Chapter 108: Chapter 108 : High Level Meeting
After Tsunade returned to the village, she was quickly escorted to meet with the village elders. As expected, the elders, Homura and Koharu, were eager to discuss one thing: Tsunade taking up the mantle of Hokage.
"Tsunade, we are glad you've returned," Koharu began, her tone serious. "Now, the village needs stability. You are the best candidate to take over as the Fifth Hokage."
Tsunade sighed, already dreading the conversation. This is why she was hesitant to come here in the first place. Though she said earlier that she ain't becoming the Hokage but what's the point of saying that to a little kid like Shika or even Jiraiya for that matter?
The real people who want her to be the Hokage are this elder and probably the Daimiyo.
"I'm not interested in becoming Hokage. I agreed to return to the village, nothing more," she said bluntly.
The elders were taken aback. They hadn't realized that Tsunade had no intention of accepting the position. They turned to Jiraiya to ask what was going on but Jiraiya just averted his gaze like he wasn't even present there.
Seeing this a twitch appears on both of their faces but they calm down, right now making Tsunade take the position for Hokage was more important.
Homura leaned forward. "Tsunade, the village is still recovering from the attack. We need strong leadership, and you are the only one qualified for the job."
Before Tsunade could respond, Jiraiya, who had been sitting silently next to her, spoke up. "You're wasting your breath, trust me. I've been trying to convince her for days. She won't budge."
Both at this snap at Jiraiya, looking at him with pointy monster eyes like saying, ' If you are not helping out then just keep your mouth shut…' Hmph…
Just then, Danzo entered the room, his expression as unreadable as ever. He had been informed of the meeting and decided to join in, knowing the Hokage seat was the topic of discussion. Danzo took his place at the table, carefully observing the room.
"Ah, Danzo," Homura greeted him. "We were discussing the future of Konoha's leadership."
Danzo's eyes flicked toward Tsunade, but he didn't say anything immediately. He was against her becoming Hokage, well he was against anyone becoming Hokage except him honestly, but remained silent now that she was refusing. If Tsunade declined, there might be an opportunity for him though there was also Jiraiya and the Daimyo who wanted either Tsunade or Jiraiya to take the position.
"Tsunade," Koharu said again, more insistent this time, "the village needs someone like you. You must understand the weight of this position. You are the only one who can take this position right now."
Tsunade leaned back in her chair, crossing her arms. "I understand perfectly well. But I'm not taking it. Find someone else."
Jiraiya chuckled lightly at her stubbornness but added, "And I'm also not interested in becoming Hokage, so don't even think about suggesting that again. I'm much better suited for fieldwork."
The tension in the room grew as the conversation went back and forth. Both elders pressed on, trying to convince either Tsunade or Jiraiya to take up the position. Danzo sat quietly, observing their refusal with mild interest. The longer they denied, the better his chances.
"Someone needs to lead the village," Homura stated firmly, his voice growing more authoritative. "This cannot go on much longer."
Tsunade rubbed her temples, growing tired of the debate. "Fine," she said suddenly, catching everyone off guard. "I'll oversee the village for now. I'll guide the office and make sure things don't fall apart. But that doens't mean that I am the Hokage, it's only temporary and there is also a condition—" she said knowing that this old fossil wouldn't let her go if she dont do this but then she putup a finger, grinning mischievously, "there's one condition."
The elders and Jiraiya stared at her, waiting for her to continue. Even Danzo, who had remained silent so far, seemed curious.
"I want a certain Nara under my command," she said with a sly smile.
"Nara…?" The two elders asked and Danzo frowned.
"Shikaku's nefew, Shika Nara. He's the only one who can help me with the work. I won't take no for an answer."
Jiraiya's face fell, and he groaned, "Poor kid, he's never going to forgive me for dragging him back."
The elders exchanged glances, not entirely sure why she would make such a request. Koharu raised an eyebrow. "Shika Nara? Why him?"
Tsunade's grin widened. "He's clever and knows how to get things done, has good medical knowledge and…" Tsunade paused making others expect some big reveal while Jiraiya was sweating bullets, if Tsunade said anything about the kid's unique powers then it would be troublesome…
"…And, I think he'll keep me entertained while I deal with all the boring paperwork."
Jiraiya sighed, shaking his head. "You're going to make his life miserable, aren't you?"
