The third generation Hokage sent Danzo to jail at the beginning

Naruto rushed into the store, sat down next to Sasuke, crossed his arms, and yelled, "I want to study with you too!"

And at a farther corner of the street, Hyuga Hinata was hiding behind a mailbox, holding a box of freshly bought pastries tightly in her hands, watching Naruto's clumsy behavior with blushing cheeks.

"Aren't these Kakashi's disciples?"

Asuma walked into the cafe holding Kurenai's hand, an unlit cigarette between his lips. He immediately noticed the noisy Class 7.

Hong chuckled and tugged on Asuma's hand, "Don't be so curious about young people's affairs."

The two of them sat down in a corner. Asuma had just pulled out his lighter when Hong's threatening gaze forced him to withdraw it.

The music in the store has switched to the next song.

"I feel so lost and lost~ I feel like I've been through a different world~"

"Regret, I can't express it. I was shocked. My heart sank."

After Asuma placed his order with the waiter, he said to Hong, somewhat speechlessly, "I don't know where the old man found these songs. He insists that he wrote them himself."

Kurenai listened carefully to the melody and thought it was quite good, saying, "Hokage-sama is quite talented."

"It's not so much that he's talented, but rather that he's changed too much."

Asuma took the coffee from the waiter, took a sip and said, "Ever since that day, he has become special... well, how should I put it."

Hong held her cheek, her eyes gentle: "It's a good change after all."

"That's true." At this point, Asuma pursed his lips at Hong and said, "Isn't that your disciple?"

Only then did Hong notice Hinata who was secretly watching Naruto in the corner.

I was speechless for a moment: "I really hope this child is braver."

Asma put the cigarette behind her ear and said, "Help her."

Hong thought about it, nodded, and said, "Then I'll give her some advice on life other than cultivation."

……

After finishing a day of tutoring and parting with Sakura and Naruto, Sasuke returned home alone.

He was still gesturing at today's content with his hands, thinking that he had underestimated Sakura before. She was really capable. The questions that were originally incomprehensible became clear after she explained them.

A soft sigh came from the distant telephone pole.

Chapter 72 Uchiha Kisame Returns

After the study group session ended, Naruto walked home alone.

"N-Naruto-kun!"

A whisper like a mosquito came from behind him. Naruto turned around and saw Hinata standing three steps away with her head lowered, her fingers nervously twisting the corner of her clothes, her cheeks as red as the sunset glow on the horizon.

"Ah? Hinata? Is something wrong?" Naruto scratched his head.

Hinata took a deep breath, mustered up the courage to raise her head: "Um... I heard that Naruto-kun is taking tutoring classes with Sasuke-kun and the others..."

"Right, right, right!" Naruto suddenly perked up and boasted, "Sasuke can't even do the Flying Thunder God math problems. I'm dying of laughter! I'm teaching him!"

Hinata's eyes lit up: "Um, um...I..."

Her voice became weaker and weaker: "I also want to... join... "

"Huh? What did you say?" Naruto asked, moving closer in confusion.

"I, I want to go to tutoring too!" Hinata suddenly said loudly, and then shrank her neck like a frightened little rabbit.

Naruto was stunned for a moment, then laughed heartily: "Of course!"

He patted Hinata's shoulder: "It's even better to have Hinata here. You're so good at academics!"

Hinata was so shocked by the sudden physical contact that she almost fainted, and her whole body was steaming.

"But..." Naruto suddenly stroked his chin and thought. "I need to tell them both first... Ah! That's right!"

He clapped his hands suddenly, "Hinata, do you want to come and see the movie too? Sasuke said he'll treat us for a month!"

"Movie?!" Hinata's mind immediately flashed with the image of sitting side by side with Naruto in the cinema, and she felt dizzy.

"Hinata? Hinata!" Naruto frantically supported the staggering girl, "Are you okay? Why is your face so red?"

……

Hoshigaki Kisame was doing one-handed push-ups in his solitary cell, his strong muscles bulging under his white vest.

Ever since the Third Hokage changed the name of Konoha Prison, a sum of money has been allocated for its reconstruction.

The new cell was simple but clean, the cement floor polished to a shine, and a ray of sunlight streamed through the iron-barred window. A calendar on the wall showed today's date, and next to it were a few recent copies of the Konoha Daily.

The titles above are "Terrorist organization Akatsuki attacks Kumogakure", "New Raikage Mabui ascends the throne and thanks Konoha", and "The biggest culprit behind the Nine-Tails Rebellion appears, and it turns out to be him".

Konoha now really announces everything to the public, which is really different from Kirigakure.

To use a new word from the newspaper, one is still in the ignorant feudal era, while the other is rapidly entering modernization.

"One thousand nine hundred and ninety-seven...one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight..."

He was breathing heavily, sweat dripping down his blue skin.

Since his last conversation with the Third Hokage, the Kirigakure rebel ninja has clearly cheered up.

Not only did he resume his daily training, he also started paying attention to the news in Konoha, even joked with the jailers, and always read books in the library during exercise time. His habit of reading and newspapers became more and more similar to that of the political prisoner in the upper cell.

"Kisame Hoshigaki!" The footsteps of a prison guard echoed in the corridor. "A visitor is coming."

Kisame finished the last set of movements, grabbed the towel beside the bed and wiped his face: "The Third Hokage again? I told you, if I don't see Mr. Itachi..."

"It's the Uchiha Jonin who wants to see you." The prison guard knocked on the iron door.

