed to do was firmly refuse, skillfully pushing for division—splitting off a new department that he himself could control.
There was, however, one issue.
Danzo asked, "Even if we establish this new department, where will the ninja come from? Everyone in Konoha fears offending the Uchiha. If they learn our department specifically targets the Uchiha Clan, few would dare join—and even those who did might soon resign."
Chinya replied, "That's not a problem at all. As long as the benefits are generous enough, and part of your Root Division ninjas are transferred in to train the newcomers, then after these recruits personally experience arresting Uchiha suspects, they'll realize the Uchiha aren't so fearsome after all—they won't want to quit.
These trained recruits could gradually be absorbed into Root as associate members. Of course, they wouldn't officially join Root—both the Third and Minato would definitely oppose any expansion of Root. But giving them this honorary status would help them feel proud to have once belonged to Root.
And this move would effectively strengthen your influence, spreading awareness of your name far and wide.
In turn, that'll make it easier for you to push through your future plans.
I believe your biggest disadvantage, Lord Danzo, is precisely that you lack sufficient supporters.
Lord Danzo, I don't know why the Second Hokage chose the Third as his successor, but in my opinion, the Hokage seat clearly suited you more. A Kage can't afford to be wishy-washy or indecisive."
These words resonated deeply with Danzo.
Indecision indeed was unacceptable for a Kage.
Just like back when the Five Great Nations were first established—Hashirama Senju, the strongest ninja in the Shinobi World at the time, had the opportunity to make Konoha the most powerful ninja village forever, yet he gave that chance up.
Hashirama pursued peace by promoting balance—holding the Five Kage Summit, dividing the Tailed Beasts among the nations, and forging an alliance among the Five Great Countries.
However, this alliance was nothing more than a temporary peace maintained solely through Hashirama Senju's overwhelming power. The various ninja villages held back their attacks only out of fear for his strength. Once he died, all restraints vanished and the First Great Ninja War inevitably broke out.
If all the Tailed Beasts had been centralized in Konoha back then, there wouldn't have been so much trouble afterward.
In contrast, Tobirama Senju employed an iron-fisted approach.
During his time in office, Tobirama dedicated himself entirely to building the village's foundation.
To deal with internal and external crises, Tobirama demonstrated superb political skills by establishing the Anbu—units directly under the Hokage's command—to consolidate authority at the leadership core.
He also created the Konoha Military Police Force, most key positions filled by members of the Uchiha. This arrangement not only expressed trust in them but also allowed close monitoring of their activities.
Externally, Tobirama established the Anbu, directly commanded by the Hokage, strengthening centralization of power.
Anbu consisted of elite ninjas personally selected by Tobirama from within the village. Their primary duties were protecting the Hokage, defending against outside enemies invading Konoha, and occasionally conducting reconnaissance and assassinations. While on missions, these agents wore white masks modeled after animals. All information regarding their mission nature and other details remained classified, making them the first special operations unit among the Five Great Nations.
Additionally, to ensure the transmission of the village's ideals, Tobirama founded the Konoha Ninja Academy, from which many outstanding ninja currently emerge.
One might say Hashirama Senju merely planted the seeds of Konoha, while Tobirama Senju grew it into a towering tree.
Danzo considered himself the one most like Tobirama Senju.
Yet the position of Hokage went to Hiruzen Sarutobi. Although Danzo did hesitate during the initial trials, at that time he truly wanted to volunteer as bait.
Because of that single hesitation, the Hokage title ended up in the hands of Hiruzen Sarutobi, leaving a lingering resentment in Danzo's heart ever since.
Danzo was extremely confident—if he had become Hokage, he would definitely have performed far better than Sarutobi, not just twice as well!
Had he been chosen as Hokage, the Third Great Ninja War would never have happened, leaving other ninja villages no chance to invade Konoha.
Konoha would certainly have grown even more prosperous.
However, all those aspirations were stillborn simply because he never held the Hokage title.
After listening to Chinya's answer, Danzo understood exactly what Chinya meant.
Chinya also realized that no one desired the Hokage title more than Danzo did.
Moreover, it seemed like Chinya genuinely hoped Danzo would take that role.
The strategy Chinya proposed aimed to gradually bring Root out of the shadows and win the support of Konoha's villagers.
Danzo rhythmically tapped his fingers on the table, carefully pondering.
After a while, Danzo said to Chinya, "I'll seriously consider your suggestion. You may leave now."
This matter was too significant for Danzo to decide immediately.
Chinya nodded and replied, "Understood, Lord Danzo."
Chinya strode out of the Root Base.
Stepping back into the sunlight, Chinya took a deep breath.
He wasn't afraid of Danzo disagreeing—as long as Danzo still wanted to become Hokage.
If Danzo no longer desired the Hokage title…that scenario was simply impossible.
For the Uchiha Clan, Chinya was determined to give them a taste of their own medicine.
He would never forget how the Uchiha Clan had bullied him or what they did to his parents.
His parents hadn't done anything wrong, yet they were driven out of Konoha and hunted like Rogue Ninjas. After returning to Konoha, he wasn't treated like a human being—constantly mistreated and humiliated. Even now, those memories remained vivid in his mind.
Even though the Uchiha Clan's downfall is inevitable, Chinya still intended to collect some interest before that happened.
And on the [Uchiha Massacre] night? There was no way in hell he'd miss that!
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