Based on the information provided by the [system], Tsunade judged that as long as no one was killed, the impact on history would not be significant.

There was no doubt that she had misunderstood.

Killing is only the easiest way to cause history to deviate, but it is not the most fundamental and powerful deflecting force. Human hearts are the ones.

When Kato's team returned to the camp with three Root ninjas and reunited with Jiraiya and Orochimaru, a complete uproar broke out.

Especially Orochimaru, he instantly thought of the strange trap that his disciple Nawaki encountered five years ago.

Under the guidance of Orochimaru, the grown-up Rope Tree grew into a qualified senior Chunin, and he immediately thought of what happened five years ago.

Rope Tree's eyes instantly became bloodshot. He attacked him five years ago, and today he attacked Tsunade again. They were really going to tear each other apart!

Fortunately, this young man has grown very fast in the past five years and is not as rough as he was when he was young. He can finally suppress his anger.

Instead, it was Jiraiya who exploded first. He jumped up and shouted angrily: "Root! Shimura Danzo! Since he wants to die, I will grant his wish!"

Orochimaru pressed Jiraiya's shoulder and pulled him to sit down. At the same time, he looked at Kato Dan: "Kato Jonin, you are the most direct victim this time. What do you say we should do?"

Kato Dan was known for his mild temper, but he was an elite jonin after all. When someone tried to murder him, he naturally felt murderous: "Orochimaru, I will not let this go this time. Someone must pay with their life to compensate for the shock I received."

Orochimaru nodded and turned to Tsunade: "Very good, Tsunade, what do you think?"

Tsunade gritted her teeth and said, "Shimura Danzo must die!"

Before Orochimaru could ask, Nawaki also jumped up and said, "I also think that Shimura Danzo must die!"

Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Tsunade, Kato Dan, and Nawaki are all representatives of the new generation of Konoha Village. Once they reach a consensus, even the Third Hokage will not be able to compete with them.

Among these five people, Orochimaru was the undisputed leader. After collecting other opinions, he concluded: "My opinion is the same as everyone else. Shimura Danzo must die."

"But I want to make it clear, Shimura Danzo has an unusual relationship with our Third Hokage. If you want Shimura Danzo to die, Sarutobi-sensei must first leave the position of Hokage."

Jiraiya was shocked. He yelled, "Why is it related to Sarutobi-sensei? What does this have to do with the teacher?"

Orochimaru looked at Jiraiya and said, "Jiraiya, with your current brain, it is difficult for me to explain it to you clearly. If you believe me, you only need to know that as long as Sarutobi-sensei is the Third Hokage, Danzo Shimura will not die, and it will not even be possible to remove him from the Root position."

"Shimura Danzo has done so many things in the village. When has the teacher not criticized him 'severely'? And when has he been allowed to leave the Root?"

Jiraiya was speechless, unable to refute what Orochimaru said. He had been unable to argue with Orochimaru since he was a child and had long been accustomed to it. If the matter was changed, he would just act like a rogue with his words, but he would agree with Orochimaru's words in his heart.

But this time was different. Orochimaru targeted Sarutobi Hiruzen, which Jiraiya could not accept.

He murmured, "How could this happen?"

"Can't we protest to the teacher and ask him to execute Shimura Danzo?"

Tsunade shook her head and said, "That's impossible. Could our combined power surpass that of the Aburame clan?"

"Last year, Shimura Danzo forcibly took away the children of the Aburame clan to train as Root ninjas, but in the end, not a single one survived. The Aburame clan protested fiercely, but in the end, they were suppressed by Sarutobi Sensei."

Jiraiya finally struggled and said, "But if we do this, we will be overthrowing our superiors."

Kato Dan suddenly laughed and said, "Jiraiya, is it me who almost died, not you or Tsunade, so you don't care?"

"Do you think if I endure it, I won't die next time?"

"Can you give me a guarantee?"

"Or do you think my life is worthless, and it doesn't matter whether I live or die. If I am murdered by Shimura Danzo, it would be best for me to die for the sake of the Third Hokage's reputation?"