Tsunade didn't deny it, still smiling mischievously.
Danzo, who had been watching quietly, frowned slightly. He wasn't happy with the turn of events, but there was little he could say now that Tsunade had agreed to guide the village.
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"So that's what happened…" Jiraiya said to Shika who just come to the Hokage office, Shika after hearing what just happened had his eyes twitching with irritation and anger.
He glared at Tsunade but the busty blond shrugged it off like it was nothing, certainly all that experience from handling those debt collectors was doing wonders to her thick skin.
"Brat, I want you to see me at the Hokage next morning sharp. Don't be late…" Tsunade chirped with a happy tone.
"Don't you feel shame bullying a kid like me ?" Shika retorted.
"Kid?
Madara's ass…
If you are a kid then those council members are angles sent by Sage…."
"Beware… bad karma will haunt you… there will be consequences…"
"I'll take my chances…" Tsunade said with a nonchalant look on her face.
Shika gritted his teeth at this.
"At Konoha office at 5 Am…"
"What… when I will sleep then ?"
"Sleep? What's that…" Tsunade shamelessly cleans her ear wax with her long slender fingers while ignoring Shika making him curse internally.
Shika had a hard time holding back from cursing the wicked woman by now.
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Chapter 109: Chapter 109 : Uchiha Clan And Danzo
"Why are you looking like that ?" Sasuke asked with raised eyebrows while looking at the dark circles under Shika's eyes.
"A witch keeps sucking away my life nowadays in the hospital," Shika replied with a haggard face, completely deprived of sleep.
Sasuke blinked in confusion, not sure what he was imagining in his head. Shaking his head he finally asked what he wanted to.
"You were right..." Sasuke cleared his throat and began, though it was hard for him to say that he was wrong to others.
"Yeah, unfortunately, that is the case, believe me, I don't like it just as much as you do." Shika only muttered to himself but Sasuke heard him clearly, deciding not to reply to this he kept his focus on the topic of why he was there.
"I have to get stronger, but I also have to get smarter if I want to kill Itachi and anyone who was responsible for the execution of our clan," Sasuke said and then to even Shika's amazement, slightly bowed.
"Please help me... you are the only one who can help me right now." Sasuke said, it wasn't easy for him to ask for help, even Shika could tell by, that he didn't even need to know about Sasuke's personality from the anime. The boy was proud of himself too much for this.
"Sure, that's why I told you about myself back then in the first place. But just as I said, you are not ready.
Even if you get much stronger, you won't be ready. Becuase you are only seeking power in the sense of Jutsu, Physical power, and completely disregarding the political side, the more rational thinking side and above all the instincts which a Ninja need to build over time.
Currently, your emotions control you, even if you get stronger, like this you will never be able to truly get strong..." Shika mercilessly said making Sasuke grit his teeth.
Sasuke too now knew what the boy was saying was right, he had been acting like a fool for a very long time, maybe becuase there was no one to show him what he was doing wrong or he was just too stubborn to listen to anyone.
But... that defeat from Itachi woke him up. Not only did he lose in physical power against Itachi but he also lost in mind.
His emotions made him irrationally attack Itachi even without waiting for a good chance, he put Kakashi and others in danger and more than anything, once again Itachi didn't kill him showing that either he was worthless to be killed by him or what Shika said, there was much more going on which he doesn't know it.
Whatever it was, the fact that he couldn't even figure out in all this time, explains that he really needed to keep his act together.
"Please tell me what are your suspicions. I swear not to act without having a proper plan and power. I won't be controlled by my emotions again." Sasuke said with determination on his face.
Shika nodded hearing this.
"Hmm... fine.
I won't be telling you everything but here is the gist of it..." Shika said and then went on to explain about the conflict between the Village and the Uchiha clan.
The history of the Uchiha clan and then his suspicions about what would have happened back then.
By the end of it, Sasuke was fuming.
"You mean to say that Hokage ordered that..." Sasuke's voice was low but there was clear anger on his face, the Sharingan was on display.
'Good thing that I put sound seals around the place.'
"It's possible, he is Hokage after all, I doubt something this big could happen without him knowing.
My best guess is that he himself wasn't planning on completely eradicating the Uchiha clan.
It doesn't make sense politically, after all just as I said, it's not like the entire Uchiha clan was demanding for a cu..
