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Chapter 91 Let’s prepare for the Yondaime’s succession celebration, everyone!

"The Fourth Mizukage?!"

An exclamation of disbelief came from Danzo Shimura's mouth, and he even almost threw the cane in his hand away.

He was originally asked by Sarutobi Hiruzen to rest, but he was awakened by the Anbu while still asleep and came to the Hokage building. He thought that his old friend had changed his mind and asked him to take over some important position, but he never expected to hear the news that Mizuno Tsukiyo would succeed the Fourth Mizukage.

That boy who is only fourteen, not even fifteen years old, has actually become the future Yondaime of the Hidden Mist Village and has already grasped the real power of the Hidden Mist Village?
No, why!

I’m almost fifty years old and the fourth generation is still a long way off!
Namikaze Minato looked at Danzo Shimura strangely. Compared to Mizunoe Tsukiyo's identity as the Fourth Mizukage, the other party's request for Konoha to surrender and pay war reparations is more worthy of attention!

"Did he say that, that Konoha should surrender to Kirigakure and pay war reparations..." Sarutobi Hiruzen said in a deep voice.

"Yes, he said it was just the most basic things. If you can't even do this, there is no need to negotiate." Namikaze Minato said in a deep voice: "I tried to threaten him, but he was not afraid at all, and even showed an attitude of wanting to trade completely with us..."

"We have plenty of islands in the Land of Water. You can bomb them as you please. Of course, I also hope that the climate in Konoha can be as hot as that in the Land of Wind. Otherwise, if it is frozen, it will not melt easily."

Thinking back to Mizuno Tsukiyomi's attitude, even Minato Namikaze couldn't help but get angry. Shisui on the side gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and his face was full of anger.

"Third-generation sir, you must not agree to their request!"

Uchiha Shisui said loudly, "Those guys are now using their power to coerce us. We are the victors, but we are asking them to surrender and pay compensation. This behavior will not only greatly reduce the prestige of our Konoha, but will also make Kirigakure think they have us in their grasp. When they ask for a huge sum, are we going to agree to it?!"

"Shisui is right!"

Danzo, who was deeply shocked, came to his senses, looked at the Sandaime and spoke in a deep voice.

He has always been the war advocate of Konoha. Hiruzen called him over from his "rest", obviously hoping to see his attitude.

"In my opinion, Kirigakure not only suffered heavy losses and lacked manpower, but also experienced a power change among its top leaders. They cannot and will never start a war again at this time. This time they must be bluffing."

"Once we agree to surrender and pay compensation, not to mention whether Kirigakure will take advantage of the situation, other ninja villages will definitely think that Konoha has reached its limit and is weak and can be bullied."

"By then, all the major ninja villages will be ready to take action, and this war will probably intensify!"

"Do you also feel like refusing?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Danzo and took a deep breath. "Okay, in that case, Minato, please go to Kirigakure again. I accept Konoha's surrender to Kirigakure, but the specific terms of war compensation still need to be discussed in detail. If possible, it would be best for both parties to sit down and discuss in detail."

"what?!"

The three people present looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen in astonishment, and Danzo was even more confused, and then he felt anger rising.

What do you mean, I also felt like rejecting it, and then you agreed? What do you mean, Sarutobi!
Is my opinion so worthy of your opposition?

Danzo's face turned blue and red, and finally he suppressed his anger and growled, "Hiruzen, do you really want to surrender? You should know that once we surrender, not only will everything we said before happen, but you will also..."

surrender……

Since the first Hokage founded the village, Konoha has always been the most powerful and prosperous ninja village in the entire ninja world.

Other ninja villages coveted Konoha's prosperity and constantly launched wars against Konoha, but they never gained any benefit from Konoha, such as the First Ninja World War, the Second Ninja World War...

And now, once the decision to surrender is made, the Third Hokage will become the first Hokage to surrender since the founding of Konoha. No matter what the premise of this departure is, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen will be completely nailed to the pillar of shame!

"I know, but we don't have a choice."

Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head. He certainly understood what Danzo meant, but what could he do?

The pressure on the front line is increasing, the daimyo is constantly putting pressure on him, and the money and supplies provided are constantly decreasing!
If this war cannot be ended quickly, once the daimyo gets really anxious and stops giving money and food, Konoha will be unable to afford food, let alone fight!

