Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage!

Chapter 197: Sandai: Jiraiya, are you disappointed in me?

Help others build.

This was something Konoha had never thought of before.

after all.

Although the countries in the Ninja Realm have formed alliances with each other, they have never been truly united.

Except when Hashirama Senju was still around.

When Hashirama Senju was around, everyone had a consensus that Konoha must not be provoked and everyone must live in peace, otherwise no one knew whether the iron fist would fall on their heads or not.

and so.

At that time, the consensus of everyone every day was...

We can’t offend Hashirama Senju to death!

Second, find a way to kill Hashirama Senju and kill Konoha.

The same enemy can sometimes make everyone united in hatred and share the same ideas and goals.

but--

Obviously, the relationship between Konoha and the Hidden Cloud Village was not so good, and they even fought each other with bayonets at one point.

Sarutobi Hiruzen let out a breath.

"Then tell me why you told those things to the Hidden Cloud Village for no apparent reason."

"Nothing. This is a previous proposal. If there are more commercial and interest ties between the two parties, then the Hidden Cloud Village will have to consider more factors when taking action against us."

Tsunade smiled faintly, "So, this is a plan that is beneficial to us."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was silent for a few seconds.

He wanted to say...

I'm just old, but not demented or stupid. Can't he see that the boy is planning to do bad things?
just.

He couldn't figure out what Jingyan wanted to do.

"Forget it, you're the Hokage now, and you always just listen to him. I can't control you anymore."

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed.

He walked out slowly.

Tsunade tapped her fingers as she processed the documents, and when Sarutobi Hiruzen was almost at the door, she suddenly stopped.

"That's right, old man."

"Ok?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen turned around.

This name...

Although the relationship between him and his three disciples was quite normal, Tsunade's attitude this time was a little different.

He frowned: "Anything special?"

"You recruited a group of people from Danzo's Root Organization, right? Also, in Kyoto, I heard that some guardian ninjas disappeared after being disbanded. I think it has something to do with you."

Tsunade held her head with one hand, "Do you want to restart the root organization?"

"The Root Organization... Although Danzo and I have some different ideas, there is one thing I agree with."

Sarutobi Hiruzen replied, "The big tree that thrives above also needs roots to absorb external nutrients and strength. In the past, I relied on Danzo to do many things that were inconvenient for me."

"So, you think that Jingyan and I can't accomplish everything, and you want to use the Root Organization to help us?"

Tsunade said nonchalantly as she wrote a document.

Sarutobi Hiruzen took a puff of his cigarette and said, "Isn't it? Although you and Kyouhiko are both very capable, especially that little guy, I have never seen anyone more talented than him."

"Even my teacher back then, at the same age, was definitely not as good as Jing Yan, but..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen paused for a moment and said, "He is still a teenager after all, and you are also very young and immature. You need help with many things, and this is the meaning of the existence of the Root."

"For example, training a new candidate for Jinchūriki?"

Tsunade said softly.

Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned slightly.

He was a little surprised——

How did Tsunade know?
Do not!
Perhaps they already knew it, but they just didn't reveal it before, and now...

Maybe it's time for a showdown.

Sarutobi Hiruzen took a puff of his cigarette, half of his face was in darkness, and said: "I don't think it's a bad thing. After all, the Nine-Tails is very important. Although Kushina is strong and can control the Nine-Tails, what if something goes wrong?"

"What could go wrong?"

"I'm not saying that something will go wrong, but I'm saying that since such a situation exists, it is very necessary to prepare a Jinchūriki in advance."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said indifferently, "Besides, wouldn't it be a pity for such an Uzumaki clan member to become an ordinary person?"

"you……"

Tsunade was stunned.

She didn't expect that Sarutobi Hiruzen had such a side to him.

Then, she couldn't help but think of another thing.

Koharu Utane once mentioned that it was the joint efforts of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura that allowed Konoha to overcome one difficulty after another.

Then.

How could the teacher not know about Danzo's affairs?

I am so silly.

Tsunade let out a breath and said, "Forget it. You and I have different ideas. There are many things we can't discuss. I'm not the one who needs to talk to you about this matter."

"Jiraiya will be back soon, you should be free tonight, right?"

