I am the most popular character in Naruto!

Even the chakra used for treading water would be absorbed by Kisame Hoshigaki, and the loss of chakra would slowly deplete his stamina. With this ebb and flow, the probability of Might Guy defeating Kisame was infinitely close to zero.

"Since that's the case... then we'll have to use that move!"

Might Guy's expression was solemn. He clasped his hands together in front of him and roared, "Eight Gates Formation!"

"The sixth gate! Jing..."

"Kai! Jump!"

"Magic! The Art of Shackles"

"Lightning Release! Lightning Transmission!"

Just as Might Guy was about to fight desperately, Kakashi's voice suddenly rang out. At the same time, Kisame Hoshigaki froze on the spot, staring incredulously at Kakashi's spinning Mangekyou Sharingan, and cried out in terror:

"Impossible... How can you use Itachi's genjutsu... Why!"

Zizizi!

Lightning exploded in the lake, filling the entire lakeside with lightning!

Chapter 752 Scientific Research Field

Konoha.

"Hurry up!"

"Full defense deployment!"

"Enter wartime status. Ninjas are ready to fight at any time, and everyone else is ready to enter the shelter!"

Ninjas moved constantly through the streets and alleys, while the people went about their lives with solemn expressions on their faces.

However, they did not show excessive worry or despair, and continued their production work at their own pace.

"Third Hokage, you said that Akatsuki organization... just what is its background?"

Kurenai Yuhi stood in the Hokage's office. She was one of the few Jonin who had not been sent out on defensive missions. Kurenai Yuhi's main task was to carry out Konoha's overall defense plan and use genjutsu to assist the Barrier Team in constructing a defensive barrier that would surround the entire Konoha.

"Based on intelligence, it should be a rather ambitious organization."

Hiruzen Sarutobi tapped his pipe, stood with his hands behind his back in front of the window, and looked down at Konoha.

The village of Konoha was thriving, with bustling streets, a healthy economy, and a constant stream of visitors and merchants—all signs that Hiruzen Sarutobi's governance had been effective.

"Their goal is to collect the Tailed Beasts. If these terrifying war machines are brought together, who knows what will happen?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed deeply, "No matter what, it is always the common people who suffer. What has war ultimately brought to the ninja world?"

"Lord Hokage..."

Kurenai looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with deep emotion. At his age, Hiruzen Sarutobi was still diligently protecting Konoha. It was precisely because of so many heroes willing to give their lives that Konoha was able to endure for so long.

After sighing for a while, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned around in a daze and smiled apologetically at Kurenai Yuhi, "Haha, getting old just adds a lot of sadness. I hope you don't find it funny."

"No! I greatly admire your dedication!"

Kurenai Yuhi bowed respectfully to Hiruzen Sarutobi, who waved his hand and said, "Well, it's just the two of us, so there's no need for such formalities."

"No, this is my deepest respect for you!"

Kurenai Yuhi spoke earnestly, and Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled as he put down his pipe. "Tell me," he said, "if Chiaki and the others could treat Konoha as seriously as you do, wouldn't Konoha be much better?"

"The Goddess of Life is simply protecting Konoha in another way; she is not being indifferent."

Kurenai Yuhi said to Hiruzen Sarutobi, word by word, "It is because of the Goddess of Life that Konoha has been able to retain so many people and develop so well."

Ok.

She is a die-hard fan of the Qianqiu fan club.

"Alright, alright, I wasn't discussing matters of the future with you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head with a bitter face. In Konoha, Chiaki's reputation was even higher than his own, which was really outrageous.

Just as Kurenai Yuhi was about to say something, another guy who was giving Hiruzen Sarutobi a headache barged into the Hokage's office.

"Hong! Stop chatting with the old man!"

"Your husband is back!"

Bang

The door to the Hokage's office slammed heavily against the wall, and a sexy girl with a ponytail and a carefree demeanor barged in.

"red beans!?"

Kurenai Yuhi was startled, her face flushed as she glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi, then quickly grabbed her best friend, "What are you saying! What do you mean, my husband..."

"Oh, what are you pretending for?"

Hongdou patted her sister and winked at her, saying, "You think the old man doesn't know about your affair with Asma?"

