Naruto Dream Fulfillment Master

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Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that most of the viewers had some connection with the protagonist of the dream.

He already knew who the main character would be tonight.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at his companions with a complicated expression, asking questions in his eyes.

Unexpectedly, the audience seats tonight were filled with Konoha's top officials.

He sighed softly and slowly said, "Xiaochun, Yan, Qufeng... calm down. The situation here is like this..."

……

the other side.

Danzo had just fallen asleep.

When I opened my eyes again, I found myself in a dimly lit grove of trees.

The night wind rustled through the treetops, and the air was filled with a faint smell of blood and the damp, cold scent of earth.

"here it is……"

Before him, a figure crouched in a clearing in the woods, looking tense and wary. It was none other than the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

Beside him, several young men were also half-crouching: Hiruzen Sarutobi! Koharu Utatane! Homura Mitokado! Torifu Akimichi! and Kagami Uchiha!

"This...this isn't—!!"

Danzo's mind flashed, and he almost immediately realized which scene was before him.

At that moment, Tobirama Senju suddenly shouted, "We're surrounded! There are... twenty enemies!"

Tobirama frowned, drawing a simple sand table on the ground with his fingers. "Judging from their tracking ability, the other side should be the elite Gold Horn and Silver Horn troops of Kumogakure!"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the young ninjas present all changed drastically.

Mitokado Homura exclaimed, "What?! The Gold and Silver Horns Squad?!"

He gasped, trembling as he said, "And...and on our side, including the Second Hokage, there are only seven of us! This situation is truly..."

Danzo stood frozen in place, as if petrified.

His breathing became rapid and slow, and the scene before him stirred up a turbulent emotion within him.

This is the brutal breakout they experienced when they were young!

His most respected mentor, the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, sacrificed himself tonight to cover their retreat in the siege of the Kinkaku forces.

Danzo looked at Tobirama Senju in front of him, feeling somewhat heavy-hearted.

Teacher...do you know how much I've sacrificed for Konoha all these years, following your last wishes?!

Danzo looked around, his gaze finally settling on Hiruzen Sarutobi standing beside him.

At this time, Hiruzen was still very young. His brows lacked the vicissitudes of old age and had gained a sharp edge. He was half-crouched on the ground, guarding his surroundings, seemingly unaware that Danzo was staring straight at him.

Danzo's expression darkened.

On that same night, Hiruzen Sarutobi became the Third Hokage.

Because Danzo Shimura was half a step slower than Hiruzen Sarutobi and failed to step forward decisively, he lost his teacher's trust and even more so, the opportunity to succeed as Hokage!

Over the years, this event has been deeply etched in Danzo's heart.

Countless nights, he had dreamt of this scene, dreamt that the position that should have belonged to him was taken away by Hiruzen Sarutobi, dreamt that he was forced to look up to his former friend who ruled the entire village, while he could only realize his value from a place unseen...

Countless times, he woke up from his dreams in resentment.

However, seeing that scene again now is so vivid and clear, as if time has flowed backward!

Danzo's pupils constricted slightly.

Such a realistic scene can only be explained by that eerie dream space!

I'm afraid I've already personally entered that legendary dream instance.

Moreover, it was at this crucial juncture in his life.

Danzo remembered clearly that Uchiha Kagami would then suggest that someone should stay behind to cover the rear and act as bait to lure the enemy away.

The predicament we face is actually a test.

Tobirama was using this predicament to test them and determine who was most qualified to become the next Hokage.

In the end, Hiruzen Sarutobi stepped forward before him, so Tobirama passed the Hokage position to Hiruzen Sarutobi and resolutely went to his death to cover the retreat...

Danzo gritted his teeth. If he hadn't hesitated for a moment back then, he would have been the one to speak first!

At that moment, a thought flashed through Danzo's mind.

He remembered Kakashi saying that the world in the dream is continuous, and the changes made in the dream tonight will affect the development of the dream later.

Kakashi saved his deceased father in a dream!

In other words, if he speaks first at this moment, he will become the Hokage in this dream world?

Who knows, he might be the Hokage next time he comes in?