……

night.

Under the street light, Sarutobi Hiruzen walked slowly.

After a long time, he exhaled a puff of smoke.

Really...

"I didn't expect it would come to this, my friend. You should be laughing at me."

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the night sky.

"You don't know whether he laughed or not, but I think he would definitely think that you are the same kind of person as him."

Jiraiya's figure slowly walked out of the darkness under the street light and sat down on a chair in the park.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sat beside him.

"Are you disappointed?"

"Do not."

Jiraiya closed his eyes.

He sighed, "I'm just disappointed in myself."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was silent for a few seconds, then said, "Why? Although I like Orochimaru very much, in my opinion now, you are the disciple who is most like me."

"Yes, you told me that peace can be achieved through dialogue and mutual understanding, and that protection is the true meaning of the Will of Fire... I have always believed this."

Jiraiya's voice was low.

Sarutobi Hiruzen remained silent, smacking his lips as he smoked, listening to Jiraiya express his thoughts.

He couldn't help but feel dazed.

original……

Did I say that at the beginning?

Sarutobi Hiruzen recalled.

"now what?"

"Now? I think I have understood. What you taught me is a very ideal situation. Protection is right, but dialogue, understanding, and love..."

Jiraiya sighed, "This is impossible."

Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled bitterly.

"Yes, everyone in the ninja world is in different countries and positions, so how can they really understand each other? Even if they understand each other, sometimes they may not be willing to give up the war for each other."

Even he himself can no longer remember the words he taught his disciples.

after all……

So many years have passed.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes were dim: "You must be very disappointed in me, right?"

"Everyone has their positive and dark sides. I just got to know your other side. But..."

Jiraiya tilted his head, his eyes cold, "Teacher, you also said that in order to protect the people you love, you can burst out with great strength and will, right?"

"If you do anything to Kushina, even if I respect you very much, I will show no mercy!"

Jiraiya's tone was cold and firm.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed: "Have we, the master and the disciple, become suspicious of each other to this extent?"

"Shouldn't it be? Those who control the Root, who associate with darkness all day long, will gradually fall into darkness. This was the case with Danzo in the past, and it is the same with you."

Jiraiya stood up, "Including Orochimaru, if it wasn't for Kyohiko, he would be like this..."

After that, Jiraiya said: "So, I am very grateful to Jingyan. He is a gift from God. He made me realize the ridiculous reality and ideals and saved a close friend for me."

"And you..."

Jiraiya said seriously, "What will you do?"

"what?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was stunned. He didn't quite understand what Jiraiya wanted to say.

Jiraiya sighed.

"Orochimaru, he himself is a flawed person, or rather, each of us has our own flaws. Why did you sit back and watch him get together with Danzo?"

"If you really like Orochimaru, you shouldn't have given him the chance to spend time with Danzo."

"In this way, he will not deviate from your expectations, and once bad things happen, you will only regret and lament——"

“Originally, I could have done something.”

Jiraiya couldn't help but smile when he said this.

because……

This sentence was said by Jingyan.

Moreover, he still remembers the laughing expression on Jingyan's face when he said this.

He turned around and said, "This is what I came back to say. I am not smart, nor do I have good talents. I may not be able to protect too many people, but I will do my best to protect the people I care about!"

"Love and protection..."

"That's exactly what you taught me."

After speaking, he waved his hand.

"gone."

There was no reminiscing about the past. After meeting, the only greeting was reminiscing about the past.

Faced with his disciples' questions, he didn't know how to refute.

The other party's questioning left him at a loss.

If he were younger, he might be able to come up with a rebuttal quickly and convince the other party with the most beautiful words, but now he is old.

I didn't expect that I would end up in such a situation.

Sarutobi Hiruzen smoked silently, then he sighed and walked home.

When he reached a corner, his shadow clone ran to another place.

After a period of time.

In a familiar place, an intelligence scroll emerged.

He bent down to pick it up, and his pupils suddenly shrank.

Above is...

A topographic map.

This is the entire situation of the base where his organization is located, but it was drawn by someone in great detail, and even the secret passages of the base are known.

this--

Sarutobi Hiruzen continued to open it.

Not just one place.

Three places.

