(A page from Danzo's Journal)
Incompetence….I cannot and I will not stand for it. It infuriates me to no end how incompetent those in power have become. The mighty Konoha is nothing but a laughing stock amongst the other Ninja nations. If I were in charge, Pain would never have attacked us. The Akatsuki would be on the run and Konoha would still be the most feared nation in all of the land.
Instead, we are constantly on the alert. Wondering when or where the next attack is coming from. Orochimaru, Akatsuki and the likes obviously think little of us. How else would they have the audacity to even consider attacking the leaf?
The time is now. That fool Tsunade is beyond weak. She continually puts the leaf at risk with her emotional judgments. She is too soft to hold the title of Hokage. Now that she is out of the picture, it is time to strike. I will represent the leaf at the Kage forum and make my case. It is bothersome, but I might have to use my Sharingans if they fail to see things my way. The Jinchuriki must be controlled. Why am I the only one that realizes these things? He is a weapon and should be treated as such. Instead fools like Tsunade and Kakashi have him traveling around the land, doing as he wishes. Putting not only his life at risk, but the lives of millions in danger. If he ever falls into the hands of the Akatsuki, we are all doomed.
That beast inside of him is too powerful. It is our trump card in all of this. I must control it and if that means making sure that boy Naruto never leaves Konoha, then so be it. The stakes are too high.
I did not create the ROOT to stand idly for so long. For years we have done all the things required for Konoha to succeed. Things the cowards in power would frown upon. Instead of exalting me, they ignore me. Push me to the side, and expect me to stay underground whilst they thrive above. Enough is enough! I do not need their meaningless praise. I do this for the future of my nation. I am a true patriot, one who is willing to go to any means to protect his country. That is why I cast Izanagi on myself and why I let that despicable snake Orochimaru conduct his experiments on me. I put my life at risk for the sole purpose of controlling that damned beast. Nothing will come between me and that goal.
Once I control the Nine-tails, I will unify all the nations under Konoha. Peace will be attained. Anyone who disturbs the order or tries to challenge this union will be destroyed.
Getting to the Nine-tails will be tricky. That boy Naruto has grown to become quite famous. It seems he is also very strong. The villagers all support him; taking control of him will be difficult. I am also starting to worry that Sai's allegiance is no longer with the ROOT. I know he cannot say anything about me; the binding curse on his tongue prevents that. Yet, it seems the more he stays with that boy Naruto, the more he changes. Never the less no one can stop my plan now. Tsunade is unconscious and I am the only one qualified enough to take over. I will get the Kages to see things my way. My plans will come into fruition.
Sarutobi, if you could see me now, what would you think? I know we did not always see eye to eye, but even you know all I want is the best for the village. You were always a step ahead of me dear friend, but now victory is within my grasp. Watch what I will accomplish, I know you will be proud. Sleep well dear friend, one day we shall meet again.