Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

Orochimaru rarely showed an expression of disbelief.

Did Danzo recommend him?

The sun can no longer be said to have risen in the west today...

It must have been something that popped out of the ground in a whirl!

"People always improve..."

"Besides, Danzo is getting old. After working on the front lines of intelligence for so many years and also serving as an assistant, perhaps he would be more productive if he could unload the unnecessary burdens and focus on his comfort zone..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled.

In truth, while Hiruzen Sarutobi had anticipated Danzo's sudden resignation in the past few days, he hadn't expected his old comrade to act so decisively. Hiruzen had assumed that, given Danzo's personality, he would at most offer a self-criticism…

"Teacher, that's not right."

Orochimaru pondered:

"I have a feeling something's up! Danzo and I have had a long and complicated relationship, and I don't trust him to hand over the position of his advisor to me so easily..."

Danzo has always had an excellent reputation in Konoha.

This applies to both sides.

In particular, Orochimaru had worked with Danzo in Root for a period of time and had been Danzo's client.

Therefore, his stereotype of the Dark Ninja is exceptionally deep...

In recent years, they have been constantly engaged in a power struggle from afar. Danzo would frequently check the research department's funds, trying to find fault with Orochimaru in various matters, both big and small...

So they suddenly gave up?

This is simply not something that stubborn and arrogant Danzo would do!

Kaguya pricked up her ears to listen.

During her time inside Hiruzen Sarutobi's body, Kaguya and her vessel did not communicate very frequently.

Because the Hokage was focused on designing development and plans for the relatively long term, and Kaguya remained silent, he simply immersed himself in his work.

How can I have that much time to deal with her?

As the saying goes, you can't make a sale by rushing things...

The self-sustaining economy of the Land of Water, its gradual integration with Konoha, the various environmental improvements in the Land of Rain, and its further alignment with Konoha. The planning for the Loulan region, the application of puppetry…

And a series of issues requiring processing and approval from Konoha headquarters.

Such as pensions, post-war personnel adjustments, recognition of military merits, and further improvements in benefits.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi disliked war, he had to admit that the Third Shinobi World War, instigated by Madara Uchiha, objectively made Konoha incredibly wealthy…

Because Konoha and the Land of Fire have already established Konoha's dominant position, while Kumogakure and Iwagakure, although taken over by the Crimson Organization, appear to have formed a "two-tiered" structure...

However, on the one hand, many nobles and ninjas believe that the person behind the Crimson Organization is connected to Konoha, and is very likely a Senju figure whose name cannot be mentioned...

On the other hand, even ninjas and nobles who didn't share this view felt that an organization filled with Sengoku ninjas was far too unstable. It might become the next Village of the Bloody Mist one day…

Thanks to Nakamaro's promotion, the first three Mizukage, Kirigori, could be considered major stars in the ninja world.

What he did was widely known throughout the ninja world; even passing children would scoff at it.

Due to a combination of factors, even though the daimyo Kujo Motonari levied a heavy tax on more than half of the property of the nobles who migrated to the Land of Fire, it still couldn't stop these people from flocking there...

Hiruzen Sarutobi's reputation speaks for itself.

If you say you want money, then you just want money.

Afterwards, they could work and live a good life. Even if they didn't enjoy the same treatment as the native people of the Land of Fire, they could still live a very peaceful life... But for those Sengoku ninjas, the choice between money and life was often just a thought away.

The balance between the Kage and the Daimyo of the five hidden villages has been broken...

Therefore, the working conditions and benefits of Konoha ninjas can be gradually and systematically improved.

It also offers a relatively lenient reimbursement system for medical care.

For Hiruzen Sarutobi, these various aspects were like saplings that needed to be nurtured quietly and gently. They might seem insignificant in the short term, but they required careful cultivation.

Because time will wash these policies away and transform them into fruits that Hiruzen Sarutobi can reap…

In a sense, he and Kaguya were indeed colleagues.

"It's finally here!"

"With internal strife, things are no longer harmonious..."

Kaguya thought to herself, "I want to see how Hiruzen Sarutobi handles this!"

She and Hiruzen Sarutobi had already exchanged names, but they still didn't talk too deeply.

The two sides lacked an opportunity to further build trust.

