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Chapter 61 Analyzing Hiruzen Sarutobi

Although Ning Yuan is telling a story, he is not really telling a story.

Tsunade quickly understood that Ning Yuan meant that the Third Hokage was using the concept of righteousness to pressure her because neither facts nor reason were on his side.

That seems to be the case, doesn't it?

The truth is, allowing ordinary people into the medical ninja system does indeed benefit Konoha.

The logic is that anything that benefits Konoha should be promoted.

Facts and reason were on Tsunade's side, so Hiruzen Sarutobi launched a righteous act.

So why did he launch a righteous campaign?

Tsunade thought of the previous concept Ning Yuan had mentioned: interests!

Does allowing ordinary people into the medical ninja system infringe upon Hiruzen Sarutobi's interests?

His interests are money and power; ordinary people have absolutely no influence over Hiruzen Sarutobi's power.

So, it's money?

But how could this affect Hiruzen Sarutobi's money?

You're a Hokage, your monthly salary is fixed. The money used to train ordinary people to become medical ninjas is the village's money, not yours, Hiruzen Sarutobi's money. What's your hurry?

Could it be that the Daimyo's allocation of funds to Konoha is insufficient?

That's even more impossible, because it's only been a few years since the war ended, and the number of Konoha ninjas is far from reaching its former peak!

The number of ninjas at their peak was probably two to three times that of now. Konoha could afford to maintain that back then, but now they don't have enough money. How is that possible?

I haven't heard that the funding for the village has been reduced by the Daimyo government!

unless

Tsunade's face darkened as she realized a possibility.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a cut of the money the daimyo gave to the village!

Seeing the look of sudden realization on Tsunade's face, Ning Yuan smiled.

Tsunade is definitely not an idiot; an idiot could never become the world's number one medical ninja.

She just hadn't thought about these things before. As long as you let her think about them and give her some guidance, she'll be able to figure it out!

He opened the sealing scroll and snapped his fingers, instantly covering the entire room with a network of chakra.

This is an application of the illusion technique, Five Senses Interference, which creates a chakra barrier to interfere with sight and sound, preventing the crystal ball from peeping or eavesdropping.

The things they discussed earlier were rather vague and ambiguous, and given that it was Tsunade's office, no one should have dared to eavesdrop.

However, what I'm about to say will touch on the soul, so you can't be unprepared.

"Although Konoha Village has been established, it's merely a place that brings together numerous clans. In reality, each clan still operates under its own autonomy!" Ning Yuan explained while studying the sealing technique. "This leads to a situation where the Hokage's subordinates are not actually the Hokage's subordinates!"

Tsunade blinked. It seemed that was true!

The Hokage can command the clan leaders, but cannot bypass them to command a single clan member.

Unless this clansman joins a Hokage-affiliated unit like the Anbu.

"In this situation, in order to maintain his power, the Hokage must strengthen his direct forces. Our Hokage's direct forces consist of three parts: the Anbu, civilian ninjas, and the Sarutobi clan!"

Tsunade's eyes flashed with a sharp light. She had personally witnessed the entire period from Hiruzen Sarutobi's appointment to the present. Listening to Hyuga Ningyuan's explanation and combining it with reality, it seemed to be true!

Hiruzen Sarutobi consistently promoted commoner ninjas, with Sakumo Hatake, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru being prime examples.

By the way, although the Hatake clan is also a family, it is a single-lineage clan, so in reality, they are no different from ordinary ninjas.

While promoting commoner ninjas, Hiruzen Sarutobi was also vigorously cultivating the Anbu, not only bringing his own son into the Anbu, but also establishing an Anbu training organization: Root.

The Anbu during the Third Hokage's era was far stronger than the Anbu during the Second Hokage's era, and its numbers were also significantly greater.

As for the Sarutobi clan, Tsunade couldn't easily enter, so she didn't know the situation.

But if the first two conditions are met, then this one should also be true.

"And these three forces, too, have their own degrees of closeness and distance. If a commoner ninja stands out, he might want to become Hokage, and thus threaten the Hokage's interests. The Anbu are loyal to the position of Hokage, not to the Hokage himself, so the most trustworthy are actually his own clan."

