The Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Leaf Village, which had accumulated deep hatred, finally reached a reconciliation under the witness of the Iron Country general Mifune.
The Kumogakure ninja Nozomi who had been imprisoned in Konoha for a year was released and returned, and the body of Hyuga Hizashi finally returned to his hometown.
Everything seems to be developing in a good direction because of the emergence of an Akatsuki organization that can share the same hatred.
The reputation of the Sandaime Hokage has also reached a new height in the hearts of civilians.
After all, Kumogakure's willingness to surrender and the non-aggression treaty he signed brought Konoha's prestige to a higher level.
The first of the five great ninja villages, and he deserves the title.
At the same time, this message is also conveyed in some secret ways:
In fact, Yunyin Village did not choose to surrender so directly and agreed to sign various terms.
It was the efforts of the negotiators who went there this time that led to the final settlement.
As for the leading negotiators,
Well, it is Sarutobi Asuma, the descendant of Hiruzen Sarutobi and the elite jounin of Konoha Village: Sarutobi Asuma.
And interestingly,
As for how this important bargaining chip was 'caught' and 'obtained', almost no one mentioned it.
"Using an almost omnipotent elite Jonin, the existence of the fourth generation Raikage's left and right arms, in exchange for a corpse that has been studied thoroughly and some verbal promises."
"Ah,"
"Konoha really loves peace."
Looking at the message sent by Xiao Lihua, Huang muttered to himself, his eyes full of disdain.
You must know that if it is compared to Konoha, then Nozomi's existence is equivalent to the current ability of Hatake Kakashi combined with the status of the two consultants!
Such a bargaining chip was handed back to an Akatsuki organization that had not exerted much force yet.
It's just hilarious.
but,
These have nothing to do with it.
"Be good, be good."
"Thank Granny Cat for me."
The young man's right hand gently ran along the soft back of the little Lihua, and a red flame suddenly ignited in the palm of his left hand, burning the note passed by the little guy.
The reason why it is easy to tell who this kitten belongs to is that the word 'ring' is engraved on the little bell without any trace.
The owner of the empty area is really paving the way for his granddaughter.
"Meow."
The psychic little civet flower stretched lazily, then immediately picked up the extremely attractive dried fish and submerged it into the dense forest.
Huang came back three days ago.
Nothing special happened when I came back this time.
The Anbu occupying the outside were very well-behaved and did not dare to take a step beyond the thunder pool easily.
Just because he showed off his power last time, he was crushed by a madman and his bones were broken.
[If you want to blame, blame your companions for not obeying the rules at all. 】
Such cold and devoid of sympathy for the same force made every ANBU feel resentful and hostile, and at the same time, they couldn't help but start to feel at ease.
After all, they don't abandon their humanity like the roots do.
If their companions are affected due to their own reasons, this is something they do not want to see and will feel guilty about.
The Sandaime Hiruzen Sarutobi did not visit here either. It seems that he put all his energy on the negotiations in the Iron Kingdom.
Now, its reputation within Konoha shows two distinct poles.
In the hearts of ordinary residents and ninjas 'born' from ordinary civilians, the Sandaime is majestic, kind, and the Hokage who always puts the overall situation of Konoha first!
Whether it was the righteous annihilation of relatives when Kumogakure visited, ordering Uchiha Ara to commit suicide and apologize, thereby avoiding the disaster of war;
Or was it that considering Hinata's attitude, he imprisoned Kumogakure ninja Nozomi for a year, and finally used him as a bargaining chip for the stability of the Fire Country's surrounding areas, gained many benefits for Konoha, and brought back Hinata Hizashi's body;
These are points that ordinary ninjas and residents respect.
Because everything the Sandaime Hokage did was for them and the overall situation!
No one cares about some of the details, including how Kumogakure Nozomi obtained the bargaining chip, how Zhi Shang, the Hokage, ordered one of the clan leaders to commit suicide, and whether the Hyuga clan was really satisfied with the result.
After all, the Uchiha clan is involved, and all disasters are caused by famine!
Feeling sympathetic?
Ah,
If he can perish together with that demon fox, that will be the time when Konoha's true prosperity and peace comes! !
As for the Hyuga clan...
The deceased has passed away, and Yunyin Village has also paid a certain price.
It's time to be satisfied.
On the other side of the spectrum from the common people are naturally the important families in Konoha.