This opportunity might be triggered by a specific event, or it might be the accumulation of shared understanding over time...

However, at least for now, Kaguya is becoming increasingly interested in Hiruzen Sarutobi, and in her heart, she has also developed a faint sense of admiration these days…

No wonder there are so many ninjas under his command who are many times stronger than White Zetsu…

They definitely put in a little more effort than I did...

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't urge Orochimaru, but instead lit his pipe and started smoking by himself.

Orochimaru pondered for a long time, and then slowly spoke:

"Teacher, do you think Danzo is trying to trap me with the job of an assistant, delaying my progress in research...?"

"For example, I could take over the main intelligence work for the Root organization and the village, in areas where I'm not particularly good, to contrast with him and highlight his past achievements..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a puff of smoke, smiled, and shook his head:

"no."

Orochimaru looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with curiosity.

Are you that sure?

"Because Danzo will still be in charge of the general intelligence work..."

"I designed a special position for him called 'Inspector,' which will be responsible for the overall structure and training of the intelligence system, as well as the duty of censorship. Even after you become his assistant, Danzo will still be responsible for these things."

"Furthermore, I will not allow Danzo, who has stepped down from his position as regent, to return. This is no child's play."

"I explained it very clearly to Danzo, but he insisted on doing so."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shrugged.

"This is so strange, so strange..."

Orochimaru frowned.

This is equivalent to Orochimaru reaping all the benefits of the assistant position, while Danzo has become a hard-working ox who only focuses on his job.

"Master, could you please call Danzo over here?"

Orochimaru rubbed his temples: "This is a big deal after all. There are some things I want to talk to him about in person. With you here, my communication with Danzo will be much smoother."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and waved his hand.

The secret service moved silently.

A moment later, Danzo slowly pushed open the door and entered.

Orochimaru turned his head and was a little stunned.

Danzo was no longer wearing his classic black and white robe, which he had worn for the past thirty years.

Although his face was still wrapped in bandages, he had changed into a loose-fitting black cotton tracksuit. As soon as he entered, his voice was cheerful: "Hiruzen, you were looking for me?"

Seeing Orochimaru looking at him, Danzo smiled and nodded at him.

"Oh, Orochimaru's here too... Your research department has been producing a lot of results lately, you need to take care of yourself and not overwork yourself." "Although your body is a bit special, you shouldn't overwork yourself."

Orochimaru was finally shocked, his face filled with undisguised confusion.

This looks like some kind old man used the Reanimation Jutsu to possess Danzo's body.

Is that right?

Hiruzen Sarutobi silently watched this scene.

Danzo did indeed feel somewhat unfamiliar to him…

The Hokage single-handedly broke through the army, but his old buddy seemed to have attained enlightenment in Longchang.

He returned to the village and secluded himself for a week, not seeing anyone except for Tobirama-sensei…

This is what happened after I came out.

"I understand that you are surprised, or even uneasy."

Danzo pointed to the chair in front of the Hokage's desk and shook his head slightly:

"Now that things have come to this, I won't hide my thoughts anymore. Let's sit down and talk..."

"Qingshui said something to me, and he pointed out my obsession."

Orochimaru was now genuinely curious.

He detested monotony and longed to see the winds of change blow through Konoha and the entire ninja world…

But Danzo, Orochimaru once believed that this guy would never change.

Like a stone dried in a latrine, it has long since been completely set...

Danzo skillfully picked up the teapot on the table, poured tea for Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru respectively, and finally poured one for himself. He leisurely took a sip before slowly saying:

"I'm handing over the position of assistant to you because I've come to a realization..."

"Ever since Hiruzen rescued me from the combined forces of ten thousand Iwagakure and Kumogakure, even if I become Hokage, I will never surpass him..."

"My rivalry with Hiruzen is over."

"Rather than saying I'm interested in the Hokage position, it's more accurate to say that over the years, I've simply wanted to find an opportunity to prove myself, to prove to Tobirama-sensei's spirit that I'm stronger than Hiruzen..."

Danzo showed a hint of emotion:

"But who can surpass Hiruzen? Especially when it comes to being Hokage."

