Naruto: They are all reborn

Chapter 20 A Good Night's Sleep

The war is over.

After several letters were exchanged between Konoha Village and Kumogakure Village, the two sides reached an agreement on the contents of the armistice agreement. Kumogakure Village then sent an envoy to visit Konoha and sign the agreement.

During those days, Tsunade, contrary to her usual behavior, did not drink and remained sober at all times.

Not only that, she also suspended Shixu's training plan and required him to maintain sufficient physical strength at all times. She also did not allow Kushina to act alone, and she had to stay either by her side or by Mito's grandmother's side...

This series of arrangements made Shi Xu nervous, as if Kumogakure would definitely tear off their disguise and declare the continuation of the war with a surprise attack.

Fortunately, Tsunade's worries were unnecessary. After signing the armistice agreement, the Kumogakure delegation only stayed in Konoha for two days, bought some local specialties, and then left.

They were accompanied by Anbu throughout the entire process and were unable to cause any trouble.

Afterwards, Asuma found Toki and agreed to go to a ramen restaurant together after school, saying that he had some questions that he wanted to seek answers to.

Shi Xu also had things he wanted to know, and perhaps he could learn something from Asuma, so he didn't refuse.

At the ramen shop, Asuma ordered two bowls of noodles.

But he didn't pick up his chopsticks. He just stared at the steaming ramen and spoke out the words that had been pent up in his heart for a long time.

"What does he mean by 'not enough'?"

Isn't it enough punishment to strip Lord White Fang of his forehead protector and make him no longer a ninja?
Asuma thought about it for several days and vaguely felt that there was something behind Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, but he still couldn't figure out what it was.

Toki felt like he was playing a jigsaw puzzle. Tsunade's words, Asuma's doubts, Kakashi's stories... one piece of the puzzle after another came together and was finally completed at this moment.

Shi Xu finished his last mouthful of noodles, put down his chopsticks, and asked, "I can understand Hokage's thoughts, because that answer will definitely bring you greater confusion and doubts now. Even so, do you still want to know?"

Hearing this, the hesitation in Asuma's eyes only flashed for a moment, and then he immediately made a decision: "Even so, I want to know!"

"Then let's go somewhere else. There are too many people here and it's not suitable for talking."

"where to?"

"Just find a deserted park."

Shi Xu jumped down from the chair and left.

They hadn't reached the park yet, but the streets were deserted, so Toki was the first to speak: "Do you know this man called Shimura Danzo?"

Asuma was very surprised: "Uncle Danzo? Why are you asking about him?"

Shi Xu stood still, staring at the shimmering lake, and said word by word, "Because he is the mastermind behind the entire 'White Fang Incident'."

"How could this be?!" Asuma's pupils suddenly shrank, and his lips trembled, "How...how could it be him?"

Hearing Asuma addressing Danzo Shimura, Tokio couldn't help but sigh.

"As expected of the Hokage's son, even if it's not intentional, the people he casually interacts with on a daily basis are the top leaders of Konoha."

Tokihiro's expression remained unchanged as he continued, "Shimura Danzo's goal is to become Hokage, but the one standing in his way is not only his rival Hatake Sakumo, but also Sarutobi Hiruzen, who is already Hokage."

As he spoke, Shi Xu turned his head and looked at Asuma: "Is it okay for you to call them by their names?"

Asuma, still pondering what he had just said, shook his head, "No."

Tokihiro continued, "According to the Ninja Code, the first priority for ninjas is to carry out their missions, and Konoha's spiritual pillar, the Will of Fire, advocates the protection of comrades." "The root cause of the 'White Fang Incident' was the conflict between the Ninja Code and the Will of Fire. Danzo Shimura simply leaked the secret, and he eliminated his rival, Hatake Sakumo, and posed a difficult problem for Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Hokage.

This is exactly why Sarutobi Hiruzen could have easily put an end to the rumors, but ultimately chose to remain indifferent... No, it should be said that he had no idea where to start."

After hearing this, Asuma understood the whole story, but he still had a vague understanding of some of the deeper meanings.

"Why can't my father do anything?"

Toki explained, "Because other ninjas, when faced with the same decision as Hatake Sakumo, will definitely refer to the outcome of the 'White Fang Incident.' Remember the 'Konoha Simulator' we played the other day?"

"remember."

"In Sarutobi Hiruzen's view, the stability of the village is the most important thing. If his decision in the 'White Fang Incident' favors Hatake Sakumo, then in the future, other ninjas will choose to abandon their missions to save their companions. What will happen to the village then?"

Asuma had a complicated expression and put a hand to his heart. "I see. No wonder he said I couldn't understand his actions, but... I still can't approve of his actions."

"For Sarutobi Hiruzen, the stability of the village is above all else. He must resolve this 'conflict' before the villagers discover it. However, Shimura Danzo will not give him this opportunity. As soon as Sarutobi Hiruzen makes a move, Shimura Danzo will bring this fundamental conflict to light and present it to all the villagers."

"In the end, the only person who could move was the person involved—Hatake Sakumo."

Shi Xu's voice was extremely calm, as if he was simply stating the facts, until the last sentence, when a hint of mockery appeared in his voice.

A breeze blew by, and Asuma raised his head with hesitant eyes: "Toki, do you know 'Jade'?"

"It's like the king in shogi. Once it's checked, the game is lost."

"'Jade' is the most important thing in shogi. So... what exactly is the 'Jade' of the village?"

"Well..." Tokio scratched his head, "I'm afraid everyone's answer will be different. My answer may not be yours. Just like Sarutobi Hiruzen thinks the 'Jade' is the stability of the village, many ninjas probably think the 'Jade' is the Hokage..."

Asuma scooped up a handful of moist soil and stood up. "If we can sacrifice White Fang for the stability of the village today, what can we sacrifice tomorrow?"

"I absolutely do not agree with such an answer!"

After Asuma left, Shixu walked to the bench by the lake and sat down, staring at the lake in a daze.

Cut five cities today, cut ten cities tomorrow, and then have to sleep well overnight.

——Su Xun, Song Dynasty, "On the Six Kingdoms".

Sarutobi Hiruzen's approach is essentially escapism. The Song Dynasty in his previous life has already proved what kind of consequences this will lead to. In short, he is by no means an excellent leader.

But such a person has been sitting in the position of Hokage until the beginning of the story...

Shi Xu couldn't help but turn his head and look at the place where the leaves were fluttering. "People immersed in the joy of victory in war, do they ever think about where victory comes from?"

It was not until the setting sun shone on Shi Xu that he stood up and slowly walked back.

But behind him, the long-hidden malice was quietly revealed.

　I have to have surgery tomorrow. I am in very bad shape today and can only rely on the outline to persevere.

　　After I am discharged from the hospital, I will look back at what I wrote today and make some revisions then.

　　I beg you all to read this and vote!

　　barley
　　begging!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)