Why did Itachi side with Danzo?

With his double-agent status, Itachi believed that he was aiding the cause for peace. Itachi informed Danzo of his family’s coup plans, and Danzo manipulated Itachi into believing that the coup could not be stopped without bloodshed. He stole Shisui’s eye, which led Itachi to become conflicted about who he could trust.

Did Itachi like Danzo?

As well as he was obsessed with Itachi, he was amazed by his abilities. And due to Danzo knowing what Itachi was capable of, he was terrified of him. The only time he was able to make a move against him, he needed him to deal with Uchiha clan. After that, Itachi overpowered Danzo completely.

Was Danzo protecting the Leaf?

Danzo wasn’t against leaf village, he just wanted to protect it even if it means to use dirty tricks or harsh way. Killing sasuke, killing uchiha clan or any decision he took was always intent to protect leaf even if it’s wrong.

Why didn’t Hiruzen stop Danzo?

In short Hiruzen knew Danzo was acting to protect the village. He deeply regretted letting Danzo have free reign and did punish Danzo to roam the shadows afterwards. Hiruzen realized ending the coup was the only way to keep the village together, and he respected Itachi’s wishes because he knew the truth.

Why didnt Hiruzen get rid of Danzo?

Ultimately, it was because Hiruzen was too weak to handle matters himself. Danzo should have been fired, as he caused more problems than he ever solved. Besides, Danzo once went as far as to attempt to assassinate Hiruzen, and at that point Hiruzen should have removed Danzo from his position.

Was Danzo jealous of Sarutobi?

Danzo was always jealous of Hiruzen’s skill and was desperate to gain power. Danzo’s jealousy and desperation for power would cause a lot of issues for Konoha. His decisions caused division in the village. He was directly responsible for the deaths of the entire Uchiha Clan.

Why does Danzo hate hiruzen?

But he died as a shinobi of the village hidden in the leaves. He lived the concept of village which was above any clan. Hiruzen was too afraid to actually handle the dark side of running military affairs. That’s why he left things to Danzo and distanced himself as far from those matters as he could.

Where was Danzo when Pain attacked Konoha?

1 Answer. Danzo was in Konoha at the time of Pain’s attack, at the Root organization’s HQ. He even plays a role in the plot. He first tells Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado that Tsunade was risking the loss of Fourth Hokage’s legacy by recalling Naruto from Myobokuzan to the village. (Occurs in anime only.) He then kills…

Why did Danzo kill the Third Hokage?

Discontent with Sarutobi’s leadership and drunk with power, Danzo arranged for his Foundation assassins to attack the Third Hokage as he was roaming through the forest with his Anbu guards, under orders to kill him.

Why did Danzo want to take over the village?

An argument could be made that this was a tactical decision since Pain’s intention was to draw Naruto out for their fight, but given the context of Danzo’s other actions, he clearly wanted to weaken the village so he could take over.

What was the relationship between Hiruzen and Danzo like?

They had their disagreements, and yes Danzo did act in order to dispose of the Third and have control over the Hidden Leaf, but Hiruzen always believed that all he’s doing was for the best of the village, so he let it slide. Danzo had Shisui’s Kotoamatsukami.

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