"Tobirama-sensei is no good, and Hashirama-sama goes without saying, so there's nothing to be discouraged about me not being able to beat Hiruzen, even though we grew up training together since we were little."

"Competence, mentality, strategic thinking, vision, personal charisma..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly waved his hand, interrupting Danzo: "Alright, alright..."

Not only Orochimaru found Danzo strange, but even Hiruzen Sarutobi was starting to lose his composure.

It's a bit strange that Danzo praised him like that...

There is a kind of beauty in the saying that a person's words are good even when they are about to die.

Danzo shook his head: "See, they won't even let people tell the truth!"

"So, I won't argue anymore."

"As Tobirama-sensei said, when faced with a problem, you should calmly examine yourself in order to find the optimal solution when you are in a predicament. If you are always thinking about competition, it will cause the meaningless internal friction that Hiruzen mentioned..."

Danzo took a sip of tea:

"Even putting aside the competition between me and Hiruzen, I'm not suited to be Hokage..."

"Konoha's empire is getting bigger and bigger, and it needs a Hokage who is recognized by all parties and has enough strength and resources to keep it running efficiently."

"Qingshui's assessment of me is very accurate..."

At the mention of Qingshui, Danzo's face lit up with a look of satisfaction:

"Tobirama-sensei has always seen me as Hiruzen's sword, and I've done a pretty good job in that regard."

"How can someone who always uses a sword to cut people be the Hokage?"

"The Hokage needs to be someone everyone trusts and respects. Only then can we build the consensus that Hiruzen always emphasizes. Do you two agree with what I'm saying?"

In fact, the top students at the Ninja Academy could understand what Danzo was saying.

However, Danzo's ability to say it himself shocked both Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru...

This person can actually analyze himself?

Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind raced; he knew who was behind it all…

It's definitely Tobirama-sensei's work!

"Don't you think it's unfair?" Orochimaru asked softly.

"How could that be?"

Danzo smiled and pointed to Hiruzen Sarutobi's seat:

"The person in that position is the most fair-minded, but also the most unfair..."

"One's capacity and ability determine one's position."

"If Hiruzen is an incompetent Hokage, then I will naturally feel it is unfair. But with so many facts in front of me, I can't keep lying to myself no matter how unwilling I am."

"Tobirama-sensei never makes mistakes. He is the invincible Hokage, so he won't make any mistakes in choosing me and Hiruzen, and the same goes for my arrangements."

"Obviously, Hiruzen is far stronger than me, and as his personally chosen disciple who was raised from childhood, I also believe that you can become an excellent Hokage."

Danzo stared at Orochimaru:

"Regarding the past, there were some things I didn't do well enough. I hope you won't hold it against me."

"I'm sorry, Orochimaru."

Orochimaru stared at Danzo in disbelief, somewhat bewildered.

The fact that he could perform such precise self-analysis already greatly shocked Orochimaru.

And now he's even apologizing to this junior in front of the teacher?

That's insane...

"I…"

Orochimaru quickly adjusted his mindset and let out a long breath:

"I've also had my shortcomings before. If I find myself going astray in the future, I hope my senior uncle can lend me a hand." "Thank you for your help."

Orochimaru started using the same term he'd used for Danzo about thirty years ago…

"Uncle-Master!"

Because, logically speaking, they are all members of the Hokage lineage…

"Alright, I also have something to trouble you with." Danzo extended his hand to Orochimaru: "But don't worry, it won't make things difficult for you. It's about scientific research on ninjutsu."

Orochimaru hesitated for a moment, then said, "Alright!"

The two people clasped hands tightly and shook them vigorously.

Hiruzen Sarutobi watched this scene with considerable emotion.

It has to be Tobirama-sensei!

Hiruzen Sarutobi has put in a lot of effort over the years in educating Danzo, and while the results haven't been minimal, they haven't brought about any fundamental change in him either.

It's very difficult to change a person, especially someone like Danzo.

Not to mention, given their delicate relationship, Danzo would subconsciously resist Hiruzen Sarutobi.

However, Tobirama was clearly targeting Danzo, and even after becoming an Uchiha, his second disciple couldn't escape the clutches of the First Hokage, the Dark Ninja...

Poor Danzo was manipulated by Tobirama for two lifetimes.

