I transmigrated into the body of a young Minato Namikaze, just as the Third Hokage was about to pass the title on to me.
Refuse! Refuse without hesitation!
You've got to be kidding. The death flag of the Nine-Tails' rampage is right there. Whoever wants the job can have it!
Facing everyone's baffled looks, I teared up and wholeheartedly recommended Shimura Danzō!
"Lord Third, I'm too young! Lord Danzō is far-sighted and has devoted his whole life to Konoha. He's the best candidate for Naruto!"
[Ding! God-Tier Investment System bound!]
[Successful investment in "Shimura Danzō" detected. Target "become the Fourth Hokage" established! Upon completing the task, the Host will receive a hundredfold return: Sage Body (Beginner)!]
In an instant, I understood.
Why become Naruto? It's exhausting and dangerous. Isn't it better to invest and make plans behind the scenes, let others work for me, and take the lion's share myself?
"Lord Danzō, go ahead without worry. I'll be your strongest support!"
And so, Konoha's whole atmosphere changed overnight.
Fourth Hokage Danzō was forced to stand in the sunlight every day and handle official business. Faced with the villagers' warm, beaming smiles, he felt completely ill at ease.
Meanwhile, I held the cushy, honorary post of Hokage Advisor, investing in Kakashi today and sweet-talking the Uchiha tomorrow.
Danzō: "Minato, we're short on funds again!"
Me: "Lord Danzō, go raid the daimyo's estate without fear. It's all for Konoha!"
After Danzō had finished dealing with the Nine-Tails' rampage, worn to the bone, he discovered that I had hollowed out his Root, brought the Uchiha under my command, and become the "uncrowned king" in the eyes of all Konoha. He was completely dumbfounded.
Danzō: "I suspect you're the real leader of Root!"
The plot was okay, at first I thought Danzo was going to challenge Kyuubi alone.
Pretty good. No ink stains. No Holy Mother. Just do it.
Danzo can't control himself, it's so unbelievable