Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

"Hiruzen, you haven't told us how to use this yet..." Danzo Shimura asked impatiently.

It was like listening to a storyteller, but the storyteller took a sip of tea and deliberately didn't begin the next part...

This is so intriguing!

"See, you're always in such a rush..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pointed to the documents on the table: "Take a look at them all."

"You two members of the Konoha committee need to get used to participating in village affairs. It's not enough to just hold a title; you need to actually get involved, pool your wisdom and efforts, and provide opinions and ideas."

These are diplomatic remarks sent by various hidden villages.

The wording was relatively consistent.

The message primarily condemned the provocative actions of the Hidden Cloud Village, with some words seemingly praising Hiruzen Sarutobi. Of course, this was not out of goodwill, but rather an attempt to further deteriorate the relationship between Konoha and the Hidden Cloud Village.

He picked up the daily routine naturally.

Although Tianzang was also watching, he was still shaken.

The Naruto series, with its alternating tension and relaxation, has already shown that he's not just talking about the Will of Fire...

He might not play other games because he doesn't want to, rather than because he doesn't know how or can't.

"I don't know much about the Kaguya clan."

"I've only heard that they were once known as a fighting clan, along with the Uchiha clan?" Hiruzen Sarutobi inquired. "Judging from the documents, they seem quite warlike..."

Hyuga Tenzo steadied himself and replied, "Hokage-sama, they are not spreading misinformation. That's just how this clan is."

"Fighting and killing seem to be ingrained in their bones, but not everyone is like that..."

"As for being mentioned alongside the Uchiha clan..." Hyuga Tenzo had to admit that Shimura Danzo's words were quite fitting here.

That means stop trying to ride the wave of popularity!

Kaguya's clan is indeed very powerful, but did they have a ancestor like Madara Uchiha?

"They might be a bit more ruthless, and their combat strength is more balanced, but there are relatively few outstanding ones," Hyuga Tenzo provided information to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"If that's the case, I think I understand," Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered.

It can be vaguely understood as the "Hidden Mist version" of the Uchiha, only even less popular.

Legally, they are also inferior to the Uchiha clan.

Madara Uchiha, together with Hashirama Senju, quelled the chaos of the world and captured the Tailed Beasts, making him one of the biggest original investors.

Even if he made a mistake.

During the First Shinobi World War, the Uchiha clan paid a heavy price in blood.

There are too many entanglements to explain in a few words. A quick glance at the old stories reveals that they are all about pre-IPO shares, and the relationship between Hashirama and Madara is so outrageous that it's like something out of a storybook.

This is why the relationship between the Konoha leadership and the Uchiha clan is so delicate.

"Then let's give them a little push..."

"It's clear that the Kaguya clan can't be persuaded, and there's no need to try."

"If the Third Mizukage wants to initiate the legal proceedings of 'Village of Blood Mist,' then we'll give it to him and let him have his fun with these bloodline ninja clans of Kirigakure."

"We need to provoke him further, to make the fire in his heart burn even brighter."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Danzo, make a note of this, pass it on to Koharu and Enju, and then publish it in the ninja world."

Danzo Shimura picked up a pen and paper.

"Thank you for the support from all the hidden villages. We emphasize Konoha's commitment to peace and its firm stance against any provocation."

"Konoha has reason to believe that the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki incident he mentioned was an unscrupulous military competition within the Third Raikage's group, which wanted to emulate the Gold and Silver Brothers' case of devouring the flesh and blood of the Tailed Beasts."

"It should be pointed out that the provocation of the Hidden Cloud Village lies in its 'illegitimate accession to the throne,' attempting to incite emotions by launching a war to cover up the fact that it had colluded with the Gold and Silver Horns group to attack the Second Raikage and ascend to the throne."

"Instead of thinking about how to live their own lives well, they treat their own ninjas as tools, and shamelessly shift the blame to other countries when problems arise. They are a cancer in the ninja world."

"Due to the existence of Kumogakure, Konoha encourages the other hidden villages to make appropriate war preparations and hopes that each hidden village can inherit the legacy of the previous Kage, manage the village well, and not try to divert internal conflicts through war."

Danzo Shimura quickly took notes.