"Under your guidance, Xiaochun and Yan are also preparing to step down from their advisory roles and take charge of some administrative matters, focusing on logistical work."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Danzo and said:

"Therefore, Konoha's leadership is going to undergo a major reshuffle."

"It's time for the next generation of ninjas to shoulder more responsibility..."

Orochimaru nodded slowly.

Although he wasn't particularly interested in the assistant position, because he was having such a comfortable time in the research department, where he could simply roam freely in the ocean of research...

However, judging from Hiruzen Sarutobi's various reactions to breaking through the formation single-handedly, Orochimaru astutely realized that his thinking was flawed. This was because his teacher's prestige in Konoha was still rising at a very rapid pace.

In that case, if he wants to take over the position one day, he will have to prepare in advance.

At the very least, the fact that he is the next Hokage should be known to all the ninjas in the Leaf Village and even the entire ninja world at a relatively early point in time…

Only in this way can one gradually accumulate one's own prestige, and when becoming Hokage, minimize internal strife and take on the heavy responsibility of Konoha.

Konoha's size no longer supports the idea of ​​"sending a Hokage out from nowhere"...

As the village has developed to its current state, Hiruzen Sarutobi's prestige and status, combined with his master-disciple relationship with Orochimaru, have created a very strange phenomenon.

Generally speaking, positions like Hokage often involve a complex relationship of cooperation and rivalry with their successors, making the role of the "crown prince" difficult...

If you go too far and gain prestige, you will incur the suspicion of the "emperor".

But if you do nothing, that's a sign of incompetence, and you're doomed.

Orochimaru, however, is different.

What he needs to do now is to build up his own team as much as possible and, while Hiruzen Sarutobi is still in charge, try to make his voice heard in Konoha so that everyone will notice him…

It can be described as a happy kind of trouble.

"I can't just stay buried in the research department anymore; I need to step up..."

"I carry not only my own ideals on my shoulders, but also my teachers' expectations. They have sheltered me from the wind and rain until today, and I must make others understand that their choice was right..."

"I am the teacher's strongest disciple!"

Orochimaru had this thought in his mind.

Regardless of how many years he will serve as Hokage, he must at least deliver a perfect performance, which naturally includes the preparations he makes before becoming Hokage.

He wanted to work with Hiruzen Sarutobi to build a perfect template.

So that future generations can learn from it, and so that the next Hokage and his successors can follow suit.

Help them get on their horse and see them off for a while.

Like Tobirama did, sending Hiruzen Sarutobi to become Hokage at the last minute...

Orochimaru politely declined.

Even though he respected the founder of the "Fei Pai" research, this choice was still too bad.

As Hokage, ensuring the orderly succession of the next generation is an extremely important aspect, and also one of the responsibilities brought about by the Hokage's robes. "There are currently four people in the high-ranking positions of Konoha..."

"Initially expand to five people. With the addition of Kirigakure and Amegakure, the number of Konoha committee members should also be increased appropriately. Orochimaru, go and communicate with the administration department about this and give me a proposal."

"As for the selection of the new advisors..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said softly, "Let's choose Sakumo, Tsunade, and Isshin!"

"I've spoken with Tenzo; we'll let Isshin do this for a few years first, then either him or Natsumi will be promoted..."

This allows both the Uchiha and Hyuga clans to have someone benefit from the "advisor" title.

After Danzo, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu stepped down, Hiruzen Sarutobi would retain most of their previous privileges, and they would be very welcome to participate in meetings.

Therefore, it would be highly valued for the ninja clan to have a "Konoha advisor" in the future.

Not only the Uchiha and Hyuga clans, but also other ninja clans…

However, this cannot be rushed. With the development of Konoha and the contributions of various clans, Hiruzen Sarutobi, or perhaps the future Hokage, will arrange things in an orderly manner and advance step by step.

The reason I chose the Uchiha clan first was because this clan is full of talented people.

The village is home to four kaleidoscopes: Fugaku, Isshin, Tomie, and Obito, as well as the promising Shisui.

The next generation also has two promising talents: Itachi and Sasuke.

While the Hyuga clan made significant contributions, most of its members were stationed in central positions, where the Byakugan provided "functionality" and "stability."

