Transmigrating as the Third Hokage: Make Konoha Great Again!

"For an existence like you, the so-called 'smoke' you're smoking should be the life force from the very origin of this planet!"

Kaguya was a little confused.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, exhaling a thick cloud of smoke. "Yes, you're right. It was the same ten years ago, not just now..."

“You think smoking is a political stunt, and that’s true.”

"For me now, smoking is a way to get closer to ninjas and the public, to make them feel that I am still a 'human' rather than a 'god,' and to subconsciously break some of their perceptions that I am omnipotent."

"I don't want everyone to treat me like a 'god.' If I were a so-called omniscient and omnipotent 'god,' then the ninja world would unconsciously become dependent on me, and its own creativity would be greatly weakened. That's human nature."

"In fact, both Spirit Release and my 'Sun Pose' were created by integrating existing techniques in the ninja world."

"Without the efforts of others, I couldn't have accomplished all this on my own. I selfishly hope that the ninjas won't rely on me for everything..."

Kaguya blinked.

She never expected Hiruzen Sarutobi to think that way...

"Moreover, this also serves as a reminder to myself that I am a 'human' and not a 'god,' and I cannot lose sight of my true abilities just because of some current achievements."

“I used to cough when I smoked; this is where I came from, and I can’t forget it.”

Hiruzen Sarutobi said solemnly.

Strength and mind influence each other.

The saying "If you have a weapon in your heart, the desire to kill will arise" is part of the manifestation of this principle.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was once shocked by his current power, but after regaining his senses, he constantly reminded himself never to be arrogant.

How powerful are the Fire Style and the Tibetan Style?

But their arrogance still caused them to squander tens of thousands of years of hard work.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was able to defeat and be reborn in the battle against Hoshiki only because of the support of everyone in the ninja world…

We must never forget anyone who has helped us, and we must never lose our original intentions and humanity under the temptation of power, nor be blinded by so-called 'divinity'...

"It's true that I used cigarettes to bridge the gap between myself and the people."

"It's true that cigarettes don't work on me."

"I love everyone in the ninja world, and I really don't want any outside forces to hurt them in a brutal way."

"But it's also true that I hope they can not rely on me completely and can unleash their creativity while having a certain sense of crisis."

“This is me. Sometimes I feel very conflicted myself…” Hiruzen Sarutobi said softly, “What I’m telling you is the truth.”

Kaguya sighed, shook her head, and took Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand.

"I really don't understand being Hokage. It seems so complicated and tiring. I don't want to learn any of this anymore. It's much better to just have an easy job in the village..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and nodded: "That's a good thing. Not everyone needs to know these things; everyone's talents are different..."

"I also have something to tell you..." Kaguya suddenly looked a little nervous and said softly.

"What truth?" Hiruzen Sarutobi blinked.

"Don't you think Naruto and Sasuke are adorable?" Kaguya coughed heavily. "Asuma is good too..."

"Of course."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with some doubt, "They are all good kids in the village... and strictly speaking, Naruto and Sasuke can also be considered half your 'grandsons'?"

Kaguya's face showed a speechless expression.

A pair of bright, watery eyes stared straight at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

She wondered if the Hokage was pretending to be stupid.

Everyone says that the Hokage is a sincere person who never compromises...

But why do I feel that Hiruzen Sarutobi is essentially a master of feigning ignorance?

Hiruzen Sarutobi spread his hands and calmly met Kaguya's gaze.

I don't know how much time has passed.

Having exhausted all other options, Kaguya sighed and raised her voice a few decibels:

"What I mean is, although I don't hate my two children who split off from me, Hamura and Hagoromo, they can't compare to obedient children like Naruto and Sasuke!"

"After much thought, I've concluded that perhaps it's my genes that are lacking, and the person in the entire ninja world with whom I have the best relationship, the most ability, and the greatest sense of gratitude is you!"

"Could you help me out and have a child with me?"

The difficulty of saying these words clearly left Kaguya somewhat exhausted.

It is not only a long and difficult sentence, but also a frankness that breaks through the limits of the Goddess of Rabbit.