Every word Kato Dan said was heart-piercing and sharp, poking holes all over Jiraiya's body.

He was speechless, unable to answer Kato Dan's question.

Nawaki also added: "Brother Jiraiya, is it only after my sister and I die that you think our rebellion is necessary?"

Jiraiya couldn't hold it in any longer. He shook his head and said, "No, no, I definitely don't think so. I swear!"

Orochimaru spoke again: "Then it is confirmed. Our request this time is very simple. Shimura Danzo must die."

The person who was most affected by the fact that Rope Tree was not dead was not Tsunade, but Orochimaru.

In the history of Rope Tree's death, Orochimaru quickly lost his humanity and mixed with Danzo Shimura without any hindrance for the sake of profit, just to get more experimental resources.

By saving the life of Orochimaru's first disciple, Nawaki, Orochimaru's humanity was also preserved. He would be angry like a normal person and would seek revenge at all costs.

Ever since it was confirmed five years ago that the Root ninjas were involved in the trap, Orochimaru has determined that Danzo Shimura is his enemy. Not only has he not shown any intention of cooperating with him, he has also been secretly planning a revenge plan.

Today, he finally thinks the time is ripe.

Tsunade continued loudly, "Yes, Shimura Danzo must die. If Sarutobi-sensei doesn't want to, then let him step down. He has been the Hokage for ten years, it's about time for someone else to take over."

Kato Dan agreed: "I agree, but I am a little worried. Can the five of us really make the Third Hokage bow his head if we unite together?"

"To put it another way, if the Third Generation refuses to bow his head and insists on keeping Danzo, can we really force him to step down?"

Orochimaru asked, "Kato Jonin, what do you mean?"

Kato Dan replied: "My idea is, should we contact more people, such as Senior Hatake Sakumo, such as the Uchiha clan and the Ino-Shika-Chou clan?"

Orochimaru chuckled and said, "That's not necessary."

"Senior Hatake Sakumo is too naive. He only believes in the spirit of fire. He is a guy who cannot be convinced."

"The Uchiha clan doesn't even have a clan leader. There's no way to win them over or convince them, and they're not trustworthy."

"The Ino-Shika-Chou clan and other ninjas are all old foxes. They will not stand with us until we win."

After hearing Orochimaru's analysis, several people couldn't help but frown. These were all unfavorable conditions.

But Orochimaru suddenly laughed: "The most important thing is that we are strong enough."

Kato Dan asked in surprise: "Is the strength enough? How is this possible? The enemy is the Third Hokage."

Orochimaru looked at Tsunade and said, "The key is the Senju clan that disappeared long ago. From what I have observed, the Senju clan has been regrouping in the past five years."

"The Senju clan, which was disbanded by the Second Hokage Senju Tobirama, has become extremely powerful after being reorganized."

Orochimaru said with emotion: "They are scattered in every department of Konoha Village, every ninja unit, and even in every five ordinary civilian families, there is one ninja from the Senju clan."

"As we all know, civilian ninjas are the foundation of Sarutobi-sensei's power, but more than 90% of those outstanding civilian jonins are Senju clan ninjas who changed their names."

"From this perspective, Sarutobi-sensei has every motivation to take out Nawaki and Kato Dan, because you have the potential to become the ruthless heart of the Senju clan and unite this force again."

"You two are a direct threat to the power base of the Third Hokage."

"The interesting thing is that now, besides the two of you, there is someone else who can become the core of the Senju clan and put it into practice to unite the Senju clan."

Orochimaru turned his gaze to Tsunade and asked, "Is that so, Lady Tsunade?"

Tsunade panicked: "I'm not, I didn't, don't talk nonsense, Orochimaru."

Orochimaru was also shocked to find that Tsunade's panic and denial were extremely real. He even stood up uncontrollably and said, "Tsunade, it's really not you who integrated the Senju clan?"

Tsunade smiled bitterly and said, "It's really not me. I don't have such great ability."