Compared to an irrational being like the Uchiha Mangekyou Sharingan, it still falls short...

Therefore, when Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tenzo suggested that Isshin serve as an advisor, the Hyuga clan leader did not resist. Instead, he felt heartened that the Hokage had come to personally comfort him…

Tianzang couldn't do anything about it either.

One can only lament that the Hyuga clan lacks a genius like the Uchiha.

After all, their ancestors included a ninja demon...

"Tsunade?" Orochimaru frowned slightly. "This..."

Danzo also looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with some surprise.

"Firstly, it's a transitional period, so choosing Tsunade is a safe bet, and you both understand that."

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled, his gaze shifting to Danzo and Orochimaru in turn:

"Secondly, as the Hokage, sometimes you need people around you to disagree. As long as their intentions are good and they don't have too many bad intentions, they can be regarded as a valuable asset."

"For example, Danzo..."

"Before I do anything, I often have to consider from which angle he might nitpick because of his presence, and then review it to fill in the gaps... Otherwise, being nagged about 'Hiruzen, you'll regret this' is really annoying. I used to have to replace the door to my office every two months..." Hiruzen Sarutobi imitated Danzo's voice perfectly, and even pushed and pulled a drawer, replacing the "slamming the door" process.

Orochimaru and Danzo laughed together...

Naruto has a pretty good sense of humor.

But as Danzo smiled, his feelings became somewhat complicated.

If I'm not lying to myself, most of the time he was just picking a fight with Hiruzen.

But is it seen as motivation for him to become a better person?

You monkey...

"In a sense, Tsunade represents Danzo's position. Although she can't do dirty or hard work like Danzo, she's just as outspoken as our Dark Ninja..."

Orochimaru nodded with a dark expression:

"She'll say anything! Not to mention that Lord Hashirama is still in the village, and so is Lady Mito!"

"Learn some weight training, kid..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised an eyebrow: "Listen to both sides and you will be enlightened; listen to only one side and you will be misled. When Tsunade can no longer find fault with you, then you've succeeded." "You need to learn to use Hizashi; he has great potential."

"As for Kirigakure and Amegakure, once you become their assistant, you should make an occasional appearance there. You can contact whichever ninja you need yourself; if you need resources or assistance, just let me know..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said seriously to Orochimaru:

"Don't be afraid to bother me. Everyone is a first-time Hokage, and so is their assistant. Just identify the problem and solve it. Don't get stuck on the details..."

"As my student, don't have the idea of ​​'starting your own business to prove yourself without your teacher.' I am your teacher and one of your resources."

Orochimaru unconsciously curled the corners of his mouth as he listened.

Who is lucky enough to have such a good teacher?

So hard to guess...

It looks like it was him!

Danzo sighed inwardly.

Qingshui has already told him...

Just as Tobirama had already chosen Hiruzen, Hiruzen had already set his sights on Orochimaru.

The outcome was predetermined long ago.

The reason he is unwilling to accept this is essentially because he is unwilling to face reality.

Looking back, Danzo realized that Tobirama had made things perfectly clear to him decades ago, without giving him any ambiguous hints; it was all wishful thinking on his part…

"Orochimaru, I have a favor to ask of you."

Danzo composed himself and spoke in a deep voice.

"You mean, Uncle Danzo..." Orochimaru's heart stirred, and he said with great respect.

Previously, the two were purely attacking each other without any ulterior motives...

But things are different now; we have to move beyond the old business model of promoting and elevating people…

"I'm very interested in cursed seals. I'd like to ask you to customize a cursed seal for me based on my cells that can draw on natural energy as much as possible, and also to use Hashirama cells to increase my chakra limit..."

"It's not about absorbing natural energy into my body, I just need to be able to activate it. I was thinking that Hiruzen can't learn Sage Mode, right? I'll try to find the bottleneck that he can't perceive..."

Danzo coughed lightly.

This is a lie!

In fact, Danzo did not believe that Hiruzen Sarutobi could not learn Sage Mode.

Even at this moment, when Hiruzen Sarutobi truly couldn't sense natural energy, Danzo held an inexplicable, unwavering belief that his brother would definitely learn it…

And it's the kind of thing that, like Hashirama Senju, you just wake up one morning and slap your forehead and you'll know it...

