Transmigrating as the Third Hokage: Make Konoha Great Again!

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, but inwardly he was delighted: "Do you have any evidence?"

Battlefield hyenas refer to the act of capturing cruel and ruthless individuals during the Shinobi World War initiated by the major powers.

The average quality of ninjas from the major hidden villages is certainly higher than that of ninjas from a small village like Kusagakure.

But as the saying goes, "a tiger fallen into the plains is bullied by dogs," even an average Jonin, when seriously injured and on the verge of death, can be easily killed by an ordinary Chunin.

The Grass Country once used their skillful diplomacy and intelligence gathered from multiple shifts in allegiance to hide in the shadows like hyenas while the various hidden villages were fighting each other.

Once the main battle is over, they will emerge to clean up the battlefield and take away the heavily wounded and dying ninja from the village.

In order to steal valuable ninjutsu data, or even bloodlines.

This behavior was discovered during the First Shinobi World War, allowing the five great hidden villages to coordinate a coordinated attack on Kusagakure while they were locked in battle...

If it weren't for the fact that Kusagakure knelt down so quickly and begged for mercy with all their might, they would have been in trouble.

In addition, the battle between the five hidden villages was so intense that four of the 'Shadows' died...

Otherwise, the village would be wiped out.

"There's no evidence, but I have a feeling about it."

Danzo Shimura began, “Before intimidating Kumogakure, Kusagakure’s activities on the border of the Land of Fire became increasingly active, and Root had detected their movements several times.”

"I've already reported this to you, Hiruzen."

"But your thinking at the time was that the Second Shinobi World War had just ended, and we shouldn't stir up unnecessary conflicts." Shimura Danzo's tone carried a hint of dissatisfaction.

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained unfazed: "That's my problem."

"Fortunately, I have you as my assistant to correct and guide me!"

Upon hearing this, Danzo Shimura's lips unconsciously curled up.

He knew that neither Hiruzen nor the village could function without him!

He's so important!

"Never mind, Hiruzen, you have a lot on your mind. Don't blame yourself too much for occasional misjudgments..." Shimura Danzo said.

After he finished speaking, he belatedly realized with a start that something was wrong.

When did he develop the habit of defending the Hokage?

But upon closer reflection, it does seem to make sense? After all, Hiruzen has been a role model for Hokage recently, managing both domestic and foreign affairs very well.

We shouldn't be lenient towards Hiruzen, but it's also not right not to be lenient towards him...

Shimura Danzo felt a bit of a headache and decided to skip this question for now and think about it later…

"I believe that Hozuki Castle built by Kusagakure is their hideout for their hyena activities," Shimura Danzo continued.

“The prison environment is best suited to be a closed campus.”

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded thoughtfully.

Ghost Lantern Castle was built under the direction of various hidden villages, and it is similar to an international prison.

Originally intended as a third-party detention facility for joint trials of rogue ninjas and wandering ninjas who committed crimes in multiple hidden villages.

The idea is good, but as Danzo Shimura said, under the influence of the hyena tradition of Kusagakure...

It could easily become a kidnapping park where the truth is hidden.

"Hiruzen, should we take them down?"

Danzo Shimura pondered, "But given the current situation in the ninja world, if we take any action, it might trigger a chain reaction, which may not be worthwhile."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was quite surprised and teased, "You're not running a fever, are you?"

Is his old friend playing it safe?

No wonder he wanted to practice with me; it means he's made progress in his thinking, and his skills have probably improved as well.

"Don't underestimate me, Hiruzen!" Shimura Danzo said, arms crossed.

“Let’s gather intelligence first…” Hiruzen Sarutobi said.

Danzo Shimura nodded; his old friend was still prioritizing stability.

"Whether we pretend to let them in or hire them to investigate us, it doesn't matter. In the end, they will be sent to the analysis team, which will also serve as a test of the strength of the patrol and guard forces."

"I need concrete information."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said calmly, "You handle it. This is your area of ​​expertise."