This time, even Hiruzen Sarutobi was visibly taken aback.

"Aren't we bound by brotherhood? How come we're talking about having children?"

"Are you pretending to be stupid with me?!" Kaguya's face turned visibly red.

She really wanted to use the All-Killing Ash Bones to threaten Hiruzen Sarutobi into stopping him from playing dumb...

But after thinking about it, Kaguya realized that this person had started by tempering his body with the All-Killing Ash Bones, and she was at a loss for what to do...

It seems like the company is dead?

"While there's some truth to the ninja world's records you mentioned, they're not enough..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi gazed at Kaguya and said softly:

"For example, is there someone I like and trust the most?"

This time, it was Kaguya's turn to widen her eyes.

So this is how Naruto gets straight to the point?

"Have."

After a moment, Kaguya spoke softly, but nodded heavily.

"Me too."

Hiruzen Sarutobi casually intertwined his fingers with Kaguya's: "Alright! As for having children, let's find a day to seriously put that into practice!"

Kaguya felt the warmth and strength of Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand, and although her face was still red, she unconsciously clenched her fist.

"I'd like to have a girl, is that okay?"

"Sure, sure," Hiruzen Sarutobi replied perfunctorily.

"Then tell me, will our daughter do better than Naruto and Sasuke in terms of grades?" Kaguya seemed to be caught in a genjutsu, beginning her own fantasy.

I'm even starting to feel anxious!

"If our daughter is born soon, given the Otsutsuki's tendency to develop prematurely, she'll probably officially enroll in school alongside Naruto and Sasuke..."

"What are we going to do?!"

"Do you think our daughter will inherit our talents? What if she's not good at training like me? Will she feel pressured because Naruto and Sasuke are so outstanding?"

You have to help our daughter!

"What do you think we should name our daughter?"

Kaguya naively skipped the process of creating a child, directly embracing her new identity and fantasizing about her youngest daughter having two prestigious parents, but also carrying immense pressure...

"These things shouldn't happen."

Hiruzen Sarutobi offered Kaguya a gentle consolation.

If he and Kaguya were to have children, it would be a natural occurrence, unlike Kaguya's actions which were akin to 'splitting' to fight off the Otsutsuki pursuers.

Such descendants certainly won't directly inherit immense power, but they will at least be a combination of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kaguya…

Its potential alone offers limitless room for development.

As for how far they can grow, that's up to Hiruzen Sarutobi; he'll leave that to their own devices and won't interfere.

Naruto and Sasuke, far away at the Ninja Academy.

The two kids, who were invincible in the preparatory class, felt lonely because of their strength. They obviously didn't realize that someone would bring them real pressure in the future!

Its name is...

Sarutobi Izumi!

Side Story 002: Orochimaru, the Fourth Hokage; Madara Uchiha, the Honorary Hokage

Two years after the war with fire.

It is also known as the second year of the Ninja World New Calendar.

Leaf.

In the midst of a grand gathering.

With a smile on his face, Hiruzen Sarutobi stood on the high ground, waving his arms to the enthusiastic crowd below and greeting them with a cheerful laugh.

Orochimaru followed closely behind his teacher, his expression still somewhat dazed.

Just recently…

While Orochimaru was working late into the night, Hiruzen Sarutobi appeared in the Hokage's office with a smile and placed a handover document in front of him.

That's the Hokage's appointment letter!

Orochimaru was extremely surprised. His teacher was in the prime of his life, so why was he about to abdicate now?

Orochimaru originally planned to serve for several more decades, hoping to set a record for the longest streak of support roles in the history of the Hokage, based on his and Hiruzen Sarutobi's physical condition and level of trust...

As for the highest mountain, the position of assistant to the Hokage has already been decided as 'Danzo', and it's a done deal with no one having questioned it.

Everyone knows that this person is the Hokage's beloved friend and family.

Although many doubts and unresolved issues still surround him, these matters faded away with the wind after Danzo fatally wounded the Tibetan monk…

Special problems should be treated specially.

Moreover, death is a serious matter.