Suddenly, she shouted in surprise: "Ah, could it be her?"

Except for Kato Dan who seemed to be thinking about something, everyone else asked the same question: "Who is it?"

Tsunade then told everyone about meeting another Tsunade on the front line today, and everyone was greatly surprised.

Orochimaru suddenly thought of the Tsunade who saved Rope Tree five years ago, who was also a different Tsunade.

Five years ago, he was attacked by Rope Tree and scolded by that weird Tsunade. His mind was a little confused and his suspicion of her was left unresolved.

But after hearing Tsunade say today that she had also met another self, Orochimaru couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

He couldn't help but worry whether a third party had intervened in this matter and whether he had become a pawn being used by others.

After thinking for a while, Orochimaru finally made the decision to launch the attack.

As the saying goes, once the arrow is on the string, it has to be shot.

Regardless of whether there was a third party or not, with the outbreak of the incident of Kato Dan being attacked, especially since Kato Dan escaped the crisis of death, it would definitely arouse Shimura Danzo's vigilance.

It is still unknown what will happen to the person who saved Kato Dan, but Orochimaru's five years of preparation will definitely be exposed to Shimura Danzo's eyes.

Rather than being passively attacked by Shimura Danzo, it would be more advantageous to launch an attack while Shimura Danzo is unaware of the situation.

Orochimaru nodded and said, "Even if we are used by a third party, we have no choice but to mobilize."

"And I think this person should be on our side."

Tsunade, Kato Dan and Nawaki were the direct victims. After they looked at each other, Tsunade slammed the table and said loudly: "Let's do it. Just like Orochimaru said, the arrow is on the string and has to be shot."

"This time and last time, someone intervened and saved Shengshu and Duan's lives, but what about next time?"

"Shimura Danzo has put his knife to our hearts. We have no way out."

Orochimaru looked at Jiraiya and asked, "Jiraiya, do you choose to participate in the operation, or treat it as if the divine grace is invisible?"

Jiraiya took a deep breath, but still couldn't cheer up. He said sullenly, "The Three Ninjas of Konoha will not split up. I will definitely participate in any action that you two agree on."

"I just hope that the final conflict with Sarutobi-sensei doesn't develop to the point of physical combat."

Orochimaru smiled helplessly and said, "I hope so, but it's not up to us to decide."

He gave the order: "Since everyone has approved, let's officially launch the plan to hunt down Danzo."

"The first step is to return to Konoha Village secretly and concentrate our forces in Konoha Village..."

…

The report about Kato Dan's death in an attack on the front line was delivered to Konoha Village at the fastest speed, landed on the desk of the Third Hokage, and was seen by him at the first time.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was furious. He slammed the table hard and ordered the Anbu ninja to find Danzo Shimura.

As soon as Danzo Shimura entered the door, he was severely scolded by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Asshole, why did you attack Kato Dan? He is the most outstanding young ninja in Konoha Village. What on earth are you thinking, Danzo?"

Shimura Danzo did not feel uneasy at all. He held his head high and said, "What am I thinking? Everything I do is for Konoha Village!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was furious: "You bastard!"

Danzo has been using this sentence to counter Sarutobi Hiruzen for some years, to the point where he would be scolded whenever he uttered it.

This time was no exception. The middle-aged version of Sarutobi Hiruzen opened the scene with the word "bastard" and then began to curse Danzo Shimura endlessly, scolding him to pieces.

Danzo Shimura had no power to fight back at all. He was so frustrated that he felt like exploding. His face was as black and red as pig liver, his hands were clenched into fists, and his teeth were squeaking.

Fortunately, before he came in, the Third Hokage had asked everyone to retreat, so there were no bystanders at this scene, and Shimura Danzo could still barely endure it.

This is the tacit understanding between the two.

This game can probably be played for a few more years.

Ten years later, when faced with Sarutobi Hiruzen's questioning, Danzo Shimura would still answer "I did it all for Konoha", but it could no longer arouse the slightest reaction from Sarutobi Hiruzen.