Upon thinking of this, Danzo felt his blood boil and was so excited that he could hardly breathe.

[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Shimura Danzo have been detected! Emotional value +500!]

An image involuntarily surfaced in my mind—

Inside the Hokage's office, he sat in the chair that symbolized supreme power, wearing a majestic Hokage robe and the Hokage's iconic straw hat!

The elderly Hiruzen Sarutobi stood to the lower seat, his face ashen, pointing angrily at Danzo's nose and shouting, "Danzo! You'll regret this!"

But he remained calm and simply smiled: "Hiruzen, I am the Hokage!"

"boom!"

Enraged, Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed the gate shut and stormed off.

He was left alone in the office, overlooking the entire Hidden Leaf Village.

"This is a golden opportunity!" Danzo shouted inwardly, seized the moment, and suddenly stood up, striding forward.

At this moment, Uchiha Kagami, his face pale, looked around at everyone and suggested in a trembling voice, "In this situation... I'm afraid someone has to stay behind to cover the retreat and act as bait to lure the enemy away, so that the rest of us can have a chance to escape—"

"I'll be the bait!" A hoarse yet powerful voice abruptly interrupted Uchiha Kagami's words!

Everyone was startled and turned to look at the source of the sound.

Suddenly, Shimura Danzo, who had been silent all along, stood up. His face was now filled with determination, his fists clenched, and he shouted, "Let me cover the rear and draw the enemy away!"

"what?!"

The young Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, and others stared wide-eyed at Danzo in disbelief.

Even Tobirama Senju looked surprised.

For a moment, the forest was silent, and everyone was stunned by Danzo's sudden action.

……

The audience was completely silent.

After Hiruzen Sarutobi's explanation, the others roughly understood what kind of place this was.

But they remained silent.

There's no other reason than that all of us here were firsthand witnesses to that time.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, "Danzo... after all these years, you still can't let go of what happened back then."

[Ding! An emotional fluctuation from Hiruzen Sarutobi has been detected! Emotional value +200!]

Xiaochun, who was turning over the dorm, said with a complicated expression, "He held a grudge back then!"

Mitomon Homura sneered, "I think he was just afraid of dying back then. He didn't dare to stand up at all. Who had the guts to do that back then, besides that monkey?"

……

on the screen.

In the forest, the team members were still in shock.

The air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Danzo felt all eyes were on him.

Surprise, admiration, and mixed feelings.

At that moment, Danzo felt as if a sweet spring was flowing through his heart, and an unprecedented sense of comfort surged through his entire body!

[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Shimura Danzo have been detected! Emotional value +1000!]

Hiruzen Sarutobi was the first to react, standing up in astonishment: "Dan... Danzo! Do you know what this means? You'll die!"

Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's urgent words, Danzo turned to look at his former best friend.

Hiruzen's face was filled with disbelief and worry, while Danzo's lips curled into a mocking smile: "Hmph, monkey! Don't assume everyone is as afraid of death as you!"

He scoffed, a glint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes. "My resolve is beyond your comprehension!"

"You—" ape

Hibiki was choked and couldn't speak for a moment.

Danzo withdrew his gaze from Sarutobi, then abruptly turned around, solemnly knelt on one knee, and loudly proclaimed to Tobirama Senju, "Teacher Tobirama! I am a ninja! I have long been prepared to die on the battlefield like a true ninja!"

He raised his head, his expression resolute and fervent. "Please, you must entrust me with the task of covering the rear and cutting off the enemy! Let me fight for everyone's survival!"

Danzo's words were powerful and resonant, echoing through the silent forest.

His voice was loud and firm, his attitude was unwavering, and he exuded a resolute aura as if he were facing death.

Everyone present was deeply moved and stared at Danzo in shock.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi gaped, speechless.

Tobirama Senju silently gazed at his prized student kneeling before him, pleading for his life. He bent down, reached out, and gently placed his hand on Danzo's shoulder, his voice slightly hoarse, "I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"

Become!

Tobirama-sensei has already acknowledged him, so with his performance, what makes Hiruzen think he can compare to him?

The Hokage position is already in his grasp!