Hyuga Tenzo's eyes lit up.

These words seem to be directed at Kumogakure, but they actually strike at the heart of Kirigakure…

Was the Third Raikage's ascension to the throne illegitimate?

That's not actually the case, but in a verbal battle, anything can be said.

Moreover, there are indeed ninjas in Kumogakure who died because of the Eight-Tails, which is bound to arouse some suspicion.

Conspiracy theories don't need a complete logical chain; they only need a suitable angle of entry.

The problem is that the Third Mizukage is indeed 'illegitimately in power' at present.

The Hozuki clan's former Mizukage influence is stubborn.

Although Hozuki Gengetsu is not a qualified Mizukage, he has qualities that are extremely appealing to Kirigakure.

Strong enough, combative enough, and bold enough...

It has a huge following.

How he, a loser, regained his position as Mizukage is unknown.

However, as long as this stigmatizing label of "illegitimate accession" is emphasized, the opposition forces within Kirigakure will take action, which will naturally make the Third Mizukage, who is on the verge of madness, even angrier.

Conversely, Hiruzen Sarutobi offered the explanation of "supporting war preparations," providing the Third Mizukage with an external voice in hopes of making the "Bloody Mist Village" campaign even more successful...

Danzo Shimura chuckled: "The Third Mizukage inherited Hozuki Gengetsu's will?"

Even he felt a little amused when he thought about the complex expression on the Third Mizukage's face when he saw this response.

This is yet another knife handed to the opposition forces in Kirigakure.

"Tianzang, I mentioned before that you made some minor mistakes, and you didn't refute it, so that means you did."

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his hand, indicating that he didn't need to explain in a hurry: "Past events are wiped clean, but don't repeat them in the future."

"Maintain communication with the Kaguya clan and gather information on the reactions of other Kirigakure clans. If the Third Mizukage is cornered by them..."

"Then it's not impossible for us to carry out humanitarian aid based on the Will of Fire."

"This is an important task! If you do a good job, I'll personally commend you!"

Hyuga Tenzo's heart rose and fell.

He quickly understood Hiruzen Sarutobi's line of thinking.

Who wouldn't be envious of a bloodline ninja clan?

The Cloud Village plunders everywhere, isn't it all to increase the number of bloodline limits in the village?

If we could use the Third Mizukage to create a group of Kirigakure ninja who genuinely wanted to escape Kirigakure and accept the Will of Fire, it would indeed be of great benefit to Konoha.

"Lord Hokage, from now on, I will open and back up all correspondence together with Hizashi."

Hyuga Tenzo said in a deep voice, "I will do my utmost to fulfill your request for the village!"

Having been given such an important task means that the past is the past, and we should all look forward together.

At that moment, Danzo Shimura suddenly sensed that something was wrong.

He gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a meaningful look and coughed lightly.

This claim of illegitimate accession seems to somehow also relate to Hiruzen.

This shows a confidence that one's position is unshakeable, but isn't that definitely asking for trouble?

"What's wrong, Danzo?" Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his head and looked at him.

The two old brothers looked at each other for a few seconds, and the riddle was solved.

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled slightly.

He took out the necklace from his chest: "It was a gift from Lady Mito. What do you think? It was given to her by Lord Hashirama back then. I was fortunate enough to receive it because of her kindness."

Danzo Shimura was taken aback, then stammered, "Beautiful, beautiful!"

Wait, when did this happen? Hiruzen actually received such approval from Lady Mito…

Who dares to say that Hiruzen Sarutobi's rise to power was illegitimate, given that he reconciled with Mito Uzumaki?

Go and talk to the Empress Dowager herself!

Danzo Shimura became withdrawn, but he soon cheered himself up again.

He should find a chance to go and see the old lady...

If you can't do anything else, even just helping with the farming, watering the plants, or getting to know them would be helpful...

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A few days later, at the Ninja Academy.

Kakashi held the swordsmanship notes his father had given him, a strange tranquility in his eyes, and read them carefully.

Asuma, Shisui, and others who were relatively close to him couldn't help but curiously gather around.

Where did that cool, impatient genius go?

I promised myself I'd graduate early!

We were supposed to be preparing for graduation and saying goodbye...

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