The reason for studying natural energy was that Danzo and Tobirama had agreed to research an ultimate forbidden technique that could protect Konoha and equip it on him.

Using the framework of Hashirama cells as the skeleton, combined with the natural energy explosion technique of the Tsuchigumo clan and the traction mechanism of the Wind Release: Eye of the Wind Chakra... and finally using an enhanced version of the Reverse Four Symbols Sealing Technique as a restriction, as much natural energy as possible is detonated in the closed field, reaching a level that even shatters space!

The idea behind this technique is that, assuming Konoha encounters an invincible enemy, there would be a method to sacrifice oneself to protect the hard-won home that everyone has built step by step...

The idea behind this technique is so bold that only someone like Tobirama could come up with it.

It requires an extremely high level of willpower and mastery of Wind Release techniques; throughout Konoha, only Danzo possessed this ability…

Or rather, he is the most suitable person to cultivate himself.

"Isn't that unnecessary, Danzo..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said doubtfully, "Don't worry, I don't have an excessive pursuit of Sage Mode. If I don't know it, I don't know it. I'll just think about learning something else..."

"And who knows, maybe I'll suddenly get it someday? You never know."

The special type of incantation seal, just hearing about it will put a burden on the body.

If possible, Hiruzen Sarutobi would prefer Danzo to live a peaceful semi-retired life and stop causing trouble for himself...

"No, Hiruzen."

"I can agree to anything you ask, except this one."

Danzo's attitude suddenly became extremely firm, as if he had transformed back into the Hokage's assistant who was always picking fights with Hiruzen Sarutobi. He said curtly, "You can't interfere in this matter, and don't meddle with me!"

"This is my private matter."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was taken aback, then said somewhat speechlessly, "Fine, fine, I'll listen to you..."

Why did I suddenly have another attack?

What Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't know was that Danzo's obsession had changed from "becoming the Hokage who surpasses Hiruzen" to "serving as the strongest Hokage in Konoha"... After Hiruzen Sarutobi rescued him, Danzo returned to the village and was berated by Tobirama.

"Is a Raikage and a Tsuchikage worth all this trouble? Are you that worthless?!"

"There are all sorts of enemies behind the scenes in the ninja world. The leader of the Crimson Organization alone is troublesome enough. What if he's not Tobirama Senju?" "Even if the Crimson Organization is gone, there will be other organizations!"

"If you're going to do it, do it well. Don't be even worse than Might Guy, a member of your Root organization!"

From that moment on, Danzo truly understood.

He comprehended the Will of Fire as the Sequence of Protection!

He began to compare his place in the village to Might Dai, who mastered the Eight Gates Formation, specifically the Death Gate Formation. This aligned with his lifelong belief that "ninjas should die on the battlefield."

Hiruzen cannot die, absolutely not.

So if one day they encounter an inexplicable enemy, Danzo will rush in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi and use this move to take them down, or at least severely injure them...

This would allow Hiruzen Sarutobi to safely eliminate his opponent.

"I understand, Uncle-Master."

Orochimaru nodded seriously: "I will do my best to help you, don't worry!"

Upon hearing this, Danzo breathed a sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his heart, and said with a smile:

"Thank you then, Orochimaru."

Danzo's smile startled Orochimaru.

He suddenly remembered what Danzo looked like when he was young…

She seems to be of decent appearance?

At least it doesn't look as gloomy as it does now...

Does one's appearance reflect their inner state?

Orochimaru, though reluctant to admit it, found Danzo, now without the Hokage's assistance, much more agreeable. "Sensei, what you said about collecting village scriptures has actually been helpful in researching the Dragon Vein… Perhaps there really are some highly skilled individuals among the common people of our Land of Fire and Konoha…"

Orochimaru took out a book, which was the reason he came today: "According to the analysis, this book comes from a thousand years ago and contains some ancient sayings about manipulating dragon veins."

"Combining the techniques of Loulan, the dragon veins have been initially applied to the information age; however, it is worth noting that this might disrupt spacetime..."

Orochimaru said seriously.

"Disrupting spacetime?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned: "What kind of statement is this?"

