Chapter 307 Sarutobi Hiruzen: For the sake of Konoha, I can only suffer myself!
Hokage's office.

At this time, F4, Orochimaru, Nara Shikaku and others were all there.

"Wood escape?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was wrapped in bandages all over his body and looked similar to Danzo, almost stood up in surprise when he looked at the Anbu reporting in front of him.

Next to him was Danzo who was even more surprised than him.

Who made him keep experimenting with Hashirama's cells, dreaming of mastering Wood Release, and even achieved some results (A/Yamato).

So when he heard about Wood Release, his reaction was even bigger.

Fortunately, Sarutobi Hiruzen's attention was all focused on the Anbu in front of him at this time, and he did not notice the abnormality of Danzo beside him.

Only Orochimaru (who had rushed over from the front line) looked at Danzo at the first moment, wondering if the other party had done something behind his back.

Although he disdained those rigid and inflexible researchers at the root, he had to admit that they were crazy enough and it was not impossible for them to come up with something.

But seeing Danzo's extremely shocked expression, Orochimaru instantly confirmed that it was not the other party's doing.

Of course, Danzo also looked at Orochimaru first, and they both had the same idea.

Did he invent Wood Release?

However, these could not be discussed here, so the two could only continue listening.

"Yes, Hokage-sama, there are indeed remnants of Wood Release at the scene!"

The ANBU handed over a special piece of wood.

Wood Release will not disappear after being used, and these wood chips carrying the scent of plants are the best evidence.

As for the meaning of Wood Release to Konoha, there is no need to explain in detail.

That's why they had such a big reaction.

"Thanks for your hard work!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen signaled the Anbu in front of him to retreat.

After everyone left, the office became extremely silent.

Because no one expected that Wood Release would be involved in this incident.

Having the Sharingan is troublesome enough, and now with the addition of Wood Release, things have become a hot potato.

"Who do you think has Wood Release?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the few people.

"Could it be a member of the Thousand Hands tribe?"

Koharu Utatane was the first to raise doubts.

After all, when talking about Wood Release, everyone will think of this clan.

"Impossible, Tsunade is the only one left in the Senju clan, and she hasn't awakened Wood Release!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was the first to deny it.

With Tsunade's personality, it would be impossible for her to hide if she mastered Wood Release.

As for those who have the blood of the Senju clan, it is even more impossible. Their blood is so thin that it is impossible for them to master Wood Release.

Yes, as long as there is Thousand Hands bloodline, the village will create a file.

Gee!

It has to be said that if the Second Hokage knew that the Senju clan would be wiped out shortly after his death and that even those with the Senju bloodline would be monitored, he might have crawled out of his grave and strangled several of his disciples to death.

What a filial son!

Teacher, I tried my best to protect you, but this is how you treat my people?

"Teacher, I need this thing to do some experiments, maybe I can find some clues."

Orochimaru asked for the fragments of Wood Release.

Although he has been using Hashirama's cells to cultivate Wood Release, he has never seen the real thing. Now that he has the real Wood Release in hand, it will definitely be of great help to the experiment.

"can!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded directly.

If it was someone else who spoke up, he would definitely not agree, but it was another matter if it was his own disciple.

Danzo was also delighted.

Because if Orochimaru got it, it would be the same as if he got it himself. Thinking about being able to control Wood Release in the future, he almost laughed out loud, so he tried hard to keep himself calm to avoid being discovered.

"Now, are we going to re-elect a Hokage?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen asked.

Konoha has lost its Hokage, so naturally they have to elect a new one.

"No, the village must immediately organize manpower to deal with threats from other ninja villages. There is no time to choose a Hokage. Hiruzen, you will be the Hokage again!"

Utatane Koharu made a suggestion. Well, it seems that she is doing this for the public good, but only she knows whether she has any selfish motives.

Ever since Namikaze Minato came to power, although the other party respected the advisory elders very much, his power was slipping away rapidly, and there were fewer and fewer people trying to please him and flatter him.

