abdicate."

Although it was time to abdicate, some people in the village had been dissatisfied with the tolerant policy of Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen a long time ago.

Therefore, after this war, his teacher Hiruzen Sarutobi had to abdicate if he did not want to abdicate.

But he couldn't rest assured about the power in his hands, and he couldn't let go of Konoha. He always believed that his own balanced policy could bring stability to Konoha. Therefore, he needed a Fourth Hokage who could listen to him.

It doesn't matter if you are disobedient, the Fourth Hokage, who has no real power but only fame, can do the same.

The worst part is that Orochimaru himself is not among them.

As a Sannin, he not only has prestige, but also his own team.

The power that became the Hokage was lacking, and only the ANBU had no control over it.

The power of the ANBU has long been infiltrated by the Sarutobi clan. The most powerful ministers and deputy ministers are both ninjas from the Sarutobi clan, making them the dominant family.

Based on this situation, the more people who support him in high-level meetings, the more they will force Sarutobi Hiruzen to give up on him as a disciple.

Orochimaru could predict that the position of the Fourth Hokage was getting further and further away from him.

"Orochimaru, aren't you angry?"

Danzo asked.

"Angry?" Orochimaru sneered: "It's just a boring political struggle. I, Orochimaru, will get what I want by myself and will not rely on others' charity. Even if that person is my mentor."

Hiruzen Sarutobi did teach him a lot. He was able to achieve such high achievements in ninjutsu, and it was inseparable from the elite education of his teacher Hiruzen Sarutobi.

But this does not mean that he will finish his life according to Sarutobi Hiruzen's arrangements.

"Even if you want to fight for the position of Hokage on your own, I'm afraid the other two Sannin will not support you. Especially Jiraiya."

"Jiraiya? He has been accustomed to having his life arranged by Mr. Sarutobi since he was a child. Especially when it comes to major matters, he has never opposed Mr. Sarutobi's ideas. Rather than living his own life, he is not living his own life.

Others have arranged a life for him. Although he is my friend, this is exactly what I look down on about him the most."

"Then how about you support me in becoming Hokage?"

Danzo's eyes were blazing, revealing his blazing ambition.

"Support you?"

Orochimaru's face was stunned.

Looking at Danzo's wrinkled face, he shook his head.

"Ten years ago you still had a chance to compete, but now... you are too old."

Turn around and continue your research work.

"Putting aside the matter of Naruto, I would like you to assist me in completing a research."

Danzo was not angry and instead invited Orochimaru. He admired Orochimaru's mind and top research ability.

"What research?"

"Wood Escape."

The word came out of Danzo's mouth.

Orochimaru paused in his movements and turned his head to take a deep look at Danzo.

"The Wood Release Project has been banned by Sarutobi-sensei for many years. You should know what will happen to you if your private research on Wood Release is exposed."

"I know Hiruzen better than you. Even if the matter is exposed, he will not take action against me. Moreover, I have arranged an important chess piece beside him that is absolutely unexpected."

Danzo said confidently.

Orochimaru pondered for a moment and said to Danzo: "I understand, I can research Wood Release for you, but I want a copy of Hashirama Cells as a reward for the research."

Danzo frowned, but finally nodded and agreed to give out a copy of Hashirama's cells as a reward for Orochimaru to study Wood Release for him.

Compared to the finished Wood Release, a portion of Hashirama Cells is nothing.

When Orochimaru succeeded in studying Wood Release... Danzo smiled coldly in his heart.

The most respected disciple is involved in taboo research that is expressly prohibited by the village. If this matter is exposed, how can you step down? Hiruzen?

Danzo was somewhat looking forward to seeing the pained and regretful expression on his face.

Since he doesn't want to give up his position as Hokage, he can only force him to give up his position as Hokage.
Chapter completed!