Naruto: I Can Take People Through the Ninja World in the Future

Currently, in the Hokage's office of Konoha Village, Parallel World 2.

The young Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, was hurriedly handling government affairs, while Senju Tobirama lay in a rocking chair behind him.

In the previous major battle, to avoid Madara's genjutsu, Tobirama unhesitatingly stabbed his own eyes, blinding himself.

Though repaired with transplants upon returning to the village, they weren't as good as the originals.

Tobirama needed rest and time to adapt.

Thus, government affairs during this period were handed to Hiruzen.

Though Hiruzen had major issues in the future, the future had changed, hadn't it?

Tobirama understood his beloved disciple from a later generation, Minato, wasn't born yet.

Current heirs, besides Kagami, all had flaws to varying degrees.

Despite flaws, directly dismissing Hiruzen and appointing Kagami as Hokage wasn't wise!

The Uchiha clan had just suffered a heavy blow from Madara; though not the village Uchiha's fault, it had an impact.

Pushing Kagami to Hokage now was like roasting him over a fire.

Without Madara's attack, Konoha might fracture internally.

Hiruzen's appointment wasn't just Tobirama's choice but also because he represented most Konoha ninja clans' interests.

Moreover, Hiruzen hadn't made any mistakes.

During this period, aside from slightly lacking strength, his performance met Hokage standards.

Tobirama had no reason to 'replace the old with the young,' right?

Lately, Hiruzen showed rapid growth.

It was time to trust his beloved disciple, Hiruzen.

"Sensei?"

"What?"

"The chaos in Sunagakure has results." Hiruzen reviewed the latest intel from Sunagakure spies, his face beaming.

"Oh?"

"It says Chiyo quelled the rebellion in Sunagakure and inherited the Third Kazekage position!"

"Oh? That girl your age?"

"Yes."

"Her strength's decent, but she lacks experience. Is Sunagakure so devoid of talent they let her rise…" Tobirama smirked, curious how Chiyo ascended?

If the Second Kazekage Shamon were alive, he could've suppressed internal dissent and fully supported Chiyo's rise.

Sadly, he died under Madara's 'Chibaku Tensei Meteor.'

Without the previous Kage's suppression and support, a young woman in her early 20s would struggle to subdue all factions vying for power in the village.

Sunagakure's environment and methods were harsher, with crueler power struggles.

Power anywhere was the most alluring poison.

Even in Konoha, how many issues arose, how many died, just for the Hokage position?

For instance, Hiruzen's appointment this time—if not for support from the Uzumaki, Sarutobi, Shimura, Akimichi clans, and others…

Even with the Second Hokage's will, Hiruzen might not have sat securely as Hokage.

At least, civil war would've erupted…

Compared to Sunagakure, Chiyo's quick quelling of civil war and secure Kazekage position seemed odd.

Though Tobirama didn't care much about Sunagakure now, basic curiosity remained.

"Details?"

"This is Danzō's decrypted secret report; it explains why."

Hiruzen handed the decrypted report to Tobirama; reading it, Tobirama understood.

After the previous war, Sunagakure's tens of thousands of main forces were two-thirds annihilated; surviving escapees were terrified.

Beyond population and foundation, Sunagakure plummeted overnight to the bottom of the five great villages.

Nearly on par with Takigakure, Kusagakure, and the like.

Iwagakure and Kumogakure were long destroyed; now, only Konoha, Sunagakure, and Kirigakure remained.

Thus, Sunagakure was in chaos, with factions eyeing the Kazekage position.

The Second Kazekage Shamon seemed to have anticipated this or prepared for the worst.

While passing the role to Chiyo early, he left a loyal Anbu group, some high-ranking Shamon faction officials, and many young low-level ninjas… all chose to support Chiyo.

Normally, this force meant little, but in Sunagakure's current extreme weakness, it was enough to tip the scales!

Though Chiyo didn't intend to kill, she couldn't resist Danzō's instigation and persuasion!

Young as he was, Danzō's oratory skills were at their peak; a wind element master weaving illusions—how could his persuasion be poor?

Under Danzō's verbal instigation, for Sunagakure's overall good, Chiyo reluctantly decided to strike and suppress all rebel forces first!

Note, Chiyo's faction wasn't weak.

In Sunagakure now, besides Jinchuriki Bumpuku, no worthy Kage remained.

Chiyo and Danzō, as Elite Jōnin, were Sunagakure's top combat forces.

With moral legitimacy and covert attacks, it wasn't surprising they quickly suppressed other opposition.