All base intelligence is displayed above.

He was in disbelief.

but.

Afterwards, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but chuckle.

"I really underestimated you!"

He destroyed the scroll.

The person who made the move was obviously Ryomine Kyohiko.

The other party did not destroy the base directly, but used this method to warn him——

Everything about you is visible to the other party.

Show your fist.

That’s really Jingyan’s style!
……

"Hahaha, Orochimaru, you still like to hide in dark and humid places!"

"Jiraiya, you idiot, stay away from my experiment!"

Orochimaru said in disgust.

Jiraiya said jokingly, "It won't be a big deal, Jingyan. Your base is really well hidden. If we were to look for it, even I would have to search for a long time!"

"Teacher, you don't look very happy."

Jing Yan said.

Jiraiya sighed: "How can I be happy? After all, the old man..."

He pulled out the flagon and took another sip.

"Speak of it."

"You kid, you were the first one to find out that the application of the power of the tailed beast was not right. It was also you who asked Kushina to do such a dangerous thing. The old man made two preparations, and the person he brought back must be related to you..."

"As a result, I was the one who did the scolding in the end!"

Jiraiya complained speechlessly.

Orochimaru stood aside, his mouth slightly raised: "If you want to drink, go out and drink, don't pollute the air here."

"You are a teacher, so you should do more work if you are capable."

Jingyan replied with a smile.

Orochimaru chuckled, "Kyohiko, did you use that list?"

"Of course, I have already figured out the location of their base and have marked it. From now on, I will know where the old man's people are."

Jingyan chuckled.

Orochimaru seemed to be thinking: "Flying Thunder God Seal?"

"Yes, there is also a part that uses some simple spells as a confuse, it will be troublesome for him to find it!"

Jingyan chuckled.

Jiraiya curled his lips and said, "The old man really has too much time. He always wants to do something weird. Can't he just stay at home and rest?"

"For someone like him, if he rests at home, it would be no different from death."

Orochimaru said coldly.

Jiraiya was a little surprised, then smiled and said, "You know the old man very well. You are worthy of being his most proud disciple!"

"It should be you now."

Orochimaru said calmly.

Jiraiya's expression turned into surprise and he didn't speak for a long time.

Orochimaru chuckled and said, "If Tsunade doesn't come back, I think after the war, you will definitely be the successor to the Fourth Hokage. Of course... you, a fool, may not take over, so..."

He shifted his gaze to Jingyan.

"Maybe Minato Namikaze."

"Orochimaru-senpai, you know the Third-Kami very well."

Jingyan was somewhat impressed.

Orochimaru shook his head and said, "After returning to the village, I saw more and thought more, and I naturally understood."

He rarely drinks.

However, when talking about these, he also took Jiraiya's bottle of wine and took a few sips, which was rare.

"By the way, what's going on with Madara? How are you going to deal with the Uchiha side?"

Jiraiya suddenly looked towards Kyohiko.

"Uchiha?"

Jing Yan pondered for a moment and said, "I plan to follow the plan of the Second Generation Master and finish what he didn't do."

Jiraiya was a little surprised.

The plan for the second generation?
what is that?
He was stunned for a moment.

"An idiot is an idiot, Uchiha Jing, have you forgotten?"

Orochimaru said hoarsely.

Jiraiya suddenly realized.

Uchiha mirror!

This is a member of the Senju Tobirama guard team.

The guard team means confidants. If Uchiha Kagami had not died early, he would definitely have entered Konoha's high-level position, which to some extent would have opened a channel for Uchiha's rise.

Even though the Hokage position might be very difficult for an Uchiha, it was at least not like the current situation.

Jiraiya thought about it and nodded slightly.

This is a good solution.

For both Konoha and Uchiha, it can reduce casualties on each other.

"That kid named Shisui seems to have quite good talent?"

Orochimaru looked towards Kyohiko.

Jingyan was not surprised.

Orochimaru seems to be oblivious to what is happening outside, but in fact, he is still secretly paying attention to what is happening in the village through the snake. This kind of intelligence gathering and observation seems to have become his instinct.

"Very good, and his pursuits are quite different... Oh, and he is also the descendant of Uchiha Kagami."

(End of this chapter)