Chapter 349: Namikaze Minato's Awakening, the Result of Fighting or Not Fighting

I am the Hokage...

Just these one sentence seemed like a sharp blade piercing Danzo's heart.

There is no way to refute it, and there is no way to resist it.

Some actions can be carried out in secret, but never in public, because of the difference in identities and his understanding of this old friend.

The Root was established and handed over to him, to some extent, because Konoha really needed the Root, a department to deal with dirty things.

At the same time, he is also the most suitable candidate.

In the Hatake Sakumo incident, neither he nor Sarutobi Hiruzen actually thought that the Konoha White Fang would commit suicide because of it.

Such a powerful fighting force, no matter how it is used, should not be consumed in self-destruction.

There are even human experiments...

Anything that can make Konoha strong can be tolerated as long as the darkness is not exposed to the sun.

The power of the first generation of Naruto God was the power that could silence the entire ninja world and make Konoha the only power.

So... Konoha is the opponent's Achilles' heel.

"Boom."

The crutch hit the floor, making a crisp sound.

Danzo turned around and said, "After the war is over, I will challenge the position of Hokage."

"Boom."

Once again, the office door was slammed shut.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was still smoking his pipe, showing no sign of worry.

question?

Under the towering trees, the tangled roots absorb nutrients for the trees, but the roots in the dark soil underground can never be bathed in sunlight.

Because every part that forms a towering tree will not allow it.

If the roots are no longer absorbing nutrients for the tree and have rotted, they need to be treated.

"Hiruzen."

Mitomon En looked in the direction of the office door: "No one, whether it's the Daimyo Prefecture or us, will support him."

Blowing out a puff of smoke, Sarutobi Hiruzen said in a deep voice: "But someone does need to be held responsible, right? Whether it's the losses in the war or sending Nohara Rin to Kirigakure, someone needs to be held responsible for this."

Hearing this, the two consultants fell silent.

No one wants the war to continue, and Konoha's military strength will not allow the war to expand again.

As the center of the five major countries, it has always occupied the richest territory. Once Konoha weakens, the encirclement is imaginable.

But sending the ninjas of one's own village to the enemy is a decision that will definitely not be accepted by the middle and lower levels.

So...it needs some modification.

But modification can be explained to the middle and lower levels, but it absolutely cannot be explained to the higher levels.

The senior management here is not necessarily the decision-making level, but can also be the combat level level.

Minato Namikaze, Jiraiya, even Tsunade and some elite jonin who are related to them.

"Namikaze Minato... is the key."

Utatane Koharu looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen and said, "Uninherited Ninjutsu and Flying Thunder God, no one knows better than us what kind of combat power will be formed when the two are combined."

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded.

If it weren't for them, the teacher back then... Moreover, Minato's Flying Thunder God Jutsu has been developed to a more perfect level now.

"I'll talk to Minato."

"At the same time, after the war is over, I will resign from the position of Hokage and recommend Minato to become the Fourth Hokage."

Upon hearing this, Mizuto Menen and Utane Koharu looked at each other.

This kind of decision is already a gamble.

If hatred affects one's thinking, then Minato Namikaze, who becomes the Fourth Hokage, will always be thinking about going to war with Kirigakure.

"Is it not possible for Jiraiya?"

"Tsunade is equally suitable."

Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head slightly but did not give a reason.

Hemophobia, Destiny's Child...

These two things and their respective personalities determined that the two disciples could not become the Fourth Hokage, and the most important thing was...

"Responsibility can become a shackle. This responsibility will become one with Konoha as the family is established."

Sarutobi Hiruzen narrowed his eyes and with just one sentence, he made the two understand his decision.

It seems that it is the characteristic of these people to be able to see clearly what a person cares about most, and it is clear at a glance.

Kushina, the Jinchuriki, the Hokage, and the village, when these become one, Namikaze Minato will only be the golden flash of Konoha, and nothing more.

"There is no other way. The village can no longer endure being attacked from all sides again. This is the fate of the child."

"This is the fate of a ninja. To sacrifice for the village, even if her name cannot be engraved on the memorial, she will understand."

"Ending the war with one person's life is a worthwhile sacrifice. Namikaze Minato will understand, and everyone in the village will understand in the future as well."

