Chapter 66: Sorry, I'm Going to Do Whatever I Want
Akiyama Makoto subconsciously wanted to use a guidance, but then he relaxed. He was actually very curious about what Danzō was thinking right now, and how much he knew about his secrets. He might as well just go and meet him. That way, he would know what was on his mind. It was just a simulation, after all. Even if he messed up, it didn't matter.
But the subsequent content of the simulation made him laugh with anger.
[Yamanaka Fū leads you in a remote direction. You question that this is not the way to the Hokage's Office, and he tells you that Lord Hokage has asked you to see something.]
Makoto had already guessed what was coming next. He crossed his arms, ready to watch the show. This time, without his guidance, his simulated self was not going to be in a good mood.
[Yamanaka Fū takes you to the Uchiha district. Shimura Taiji, along with the recently released Miyoshi Kazuya and his teammate, launch a revenge attack on you.]
[You mercilessly inflict heavy damage on them. Yamanaka Fū, hiding in the shadows, uses the Mind Body Switch Technique in a sneak attack. Your sensory ability allows you to detect his movement. You use your superior speed to evade it, after which you also heavily injure him.]
[During the battle, you use Chakra Enhanced Strength, the force of which even overturns several houses. The loud commotion of the fight attracts the attention of many ninja, and the situation instantly spirals out of control.]
Makoto grinned. It was great to be strong. Before, he had to use strategy. Now, he could just punch them in the face. As for the cleanup... whatever. He might as well use this opportunity to see how the Hokage and Danzō would react.
[Soon, Anbu ninja arrive and take you into custody. You do not resist. Yamanaka Fū and the others are sent to the Konoha Hospital.]
[They are not dead. For you, killing someone or sparing their life are both simple matters.]
[You are imprisoned in the Konoha Military Police Force headquarters, guarded by both Might Guy and Hatake Kakashi. Many people look at you strangely, wondering where your strength came from.]
[You are held for a full three days before finally getting another chance to see the Hokage. But this time, what awaits you is a joint tribunal with the Hokage, Danzō, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura. It is clear they have not reached a consensus regarding your case.]
Seeing this, you feel a little surprised. They didn't just send Yamanaka Inoichi to extract your memories? Were they startled by your familiar ninjutsu and fighting style, afraid of offending the person who might be standing behind you? Hmm... interesting.
[Danzō presides over the interrogation, asking you which country's spy you are, where you secretly learned your ninjutsu, and what your purpose is.]
At this point, Makoto chose to use a guidance, a mischievous smile playing on his lips. Since the simulation had already reached this point, he might as well just go full brute force.
[You claim that you learned your ninjutsu from a masked young woman. She saw great potential in you and wanted to train you to become an outstanding medical ninja to inherit her legacy.]
[Your words are naturally refuted by Danzō. No one would believe that Tsunade would secretly return to Konoha just to teach another student.]
[But you present them with irrefutable evidence. The curse marks of a released Yin Seal spread across your entire body, making you the undisputed successor of Tsunade in the entire ninja world.]
[Danzō insists on having Yamanaka Inoichi interrogate you to obtain all the intelligence, as he does not believe your story.]
[Sarutobi Hiruzen refutes Danzō's request, declaring that he is the Hokage. With the agreement of Koharu and Homura, he chooses to seal your chakra and place you under house arrest, guarded by a Jōnin.]
Seeing this, Makoto laughed out loud. He could almost see Hiruzen shouting at Danzō: "Danzō, I AM the Hokage!" If this simulation succeeded, he would have to go back and watch this famous scene. As for how the simulation would develop from here, even he didn't know.
Konoha would definitely send a message to Tsunade. The two sides had always been in contact; after all, Tsunade had only left the village to travel, not defected. But what would her reaction be?
[Yūhi Kurenai accepts the mission to guard you. With your chakra sealed, you are no match for her genjutsu. However, you have no intention of resisting and instead return to your initial lifestyle.]
[You write books, train your body, and design ninja tools. Unfortunately, no one can visit you. You can only chat with Kurenai, but she doesn't respond, merely listening quietly.]
[Because of your focused time, you produce books at the lightning-fast pace of one per month. Kurenai gives all your books to the Hokage. Although they can no longer be published, the Hokage brings you more reference materials.]
Reading this, Makoto was puzzled. Tsunade still hadn't come back? Then he laughed even louder. Indeed, she hadn't.
[Tsunade dismisses the information from Konoha as a clumsy trick to lure her back. After repeatedly receiving urging letters from the Hokage, she simply chooses to cut off contact with the village and disappears.]
[You are held for a full three months. After three months, you meet the Hokage again, but this time, he is alone.]
[The Hokage is repeatedly flipping through your Biography of Senju Hashirama. He welcomes your arrival, personally unseals your chakra, and expresses his hope to see your medical ninjutsu skills.]
[You naturally do not refuse. In front of him, you perform the Chikatsu Saisei no Jutsu, healing an injured Konoha ninja. You have thoroughly solidified your identity as Tsunade's successor.]
Makoto was flabbergasted. He passed just like that? But considering the timeline, Konoha should have already begun preparing for the joint Chūnin Exams with the Sand Village. Had Hiruzen discovered something amiss with Suna's movements and was now forced to take his medical abilities seriously?
The subsequent simulation confirmed this.
[Hiruzen tells you that your teacher is one of Konoha's Sannin, Tsunade. He asks if you have learned her summoning technique.]
[And you, full of mischief, reply that your teacher was about to teach you, but then you were suddenly imprisoned for three months, so you don't know if you can contact her anymore.]
Reading this, Makoto had to pinch his lips to keep from laughing too loudly. If the simulation succeeded, he would definitely have to go back and see the expression on Hiruzen's face. He was probably smiling on the surface, but inwardly cursing Danzō to hell and back. Of course, Makoto was certain that if this timeline were real, Hiruzen would definitely give Danzō the cold shoulder for a few days.
[Hiruzen then says there is still a chance. He releases you and directly gives you a Konoha Genin forehead protector. As Tsunade's disciple, you have no way of refusing.]
Makoto's smile vanished. As expected, that old fox Hiruzen wouldn't let him off the hook so easily. As someone who loved his freedom, he was now bound to serve Konoha for life.
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