Uchiha Tatsu and his group of ninja school students are enjoying a peaceful time at the moment.
Most of them have not realized that the war is coming and no one can escape it.
At the same time, the third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen walked into the Hokage Building.
The Hokage Building was built on the eve of the founding of Konoha. It can be said to be the oldest building in Konoha.
This is the place where tasks are usually distributed and offices are held.
The Third Hokage felt a little uneasy as he walked in the passage leading to the main entrance of his office.
Even if he is the Hokage of Konoha Village, there are still times when he has to compromise.
This was proven a few years ago.
Today, it's exactly like this again.
The Third Hokage wears a white god robe. He smiled at the ANBU who had been guarding the corridor and said, "How are you, are you tired?"
The ninja immediately straightened up and said excitedly, "Hokage-sama, thank you for your concern, I'm not tired!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen patted his shoulder: "Relax, don't be nervous."
"Has our advisor arrived?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked.
The ninja replied immediately. "Already in the office."
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded and waved friendly to the guard. He continued walking along the winding road to the office.
The Third Hokage walked slowly. He didn't know what Konoha would face this time.
Relying on the intuition developed by the superiors over the years, he found that this time was different from the previous small local frictions.
His childhood grew up at the end of the Warring States Period.
He experienced the first ninja war.
After the Second Hokage died in the ambush in the Kingdom of Thunder, he was temporarily designated as Hokage.
At that time, Konoha's situation had reached a point where it was about to collapse. There are many families, and Konoha is experiencing internal and external troubles.
Those heroes who have not completely grown old and fought hard from the Warring States period are eyeing the position of Hokage in Konoha.
However, he immediately took on the important responsibility entrusted to him by the second generation.
As a young man, he matured faster than anyone could imagine. He lived up to the expectations of the second generation and inherited the glory of Hokage with his extraordinary abilities.
To this day, he remains as trustworthy as ever.
However, now the entire ninja world is undercurrent. War may break out in the next moment.
This concerns the future of Konoha. The Third Hokage sighed. He had to deal with it carefully.
The Third Hokage opened the door and left. He saw that his friends, Mito Kadenen, Shimura Danzo, and Koharu who had transferred to the dormitory, were already inside.
"You are here." Sarutobi Hiruzen walked into his office and sat down in the Hokage's seat.
"Men Yan, how is the situation in the Land of Grass?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked.
"According to the news from the Country of Grass, both sides are now exercising restraint, but there are occasional frictions."
Mito Kadoyan immediately took out a piece of compiled information and gave it to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"That's good." Then Sarutobi Hiruzen quickly glanced at the information.
He breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the situation doesn't continue to get worse, that's fine.
"It's just that Hanzo has been claiming that the Kusakunin Village captured their rain ninja. Now the Kusakunin Village is required to hand over the captured ninja." Mito Kadeni said with a headache.
"The group of ninjas in Grass Ninja Village are like grass blowing in the wind. They are a bunch of rats who go around trying to please other countries. How can they have the guts to provoke Hanzo?" Danzo said disdainfully.
"Then what does Hanzo want to do? Does he have the guts to challenge the five major countries and start a war?" Xiaochun asked doubtfully when he went to bed.
"There is nothing he dares to do. Hanzo thinks very highly of himself. He has always felt that his strength is comparable to that of the Kages of the Five Great Nations, or even a little more powerful."
"He has long felt that the small Rain Ninja Village is no longer worthy of his strength. He has been seeking opportunities to make the Country of Rain the sixth largest country." Danzo sneered.
"That's right. Moreover, the reason he used this time is completely unacceptable to us. Regardless of whether the Grass Ninja Village is detained or not, he has a reason to invade the land of the Country of Grass."
"Although we are a big country, one move can affect the whole body. Peace is hard-won. We cannot provoke disputes at will." Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed.
"Hiruzhan, you are so kind! Hanzo is pointing his finger at the Country of Grass. They are our vassals! We are the strongest village in Konoha. It is easy to be underestimated by other countries. Otherwise, just any village Bully us," Danzo retorted.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was a little silent.
It has been many years since the First Ninja War. Countries have been recuperating for many years and have sufficient military strength.
What Danzo said was not unreasonable. These countries have long coveted the prosperous land of the Fire Country.
However, peace is hard-won! Hiruzen Sarutobi really didn't want to fight unless it was absolutely necessary.
"Okay. That's it. Men Yan, you continue to send ninjas to the Land of Rain to negotiate with Hanzo, put pressure on him, and lodge a serious protest against Hanzo. Try to get him to sit down and negotiate." Sarutobi Hiruzen said.
"Xiaoharu, please contact Feng Ying. Just tell him that I want to continue discussing the alliance with him."
"Danzo, you continue to send root ninjas to the border to find out information."
After giving the order, Sarutobi Hiruzen rubbed his temples.
The office was silent for a while.
"Hiruzen, what does that old fox from Uchiha Mountain mean by looking for you?" Shimura Danzo suddenly asked, squinting his eyes.
"Nothing, just a question about Chen." Sarutobi Hiruzen replied calmly.
"Kage's son! What happened?" Koharu stood up and looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"It's okay, it's okay. That brat is very good. He was just talking about Chen becoming the leader of the Jonin after graduation."
"Didn't we already agree to let Tsunade lead the team?" Koharu narrowed his eyes.
"Uchiha-san wants Chen to have a jounin from the Uchiha clan be his jounin teacher after he graduates." Sarutobi Hiruzen said.
"Huh, what a wishful thinking. How could it be possible for Kagami's son to be handed over to the Uchiha clan. Over the years, he has been ostracized by them in the Uchiha clan."
"Now that we have discovered that his talent is no less than that of his father, do you want him to return to the clan? How can it be so cheap?" Xiaochun shook his head and said.
"But Uchiha-san's attitude is very firm! Chen's surname is Uchiha no matter what. He said that only Uchiha people know the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan best."
"An Uchiha jounin is more conducive to Chen's growth. I can't refute this reason at all." Sarutobi Hiruzen said helplessly.
"No! I don't agree. Tsunade's medical ninjutsu is excellent. If something happens during the mission, you can get treatment in time." Koharu moved to bed without giving the Third Hokage any face.
"That's right. For the sake of his safety, I think he should be taken into the root. Under my eyes, I can take care of Kage's orphan. If necessary, I can personally take him as a disciple." Danzo looked around. Xi Xiaochun said expressionlessly.
"Bang."
When she went to bed, Xiaochun smashed the table in front of her with her fist.
Several people present were suddenly startled.
After all, several of the people here have been teammates with Xiaochun for decades.
In my impression, Koharu has always been a quiet and smart female ninja.
She had been the lubricant among the six in their squad.
In the words of the Second Hokage, she is the only one among these people who has inherited the rationality of the Second Hokage.
Therefore, they rarely see Xiaochun get angry after sleeping.
"Duanzo! Don't think that I don't know what you are thinking! We are friends and teammates, so I never want to care about what you do at the root. However, if you want to influence your son's idea, don't blame me for being rude!"
Danzo fell silent. He pulled at his collar. He felt anger building in his throat.
"Kage is dead! Do you know! He has been dead for many years. I know you treated him back then..." Danzo suddenly burst out.
When Koharu went to bed, he grabbed Danzo by the collar.
"Shut up! I don't want to hear these words again. The matter between me and him has nothing to do with you! If you hear such words again, I will kill you. You know, I have this ability."
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