……

At the same time, Jiraiya, who returned to Konoha using reverse summoning technique, also met with Minato Namikaze as soon as possible.

After hearing the whole story, Jiraiya frowned in the apartment.

"Sensei... Will Hokage-sama do this?"

"meeting."

The answer without any hesitation made Minato Namikaze's originally hopeful heart fall to the bottom.

Jiraiya continued: "In the old man's heart, nothing is more important than Konoha. The Second-generation Lord stopped the enemy alone and allowed them to survive. The safety of the village is the most important thing when he was ordered to do so."

Minato clenched his hands: "We are not afraid of Kirigakure! We have fought them more than once before, and they still owe the Hyuga clan a look of disdain."

Jiraiya's eyes lit up when he heard that, but then he lowered his head again.

The Hyuga clan is not on the chessboard, and the relationship between the main family and the branch family does not allow them to become a help.

"call……"

Jiraiya sighed: "Even if the war has been going on until now, Konoha will never be afraid of a Kirigakure. But the importance of the tailed beasts to a village is self-evident, and Konoha's geographical location is so special."

Unconsciously, he had already used the vocabulary he had learned in the lectures in the Rain Country and analyzed the problem in the way of thinking that the professor had taught at that time.

And Minato understood.

Yes, Konoha is not afraid of Kirigakure, but if a real fight breaks out, the hungry wolves that are eyeing them covetously from all directions will most likely swarm over.

"That gentleman is right."

Jiraiya said as he looked at Minato, "Your foundation is not enough, and even with me it's still not enough. The weight of you and me is too great for the old man to gamble with."

After the words were spoken, both of them fell silent.

After a long time, Jiraiya suddenly said: "Maybe... we can ask that gentleman."

Minato suddenly woke up, and then murmured: "The teacher has not appeared since he left. The next class may be in a few days. If the other party..."

"Let's go to the Rain Country. Use the Flying Thunder God to get there using the nearest coordinates."

Jiraiya smiled and said, "I'll go with you. We haven't seen that guy Orochimaru for a long time. When we get there, let him take us to find that gentleman."

Without further ado, the two set off immediately.

During the Third Ninja World War, the four major ninja villages fought Konoha from all directions. As for Minato Namikaze, who mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, he naturally left Flying Thunder God Kunai at all borders as a mobile support force.

A moment later, the two appeared at the border between the Fire Kingdom and the Grass Kingdom, and then headed towards the Rain Kingdom.

During this time, the two of them took off Konoha's forehead protectors, and Jiraiya led the way and headed straight for the No. 1 School.

……

At the same time, in the Hidden Mist Village in the Land of Water.

Kevin, hiding in the dark, observed the village but did not take any action.

In the Nohara Rin incident, the blood mist mentioned by the Kirigakure does not seem to be the later Blood Mist Village.

Nohara Rin did not die, Uchiha Obito naturally did not turn evil, and naturally the Fourth Mizukage was not controlled.

The blood mist is still the same blood mist. There are many crazy people but very few sober people.

The three lucky treasures, who were beaten to a pulp by Might Guy, now had different thoughts in mind.

But among them... only one, Biwa Juzo, might be worth a try.

After thinking for a moment, Kevin disappeared into the Hidden Mist Village.

……

At the same time, Minato Namikaze and Jiraiya, who went to School No. 1, did not find the teacher, but were sensed by the observation Haki as soon as they stepped in.

A figure appeared under the drizzle.

Bai Xue looked at the two and said, "Konoha's ninjas haven't put on their forehead protectors yet. You should know that the Rain Country doesn't allow conflicts to break out within its borders, right? And...Hasn't Sunagakure already stopped fighting with you?"

Jiraiya walked forward with a wry smile.

"We are all acquaintances. We have known each other before. We are here to look for the gentleman."

At this time, pieces of origami fell from the air.

After condensing into Xiaonan's appearance, he said: "Captain of the Army, let me do it."

Bai Xue frowned and said nothing.

At this time, Minato Namikaze walked forward, stretched out his hand, covered it with armed color domineering, and black substance appeared.

"I am also your student. Due to some problems, I have to enter the territory of the Rain Country. Please forgive me."

This scene changed Bai Xue's expression.

"The teacher is not in the school today, and it is not clear when he will be back. But you can come in and wait, but he can't."

