Danzo has a big heart, and it's not easy to strike him down. Kazuki not only wants to kill Danzo, but also strike at his spirit.
However, Kazuki was very curious about what Danzo was actually doing. According to his investigation, the funds Danzo has embezzled, both before and after, have already exceeded one hundred million ryo. This is merely the tip of the iceberg. If everything were accounted for, it's possible the total could exceed three hundred million.
For the entire Konoha, this is an astronomical figure. Root's annual budget is less than fifty million. Three hundred million is enough to do many things. Keep in mind, to ensure the continuation of the war, Hiruzen was even considering paying out pensions in installments. Of course, this installment payment would theoretically provide more money, with an overall increase of about ten percent, so quite a few people were willing to accept such a pension.
"Grandma Mito, do you think that even if I gather all these materials, Hokage-sama still won't make a move against him?" Kazuki asked with a hint of curiosity.
It's not that he didn't understand these things, but rather that he hoped to get confirmation from Mito.
"That's for sure. Hiruzen and Danzo have a bond established since childhood, but when facing major matters concerning the entire Konoha, he cannot indulge him. For Hiruzen, Konoha is the most important thing."
Mito was quite satisfied when speaking of Hiruzen, at least the successor Tobirama found was quite good.
Many people say that Hiruzen's strength cannot compare to Hashirama and Tobirama, but how many people in the Ninja World history can compare to Hashirama?
He is the so-called Asura Chakra reincarnation.
As for Tobirama, he is also an extraordinary genius. Most of the ninjutsu in Konoha's Scroll of Seals were created by him.
When Tobirama created a Ninjutsu and told Hashirama, Hashirama would ask if that Ninjutsu was Water Release. If it wasn't Water Release, he would write it into the Scroll of Seals first.
In the history of the Ninja World, when it comes to the creation of Forbidden Jutsu, Tobirama is one of the best.
Of course, this is just the current Hiruzen. If Mito knew that the future Hiruzen would allow Danzo to run wild, turning Konoha into a mess and knocking Konoha off its perch as the number one ninja village, then what would her reaction be?
Even Kumogakure dared to swagger over Konoha, and those geniuses, one by one, were ruined by them.
Of course, some things do require vigilance, for example, Shisui. He actually revealed the ability of his Mangekyo Sharingan, so it's not surprising that Danzo made a move against him. No one in power can tolerate subordinates, especially those with ambiguous loyalties, possessing something like Kotoamatsukami.
Even if Danzo didn't act against Shisui, Hiruzen would probably have to act sooner or later. They all worried that they would be unknowingly controlled.
The future Itachi was confident in using Kotoamatsukami to control Sasuke, who possessed the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.
Hiruzen will repeatedly tolerate Danzo in the future. Even if Danzo tries to assassinate him in the future, he can turn a blind eye and let him go.
Kazuki wouldn't say such things, and even if he did, no one would believe him.
"As Hokage, Hiruzen needs to ensure the stability of the front line. Root has been deeply rooted in every aspect of Konoha for years, and even Hiruzen doesn't know who all of Root's people are. Therefore, before acting against Danzo, he must investigate thoroughly, this is a meticulous and lengthy process." Mito patiently explained to Kazuki.
"You tend to take many things for granted when you handle them. Of course, this isn't your problem."
"You are confident in solving everything based on your own strength, and you can display your decisive and swift actions. In this regard, you are actually very similar to Tobirama."
"If Tobirama were to meet you, he would probably be very happy. Putting your strength aside, in many aspects, you are very similar to Tobirama, and you even do better than him."
"But you forgot that the current Hokage is Hiruzen, and when dealing with some matters, his code of conduct needs to be considered."
As for whether Tobirama would like Kazuki, Mito wasn't entirely sure, as Tobirama's vigilance towards the Uchiha was evident. Nearly half of the Forbidden Jutsu created by Tobirama were designed to target the Uchiha clan.
"Moreover, Danzo is still useful to Konoha at the moment." Mito added immediately.
"Then, by your meaning, Hokage-sama will still allow Danzo to embezzle funds?" As if thinking of something, Kazuki asked Mito again.
"Konoha is indeed short on funds, but this sum of money isn't impossible to come up with. As long as Hiruzen advances this money, when it's settled later, the Shimura clan will return several times the amount, because ultimately, Danzo is a member of the Shimura clan." Mito explained earnestly to Kazuki.
Is this the mindset of a Hokage?
By that time, for the Shimura clan to escape safely, they would have to spit out even more benefits. At this point, the more Danzo embezzled, the more the Shimura clan would have to give up in the future.
Is this what they call politics?
Kazuki didn't even know how to complain about Hiruzen.
Are all you politicians so dark-hearted?
Perhaps at this moment, Hiruzen wishes Danzo would embezzle even more funds.
As for whether the Shimura clan would be able to pay it back then, Hiruzen certainly has a clear idea. Although Danzo is the head of the Shimura clan, he cannot use the Shimura clan's funds and assets without restraint.
But if the Shimura clan is to compensate, then the entire Shimura clan must bear the responsibility. Otherwise, they won't be able to stay in Konoha anymore.
Just like the Uchiha clan after Madara's departure, their lives weren't exactly easy. Tobirama even arranged for some people specifically to monitor the Uchiha clan.
The most crucial thing is that Kagami knew about this all along, and even many matters concerning the Uchiha clan were told to Tobirama by Kagami. It's as if Kagami was the true instigator when the future Itachi annihilated the entire Uchiha clan.