[Detected that Uzumaki Mito has developed intense curiosity towards the host, binding as a confrontation target!]
[Detected that the Tailed Beast Nine-tails has developed intense hatred towards the host, binding as a confrontation target!]
Aomi innocently blinked his beautiful eyes.
This has nothing to do with me, it's not Aomi's fault...
I was just sitting here letting this old lady pat my head, how did it come to this, with both human and fox confronting me?
Isn't this bullying an honest person!
Aomi became even more well-behaved, remaining still like a sleepy little cat with eyes half-closed, slightly raising the corners of his mouth, seemingly enjoying the familial affection from elder Uzumaki Mito.
But across from Aomi!
Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo exchanged a subconscious glance, both seeing the suspicion in each other's eyes.
Mito-sama, how could she show such an expression!
For decades, Sarutobi Hiruzen's impression of Uzumaki Mito could be described as unwavering even in the face of a collapsing mountain, only shedding tears when Senju Hashirama died…
Since then, Uzumaki Mito transformed into the pillar of Konoha.
Always calm and wise in handling matters, even when Senju Tobirama was killed in battle, she quickly regained composure, supporting Sarutobi Hiruzen to stabilize the position of Hokage.
But today, Mito-sama uncharacteristically lost her composure!
"Could it be that this boy harbors unbelievably dark secrets within, startling even Mito-sama to such an extent!?" Shimura Danzo felt a chill in his heart, a trace of complex emotion flashing by.
Although Shimura Danzo muttered internally that Aomi is a problematic Uchiha, he truly couldn't see what was wrong with Aomi…
It's like wanting something yet unable to obtain it, resorting to saying sour grapes are sour.
Still, a hint of satisfaction rose in Shimura Danzo's heart, as years of experience as a Hokage Assistant allowed him to adjust his emotions well:
"As expected of me, I knew something was off with this kid from the start!"
"Hiruzen, this time, you're really done for…" Shimura Danzo glanced at Sarutobi Hiruzen with a look of pity.
This isn't just a simple case of misjudging character; Sarutobi Hiruzen even poured a great deal of valuable resources into Aomi, even going to special lengths to absorb Aomi into the Hokage circle…
Such a grave mistake is enough for Shimura Danzo to dethrone Sarutobi Hiruzen from the position of Hokage!
He might not even need to make a move; Sarutobi Hiruzen might just resign voluntarily in disgrace…
Sarutobi Hiruzen tightly furrowed his brow, muttering internally, "No matter how good Aomi is, it shouldn't cause Mito-sama to lose her composure like this; something bad must be happening..."
"That shouldn't be the case, though? I've seen Aomi's Will of Fire test papers, and Asuma and Aomi also spoke to me about their previous matters. This child is an Uchiha possessing even more of the Will of Fire than Kagami..."
In a flash, several rumors flickered through Sarutobi Hiruzen's mind.
According to Anbu's reports, some Uchiha believe that Aomi resembles the former Uchiha Izuna but has aligned closely with the Hokage faction, drawing dissatisfaction from many hardliners.
Could it be that Aomi's personality is truly like Uchiha Izuna's, deceiving even me, the Hokage?
Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart grew increasingly tense, recalling Uchiha Izuna's cruelty and hypocrisy, which Senju Tobirama used to tell them as ghost stories during childhood, serving as a childhood nightmare...
Meanwhile, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Namikaze Minato held their breaths.
These keen individuals realized that perhaps something significant was about to shift the landscape of Konoha today!
Tsunade looked at Aomi and Uzumaki Mito with concern, wondering why it had come to this.
Just as she was about to voice her questions...
At this moment!
Wisps of dense, foam-like, deep crimson, and malicious Chakra surged out from within Uzumaki Mito!
At this instant!
All the ninjas present abruptly stood up, their eyes filled with incredulous shock!
The back of Sarutobi Hiruzen was instantly soaked in cold sweat. Although he reflexively took a battle stance, even he, renowned as the Ninja Doctor, didn't know which seal to form at the moment…
How to handle a rampaging Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, especially when the Jinchuriki is Uzumaki Mito, what should be done?
Under Mito-sama's control, the Nine-tailed Chakra actually leaked unprecedentedly?
It's over, everything's over…
Aomi, you've truly stirred up a great calamity!
In Shimura Danzo's heart, however, there was joy. At this moment, he discreetly scanned the immobile crowd, suddenly recalling that regrettable evening.
Just a few seconds slower than Sarutobi Hiruzen, his dream of becoming Hokage was nearly within grasp, yet slipped away!
The shameless thief Hiruzen, who stole his dream!
Evidently, Shimura Danzo wasn't aware that the Hokage position had long been predetermined.
But in his current perspective…
Especially now, with Sarutobi Hiruzen stunned, it feels like the tables have turned from back then!
As long as he steps up and kills Uchiha Aomi, who caused Mito-sama to rampage, everything will be fine!
Shimura Danzo laughed grimly in his heart, "Uchiha Aomi, though I didn't gain you, you'll ultimately become the stepping stone for me to ascend to the Hokage position!"
The next moment.
With a swift motion, Shimura Danzo lunged at Aomi, swiftly producing a sharp Kunai, shouting angrily, "Evil-born Uchiha brat, let me, Shimura Danzo, be the one to..."