Jiraiya was stunned for a moment, then pointed at himself and asked, "Why can't I do this? At least I attended the class!"

Konan came forward to help and pulled Jiraiya.

"Teacher Jiraiya, the Rain Country has changed a lot. You should have seen it all along the way. In the commercial trade center, all foreign ninjas must register. It's great that you sneaked in like this and didn't get caught and locked up to wait for ransom."

Caught? Locked up?

Commercial and trade center?

Speaking of which, after entering the Rain Country, it seems that we did see a lot of caravans, and the roads were also widening.

At this time, Kevin had actually returned.

But he did not interrupt Bai Xue, nor did he open his mouth to deny the army commander.

When Minato entered the academy, Kevin waved directly at him.

The two walked into the office.

Kevin said, "I just came back. Bai Xue did not lie to you. But as the army commander, she has her own judgment. I cannot deny it with my privilege."

Hearing this, Minato nodded, and seeing the gentleman pouring tea, he quickly stood up and took it.

But he really couldn't drink the tea.

"Sir, your prediction was correct. After we returned to the village, the Kirigakure messenger arrived in Konoha right after us."

"So you waited a few days before returning? Why did you wait? No matter what happens, you have to face it in the end. Only by returning to the village can you contact your own background and communicate with all parties."

Minato's eyes narrowed, and then he felt a little ashamed.

Yes, procrastination doesn't solve anything.

But at that time, he was still hoping for the best, even if the results of the analysis were the same as what the gentleman had expected.

"Are you here to ask me for a solution?"

Kevin sat down and continued, "The pain brought by the war is severe, especially at this point in time. The Third Ninja World War is about to end, and Konoha has also survived the crisis..."

"At this time, neither Sarutobi Hiruzen nor the majority of the village's ninjas are actually willing to continue fighting."

Before Minato could speak, Kevin looked at him and continued, "Similarly... have you thought it through?"

"gentlemen?"

Minato was a little confused.

He thought very clearly. Nohara Rin was his disciple, and Obito absolutely could not bear to see Rin being sent away.

Kevin smiled and said, "Because of your own disciple, you acted on your own and caused the war to break out again. Ninjas from the same village died one by one, and it might even put the entire Konoha in danger. Have you really thought it through?"

As the words fell, the confusion in Minato's eyes intensified again.

Yes, has he thought it through?
This is not just a question of right or wrong, but a question about the village.

If the war breaks out again, Konoha, which has already suffered heavy casualties in the Third Ninja World War, will inevitably suffer more deaths.

But... this is wrong! This shouldn't be the case!

"Send one person today, send ten tomorrow, and then you can have a night of peace. Get up and look around, and the enemy army is coming again..."

Kevin's voice sounded, Minato looked up and they looked at each other.

He could understand this passage, but he was still trying to comprehend the deeper meaning behind it.

"Minato...peace doesn't come from praying."

"The essence of war is resources and interests. If you can gain benefits without fighting, what will countries do?"

Kevin continued in a deep voice: "Agreeing to Kirigakure's request is actually telling the other four major ninja villages: We are very weak and unwilling to continue fighting. In order to avoid fighting, even the ninjas of the village can be abandoned."

"In this case, what do you think the other Kages will think?"

Minato's eyes narrowed. "They will feel that Kirigakure got a great advantage, while they didn't get to eat a bite of meat. They will force Konoha in the same way in exchange for their own interests."

"Send one person today, send ten people tomorrow, get a night of peace, and then it will be like this over and over again."

“Peace is not prayed for, but fought for. Between nations, like the original Rain Country, weakness is the original sin.”

Minato stood up and bowed slightly.

"Sir, I understand."

Kevin nodded and smiled: "Since you have made up your mind, you should also know what to do."

"I want to protect Kushina and those who are important to me. Plus my disciple will also become a Jinchūriki, so I have to fight for the position of Hokage."

"And the position of Hokage that is given and the position of Hokage that is fought for... are different."

……

Konoha.

There was naturally no need to travel a long distance to return to the village. It only took a moment to take Jiraiya back to the apartment.

"I saw sir."

"Teacher, I would like to meet with the leaders of the Uchiha and Hyuga clans, and I hope you and Lady Tsunade can accompany me."

……

(End of this chapter)