Transmigrating as the Third Hokage: Make Konoha Great Again!

"Am I going to become Hokage? The Fourth Hokage..."

Orochimaru stood half a step behind Hiruzen Sarutobi, feeling the cheers and heat of the crowd, and for a moment felt a little unreal.

He had served as Hokage's assistant, head of the research department, and battlefield commander, and thought he was used to such large-scale events.

But when that day actually came, even with Orochimaru's temperament, he still felt a little pressure that was hard to explain.

After all, Konoha is no longer just a village...

It's an entire ninja world!

What needs to be addressed is not just the affairs of the ninja world, but also all aspects of the economy, technology, livelihood, and order of the people in various administrative regions…

The challenges we face will be entirely new and historic.

However, regardless of the circumstances, Hiruzen Sarutobi provided his beloved disciple with ample room for development, quickly elevating Orochimaru to the position of Hokage's assistant...

This will allow the Crown Prince of Konoha to build his own 'Eastern Palace' and have a well-coordinated and efficient team.

The effect was significant; in the war against the Fire Style, Orochimaru gained the prestige to command the entire ninja world even in an extremely critical situation.

"This day has finally come..."

Orochimaru watched as Hiruzen Sarutobi waved to the ninjas and civilians, his expression friendly and his demeanor relaxed, showing no sign of tension. He couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.

When will I be able to have such magnanimity?

Hiruzen Sarutobi surveyed the people and ninjas of Konoha, smiling and occasionally greeting them. Wherever he pointed, it would cause a stir.

"Big brother, big brother, big brother!"

This is Kujo Gen, the daimyo of the Land of Fire.

"See? I told you I'm very close to the Hokage! Over ten years ago, he even gave me a pack of cigarettes. Look at this tin box..."

"Back then, there were no Wooden Dragon brand cigarettes! Young man, my experience isn't just for show..." This was Uchiha Homura, mingling with the young people and boasting.

The young Konoha ninjas around him wanted to tell Enma to stop reciting, as they hadn't heard the Hokage offering cigarettes for three minutes...

But seeing the Hokage wave and exchange glances with Uchiha Homura in this situation, I still felt extremely envious...

Now I understand why Uchiha En kept repeating that!

If it were them, they would probably remember it all and tell their grandchildren stories of their grandfather's youth...

Orochimaru imitated Hiruzen Sarutobi by waving his hand, but he clearly couldn't do it as naturally, revealing a slight restraint and deliberate effort.

Hiruzen Sarutobi noticed this, but didn't say anything, just smiled.

No one is born Hokage...

Everything takes time to get used to.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had such confidence in his carefully selected and nurtured disciples.

Entering a peaceful ninja world, having Orochimaru, who is primarily focused on scientific research, has a pioneering spirit, and is even somewhat radical, to lead the way is also in line with the overall theme.

and.

Hiruzen Sarutobi only abdicated; he didn't die or anything...

As long as he is there, even if he doesn't appear in front of the camera.

It has a radiating effect on Konoha's ninjas, officials, and even the general public, igniting the Will of Fire within everyone...

Or rather, it is the backbone and also a deterrent.

"I don't think I need to introduce this person further..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile.

Without any further actions or instructions, the Hokage's voice rang out, and the crowd below, as vast as the sea, immediately stopped moving, and the scene quickly returned to silence.

Orochimaru chuckled to himself.

A teacher's prestige is fully demonstrated in these small details...

"My beloved disciple, my proudest student Orochimaru, will today assume the position of Fourth Hokage..." Hiruzen Sarutobi said slowly.

"I feel very reassured entrusting the future of the village and the ninja world to him."

"In the past, Orochimaru has fully demonstrated his abilities, earning the respect and trust of everyone, and making significant and outstanding contributions in scientific research, military affairs, and the economy..."

"The cells of the First Hokage, the spread of cursed seals and natural energy, ninja academies and orphanages, the integration of the original ninja tribes of the Land of Fire, military command, the development of 'Sacred Pills'..."

"My Spirit Release, my beloved disciple has also provided me with considerable assistance and inspiration," Hiruzen Sarutobi said without changing his expression.

Orochimaru was taken aback.

When did he provide his teacher with the inspiration for spiritual escape?

It's important to know that Orochimaru was the most shrewd; he almost never sparred with Hiruzen Sarutobi, spending all his time in the research department doing his work...

Orochimaru realized that Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't find anyone to spar with back then, so he used the guise of friendly sparring to beat up everyone in Konoha...

He's almost done a fight with Mito Uzumaki!

Therefore, even though sparring with Hiruzen Sarutobi could greatly improve his skills, Orochimaru didn't want to be hit by Hiruzen's iron fist, after all, he was his teacher's most favored student...

