As for Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, these two Konoha Advisors have even less motive. If they were to engage in internal power struggles from a benefit standpoint, they would target Shimura Danzo, the Hokage Assistant, not escalate to the Hokage level to go against Hatake Sakumo.
The same goes for the Nara clan. The Ino-Shika-Cho have always been staunch supporters of the Sarutobi Clan...
Regarding the Head and Deputy Head of the Anbu mentioned by Aomi, Senju Tobirama immediately excluded them. Their status and authority aren't sufficient.
That leaves only one person—Shimura Danzo.
Senju Tobirama's expression was quite grim. He had no particular bias against Shimura Danzo; in fact, he had always seen potential in him.
Senju Tobirama merely thought Shimura Danzo was not fit to be Hokage, though this wasn't a criticism, as Hokage Assistant is still a position of immense influence, which many Konoha Ninja could only dream of.
However, Shimura Danzo's recent behavior had already begun to arouse Senju Tobirama's suspicion...
His overbearing, arrogant conduct while recruiting Aomi, attempting to forcibly take Aomi to the Root with military might. It seemed this wasn't the first time he attempted such a thing, as Sarutobi Hiruzen's reaction back then wasn't one of shock.
Asuma discovered human experiments; Shimura Danzo and Orochimaru secretly abducted village ninjas for Wood Release research, causing numerous injuries and deaths.
During the handover of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, he set a trap for Sarutobi Hiruzen, not only failing to support Hiruzen as Hokage but also aggressively demanding assurances that could shake his position.
All these incidents combined made Senju Tobirama exhale a long, heavy breath.
The Ninja World is not only possessed by the Uchiha's so-called demonic nature.
Rather than demonic nature, it can be said that the ninja, growing under intense pressure from an early age, easily collapses mentally and becomes obsessed, losing reason and boundaries, and does whatever it takes to achieve their inner goals.
This is a common phenomenon, only occurring more frequently in the Uchiha Clan due to the Sharingan's impact on the brain.
Senju Tobirama recalled the complex and unwilling expression on Shimura Danzo's face on the day of his tactical retreat, Danzo's failing dispute with Sarutobi Hiruzen over the Hokage position, their childhood rivalry, and the recent developments, realizing that something was wrong—
Shimura Danzo, because of his obsession with the Hokage position, had become as obsessive as an Uchiha ensnared by demonic nature!
Although Senju Tobirama didn't have evidence, his years as Hokage, his wisdom, and his understanding of Shimura Danzo made him highly suspicious of his once favored student.
"Tobirama, why aren't you speaking?"
Aomi looked at the silent Senju Tobirama, sighed, and said, "A mole indeed is troublesome..."
"I suspect Shimura Danzo."
Senju Tobirama spoke coldly, "Aomi, please investigate this matter for me. It's crucial for the village's future."
"Shimura Danzo?"
Aomi suppressed his inner laughter, shook his head in confusion:
"A mole as the Hokage Assistant? Tobirama, I think that's a bit extreme. If the second-in-command targets his own, the village would be uninhabitable."
"You need to be fair. Although Shimura Danzo's actions sometimes don't align with the Will of Fire, on such major issues, you wouldn't expect something like this, right?"
Senju Tobirama let out a heavy sigh, "Aomi, you're still too naive..."
"People change, especially in the Ninja World, where the human mind is the most unfathomable."
Senju Tobirama said solemnly, "Love, power, obsession, the Ninja Path... for a ninja's fragile yet resilient heart, falling into the Demon Path is easy, which is why I proposed the Will of Fire."
"Aomi, do you think the Will of Fire is rigorous?"
Senju Tobirama observed Aomi's puzzled expression and posed a strange question.
Aomi smiled, "It's alright; it's more advanced than the other Hidden Villages' slogans."
If someone else had answered this way, it would have been a taboo.
Describing the Will of Fire as a slogan could be seen as an implication of its falseness, a lack of loyalty.
But Senju Tobirama's eyes lit up, "Exactly, Aomi, the Will of Fire is a slogan."
Senju Tobirama slowly explained:
"The Will of Fire doesn't have strict rules or specific implementation conditions. It is but a slogan to unite hearts, providing hope and aspirations for ninjas under immense pressure, a psychological solace."
"Is the Will of Fire important? Yes and no..."
"What's truly important is the core beliefs, the faith to better the village for friends, companions, not paying lip service to the Will of Fire while harboring selfish desires."
Aomi looked blankly at Tobirama, blinking.
Tobirama, are you really going to be the zero-score Will of Fire Hokage? How did this persona become yours...
Recently, Senju Tobirama consistently imparted strange thoughts to Aomi, differing from the traditional Will of Fire, urging Aomi to think like he did as Hokage, just like himself wearing the Hokage hat back then.
This wasn't akin to Sarutobi Hiruzen's praise for Uchiha Itachi's ability to think like the Hokage at the age of seven—
Rather, it sincerely told Aomi that some things are merely slogans, tools to unite people; as Hokage, what attitude and mindset should be held, fearing Aomi would become a simpleton, a pushover...