The younger generation doesn't have to copy everything the older generation did.
Danzo, too, will eventually fade into the history books like dust.
History is always moving forward, but the current history is being made by the new generation.
The change of leadership in Root wasn't a huge secret, but not everyone knew about it either.
Only the top leaders, the Jonin, knew that Konoha had a special department called Root.
Chunin, Genin, and even some Special Jonin weren't aware of the specific tasks Danzo controlled.
So, this meeting was only for a select group of people.
Only those with real power and influence were invited.
Namikaze Minato kept looking at Sarutobi Ryo during the meeting.
Sarutobi Ryo showed no emotion about Danzo's death.
That cold look made Namikaze Minato feel uneasy.
Was bringing back Senju Tobirama the right thing to do? he wondered.
Had he made a mistake?
But what was done was done.
Even he couldn't change the past.
He had to deal with things as they came, or rather, stick to the path he had chosen.
Namikaze Minato tried hard not to show any other emotions in the meeting room.
But he knew that Sarutobi Ryo was aware of his actions.
Could they still fix things between them?
"Congratulations, congratulations..."
As the meeting ended, people congratulated Orochimaru.
From that day on, he was one of Konoha's top leaders.
"Heh heh..."
Orochimaru accepted the compliments and then looked at Sarutobi Ryo.
A new leader meant a new power structure.
Orochimaru had seen Sarutobi Ryo rise to power and knew about Danzo's death, so he wouldn't go against Sarutobi Ryo.
He knew that this young man would shake things up and become the true leader of Konoha.
Hatake Sakumo was a Hokage in name only, pushed into the position as a figurehead.
He usually left most of the work to Sarutobi Ryo and Nara Shikaku.
In a way, Hatake Sakumo's appointment was forced.
But at the time, it was the best solution.
The Konoha leaders were against him, and Hatake Sakumo had no choice but to become Hokage.
Because of that, the next Hokage election would likely bring out the most suitable person for the job.
Sarutobi Ryo seemed determined to win the Hokage position.
Orochimaru thought about Sarutobi Ryo's actions to get rid of those who opposed him.
But in any case, he was following the right path of the Will of Fire.
That was clear.
Sarutobi Ryo glanced to the side.
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura looked as angry as could be.
And next, they would hear something even worse.
"Everyone, something happened early this morning..."
After everyone quieted down, Sarutobi Ryo announced that Danzo had killed himself out of guilt.
Hearing about Danzo's death, everyone was shocked.
Their eyes widened, and they quickly thought about all the possibilities.
Not many people there were evil, but they weren't naive either.
So, most of them immediately thought about the political reasons behind it.
But this thought only flashed through their minds briefly.
Some things were just thoughts and couldn't be taken as truth.
"Lord Danzo... is dead..."
People whispered to each other, their faces showing their shock.
This was a big deal.
What changes would Danzo's death bring?
People looked at Orochimaru, who was smiling cheerfully on the stage.
Their first thought wasn't the same as Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura's.
They thought that Orochimaru might have been behind Danzo's death.
Sarutobi Ryo was always fair and just, so no one would think he did it.
Orochimaru had just taken office and was already taking the blame for Sarutobi Ryo.
Of course, he knew this too.
But since he was getting the benefits, he had to show his support in some way.
Orochimaru expressed his sadness about it, further proving to everyone that he had killed Danzo.
He probably did it to prevent problems...
No, it was like a new broom sweeps clean!
Everyone looked at Orochimaru with even more respect.
If Lord Orochimaru could kill Lord Danzo, what could he do to others?
To avoid getting eliminated, they had to do their jobs very carefully.
After the meeting ended, Sarutobi Hiruzen quickly got up, looking worried as he went to see his dead old friend.
His feelings about Danzo's death were complicated.
Biwako went with him, and soon Hatake Sakumo followed.
"Aren't the Two Advisors going to take a look?"
Sarutobi Ryo walked up to Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, looking at them with cold eyes.
This threatening tone naturally angered them.
"Sarutobi Ryo, did you kill Danzo?!"
Utatane Koharu whispered.
Mitokado Homura looked around, making sure no one was listening.
"..."
Sarutobi Ryo raised his eyebrows, not saying anything.
"Heh heh..." Orochimaru followed behind Sarutobi Ryo, just smiling.
The alliance was very clear.
Orochimaru had been recruited by Sarutobi Ryo.
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura felt a chill, wondering what would happen to them.
Although these two were troublemakers, they had never hurt their own people.
Sarutobi Ryo couldn't find their weaknesses right away.
But, even so, Sarutobi Ryo knew a lot about political attacks.
It was easy to create some opportunities.
"Lord Danzo left a will before he died... it mentioned some interesting things..."
Sarutobi Ryo smiled slightly.
After saying that, he left.
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura were deeply worried by what he implied.
They guessed that Sarutobi Ryo probably already knew about the Impure World Reincarnation.
The Revival of the Second Hokage...
What would he do next?
"Hmph... he won't dare to do anything..."
Utatane Koharu said.
But she didn't know that Sarutobi Ryo's methods were much more ruthless than she thought.
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That afternoon.
Sarutobi Hiruzen and Hatake Sakumo walked out of the Anbu Prison.
Danzo was indeed dead.
And an even more shocking secret was that he had an Uchiha Sharingan.
That Sharingan belonged to their old friend, Uchiha Kagami.
A Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
Even though it didn't greatly increase combat power, Danzo was researching the use of the Sharingan.
That eye was now in Sarutobi Ryo's hands.
This would be a good way to attack Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura.
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