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After succeeding, Chiyo ascended the Kazekage throne.

She didn't forget Danzō's great contribution. Though village pressure prevented naming him Kazekage advisor, her rewards were generous.

With a wave, she handed Sunagakure's entire Ninja Academy to Danzō, making him Education Minister with real power!

He not only had authority to train Sunagakure's next ninja generation but also gained partial high-level rights to participate in village governance and policy discussions.

In Sunagakure's top meetings, as a defected traitor, Danzō's voice was small, but he could whisper to and instigate Chiyo!

As long as his suggestions were 'reasonable,' the young, new Third Kazekage was willing to heed Danzō's advice!

This doubled Danzō's power, nearly rivaling a Kazekage advisor.

The 'merit of escorting the dragon' applied in Sunagakure too!

Many Sunagakure ninjas even secretly spread rumors that the Konoha defector, Shimura Danzō, was the man behind the new Kazekage!

This naturally sparked dissatisfaction among some Sunagakure ninjas.

Sadly, Danzō's strength was evident; he easily subdued opponents with exceptional kunai taijutsu.

His oratory wasn't casually shown; only Kage-title holders deserved Danzō's persuasive tongue.

Others only tasted his kunai!

With solid strength, backed by Kazekage Chiyo and lifesaving aid from Kazekage Advisor Ebizo… even Sunagakure's strongest, Bumpuku, never opposed.

Danzō secured his desired ministerial role, becoming a high-ranking official with real power in Sunagakure.

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"I see!"

"Danzō's a high-ranking Sunagakure official?"

"This job's truly outstanding!"

"But how did he handle that new Kazekage, Chiyo? Just with lifesaving aid, he gained such full trust?"

"Quite interesting…"

Reading Danzō's secret report, Tobirama was touched yet doubtful.

With his sharp but slightly insensitive mind, he couldn't grasp how male-female emotions affected rational decisions.

He could only assume Danzō had extraordinary ability.

In an inhumane way, he gained the new Kazekage's full trust, acting freely in Sunagakure.

"Sensei, Danzō's done exceptionally well!"

"In such a short time, he became a spy among Sunagakure's top officials and even controls the Ninja Academy!"

"An unprecedented feat, a great merit!"

Hiruzen genuinely rejoiced for Danzō.

Their bond and friendship were pure, untainted by power intrigues.

So Hiruzen was truly happy for Danzō's achievements.

"Not bad! I didn't expect such efficiency. In just months, he reached this stage."

Tobirama hadn't truly expected Danzō's success; he gave him a tough task to keep training him, preventing further deviation.

He never imagined this overlooked chess piece would succeed so spectacularly!

"Sensei, Danzō asks if it's time to harvest?"

"He says he now controls all Sunagakure's defense maps and weaknesses; with the right timing, he can fully cooperate with Konoha to easily conquer Sunagakure!"

Hiruzen grew excited, feeling this plan's success rate was high.

Sunagakure was indeed very weak, its health reduced over seventy percent.

A golden chance to strike while they're down and finish them!

Hiruzen even considered, if this succeeded in wiping out Sunagakure, Danzō, leading the charge, would be highly rewarded.

As Hokage, what reward should he give?

Tough to decide!

"Tch! He dreams big."

Tobirama saw Danzō's 'harvest' proposal in the secret report.

He knew the plan's success rate was high.

But clearly, Danzō and Hiruzen overlooked other factors.

"Not yet. Now's not the time to wipe out Sunagakure. Let Danzō keep spying."

"Huh? Sensei, why?"

"Fool! Don't you think, to wipe out Sunagakure risk-free, especially capturing Jinchuriki Shukaku, I'd need to act personally with enough elite forces?"

"But if that bastard Madara and Kirigakure seize the chance to attack our village, then what?"

"Could you hold them off?"

"Just Sunagakure—is it worth risking our village?"

Tobirama scolded Hiruzen.

He didn't deny Danzō's proposal; but to Tobirama, Uchiha Madara and Kirigakure posed greater threats.

Sunagakure, a dispensable ally, could be conquered anytime.

But rushing and endangering his village was the height of foolishness.

"Sensei's right! But… if Uchiha Madara and Kirigakure really attack, with or without you, it wouldn't matter, right?" Hiruzen asked, confused, his eyes full of sincerity.

"Saru!!! Want your skin to itch, huh?!"

Tobirama's anger flared, a water whip instantly forming in his hand.

Clearly, past practices had addicted Tobirama to 'whip education.'