Senju Tobirama was bent on destroying this betrothal.
Of course... this was not just because of the evil bloodline of the Uchiha.
Uchiha Makoto, that bastard's sinister intentions were also hidden in it.
Once his brother's granddaughter and Uchiha Makoto's son really got married and had a child, Uchiha Makoto would have a legitimate reason to blatantly interfere in Konoha's internal affairs, and even manipulate the election of the Hokage of Konoha.... Uhm... Uchiha Makoto seems to be doing these things already!
He was still alive, yet he could hardly stop all this from happening and could only watch Uchiha Makoto do whatever he wanted.
Wait another ten or twenty years, when he would either be dead or lying in bed useless, while Uchiha Makoto would be in his prime.
..... Where should Konoha go then?
Senju Tobirama felt extremely worried about this.
However, one who does not plan far ahead will find trouble at his doorstep... and he had both long-term worries and immediate worries, with no time to allocate too much energy to this matter.
The saddest thing was.
The efforts Senju Tobirama made on this matter could probably be said to be useless.
Because he simply couldn't convince his brother Senju Hashirama.
Senju Hashirama was not a "treacherous" villain who would go back on his word.
And this betrothal was not just a simple marriage between two families, but also related to the relationship between the Uchiha clan and the Senju clan, as well as the alliance between Konoha and the Akatsuki Ninja Village.
No matter from which angle, Senju Hashirama felt that this marriage was very suitable.
—A match made in heaven!
And Uzumaki Mito, her ideological work was even harder to do than Senju Hashirama's.
Uzumaki Shinji was eyeing this matter covetously, writing to Uzumaki Mito every now and then to ask about Tsunade, instructing Tsunade's mother to take good care of the fetus and maintain her health.
Regarding this betrothal, perhaps... Uzumaki Shinji was the one who cared most and was happiest.
—A good holy grandson can prosper the Uzumaki clan for three generations!
If Uzumaki Mito expressed any intention to break off the engagement, Uzumaki Shinji would really be the first to rush to Konoha and "strike hard" at Uzumaki Mito.
As for the opinions of Tsunade's parents...
Unfortunately, in the ninja world where the customs of the Warring States period were strong, it was not yet the turn of these two juniors to make decisions in this family.
.... Actually, Uchiha Makoto was also considered a junior, and he was even a little younger than Tsunade's parents, but Uchiha Makoto had already stood at the peak of this ninja world, and no one could really treat him as a junior.
"Tch~ This marriage is simply a match made in heaven. Why do you, a bachelor with 'no descendants,' dictate here!"
"If you don't say it, forget it. Anyway, I can find out with a little more time."
"Hurry up and prepare the manpower. Assassinating the Lord Elder allows no negligence. If your hands and feet are not clean and leave evidence, I can't help you turn black into white..... Just wait to be hammered by your brother's Wood Style."
Facing the complaining Senju Tobirama.
Uchiha Makoto sneered and started a burst of output.
He cursed very dirtily, and Senju Tobirama was also very angry when he heard "no descendants"... although this was indeed a fact.
However, Uchiha Makoto was too lazy to waste time with him. He still had to accompany Uzumaki Tsubaki, so he hung up the communication between the two directly.
And in Konoha, Senju Tobirama, after being rudely hung up on by Uchiha Makoto, punched and kicked the air for a while.
However, he was not idle afterwards.
Because the end of the year was approaching...
There was not much time left for Senju Tobirama, less than two months.
During this period, he had to prepare a batch of loyal and reliable ninja squads willing to die to execute the secret mission of assassinating the Lord Elder.
After selecting the candidates, he also needed to conduct professional training for the squad members to avoid leaving any clues at the scene..... Experienced ninjas could tell at a glance which family and which faction the ninjas who left traces of ninjutsu fighting at the scene came from.
Just like that.
Senju Tobirama summoned Shimura Danzō alone in the secret room of the ANBU base.
And Shimura Danzō, who received the news, came to the ANBU. He walked into the dark corridor tunnel alone.
Walking in the corridor tunnel, Shimura Danzō felt a panic in his heart.
Usually, Senju Tobirama rarely summoned him alone. Either everyone met him together, or at least Sarutobi Hiruzen accompanied him, but at this moment, he was the only one here.
And this secret room was the room where Senju Tobirama studied ninjutsu on weekdays, which could be said to be a forbidden area for ANBU members.
