Putting away the sage mode and returning the Sharingan to its normal state, Li Chuan directly apparated and disappeared.
In the forest behind Konoha Hokage Rock, his figure slowly appeared, and then based on his own perception, he walked towards the approximate location of the entrance to the root base.
Before he had gone far, two ninjas wearing masks and holding samurai swords appeared and blocked his way.
"This is a restricted area, you cannot enter, please go back!"
"Go tell Danzo that I have something very important to see him about. It concerns whether he can become Hokage."
Li Chuan said nonchalantly.
After hearing Li Chuan's words, the two ninjas looked at each other. One of the ninjas continued to guard here, while the other ninja turned and left quickly.
About two minutes later, the ninja returned again and said in a respectful tone:
"Your Highness, Danzo-sama invites you."
Li Chuan nodded and followed the ninja towards the entrance of the base.
The root base is built under the entire Konoha, and the entrance is in the forest of the training ground, about one kilometer away from where Li Chuan appeared.
Under the leadership of the root ninja, Li Chuan entered the base and walked around for a long time. In a spacious rock room, he saw Danzo who had already made tea and was waiting for him.
"Your Highness, it's so late at night and you're still walking in the training ground without sleeping. You're really in high spirits."
Danzo pushed the brewed tea in front of Li Chuan.
Li Chuan took a sip of tea and replied with a smile:
"Danzo-sama is so late, isn't he still awake?"
"Hahaha, unlike you young people, I am older and don't have such a good sleep. Three or four hours of sleep at night is enough."
Danzo replied with a smile on his face, taking a sip of tea.
Li Chuan waved his hand:
"That's not what you said. Danzo-sama sleeps three or four hours a day. He must not be unable to sleep, but he is working hard for Konoha. It's really admirable.
I have always felt that Danzo-sama is more suitable to become Hokage than the Third Generation, but it is a pity."
"Oh, could it be my misunderstanding? I actually think that His Highness the Prince is more inclined towards Sandai, and you are Sandai's fourth disciple."
Danzo's exposed eye narrowed.
Li Chuan shook his head and raised the corners of his mouth slightly:
"There is no way. If you don't become a disciple of the third generation, you are not qualified to become Hokage. If you don't become Hokage, how can you make Danzo-sama become Hokage?"
"I am old, why can't I understand what His Highness the Prince is saying?"
Danzo put down the tea cup in his hand and showed an incomprehensible expression.
When he first met Li Chuan, he still had a good impression of Li Chuan because of Li Chuan's attitude on behalf of the daimyo.
Later, when Li Chuan rescued San Dai and became his disciple, he only felt disgusted with Li Chuan. He felt that Li Chuan was just playing tricks on him.
But today, Li Chuan went to the basic base to look for him at night, and said what he said now, which made him a little unpredictable.
Could it be that Li Chuan also has thoughts on the position of Hokage?
That is a bit whimsical. With his status as the prince of the Fire Country, Sandai could accept Li Chuan as his disciple in order to win over the famous names, but he would not let Li Chuan become the Hokage.
"I know that Danzo-sama really wants to take over as the Fifth Hokage, but you should know very well that it is absolutely impossible for the Third Hokage to let you take over as the Hokage, and the same goes for the other two advisors.
And even if the fifth Hokage is not Jiraiya and Tsunade, he must be the confidant of the third generation.
When the time comes for the third generation to step back behind the scenes and become a consultant, cooperating with the fifth generation Hokage to govern Konoha, if nothing unexpected happens, Danzo-sama, you may not be able to become Hokage until your death."
Li Chuan did not explain directly, but explained Danzo's current situation.
After hearing Li Chuan's heart-wrenching words, Danzo's expression immediately changed.
In fact, this is indeed the case. Even if he tried his best to force the Third Hokage to abdicate due to the attack on Konoha, the possibility of him taking over as the Fifth Hokage is slim.
Because the three generations of immortals were immortal, he, the two advisors and the daimyo only had the right to make proposals but not the final decision.
But if he doesn't take this opportunity to fight, if he continues like this, he won't be able to become Hokage when he dies, and he won't be able to fulfill his ambition to expand Konoha and annex other ninja villages.
"Humph, I don't need to thank you so much. If you hadn't intervened, maybe I would be Hokage by now."
For this reason, Danzo stopped being polite and showed his anger towards Li Chuan.
At this time, Li Chuan also put away his smile and said in a strong and powerful tone:
"Danzo-sama, it's useless to say all this now. You have to understand that some things can only be looked forward to. The Fifth Hokage is impossible, but as long as you help me, I have a great chance.
And when I become Hokage, the next Hokage will be you, and you will be the future Sixth Generation!"
"Hahaha, do you think I am an idiot?
Not to mention that even if I help you, it will be difficult for you to become Hokage with your status as a prince.
Even if you really become Hokage, why would you pass the position of Hokage to me again? Then what is the point of you becoming Hokage?"
Danzo laughed angrily at what Li Chuan said, it was nonsense.
Li Chuan was not angry at all when he saw this, his expression was still so serious:
"Because my goal is not the Hokage at all, but the daimyo.
My uncle is too cowardly. He is as cowardly as the Third Generation. Our Fire Country is the strongest country, and Konoha is the strongest ninja village, but he has repeatedly failed to make progress and has been beaten on the head by other ninja villages.
Fight back.
So I want to replace my uncle as daimyo, and then find an enterprising Hokage to work with me to achieve dominance.
And this person is you, the Eagle of Konoha, the most ideal Hokage in my heart.
You help me get the Hokage, and I will pass the Hokage to you, and you help me get the name, and if you and I join forces, nothing can stop the Fire Nation and the rise of Konoha!"
Upon hearing Li Chuan's explanation, Danzo was stunned.
Although I feel that this explanation is a bit ridiculous, when I think about it carefully, it seems that Tamada really has this truth.
If the current situation continues, he will definitely have no chance of taking over as Hokage, unless something unexpected happens later.
But the third generation is as sophisticated as him, and it is not easy to find the third generation's flaws.
Moreover, Jiraiya really wanted to find Tsunade. With Tsunade's identity as the Senju Princess and her achievements in saving people, and with the cooperation of this old guy like the Third, he would have no way to do it.
If what Li Chuan said is true, then maybe the only way to make Li Chuan the Hokage and then pass it on to him is to give him the best chance of taking the Hokage position.
The key is, how much of what Li Chuan said is true and how much is false?