Naruto, your uncle is going to be Hokage!

With such a huge loss, even if he wanted to rebuild, there was almost no chance of it happening.

Danzo, his right-hand man, died in such an absurd and laughable way.

The Shimura clan searched for a long time in the ruins before finding a few remnants of Danzo's flesh and hair, which they wrapped in his clothes and buried him there.

At least there is a grave, albeit a reluctant one.

Even now, Hiruzen Sarutobi still can't understand it.

Why did Danzo target Naruto?

Sitting to the side, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado also had pale, gaunt faces.

To their left was Danzo's position.

All important meetings are usually discussed here by the four of them.

But now, only three of the four remain.

The spot that belonged to Danzo is now completely empty.

"Lord Hokage, there is another matter that I must report to you."

The voice of the undercover agent reporting was solemn.

"We discovered a ninja who mastered Wood Release in the ruins of Root."

"what?!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi gasped for breath, his eyes widened, and he stared at him in shock and disbelief.

"Wood Release? Are you sure it's Wood Release?"

His breath was slightly hot.

Wood Release, that's a power that Hashirama Senju mastered!

Hashirama Senju, the first Hokage of Konoha, quelled the chaos of the Warring States period and single-handedly ushered in an era of a nation and a village!

When Hiruzen Sarutobi was young, he witnessed the power of Wood Release firsthand; it was no exaggeration to say that it could destroy the world!

"Yes, we found him in the ruins of Root. Because he used the Wood Release: Wood Wall Technique to block the impact of the base collapsing, he only suffered minor injuries and is not seriously hurt."

Wood Release: Wooden Ingot Wall?

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a breath.

This is a Wood Release defensive ninjutsu, which grows curved wooden pillars and arches from the ground to protect oneself.

Since the Dark Guard was able to accurately name this technique.

Therefore, this news is very likely true.

"Where is that Wood Release ninja? Take me to him quickly!"

……

ANBU base.

Inside a medical room, a brown-haired boy, about ten years old, with bandages wrapped around his arm, sat quietly in the corner.

Squeak!

The door to the medical room was pushed open.

The boy instinctively pulled out a kunai and stared warily at Hiruzen Sarutobi in a guarded posture.

This action caused Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression to freeze.

"Lord Hokage, please forgive A's rudeness! He has been staying in Root for many years and has a reclusive and withdrawn personality. He has never met you before."

The operatives nearby quickly offered an explanation.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly, indicating his understanding.

He knew the environment of the Roots all too well; it was several times more cruel and ruthless than that of the Dark Division.

Growing up in this kind of environment, it's normal for him to be wary of strangers.

"You just said his name is Jia?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at the Anbu beside him.

"Yes, we tried to communicate with him, but all we got was the short name 'Jia'."

甲？

That really does fit Danzo's naming style.

Hiruzen Sarutobi wore a kind smile, like a friendly old man next door, trying to dispel Kagami's wariness of him.

"Jia, could you show Grandpa your Wood Release technique?"

Wood Release is too important; simply listening to these reports from the Anbu is not enough.

It must be verified by one's own eyes.

Koharu and Homura, who came with him, also held their breath and stared at A with hopeful eyes.

The medical room fell silent for a moment.

All eyes were focused on Jia.

Amidst the scorching heat, A nodded and extended his right hand.

In the palm of a clean white hand, a tender sprout grows meanderingly.

Flames seemed to rise in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes.

Wood Release! It really is Wood Release!

Since Hashirama Senju's death, Wood Release, which had been extinct for decades, has finally been reborn!

"God bless Konoha! God bless Konoha!"

An indescribable surge of excitement welled up from Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart.

Anyone could see his joy at that moment!

Beside them, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado also showed intense excitement and exhilaration in their eyes.

Wood Release has a completely different meaning for Konoha!

It was the ability of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, to quell the chaos of the world!

A is still so young, with unlimited potential for the future!

It's not entirely impossible for him to grow to a level close to that of Hashirama Senju!

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly felt that Danzo's death wasn't so bad after all.

He even had to thank Danzo, because if it weren't for him, Konoha wouldn't have produced a ninja with Wood Release.

He had a vague guess about A's origins.

Many years ago, he supported Danzo's experiments with Wood Release within the Root organization.

However, because the experiment made no progress and consumed a lot of Konoha's resources, he ordered it to be shut down.

In retrospect, Danzo did not give up at the time, but continued his research in private, and finally, he successfully created A!

"Jia, you are a gift from heaven to Konoha. The name Jia will be abandoned from now on. I will give you a new name."

"Tianzang! What about Tianzang?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi stared intently at Kaname, seemingly waiting for his response.

"Heaven...Hidden?"

A tilted his head and murmured something.

It seems that the name has been approved.

"Good! Good! Good!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was so moved that tears streamed down his face.

The appearance of Tenzo is a symbol of good fortune, and it is especially precious for Konoha, which is currently in a slump!

Perhaps we can even use Tenzo to bring Tsunade back to the village!

Tsunade, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, is also the princess of Konoha, but for various reasons, she gradually deviates from the village's ways.

He even went so far as to leave Konoha and spend years wandering around various casinos.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was extremely troubled by this, and despite trying various methods, he was unable to bring Tsunade back.

But the appearance of Tianzang undoubtedly brought a new turning point to this matter.

He shares the same Wood Release technique as his grandfather, so perhaps they are related by blood. Maybe we can use this as a reason to invite Tsunade back to the village.

Since Namikaze Mirai returned to the village, she has caused a series of huge disturbances.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had never felt such a strong urge to bring Tsunade back to the village.

As one of the Legendary Sannin, the princess of Konoha, and the granddaughter of the First Hokage, she is no less remarkable than the Blue Flash, Mirai Namikaze, in any of these roles.

Namikaze Mirai has openly stated that he has his sights set on the Hokage position.