Warlock Invasion of Naruto.

Continuing to implement this policy will only cause turmoil within Konoha.

Just like the Uchiha and Hyuga clans now, they would definitely openly oppose it.

Tsunade is much more composed than before, and she knows how to handle things appropriately.

He Mi said with a serious expression and a very earnest attitude.

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi fell silent, somewhat hesitant.

He naturally preferred Orochimaru.

However, in recent years, he discovered that Orochimaru, whom he had originally sent to Root to monitor Danzo, seemed to be colluding with Danzo.

His original intention was to find a weakness in Root through Orochimaru and then take the opportunity to weaken Root's power, but he did not expect that Root would grow stronger over the years.

Now, hearing Kazumi's assurance, I'm somewhat tempted.

This person represents the opinion of most of the former Senju lineage Jonin, so his words are credible.

"I need some time to think about it." Hiruzen Sarutobi did not give a direct answer.

"Ok, I will wait for you."

Kazumi nodded, seemingly unhurried.

"Hiruzen..." Danzo sensed something was wrong. He knew Hiruzen's personality too well. He had become increasingly indecisive over the years. If Tsunade was really as Kazuya said, then the question of who would become the Fourth Hokage was up for debate.

Bang!

Just as Kazumi got up to leave, the door to the Hokage's office was suddenly pushed open, and Tsunade stormed in angrily.

"Third Generation! What exactly happened?! Why did Sakumo commit suicide, and all of you...?"

Before Tsunade even entered the room, her excited voice rang out. However, when she saw the high-ranking officials gathered in the office, including Elder Kazumi, she paused for a moment.

"Excuse me, everyone..." Jiraiya followed into the room with an embarrassed expression, not having a chance to stop Tsunade.

"Tsunade, the reason White Fang is like this is because he has a weak mentality. It's not the Third Hokage's fault. You come back with me first." Kazuya's face darkened. He had just praised Tsunade for her composure, but now he felt like he had been slapped in the face.

Tsunade shouted angrily, "Weak mental fortitude?! He's mentally stronger than any of you!"

Is this how you people are going to squander the Will of Fire that Grandpa passed down to you?

What did Shuo Mao do wrong?

A ninja who abandons a mission is a piece of trash, but a ninja who abandons his comrades is even worse than trash!

Without ninjas, where would Konoha come from?

If my second grandfather had thought like you back then, would he have stayed behind to cover the rear after mastering the Flying Thunder God Technique?!

This is so disappointing!

"Shut up!" Kazumi snapped angrily, "Don't talk nonsense!"

Tsunade grabbed Kazuya by the collar and said angrily, "Shut up! You old codger, don't try to act tough with me."

"Tsunade! You've gone too far!" Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice, "Put down Lord Kazuya immediately."

"Tsunade, please don't be like this," Jiraiya quickly advised, then apologized to the others, "I'm sorry, Sakumo was Tsunade's friend. His sudden death is something Tsunade can't accept..."

"Hmph!" Tsunade snorted coldly and turned to leave.

Jiraiya gave an awkward smile and chased after them.

"This is the attitude you have even before becoming the Fourth Hokage," Danzo said calmly, letting out a soft snort.

He Mi's face was dark, and he remained silent.

"Lord Kazuya, I..." Hiruzen Sarutobi tried to step forward to comfort him.

"I'll head back now." Kazumi waved his hand, then left leaning on his cane, his figure much more hunched than before he arrived.

Koharu shook her head slightly: "How can someone so impulsive and easily angered be entrusted with important responsibilities?"

......

"Tsunade, you were too impulsive. How could you say such things in front of the higher-ups?"

On the way back, Jiraiya was filled with worry.

He wasn't worried about Tsunade being punished, but her words would definitely leave a bad impression on the higher-ups.

Although she didn't say it, she loved Konoha more than anyone else.

Tsunade could definitely be a great Hokage!

In Jiraiya's mind, she was more suitable to become Hokage than Orochimaru.

Tsunade said coldly, "Jiraiya, you're not stupid, you can't be that clueless, can you?"

"..." Jiraiya fell silent. He understood the intricacies of the matter. Politics was the thing he hated most, which was why he didn't want to become Hokage. Once he reached that position, he would be absolutely unable to stay away from politics.

"The third generation has changed; he's old! He's not the same third generation as before, otherwise he would have stood up for Shuo Mao immediately."

"..." Jiraiya fell silent again, because what Tsunade said was true.

"Hasn't he considered the potential impact this might have on Sakumo? All he's thinking about now is how to divide power and maintain checks and balances. Where is even a trace of the sagacity of a true ninja hero?!" Tsunade looked exhausted.

Jiraiya advised, "You should be patient for now, wait until you or Orochimaru succeed the Fourth Hokage, and then..."

"Is this the first time you've met me?" Tsunade interrupted Jiraiya. "Konoha is so disappointing these days!"

After saying that, Tsunade vanished from Jiraiya's sight in a flash.

