The third generation Hokage sent Danzo to jail at the beginning

"Better than expected." Itachi said calmly.

Marco walked beside him and said, "The World Government has sent people to negotiate again."

Uchiha Itachi understood and said, "But we can't release Ace, right?"

Marco grinned. "Anything is negotiable except for Ace's release. It seems they are determined."

"But it's still valuable. At least after the news of the admiral attacking the Celestial Dragons came out, the navy will be in a state of panic for a while."

Uchiha Itachi said: "This has dealt a heavy blow to the morale of the navy. Fighting for the Celestial Dragons is too unworthy of their cloaks."

Marco felt a little regretful: "Tsk tsk. It's a pity that Kizaru hasn't been expelled yet, otherwise the situation would be much better."

"After all, they are the Navy's top combat force, and we are about to go to war." Uchiha Itachi shook his head and said, "Previous newspapers have already spread the news that the identity of the Celestial Dragons in our hands is being questioned. They are paving the way for a possible failure in the end."

Marco was shocked and said, "I didn't expect Ace's identity to be so important."

"Gol D. Roger started this era." Itachi said calmly, taking a sip of his wine. "They want to end it with his son's blood."

Marco was silent for a moment, then suddenly sneered, "How foolish. A world government like this is not qualified to end this era."

"In the end, it seems that we still have to fight a dangerous war." Uchiha Itachi said with a helpless tone.

Marco laughed heartily: "It seems that it's not easy to make money for our Whitebeard Pirates."

Uchiha Itachi shook his head: "Indeed. Missions are rarely this troublesome."

Marco was a little curious: "Is there anything more troublesome?"

“…Yes, I did.”

He drank the wine with a gulp, and the glass bottle was thrown away by Uchiha Itachi.

Silence stretched between the two of them. In the distance came the noise of the crew, mingling with the waves crashing against the ship.

"If the negotiations break down," Itachi said, breaking the silence. "Can we add more combat power?"

Marco shook his head: "The Whitebeard Pirates do not need help from others."

Itachi Uchiha stared at Marco.

Malte surrendered: "Alright, alright. There's no trustworthy force qualified to join the battle. Red Hair might be able to help, but his stance is actually quite ambiguous."

Uchiha Itachi said, "Is there any chance that Ace's biological father's former subordinates could lend a hand?"

"Red Hair himself came from Roger's ship," Marco said, taking a sip of his wine. "The others...are either dead or retired to retirement somewhere."

"Pluto Rayleigh." Itachi's voice was soft, but it made Marco's bottle of wine pause in mid-air. "Besides, the navy isn't monolithic, and not everyone is necessarily an enemy."

Marco's eyes widened in surprise: "Aren't you from another world? How do you know everything?"

There was no way to explain this. Uchiha Itachi could only tell the truth: "This is the information contained in the mission information given by our Hokage."

"That's surprising." Marco thought carefully and said, "I don't know if the other party is willing to make another move. Anyway, let's send someone to notify them."

The night wind blew by, and the sails flapped and swayed.

After the matter was over, the two of them opened a glass of liquor, clinked their glasses, and then talked about other things.

"I have already sorted out the domineering training content you asked me to organize last time."

"Thank you."

"Are you planning to take it back to the village?"

"Ah."

"It seems the village is very important to you. I was going to invite you to stay after this matter was over, hahaha."

Having said that, Marco shook the bottle, paused, and teased, "Come to think of it, you remember that mermaid from last time, right? I heard she kept asking about you after she left."

Not wanting to discuss this topic, Uchiha Itachi returned to business: "It seems the Navy is planning to broadcast the execution live."

Marco's attention was diverted, and he said unhappily: "Tsk, then let's execute the Celestial Dragons at the same time. I'll build an execution platform on the ship tomorrow."

"Then it's truly a dead end. There's no turning back between the Whitebeard Pirates and the World Government."

"Hahaha who cares about them. Cheers!"

……

"Obito! Obito, where are you?"

Obito has lost contact since the last time, and Black Zetsu is very worried about his mental state.

Every time White Zetsu found Obito's trace, he would disappear again quickly.

At this moment, Black Zetsu was like a lost father, searching for Obito's trace throughout the ninja world.

Don't collapse, Obito, be more determined, Obito. Black Zetsu thought, it doesn't matter if you die, but what about my mother?

What should I do? Jiraiya is really born evil.

Black Zetsu thought about it and decided that the only way to proceed with his plan was to return to Nagato's side. Then he would try to come up with a story to convince him.

Black Zetsu sighed helplessly. Ever since Uchiha Madara died, he had too many things to worry about.

Uchiha Obito's plans are always messed up and haphazard, making people really annoyed. He's just adding unnecessary layers to the Moon Eye Plan.

Don't think that I don't know that I have no intention of resurrecting Uchiha Madara, Obito.

Black Zetsu's face was dark, and he couldn't help but blame Uchiha Madara - look at who you chose, he is worthy of being the reincarnation of Indra, he just has no vision.

Black Zetsu was about to dive and go to Nagato for help.

A space vortex appeared. Uchiha Obito appeared.

Obito took off his mask, and in the dim light, his hideous scar crawled across half of his cheek like a centipede.

"Black Zetsu, go to Konoha."

His voice sounded like it was dug out from a grave.

"Give me back my other eye."

Obito's eyes were deathly grey, his expression firm.

He was neither the crazy young man who clamored to create the world of Yulin, nor the gloomy actor who played "Uchiha Madara" later.

