The Path of the Great Sovereign 27 The Beginning of The End

[Ichizo, Your actions have caused a slight deviation from the original timetable of the 3rd Great Ninja war. According to the data I currently have Lord Third may step down as Hokage earlier than originally anticipated. Also, Without Orochimaru's assistance Danzo is becoming more and more restless and has become increasing eager to further solidify his position within the Hidden Leaf.]

Ichizo listened intently to Siri's analysis of the situation while recovering his chakra.

'So what would be the best course of Action in your opinion?'

[Danzo must be Eliminated at all costs, his thirst for power, the methods he uses to obtain said power, and his denial of thinking it is all for the safety of the Village is dangerous. He will do anything to further his agenda including throwing his friend and former teammate Lord Third into the flames of conflict.]

'I can completely agree with that, Danzo would bite the hand that feeds him with no hesitation if it meant he could move forward with his own goals.' All kinds of methods on how to eradicate this filth from the world flowed through Ichizo's Mind.

{Quest: Survive (Completed)

You made it! Congratulations!

Rewards: 1000 Siri Points}

{Quest: Kill Danzo

Any Method will do, In all honesty he shouldn't have made it this far.

Conditions: His death Must be Spectacular. So much so that even Madara Uchiha would be proud.

Rewards: Susano Activation, Earth Chakra Nature, Siri Points: 2000}

The quest information flowed into my head and I realized, My Time in the Hidden Leaf is coming to an end.

My two goals in the Leaf are to ensure the Uchiha survive by eliminating Danzo and ensuring the Nine Tails Attack does not happen. Both the Uchiha and Minato are assets that will be of great help in the future, The next war that is coming will not discriminate between nations or individual allegiances. The entire World is at stake.

"Father, Minato we must head back to the Leaf as soon as possible."

The Two nod, Minato grabs Shisui, Itachi and Myself and we disappear back to the Leaf.

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We arrive at the Village entrance some time later, I swiftly move toward Lord Hokage's Office with My team.

When we arrive Lord Third is sitting behind his desk quickly notices our presence and says "I'm Glad the three of you are still with us." He places down his pen and Looks up at the Three of us Kneeling Before him with a Slight smile on his face.

"Lord Third excuse me However, the next thing I am going to say involves a plot that could uproot the Entire Hidden Leaf." I say as I nod to Itachi and Shisui who quickly disperse to ensure there is no one in the proximity of the Office. Lord Third also Seals the Room to further keep the Information contained.

Once every precaution was in place I took of my mask and began to Speak. " Lord Third, We must Talk about Danzo."

Once this was said Lord Thirds Face turned sour, His posture changed and his attention spiked "Be more detailed." His voice was low and cold.

"Danzo's deeds as he puts it are all "Within the Village's best interests" however that line between duty and personal gain has long been crossed. Root has become his own person Army that does not follow the Orders of the Hokage whom is the Head and acting authority over all military assets of the Village. He has collaborated with Orochimaru to modify his body and do terrible experiments that not only involve children, but the Uchiha's eyes as well as Lord First's Cells." I look deep into the Hokage's Eyes that are filled with doubt, uncertainty, and utter disbelief.

I can understand it somewhat this is his friend, and his disciple that I am talking about. Two Individuals that he has known for an extremely long time and considered family. Now he has to listen to a subordinate's report on their misdeeds.

"Over the years he has become more and more disgruntled over the way you run the village. He believes you are too soft, which clouds your judgement to make Rational decisions based on fact instead of acting on what you think is right."

At this moment he seems like he has understood and agrees with the statements I have made. He shakes his head then asks "Based on the information you have gathered what would be the most appropriate course of action?"

Without any hesitation I say " Danzo must be eliminated, his current attitude is no longer that of the teammate that once fought beside you. His actions will continue and eventually cause the downfall of the Hidden Leaf if he is left to his own devices. I have handled Orochimaru he will no longer be of any problem." I take a deep breath and Prepare myself mentally for the next line I will say.

"As the Hokage, The Senior member of the village your oversight has left these termites borrow into the Foundation that Lords First and Second painstakingly laid. You must take responsibility and Step down from your seat as Hokage, If anyone were to learn what transpired under your rein people would lose confidence in the abilities of all the Kage of the Land of fire."

Lord Third looked deep into my eyes, he understood that this was indeed the case. The information he received seemed to age him, he slumped in his chair and ventured deep into his thoughts. He Lit his pipe and inhaled deeply, after a few eons he sat up and said

"I agree with your assessment of the situation. I will Gather the elders to inform them of my stepping down, while on the way back from the Fire Daimyo to nominate the New Hokage you may complete the task of Eliminating Danzo Shimura. Information of your exploits during the beginning states of the war have already traveled throughout the Great Nations. The Name Smiling Trio has spread far and wide, together the three of you are more than enough to do the Job."

He stands up and looks of the widow that over looks the Village and says "Sitting in that chair you have to make decisions that effect Thousands of Lives. You will send the young to die, and you loose count of the blood that has indirectly stained your hands. Yet, despite all the negatives you have the opportunity to be a pillar of hope and Support for all that stand below."

He removes His Hat turns and places it on the desk " I may have allowed those with nefarious intentions a little too much leeway. You may go Futatsu, Send Minato Namikaze in."

I Bow to Lord Hokage then make my exit.

Lets change history.

Chapter end