"Don't you even think about it? You're just an ordinary Jonin, what makes you think you're qualified to manage the entire defense of Konoha?"

"Isn't it because the old man takes care of you?"

Kurenai paused for a moment after hearing Anko's words, then turned and looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with a resentful expression.

"Cough cough... Red Bean, who let you in? Get out now!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi avoided Kurenai Yuhi's gaze and cursed at Anko.

His evasive behavior made Kurenai realize that her current position was indeed due to Hiruzen Sarutobi's care. After all, as the Hokage's daughter-in-law, she had to have one or two things that were acceptable to others.

"If that's the case... Third Hokage, please allow me to resign from this defensive mission!"

Kurenai bit her lip. She was a strong-willed woman and didn't want to show herself in this way of being given charity.

"Teacher Hong, I don't think you need to be in such a hurry."

After Kurenai Yuhi finished speaking, a man with a pineapple-shaped head, scratching his head, walked into the Hokage's office and said to her with a smile.

"Shikamaru?!"

Kurenai looked at Shikamaru with delight. The child's return meant that Asuma was back too!

Asuma's return means...

Yuhi blushed instantly and stood to the side without saying a word.

"Oh...Shikamaru, you're here to report on the mission?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi cleared his throat and quickly used Shikamaru to change the subject.

"Yes, Asuma said he was going to prepare some food at home for the Konoha Defense Officer. Well, I guess I'll have to report it here."

Shikamaru crossed his arms and tilted his head to look at Kurenai Yuhi. Kurenai's face turned even redder. Shikamaru pressed his advantage and said, "By the way, Lady Kurenai also sent word that she wants to find a reliable person to temporarily take charge of Konoha's defenses so that she can take over immediately when she returns."

"I think it's good to prepare in advance for our goddess..."

"I have to do it!"

Kurenai immediately stood up straight, her face radiating a holy light. "I don't trust anyone else with this! I will definitely do my job as the defense officer well!"

"Okay, Kurenai, you go back first. I need to talk to Shikamaru."

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately nodded and waved to Kurenai Yuhi, signaling her to leave.

"Yes!"

Yuhi Hong hurriedly bowed, grabbed Hongdou, and ran outside.

"Hey, hey, hey, why are you dragging me along to see your husband...?"

"Come and do my makeup!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi finally breathed a sigh of relief after the two women disappeared.

Shikamaru smiled, closed the door to the Hokage's office, and walked up to Hiruzen Sarutobi to bow in greeting.

"It seems that being the Hokage is indeed not an easy job."

"You brat, even your father wouldn't dare talk to me like that."

Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed and scolded Shikamaru, "Why don't you become Hokage?"

"Forget it. Like my father, I'm only suited to be an advisor, not a decision-maker."

Shikamaru waved his hand and took out several scrolls from his pocket, handing them to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"This is all the intelligence we've gathered; Asmaban has officially returned."

"Kakashi-sensei has been assigned to fight against the Akatsuki."

"Team 7 has reunited with Goddess, and they should follow Goddess back to Konoha."

"The Fourth Hokage has been found, as has Lady Tsunade. They are on their way back to Konoha after receiving information about the Akatsuki's attack on the village."

"above."

Shikamaru bowed to Hiruzen Sarutobi again. "In addition, I would like to suggest that Konoha increase its scientific research personnel and explore the field of science."

Chapter 753 Tsunade's Succession

"oops!"

"I really can't do it!"

"What's wrong with you? Do I have to do it?"

Tsunade was pushed by Shizune to the door of the Hokage's office. Shizune said to her earnestly, "Konoha is facing a great calamity now, and it needs people like you to step forward and lead Konoha forward!"

"Why don't we just let Chiaki and the others come? I don't want to be Hokage!"

Tsunade struggled to her feet, "Being Hokage is so tough and tiring, and I can't even go out to play! I'll suffocate!"

"Oh, Lady Tsunade, don't worry, I'll help you!"

Shizune continued to persuade her, "Look, after becoming Hokage, you can lord it over the entire Hidden Leaf Village, isn't that great!"

"Now I can act like a tyrant in Konoha, huh?"

Tsunade asked, puzzled, "Is it really necessary to go any further?"