Arisu closed his eyes and thought for a moment.
Danzo's historical role had indeed come to an end. He would basically be of no use from this point on.
"In a few days, Danzo will hold a memorial ceremony for the fallen ninja. At that time, we can..."
A glint flashed through Arisu's eyes.
Sakumo Hatake's face lit up with joy.
"I'll follow your arrangements completely!"
Arisu nodded.
Just like that, the two of them decided Konoha's future.
After returning to the Daimyo's residence, Arisu had the Fire Daimyo draft a document dismissing Danzo from the position of Hokage.
Although the Fire Daimyo had no real power, the title still carried authority.
After hearing it, the Fire Daimyo's expression stiffened, hesitation flashing across his face.
"Well... Mr. Arisu, forgive me, but I can't comply. I need to ask for approval from above..."
The Fire Daimyo shook his head hesitantly.
Arisu's proposal was a good one, but the Daimyo couldn't make the decision himself because he needed permission from above.
Only if they agreed could he write it.
Just like last time with Danzo... he had only written it after getting approval from above.
Otherwise, even if Danzo threatened him to death, he still couldn't write it.
Arisu frowned and said directly, "You're talking about asking the Sage of Six Paths for approval, right?"
The Fire Daimyo was shocked.
"How do you know?"
This was a secret known only to the upper ranks of the Five Great Nations.
On the surface, the Daimyo held the highest authority.
But only a few Daimyo knew that they had to follow orders from above.
The founding of the villages and many other matters had only happened after receiving approval.
No one knew exactly what this higher authority was.
They only knew it might be Heaven itself, or perhaps the Sage of Six Paths.
Arisu didn't answer. He simply said, "Just write it. The Sage of Six Paths will agree."
The Fire Daimyo immediately became unhappy, thinking Arisu didn't believe him.
"Hey, Arisu-kun, even though you're a ninja, don't dismiss it. The Sage of Six Paths really exists. My grandfather's grandfather's grandfather's grandfather's grandfather... personally met him!"
"And there really is an invisible hand guiding this world. I personally saw how that invisible hand ruined Uchiha Madara and Senju Tobirama, and how it allowed the other four villages to rise..."
The Fire Daimyo spoke with a face full of reverence.
"I believe you. I absolutely believe you."
Arisu nodded meaningfully.
———
[Konoha Memorial Ceremony]
At this moment, every ninja currently in Konoha had gathered.
Danzo stood at the front, giving a speech.
"For those heroes who have fallen, and to ensure their sacrifices were not in vain, even if Konoha burns to ashes, we must continue this war!"
Danzo shouted, "Utter nonsense!"
The moment his words fell, a cold shout rang out.
All the Konoha ninja were startled and turned toward the source of the voice.
Who had the guts to openly challenge the Hokage at a memorial ceremony?
Danzo's face instantly darkened.
His single eye flashed with surprise and intense killing intent.
He clearly hadn't expected anyone to undermine him at such a public event.
The crowd automatically parted to form a path.
Arisu walked into the venue in military attire, murderous intent surrounding him.
Behind him followed dozens of Hyuga clan ninja holding kunai, their Byakugan fully activated.
"Arisu?! Aren't you supposed to be protecting the Daimyo? What are you doing here?!"
"And the Hyuga clan! What are you trying to do?!"
Danzo's voice carried a hint of panic as he spoke coldly.
The Hyuga clan head remained calm, showing no emotion.
At first, he had been unwilling to risk the destruction of his clan.
But after consulting the Hyuga main family far away at Mount Myoboku, he had received clear orders to fully support Arisu.
He didn't understand why the main family had made such a decision, but clan orders were absolute.
Arisu said nothing.
He instantly appeared in front of Danzo.
"What are you doing? This is treason!"
"What do you think you're going to do to me, the Hokage, in front of all these Konoha residents and ninja?!"
Danzo was convinced Arisu wouldn't dare touch him in front of so many witnesses.
"Guards! Arrest Arisu!", Danzo shouted.
The scene immediately descended into chaos.
The Anbu remained silent and didn't move.
Danzo's Root, however, immediately rushed forward to kill Arisu.
Kushina, Shinnosuke, Minato Namikaze, Kurenai Yuhi's father Shinku Yuhi, and others immediately took Arisu's side, intercepting Root and clashing with them.
Many neutral ninja stood there in confusion.
Suddenly, a loud shout rang out, "Dead Demon Consuming Seal!"
Danzo's trusted Root subordinates immediately performed the sealing technique against Arisu.
Danzo burst into laughter.
"Hahaha! Did you really think I had no backup plan?"
Originally, Danzo hadn't possessed the Dead Demon Consuming Seal.
But after becoming Hokage, he gained access to all forbidden techniques and immediately had Root members learn it as a precaution.
And these Root members were loyal death soldiers who feared no sacrifice.
"Teacher, run!"
"The Dead Demon Consuming Seal will kill you!"
The moment Kushina saw the hand signs, she completely panicked.
She knew this technique better than anyone.
As a member of the Uzumaki clan, she understood just how terrifying the Dead Demon Consuming Seal was.
It killed anyone.
Everyone was equal before it.
"Hahaha! Too late!"
"Arisu, you've committed treason. In the name of the Hokage, I hereby sentence you to death!"
A smug smile appeared on Danzo's face.
Originally, he had been unable to find an excuse to deal with Arisu.
Now that Arisu had openly rebelled, he could simply kill him.
Minato's face was full of urgency as he prepared to use Flying Thunder God to get his teacher away.
Shinnosuke Sarutobi created several shadow clones, intending to kill the casters.
Yet Arisu remained calm.
He looked at the Shinigami without the slightest trace of fear.
The newly summoned Shinigami, however, immediately developed a headache the moment it saw Arisu.
A bitter expression appeared on its face.
How many times had it already said that it couldn't handle a job this big?
Why had they summoned it again?
"Hurry up and seal him!", The Root ninja urged the Shinigami.
But the Shinigami didn't move at all. Then it retreated back where it came from, as if nothing had happened.
In an instant, Kushina's eyes widened.
She could sense that the Shinigami had disappeared.
"What's going on?", Kushina muttered.
Kurama inside her yawned and revealed a sly grin.
"Hehe, little brother Shinigami couldn't take it anymore..."
"Huh?!"
The Root ninja hurriedly tried again, only to discover they could no longer summon it.
Looking up, they found Arisu already standing before them.
Cold sweat immediately broke out across their bodies.
"Alright, stop trying."
Arisu patted a Root ninja on the shoulder and walked straight toward Danzo.
Danzo turned and tried to run.
Arisu stomped his foot.
"Cursed Seal of Self-Binding!"
Curse marks instantly wrapped around Danzo's body, leaving him unable to move.
"Arisu, you...!!"
Danzo glared viciously at him.
Arisu shook his head.
"No need to look at me like that. I'm just going along with the flow."
Then, in full view of everyone present, Arisu began reading out Danzo's crimes.