Soon, Shimura Danzō arrived at the door of the secret room. The moment he pushed the door open, a chill wrapped around him.
Unlike the warm tatami scent of the Hokage's office, Senju Tobirama's room was more like a sword in its sheath—the four walls were all dark brown solid wood panels, densely pinned with topographic maps of various villages. Rubbings of ninjutsu scrolls were placed on the table, and even the window lattice was tightly covered by heavy gray cloth curtains, leaking only a few bleak rays of skylight.
"Danzō, you're here. Sit down."
"Teacher, you summoned me here, do you have any mission to give me?"
Shimura Danzō did not choose to sit down but asked Senju Tobirama directly about the purpose of summoning him.
To this, Senju Tobirama pursed his lips into a straight line, and a voice without emotion sounded in the silent room.
"Now Konoha needs a ninja who is absolutely loyal, has a sense of self-sacrifice, is powerful, and fearless of rumors to lead a team to execute an extremely dangerous mission."
"I considered many candidates.... The Senju clan..., the Uchiha clan... Ino-Shika-Cho... In the end, I settled on two candidates who I can trust, one is Sarutobi Hiruzen, and the other is you."
Senju Tobirama said with a calm expression.
But Shimura Danzō's mood was like being suddenly ignited by a cluster of flames. The blood in his chest boiled instantly, his fingertips trembling slightly, and the composure deliberately maintained on his face could no longer be held, joy overflowing from his eyes.
Undoubtedly, he was one of the best among the younger generation in the entire Konoha.
Even among the peers of the Senju clan and the Uchiha clan, two bloodline ninja clans with deep foundations, only a few could stand shoulder to shoulder with him.
Of course... this was not the most important thing.
The important thing was that Senju Tobirama mentioned Sarutobi Hiruzen, the opponent and best friend who had been competing with him since childhood!!
Since they became disciples of Tobirama together in their youth, the two were like two sides of a coin—Sarutobi Hiruzen, with his gentle and honest nature and inclusive ninjutsu talent, could always easily win praise from others; while he, Danzō, relied on ruthless means and fighting at all costs to earn a place in the shadows.
For so many years, they fought over ninjutsu, over the number of missions, and over the weight in Lord Tobirama's heart.
Now... it seems the winner has been decided!
"This time, I finally won, Hiruzen!"
Shimura Danzō suppressed his excitement, looked up at Senju Tobirama, with a longing look in his eyes: "Quick, Teacher, say it, I am stronger than Hiruzen!!"
At this time, the corners of Senju Tobirama's mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.
Question: How to stimulate Shimura Danzō's subjective initiative to complete the mission.
Answer: Use Sarutobi Hiruzen for comparison.
He knew too well how to deal with such young ninjas.
Just shout a few slogans with them, and they would rush forward with boiling blood.... Clearly, Uchiha Makoto wasn't much older than them, why did he... damn it every time he faced Uchiha Makoto!
Subsequently, Senju Tobirama did not disappoint Shimura Danzō this time.
"After my careful consideration, compared to you, Sarutobi Hiruzen's comprehensive ability is not suitable for this mission, and he cannot complete this mission!"
Shimura Danzō was satisfied, as if he had received a great reward, and the joy on his face could no longer be suppressed.
"Willing to dedicate loyalty to Teacher!"
"I will complete this mission at all costs."
Facing Danzō's statement, Senju Tobirama nodded with a smile, then took out a mission scroll from his bosom and threw it to Shimura Danzō in front of him.
Shimura Danzō took the mission scroll and couldn't wait to open it immediately. After reading the mission introduction, his blood cooled down instantly as if poured with a basin of cold water.
Let him lead a ninja squad to assassinate the Lord Elder's family?
What a huge crime this must be!
Once the matter was exposed, not only would he suffer, but the Shimura clan behind him would also be in big trouble. It was not impossible for the Shimura clan to be uprooted all at once because of this matter and completely removed from the ninja world.
"Teacher, I... assassinate the Lord Elder, how can our Konoha do such a thing? Once His Highness the Daimyo knows..."
"Lord Hokage..."
"You are afraid."
Shimura Danzō couldn't help asking Senju Tobirama.
Leaving aside the risk of the mission, he really couldn't figure out why Senju Tobirama wanted him to lead a ninja squad to assassinate the Lord Elder of the Land of Fire.
