Water bears at the beginning, wet bone forest eating old people

Konoha Hospital.

At this time, the entire hospital was surrounded by Anbu, and not even a mosquito could fly in.

In the ward where Chuan Zang is.

Beiluhu stood by the window, looking at Kawanzo who had his eyes closed on the bed.

Behind him were Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Tsunade, Hiruzen and Danzo.

"Hirohu, are you really determined to do this?"

Orochimaru asked.

He already knew what method Beiliuhu was talking about.

By plundering the soul power of the island turtle and fusing it with Beiluhu's Guiya Luo technique, and using Beiluhu's life as a medicine, Chuan Zang is completely awakened.

But doing so would inevitably involve sacrificing Beiluhu.

"What else? Do you have a way to wake up Chuan Zang?"

Beiliuhu did not look back, as if he wanted to see more of Sichuan and Tibet at the end of his life.

"Can you guarantee the success rate? After all, there has been no attempt and no example before."

"No."

Beiluhu's answer was very straightforward.

"But other than that, there is no other way in the Ninja World to wake up Kawanzo. You guys go out. Wait a moment, Kawanzo will walk out of the ward."

In the final moments, Beiliuhu seemed to have regained the gentle and refined person he used to be, no longer looking crazy at all.

Orochimaru looked at Hiruko's back silently, said nothing more, and led the way out of the ward.

The others also shook their heads and followed Orochimaru out.

"Orochimaru, what should we do after this? The Kumo Ninja will not let this go if the island turtle dies."

Jiraiya said with a gloomy face.

He would never have any idea of ​​handing over Beiliuhu or Sichuan and Tibet, but with the war approaching, he couldn't help but worry.

Outside the Konoha Hospital, an elite team composed of Xiaoqiangs were guarding the periphery.

Naruto asked curiously, "Teacher Kakashi, why would the island turtle be worth the Kumogakure? I feel that no matter how strong the island turtle is, as you said, it can't come ashore."

“It’s not just island turtles.”

Kakashi whispered with a lowered brow.

"The important thing is that Beiliuhu must wake up Chuanzo."

"Uncle Kawatsura? Is the Kumogakure going to stop it?"

"We can't stop it, but the Kumogakure will definitely want Konoha to pay the price. Naruto, you don't know what it means for Kawazo to wake up."

Kakashi shook his head.

"The Third Shinobi World War was almost entirely Kawakizo's story. Without Kawakizo, Konoha would have lost the Battle of Mount Kikyo. No one would have thought that the Kumogakure Village would be so ruthless as to send two of their own jinchūriki to the battlefield."

"Without Kawanzo, Konoha wouldn't know how many people would die, so those ninjas who survived would be grateful to Kawanzo."

"Kawazo is the savior of Konoha, but also the nightmare of the Kumogakure."

"Is that so...? I only knew that Uncle Chuan Zang was strong, but I didn't know he was actually a true hero!"

"Sichuan-Tibet is not a hero."

Kakashi suddenly laughed.

"Because he probably wouldn't like the title."

Hospital corridor.

"What!? Resign? Orochimaru, are you crazy?"

Danzo growled.

"Can the Kumogakure force you to step down? On what basis can they do that? By relying on that kid Fourth Hokage Ai? Or some bullshit rap Jinchuriki?"

Although Danzo and Orochimaru still dislike each other, he was unhappy with Orochimaru sitting in the position of Hokage, and he was even more unhappy when Orochimaru was forced to step down, because this was no longer an internal struggle, but an external struggle!

Danzo is not a guy who is only good at bullying at home. He has always remained vigilant against the outside world and absolutely loyal to Konoha.

"Elder Danzo, this is my decision."

Orochimaru said calmly.

"For what Hiruko did, Konoha should not give an explanation to the Kumogakure, but to the Ninja World. We are not afraid of the Kumogakure, but if the Ninja World were to attack us... now is not the time."

Orochimaru naturally has his own plans. In fact, even if facing the other four major ninja villages, Konoha can now take on four alone, but what Orochimaru is afraid of is the Akatsuki organization hiding in the dark causing trouble.

It was just right that he could take advantage of this opportunity to hide behind the scenes and after gaining a lot of intelligence, he could play a greater role in secret.

"you!......"

Danzo gnashed his teeth and pointed at Orochimaru who seemed determined to get his own way.

Danzo was extremely disappointed by the Hokage's showing of weakness.

Although Danzo also guessed that Orochimaru might be planning something, he was not clear about what was going on. Instead, Danzo was quite angry about Konoha's apparent weakness towards the outside world.

"Hmph! I absolutely disagree. Even if you want to resign from the position of Hokage, you shouldn't be forced to step down by those reckless Kumogakure!"

"Danzo."

Hiruzen consoled his old friend.

"Listen to Orochimaru, he is the Hokage."

"hiss--"

Danzo turned around and pointed his finger at Hiruzen.

Why are you bringing up such irrelevant issues, old man? You are not the Hokage, so what are you saying for him?

"of course."

Orochimaru spoke.

"I will voluntarily offer my resignation to the Daimyo. After all, I have been in this position long enough. All the necessary reforms have been completed. It is time to hand over the reins to the younger generation."

These words sounded a bit abrupt coming from Orochimaru. Although his pale face was angular, he didn't look old at all.

But in fact, Orochimaru and other three ninjas are already over fifty years old, which is considered old among ninjas.

Danzo knew that he would not be eligible to be the Fifth Hokage, but he still asked.

"So... has the Fifth Hokage been chosen?"

Orochimaru looked at Danzo, and after a while, he rarely laughed.

Since Danzo asked, it means that he has given up the competition for the Fifth Hokage. Only then can he feel at ease to pass on the position of Hokage.

"confirmed."

bang——

The door to the ward was kicked open.

Chuan Zang came out holding Beiluhu's body.

Obviously, Beiluhu is Chuanzo's teacher, but Beiluhu looks like a short loli, and Chuanzo did not stop growing even in a coma, so this scene looks like a father holding the body of his deceased daughter in his arms.

"Sichuan-Zang, how do you feel?"

Orochimaru immediately asked about Kawanzo's condition.

Chuan Zang raised his head, his face full of indifference.

"Good, very good. I'm in great shape. I can tear the tailed beast apart with my bare hands."

Tread-tap-

Holding Hiruko's body, Kawakitsu walked through the hospital corridor step by step, passing by the five high-ranking officials of Konoha, leaving only one sentence.

"Are the Cloud Ninja going to attack us? Let them come. I just woke up and I actually want to move around."

The five people looked at each other and sighed.

For Konoha, Kawakitsugu is indeed better than Hiruko. After all, Kawakitsugu has firm beliefs, loyalty, and a normal personality.

But exchanging Beiliuhu for Sichuan and Tibet is not a loss, but it is definitely not a profit either.

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