Danzo, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but glance at it.

Time and space have always been mysterious and enigmatic things.

"It's just a possibility, because ancient texts record that in ancient times, someone traveled from the future using a dragon vein..." "Our mining of the dragon vein will cause energy fluctuations."

Orochimaru slightly shook the book in his hand: "I have verified all the knowledge about dragon veins recorded in this book, and it is accurate." "Therefore, I think the possibility of visitors from another dimension is not small, and it deserves our attention."

Orochimaru smiled:

"Based on the cases in this ancient text, I've made an estimate of the fluctuations caused by the village's mining of the dragon vein. If there really are visitors from another dimension, they would be about twenty years away from us..."

"To be honest, teacher, I'm actually quite curious to see what I'd be like in a parallel universe..."

As for how this dragon vein scripture came about...

It was naturally a helpful resident of Konoha's inner circle, Mr. Otsutsuki Ichiraku, who made his move...

"As described above, each spacetime is independent, and they only occasionally communicate with each other due to extremely rare natural phenomena." "Each spacetime begins like a complete seed, or like our undifferentiated cells, but it gradually becomes different as it grows."

Orochimaru was clearly very interested in this:

"It's possible that it's exactly the same as our spacetime, but it's also normal that it's completely different. However, it's more likely that it's similar to our spacetime but with some differences."

"Tomie's kaleidoscope eye technique also confirms this."

"For example, the teacher didn't become Hokage; instead, Danzo, his uncle, took over..."

Orochimaru made a joke:

"Or maybe I might be a woman or something... But I believe that Konoha in other timelines would be very united, so it shouldn't be a big problem." "Forget it, I'm afraid I can't compete with Hiruzen in another timeline either, so I won't compete in that aspect."

Danzo laughed and waved his hand nonchalantly, "I've let it go!"

"As for your gender, that doesn't matter. I've always thought you could switch at will..." Danzo glanced at Orochimaru and said quietly.

Orochimaru gave a noncommittal chuckle.

Danzo was right after all…

Hiruzen Sarutobi, on the other hand, fell into deep thought.

Visitors from another time and space...

For Hiruzen Sarutobi, his consideration was whether he could obtain further information about "Deus Ex Machina" from them... As for people from the future, he would have to find a way to cooperate with them.

The technology and ninjutsu developed there might complement and help Konoha.

"Um?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly had a thought; a question had suddenly come to mind.

Does the Konoha in this alternate timeline count as his "Konoha"?

For example, providing limited support to the opponent to make Konoha in another dimension relatively better, could this be attributed to his personal talent? But this idea is somewhat conceptual and too far removed from current reality.

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not have any further divergent thinking.

Everything can only be done once the other party actually arrives…

Daydreaming is not very meaningful.

"The Loulan region can receive further investment of resources."

"Orochimaru, you take charge of this..."

"We'll have a meeting tomorrow regarding your appointment and the appointments of others, and then the results will be announced publicly."

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly exhaled a puff of smoke: "The last leg of a journey is the hardest. Although Konoha has achieved some success at this stage, we cannot relax yet..."

"The mysterious Crimson Organization has appeared, and whether other unknown forces are behind them remains to be seen." Danzo and Orochimaru nodded solemnly and said in unison, "Yes, Hokage!"

And at this time.

The Anbu members, accompanied by the Five-Tails, knocked on the door.

The little pony came running over excitedly as soon as it saw Hiruzen Sarutobi, its pure white tail wagging high.

"I want to join Konoha!"

"However, I don't want to be anyone's jinchūriki. Can I become your ally? I can provide you with chakra, and you can ride me during battle..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi blinked and slowly nodded.

Owning a pony seems like a lot of fun?

Moreover, this suited Hiruzen Sarutobi's wishes perfectly.

Having a highly mobile tailed beast specifically for the Hokage's combat support is a win-win situation...

Konoha no longer needs a Jinchuriki.

Previously, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado had suggested making Danzo the Five-Tails Jinchuriki. This would strengthen the Dark Shinobi and allow Danzo to transform into his tailed beast form to assist Hiruzen Sarutobi during battles…

The Hokage rarely loses his composure, but he really couldn't hold back with this suggestion.

Does this sound like a word?

