"This External Demon … Is it really stronger than the Kyuubi?"
In the Hokage Office, when Tang Hao submitted the content of their mission for the past few days in written form, the expression on Sandaime's face gradually became serious.
Tang Hao shook his head, after all, he hasn't seen the real Kyuubi, but … "Perhaps the strength of the two is equal, but in terms of threat alone, I think the External Demon is stronger than the Kyuubi, because the Kyuubi can't evolve, and once the External Demon evolves to its full form …"
"Well, what you said makes a lot of sense." The Third-Generation King put down the letter, took a deep drag on his pipe, and looked up. "Fortunately, you were here this time. That's why we were able to eliminate the threat of the Fiends. Otherwise, if they were allowed to enter the Land of Fire, the consequences would be unimaginable."
Although Sandaime hasn't been in contact with an External Demon, thinking about the possible consequences, Sandaime couldn't help but feel a little scared. Such a creature that surpasses the tailed beast lurking in the dark, the threat to the shinobi world is too great. If Konoha didn't stop it this time and really let it enter the Land of Fire, then his position as the Hokage of Konoha wouldn't be stable.
Don't look at his position as the Hokage, he has the power of the Land of Fire above him, and Konoha's advisor below him, he is restrained from both sides, and once the Land of Fire is dissatisfied with him, it would only be a matter of time before he steps down.
Therefore, Sandaime acquiesced to the existence of people like Danzo. Most of Danzo's actions are known to Sandaime, and although he doesn't agree with it, he also doesn't oppose it. After all, to maintain the stability of the village, there is indeed a need for people to do the dirty work.
Just like the destruction of the Uchiha Clan, the Uchiha Clan's intention of a coup was clear, Sandaime neither suppressed their strength nor prestige, nor did he have a way to make the two sides coexist peacefully, so he could only let Danzo do whatever he wanted. Although it was a pity that the Uchiha Clan was destroyed, at least the village was protected.
However, in recent years, as Sandaime aged, Danzo's ambition has become more and more inflated, and he can't suppress it anymore. If he continues to let it go, it will become the biggest hidden danger for Konoha.
Sandaime-sama kept puffing on his pipe with a frown.
While Sandaime-sama was thinking, Tang Hao didn't say anything to disturb him. Although Sandaime-sama's character was commendable, and some of the things he did made Tang Hao dislike him, such as how he treated Naruto and Konoha's White Fang, but no matter what, Sandaime-sama was always thinking for the sake of the village.
Sometimes, using some underhanded means is understandable. After all, he is the leader of Konoha.
As a Hokage, he has countless responsibilities. One of his decisions can affect the lives of many people, including the survival of Konoha, so he naturally needs to be cautious.
Not to mention the third generation, even the fourth generation would have to bear the greatest responsibility if he was still alive after the Chaos of the Nine-Tails. Even if he was still alive, he would have to bear the greatest responsibility. Even if he was still young and strong and would not be forced to abdicate, his reputation would suffer a great loss. But because he was dead, he could avoid being a scapegoat, because no one could blame a hero who died in battle.
And Sandaime-sama's contributions to Konoha are greater than his mistakes, just like our … Ah, I can't go on!
Tang Hao coughed softly twice and threw all the random thoughts out of his mind.
Sandaime-sama couldn't help but look at him, and suddenly his eyes lit up. He thought of Tang Hao's previous strength. Although he can no longer suppress Danzo, if Tang Hao takes the position of Hokage, Danzo will inevitably have to be careful. Whether it is age or strength, Tang Hao has an absolute advantage over Danzo.
The only problem is his attitude towards the village.
He has always lived under the halo of Yondaime-Sama and has no ambition. His attitude towards Konoha is also ambiguous, otherwise, he wouldn't have left the village ten years ago. Whether such a person can bear the responsibility of the Hokage is still unknown.
'Well, forget it, I can still hold on for a few more years anyway.'
Sandaime-sama sighed and then returned to the current problem. "About the Star Nucleus you mentioned, let me take a look."
"Okay." Tang Hao immediately handed the Star Nucleus to Sandaime-sama.
This thing doesn't need to be kept a secret, after all, Kakashi and the others have seen it. He believes that Sandaime-sama will also summon Kakashi and Guy to ask about the details of the mission. If he doesn't announce it, he will be suspected of having ulterior motives.
"Is this the crystal formed by the death of the Demon …" Sandaime-sama looked at it for a while but couldn't see any clues, "Why do you call it the Star Nucleus?"
Tang Hao smiled and said, "Don't you think it looks like a star?"
"Uh … it does look like a star." Sandaime-sama smiled awkwardly, he suddenly found that Tang Hao is still quite childish, even the little star appeared in his eyes.
"In your report, it is said that the Star Nucleus can be used to track the Demon, in that case, I will leave this thing in your care." After a while, Sandaime-sama handed the Star Nucleus back to Tang Hao and said solemnly. "Konoha needs you."
Sandaime-sama's words were very sincere, if someone like Naruto heard such a solemn entrustment from Sandaime-sama, he would most likely be moved to tears, but Tang Hao didn't take it seriously, instead, he felt that it was a pity … According to Sandaime-sama's words, this should be the first time he came into contact with the Star Nucleus, and Konoha probably doesn't have any in stock.
