This also showed Danzo's confidence, or rather, his arrogance.
He considered himself more suitable for the position of Hokage than Hiruzen.
But he had never considered what qualities and responsibilities a Hokage should have.
Someone who year-round hides behind the scenes playing with schemes and tricks should not appear on the stage.
Hiding behind the scenes ensures one's own secrecy.
Once you appear before others, it means you will be under the gaze of many.
Danzo, accustomed to the darkness, simply couldn't adapt to it.
No matter how many rehearsals he had in his mind, how many scenarios he simulated,
When he actually appeared on the stage, all that awaited him were repeated failures, nothing else would remain.
In the end, he would only ingloriously fall from the high platform.
[You know that Danzo probably wants to kill you right now.]
[But due to the current environment, the pointing crowd, and the suddenly appearing Anbu, he realizes he has been fooled by a child.]
[He snorts coldly, flicks his sleeves, and leaves.]
[You shrug indifferently and turn to leave.]
[You are not afraid of Danzo.]
[Before obtaining Shisui's Sharingan, Danzo's strength might not be weak, but it is limited.]
[With Haki protecting you, you are not afraid of him.]
[Returning home, you continue training.]
[However, not long after, two Anbu suddenly appear.]
[It is the Hokage, Hiruzen, inviting you.]
[You are not surprised by this; in fact, you were prepared for it.]
[You do not resist and follow the two Anbu to the Hokage Tower.]
'Duy is, after all, part of the Hokage's faction.'
Takumi showed no surprise either. 'Although Duy's personal strength is very weak, possessing the Eight Gates certainly prevents him from being ignored.'
'At least that old fox Hiruzen definitely wouldn't ignore him. Perhaps Duy remaining a Genin was deliberately arranged by him or Tobirama Senju.'
'To make the enemy underestimate Duy.'
The more Takumi thought about it, the more possible it seemed.
Admittedly, Duy's talent for Ninjutsu was very poor.
But after so many years of training, even if his talent was poor, he should at least be able to become a Chunin.
Yet he had always remained a Genin.
In Takumi's view, it wasn't that Duy couldn't become a Chunin; the greater possibility was that Hiruzen had hidden him, making him a concealed trump card for Konoha.
Just like that disciple of Tobirama, the one who was a genius.
Although it was because of a mistake in his youth that he never became a Chunin or even Jonin,
In terms of strength, he had reached the Jonin level.
Yet he was only an ordinary Genin.
This might also be one of Hiruzen's trump cards.
[Standing before Hiruzen, you look up and observe this Hokage with a kind smile.]
[This is the first time you have seen him since the entrance ceremony when you started school.]
[Hiruzen, with a smile on his face, begins to chat with you about everyday matters.]
["What are your views on the Will of Fire?" Suddenly, Hiruzen poses a question, or rather, a test.]
[You are prepared for this.]
["Burning oneself to illuminate others." You say calmly, and Hiruzen's eyes glint with light.]
[At this moment, you feel the time is right.]
["I want to go to the front lines." You suddenly say.]
["Why? You are still young now. Perhaps you think you have some strength, but anything can happen on the battlefield at any time. You do not yet have enough strength to survive on the battlefield." Hiruzen naturally refuses you.]
["I have enough strength!" You say unequivocally.]
[Then, without further ado, you take Hiruzen to an open area and, using your full Haki, punch the ground.]
[This punch cracks the earth, shakes the terrain, as if an earthquake has occurred.]
[The power of this punch is in no way inferior to Tsunade's monstrous strength, astonishing Hiruzen.]
[After demonstrating your strength, you silently look at Hiruzen.]
[After long consideration and several hesitations, Hiruzen ultimately refuses your request to leave.]
["Right now, you know too little about Ninjutsu. Combat is not won by brute force alone. You still have many things to learn." These are Hiruzen's words to you.]
[You know he is right. With your mastered Haki, you would certainly not be weak in direct combat, even capable of going blow-for-blow with Tsunade.]
[But a Shinobi's battles are often filled with various calculations. Even without direct confrontation, there are enough ways to kill you.]
'Leaving aside things like traps, even just Genjutsu alone is little Takumi's absolute weakness.'
Takumi was also very clear about little Takumi's weaknesses at this time.
Haki's defense lies in the physical aspect.
It has no defensive capability against the mental attack of Genjutsu.
At this time, Genjutsu could probably easily control little Takumi.
[Leaving the Hokage Tower, you are a bit disappointed.]
[But you also feel much more relieved.]
[The Hokage's summons represent his attitude.]
[In the short term, you don't need to worry about Danzo making a move against you.]
[However, not achieving your goal still makes you a bit unwilling.]
[So, you silently make a determination in your heart.]
[Time passes little by little.]
[Soon, a year goes by.]
[You have made great progress in your Haki training.]
[And this year is also when Guy graduates and becomes a Genin.]
[And you, in this same year, apply for early graduation.]
[After discussion and testing, although your Ninjutsu talent is still terrible, barely able to barely use the Basic Transformation Technique,]
[Relying on your powerful physical strength, you are able to graduate early.]
[After graduating, you are quickly sent to the battlefield.]
[And your teammates are exactly Guy and another man you don't recognize.]
'I didn't expect to succeed in graduating early.'
Takumi raised an eyebrow in surprise.
Who was the last one to graduate early?
That was Kakashi!
Kakashi, who could have a 50-50 fight with anyone.
To be honest, if it weren't for Obito's Sharingan holding Kakashi back, his achievements now would probably only be higher, not lower.
Although the Sharingan helped him copy numerous Ninjutsu,
He was also burdened by it, consuming Chakra all the time.
After all, this eye was not his, and he was not of the Uchiha Clan.
Even Danzo had to seal the Sharingan on his arm; otherwise, he simply couldn't bear the Chakra consumption of so many Sharingan.
This also fully illustrates the excellence of the Sharingan.
Even needing to pay such a high price, many people still hoped to obtain a Sharingan.
Of course, compared to the Sharingan, Konoha favored the Byakugan more.
After all, in terms of tactics, the Byakugan, with its all-round observation, certainly held a higher tactical status.