Tsunade nodded in shock. So that's how it is!

"With this analysis, things are quite clear!" Hyuga Ningyuan tapped the table, hoping Tsunade would take notes.

Unfortunately, Tsunade didn't know this gesture, and he could only hope that Tsunade had a good memory and wouldn't forget it as soon as he finished speaking.

"The interests of the Sarutobi clan and Konoha are entrusted to Hiruzen Sarutobi. Therefore, whether a matter can be carried out depends on whether it aligns with the interests he represents!"

"If it benefits Konoha and the Sarutobi clan, execute it!"

"Disadvantageous to Konoha, advantageous to the Sarutobi clan. Execute!"

"Beneficial to Konoha, detrimental to the Sarutobi clan, rejected!"

"It's detrimental to Konoha and the Sarutobi clan. Denied!"

"Now you understand why your report failed to pass?"

In an instant, Tsunade seemed to awaken from a dream, suddenly realizing the truth, as if enlightened.

So that's how it is!

The principles of this village suddenly appeared in her mind with unprecedented clarity. Questions that she had never understood, comprehended, or even found unbelievable before now seemed to have answers.

During the Second Shinobi World War, with the Third Tsuchikage and the Third Raikage both personally participating in the battlefield, why did the Third Hokage stay in the village?

Because it is not conducive to the flying of the monkey.

Why not save the Uzumaki clan?

Because it benefits the village, and it benefits Sarutobi!

Why do you disagree with the report?

Because it benefits the village, but not the monkeys!

even

Tsunade's face paled, and she inexplicably thought of Dan and Nawaki.

Their presence is also detrimental to Sarutobi, so could it be...?

No, that's impossible! How could that be?

He's my teacher, how could he be so resolute!

And then there's Hyuga Neon. It's like she's saying there's no emotion between people? No sincerity? How can people be so cold-hearted, with nothing but self-interest?

Seeing Tsunade's face change rapidly, Ning Yuan knew she still couldn't quite believe reality.

Or perhaps there is still some expectation and trust in the third generation.

But...

The Third Hokage was no longer the righteous ninja who dared to cover the rear himself; he had been blinded by power and evolved into a competent political creature.

Furthermore, the rearguard action back then might not have been entirely devoid of political maneuvering, as there are similar cases on Earth.

It's about that guy who wrote "Drawing the sword into a piece, not failing the youthful spirit."

"In Konoha today, there's a ninja with immense strength, countless merits, and extremely high prestige. What's rare is that he's also very handsome and has a great personality—he's practically the perfect candidate to become the next Hokage!" Ning Yuan laughed. "Guess how the village will handle such a talent?"

Tsunade was jolted awake.

Isn't this person none other than Sakumo Hatake, the White Fang of Konoha?

Would the village really harm him?

That's impossible. Not to mention his own strength, he also has a group of equally loyal subordinates, he is the head of the secret service, and he has an equally talented son.

How could anyone dare to lay a hand on someone like that?

What other methods are there to take action against him?

But, but...

That's so accurate! That's so accurate!

She could have questioned Ning Yuan if anything didn't add up, but she didn't!

No!

I can't find a single one!

Looking up, Tsunade's eyes were filled with shock, doubt, and disbelief!

"Who are you? Who taught you to say that?" Tsunade demanded sharply. "Who's behind you? What's your purpose in saying these things?"

Ning Yuan chuckled and shrugged: "You know my identity better than anyone. I don't have any powerful backers. As for why I know so much, it's because I'm a genius!"

Seeing Tsunade's shocked expression, Ning Yuan raised his index finger and said, enunciating each word clearly, "Unprecedented and unparalleled, I am the only one who reigns supreme, whether in heaven or on earth!"

I don't believe it.

Tsunade has seen geniuses before, but those she's seen are geniuses in ninjutsu, taijutsu, and training. She's never seen one like this before.

"Do you know why wars always break out in the ninja world?" Ning Yuan asked rhetorically.

Tsunade asked in surprise, "You knew that too?"

(End of this chapter)