Transmigrating as the Third Hokage: Make Konoha Great Again!

"It's obvious that the Kaguya clan can't be persuaded, and there's no need to persuade them."

"If the Third Mizukage wants to initiate the legal process of 'Village of Blood Mist,' then we'll give it to him and let him have his fun with these bloodline ninja clans of Kirigakure."

"We need to provoke him further, to make the fire in his heart burn even brighter."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Danzo, make a note of this, pass it on to Koharu and Enju, and then publish it in the ninja world."

Danzo Shimura picked up a pen and paper.

"Thank you for the support from all the hidden villages. We emphasize Konoha's commitment to peace and its firm stance against any provocation."

"Konoha has reason to believe that the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki incident he mentioned was an unscrupulous military competition within the Third Raikage's group, which wanted to emulate the case of the Gold and Silver Brothers devouring the flesh and blood of the Tailed Beasts."

"It should be pointed out that the provocation of the Hidden Cloud Village lies in its 'illegitimate accession to the throne,' attempting to incite emotions by launching a war to cover up the fact that it had colluded with the Gold and Silver Horns Group to attack the Second Raikage and ascend to the throne."

"Instead of thinking about how to live their own lives well, they treat their own ninjas as tools, and when problems arise, they shamelessly shift the blame to other countries. They are a cancer in the ninja world."

"Due to the existence of Kumogakure, Konoha encourages the other hidden villages to make appropriate war preparations and hopes that each hidden village can inherit the legacy of the previous Kage, manage the village well, and not try to divert internal conflicts through war."

Danzo Shimura quickly took notes.

Hyuga Tenzo's eyes lit up.

These words seem to be directed at Kumogakure, but they actually strike at the heart of Kirigakure…

Was the Third Raikage's ascension to the throne illegitimate?

That's not actually the case, but in a war of words, anything can be said.

Moreover, there are indeed ninjas in Kumogakure who died because of the Eight-Tails, which is bound to arouse some suspicion.

Conspiracy theories don't need a complete logical chain; they only need a suitable angle of entry.

The problem is that the Third Mizukage is indeed 'illegitimately in power' at present.

The Hozuki clan's former Mizukage influence is stubborn.

Although Hozuki Gengetsu is not a qualified Mizukage, he has qualities that are extremely appealing to Kirigakure.

Strong enough, combative enough, and bold enough...

It has a huge following.

How he, a loser, regained his position as Mizukage is unknown.

However, as long as this stigmatizing label of "illegitimate accession" is emphasized, the opposition forces within Kirigakure will take action, which will naturally make the Third Mizukage, who is on the verge of madness, even angrier.

Conversely, Hiruzen Sarutobi offered the explanation of 'supporting war preparations,' providing the Third Mizukage with an external voice in hopes of making the 'Bloody Mist Village' initiative even more successful…

Danzo Shimura chuckled: "The Third Mizukage inherited Hozuki Gengetsu's will?"

Even he felt a little amused when he thought about the complicated expression on the Third Mizukage's face when he saw this response.

This is yet another knife handed to the opposition forces in Kirigakure.

“Tianzang, I mentioned before that you made some minor mistakes, and you didn’t refute it, so that means you did.”

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his hand, indicating that he didn't need to explain in a hurry: "Past events are wiped clean, but don't repeat them in the future."

"Maintain communication with the Kaguya clan and gather information on the reactions of other Kirigakure clans. If the Third Mizukage has cornered them..."

"Then it's not impossible for us to carry out humanitarian relief based on the Will of Fire."

"This is an important task! If you do a good job, I'll personally commend you!"

Hyuga Tenzo's heart rose and fell.

He quickly understood Hiruzen Sarutobi's line of thinking.

Who wouldn't be envious of a bloodline ninja clan?

The Cloud Village plunders everywhere, isn't it all to increase the number of bloodline limits in the village?

If we could use the Third Mizukage to create a group of Kirigakure ninja who genuinely wanted to escape Kirigakure and accept the Will of Fire, it would indeed be of great benefit to Konoha.

"Lord Hokage, from now on, I will open and back up all correspondence with Hizashi."