If there are any techniques you'd like to learn, just tell your teacher.

As for actual combat, Orochimaru felt that he didn't have the talent of Hiruzen Sarutobi, so there was no need for him to strive for perfection; instead, he should focus on playing to his strengths…

Encouraging Jiraiya, Tsunade, and the teacher to spar more often would be the same thing...

"Orochimaru-sama actually helped the Hokage develop Spirit Release?"

"That's amazing!"

"Such talent, besides Orochimaru, could probably only be achieved by that lord's resurrection! By the way, I've heard rumors that Lord Tobirama thinks highly of Orochimaru..."

"Really! That person thinks highly of Orochimaru-sama? That's truly remarkable, to be noticed by that person and still perform so well..."

The people and ninjas below were talking about it.

Clearly, it was because of Hiruzen Sarutobi's words that the people and ninjas trusted and had higher expectations of Orochimaru.

Along with Hiruzen Sarutobi, Spirit Release has become the supreme technique in the ninja world, and it shows signs of gradually becoming a signature tradition of the Hokage lineage…

This put a lot of pressure on Obito, whose ninjutsu skills weren't particularly impressive...

Meanwhile, Tobirama, who was below, was initially quite moved as he witnessed this scene of succession, recalling the time when he covered Hiruzen and Danzo's retreat...

But when he heard others discussing his name, his lips twitched slightly.

Tobirama discovered...

The name 'Tobirama' has almost become some kind of terrifying evil god, as if being noticed would bring either great opportunity or great misfortune...

He has become the most prestigious figure in the ninja world besides Hiruzen Sarutobi!

Unbeknownst to Tobirama, the Sage of Six Paths, who had been searching for him in the Pure Land for a long time without success, was deeply shocked.

The Sage of Six Paths had always believed that Tobirama, at most, remained conscious within the Pure Land, utilizing the Pure Land chakra or the power of the Dragon Veins under his control…

However, the Sage of Six Paths discovered that there was no trace of Tobirama in the Pure Land at all. The Sage of Six Paths, together with his brother Hamura, scanned the entire ninja world, but still could not find Tobirama's whereabouts...

The Six Paths Brothers were shocked to discover a truth…

—So Tobirama Senju really existed!

Tobirama was unaware that after the Sage of Six Paths posted this message on the ninja world forum, the imposing presence and prestige associated with that name would likely skyrocket in the short term…

To become an existence comparable to or even surpassing immortals, ranking as the greatest mystery in the ninja world!

"Cough cough..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi clearly hadn't expected that someone would mention Tobirama's name in this situation, and that it would even spark some discussion.

"Tobirama-sensei had a high opinion of Orochimaru; he told me this. He also praised his grand-disciple's character to me many times..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi had a thought and said this.

Upon hearing this, Orochimaru, who had received the approval of both Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tobirama, was immediately greeted with thunderous applause from the ninjas and the public!

Tobirama chuckled and joined in the applause.

He couldn't recall ever praising Orochimaru.

It's important to understand that Tobirama initially came to Konoha with the mindset that "only he and Hiruzen can be trusted," and was there to monitor Orochimaru and Danzo...

Even recently, Tobirama has not let his guard down, maintaining the same vigilance as the First Hokage of the Dark Shinobi, observing everyone equally...

In his mental whitelist, only Hiruzen Sarutobi is forever exempt.

Only Hashirama and Mito were partially exempted.

Perhaps, with a bit of a stretch, we could add a bastard named Uchiha Izuna...

"Orochimaru, the future of the village is in your hands."

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru turned to the side, standing facing each other as master and disciple.

Hiruzen Sarutobi gracefully removed the Hokage hat from his head and gently placed it on Orochimaru's head. He then straightened Orochimaru's robe and handed the sacred robe to his disciple.

Orochimaru nodded solemnly: "I will do my utmost, teacher! I will always remember to fulfill my duty as Hokage with the Will of Fire and with my life!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and patted Orochimaru on the shoulder.

With this strike, a special energy was injected into Orochimaru's body, gradually raising the upper limit of his life level in a gentle and side-effect-free manner...

This is a new ability that Hiruzen Sarutobi learned from the remains of Shibai. He hasn't fully grasped it yet, so the amount of energy he has condensed is not much.

Besides Orochimaru, his wife, Sarutobi Biwako, also enjoyed this treatment…

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a step back.

Orochimaru adjusted his mindset, slowly took a step forward, wearing the Hokage hat, and basked in the cheers from the ninjas and the crowd...

This is the end.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stepped down from the position of Hokage.

His disciple Orochimaru officially became the Fourth Hokage of Konoha, establishing his own place in history.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stared at Orochimaru's back, and suddenly a thought struck him.

His talent seems to have improved again…