Naruto God Tree Arrives

In the conference room, everyone at the top level of Konoha was silent. No one tried to dissuade the Third Hokage. Everyone knew that there was no way to stop the rope tree.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at his most admired disciple with a complicated expression, and said in a dry voice: "Namotoki, I hope you will always remember what you just said.

Although sometimes they have different ideas, everyone's starting point is for Konoha to develop better.

Hikari's sacrifice this time was an accident. After I resign, I hope you will not continue to anger other people." Sarutobi Hiruzen's subtext is to allow Nezuki to live in peace with the various factions after he comes to power and continue to maintain the relationship between the various factions in Konoha. Balance, don't kill them all.

Hearing this, Naoki nodded sincerely and promised: "Sarutobi-sensei, please rest assured, since you are willing to stand up and take all the responsibilities, then this matter is over, and I will never hold anyone accountable afterwards."

Sarutobi thought Naoki had agreed to his request, and nodded happily: "Very good, as Hokage, you should learn to be tolerant, so that you can go a long way and make fewer mistakes."

"Teacher is right, students must follow the instructions." Naoki replied respectfully, while silently muttering in his heart: "I'm sorry, Sarutobi-sensei, your concept of balance is really unacceptable to my disciples. What I want is absolute power. This is the only way." Only then can I realize the "freedom" I pursue. Only I can bring true peace to the ninja world."

Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't know that his disciple's thoughts were completely different from his own, so he said happily: "This way I can rest assured.

Time flies so fast. I still remember the first time I met you. At that time, I was only in my 30s and you called me an old man." At this point, Sarutobi's face was full of memories, and Naoki couldn't help but be intrigued. The corner of his mouth curled up.

"Decades have passed now, but you brats no longer call me old man, but instead call me teacher hypocritically. It seems that you also know that I am really old. It's no longer fun to call me "old man". "Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the rope tree with emotion and said, "It's time for me to retire. From now on, Konoha will be left to you brats to worry about."

Naoki suddenly realized that his relationship with Hiruzen Sarutobi was so estranged that even his title changed from the originally cordial "Old Man" to the hypocritical "Sarutobi-sensei".

"Old man" Naoshu couldn't help but shout out with some emotion, the corners of his eyes were a little red.He didn't know why he was so emotional today. Maybe it was because Guang's death had shaken his mood.

"Hey" Sarutobi Hiruzen responded with a smile, like a child weighing more than 100 pounds. He suddenly felt that letting go of power was not as uncomfortable as he imagined.

All the senior Konoha officials present looked at the interaction between master and disciple with smiles on their faces, but most people's eyes flashed with disapproval. Most people thought that the two were just putting on a show, and their long political careers had already made them miserable. Their hearts became numb, and only Sarutobi Shinnosuke's smile resonated from the heart.

"I will announce my resignation as soon as possible and hold a Hokage succession ceremony for you," Sarutobi Hiruzen said to Naoki with a relaxed expression. He had now completely let go.

"No, no, old man, I'm afraid you can't give up your choice in a hurry just yet," Shengshu hurriedly shook his head and objected.

"What do you mean" Sarutobi Hi

Zhan Wenyan looked at the rope tree opposite with a surprised expression, and asked jokingly: "Do you think I'm pitiful, so you're not going to hold me accountable?"

The high-level officials of Konoha who were present also looked surprised. Did you work hard just for the position of Hokage? Why have you changed your mind now? Are you really moved by the Hokage-sama's few words?

Shengshu shook his head again and said: "Public or private, although I can't bear to see you lose your security at night, someone must be responsible for the peace talks.

What I mean is that the news of resignation can be announced first, but the succession ceremony will have to wait until the situation is completely stable.

The peace talks must have failed this time, and the war will continue in Konoha. I must return to the military to command. It is not suitable to succeed Hokage at this time, so Konoha still needs you, old man, to continue to be in charge for the time being."

Although Naoki is determined to win the position of Hokage, there is no need for him to be too eager.

Influenced by his previous life, Naoki has always suspected that the Third Hokage was a political tycoon with a strong desire for power.Because there are many, first of all, there are many doubts about Minato's death. Self-sacrificial ninjutsu like the Ghoul Seal should be used by the older generation, but the result is that the young Minato died, and the old Third Hokage lived safely. down.

Secondly, the third generation of Hokage actually came to power again after the death of the fourth generation. It is simply unreasonable to say that the younger generation of Konoha did not have a suitable heir at that time. Both Tsunade and Jiraiya should be qualified.

Among the three disciples of the last three generations, Tsunade and Jiraiya left Konoha for many years without seeing him until their death. After Orochimaru defected, he returned to Konoha again to assassinate him. Their relationship with their disciples was so bad that they had to It makes people doubt his character.

That's why Naoki deliberately designed to force the senior management of the headquarters today, just to test the Third Hokage. If he decides to let others take the blame, then Naoki's guess is correct. In the future, he must be careful to guard against this teacher, and even treat him as an enemy. .But unexpectedly, the Third Hokage actually decided to take the blame and resign, and after making the decision, he completely laid down his power.Roeshu, who possesses the secret of perception, can be sure that the other party is not faking it and is completely sincere.

These actions completely dispelled the doubts in Naoki's heart. He could confirm that the Third Hokage was a failed ruler with a hesitant character. He was probably too emotional, so he was very tolerant and even indulgent of Danzo's three fellow disciples, even those who defected. Orochimaru didn't kill anyone, so all the previous suspicions were probably just coincidences.

Although this kind of good-natured person is not suitable for being a person in power, he is undoubtedly qualified as a teacher.

After all, there was no need for Shengshu to do anything too extreme when fighting against his master and apprentice, so he deliberately left a way out.

Although it simply postpones the time of succession, the difference is very big.

If the third generation abdicated during the war, it would be equivalent to a complete denial of his role in the war, and compared with his successor Naoki, he would even be regarded as a hindrance.

However, if he waits until the war is over before abdicating, it means that he played an irreplaceable role in this war. Even if he takes the blame and resigns, it can be interpreted as taking the responsibility and paving the way for his disciples, and his reputation will not be affected in any way.

For the Third Hokage, who has devoted his life to Konoha, reputation is the most important thing and is the embodiment of his life's value.