Also be careful of Mizunotsukiyo, the elusive humanoid disaster...

The pressure on him was too great, so great that his body, which had passed its prime and was gradually aging and decaying, could no longer bear it.

The Sandaime's gaze fell to the window, where the rising sun shone on the three stone statues of the Hokage carved into it.

He could become the worst Hokage, be stabbed in the back by countless people, or even be nailed to the pillar of shame.

However, he couldn't let Konoha be destroyed in his hands!
"Go ahead, Minato, Shisui. I'm still going to trouble you for this mission."

"We must deal with Kirigakure as soon as possible so that we can focus all our attention on Iwagakure."

"in addition……"

Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep puff of his pipe and exhaled the thick smoke that covered his face: "Since Kirigakure has already chosen Mizunoe Tsukiyomi... then we in Konoha should also put the Yondaime on the agenda."

"Wha, what?!"

Danzo Shimura was shocked again. He originally thought that Sarutobi Hiruzen's successive attacks, even taking away his command of the Root, were intended to centralize power for himself. Now it seems that his old friend has been hit hard by the successive blows and is ready to quit!
This is not possible!

Considering that he misjudged Mizunotsuki's fighting power at the Kirigakure battlefield, which led to heavy losses for Konoha, there is no way he could have a role as the Fourth Hokage.

He probably couldn't even make any suggestions, let alone plan and arrange for the future.

Therefore, the Fourth Hokage and the like must wait until the war is over, and can only come out after a few years when the aftermath of the war has dissipated. It is absolutely not possible now!

Without any hesitation, Danzo said in a cold voice: "Huruzen, stop joking. You should know what time it is now. If you replace the generals before the battle is over, how will you affect the morale of the troops on the front line!"

"Besides, how old are you?"

Danzo said frankly: "It is true that the position must be passed down, but it does not mean that if other ninja villages pass it down, we must follow suit."

"Ohnoki is a generation older than us, and he's still in power. Why are you so anxious? You're only in your forties, in the prime of life, the golden age for ninjas!"

"Yes, Sandaime-sama, what Danzo-sama said is correct."

Uchiha Shisui also hurriedly said: "You are still young and in your prime, you can continue to lead Konoha!"

Because of the Mangekyō and Wood Release, the attitude of the Konoha high-level officials towards the Uchiha is too sensitive at this stage.

If at this time, because the Sandaime decided to replace the Hokage, the group of guys in the clan who had coveted the position of Hokage for decades would jump out like crazy, irritating the sensitive lines of the Konoha high-level officials...

Shisui didn't even dare to think about it anymore!
No, the Yondaime must not appear at this stage, it must be delayed, it must be delayed!

The two's successive rejections made Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression change a little. He took a puff of his pipe and finally shook his head: "Forget it, let's talk about all this after we have dealt with the current matter. The most urgent task is to deal with Kirigakure first."

"Yes, Third Generation-sama!"

Namikaze Minato and Shisui exchanged a glance and quickly left the Hokage's office. Danzo looked at the Sandai and breathed a sigh of relief.

In any case, as long as it can be dragged on, it will be beneficial to him.

"Hiruzen, you are just under too much pressure." Danzo whispered, "Relax and don't think too much. Everything will be fine. Both Konoha and you."

After saying that, Danzo also left the Hokage's office with his crutches.

After Danzo left, Sarutobi Hiruzen also withdrew his gaze from the Hokage Rock.

The rising sun shone through the window, slightly illuminating his face.

Suddenly, he sighed.

"Mizuno Yueye... If Sumo was still here, I'm afraid things wouldn't have turned out like this..."

Of course he knew what Danzo and Shisui were thinking, but he really couldn't hold on any longer.

Shinnosuke died in battle, the Hokage Ino-Shika-Chou died one after another, the huge losses on the battlefield of Kirigakure, the fierce battle on the battlefield of Iwagakure, and Mizuno Tsukiyomi, the sword of Damocles hanging over their heads...

It’s not that he wants to give up his rights, but all of this is really overwhelming.

He needs a Yondaime to help him share the pressure.

Danzo?