Danzo also rejected the proposal, mainly because he wanted to practice the forbidden technique "Heaven and Earth Coexistence," and the Five-Tails' chakra would be a distraction for him.

It's not because of anything else...

"By the way, do you eat grass? Can you eat paper?"

"I asked Sarutobi Hiruzen curiously."

"Yes, it's edible..." Gouwei nodded naturally.

"Then try this..." Hiruzen Sarutobi found the document to be destroyed and handed it to the Five-Tails: "If you can't accept it, then forget it, don't force yourself."

The five-tailed beast blinked, instantly digesting the paper completely: "Sweet..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed heartily: "Alright! From now on, you'll work alongside me..."

Being alone all the time, even the Naruto sometimes felt a bit bored.

Although a mysterious woman now resides within her, Kaguya is currently in a state of intense observation, locked in a test of patience with Hiruzen Sarutobi. They can't exchange too much information in a single day, or they'll appear to lose control…

The group of people chatted with the one-tailed beast for a while.

Orochimaru left first.

As Danzo reached the door, he suddenly turned back to look at Hiruzen Sarutobi and said softly:

"I'm leaving, Hiruzen!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi paused, then said, "Hmm, let's go!"

Danzo slowly closed the door.

Consider this an early farewell...

After all, if he were to actually use this technique one day, he probably wouldn't even have a chance to speak...

This is the end.

Following the Third Shinobi World War, Konoha officially entered a new phase…

Kaguya slowly savored the conversation between Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others.

So it turns out that conflicts can be resolved?

Even though she wasn't good at interpersonal relationships, she could tell that Orochimaru and Danzo had clashed in the past, but now they had put the past behind them and respected each other...

Kaguya was pondering Hiruzen Sarutobi's decision regarding Orochimaru.

She couldn't help but think...

If Yamabuki treated Hamura and Hagoromo the way Hiruzen Sarutobi treated Orochimaru and Danzo, would things be different? Would the two brothers still team up to seal him away?

These questions caused Kaguya to fall into deep thought.

A sudden gust of wind swept through the mountain. Before individual strength could truly sweep away everything, learning to unite the power of those around us seemed exceptionally important… “Should we learn?”

Kaguya glanced furtively at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was engrossed in his work, and sighed softly.

Wait a little longer...

Kaguya was also very curious about the visitors from the Otherworldly Time.

Perhaps the other mountain possesses unparalleled combat skills and decisive ruthlessness, capable of breaking through its own seal, causing Hamura and Hagoromo to deeply repent, and facing the elite of the Otsutsuki clan without being at a disadvantage?

If such information were available, then Yaoshan would obviously also be promoted to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not have Kaguya's complex thoughts.

Because the bloodline threads within his candy hadn't yet reached their bottleneck, he wasn't in a hurry to communicate with Kaguya. The Hokage's most pressing task was to master the Eight Gates...

In a sense, the bond between Danzo and Hiruzen Sarutobi is taking effect again.

Danzo, a beggar, burned himself to ashes...

Hiruzen Sarutobi also needs a trump card that can achieve ultimate burning and sublimation.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi was also pondering whether he could find a way to suppress the irreversible damage of the "Gate of Death".

It's not about starting without taking damage, but about making the cost acceptable.

With the "Meat Candy Activation" of the Shinnosuke of Chin-in Village, combined with the enhanced controllability of the "Ten Thousand Seals Palace Sugar Seal," Hiruzen Sarutobi has already figured out a little bit of the trick...

Under Hiruzen Sarutobi's powerful influence, Konoha, like the Hokage himself, once again began to quietly develop.

Everyone is doing what they are supposed to do.

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Six months later.

Loulan region.

A dazzling light shone from the place where the dragon vein was located!

The visitor from Yishizhen arrived as scheduled…

Naruto and Yamato from the alternate timeline, who were chasing the Sand Village rogue ninja Hyakuza, took a while to catch their breath after their journey through time before standing up and brushing the dust off their clothes. Looking around, they were both taken aback.

Is this still the dilapidated Loulan?

Where did they get this?!

Is this the incredibly prosperous Loulan described in ancient texts from hundreds of years ago, or is it the future hundreds of years from now?