"Uh... isn't that a bit inappropriate?" Kageyama Kogetsu feigned astonishment, looking somewhat embarrassed.
Danzō said as if it were a matter of course, "There's nothing inappropriate about it. When you do things for me, you're doing them for Konoha."
"It is their honor to sacrifice for Konoha!"
"Besides, it's just sacrificing their bodies, not their lives. And who knows who's getting the better end of the deal by being with you."
Well, well, you're a real classic. But... I like it.
I think I've profited, and you think you've profited. What is this?
A win-win cooperation. We're both winning, winning big!
"Alright, I'll let you know if I see any women I like in the future," Kageyama Kogetsu said, still feigning embarrassment.
An idea sparked in Danzō's mind. He beamed, "Kogetsu, let me tell you."
"As long as you help me become Hokage, any woman in the village you take a fancy to, I'll help you get her."
"Women from outside the village are a bit more troublesome, but it's not impossible to try."
"We can issue a mission and have the ninja below complete it, or we can make a trade."
Oh, you old geezer, you're actually using this to test a cadre...
I... I can actually withstand such a test!
If he were determined to have a certain woman now, how could he not get her?
He just didn't want to use the Tenseigan's ability, as that would be too boring, and he didn't want to easily ruin his persona and reputation.
Thoughts were thoughts, but Kageyama Kogetsu put on a look of being tempted yet conflicted. Finally, his expression fell, and he let out a long sigh.
"Alas... let's just forget it. I'm afraid I'm not worthy of such a great fortune."
Danzō was a little disappointed upon hearing this, but he still smiled. "Although you're not loyal to me, I appreciate your loyalty."
Wait, does this old geezer have some kind of misunderstanding about loyalty?
I just agreed to help you steal something that belongs to the Konoha F4!
"Thank you for your praise, Elder Danzō, but there are some things I still want to emphasize."
"It's fine to compete for the position of Hokage, but you must not harm Lord Hokage's life," Kageyama Kogetsu said with a smile, then a serious expression.
"Of course, of course. Hiruzen and I have been companions since childhood. How could I possibly lay a deadly hand on him?"
"I just have a different political view from Hiruzen," Danzō said with a broad smile.
What a joke. When it comes to a fight, how can one be so restrained?
The fate of a ninja is to die on a mission or on the battlefield. Rather than letting Hiruzen die of old age in his sickbed, it's better for him to die in battle.
"In that case, I'm relieved. I'll toast Elder Danzō with tea instead of wine," Kageyama Kogetsu also said with a broad smile.
Relieved my ass. You old geezer have a history of assassination, and you go straight for the kill.
But unless you, old geezer, personally lead an ambush, the chances of killing Sarutobi Hiruzen are extremely slim.
Wait... that might not be certain. Ten of the Twelve Guardian Ninja were trained by Danzō in Root.
If their training is successful and they cooperate well, they could really pose a threat to Sarutobi Hiruzen...
The Five Release Great Combo Technique should be no problem against Raido Namiashi, but they are numerous, well-coordinated, and not afraid of death.
The two, each with their own ulterior motives, clinked their cups and drank a cup of tea.
Kageyama Kogetsu picked up the teapot and refilled Danzō's cup first, then his own, putting on a very good show.
"When will you make your move?"
"Leave the tea here. I'll be right back."
With that, Kageyama Kogetsu stood up, slid the door open, and vanished.
"Tsk... so efficient. I like it," Danzō said with a laugh after a brief moment of surprise.
After leaving Danzō's residence, Kageyama Kogetsu directly tore through space and arrived at the location where the Scroll of Seals was stored.
He had worked his way up from an Anbu squad leader to the Deputy Commander of the Anbu. When he was a squad leader, he had once stood guard at the place where the Scroll of Seals was kept.
Kageyama Kogetsu stood outside the trigger range of the sealing barrier jutsu and observed the hidden formula with his black eye and Tenseigan, mentally deducing the solution.
