Transmigrating as the Third Hokage: Make Konoha Great Again!

But having a master who can point out the direction and provide ideas is already a great gain.

"I must let this old man know my remorse!" the Hokage pondered.

After tidying himself up, he had the secret service find some brambles and tied them directly to his back.

The ANBU member looked surprised, but Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't care at all.

This is also part of the plan.

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Mito Mansion.

Slowly pushing open the ancient door, Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced around.

The entire house exudes a strong Warring States period style.

The walls are decorated with the family crests of the Uzumaki and Senju clans.

Mito Uzumaki, seated at the head of the table, saw Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was covered in thorns, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

What's going on in Hichin's scheme?

Hiruzen Sarutobi strode forward and, like a tiger descending a mountain, prostrated himself on the ground: "Lord Mito, I, the monkey, have failed in my duties as Hokage. Please punish me!"

Mito Uzumaki slowly stood up and looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Kagura's Mind's Eye was activated without her even realizing it.

In Mito Uzumaki's perception, Hiruzen Sarutobi's chakra was powerful and swift, and his inner emotions were pure and sincere...

Ordinary Kagura's Mind Eyes do not have the ability to perceive people's emotions.

However, as a Jinchūriki, Mito Uzumaki was able to integrate the Nine-Tails' malice perception ability into it...

A moment later, Mito Uzumaki slowly walked to Hiruzen Sarutobi's side, let out a long sigh, and reached out to support him: "Monkey, you haven't had it easy these past few years..."

"I am certainly saddened by what happened in Uzushio Village, but I can't blame it all on you, Hokage."

Hiruzen Sarutobi got up nimbly; would he really let the old man bend down to help him?

"Mito-sama..."

"Come inside, stop carrying this thorny branch. You're a grown man now! You're the Hokage..." Mito Uzumaki removed the thorny branch from Hiruzen Sarutobi's back, gesturing for him to come inside and sit down.

Hiruzen Sarutobi obediently sat down in the guest seat.

He felt quite emotional.

In my memory, Mito Uzumaki was more like a middle-aged woman.

Now, he looks like an old man.

“When you get old, it’s very lonely…” Mito Uzumaki, noticing Hiruzen Sarutobi’s expression, shook her head and said:

"By breaking this seal, I can see Hashirama sooner and cause less trouble for the village."

Perhaps it was seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's sincere attitude today, or perhaps it was the issue of the Nine-Tails that he had to face.

Mito Uzumaki speaks very bluntly.

Yin Seal is not a technique that consumes chakra to maintain one's appearance.

On the contrary, it establishes a new chakra cycle, thereby nourishing the cells…

The act of deliberately releasing the Yin seal can, in a sense, be seen as a form of slow suicide!

"Mito-sama!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath, his eyes and tone extremely sincere: "I've come today to tell you that, compared to the Nine-Tails, you are Konoha's priceless treasure!"

Mito Uzumaki chuckled softly, about to say something, but was interrupted by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The Hokage clasped his hands together, gesturing for Mito Uzumaki to allow him to finish speaking, and then said in a clear and forceful voice:

"This is not just polite talk, but a consensus reached by the entire village!"

"You dedicated your life to the village. If we cannot let you enjoy your later years in peace, we must continue to give your last breath and blood for the village, even if it means ending your life prematurely..."

"Then I, the Hokage, the Will of Fire, and even the entire Hidden Leaf Village will be disgraced!"

Mito Uzumaki stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

She never expected that the monkey, who had always struggled with, avoided, or even dared not face this issue, would display such courage.

Does this mean they no longer care about the Nine-Tails?

For an old woman like her…

"The matter of Wochao Village has always weighed heavily on my heart."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a heavy expression, "No matter what, the Uzumaki clan is Konoha's eternal ally. As the Hokage, I must take full responsibility for this incident."

"I assure you, I will do my utmost to find the members of the Uzumaki clan. As long as they are willing to come to Konoha, the village will become a warm new home for the Uzumaki clan."

