Uchiha Arata, seeing that Shimura Danzo had already been completely controlled by the "Bietianshen," no longer lingered in the shadows, but stepped out calmly, exuding an aura of absolute authority.
Danzo, who had his back turned, sensed approaching footsteps and spun around with sharp alertness.
Upon seeing it was Uchiha Arata, his eyes no longer carried any of the old hostility or prejudice toward the Uchiha clan.
Instead, there was a look of obsession, as if he had finally discovered the life purpose he had been chasing for decades.
Seeing Uchiha Arata, Danzo immediately dropped into a half-kneel, his right hand pressed over his chest, acting as though he were Arata's most loyal subordinate.
His voice, though respectful, carried a fervent zeal:
Shimura Danzo greets Lord Arata. Previously, Danzo erred. I beg your forgiveness.
Should Lord Arata be displeased, one command is all it takes, and I will immediately proceed to the Hokage Rock to commit seppuku.
I swear, I will not bring the slightest trouble to you."
Danzo paused briefly before continuing:
However, if Lord Arata shows magnanimity and spares me, Shimura Danzo will dedicate every fiber of my being, even unto death, to serve you without hesitation."
Observing Danzo's reverent and fanatical attitude, Arata knew that even if he ordered Danzo to take his own life, he would comply without a second thought.
Looking down at Danzo kneeling, Arata nodded in satisfaction.
The "Bietianshen" truly was extraordinary, capable of bending even two individuals with early Kage-level strength to his absolute command.
Previously, when controlling the Third Hokage, out of respect for the elder, Arata had not treated him as a subordinate but as an equal, though his orders were still absolute.
Even with respect, the Hokage had no room to resist.
As for Danzo, since Arata had long held a poor impression of him, he made no concessions.
Using the "Bietianshen," Danzo was fully reduced to a subordinate, and the lowest-ranking one at that.
Arata glanced at Danzo still kneeling and did not allow him to rise.
Despite Danzo's age and status as a disciple of Senju Tobirama, and possessing early Kage-level power, letting him kneel a little longer.....say a day or a night.....was perfectly acceptable in Arata's mind.
Turning his attention to Danzo and the Third Hokage, who had risen from his desk and stood beside him, Arata spoke clearly:
Regarding your being under my control, not a word may leak. Continue as if nothing has changed.
All actions against me or the Uchiha clan must cease.
Fabricate reasons if necessary, but ensure no suspicion arises. Understand?"
As Arata's voice grew sterner, his tone rose slightly at the end, signaling the seriousness of the matter.
Both the Third Hokage and Danzo acknowledged, pledging absolute compliance.
Arata felt reasonably assured. Despite differing personalities and methods, both were cunning old foxes, intelligent and vigilant, unlikely to reveal flaws.
Without the "Bietianshen," these two would never have fallen under his hand.
After covering all conceivable contingencies, Arata let out a long breath. Today had been a near-impossible gamble.
By taking control of the Third Hokage and Danzo, he had effectively placed Konoha Village under his grasp.
The other two advisors were insignificant in his calculations, lacking presence and authority.
Only the Third Hokage's leniency kept them tolerated.
Any other Hokage would have removed them long ago.
As for Konoha itself, Arata had no intention of drastic change.
With Indra and Ashura's reincarnations still in the village, they would be needed to seal Ōtsutsuki Kaguya when the time came.
Arata's role would be to oversee from the shadows.
If his own strength became overwhelming, he might even consider giving the millennia-sealed Kaguya some care, for human hearts were compassionate....and Arata was not a man to act solely on appearances.
Minor plot adjustments were possible. For instance, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was advanced in age, and his energy insufficient for the full duties of Hokage.
Arata might recall Tsunade to take the position, letting one of the Sannin assume the role.
Maternity leave for a Hokage, however, remained a matter for Arata to consider.
At that moment, Arata remembered the glasses-wearing kunoichi...Medic Nonoyu.
At this stage, she was probably being
manipulated by Danzo to clash with Medic Kabuto, potentially to her death.
He quickly asked the still kneeling Danzo:
Danzo, the wandering priestess....Medic Nonoyu.....is under your command, correct? Where is she now? How is she?"
Danzo was stunned that Arata even knew about his capable subordinate, Medic Nonoyu. After a brief pause, he respectfully replied:
"Lord Arata, Medic Nonoyu is currently outside on a mission.
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