Apart from the clear and palpable hostility of Uchiha, the second most dissatisfied person is the protagonist of this reconciliation incident, the Hyuga clan.
On this day,
When the whole of Konoha was immersed in the joy of Kumogakure bowing his head, but in a corner of Konoha, in that ancient area, there was a great sadness.
The sound of mourning spread from the street to the end of the alley,
The black mourning clothes are incompatible with the current environment of Konoha.
Hinata Neji, who had just entered the fifth grade, stood at the forefront of the clan, with tears flowing silently from his pure white eyes.
The coffin that is getting closer and closer,
It's his father who's back,
However, I can never rest in peace!
The ten fingers were clasped together, and the hard phalanges made a crisp yet dull sound under the pressure of force.
He moved his steps to meet him,
The tears in his eyes became more and more violent,
He hates the clan,
Hate the caged bird,
I hate that useless patriarch!
【Sooner or later, one day, sooner or later! 】
[He wants to break this old family with his own hands! 】
【besides,】
[Thank you, Uchiha, Ara, I owe you a favor. 】
The Hyuga clan members who were involved in the incident all knew very well.
Hizashi's body was able to come back not because of the negotiation team's arguments, but because the bargaining chip was too heavy, so heavy that it could rival the chief of a large clan.
As for that chip, it was brought back by Ara of the Uchiha clan!
Hinata Neji, who was approaching here, slowly pressed his cheek gently against the cold coffin.
【Father,】
【Welcome home. 】
Not far away, as the leader of the clan, Hinata Hizu stood silently.
He wanted to step forward to greet his biological brother, but he couldn't help but stop after taking a few steps.
For a moment, he didn't even know what kind of identity or attitude he should use to greet his younger brother.
Especially when he saw Neji lying on the coffin completely wailing.
"Lord Patriarch,"
At this moment, a slight call fell on Rizu's ears, as if he wanted to ask for instructions.
but,
He shook his head and raised his cheeks.
There are birds flying across the sky.
[Welcome home, Hizashi. 】
Uchiha, Hinata,
These two aristocratic families that could represent the face of Konoha to a certain extent began to show their dissatisfaction. Sarutobi Hiruzen saw this and understood it in his heart.
Moreover, it is far more than just these two families,
The Kurama clan, which lives in a corner, is also drifting away from itself.
Even, because of Danzo's right eye incident, some heads of aristocratic families who had attended the meeting began to become suspicious.
Although the truth of the matter has not been truly revealed, and the bandage wrapped around the old guy's right eye has not been removed, once such suspicion arises, it will inevitably become unstoppable.
Especially the heads of the aristocratic families who attended the meeting, they are not fools!
so,
In such a general environment, it was necessary for him to create a new shadow.
In this way, while being able to gain the support of ordinary residents and ordinary ninjas, it can also more or less appease the uneasiness and suspicion of other aristocratic families.
What's more, he is getting old too.
As for the candidate to succeed Hokage, Yu Zhi has already made up his mind:
That is his descendant Sarutobi Asuma!
First of all, as a former [Guardian Ninja Twelve Scholars], he naturally has a unique relationship with the daimyo that no one else can match.
At the same time, his experience as a jounin-level presence all year round and leading chuunin and genin teams to perform missions also gave him a certain prestige and reputation in front of ordinary ninjas.
Coupled with the deeds of leading the tribe to support the eastern border a year ago, and the experience of successfully negotiating a treaty in the Iron Kingdom, Sarutobi Asuma's name has been widely spread throughout Konoha.
There are still two aspects that are lacking now:
The first point is also the most direct point: strength and qualifications.
Qualifications don't matter, because there is a precedent of Namikaze Minato, who served as the fourth generation Hokage at a younger age.
What really gave him a headache was Asuma's strength.
This is not to say that he is that weak, but that he is not obviously strong!
This is especially true in Konoha where there are so many talented people.
[Konoha White Fang·Hatake Sakumo. 】
[Yellow Flash·Namikaze Minato. 】
[Blood Shura·Uchiha Ara. 】
[Copy Ninja Hatake Kakashi. 】
[Shunshen Shisui·Uchiha Shisui. 】
[Three Ninjas of Konoha·Jiraiya, Tsunade, Orochimaru! 】
Etc., etc.
A truly strong man, a truly talented ninja, has already emerged at a young age, and has been given a title symbolizing respect by other forces.