The content of the verbal interactive game between the two people was also drastically reduced, leaving only two short sentences.

"You regret it!"

"My shadow!"

Finally, there is the sound of a door slamming with a “bang”.

Only then will it be the most classic scene in Naruto.

After cursing for a full hour, Sarutobi Hiruzen finally stopped, took a breath and asked, "Kato Dan is not dead, how are you going to deal with the aftermath?"

Danzo Shimura was also a weirdo. He endured his anger for a long time and his hair stood up in anger. But as Sarutobi Hiruzen softened his tone, his anger subsided.

I can only say that Danzo Shimura and Hiruzen Sarutobi are true love. This feeling of love and hate is really addictive.

In addition, Danzo never shy away from insults and dirt, so it is no wonder that Danzo can act so recklessly but still always receive Sarutobi Hiruzen's wholehearted protection.

Although Danzo only has a bad temper, a personality that makes people want to vomit, and is reckless and brainless when doing things, he is already a very rare good subordinate.

There are only tens of thousands of ninjas in Konoha Village, and only a few hundred of the Jonin-level ninjas. Among them, there is a Kage-level ninja who is willing to be the black glove for the Third Hokage. Sarutobi Hiruzen really deserves to be blessed.

Of course, if he was willing to follow the righteous path of the First and Second Hokage, and had no selfish desire to make profits for the Sarutobi clan, he would not need Shimura Danzo.

After all, Konoha Village has a strong appeal, and there are many Konoha ninjas who are willing to die for the benefit of Konoha Village. This is also the reason why the Third Hokage can send a large number of children to the battlefield by giving them a ninja title, and has not suffered any backlash so far.

But there are very few ninjas who are willing to work for the personal interests of the Third Hokage.

After all, ninjas usually risk their lives when on missions. It is natural to risk your life to earn money and status, and it is not impossible to risk your life for the prosperity of Konoha Village, but risking your life for the family of your third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen?

You're lucky to have even one fool like Danzo Shimura.

Shimura Danzo sneered, "Kato Dan is lucky that he didn't die. What consequences can there be? Does he dare to question me?"

The Third Hokage sighed and asked, "Danzo, why do you think he doesn't dare?"

Danzo was stunned: "He dares to question me, which means he is questioning Konoha Village, which is an act of subjugation!"

"But Kato Dan questioned it!" Sarutobi Hiruzen threw a piece of paper to Danzo: "Look for yourself, your subordinates are too useless, otherwise they would not have completed the mission and were caught by the enemy."

"Now, Kato Dan, together with Orochimaru, Tsunade, and Rope Tree, the four of them are questioning me together. They have linked this assassination to Rope Tree five years ago, and asked me to thoroughly investigate the Root and give you the most severe punishment."

Shimura Danzo read the document at a glance. He did not feel guilty, but shouted angrily: "Damn it, they are lucky enough not to die. How dare they question the Hokage?"

"This is outrageous! He must be severely punished, locked up and tortured. Anyone who dares to oppose the Hokage must be behind a huge conspiracy!"

Yes, Danzo Shimura has an unimaginable superstition about the Hokage. In his heart, the Hokage is supreme, and whoever sits on the throne of Hokage is the absolute authority and absolutely sacred and cannot be questioned.

Anyone who dares to question the Hokage must die!

Well, except for him, Danzo Shimura.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed helplessly at Shimura Danzo's brainless answer, but he felt more relieved in his heart.

Only such an idiot is the best black glove. He can be restrained by the hope of becoming Hokage. It is really cheap.

Sarutobi Hiruzen replied, "Danzo, you don't understand at all."

"There are so many geniuses in Konoha Village, why are only Hatake Sakumo, Kato Dan, Orochimaru, Tsunade, Jiraiya and Nawaki outstanding talents of the younger generation?"

"Because each of the six of them has capital that cannot be ignored. When four of them unite, even I, the Third Hokage, cannot ignore them, let alone end this inquiry with a single order."

The Third Hokage smiled bitterly and said, "The Hokage's authority has its limits."