He most likely wanted to take out only those members to bring short-term peace. By seeing his track record, if you study his deeds more closely outside what the classes in the academy teach you, you will learn that the man usually chooses to maintain peace over war most of the time.
Uchiha also comes under his power technically so why would he want to completely eradicate his own power ?" Shika said while looking away to a particular direction of the village.
"So, who did it... ?" Sasuke asked with killing intent in his voice.
"I have a name, honestly I personally believe that there can't be anyone else besides this particular person in the village who could have done that, but I don't have any proof.
That with his high position in the village, and your ill temper. I will for the time being keep my mouth shut..." Shika didn't say it.
Sasuke gritted his teeth, he wanted to know, hell he wanted to outright gut the bastard but he kept his cool.
"What do I have to do to get that name out of you," Sasuke asked.
"Ah, now you are talking like a Shinobi. Good...
Only one thing honestly.
You just have to get stronger, strong enough to beat me.
If you beat me then I will tell you his name. " Shika replied with a smirk.
Sasuke at this glared at Shika like he fuck her mother.
"Fight me then. You beat me once, it won't happen twice." Sasuke said already getting into a fighting stance.
"Oh, well we'll know about that. But I have to say it to you, you are no match for me as you are right now..." Shika's smile got bigger, it felt good seeing Sasuke scowling at him.
"Haaa.." Sasuke didn't bother talking more to Shika after this and attacked him. 'This ain't no kindergarden fight kid, you have no idea how much I hold back even back then when fighting you.' Shika shook his head though he was thinking about releasing his stress by beating up Sasuke here.
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In the dimly lit room of Root's headquarters, a masked Anbu knelt before Danzo, handing over a sealed document. Danzo took the file, his single visible eye scanning the contents quickly. As he read, his expression shifted from interest to deep suspicion.
The report detailed Shika Nara's activities, and what Danzo saw shocked him. According to the file, Shika had completed several high-level missions—missions far beyond what a genin or even a chunin would be assigned. But these missions were never made public. Hiruzen had clearly covered them up.
There was no way he could get his hands on something if Hiruzen himself hid it, but after him gone, he slowly started to get all those secrets.
And that was when his attention went to Shika Nara.
On paper, the child was nothing special but what he saw in the Chunin exam tells otherwise.
And now he had proof, the child was indeed Chunin rank for a long time ago but Hiruzen held him back. Several high tier missions, there was even a S rank mission done by him.
Danzo frowned deeply. 'Why would Hiruzen hide the capabilities of this boy?'
His hand tightened around the file as he looked down at the kneeling Anbu. "This information is incomplete. I want more. Especially regarding Shika's relationship with Tsunade," Danzo said coldly.
The Anbu nodded. "From what we gathered, Shika was forced to work in the hospital under Tsunade's orders. She's made him her personal assistant, though it's unclear why."
Danzo's eyes narrowed. "And his role in bringing Tsunade back to the village? What happened?"
The Anbu hesitated for a moment. "There is no solid information on that. We only know that after Tsunade initially refused to return, the boy challenged her after two months of Tsunade refusing to come back to the village. But there are no details on what transpired during that time.
Those Roots members who were assigned to trail the Jinchuriki and everyone with him never came back alone"
This was of course Shika's doing. Before showcasing what he was capable of he made sure that there were no extra ears or eyes around.
Danzo's frown deepened. 'A challenge?' A recently made Chunin challenging someone like Tsunade? And no one knew what happened? This only added to his suspicions. There was clearly something being hidden.
"Find out everything you can," Danzo ordered. "I want full details on what happened between Shika and Tsunade. No more gaps in information. If there's anything unusual, bring it to me immediately."
"Hai, Danzo Sama..."
" What about that Uzumaki Girl ?"
"Still under Guy's watch, we can't move her without making him suspicious..."
"There were a connection between both the boy and the girl right ?"
"It was Shika Nara who requested Guy to train the girl."
'Train or look after ?' Danzo pondered and it was more suspicious that Guy just readily agreed.
There was more to this...
The Anbu nodded again before vanishing into the shadows, leaving Danzo alone in his thoughts. He needed to know more about Shika. At first, he just sent his root to take the boy becuase he found his potential in the chunin exam but Jiraiya came in between.
And now this?
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