Danzo Shimura was taken aback; wasn't this his style...?

Could it be that if two people work together for a long time, they might catch something from each other?

Hiruzen, you actually stole my techniques!

"So, are we really going to make a move?" Danzo Shimura pondered. "Should we build up momentum beforehand?"

"If Kusagakure resumes its hyena-like behavior, it will not only harm Konoha, but also the villages that participated in the Second Shinobi World War. They will not behave themselves in ordinary times either."

"They also clean up the battlefields when there are border clashes between countries."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Therefore, the ninjas they imprison and take in are from various backgrounds. There's no need to create a stir. We will take over Kusagakure with a rapid march, as fast as lightning."

"Afterwards, we notified all countries to come and collect their data and ninjas."

"What can they say? Does Konoha help them rescue their ambushed comrades and they have to say no?"

"But we will reap considerable benefits. By clearing out the hyenas around our territory, we can be the first to arrive and take some spoils."

"This is a strategic retreat."

Danzo Shimura secretly applauded Hiruzen Sarutobi's thinking, but said aloud:

"Hmph, that's what I think too! Let's do it that way then!"

"Hey, don't rush off yet. What about the practice we were talking about?" Hiruzen Sarutobi called out to Danzo Shimura, who was about to turn around and go to carry out the plan, and took off his divine robe.

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Leaf.

The Third Martial Arts Arena.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura stood facing each other.

The two looked at each other, adjusting their state, both feeling a touch of emotion.

Time flies, and the brothers who once progressed together haven't verified each other's progress in so many years.

"Hiruzen!" Danzo Shimura suddenly shouted his name.

“Danzo!” Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled.

The two accelerated suddenly and collided head-on!

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It's a little late; this holiday is even less relaxing than a workday. That's just the reality of being middle-aged...

It's really OR2...

However, Xiao Fan has gone home and is seriously working on her coding; she's not going out wandering around anymore...

I'll definitely be on time tomorrow!

056 I won against you again by sheer luck, Danzo.

Their fists collided.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura tacitly avoided using ninjutsu or chakra.

They tested each other's strength in their original form.

The habit from twenty years ago has not been forgotten even after twenty years.

It's a classic opening line.

After exchanging punches, the two seemed to finish their warm-up, each striking once and then withdrawing.

They returned to the two ends of the training ground.

Danzo Shimura appeared calm and collected, but he pretended to be taking out a kunai, and quickly rubbed his hands behind his back.

pain!

"Hiruzen's power is wrong, what's going on?"

"Although he has cultivated the Yin Seal, his strength is much greater than when he was young..."

"Could it be that it can develop a second growth spurt?"

A thought flashed through Shimura Danzo's mind, but his actions were swift.

In the blink of an eye, he had already grasped several shuriken in his hand, and wind release chakra wrapped around the blades, causing the blades to instantly grow several times larger.

With a powerful swing, it hurtled towards Hiruzen Sarutobi at an odd angle, accompanied by a shriek.

"Sizzle..."

Lightning covered Hiruzen Sarutobi's body, stimulating his physical activity.

Faced with the wind-style shuriken coming from all directions, Hiruzen Sarutobi focused intently on their trajectory, neither dodging nor avoiding them, but charging straight towards them.

Just as the blade was about to reach him, Hiruzen Sarutobi leaped up like a monkey, his movements fluid and graceful, managing to slip through the tiny gap in the attack while maintaining his speed.

His nerve reaction speed, his physical agility…

Just as he had sensed, he was indeed undergoing a 'second development' as the village grew.

Has his fighting style become more aggressive?

Danzo Shimura's heart skipped a beat. He took a deep breath, quickly formed hand seals, and accumulated a large amount of chakra.

Wind Escape, Vacuum Jade!

Like a real compressed air cannon, it arrived with a roar.

Danzo Shimura believed that even a master like Hiruzen Sarutobi, who could unleash multiple ninjutsu simultaneously, was capable of such feats.