Although he is trustworthy, in his eyes, the dark corners are the home turf of this old partner, and he is not suitable to be a towering tree in the sun.

Take Feng, Yan, and Xiaochun?
More loyalty than ability.

Tsunade?

With his excellent identity, background, abilities and fighting power, he is indeed a good candidate, but now he has left Konoha because of his hemophobia.

Jiraiya's words...

When he thought of the disciple who was most like him, Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed deeply.

Jiraiya is undoubtedly a choice that is no less talented than Tsunade, but unfortunately...

"Is Orochimaru the only one left?"

Orochimaru is indeed a very suitable choice. He has full strength, skills, and personal charm. Moreover, Orochimaru has always been the one holding the line on the battlefield of Iwagakure. His achievements and reputation in the village are also very good.

only……

Orochimaru and Danzo are a little too close.

As the Root was separated from Danzo during this period, Sarutobi Hiruzen discovered many things that he had not discovered before.

He had never known about human body research, especially the progress of research on Wood Release, but he actually discovered a successful research individual from it!

The most crucial thing is that Orochimaru is involved in all these studies, but he, as a teacher, knows nothing about it.

This kind of gap doesn't matter at certain times, but at this moment, it will be infinitely magnified!

"Besides them, who else..."

Suddenly, Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes lit up, and an extremely suitable candidate immediately came to his mind!
A top genius of Konoha who is highly conscious, has great potential, and is young enough, and a general who is rising in fame!

The most important thing is that the boy is a person who has inherited his will... no, he has inherited the will of fire, and he respects and trusts him enough.

In this way, even if he gave up his position, everything would still be under his control!
"Namikaze Minato..."

"You won't let me down, will you?"

……

Before Sarutobi Hiruzen's decision to surrender was delivered to the Hidden Mist Village by Namikaze Minato, an important figure had already heard the noise and rushed to the Hidden Mist Village in a hurry.

Almost the next day after the Third Mizukage delivered all the information to the Daimyo of Water Country, including the changes in the Hidden Mist Village, his own resignation, and the petition for Mizunoe Tsukiyomi to become the Fourth Hokage, the king rushed to the Hidden Mist Village without stopping.

There is no way. The system of mutual governance and cooperation between daimyō and kage in other countries is different.

The blood mist policy and the special geographical environment have made the degree of ties between the Water Kingdom and the Kirigakure beyond imagination. More than 30% of the Water Kingdom's national economy comes from the employment of Kirigakure ninjas!

"I know you are shocked, but everything happened just as I reported."

The Third Mizukage recounted the entire story of the Hidden Mist Village without shirking any responsibility.

In the eyes of the Water Country Daimyo who was incredulous, the Third Mizukage sighed: "As a criminal of the Kirigakure, I am no longer qualified to continue to serve as the 'Kage'. Moreover, Ye's strength has completely surpassed me, so I hope you can complete the certification of Ye as the Fourth Hokage."

"This is such an unacceptable fact. If you hadn't told me this yourself, I would have thought it was a play, or even a comedy..."

Controlling the shadow of a village for decades, is there anything more outrageous than this? !

"I have also seen Ye's strength through the battle report. I am very pleased that the Land of Water has such an outstanding talent... But, in terms of age... Of course, I am not saying that it is not good to replace Kirigakure with a younger leader. It's just that you all know the current situation of Kirigakure. Young people are hot-tempered and if they act impulsively..."

The already dilapidated Wuyin will inevitably need long-term stable development after the blood mist that shrouded it was lifted.

It would be a good idea to let the reformed third generation continue to rule at this time. But if Ye, a 14-year-old kid, were to come... everyone would have some concerns.

"I understand what you mean."

The Third Mizukage glanced at Ye beside him and said, "But Ye's wisdom and overall perspective are definitely among the best I have ever seen. Moreover, even if he really did something out of impulse... I think, with Ye's current strength, he has the capital and confidence to do so."

"You may not know that decades ago, when I followed the first generation to the Iron Country to attend the meeting, the person I saw... was a person who calmed everything down by himself, and now, I feel that feeling again in Ye!"

"Is that so? Then there is nothing more to say."

Daimyo nodded, having said that, he had no more concerns.

"Let's prepare for the Yondaime's succession celebration, everyone!"

(End of this chapter)