Naruto: I made you Naruto, and you've become blond?

Chapter 33 Hiruzen Sarutobi: I am old and frail, and wish to abdicate in favor of Tsunade! (Please read on and vote!)

Koharu and Mitokado exchanged a barely perceptible glance.

Then Mitokado Homura quickly smoothed things over, offering sincere and kind advice in his magnetic voice.

"Hiruzen, I'm just saying something fair, don't blame me for not liking it."

This time, I side with Koharu's opinion. Regarding Jinchūriki, you've been far too lenient!

"Jinchūriki are a strategic asset of Konoha, especially at this critical juncture when the village is facing the Uchiha clan's malicious intentions."

It must be handed over to a reliable person loyal to the village for safekeeping.

"And Hiruzen, you're preoccupied with so many village affairs that you have no time to attend to the Jinchūriki."

After a pause, Men Yan continued.

"How about we hand over the Jinchuriki to you this time? We'll temporarily safeguard the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki for you."

That way, Hiruzen, the immense pressure you're carrying on the village will be a little lighter...

Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a puff of white smoke and let out a long sigh.

His two old buddies were much better than Danzo, that guy who only caused him trouble.

He's too cunning! Too selfish! He can't wholeheartedly serve the village!

They are constantly seeking benefits and power for themselves and their respective families!

They just can't be as selfless and dedicated as I am, wholeheartedly devoting myself to the selfless service of the village!

As Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and remained silent, pondering how to deflect the pressure exerted on him by the two of them, he realized that...

The impatient Koharu, who was turning over a new room, couldn't stand it any longer. She took two steps forward, placed her hands on the desk, and spoke again.

"Hiruzen, you can't keep being so indecisive..."

"Bang!"

The door to the Hokage's office was violently pushed open.

A figure carrying a gloomy aura strode in.

It was none other than Danzo Shimura, the leader of Root, whose cold demeanor and menacing aura were evident even with half his body wrapped in white bandages.

The three people in the room frowned in unison when they saw Shimura Danzo suddenly barge in and interrupt them.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had been frowning and deep in thought, quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

There are only four high-ranking officials in Konoha who hold real power.

This time, the two Hokage advisors, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, cited the frequent violent clashes between the Jinchūriki and the village as the reason...

They suddenly joined forces to put pressure on him.

Caught off guard, he couldn't find a good excuse to deal with the two of them.

But with Danzo's arrival, someone had to take the blame!

Just as he expected, Koharu Utatane's good time was interrupted by Danzo.

He immediately turned his gun towards Danzo, and rebuked him in an unfriendly tone.

"Danzo, didn't you see that Enma and I are discussing village secrets with Hiruzen?!"

"If enemy spies hiding outside the village eavesdrop and discover the village's top-secret information, who will take responsibility!"

Danzo Shimura's gloomy, square face was subjected to Koharu Utatane's illogical and unreasonable rebuke.

His usually expressionless mouth twitched with anger.

A spy from an enemy village?! Don't you want to hear what you're saying again?

This is the heart of Konoha, its most important location—the Hokage Building!!

Don't be fooled by the fact that there's no one there on the surface. All the ninjas and ANBU, whether they're in the open or in the shadows, could easily wipe out a small country in the ninja world!

As for Naruto Uzumaki, who hadn't even graduated from the Chunin Academy in the original story, he was instigated by Mizuki, a bottom-ranking Chunin.

He was able to infiltrate the heavily guarded Hokage Building on his own and successfully steal the forbidden technique scroll, the Book of Seals, which was recorded by the Second Hokage and personally kept by all the Hokage!

In the end, he was pursued by Iruka, a semi-retired Chunin teacher at the Ninja Academy...

That's a matter of opinion...

Danzo ignored Koharu Utatane's attempts to pick a fight.

Anyway, he knew perfectly well that every time Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other two Hokage advisors argued internally,

As soon as I appeared, they all turned their attention to me and joined forces to suppress me.

This made him furious and extremely frustrated!

He, the dark side of the ninja world, has never suffered such humiliation outside the village!

If one day he ascends to the Hokage position, he will definitely…!

"Hiruzen, when did Tsunade return to the village? What does she want to do there!?"

Danzo spoke urgently and impatiently to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

No wonder he was so anxious and impatient; that was Tsunade! The First Hokage's granddaughter.

The best candidate to succeed as Hokage, as the villagers all hope!

Even if Tsunade had shown the slightest interest when she was running for the Fourth Hokage.

Even the mission master "Yellow Flash" Minato Namikaze might not be able to make it to the top!

A sinister glint flashed in Danzo's eyes. He had finally managed to outlast the old man, Hiruzen, who was destined to die!

If Tsunade returns, it's because she wants to succeed Hiruzen Sarutobi as Hokage!

Wouldn't I, who was originally the most promising candidate to succeed Hiruzen Sarutobi as the Fifth Hokage after his retirement, have to step aside again?!

Danzo Shimura absolutely could not accept this!

Over the years, he has shed blood for Konoha! He has rendered meritorious service to Konoha! He wants to be Hokage! He wants to be Hokage!

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Upon hearing Danzo mention Tsunade's return to the village, the other two Hokage advisors also exchanged a glance, their expressions changing slightly, revealing surprise.

Mitokado Homura could no longer maintain his facade of being a nice guy. He stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen with a surprised and urgent tone, asking the question.

"Hiruzen, what's going on with Tsunade? Why is she back in the village? Is she here to pick up...?"

Could it be that Hiruzen is getting old and wants to relinquish his power as Hokage?

This isn't like Hiruzen's personality at all!?

His face, crisscrossed with wrinkles like tree bark, held a complex expression, and a bad feeling crept into his mind.

He and Koharu Utatane had a different mindset from Danzo, who wanted to focus solely on improving his skills.

They are not just a revolving door of Hokage, but a permanent group of high-ranking Hokage advisors in Konoha!

Even after the Fourth Shinobi World War in the original story, Naruto became the Seventh Hokage!

They still wield considerable power and influence within Konoha's upper echelons!

As advisors to the Hokage, they were content to simply guard their own little corner of the empire.

However, Hiruzen's female disciple, Tsunade, has always had a bad temper and cannot tolerate even the slightest imperfection!

They lack a sense of the bigger picture and fail to prioritize the overall situation, often acting on their own whims! They also frequently disrespect respected elders!

Unlike them, who have rich experience and can consider all aspects of the village!

In addition, unlike Hiruzen, Tsunade doesn't have the Sarutobi clan.

She's completely independent, with no weaknesses, and when she gets tough, she's impossible to handle... cough cough... difficult to get along with!

If she comes back to take over as Hokage, then my life and Koharu's life as advisors won't be as comfortable as they are now!

If he really had to choose another fifth generation leader, he would prefer to nominate Jiraiya!

Instead of Tsunade, who is of noble birth, has a superior status, and a bad temper!

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat firmly in the Hokage's chair, deliberately remaining silent as he observed the rapidly changing, gloomy, and anxious expressions of his three old comrades, each with their own hidden agendas.

He couldn't help but feel smug, and remained silent for a long time.

His wrinkled old face was filled with melancholy, and he sighed deeply, his expression conveying the vicissitudes and helplessness of old age.

"Sigh! I'm getting old. My time as Hokage is coming to an end. Time ultimately belongs to the young."

That's why I had Tsunade come back specifically to prepare her to take over as the Fifth Hokage!

The rest of the people all changed color!

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(End of this chapter)