333. Useless Scheme

"Damn Danzo, how dare he kill Enishi!"

In the capital of the Land of Fire, the esteemed Daimyo was clenching his fists in fury.

To be honest, as a noble, his bond with his so-called younger brother wasn't particularly deep. However, this didn't mean he was completely indifferent to Enishi's death.

Firstly, Enishi was essentially his cash cow, a crucial tool for amassing wealth.

Losing this tool would inevitably lead to a sharp decline in his income.

Even if he found a replacement, it would take considerable time.

Secondly, it was a matter of his dignity as the Daimyo. By killing Enishi, Danzo wasn't just targeting his brother; he was slapping the face of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire!

If he showed no reaction to the murder of his own brother, what authority would he have left?

As these thoughts crossed his mind, the Daimyo's anger flared even more.

Just as he was about to burst out in rage, a figure appeared, stopping him in his tracks.

"Lord Daimyo, the ninja from Konoha are watching outside. Please calm down!"

The speaker had black hair, a headband tied around his forehead, and sharp, blade-like eyes.

This was Kazuma, the leader of the Twelve Guardian Ninja, a group painstakingly assembled by the Daimyo.

Hearing Kazuma's words, the Daimyo managed to suppress his anger and whispered, "Kazuma, do you have any ideas?"

Kazuma immediately looked up, his gaze resolute. "Lord Daimyo, in my opinion, Danzo's actions have completely exposed his sinister ambitions! Our only option now is to strike first! We must eliminate this cancer of the Land of Fire before Danzo can act!"

Hearing such bold words, even the Daimyo couldn't help but shiver.

A look of hesitation appeared on his face as he said, "Kazuma, you must understand that Danzo's infamy is well-known. If we fail to eliminate him, can we withstand his retaliation?"

Sensing the Daimyo's hesitation, Kazuma narrowed his eyes fiercely. "Lord Daimyo, there's no turning back now. Even if we don't assassinate Danzo, do you think he will spare us? Rather than being lambs waiting for slaughter, it's better to take the initiative and increase our chances of success."

Kazuma's analysis was quite reasonable.

Danzo's notoriety was unparalleled, and if he truly wanted to eliminate the Daimyo, he would find an excuse sooner or later.

Therefore, the best course of action was to strike first, as Kazuma suggested, and confront Danzo head-on!

Coming to this realization, the Daimyo swallowed hard and gritted his teeth. "What do you plan to do?"

Seeing the Daimyo finally relent, Kazuma's face lit up with a smile, but he quickly became serious again.

After all, this matter was a matter of life and death for both the Daimyo and himself.

Success would mean a meteoric rise, while failure would lead to an inevitable downfall.

Therefore, he had to be fully alert and unite all possible forces.

"Although each member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja is highly skilled and powerful, Danzo has emerged from countless battles and commands the vast military might of Konoha. Therefore, we must not engage him in direct conflict but instead... outsmart him!"

Kazuma's eyes narrowed, his voice low, exuding a sense of confidence.

Seeing this, the Daimyo grew interested. He glanced around cautiously and asked, "What exactly should we do?"

Kazuma smirked and finally revealed his plan. "First, I need you, Lord Daimyo, to issue an order and find an excuse to lure Danzo to the capital. Then, we will gather the full strength of the Twelve Guardian Ninja to ambush and kill him here!"

"Secondly, Lord Daimyo, you can write a letter to the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and the two elder advisors in Konoha. They were once high-ranking officials in Konoha but were pushed out of the core circle due to Danzo's rise. Elder Koharu Utatane was even placed under house arrest by Danzo!

If we can gain their support, we can coordinate from within and outside to eliminate Danzo. We might even take control of Konoha's forces!"

After hearing Kazuma's plan, the Daimyo couldn't help but nod repeatedly.

Kazuma's proposal was indeed highly feasible.

If they could successfully ambush Danzo in the capital and reinstate Hiruzen Sarutobi as Hokage, the noble faction of the Land of Fire could regain its former supremacy.

He wouldn't have to live in constant fear anymore!

In fact, as Kazuma suggested, he might even extend his influence into Konoha, becoming the true and only... jewel of the Land of Fire!

Thinking this, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire felt a surge of excitement and clenched his fists once more.

He slowly stood up, walked over to Kazuma, and firmly grasped his hand. "In that case, the task of eliminating this treacherous minister falls to you, Kazuma!"

Finally having convinced the Daimyo, Kazuma felt a wave of relief.

He knelt respectfully before the Daimyo and vowed, "Lord Daimyo, rest assured. I will spare no effort to eliminate the traitor!"

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Just as the two were bonding over their shared ambition, a hidden figure outside, Aburame Ryoma, let out a cold laugh.

Every word of their conversation had been transmitted to him by his insects.

His assessment was simple—foolish.

While Kazuma's plan had some theoretical feasibility, they had overlooked a critical issue: Danzo's strength.

The ninja world was, at its core, a place where the strong ruled.

The power Danzo now wielded couldn't be overcome simply by numerical superiority.

Even if the number of ninja opposing him were multiplied several times over, Danzo wouldn't falter.

It was clear that the Daimyo and Kazuma lacked a true understanding of real power.

Had they witnessed Danzo's prowess on the battlefield, they would never have entertained such a foolish idea.

As for the elders in the village? Heh...

Aburame Ryoma chuckled softly.

He suspected that Danzo might actually be hoping for them to cause trouble, as it would give him the perfect opportunity to eliminate all these threats in one fell swoop.

"Regardless, I should send this information back to Konoha first."

Aburame Ryoma extended his hand, and several insects immediately flew from his palm, heading straight for Konoha.