Hyuga Tenzo said in a deep voice, "I will do my utmost to fulfill your request for the village!"

Having been given such an important task means that the past is the past, and we should all look forward together.

At that moment, Danzo Shimura suddenly sensed that something was wrong.

He gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a meaningful look and coughed lightly.

This claim of illegitimate accession seems to somehow also apply to Hiruzen.

This shows a confidence that one's position is unshakeable, but isn't that definitely asking for trouble?

"What's wrong, Danzo?" Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his head and looked at him.

The two old brothers looked at each other for a few seconds, and the riddle was solved.

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled slightly.

He took out the necklace from his chest: "It was given to me by Lady Mito. How about it? It was given to her by Lady Hashirama back then. I was fortunate enough to receive it because of her kindness."

Danzo Shimura was taken aback, and said dryly, "Beautiful, beautiful!"

No, when did this happen? Hiruzen actually received such approval from Lady Mito...

Who dares to say that Hiruzen Sarutobi's rise to power was illegitimate, given that he reconciled with Mito Uzumaki?

Go and talk to the Empress Dowager herself!

Danzo Shimura became withdrawn, but he soon cheered himself up again.

He should find a chance to go and see the old lady...

If you can't do anything else, even just helping with the farming, watering the plants, or getting to know them would be helpful...

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A few days later, at the Ninja Academy.

Kakashi held the swordsmanship notes his father had given him, a strange tranquility in his eyes, and read them carefully.

Asuma, Shisui, and others who were relatively close to him couldn't help but curiously gather around.

Where did that cool, impatient genius go?

I promised myself I'd graduate early!

We were supposed to be preparing for graduation and saying goodbye...

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051 The Legend of the Blue Dragon Gang at Konoha Ninja Academy

"Kakashi, aren't we graduating early?"

Obito Uchiha leaned closer to him and asked, "Heh, you must be reluctant to part with me, right? You're afraid you'll be lonely after graduation without me as your rival..."

As he spoke, he gently nudged Kakashi with his shoulder.

While others hesitated on how to bring it up, Obito didn't care.

Some people are just naturally attracted to each other.

For example, Kakashi and Obito, one aloof genius and the other a hot-blooded underdog, don't seem to have much in common at first glance...

But the two of them are very compatible.

Surprisingly, Kakashi didn't find Obito's entanglement annoying, even though Obito would follow him fishing and watch him cook, lacking a sense of boundaries.

Kakashi could clearly sense that pure kindness and Obito's longing for his friendship.

He would often call out Obito, who was secretly watching from the side, and invite him to eat together.

Occasionally, Rin Nohara would secretly watch Kakashi's daily activities with Obito...

So even though they haven't graduated yet, the three of them have a close bond, like a well-formed trio.

"Hey, you have no idea what the world outside the ninja academy is like..."

Kakashi put down his swordsmanship notebook, his serene gaze turning into a faint melancholy, and spoke in a precocious tone:

"If you graduate without being prepared, you'll feel like the outside world is hell..."

Eh?

The ninja academy members who slowly gathered around were somewhat surprised.

Although the Ninja Academy has not yet implemented an elite advanced class, objectively speaking, a circle has already been formed.

This is based on talent...

It's not that I look down on classmates who aren't naturally gifted, but rather that their abilities are different and they lack common topics of conversation.

Naturally, people with similar abilities will gather together.

It includes Shisui, Obito, Asuma, Might Guy, Kurenai Yuhi, and Rin Nohara...

Yamashiro Aoba, Gekko Hayate, Namiya Raido, Ebisu, Shiranui Genma, and others...

Even Obito, who was jokingly called the bottom of the class, was mainly due to his carelessness and his constant silly antics.

"Hell? Don't exaggerate, Kakashi..." Obito scratched his head: "You're actually very strong. I think you're stronger than most Chunin, right?"

"Although I hate to admit it, you are indeed someone I should surpass."

Kakashi's eyebrows twitched.

This might explain why he was willing to be with Obito...

In a sense, Obito was the number one Kakashi fanboy in the Ninja Academy...

Who can resist a companion who blushes and praises their fishing skills while secretly watching them fish?