Transmigrating as the Third Hokage: Make Konoha Great Again!

As Hiruko spoke, she secretly observed the Hokage's expression.

He was secretly alarmed.

The third generation was listening way too seriously! It was as if they were carrying out a war deployment...

But the more this was the case, the more comfortable Beiruk felt.

As researchers, the results of our research are like the crystallization of our hard work, and we never want them to be looked down upon by others, not even Naruto…

Conversely, the sense of satisfaction one feels when valued is indescribable.

"Even if the Third Generation Lord doesn't understand, this attitude is still worthy of my respect!" This thought flashed through Hiruko's mind, and without holding back, he spoke out all his thoughts.

"That's roughly it, Hokage-sama..." Hiruko said it all out. In the past, the only person he could communicate with was Orochimaru.

Now I can speak freely in front of the Hokage for so long...

Putting everything else aside, the respect three generations have shown for his skills alone is a significant emotional contribution.

"Hmm..." Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly picked up his teacup, pondering what Hiruko had just said.

"You drink too, let me think for a moment..."

Hiruko smiled knowingly and savored the hot tea that the Hokage had poured for him.

A cup of tea, really, it's nothing...

But ironically, he really enjoys the feeling of being noticed and recognized.

"Your idea is very good."

"I also considered the external environmental stimuli you mentioned during the integration process in my early years."

“Speaking of cloning alone, the maternal environment during pregnancy and the interaction between the soul and the body all affect gene expression.”

"If we roughly consider fusion as a stage of cell differentiation, perhaps we can draw some inspiration from cloning..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled inwardly and began to explain the ideas from Tobirama Senju's research notes:

"Chakra is both an important mechanism of action and a potential disruptor... This research is significant, but it also requires considerable human and material resources for repeatable exploration."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was speaking on a grand scale.

As a leader, how can you appear professional and experienced in front of your subordinates?

That means discussing systems, frameworks, and standards, without getting into overly specific details, and using data and compliance as leverage, which is both rigorous and strategic.

Moreover, even in terms of the details, Tobirama Senju was there to back him up.

The legacy of the Second Hokage allowed Hiruzen Sarutobi, his excellent disciple, to understand it better and better.

These words were spoken.

Hiruko, who was savoring his tea, unconsciously put down his teacup and widened his eyes slightly.

No?

You really know a lot, sir?

This grasp of the overall direction, the detailed explanation, and the subtle, insightful observation...

Hiruko almost thought that Orochimaru was sitting opposite him!

"Lord Sandai, you...you also have some involvement in scientific research?"

"I was very interested when I was young, but after becoming Hokage, I realized that I was just an ordinary person and didn't have the energy to balance village affairs and research..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head with a sigh: "Scientific research requires imagination, focus, and time. In this regard, we ultimately have to rely on young people like you."

Hiruko felt a bit of toothache.

Is this considered average appearance?

But it also gave Hiruko a strange sense of relief.

It's not that he's not a gem, but rather that the village's higher-ups might really be full of hidden talents, and one has to wait in line.

"Your idea is excellent. Do you have any thoughts on joint development with the village?" Hiruzen Sarutobi placed his empty teacup on the table and asked with a smile:

"The village will provide strong support for ninjutsu research and development and technological research in the future."

Hiruko quickly got up and poured a full cup for Hiruzen Sarutobi.

He was so nervous that he even lightly wrapped a layer of chakra around his fingers to prevent spilling it when he poured tea for the Hokage.

That would be incredibly embarrassing...

"Lord Hokage, if needed, Hiruko is willing to offer this technique to the village!" Hiruko was very helpful.

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled inwardly, but said with a hint of reproach, "You...you..."

"Dedicate it to the village? I understand some of the researchers' thoughts; the results are the culmination of your hard work..." Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head:

"If it's called joint development, then it is! The village will provide you with personnel and financial support, and the developer will be clearly credited on the mechanics, but the results will naturally be shared with the entire Hidden Leaf Village."

"And then there's the so-called social niceties... Those who do scientific research want to concentrate their energy and let performance and results speak for themselves, right?" Hiruzen Sarutobi pointed to the teacup in front of him.

