Naruto: Start with three magatama and cultivate Kushina

The Hokage accepted Tsunade as his apprentice for political reasons, Orochimaru as his apprentice because of his talent, and Jiraiya as his apprentice because of his inner character of "being able to endure what ordinary people cannot endure".

In the eyes of the Hokage, Jiraiya may not be as influential as Princess Tsunade, and may not be as outstanding as Orochimaru, but he is the most obedient, the most patient, and the easiest disciple to control.

Among the three ninjas, Orochimaru is the only one who obeys orders but not instructions, Tsunade is willful and reckless, and Jiraiya best fits the definition of a "ninja", that is, the best kind of tool man.

"There is nothing wrong with your remarks in general. Jiraiya is a tool, ninjas are tools, and even I, the Hokage, am a tool. I can be sacrificed when necessary..."

The Hokage looked at Liuyun seriously, ignoring Jiraiya who was looking distressed beside him.

"All ninjas cannot escape the fate of becoming tools. If there is anyone in the ninja world who can break this fate, I'm afraid it's only you!"

"You are one of the rare people who can transform from a 'ninja' into a strong person. Ninjas need to endure, but strong people don't. Ninjas are tools, and strong people are the ones who use tools."

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Liuyun and gave him a very high evaluation with a serious face.

Uchiha Ryuun is out of everyone's control. He is no longer a tool and has completely escaped the predetermined fate of a ninja.

As a strong man, he is qualified to "sit at the table" anywhere in the ninja world, and as long as he wants, ninjas can become tools in his hands, including the current Konoha and the current Hokage!

"You can see the reality clearly."

Liuyun smiled and then looked at Kushina beside him: "This is why I said he is not too stupid..."

The Five Kage have no longer been eligible to "come to the table" since they were defeated in the battle against the Rain Country. The funny thing is that they still don't understand the situation and think they still have a chance to fight again...

Among the Five Kage, only the Third Hokage recognized the reality and knew that Liuyun was no longer the same as before. Any conspiracy or trickery was just a joke in the face of absolute strength.

"Ahem... Liuyun... He is your master after all, and he is not young anymore..." Jiraiya coughed lightly and said tactfully. He felt that this boy was too disrespectful.

"Do you think I'm mocking the Hokage? I said I'm praising him, do you believe it..." Liuyun looked at Jiraiya seriously.

"He's right, Jiraiya, you don't understand what this sentence means..." Sarutobi Hiruzen said indifferently.

Originally, he had many options and opportunities to "side with Liuyun", but he was stupid and made the wrong choice every time, and messed things up every time...

The failure of the Five Kage finally made him wake up, and choosing to save Kushina was the most rational decision he made while he was sober.

"Okay, let's stop chatting. It's getting late. Tell us why you're here..." Liuyun clapped his hands and prepared to chase them away.

"This is about Kushina. The Four Kingdoms are forcing us. Konoha is unable to cope with it, so we need your help." Sarutobi Hiruzen's words were concise and clear.

He first pointed out Kushina, then told her the dilemma, and then asked Liuyun to help.

The siege of the Fire Nation by the four nations is both a crisis and an opportunity.

As long as Liuyun is willing to take action, it is not impossible for Konoha to defeat the other four major ninja villages and dominate the ninja world in one fell swoop...

Of course, it is okay not to seek hegemony. Winning this war and exchanging it for another 30 to 50 years of peaceful and stable development would also be a good result.

"What if I say no? Don't forget that the Hokage attacked me a few days ago and wanted to kill me... but now you come to me and ask for help. What do you think of me? A dog that comes at your beck and call?"

Liuyun just looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen with an expressionless face. Jiraiya and Kushina beside him didn't dare to speak easily, for fear of worse consequences.

"It's my fault. I am willing to sacrifice my life to appease your anger. I will commit suicide tonight to make amends... I hope you can help Konoha for the sake of saving Kushina. After all, most people in Konoha are unaware and innocent..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen just said that the Hokage is also a tool, and as long as his sacrifice is valuable, he can also die. This is not just a casual remark.

If a war breaks out, thousands of people will die, and it is most appropriate to sacrifice him, a Hokage who is about to retire, to preserve the overall situation.

"Teacher, you..."

When Jiraiya heard the teacher say that he had to commit suicide tonight, he instantly became anxious.

"Don't interrupt and don't interfere with our decision." Sarutobi Hiruzen interrupted him with a serious face.

"Commit suicide to apologize? Haha... You think too highly of yourself... Who do you think you are? Is sacrificing yourself enough to appease my anger?" Liuyun couldn't help but sneer.

"If it's not enough, then keep adding. I know you hate Danzo, so add his life." The indifference in Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice made people feel cold.

Jiraiya subconsciously opened his mouth, with an expression of stunned astonishment on his face.

Tonight's conversation refreshed his understanding of Naruto. Is this crazy man in front of him really his teacher?

Kushina's face was full of disbelief at this moment. These conversations really scared her!

There was a flash of surprise in Liuyun's eyes, but he remained indifferent on the surface.

He felt that at this moment Sarutobi Hiruzen was like a real Hokage.

"Because you are the Hokage, you must be ruthless!"

This is a famous saying that the second Hokage often said to warn himself during his reign. Sarutobi Hiruzen always felt that his teacher's concept was a bit too cold. How can a Hokage be ruthless? How can a ruthless person win people's hearts? How can a ruthless person gain others' true love?

The former Third Hokage did not agree with this statement, always thinking that the teacher was too harsh on him. It was not until today that he suddenly realized the true meaning of this sentence!

The ruthlessness that the Second Hokage talked about does not mean being ruthless to others, but also being ruthless to oneself. The Hokage himself cannot have any selfish desires, only then can there be fairness in Konoha. Only by being selfless can one be impartial!

"Are my life and Danzo's life not enough? How about adding the lives of the two great advisors?"

In Sarutobi Hiruzen's opinion at this moment, the Konoha high-level officials did make many failed and confused decisions, and people should be responsible for the mistakes they made.

Didn't Uchiha Ryuyun always feel resentful about Konoha sacrificing him? Then Sarutobi Hiruzen simply sacrificed himself and the failed Konoha high-level officials today to prove that any decision he made as a Hokage was selfless, and then eliminate the grudges and resentment in Ryuyun's heart from the side.

I have to say that the decision of the Third Hokage was crazy, but it did work, and Liuyun was finally moved.