Capítulo 138: Chp-138: Orochimaru, You Will Regret It! Danzo, I Am the Hokage
Konoha.
The New Hokage Office.
The reason it's called the new Hokage office is that there have been many changes compared to the previous one. On the wall, the portraits of the past Hokages include Orochimaru, the fourth Hokage, wearing the Hokage hat and displaying a warm and infectious smile. On the Hokage desk, there's a brand-new phosphorescent snake figurine, which nods incessantly when its head is lightly touched.
Orochimaru initially refused it because it didn't match his style. However, knowing it was a gift from Hyuga Satoru, he reluctantly accepted it.
In the days following his appointment, Orochimaru had not been idle. Much of Sarutobi Hiruzen's old ANBU squad had been dismissed. After all, they were Sarutobi Hiruzen's former subordinates, the shadows he had personally cultivated.
Despite being his former teacher, Orochimaru harbored some wariness towards him. He knew well that the old man wasn't someone who would completely relinquish power. During his tenure, various subtle signs continually confirmed Sarutobi Hiruzen's attachment to power.
Orochimaru smiled. His character was unlike the old man's, who was cautious and reserved. The current ANBU had seen the dismissal of most who were loyal to the former Hokage, with many shadowy figures returning to the village's light. As one of the legendary Sannin, he had his own faction. Hyuga Satoru had also sent some promising Hyuga members, alleviating the issue of insufficient personnel.
Orochimaru sighed deeply, gazing out of the Hokage office window at the village below. Was this the view the old man often looked at?
It's hard to believe! Even though several days had passed, everything still felt like a dream. I actually became Hokage…
Satoru, ha-ha… That new world you spoke of, I can't wait! How dull it would be to achieve immortality and still see an unchanging world!
Orochimaru smiled. Due to Hyuga Satoru's influence, his character had subtly changed. While immortality remained his primary pursuit, he now held a keen interest in transforming this world. In the original timeline, Orochimaru had witnessed too much death, seen the village's decay, and the world's corruption, which drove his obsession with immortality. But now, he saw a wind in Satoru, a wind capable of sweeping across the ninja world.
So, witnessing that new world with Satoru had become his new goal.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The sudden knocking interrupted his thoughts. The knocks were urgent, tinged with anger. Orochimaru's lips curved slightly; he had a good idea who it was.
The Hokage office door was kicked open violently. Danzo stormed in, slamming his hand on the Hokage desk, causing the snake figurine to bobble its head incessantly.
"Orochimaru, what is the meaning of this? Didn't we have an agreement? I made you Hokage, and you would support me as the fifth Hokage! Why are you targeting Root? Half of my Root's operatives and funds have been dismissed. What are you thinking?"
Danzo's anger was palpable as he unloaded on Orochimaru. Orochimaru smiled calmly, his golden vertical pupils fixed on Danzo.
"Danzo, I don't recall making any such agreement with you."
"You!"
Danzo was stunned, momentarily speechless, just staring at Orochimaru. Then, a surge of anger flared up from his heart, and he spat out his words through gritted teeth.
"Orochimaru, are you planning to betray me after the fact? Even as Hokage, you are nothing more than a sewer snake! Don't forget the things you did before becoming Hokage! If I expose those…"
"Are you threatening me?"
Orochimaru remained unmoved, a faint smile on his face.
"Take it as you will."
Danzo forced the words out. Had he not been pushed to the brink, he would never have confronted Orochimaru. Many of Orochimaru's past deeds were tied to him. If exposed, the repercussions would be severe. But now, he had no choice. Orochimaru had infuriated him beyond measure!
Orochimaru's cold laughter cut through the tension.
"Danzo, you've given me an idea. Secret experiments within Root, for which I have ample evidence, and your plans to slander the current Hokage — all these crimes together should justify shutting down Root."
"You!"
Danzo was dumbstruck. What do you mean 'secret experiments within Root'? Isn't that your doing? And what about 'slandering the current Hokage'? What is that? How can anyone be so shameless?
With a surge of anger that made the veins in his exposed eye bulge, Danzo spat out his next words.
"Orochimaru, you will regret this!"
"Danzo, I am the Hokage."
Orochimaru's eyes narrowed slightly. The familiar phrase struck Danzo; wasn't that Sarutobi Hiruzen's line? But from Orochimaru, it carried no anger or helplessness, only a faint smile and a threat.
Danzo gave Orochimaru a long, hard look. He knew Orochimaru wouldn't be as hesitant as Sarutobi Hiruzen. Pushing this poisonous snake too far would bring consequences he couldn't bear. It wasn't until he was far from the Hokage office that he angrily punched a wall.
"Orochimaru, that bastard! Making him Hokage was a mistake!"
Meanwhile.
In an elegant room within the Sarutobi compound, Sarutobi Hiruzen's face was dark. Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane, sitting at the low table, also looked grim.
"Hiruzen, how did this happen? How did Orochimaru become Hokage?"
"This is a mistake. I never thought Orochimaru would be so decisive against his teacher."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's face was complex, a sigh of helplessness escaping him. In just a few days of Orochimaru's rule, a significant portion of ANBU had been dismissed, and the puppets he had placed near Orochimaru were systematically removed. Orochimaru's actions showed no mercy, almost obliterating the political legacy Sarutobi had left within Konoha's high ranks.
"Hiruzen, we had agreed, hadn't we? Minato was to succeed as the fourth Hokage. Now that Orochimaru has taken over, do you realize the adverse impact?"
The two advisors continued their complaints, both visibly angry. If Minato had taken over, he would have respected them more. But Orochimaru, upon assuming office, had immediately marginalized them. They were the last to know about decisions like downsizing ANBU and Root. If this continued, they would be pushed out of the power center entirely!
Sarutobi Hiruzen opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end, he only sighed bitterly. What could he do? The plan had been flawless. Where did it go wrong?
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