Transmigrating as the Third Hokage: Make Konoha Great Again!

It is said that Madara Uchiha did not show any particularly amazing talent in his youth, but rather was someone who accumulated knowledge and skills before unleashing his full potential.

Uchiha Isshin often used this to encourage his fellow Uchiha clan members, which is one reason why he had a good reputation within the clan…

Who doesn't like to hear comforting words?

As for how to explain the elements of Tobirama Senju within him and the talent he subsequently displayed…

Let alone the fact that most people won't even consider it, even if a small number of people do pay attention.

Hiruzen Sarutobi also had a countermeasure.

He heard it from Asma.

Uchiha Shisui, a descendant of the Mirror, used the Second Hokage's Water Release techniques for communication...

That would be perfect; we can arrange for him to be the teacher's older brother then, so he can learn the ninjutsu he developed himself!

Hiruzen Sarutobi had some ideas for showcasing his talent at a deeper level, but he still needed to discuss them with Tobirama himself, since the logic had to be airtight...

"Hiruzen, are you still going to launch a large-scale attack on Kusagakure?"

Surprisingly, Shimura Danzo said, "Although the blitzkrieg strategy was excellent before, if Konoha can just stall for time and focus on developing its strength, then it's a sure win..."

"How about I send a secret team to carry out a covert rescue?"

Sakumo Hatake looked at Danzo Shimura with a look of utter disbelief.

Good heavens, is this still the same Danzo from the martial arts faction?

This man actually said such dovish things!

Shouldn't they be yelling about wanting to wipe out the entire clan of Kusagakure?

"Sakumo, your eyes prove you don't understand how glorious Konoha's future will be..."

Danzo Shimura gave a cold laugh: "Do you know how much money Hiruzen and I got from the Land of Fire?"

He held up three fingers.

Sakumo Hatake frowned: "A grant of three hundred million?"

"No, it's three billion! And it will continue to increase; this is just the beginning..."

Sakumo Hatake's eyes widened slightly: "So many?!"

Such an amount is astronomical even for a powerful figure like him.

"Hmph, a lot? It's just one or two B-rank missions per person. Compared to what the Hokage has to do, this money is far from enough..." Shimura Danzo repeated Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, enjoying Hatake Sakumo's shocked expression.

He felt secretly pleased.

As for why he was so skilled, it's because he kept a small notebook specifically for recording the words of Hiruzen Sarutobi that shocked him...

Seeing that Sakumo Hatake also had this expression made him feel much better.

"All right!"

At that moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his fist on the table, unusually angry:

"Danzo, you're too conservative! What are you doing? We're not making money to weaken the village!"

This shot instantly stunned Danzo Shimura.

It instantly brought back those old feelings...

But why does this dialogue seem a bit off?

He used to criticize Hiruzen Sarutobi for being too conservative and weak, saying he would regret it in the future…

After all these years, Danzo Shimura finally experienced what it felt like to be called weak.

“Hiruzen, you…” Shimura Danzo was speechless, but he couldn’t bring himself to say the word “regret.”

After all, it was he who used to criticize Hiruzen for being weak and conservative.

If I were to refute this, wouldn't I be denying myself all these years?

"With the 'Holy Landan' production line fully operational, the next payment won't be until a year later..."

“It will take three to five years, or even longer, to fully establish other product lines.”

"Does this mean Konoha will have to endure the attacks from other hidden villages indefinitely?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly stood up and stared at Danzo:

"I know this is the result of your thinking, it is different from your usual way of thinking, and it is for the good of Konoha."

"I got a little excited just now, please forgive me."

"It's nothing..." Shimura Danzo paused, then said, "You..."

For some reason, Hiruzen Sarutobi apologized immediately after reprimanding him, which made him feel a little uneasy.

Isn't that too formal?

Moreover, he used to slam doors when the two of them argued!

I've never seen myself apologize to him...

Looking at it this way, was Hiruzen really so tolerant of him back then?

"Sending out a secret squad is certainly a wise move."

"But we must clearly recognize that the order of the ninja world is always backed by military hegemony, and the invasion of commerce and culture must rely on this. We must never put the cart before the horse!"

