Should I continue being a villain in the ninja world after transmigrating?

Chapter 23 Divisions within Konoha

Inside the Konoha office, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was discussing matters concerning Mavis and magic with Koharu Utatane and Mitokado Ichiro, two senior advisors to Konoha.

Kakashi, who was the teacher of Mavis and Zeref under their disguises and also the Jonin who had the most contact with them, stood aside at this moment.

"So, is it certain that this person from another world named Mavis is on Konoha's side?" Koharu Utatane asked.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and said in a deep voice, "It seems that's indeed the case."

Mitomon Homura couldn't help but feel a little scared and said, "So-called magic is really hard to guard against. Before this, we didn't even realize that our perception had been tampered with. If that guy named Zeref wanted to use this magic to do something even more terrible, the consequences would be unimaginable!"

At this moment, Kakashi, who had been standing quietly to the side, chimed in: "Regarding that magic, I asked Mavis about it afterward. According to her, it was because the Hokage and the two advisors did not have close contact with Zeref and Mavis."

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado looked at Kakashi upon hearing this, and Kakashi continued, "The effect of that magic is more to make people deliberately ignore suspicion about the implanted identity, but if they do something too outrageous or contrary to common sense, then the effect of the magic will be greatly reduced, since our rationality and judgment have not been affected."

Mavis had already explained this to Kakashi and Hiruzen Sarutobi before, so Kakashi was simply explaining it again to Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado.

"Hmph! Naive!"

Kakashi had barely finished speaking when a cold snort suddenly came from outside the door before Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu could react.

Danzo Shimura slammed open the door to the Hokage's office and rebuked, "This is just the one-sided story of that guy named Mavis. Who can guarantee that everything she said is true? Who can say that she hasn't lied or concealed anything!"

"Danzo, you're here too." Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu turned around and said.

"If I hadn't come over, how would I have heard such naive and ridiculous words!" Shimura Danzo glanced coldly at Kakashi.

"Since it was able to cast a spell that confused the entire village of Konoha once, who knows if it will be able to cast it a second time!"

Danzo Shimura bluntly stated, "Besides, what if the falling out between Mavis and Zeref is just a staged act by them, intended to harm Konoha from within? We can't risk Konoha like that!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi took out his pipe and silently took a puff. The smoke rose gently, obscuring his expression, and he didn't say anything.

Koharu Utatane then looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi and said, "Danzo's words aren't without merit. Hiruzen, are you sure that Mavis is trustworthy?"

Kakashi frowned at the situation before him and asked, "Lord Danzo, what do you mean?"

"Hand Mavis over to Root, and I guarantee she'll spill all the information about the other world and magic!"

Especially that magic that can easily confuse others—it's both terrifying and incredibly useful! I absolutely have to get my hands on it!

Shimura Danzo stated his plan without hesitation, and anyone could tell at a glance that he had been planning this all along.

Upon hearing Shimura Danzo's words, not only Kakashi's expression changed drastically, but even Hiruzen Sarutobi could no longer remain silent.

"Enough, Danzo!" Hiruzen Sarutobi took off his pipe and scolded, "Mavis is not our enemy right now, how can we let Root interrogate her!"

Koharu Utatane then spoke up, "Hiruzen, Danzo's concerns are not without reason. After all, we know far too little about magic."

"Aren't you worried that this action will push Mavis to the opposite side of Konoha? I've already made my decision about Mavis, Danzo, don't do anything unnecessary!"

Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's unwavering mercy, Danzo Shimura gritted his teeth and forced out the words, "Hiruzen, you'll regret this!"

"Danzo, I am the Hokage!" Hiruzen Sarutobi warned, giving Danzo Shimura a warning look.

Watching Shimura Danzo slam the door and leave, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura had already gotten used to it. After all, this had almost become Danzo and Hiruzen's fixed way of getting along.

They exchanged a glance. Mitokado Homura hesitated for a moment, then finally said, "I hope Hiruzen's decision is the right one."

After saying that, the two of them left as well.

Hiruzen Sarutobi silently put his pipe back in his mouth, took a puff, sighed, and looked at Kakashi, asking, "Kakashi, do you think my decision was right?"

Kakashi recalled the scene of Mavis breaking up with Zeref. The unwavering resolve in Mavis's eyes made Kakashi unable to believe that it was merely a facade.

After a moment of silence, he said, "I don't know, Hokage-sama, but if it were me, I would probably make the same choice as you."

"Is that so?" Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to chuckle lightly, then turned and looked out the window at the entire Hidden Leaf Village.

He continued, "I have already notified Jiraiya to return to Konoha as soon as possible. Judging by the time, he should be able to return in the next day or two."

"Lord Jiraiya? Indeed, with Lord Jiraiya present, the chances of victory against Zeref and Orochimaru would be much higher," Kakashi replied.

Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his gaze away from the window, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Jiraiya, that guy, while he can be a bit unreliable at times, is mostly dependable..."

Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could finish speaking, the door to the Hokage's office was suddenly pushed open again, this time with a louder bang. The culprit was none other than Jiraiya, who had just been talking.

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, about to reprimand Jiraiya for his rude behavior, when he saw Jiraiya storm into the office, slam his hands on the desk, and bend over to shout at him, "Old man, I'm asking you, does Minato really have an illegitimate daughter?!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who appointed Minato Namikaze as the Fourth Hokage: ...? ? ?

Kakashi, a disciple of Minato Namikaze and someone who holds Minato in the highest esteem: ...? ? ?

In front of him was Jiraiya's stupid face, while out of the corner of his eye he could see the shock and blankness on Kakashi's face that even his mask couldn't hide.

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt as if the words he had just uttered about Jiraiya being reliable were slapping him across the face, stinging painfully.

Feeling deeply ashamed of his failure to properly teach his disciples, Hiruzen Sarutobi's forehead veins throbbed with embarrassment. He stood up, threw a punch, and sent Jiraiya flying, roaring, "What nonsense are you spouting! Do you think Minato is as frivolous as you, you idiot?!"