"I believe that within a few generations, a new Uzumaki clan will take root in Konoha!"

Mito Uzumaki's expression finally softened.

In Kagura's mind, Hiruzen Sarutobi's emotions were as solid as a rock.

And this was indeed Hiruzen Sarutobi's true thought.

In his past life, he adhered to the attitude of "correcting mistakes and mending the fence after the sheep are lost".

Moreover, making amends to the Uzumaki clan would not only rectify past mistakes and strengthen their Will of Fire like "spending a fortune to buy a horse's bones," but also secure Mito Uzumaki's unwavering support.

However, if the Uzumaki clan is rebuilt...

For the Hokage, who is integrated into the village, this is naturally a great thing.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was naturally determined to achieve three goals at once.

"Hiruzen, I see your heart."

"The past is the past, just focus on doing your best now. I support you."

Mito Uzumaki smiled and said, "Even if I continue to cause you trouble, being alone in old age is the hardest thing to endure."

"I can't force you to come see me all the time. I may be old, but I still have my pride."

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent, but a slight smile played on his lips.

He had foreseen this...

As people get older, they not only need companionship, but also a real sense of being needed.

Let alone a ninja like Mito Uzumaki?

"Lord Mito, I do have a favor to ask of you..." Hiruzen Sarutobi said, standing up.

"Beg me?" Mito Uzumaki chuckled and shook her head. Although she was old, her every move still exuded the elegance of the strongest female ninja of the Sengoku period.

"Don't try to comfort me, monkey."

"What else can I do besides sealing this fox away?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly formed hand seals.

Sensing the Hokage's summons, the Anbu quietly entered the mansion, handed the swaddled baby to Hiruzen Sarutobi, and silently withdrew.

Mito Uzumaki's eyes suddenly lit up.

She sensed Hashirama's presence in this child!

033 Mito, Hashirama, and Madara

He noticed Mito Uzumaki's reaction.

Hiruzen Sarutobi walked nimbly to her and gently handed her the swaddled baby in his arms: "Look, he's very strong!"

Mito Uzumaki took it.

Having lived through the brutal Warring States and Guocun periods, she also had a dazed look in her eyes at this moment.

Compared to her child with Hashirama, this child carries a much stronger and more authentic Hashirama aura...

After all, a child is a part of her, and there are also the influences of her upbringing, so it is not uncommon for a child to resemble his father.

But this child has genuine Hashirama cells, the real deal.

"Who is this child?" Mito Uzumaki asked.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with a somber expression: "Many Konoha ninja were sacrificed; this is the only successful case."

Mito Uzumaki was certainly aware that the village was researching Hashirama's cells, hoping to use them to inherit Wood Release and gain the power to control the Tailed Beasts and protect themselves...

For ninjas, this is not an unacceptable thing.

She was merely confirming, and Hiruzen Sarutobi was also telling Mito Uzumaki that this was the only remaining Wood Release user, and very likely the last one.

Looking at the child's small face, Mito Uzumaki murmured to herself, "He looks a bit like him..."

After saying that, she laughed to herself: "How could he look alike? I've never seen him as a child, really."

Hiruzen Sarutobi listened quietly.

An old man who had dedicated everything to his village saw a child who resembled an old friend in his twilight years…

This is a very mysterious thing.

The beginning and end of life, the continuation and embodiment of longing…

Once Mito Uzumaki had recovered, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly spoke, "Lord Mito, I would like to ask you to look after this child."

"His body successfully fused with Lord Hashirama's cells, and he has a very high probability of inheriting Wood Release..."

"Looking at the whole village, only you are the most qualified and capable of nurturing him."

Hiruzen Sarutobi bowed: "If you still have the energy, please pull yourself together, Lord Mito, and complete this arduous task for the village!"

Upon hearing this, Mito Uzumaki shook her head and chuckled.

That expression, which had always been calm despite countless life-and-death battles, finally revealed a genuine smile.

Taking care of children is indeed not easy, but how could it be for Mito Uzumaki?