Konoha is the guardian ninja village of the Land of Fire!
And what's more terrible is..
Lord Hokage probably doesn't know about this matter.
And Senju Tobirama interrupted Shimura Danzō's words...
He didn't want to do such a treasonous thing either, wasn't he pulled onto the pirate ship by that naturally evil brat Uchiha Makoto?
As for his brother... this matter must not be known by him no matter what!
A sentence "you are afraid" also silenced Shimura Danzō, because he was indeed afraid.
Senju Tobirama was mentally prepared for this. Any ninja in Konoha knowing that they had to execute a mission like "assassinating the Lord Elder's family of the Land of Fire" would be afraid and even show resistance.
.... The ninja tool theory is not omnipotent either.
"Danzō, the reason behind this matter is very complicated. Logically speaking, a ninja of your level is not qualified to ask about the reason behind it."
"But to satisfy your curiosity, I can make an exception and tell you part of it."
"The construction of Konoha can be said to be mighty, and everyone is deep in the torrent. During this period, many people stood on the tide relying on their own efforts, or luck. Above the tide is infinite scenery, infinite temptation, and infinite risk..."
"And I work diligently, wholeheartedly for the construction of Konoha, but some people always want to destroy Konoha's development."
"Teacher, you mean... Uchiha?"
Shimura Danzō looked at such eloquent and impassioned Senju Tobirama, almost understanding instantly.
He immediately thought of the people who "destroy Konoha's development" in the teacher's mouth.... Besides the Uchiha clan, who else could it be?
"That's right, and the Uchiha clan has frequently attacked me recently. Standing behind them is the Lord Elder of the Land of Fire."
"They have reached a secret deal... For Konoha, some things have to be done."
"Danzō, I ask you, love the Land of Fire, or love Konoha!!"
"Love Konoha!!"
"Louder!"
"Love Konoha!!!"
Between questions and answers.
Senju Tobirama had helped Shimura Danzō complete part of the psychological construction.
Any treasonous thing that would be scoffed at by the world, once hung with the high-sounding correct slogan "everything is for Konoha," can easily cover up the filth and mistakes inside, and even let the "evildoer" stand on the moral high ground and accuse those who try to reveal the truth of being traitors to the village.
—In this regard, Danzō should be better than his master in the future!
Seeing that Shimura Danzō had been persuaded, Senju Tobirama decided to make persistent efforts.
"Danzō, as long as this action is done cleanly enough, I will protect you afterwards."
"Of course... if you are unwilling, I will put a secrecy seal on you, and then change someone to execute this mission. Maybe Sarutobi Hiruzen can also be competent for this mission."
Senju Tobirama said so, his voice slow and heavy, even carrying a hint of disappointment.
As long as the mission process is done cleanly enough without leaving traces, he and Uchiha Makoto cooperating with each other can definitely protect Shimura Danzō.
However, he also gave Shimura Danzō another choice.
That is to refuse this mission, and after applying the secrecy seal, change someone to execute the mission... for example, let Sarutobi Hiruzen execute this mission.
And hearing Senju Tobirama's tone and words, Shimura Danzō's originally hesitant mood changed immediately.
—The opportunity to completely establish in the teacher's heart that his ability is stronger than Sarutobi Hiruzen is right in front of him. I must consider whether this will be the only chance in my life.
"Teacher, please be sure to entrust this mission to me. I will handle it beautifully and will never fail!"
"Even if I am unfortunate... that is my personal act, unrelated to Konoha!"
Shimura Danzō's cheeks were flushed, his breathing heavy, speaking extremely seriously.
Senju Tobirama no longer kept a straight face at this time, a smile appeared on his face, and he walked up to Shimura Danzō and patted his shoulder kindly and encouragingly.
Not only that, but he also said a lot of encouraging words.
"Sarutobi Hiruzen.... You should encourage yourself!"
"Teacher...."
.......
Akatsuki Ninja Village.
Senju Tobirama was busy preparing for Konoha's internal reform and also busy preparing personnel for assassinating the Lord Elder of the Land of Fire, extremely busy.
And Uchiha Makoto here was not much better.
He was mentally and physically exhausted, pacing back and forth anxiously in the room.
Because... Uzumaki Tsubaki was about to give birth.
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