Compared with the past, this gap is naturally unacceptable, so Utane Koharu made this suggestion.

As for her words about not having time to choose Hokage, everyone just listen to it.

Ninjas are not politicians. The Hokage can be elected in a few days, and even temporary appointments have happened before. How could there be not enough time?

But few people in the office would point this out.

Even Orochimaru only had a flash of disdain in his mind but didn't point it out.

"That's right, Hiruzen, you are the best choice to be the Hokage again!"

Mitomon En also cast a vote.

In his opinion, at such an important moment, only old friends can "turn the tide".

Well, it is definitely not because the other party has come to power that I, as the advisory elder, can regain my former glory. Absolutely not.

"Hiruzen, if we were to elect Hokage now, who do you think would be suitable?"

Danzo asked a fatal question.

Yes, if we were to elect the Hokage again now, among those who are qualified to take over, Jiraiya would be the most suitable one, but he would definitely not be willing to be the Hokage, so among the rest of the people.

Orochimaru, Uchiha Dohei, Uchiha Fugaku... and others.

The only one with the Hokage system is Orochimaru.

But still the same sentence.

Orochimaru does not have the Will of Fire.

If the other party is allowed to take the upper hand, the Will of Fire will be 'tainted'.

Therefore, Sarutobi Hiruzen was extremely hesitant.

Seeing his expression, Nara Shikaku's eyes were complicated, but he finally spoke.

"Sandaime-sama, I think it would be better if you could take over the position of Hokage temporarily, and then we can choose the Fifth Hokage after this period of time."

His suggestion is the best of both worlds.

It not only satisfied the suggestions of several advisory elders, but also took into account Sarutobi Hiruzen's unwillingness to take on the role of Hokage again.

When Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted to refuse, he thought of the power vacuum during this period, so he swallowed his words of refusal involuntarily and nodded slightly, indicating that he had to suffer for the sake of Konoha.

As for how long he will take over temporarily and when a new Hokage will be chosen, for some reason no one has mentioned it at all.

Thus, it was decided directly that Sarutobi Hiruzen would temporarily serve as Hokage.

Now you understand who holds the power in Konoha Village, right?

It is said that the Hokage is chosen by everyone in Konoha, but this is to emphasize the idea that "participation is important". Anyway, the person who actually makes the decision will not be everyone.

Naruto series!
He is the true master of Konoha Village.

If others do not join this faction, they will not even be qualified to become Hokage.

After Sarutobi Hiruzen returned to power, the first thing he did was to strengthen border defenses.

The Nine-Tails Rebellion not only caused heavy losses to Konoha, but most importantly, it resulted in the loss of the Fourth Hokage and his wife. In order to prevent other ninja villages from taking advantage of the situation, they naturally had to strengthen border defenses.

As for the original annexation of the castle tower?

Of course, it is temporarily put on hold.

Now that the village is too busy trying to win over the 'Purifying Flame', how can they possibly continue to target him?

Although the castle tower is very attractive, it is not as important as the safety of Konoha.

If the other party believes in the will of fire like White Fang and Uchiha Fugaku... it is not impossible to take it back forcibly.

The problem is that he is rebellious and unruly, which makes them extremely cautious.

If they really dare to take back the castle tower by force, they will really cause trouble.

They dared to do so before because the village was stronger and with the Yondaime Hokage and his wife there, they were not completely outmatched even if they had to use force.

But now?

If they really dare to use force, while the internal incident happens, the other major ninja villages can take the opportunity to take action and directly make Konoha disappear.

Therefore, the annexation of the castle tower was treated as if it had never happened.

Sarutobi Hiruzen also wrote a letter saying that he just wanted them to return to the village, and since they were unwilling, he would not force them. They will always be "Konoha people" and can ask the village for any help they need.

Subtext: Just pretend the annexation never happened, and we can give you some compensation.

This way we can focus on dealing with external enemies.

(End of this chapter)