After three breaths, Kageyama Kogetsu had a plan. He formed hand seals and pressed them to the ground. A black formula spread from his palm, like tree branches, and came into contact with the original formula.
The original formula quickly appeared, then quickly disappeared.
He walked over, took what Danzō wanted, returned to his original position to restore the formula, and finally tore through space and left.
In the Great Dark Heaven, Kageyama Kogetsu stood on a large black and red box, observing the shape of the keyhole with his X-ray vision.
He used Earth Release to create a key to open the box, then took out Shisui's Sharingan from a glass bottle filled with a special solution.
Finally, he fixed his gaze on Shisui's Sharingan and activated Transcription Seal: Mirror Heaven and Earth Change - Modified!
"Heh heh... with Danzō's level of connection and use of the Sharingan, it's impossible for him to discover that I've tampered with it."
"If he uses Kotoamatsukami on me, he'll suffer the consequences."
Kageyama Kogetsu smiled as he put the Sharingan back in the glass bottle, then restored the box to its original state. After confirming that there were no problems, he left the Great Dark Heaven.
After delaying for a short while outside Danzō's residence, Kageyama Kogetsu returned to the tea room, placed the box on the tea table and pushed it over, then picked up his teacup and took a sip.
Mm, still warm.
In ancient times, there was Guan Yu who warmed wine to slay Hua Xiong. Today, there is the great Lord Kageyama who warms tea to steal a treasured eye. A worthy opponent, a talented general!
"Sugoi! I was right to come to you, Kogetsu," Danzō said with a broad smile, picking up the box and putting it away.
I like it when you praise me, Lord Kageyama, but I don't like it when you say 'sugoi.' You're an old geezer, not a beautiful woman.
Kageyama Kogetsu grumbled inwardly, but on the surface, he said with a straight face, "I'm glad I didn't disappoint you, Elder Danzō."
The two continued to chat for a while. After finishing a cup of tea, Kageyama Kogetsu took his leave and went home.
Wouldn't it be better to go home and do loving things with my girlfriend?
What's the point of talking nonsense with an old geezer in the middle of the night!
...
The next morning, Kageyama Kogetsu woke up from his bed in a good mood. After washing up and having breakfast, he took Nonō, who was on duty today, to work.
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays were Nonō's shifts. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays were Kurenai's shifts.
The seventh day was a rest day. Don't misunderstand, it wasn't that he needed to rest, but that the two women needed an extra day off.
As a leader, time passes quickly!
Before the day was over, Kageyama Kogetsu left work early and went to the Hokage's office.
"Ah, it's Kogetsu. Is there any trouble at the Police Force?" the increasingly aged Sarutobi Hiruzen asked, holding his pipe, his expression kind.
"No, everything is going smoothly. I've come this time to ask for a certain ninjutsu to practice," Kageyama Kogetsu said with a slight bow and a smile.
"Which ninjutsu from the Scroll of Seals have you taken a fancy to?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked with a chuckle.
Kageyama Kogetsu said with a serious expression, "The Flying Thunder God Technique. I want to try and practice it."
"I'm thinking of enriching my own combat methods. If I can recreate the former glory of Senior Minato, Konoha will be even safer."
I'm doing this for your own good. If I learn the Flying Thunder God Technique, it won't be strange for me to arrive at the battlefield in time. Otherwise, I'm really afraid you'll be plotted against and killed by Danzō.
Although I prioritize my own interests, I'm not a heartless person. If I say I'll protect your life, I'll protect your life.
As for the difficulty of the Flying Thunder God Technique, for me now, it's not difficult at all.
The most difficult part of the Flying Thunder God Technique was whether one could sense space-time, or rather, have a sufficient understanding of space-time.
In this world, besides Otsutsuki Kaguya, no one understood space-time better than him.
"It's wonderful that you have this ambition. Take this note and go copy it yourself."
Sarutobi Hiruzen agreed without hesitation.
There was no reason not to agree. As Konoha's current and future core pillar, the thicker the better, of course
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