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[Chapter 96. Memorable Scene (9th Update)]

The death of White Fang caused a huge uproar in Konoha, even alarming the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, who sent an envoy to Konoha to find out what was going on.

Upon learning that White Fang committed suicide to atone for his failed mission, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow.

Time flies, and before we know it, it's the end of the year.

Ten months have passed since Sakumo's death, and everything seems to have returned to normal.

The villagers lived as usual in Konoha, a loving and harmonious family, and no one talked about the past anymore, as if Konoha's White Fang had never existed.

The event may be forgotten, but the impact of White Fang's death, like a tender sprout hidden beneath the soil, may never break through the earth.

......

The Hokage's office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is reviewing documents.

At that moment, there was a knock on the office door.

"Third Hokage, Jonin Minato Namikaze has come to report."

"Come in."

Minato Namikaze pushed open the door and entered, bowing slightly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi put down his pen and said, "Minato, it seems you've made great progress recently. I can hardly see through you anymore."

"Lord Third Generation, you are too modest. I am still far behind you!"

Minato Namikaze said with a smile.

"No, I'm too old. Sooner or later, you young people will catch up with me and leave me far behind." Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled slightly, then changed the subject, staring intently at Minato: "I heard from Jiraiya that you've already mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique. Is that true?"

"Yes, I have basically mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, but I am not proficient enough yet, and..." Minato Namikaze nodded, his expression somewhat hesitant.

"What's wrong? If you have any problems, you can tell me, maybe I can help you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said solemnly.

“Yes!” Minato Namikaze explained, “After I learned the Flying Thunder God Technique, I always felt it wasn’t fast enough.”

"Not fast enough?!" Hiruzen Sarutobi looked surprised. After the Second Hokage developed the Flying Thunder God Technique, he became famous throughout the ninja world in the First Shinobi World and earned the title of "the fastest ninja in the world". Even the Second Raikage, who created the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, could not match his speed.

Minato actually said it wasn't fast enough?

"Yes, I always feel that this technique is not fully developed and there is room for improvement. Every time I perform a spatial transfer, I feel a pause. And there is a gap between two transfers, so I cannot perform multiple transfers consecutively."

"This..." Hiruzen Sarutobi fell into deep thought. After a moment, he said, "I remember the Second Hokage once said that the Flying Thunder God Technique is indeed not a perfect space-time ninjutsu. I didn't expect that you would notice this point so soon after learning it. It's a pity that I can't give you any suggestions for improvement, but if you need anything, just tell me your conditions. I can give you full access to the Scroll of Sealing Techniques."

"Thank you very much, Third Hokage!" Minato Namikaze said gratefully.

He had once heard Jiraiya say that, apart from the Third Hokage, Orochimaru was the only person in the entire Hidden Leaf Village who had read the complete Book of Seals.

The deceased White Fang also had this authority based on his accumulated merits, but he always gave this opportunity to others.

"I've always had high hopes for you. Among the new generation of Jonin, you are the most outstanding. As you know, the village has just gone through a painful period, and I hope someone can fill the void left by Sakumo."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said solemnly.

There are actually quite a few outstanding geniuses among the new generation of Jonin, but the Hyuga and Uchiha clans make up the majority.

Among ninjas from commoner backgrounds, Minato was the most outstanding, and Hakuba was also quite good, but only in the area of ​​medical ninjutsu.

In crucial battles, what's needed is a charismatic leader like Sakumo, someone who is not only strong but also has leadership qualities.

Minato was such a ninja, the inheritor of the Will of Fire.

Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi valued Minato even more than before.

"I will definitely not let you down!" Minato Namikaze was deeply moved by the Third Hokage's trust and high regard. He stepped forward, took out a scroll from his pocket, and handed it to the Third Hokage.

"I was thinking about whether I could simplify the Second Hokage's Flying Thunder God technique formula, changing it from a pattern formula to a text formula. However, this would require a large number of sealing techniques as a reference, and with my current reserves of sealing techniques, I cannot meet the requirements for improving the Flying Thunder God."

“I understand.” Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded: “The Senju clan, to which Lady Mito belongs, is the most skilled ninja clan in the entire ninja world when it comes to sealing techniques. She once left behind some sealing techniques in Konoha.”

When the Land of Whirlpools was destroyed, the ninjas I sent retrieved some sealing technique scrolls from the slain enemies. These were all sealed in the forbidden technique vault of the Anbu headquarters.

I'm giving you my warrant now; you can go to the Forbidden Arts Library and look up all the scrolls.

If that's not enough, I remember Kushina inherited the sealing techniques left by Lady Mito; you can ask her for help.

Kushina... Upon hearing this name, Minato couldn't help but picture a vibrant and beautiful girl, but her heart already belonged to someone else forever, and he no longer even had a chance to compete with her.

"Minato?" Hiruzen Sarutobi finished writing the warrant and stamping it, only to find Minato lost in thought.

"Yes." Minato Namikaze snapped out of his daze and accepted the scroll with both hands. "Thank you, Third Hokage!"