Transmigrating as the Third Hokage: Make Konoha Great Again!

Especially after the destruction of Uzushio Village, the care for Kushina Uzumaki also became problematic...

This is truly unacceptable.

If we don't take a stance, this matter will always be a hidden danger!

"We need to improve Kushina's treatment in every aspect. We should also look for the orphans of the Uzumaki clan when the time is right."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pointed at Koharu Utatane:

"Xiaochun, you need to get this done as soon as possible. Make sure Kushina Uzumaki knows our apology and feels that this is home and that the village cares about her. Do you understand?"

"The past cannot be changed, but it's never too late to correct mistakes. We can't wait any longer."

Koharu, who was turning the bedchamber, replied, "Understood, three generations."

"Alright, go do your own things!" Hiruzen Sarutobi signaled that they could go about their business.

The three of them sprang into action.

With a pipe dangling from his lips, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked out of his office window at the village and squinted.

In this village, if there's one ninja he can't ignore...

Or rather, it has transcended the concept of a ninja.

That was Mito Uzumaki, the wife of the First Hokage and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!

Whether it's her knowledge, combat prowess, or identity.

From all aspects…

As the Hokage, he needs to find a way to clean up the mess he made to regain the approval of this "Empress Dowager".

This will have great benefits.

Like before, I felt guilty and dared not face it...

It's absolutely terrible.

"That child who fused with the first generation's cells might be a breakthrough..."

"An old man, and a Jinchūriki at that, must be quite lonely, right?"

"But before that, preparations must be made, and we must present the results to demonstrate our sincerity and remorse."

Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a puff of smoke, but he didn't feel tired.

He enjoyed the feeling.

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PS: Regarding the destruction of Uzushio Village.

In the original work, Xiaofan searched through all the setting books but couldn't find a clear setting for this part.

Only because the various hidden villages feared the sealing technique, they joined forces to attack Uzushio Village…

The exact time of their demise is something I can only rewrite myself, but the timeframe is between Kushina's transfer to the school and her graduation at age twelve.

My setting here is during the Second Shinobi World War.

As for the reason, Xiao Fan believes it's simply incompetence, but not intentional.

However, there's a reason for this kind of secondary setting no matter how you look at it. Depending on the protagonist's character and the needs of the plot, each author has a different way of writing.

Another timeline is derived from Karin and Karin's mother, but this timeline is completely wrong, so it is not used.

016 The Hokage Who Doesn't Want Money: Sakumo and Minato (Bonus Chapter with Two Chapters Combined, Please Vote!)

Hokage Building.

Hiruzen Sarutobi held a forbidden technique notebook left behind by Tobirama Senju, reading it with great interest.

He increasingly understood why he had previously held this teacher in such high esteem, and why all the hidden villages had been so wary of him…

Tobirama Senju was indeed a super genius!

Impure World Reincarnation Technique, Flying Thunder God Technique, Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags Technique, Soul Imprisonment Technique...

These forbidden techniques concerning the soul and space are all ingeniously conceived.

It has both imaginative thinking and a down-to-earth structure.

This is a true all-rounder, possessing all seven chakra natures and being proficient in sealing techniques.

Their conventional combat methods are also remarkable; they've mastered the art of water escape techniques, making the most of its properties and form variations.

"What a waste! How can such a good thing be left unused?" Hiruzen Sarutobi complained to himself, mobilizing his chakra and pondering the intricacies of the matter.

He also has a tiny bit of talent.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi had mostly focused on 'learning' in the past, he had not developed many groundbreaking ninjutsu.

But it's not too late to start researching now!

"The materials for the Impure World Reincarnation technique are indeed a major problem, but the ethics involved are irrelevant..."

The soul and the body are a complementary pair; if they become imbalanced, problems are bound to arise.

Moreover, even the impure earth body can hardly be called a physical body.

"The conversion rate isn't ideal either, but this technique must be perfected so it can be the village's trump card."

According to data from Tobirama Senju's experiments.

In the current version of Edo Tensei, an average Jonin, when used as material to resurrect an Edo Tensei body, can only exert a chakra limit at the Chunin level.

No wonder they can only be used as human bombs, as the fuse for multiplying detonators.

However, there is clearly room for improvement. Tobirama Senju has proposed some ideas, but he hasn't had time to verify them yet...

"You're truly a treasure trove of talent, teacher..."

"I miss you more and more." Hiruzen Sarutobi looked up at the portrait of the Second Hokage on the office wall and smiled.

Before retrieving these forbidden technique notes, he also reviewed the village's records of forbidden technique applications.

Orochimaru's name appears frequently.

They applied to borrow all the books that might involve forbidden techniques of the second generation.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had refused many times before.

After reviewing the books that Orochimaru had applied for, Hiruzen Sarutobi filtered out the overlapping content within them.

soul.

While it's not necessarily 100%, it's highly likely that Orochimaru has a great interest in 'souls'.

"This brat is actually on the same wavelength as me..." Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled.

Once the research and development of the 'pill' had yielded initial results, the Hokage decided to give Orochimaru more responsibilities.

If you want to become Hokage, you have to do the work...

This period also allowed Hiruzen Sarutobi to gain a deeper understanding of these ninjutsu.

Trusting Orochimaru is one thing, but trusting him is another.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi was confident he could build a mentor-student, father-son, and friend-like relationship with Orochimaru, he couldn't just be a client who only threw money at people and assigned tasks…

You need professional knowledge; someone like Danzo who only knows how to keep asking about progress will be looked down upon by researchers…

He believed that Orochimaru would soon come to him and ask him questions.

After all, there's no longer any distance between the two of them.

Bang, bang, bang!

A knock came at the door.

Sakumo Hatake and Minato Namikaze walked in.

"Hokage-sama! Third Hokage-sama!"

"You're here? Don't stand, sit down..." Hiruzen Sarutobi put away his notebook and kindly gestured for them to sit down, tossing the apples on the table to the two of them.

“Biwako insisted that I bring her here, so please help me eliminate these enemies.”

Sakumo Hatake smiled and readily accepted the gift: "Thank you, Third Hokage. I haven't had breakfast yet..."

Minato Namikaze was somewhat stunned. Although he had excellent mental fortitude, this was, after all, his first time having private, small-scale contact with Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Is Naruto really that approachable?

"Sakumo, are you getting used to your job as vice minister?" Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up an apple and ate it with the two of them.

"The thing you've mentioned so often is indeed a problem, and we should pay more attention to it in the future," Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile.

"You're my direct contact, and I'll be giving you more responsibilities in the future. Are you confident?"

Sakumo Hatake blinked, and the two exchanged a glance, quickly understanding what Hiruzen Sarutobi meant.

This refers to his previous report about the abnormal development of the root...

Now, the roots have been cut off and blended into the shadows.

Danzo Shimura also became a vice minister at the same level as him.

"Hokage-sama, leave it to me!" Sakumo Hatake's tone was calm, yet it revealed a firm resolve.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in satisfaction.

Sakumo Hatake, a samurai by birth, is like a loyal and sharp blade, worthy of his trust.

This also relates to the future handling of Danzo Shimura.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi performs well enough in the Kumogakure incident, he wouldn't mind appointing Danzo Shimura as the head of the Anbu, but he would have to revoke Danzo's personnel authority.

The appointment of the deputy head of the Anbu, the captains of each squad, and even the squad leaders, as well as the composition of the squad members, all require his attention as the Hokage.