"The reason for striking hard against Kusagakure is to keep our strength a mystery to the enemy for a period of time, so that our economic development will not be disturbed and we can deter those wolves!"

A fierce glint flashed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes:

"I was just trying to establish my authority, and these bastards delivered themselves right to my doorstep..."

"What we need to do now is figure out how to deliver this punch both powerfully and beautifully!"

"If things drag on, it will indeed cause other hidden villages to have ulterior motives, just as Danzo said."

Sakumo Hatake clicked his tongue inwardly.

Who said the Third Hokage was a dove? Where exactly was he a dove?

Danzo Shimura stared intently at Hiruzen Sarutobi and nodded emphatically: "Hiruzen, you're right, I support your opinion!"

This resolute and forceful hawkish statement undoubtedly struck at his heart.

Moreover, Hiruzen gave him a way out, saying that his considerations were also objective issues…

What reason is there not to support this?

"From now on, Anbu, concentrate your forces and give it your all to thoroughly investigate Kusagakure!" Hiruzen Sarutobi commanded without room for argument.

Danzo Shimura and Sakumo Hatake, the two leaders of the Anbu, immediately stood up straight and replied.

"Yes, Hokage!"

006 The Hokage and Fugaku, the Uchiha return to the battlefield (6/10)

Konoha Prison, death row.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, carrying a Kusagakure ninja who looked like a dead dog, chatted idly with Fugaku Uchiha:

"Fugaku, you've done a good job."

"According to Sakumo, the cooperation with the patrol forces and the ANBU was excellent; they managed to trap all the Kusagakure members outside the village, leaving none behind..."

Fugaku Uchiha smiled awkwardly: "These are trivial matters, things we should do, not worth your fuss about..."

They are from the Uchiha clan!

Fighting on the battlefield is what they should be doing...

Patrolling the village was already a waste of talent, and now with the addition of patrol units and the strengthened Anbu, the Konoha police force is practically becoming a sinecure.

I brew tea every day and drink it all day long…

Other ninja clans might be able to accept it, but the restless genes in the Uchiha clan's bloodline made them always unwilling to be confined to a village...

Even if it's not about killing people, just going out for a run and having some fun would be fine, right? Of course, being able to kill people would be the best...

"What, do you have any requests?" Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile.

“Just say what you think! We’re all from the same village, there’s nothing we can’t talk about.”

"I just wanted to tell the Third Hokage that the Konoha Police Department can also go to the battlefield..." Fugaku hesitated for a moment, but still brought it up with Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Uchiha Isshin had actually told him not to say such things.

The original purpose of establishing the Konoha Police Force was to prevent the Uchiha clan from going to the battlefield; this fundamental principle was established by Tobirama Senju.

Unless it reaches the point where no one in Konoha can take over, Hiruzen Sarutobi will not make any rash changes.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was the Third Hokage and also Tobirama Senju's student...

How could one possibly jeopardize their own teacher's core initiatives?

But Fugaku Uchiha had a different idea.

He felt that Hiruzen Sarutobi was not what Isshin had described, and that he was actually a very kind-hearted Hokage.

The so-called principle is to judge actions, not intentions...

Regardless of whether it was to split the Uchiha clan, Hiruzen Sarutobi did take care of some Uchiha who couldn't go to the front lines, allowing them to regain their dignity and sense of purpose.

Fugaku still remembers.

When Uncle Yan, also known as Uchiha En, as a squad leader in a patrol unit, captured a Kusagakure ninja, the proud expression on his face...

This was something he hadn't shown for many years while he was unemployed.

So, if Hiruzen Sarutobi truly considered the Uchiha clan as his own, then he should have considered the plight of the elderly Uchiha and the Konoha Police Department, right?

This was also a test by Fugaku Uchiha against Hiruzen Sarutobi.

If he refuses, then perhaps it really is as Uchiha Isshin said: he just wants to split the Uchiha clan...

"Go to the battlefield?" Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded thoughtfully, but did not continue.

He seemed to be thinking about something.