But until now, Sarutobi Asuma only had the title of "Guardian Ninja Twelve Warriors" that once existed in the Land of Fire.
It is too insignificant in comparison. If you want to command the real Konoha with such strength and convince those unruly families, it is really not enough!
Fortunately, he is still alive and can sit in this position for a while.
The time gained can be used to continue polishing Asma.
Similarly, a glamorous resume and recognition from major families and ordinary ninjas are also a way to make up for one's own shortcomings.
Therefore, Sarutobi Hiruzen makes him so active in various situations.
Even if there is a life-threatening battlefield!
The second point is relatively simple, which is to create a good team of your own.
After all, if you want to sit firmly in the position of Hokage and maintain the development of the entire Konoha, then having a group of subordinates who support you and are powerful is an unavoidable prerequisite.
And the word 'strength' is not limited to individual strength at all, but also includes brain, mind, overall view, the forces behind it, etc.
Otherwise, it will turn into a dilemma like Yuyin Village.
It is clear that Sanshouyu Hanzo has the individual strength to conquer the five great ninja villages, but he does not have the outstanding tribesmen who can truly accompany him to conquer the world. He can only stay in a corner of the Land of Rain.
Regarding this, Sarutobi Hiruzen had already planned. His vigorous fingers gently flipped through the documents on the desk, and a list immediately appeared in his palm.
His eyes moved with his thoughts, and the three names were locked.
Konoha Academy, fourth grade students: Shikamaru Nara, Ino Yamanaka, and Choji Akimichi.
This is the son of the heads of the Nara, Yamanaka, and Akimichi clans. They will graduate in two years and will be faced with the task of forming a team.
Asuma, on the other hand, is fully capable of fulfilling the role of team leader.
With this future 'Pig, Deer and Butterfly', in a sense, you have the support of these three tribes!
To know,
The master-disciple relationship imposed by others is another layer of protection.
Most importantly, Asuma's personality is very similar to his own when he was younger.
Gentle and possessing the spirit of self-sacrifice, he can treat everyone equally even when facing the Uchiha clan and admit his mistakes on his behalf.
Such quality must be able to impress the three little ones, Sarutobi Hiruzen firmly believed in this.
only,
My former self?
Thinking about this, the white-haired old man hesitated for a moment, and his vision became a little blurry, as if he was reminiscing about the past. However, this emotion was quickly abandoned, and he took advantage of the situation to stabilize his heart.
The scattered eyes were condensed, and his plan didn't end there!
According to Kurenai Yuhi's report, Kurama Yakumo has a very cold temperament. In addition to being passionate about painting, it seems that only when she mentions the boy, her smart eyes will show a different kind of light.
First come, first served,
It was obvious that his move was already one step too late.
Of course, when Hiruzen Sarutobi assigned the task, he did not directly say that he wanted Kurenai Yuhi to fight for the position in the girl's heart. He just went there to be a tutor in the simplest and most peaceful tone.
Otherwise, if the intention is too clear, not only Kurenai Yuhi may feel uncomfortable, but even Kurama Yakumo may drift away from her.
Maintaining a certain relationship, a certain friendship, that was his plan.
Moreover, compared to Kurama Yakumo, who is full of uncertainties, he also found a better choice in this list:
Fourth graders: Shino Aburame, Kiba Inuzuka.
These two are the children of the heads of the Aburame clan and the Inuzuka clan respectively.
Of course, it goes without saying that the former is an ancient and unique family. Even Shimura Danzo did not hesitate to show dissatisfaction to Aburame Shiwei and take away the Aburame with special abilities from his clan!
As for the Inuzuka clan,
Although this family's presence is not very strong, there are no particularly outstanding talents.
However, they are the surveillance experts of the entire Konoha!
When ANBU are sometimes beyond their capabilities, their tracking ability is so terrifying that it's scary!
Winning over this clan is naturally equivalent to putting the safety of the entire Konoha on the kang.
If you are the last one,
Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes wandered a bit. In the past, he would have been able to make decisions easily, but now a series of recent events have made him increasingly alienated from that clan.
Hinata Hinata.
But in the end, he made the decision,
Even if he has to pay a certain price, he still has to incorporate this Hyuga tribesman whose talent is far less than Neji into Yuhi Kurenai's team.
Because that girl is from the Hyuga clan!
As for why it is Xihihong?
After all, he naturally knows his son's thoughts very well.
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