Naruto: The Way of the Great Lord
Chapter 27 The Beginning of the End

[Ichizo, your actions have caused a slight deviation from the original schedule of the 3rd Great Ninja War. According to the data I currently have, Lord Third may resign as Hokage earlier than originally thought. Also, Unaided Orochimaru Danzo becomes increasingly agitated and increasingly eager to further strengthen his position on the Hidden Leaf.]

Ichizo listens carefully to Siri's situation analysis while recovering his chakra.

'So, what's the best course of action in your opinion?'

[Danzo must be eliminated at all costs, his thirst for power, the methods he used to gain that power, and his denial of the thought that it was all for the safety of the Village is dangerous. He would do anything to continue his agenda including throwing his friend and former teammate Lord Third into the flames of conflict.]

'I strongly agree with that, Danzo will bite the hand that feeds her without hesitation if it means she can move forward with her own goals.' All sorts of ways to eradicate the filthiness of the world flowed in Ichizo's mind.

{Quest: Survive (Completed)

You succeeded! Congrats!

Reward: 1000 Siri} Points

{Quest: Kill Danzo

Any method would work, To be honest he shouldn't have gotten this far.Condition: His death Should Be Spectacular. So much so that even Madara Uchiha would be proud.

Reward: Susano Activation, Nature of Earth's Cakra, Siri Points: 2000}

Search information flowed into my head and I realized, My time on the Hidden Leaf is coming to an end.

My two goals at Leaf are to make sure the Uchiha survives by getting rid of Danzo and making sure the Nine-Tails Attack doesn't happen. Both Uchiha and Minato were assets that would be of great help in the future, the next war to come would not discriminate between the state or individual loyalty. The whole world is at stake.

"Dad, Minato we must return to the Leaves as soon as possible."

The two nodded, Minato grabbed Shisui, Itachi and Myself and we disappeared back into the Leaves.

We arrived at the entrance of the Village a short while later, I quickly moved towards the Hokage Lord's Office with my team, The Third Master was sitting behind his desk quickly realizing our presence and said, "I'm glad the three of you are still with us." He put down his pen and stared at the Three of Us Kneeling in his Depan with a faint Smile on his face.

"Third Master excuse me however, the next thing I will say involves a plot that could uproot the Whole Hidden Leaf." I said as I nodded to Itachi and Shisui who quickly disbanded to make sure no one was around the Office. Lord Third also sealed the Room to further keep the Information contained.

After every precaution I took off my mask and started talking. "Third Master, we should talk about Danzo."

After this was said Lord Third's Face became sour, his posture changed and his attention surged, "More details." His voice was low and cold.

"Danzo's work as he says is "In the best interest of the Village" but the boundary between duty and personal gain has long been violated. Root has become his own private Army that does not follow the Hokage Order which is the Chief and the authority acting on all the military assets of the Village. He had collaborated with Orochimaru to modify his body and perform terrifying experiments involving not only children, but also the eyes of Uchiha as well as First Lord Cell." I looked deep into the Hokage Eye filled with doubt, uncertainty, and distrust.I can understand this is his friend, and his disciple whom I spoke of. Two Individuals whom he had known for a very long time and regarded as family. Now he had to listen to the subordinates report about their mistakes.

"Over the years he has become increasingly dissatisfied with the way you run the village. He believes you're too lenient, which obscures your judgment to make Rational decisions based on facts instead of acting on what you think is right."

At the moment he seems to understand and agree with the statement I made. He shook his head then asked, "Based on the information you have gathered, what is the most appropriate course of action?"

Without hesitation I said "Danzo should be put aside, his current attitude is no longer that of a teammate who once fought alongside you. His actions would continue and eventually lead to the fall of the Hidden Leaf if he were left alone. I have dealt with Orochimaru he will no longer be a problem." I took a deep breath and mentally prepared myself for the next line I was going to say.

"As the Hokage, the Senior Members of your surveillance village have left these termites to borrow from the Foundation that the First and Second Kings have painstakingly laid. You must take responsibility and step back from your seat as the Hokage, If anyone wants to know what's going on under your control people will lose faith in the abilities of all the Kage of the Land of Fire."

Lord Third stared deep into my eyes, he understood that that was indeed the case. The information he received seemed to be aging him, he slumped in his chair and ventured deep into his mind. He lit his pipe and inhaled deeply, after a few kalpas he sat down and said"I agree with your assessment of the situation. I'll Gather the elders to inform them of my resignation, while on the way back from the Daimyo Fire to nominate the New Hokage, you can complete the task of Eliminating Danzo Shimura. Your information of exploitation during the initial state of war has spread throughout the Great Nation. The name of the Smiling Trio has spread far and wide, the three of you are more than enough to do the Job."

He stood up and looked at the widow who was looking at the Village and said, "Sitting in that chair you must make a decision that affects Thousands of Lives. You will send the young to die, and you lose the count of blood that is indirectly stained. However, despite all the negativity you have the opportunity to be a pillar of hope and Support for all that is below."

He let go of his Round Hat and placed it on the table, "I might have allowed those with evil intentions too much leeway. You can go to Futatsu, send Minato Namikaze in."

I Kowtow to Lord Hokage and then come out.

Let's change history.