Kisame paused.

"Hmph..." He slowly stood up, a sinister smile forming at the corner of his mouth. "You finally came to see me."

I followed the prison guards through a long corridor where a large banner with the words "Reform yourself well and become a new person" was hung.

The door to the meeting room was pushed open. A familiar figure sat quietly across from me through the iron bars.

Different from his previous image of a doomed star with red clouds and black robes, Uchiha Itachi is now wearing Konoha's standard Jonin vest, a brand new Konoha forehead protector, his eyes are calm as water, and a briefcase full of documents is placed on the table.

"Long time no see." Uchiha Itachi said softly: "Kisame."

Persuading Hoshigaki Kisame to surrender was his first mission after officially returning to Konoha.

Kisame grinned, revealing his sharp teeth, and said, "This outfit really doesn't suit you, Mr. Itachi."

Uchiha Itachi didn't respond, but took out a document from his briefcase.

"This is the amnesty agreement drawn up by the Third Hokage." Itachi's voice reached Kisame's ears clearly. "As long as you are willing..."

Kisame interrupted Itachi and said, "The Third Hokage has talked to me many times. I have been reading books and newspapers every day recently. I originally wanted to ask you the reason for your betrayal."

Itachi stopped himself and waited for Kisame to continue.

"And now my question is, do you think the Third Hokage's peace plan is really more reliable than that fake guy who calls himself Uchiha Madara?"

Uchiha Itachi thought for a moment and said seriously, "More reliable. Konoha is changing every day now."

Itachi Uchiha pulled out another document.

It was the information that Konoha was financially supporting Kirigakure.

"Not just Konoha, the target is the entire ninja world."

Hoshigaki Kisame picked up the document and read it carefully, saying in amazement: "Konoha's ambition is completely hidden under this peaceful facade."

It seems that during the time I was on a business trip... Kisame read a lot of books.

Uchiha Itachi did not deny it and said:

"In the words of the Third Hokage, he won a cultural victory."

……

"After Whitebeard came to Konoha, you wouldn't respect him as the emperor from afar, would you?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen made a joke.

"That's exactly what I meant!"

Ace, you with those thick eyebrows and big eyes turned out to be a traitor.

"Hahaha, my strength has skyrocketed now, and with the reputation of killing Akainu, when dad goes to Konoha, of course I will have the final say."

There is some truth to it. Since he has mastered the art of tyranny, Whitebeard feels at ease leaving the fleet to Ace for management.

Sarutobi Hiruzen: "What are you going to do next?"

Ace: "I told you last time, let's go to Wano Country."

Oh, I can no longer tell whether you are friendship or the missed love.

Sarutobi Hiruzen immediately understood.

Sarutobi Hiruzen: "Are you marrying on behalf of the Whitebeard group and acknowledging Kaido as your father-in-law?"

Ace: "How is that possible? He's a bad guy! I'm just going to take Yamato away."

I understand, you want to be the ghost fire yellow hair.

Ace: "Speaking of which, Third Hokage, how is the situation in Konoha?"

“My side is complicated.”

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed inwardly, because his disciples might attack him for the "peace plan".

It is really misfortune for our sect.

……

The old ghost Ohnoki finally rejected the proposal of holding the Five Kage Summit in Konoha.

Because all their tailed beasts have been captured, Akatsuki is currently only targeting Konoha, where the One-Tail, Eight-Tail, and Nine-Tail gather. Maybe he still wants Konoha to be razed to the ground by Akatsuki just like Kumogakure.

Ohnoki is such a bad guy!

The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen was writing and drawing on his desk, thinking about how to deal with the problems of Akatsuki.

If Ninja World is a strategy game.

As the largest force, Konoha now controls nearly ten generals with a force value of 90+, including its lord, the Third Hokage, as well as countless second- and third-tier generals with a force value of 60-89.

The firepower advantage is enormous.

However, as the largest force, Konoha cannot direct all its resources towards Akatsuki.

There are countless ninjas and people in Konoha Village who need to eat, find jobs and develop! Everyone has bottles and jars on them, and they can't explode together with Akatsuki until the last moment.

The clan's heritage can only be used as a last resort. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, calling on the first generation of the Impure World Reincarnation to clean up the mess will make the current generation of ninjas seem useless - he is the previous generation of Hokage, not a tool.

Well, I'd better call my dragon, phoenix and chicks together to discuss it.

"cough."

Sarutobi Hiruzen coughed.

Monkey-masked ANBU Kabuto and fox-masked ANBU Shin immediately appeared.

"You two go and inform Shikaku and Itachi to come to the office for a meeting."

Chapter 73: Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Meet

"Shikaku, this is the new 'Hindu of Konoha', Uchiha Itachi!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen, holding a pipe in his mouth, patted Uchiha Itachi's shoulder with a smile on his face and spoke loudly to Nara Shikaku.

Nara Shikaku raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Itachi - the former S-rank rebel ninja, now wearing a brand new Konoha Jonin uniform, with a forehead protector worn neatly on his forehead, his expression as calm as water.

I see……

Shikaku instantly understood. Compared to Orochimaru, who had defected and then surrendered before being transferred to a school to teach and conduct research, this person before him was the Akatsuki organization's "gold medal undercover"!

The Third Hokage enthusiastically introduced his two confidants to each other.

It focuses on Uchiha Itachi's experience in the pirate world, and the huge amount of wealth Itachi brought back to enrich the national treasury after completing his mission.