Hiruko was somewhat bewildered.

No, you not only understand scientific research, but you also understand the psychology of researchers?

He really understands!

"You...you're absolutely right!" Hiruko's gaze towards Hiruzen Sarutobi changed slightly.

"The news of the reforms should have spread throughout the Jonin circle by now, right?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a sip of tea and said in a friendly tone, "Your research talent is on par with Orochimaru's... This reform of the village is precisely to discover talents like you!"

"I can't let you slack off anymore! I need to get you to take on more responsibilities. Are you confident?"

Beiliuhu's heart skipped a beat, and he stood up like a spring, his back ramrod straight:

"I will obey the Hokage's orders!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand: "Sit down, sit down and talk..."

The two talked for a while longer before Hiruko left excitedly.

They also proactively offered to immediately organize the existing results and report them to the village.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was not surprised by this.

He gave them honor, respect, and a debt of gratitude; it was only right that Beiliuhu reciprocate by giving back to the village…

"Orochimaru, how's your soul research going?" Hiruzen Sarutobi stroked the table, lost in thought.

He was waiting for Orochimaru to come and report to him.

This is a small tacit understanding between master and apprentice, and also a process of gradually building an unbreakable trust.

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The next day.

"Lord Hokage, this is a letter from Kushina Uzumaki to you!" An ANBU member arrived.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart stirred.

Episode 032: Konoha Version - Apologizing with Thorns on His Back, Visiting Mito Uzumaki

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly opened the letter, read it, and smiled knowingly.

"Kushina is such an overly sensible child..." the Hokage murmured.

The letter said that she had chosen a house near Shuimen's house, and that Xiaochun had sent people to help with furniture and renovations.

It's also good to protect her in the shadows.

Occasionally, when I run into her, I'll nod slightly in greeting. I was initially worried that the surveillance-style protection would affect my life, but now I only feel a sense of warmth and understanding for the hardships of working in the shadows.

I am very grateful to the Hokage and to Konoha as my new home. After learning about Konoha's attack on Kumogakure, I felt very safe knowing that someone was standing up for me.

Finally, I wrote a casual conversation with Mito Uzumaki, mentioning that Mito seemed somewhat surprised…

The writing is very immature; even the verbal tic is written on the paper.

But between the lines, there was pure sincerity and joy, which made Hiruzen Sarutobi feel a little lighter.

Emotions are contagious...

"This is a good time to visit Mito Uzumaki."

Hiruzen Sarutobi had this thought in mind and instructed the Anbu, "Inquire with Lady Mito if it is convenient for me to visit, and then confirm the condition of that Wood Release child."

The secret service received the order.

A moment later, he learned that Mito Uzumaki also had a problem with him, and Hiruzen Sarutobi prepared to set off immediately.

In the past, he had always held Mito Uzumaki in the highest esteem, yet he deliberately avoided meeting her...

The causes are multifaceted.

First, managing the village was too tiring; second, it was due to the Wochao Village incident.

The overlap of the three Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and Mito Uzumaki's identities creates a rather subtle atmosphere...

Given her status, unless Konoha faces a life-or-death crisis, as long as Hiruzen Sarutobi still wants to save face, he wouldn't send Mito Uzumaki to the battlefield.

The problem is that the Nine-Tails is also a solid strategic weapon…

If you keep visiting him, it's easy to get the feeling that you're 'seemingly greeting him, but actually asking about his death'.

This wasn't just overthinking; the village had genuinely wanted a Nine-Tails Jinchuriki who could go to war as a backup...

But things are different now.

Rather than assuming that the new Jinchuriki can control the power of the Nine-Tails.

Gaining genuine recognition and support from Mito Uzumaki would be extremely beneficial for Hiruzen Sarutobi in pushing forward reforms and establishing his prestige…

Moreover, this can be seen from Tobirama Senju's notes.

Mito Uzumaki was not only proficient in advanced sealing techniques, but also had extensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of many hidden techniques in the ninja world, making her a veritable walking encyclopedia.

It's impossible to get Mito Uzumaki to work overtime like Hiruko or Orochimaru...