During this period, Konoha Hidden Village underwent significant changes.
First, not only did the Third Hokage fail to compensate the Ninja Clans who had contributed as promised, but he also actively suppressed them.
The Third Hokage publicly announced that the distribution of the Evil God's spoils of war would consider everyone who had made outstanding contributions to the village in past and current wars.
This also resulted in more than half of the spoils promised to the Ninja Clans flowing into the pockets of civilian ninjas.
Civilian ninjas, who had always been loyal to the village, were bombarded by the Third Hokage's various tactics and incentives, with a large portion becoming members of the Shadow Organization directly under the Hokage's command.
They were like an army directly loyal to the Hokage.
To some extent, they even bypassed the village entirely.
A haggard Koharu Utatane said resignedly, "Hokage, if you do this, it will be difficult for the Ninja Clans not to resent you!"
At that time, Hiruzen had promised to compensate the Ninja Clans afterward in exchange for a large number of reward points.
The two Fire Shadow Consultants from the Hokage faction naturally took the lead in helping.
Who would have thought that Sarutobi Hiruzen would turn his back on them after using them?
As a result, some Ninja Clans even came to resent Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, beginning to isolate their two clans.
"I have nothing to say if you want to suppress the Ninja Clans, but..."
Homura Mitokado spoke directly, his face grim, "Even if you annihilate the Ninja Clans, as long as it's for Konoha, I won't bat an eye!"
"However, you are funneling a large amount of resources into the Shadow Organization. Are you protecting the village by doing that?"
"The Shadow Organization is directly under your command, isn't it just a private army?"
He had one thing he didn't say:
How was the Shadow Organization any different from the Root Organization Danzō founded back then?
The most crucial point was that the Root Organization had at most dozens to nearly a hundred ninjas, and Danzō was not the Hokage, so it couldn't cause too much impact.
But now, Sarutobi Hiruzen held the position of Hokage, and using his authority, he was blatantly expanding the Shadow Organization, which already had over two thousand members.
The more Homura Mitokado thought about it, the more alarmed he became, questioning, "What exactly do you want to do, Hiruzen!"
"Of course, it's to gather all power into one rope, instead of being restricted by Ninja Clans everywhere like before!"
Danzō smiled coldly, his palm caressing the Hokage's hat.
Using the lingering prestige of Hiruzen's sacrifice for Konoha, he used thunderous methods to suppress the Ninja Clans, and then consumed the Evil God's spoils of war to win over a large number of civilian ninjas.
He completely stabilized his base.
Both were disciples taught by Senju Tobirama; Danzō's political maneuvering was by no means inferior.
He had always appeared to be stifled because Sarutobi Hiruzen was stronger than him and had higher prestige, which forced him to only do things passively.
Even so, he was able to run the Root Organization successfully.
Taking these series of measures was naturally a given.
"Fire Empire?"
Koharu Utatane's drooping eyelids opened, revealing cloudy eyes filled with shock and panic, as she asked, "Do you want to be like the evil Orochimaru and turn Konoha into Sarutobi Hiruzen's one-man rule?"
This act of winning over civilian ninjas, suppressing Ninja Clans, and then using civilian ninjas to completely sweep away opponents.
It was exactly like Orochimaru's actions back then.
"I admire Orochimaru!"
In the past, Danzō would have desperately tried to distance himself upon hearing such words, but now he merely looked calmly at the two Consultants.
The elite players of the Shadow Organization were the sharp weapon that allowed him to stand tall.
Overall, Orochimaru was indeed very compatible with Danzō; whether it was human experimentation or his attitude towards ordinary ninjas, both had that unscrupulous side.
"You're truly insane, Hiruzen!"
"I think it's time you relinquished the Hokage position and returned it to the Fourth Hokage!"
Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane reacted intensely.
The Ninja Clans were their roots, and Sarutobi Hiruzen was now digging up their roots. Who could accept this?
Fortunately,
The Third Hokage was temporarily serving as Hokage because Minato Namikaze had died. They could now fully support Minato Namikaze to take office again.
"Are the two of you trying to betray Konoha?"
Danzō's voice was cold.
As his words fell,
Four figures suddenly appeared in the office, standing ramrod straight behind the two Consultants.
"Elite players?"
Homura Mitokado's face changed slightly, and he instinctively extended his hands.
Before he could form a hand seal, his fingers were already broken by two elite players of the Shadow Organization, the intense pain causing cold sweat to pour down his face.
Danzō said calmly, "All those who betray Konoha will face severe judgment, even Fire Shadow Consultants cannot escape."
"You cannot represent Konoha!"
Homura Mitokado, with a kunai held to his neck by an elite player, roared angrily.
"Soon, we will be able to completely purge those who are disloyal to Konoha!"
Danzō waved his hand.
The four elite players disappeared, leaving only the two Fire Shadow Consultants standing guard, not daring to make a move.
It must be said that currently, Danzō's Shadow Organization was definitely the strongest force in Konoha Hidden Village; even some members of Asuma's Mobile Unit had been lured over.
Unless they united, no one could stop the Third Hokage.
Danzō's thunderous methods were only known among Konoha's high-ranking officials and Ninja Clans.
Most civilians and ordinary ninjas didn't feel much, as their attention was on another matter.
Aizen Sōsuke.
A samurai from the border of the Fire Empire, though not a player, possessed strength close to Kage-level.
In just half a month, his name was etched into everyone's minds.
With a polite demeanor, a fondness for calligraphy, and a kind and humble nature, he not only risked his life to help the wounded during battles but also, even after the war ended, without any compensation, he still tirelessly helped Konoha rebuild and extended a helping hand to civilians who had lost their homes.
Some desperate civilians and ninjas, under Aizen's encouragement, reaffirmed their belief in continuing to live and emerged from the shadows.
"Hello, I am Aizen Sōsuke."
The man in black-rimmed glasses came to the Orphanage, which was almost forgotten, and said to the staff, "Here is 200,000 yen. I hope it can be used to make some warm meat soup for the children who have lost their parents tonight, to comfort their cold hearts."
"Aizen Sōsuke!"
The drowsy Orphanage director's face lit up with excitement.
The Evil God's attack had just ended, and everyone was busy with reconstruction. Places like the Orphanage were bound to be temporarily forgotten.
It would probably only be remembered again after most of the damage was repaired and civilians and ninjas had spare energy.
Of course,
Aizen Sōsuke was an exception; he would come to the Orphanage every two days and hand over all his hard-earned remuneration to the director.
He cared for the disabled orphans, cooked for them with his own hands, taught them to read, and imparted to them the Fire Will and various life lessons.
Not just orphans,
It was said that Aizen Sōsuke also helped poor civilians and diligently helped bury the fallen ninjas, personally attending to every detail.
These small things in the details,
Aizen Sōsuke did silently, until he was treated as a suspected spy with ulterior motives towards Konoha and taken for investigation by members of the Shadow Organization.
The truth came out!
Only then did everyone realize that Aizen Sōsuke had done so many good deeds silently, not for fame or fortune!
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