The blackening of the heavens begins with Hokage

at the same time.

During the time when Naruto was learning senjutsu.

In a certain jungle bordering Konoha Village and Otogakure Village.

Although Shimura Danzo has lost his right hand and his sleeves are fluttering in the wind, his whole person is still dressed in such a majestic manner, without losing the demeanor of the former leader.

The reason why he appears here today is very simple.

Previously, he asked Sai to help him make an appointment with Orochimaru.

Sai did not disappoint him.

He completed the task quickly and came back to report to him.

Today, he came here according to the time and place of the appointment, waiting for Orochimaru to appear.

Didn't wait long.

In the originally quiet jungle, the sound of "snake messages" soon came from all directions, and it was obvious that Orochimaru was playing tricks. Danzo Shimura, who was finally impatient, finally couldn't help but coldly snorted: "Orochimaru!

Stop pretending! Why don't you come out when you arrive?!"

As Shimura Danzo's voice fell.

Very quickly.

In the jungle, on the densely packed tall trees, there was sudden movement.

The leaves are shaking constantly.

Immediately afterwards.

It was a giant snake that climbed down from one of the tall trees in a circle.

Movements are slow and graceful.

Finally, in a snake-like manner, he climbed to the opposite side of Danzo Shimura.

The two sides kept a certain distance.

The giant snake stood upright, maintaining the same height as Shimura Danzo.

The two looked at each other.

One second...

Two seconds...

Three seconds...

Just when Shimura Danzo was getting impatient and wanted to take action against the giant snake in front of him, the giant snake suddenly opened its bloody mouth, and Orochimaru's teasing voice came from the mouth: "Danzo-sama,

Don't be so impatient~ What's wrong? Are you in a hurry? Or... the Fifth Hokage has restricted your activity time, and you need to go back to report?"

Yes.

Something big happened in Konoha.

It has almost spread throughout the entire ninja world, how could Orochimaru not know about it?

Of course, like Uchiha Itachi attacking the village, Naruto wanted to kill Sarutobi Hiruzen in public, Sarutobi Hiruzen was killed by Shimura Danzo, Shimura Danzo killed Hyuga Hinata, and then Uzumaki Naruto went berserk, and Konoha

The three elders were deprived of their power and subordinates by the new Hokage Tsunade and other 'big events'. Orochimaru would not let the news slip.

But I don’t know the specific details.

And he came here at the invitation this time just to see what other tricks this arrogant Konoha veteran, Shimura Danzo, had and what tricks he wanted to do.

While talking.

Orochimaru was also wet all over and came out of the giant snake's mouth slimy.

Wait until his feet hit the ground.

The giant snake backed away as if it had a spirit.

And Orochimaru's whole body became strangely dry.

Faced with this weird scene in front of him, Shimura Danzo seemed to be used to it, and had no surprised reaction. He directly shouted angrily: "Don't talk about unnecessary things. I asked you out to talk about serious matters!"

Orochimaru licked the corner of his mouth and said in a playful tone: "Oh? You don't want me to help you build another arm, do you?"

The sarcasm couldn't be more obvious.

But Shimura Danzo dismissed this.

This is how the two of them have always gotten along, and they don't get to the bottom of anything.

It is enough for everyone to understand each other tacitly.

Danzo Shimura: "Hmph! I have my own sense of humor about the arm, so I don't need to bother you. I asked you out mainly because I have some news to tell you."

Even the loss of his arm and right eye was not as important as the news from Danzo Shimura's mouth.

This time.

It really aroused Orochimaru's curiosity.

He stopped teasing Danzo Shimura.

Let Danzo Shimura continue.

Danzo Shimura: "Naruto Uzumaki has developed great hostility towards the village!"

Orochimaru: "Oh? What does this have to do with me?"

Orochimaru seemed nonchalant in his words, but his tone involuntarily became serious.

Unfortunately, his subtle changes could not escape Shimura Danzo's vicious eyes. Shimura Danzo was now even more convinced that his guess was correct!

Orochimaru really still has Konoha in his heart!

Back then, he had sent false news about Uchiha Itachi to Orochimaru, but Orochimaru actually attacked Uchiha Itachi, causing him to be expelled from the 'Akatsuki Organization'.

Afterwards, he also tried to abduct Uchiha Sasuke, saying that he wanted to take Sasuke's body.

hehe……

Others may believe it to be true.

But he had been working with Orochimaru for many years, and he didn't know how many Sharingans he had obtained during this period. Why did Orochimaru only become interested in the 'Sharingan's body' after learning about Uchiha Itachi's rebellion against the village?

?

He would not believe the news that Orochimaru was sending out on the surface so easily.

And the purpose of his meeting with Orochimaru this time was to use Orochimaru's concern for Konoha to induce Orochimaru to deal with Uzumaki Naruto again!

Don't speak either.

Shimura Danzo just looked at Orochimaru playfully.

It's as if he is telling Orochimaru, 'Pretend, keep pretending, I'll watch your performance'.

Realizing that Danzo Shimura had seen his flaw, Orochimaru was not nervous either. After the incident of Itachi Uchiha attacking the village, Orochimaru knew that he had been deceived back then, so he would not believe so easily this time.

This old fox is talking nonsense. He smiled and questioned: "In my opinion... Uzumaki Naruto is not hostile to Konoha, but he is hostile to you..."

Danzo Shimura didn't blush and said breathlessly: "He is hostile to me, but do you really think he is not hostile to Konoha?"

Orochimaru sneered with disdain.

Obviously don't believe it.

Seeing this, Danzo Shimura continued: "I believe you also know that Naruto Uzumaki wanted to kill Hiruzen in public, right? But have you ever thought about why he killed Hiruzen?"

Pause for a moment.

Let Orochimaru think for himself.

Immediately, Shimura Danzo changed the topic again and brought up another topic: "Hiruzhan once told us that you didn't kill him at that time because there were other hidden dangers in Konoha, right?

Hiruzen originally thought that Uchiha Itachi was the hidden danger, so he set up a trap for Uchiha Itachi to come and die.

But in the end, he realized that he was wrong.

He discovered that Uzumaki Naruto was the real hidden danger!

It was also because he was the first to attack Uzumaki Naruto, so there was a scene where Uzumaki Naruto chased him down in public afterwards.

how?

Now you still think that Uzumaki Naruto is only a threat to me?"

Although Shimura Danzo did not know the real reason why Uzumaki Naruto pursued Sarutobi Hiruzen, this did not prevent him from fabricating the matter in his own favor to deceive Orochimaru.

Of course, it was also thanks to Sarutobi Hiruzen that he discussed the matter of 'hidden dangers' with these old friends beforehand, so he was able to arrange the truth of the matter closely.

Seeing Orochimaru's solemn expression, Shimura Danzo thought that his evil plot had succeeded, and said arrogantly: "It's up to you whether you want to take action or not. Anyway, I have told you the news, you can think about it slowly."

Finished.

Danzo Shimura turned around and left.

But what he didn't know was that the reason why Orochimaru's expression was so solemn was not because of the words he said!

It's because the hidden danger Orochimaru pointed out back then was a 'mysterious person' who could communicate with him in his own mind!

He is a 'mysterious man' who can control Kimimaro's body!

This mysterious person is the real hidden danger!

Why did the old man associate hidden dangers with Uzumaki Naruto before he died?

Why did Danzo Shimura, an old man, never mention this ‘mysterious man’?

What is the purpose of this ‘mysterious man’?

Countless reasons flashed through his mind, causing Danzo Shimura to have completely left the jungle, while Orochimaru was still thinking with a frown...