his right eye, numerous other Sharingan eyes in his right arm and the genetic material of Shodai Hokage, which allowed him to use Shodai's unique powers.



After Naruto returned to Konoha after two and a half years, Danzou used his influence to get his Root operative Sai onto the team heading to Hidden Grass to meet Sasori's spy. Sai acted against Danzou's orders but Danzou directed the young man to remain in Team 7 and continue watching Naruto. When Pain attacked the village, Danzou moved to prevent Naruto from returning and falling in the hands of Akatsuki. Naruto eventually returned and defeated Pain. In the aftermath, Tsunade fell into a coma from healing so many injured villagers. When the Fire Daimyou called for suggestions on who should be thenew Hokage, Danzou scoffed at the notion that Hatake Kakashi was fit for the job. Using the mind controlling powers of Shisui's Sharingan, Danzou suggested he alone was suited for the position. The Daimyou agreed and Danzou became acting Hokage pending approval from the Jounin of the village.



With his new position as Hokage, Danzou directed Root to pull back on some of their operations, all to minimize his chances of losing Jounin support. He then traveled with two Root members to attend the Kage summit called by the Raikage. On the way to the summit, Danzou was attacked by remnants of the Hannya clan, who Root had nearly wiped out in the past. Danzou used the opportunity to use Shisui's eye. He quickly wiped out the attackers and