"Wait!"
However, just as Tang Hao reached out to take the Star Nucleus, the door was suddenly pushed open violently, Tang Hao turned his head and saw Danzo walking in with a cane, followed by a man and a woman, they were the two consultants of Konoha.
Sandaime-sama frowned, although Danzo is a senior member of Konoha and can enter his Hokage office at any time, such a rude intrusion is not giving him any face … His dissatisfaction with Danzo deepened.
However, Danzo turned a blind eye to the Star Nucleus in Sandaime-sama's hand and said, "Hizen, I don't agree with your approach."
Sandaime-sama suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice, "What do you think?"
Danzo walked forward, not even looking at Tang Hao's expression, and said, "As far as I know, the Star Nucleus can not only be used to track the traces of the Demon, but it can also be used to absorb natural energy, such a valuable thing shouldn't be given to an ordinary ninja, and … about the latter point, you didn't mention it in your report, did you?"
His last sentence was directed at Tang Hao.
Noticing that Sandaime-sama was looking at him, Tang Hao shrugged and said, "I don't know, I haven't heard of it."
"Ridiculous!" Danzo said in a deep voice, "You have fought with the Demon many times, so you must have obtained the Star Nucleus before, how could you not know about it? I think you obviously want to keep it a secret and keep it for yourself!"
Once again, Konoha's tradition of intrigue began.
Regarding the intrigue with Danzo, Tang Hao really doesn't have the slightest interest, he just wants to quietly be a handsome man who crushes the Star Beast, he doesn't have any intention of getting involved in the high-level struggle of Konoha, so he simply spread out his hands and said, "If you say so, then so be it."
Tang Hao was too lazy to say anything more.
"You …"
Danzo was very dissatisfied with his attitude and was about to get angry, but Sandaime-sama saw some bad signs. He faintly remembered that when Tang Hao left Konoha ten years ago, he also seemed to be disinterested.
"Danzo!" So, without waiting for Danzo to get angry, Sandaime-sama immediately patted the table and said, "Let's not talk about whether Tang Hao knows about it or not, how did you know about it?"
"I did some research before, you don't need to worry about it."
"Nonsense!" Sandaime-sama suddenly stood up and slapped the table, "Since you accused Tang Hao of not reporting it, why didn't you report it to me?"
"I did it for Konoha." Danzo said confidently, "Since the appearance of the Extraterrestrial Demons, I have been committed to studying them, but I was worried that it would cause panic in Konoha, so I tried to hide it. As for Tang Hao … He has been away from the village for too long, whether his heart is still in Konoha or not is unknown."
Heh.
Tang Hao secretly sneered, if Sandaime-sama said that it was for Konoha, he would still believe it, but this Danzo … Maybe he really had a pure heart when he was young, but since he passed by Hokage, this guy has been completely immersed in the pursuit of power and ambition. The so-called 'for Konoha' is nothing more than words he used to hypnotize himself, it's simply a joke.
Sandaime-sama obviously didn't believe his nonsense, "You did it for Konoha, Tang Hao also made a great contribution to Konoha this time, preventing countless people of the Land of Fire from being harmed by the Extraterrestrial Demons, and you have no evidence to prove that he knows everything about the Star Core, so your accusation against him is not valid."
"Okay." Danzo nodded, obviously, his purpose this time wasn't to convict Tang Hao, "But now you already know that the Star Core has great research value, I have a lot of experience in this area, and if more Konoha ninjas are allowed to absorb Nature Energy through the Star Core, then Konoha's strength will rise to a higher level, and they will obtain power comparable to the Extraterrestrial Demons. Even if more Extraterrestrial Demons appear in the future, they won't need to rely on a ninja whose heart isn't in Konoha, so it's best to hand it over to me, and the two advisors also agreed with my decision, Hyuga."
The two advisors also nodded.
Danzo wants the Star Core because of his own selfishness, and the two advisors are probably confused by Danzo's words.
Sandaime-sama slightly frowned, he has to admit that there is some truth in Danzo's words, after all, Tang Hao is just a pure ninja, and Danzo has been meticulously studying the Star Core since his early years. Obviously, Danzo has the advantage in the development of the Star Core, but …
Sandaime-sama looked up and asked, "Tang Hao, what do you say?"
Tang Hao secretly sighed, although he didn't intend to get involved in the intrigue of Konoha, but now it seems that he has to say something, for this Star Core, he is very interested in it.
"I …"
"I don't agree!"
As soon as Tang Hao opened his mouth, a clear voice sounded in his ear.
Everyone looked at the source of the voice and found that the person who spoke was the girl who has been standing behind Tang Hao like a shadow.
Danzo frowned, "Who are you?"
"Konoha's Medical Genin, Aiko Sandō."
"Genin? You are just a Genin, you don't have the right to speak here, get out! "
Danzo said in a deep voice, obviously, in his eyes, a Genin is not qualified to talk to him.
However, Aiko Sandō smiled.
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