Now he is a failed player who has completely given up on himself and is eager to start the second round.

For him, there is nothing worth staying in this world, so he should quickly use the Moon Eye to start a second game.

Since this is the case, he must also cut off the last cause and effect of Uchiha Obito.

Black Zetsu thought: This kid is indeed an Uchiha.

Black Zetsu cheered: "Obito, you are finally awake! As long as the Eye of the Moon is realized, true peace will come, and all sacrifices will be worth it."

Chapter 51: You are the real Konoha, right?

Former Ninja School, now Ninja Elementary School.

The playground was filled with freshmen. The Third Hokage stood on the podium, squinting his eyes as he scanned the children below.

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded in satisfaction.

My three thousand Sarutobi soldiers are here! Hahaha.

Wouldn’t this wipe out the other four villages?

It's the new semester at the Ninja School. With the expansion of enrollment, the number of students has increased tenfold compared to previous semesters. The student body is diverse, with children of local ninjas and children of ordinary people from other places, as well as children of ordinary people and children of merchants from other places.

Among them were a small number of international students from the Wind Country and the Water Country. They were all shocked that the number of students at Konoha Ninja School could be so large.

International students can't help but wonder, aren't we all from the five major countries? Is the gap so big?

Next year, there should be even more students in the next batch.

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire is a good daimyo. He really helps with all his might and is willing to save money to provide funds to Konoha.

What a loyal minister, Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed.

The Third Hokage solemnly spoke a series of words welcoming the new students, and emphasized that students from families in financial difficulties could apply for living allowances from the school.

"cough!"

Then, the Third Hokage cleared his throat into the loudspeaker, and Iruka behind him quickly handed over the speech.

"In the era before the birth of the Ninja Village, war was a curse written into the ninja's bloodline, and the average lifespan of a ninja was less than 30 years old. Until the awakened ones were born in the troubled times, the first Hokage never stopped saving the world."

"Many years ago, the location of Hokage Rock was once an empty field. It was there that the palms of two former enemies touched, and the ninja's time arrived."

The Third Hokage pointed at the Hokage Rock in the distance.

New educational content has been added about Uchiha Madara’s achievements in founding the village.

Credit should be given to the merits and faults should be given to the faults. How can we deny his previous contributions just because of the mistakes he made later?

He also had the will of fire back then.

"Everyone in this audience is the new sprout of Konoha."

"Where the leaves dance...fire lives on! This is the will of fire."

Applause broke out as everyone praised the Hokage.

After finishing his speech, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Iruka with a hint of emotion and said, "You will be the new principal from now on. Take good care of these children."

As the workload became increasingly heavy, Konoha Tai decided to hand over the work of the Ninja School completely to educator Iruka.

I thought that the Third Hokage was just joking, but I didn't expect that the Hokage actually valued me so much and gave me the responsibility of the principal of the ninja school.

Iruka was filled with joy at being recognized and promised loudly that he would do it.

The Third Hokage commented that Iruka is indeed an educator with the will of fire, and he might have the potential to become Hokage in the future.

Iruka said he was unworthy of the honor and just wanted to do his job well.

Seeing the Third Hokage chatting enthusiastically with Iruka, Anbu Jia had to remind them that the Ninjutsu High School was also waiting for the Hokage to have his first lesson.

The Third Hokage adjusted his fire hat and said regretfully, "Time is limited. I have to go first."

……

We arrived at the new campus, which was named Ninjutsu High School by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

On the podium.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the future pillars of Konoha with satisfaction: the Twelve Ninjas, Xiangling, and the three Sand Ninja siblings.

He immediately gave a speech about the endless cycle of fire, and said that the three ninjas, Orochimaru and Tsunade, would teach them everything they knew, and that the future Hokage might be among them.

Kankuro of the Sand Ninja keenly noticed the problem and immediately wanted to point out the bug in the Hokage's speech.

"Hokage, Hokage, we are Sand Ninja, can we also be Hokage?"

But he didn't dare to say it directly, and secretly glanced at Gaara - why did he feel that he took it seriously, and even had a longing look on his face, "If you want to be the one, you should be the Kazekage!"

He felt a little uncomfortable and wanted to complain a lot.

Ever since the last time, I felt that this originally manic brother had changed. He was hanging out with the little yellow-haired boy from Konoha all day long.

Kankuro finally said politely, "Hokage-sama, do you think I have a chance?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was stunned for a moment when he heard this, then nodded in satisfaction: "Kankuro, I didn't expect you to be so enlightened on the first day."

Kankuro's eyes widened and his mouth dropped open slightly.

"I think you have the qualities of a Hokage."

Hearing this, Inuzuka Kiba stood up suddenly and asked shyly: "Hokage-sama, what do you think of me?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen immediately recognized Kiba's Will of Fire: "Kiba, you naturally have the demeanor of a Hokage."

When Sasuke heard this, he was stunned. Last time in the office, didn’t you say that I was the only one who could be the Sixth Hokage?

In the end, you say this to everyone, everyone has the potential to be a Hokage, right?

"Grandpa Sandaime! How did you become Hokage?" Uzumaki Naruto asked, raising his hand. He was quite curious about this.

As soon as this question came out, everyone's curiosity was aroused and they all looked at the Third Hokage on the stage.

Sarutobi Hiruzen coughed slightly and said, "This is not a secret. I'll tell you."

Sarutobi Hiruzen entered into nostalgic mode and said with emotion: "Back then..."