In fact, at this time, Hiruzen was really convinced of Zhang Miao. Not for anything else, but for the sake of Zhang Miao's endless information.
Previously, Zhang Miao said that the Fourth Kazekage of the Sunagakure had a daughter called Temari, and the Third Tsuchikage had a granddaughter called Kurotsuchi. In Hiruzen's opinion, this was only a very ordinary information.
After all, the Konoha Village was located in the center of the Ninja World. Naturally, there would be merchants coming and going between countries. The Kage of each village was a public figure. Their relatives and children's names were naturally not a secret. For Zhang Miao to be able to obtain such information, it could only be said that he was just relatively well-informed.
But the Kirigakure was different.
The Kirigakure Village, located in the Land of Water, had been isolated from the outside world for a long time since the Fourth Mizukage took charge. It had no diplomacy, and was very cruel and bloody inside.
Therefore, it was also called the "Village of Bloody Mist " at that time.
At this time, the Kirigakure was not like other villages. If a spy sent by a ninja village was caught by other village, their release could be negotiated by some ways of compensation. But the Kirigakure only had one way to deal with them, execution.
They wouldn't accept any other conditions, all intruders would be killed as enemies once they entered their territory!
Under such circumstances, Zhang Miao actually knew that the Kirigakure was in an internal strife, and he also knew the next possible candidate for the Mizukage's position. This could mean two things:
First, Zhang Miao was just talking nonsense.
Second, the source of Zhang Miao's information was very powerful.
As a veteran expert who had been active in the Ninja World for decades, Hiruzen's judgment was not an exaggeration. He first glanced at the expressions of Zhang Miao and Kakashi, and then thought for a moment, and then he had an answer in his heart.
"I'm afraid what Zhang Miao said is true!"
Thinking of this, Hiruzen's face suddenly became serious. He picked up his pipe and took a huff, then casually glanced at Zhang Miao.
"Well, let's not talk about the Land of Water. What about the Land of Lightning? The current Raikage does not have a daughter and granddaughter. Moreover, the previous Raikages is always a strong and burly man. Now surely you don't have a way to use your charm against them?"
At this point, the corners of Hiruzen's mouth suddenly curled up. He seemed to have seen Zhang Miao's defeat.
But what he didn't expect was that after hearing his words, Zhang Miao waved at him indifferently.
"It's fine. Now the Fourth Raikage doesn't engage on economic activities. Instead, he brings people from everywhere to collect ninjutsu and secret arts. They are just a group of well-developed but simple-minded guys. It only takes a little trick to deal with them."
Speaking of this, Zhang Miao sighed again, and there was still a little sadness on his face.
"Sigh, it's really hard to be blessed with beauty and brains. I didn't know being such an outstanding person would be this troublesome~'
Hiruzen, "..."
"I really want to beat him to tears!"
Looking at Zhang Miao's smug face, the corner of Hiruzen's mouth twitched a few times again. Finally, he put on a fake smile and asked a question.
"Well, even if you have the ability to deal with the other four villages, what about Konoha? If I want to fight with other countries, what should I do?"
At this point, Hiruzen raised his eyebrows at Zhang Miao.
"I don't have a daughter or granddaughter, and my health is also very good. Konoha is also very stable, and there won't be new Hokages for the time being. Most importantly, my wisdom and experience are not something that a little brat like you can handle. What do you plan to do?"
Hiruzen threw out this question not to make things difficult for Zhang Miao, but to tell him that if he could become the Hokage, this problem would be solved.
It had to be said that Hiruzen had put in a lot of effort in order to set up Zhang Miao's ideal, but unfortunately, Zhang Miao obviously did not intend to accept this favor.
"Oh, old man.. Can you stop being stubborn?"
Hiruzen's voice disappeared.
Zhang Miao immediately rolled his eyes at him.
"This time, don't look at Konoha as the victor! If not for the fact that the Sunagakure is fighting with the Iwagakure and Kirigakure, would Konoha's west border be so quiet? When they are done fighting, you will be busy and take the initiative to attack other countries."
"Uh..."
Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Hiruzen suddenly widened his eyes in surprise, and his eyes revealed a sense of disbelief.
Of course, Hiruzen knew that the Suna, Iwa, and Kiri were in the middle of fighting, but these were all kept secret. Even almost all the villagers thought that their borders were calm because other countries feared Konoha's might.
But Zhang Miao actually knew the truth, which really surprised Hiruzen again.
"How do you know this?"
Looking at Hiruzen's surprised look, Zhang Miao shook his head.
"This is not important. What's important is that this situation can't be maintained for long!"
At this point, Zhang Miao's expression suddenly became serious.
"Now that the Suna is a little exhausted, I speculate that it will take at most five to seven years for them to recover. In order to deal with the Iwa, the Sunagakure's higher-ups will definitely think of a way to reconcile with the Kiri. Once the war over there is settled, Iwagakure might have some funny ideas with Konoha."
"Hmm!"
Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Hiruzen suddenly nodded with a dignified look.
Of course, he knew what Zhang Miao said, but what he cared most about now was not the Suna or Iwa, but where Zhang Miao's information had come from.
Moreover, there was another matter that made Hiruzen very concerned. Previously, Fukuro had reported to him that Zhang Miao often ran to Fugaku's house. Then, was it because of this information that Fugaku and Zhang Miao contacted each other?
Thinking of this, Hiruzen directly asked Zhang Miao, "Ryunosuke, during this period of time, did Fugaku ask you anything?"
"Yes!" Hearing Hiruzen's words, Zhang Miao nodded decisively, and then grinned. "But why should I tell you?"
Hiruzen, "..."
"This Little Rascal!"
Looking at Zhang Miao's sly smile, Hiruzen also knew that this kid was not like the other children in Konoha who would respect him because he was the Hokage. Therefore, if he wanted to get some information from him, he would have to think of a way.
At the thought of this, Hiruzen suddenly smiled kindly at Zhang Miao.
"Haha, Little Ryunosuke, what can I do for you to be willing to tell Grandpa? As long as you are willing to tell me, Grandpa can buy you anything you want!"
"Really?" Hearing Hiruzen's words, Zhang Miao immediately lit up, "Can you do what Uncle Fugaku can do?"
"Hahahaha!"
As soon as Zhang Miao finished speaking, Hiruzen couldn't help but burst out laughing. He nodded while laughing.
"Of course there is no problem. Grandpa is the Hokage. What your Uncle Fugaku can do, Grandpa can do it too. Hahahaha..."
In Hiruzen's opinion, Fugaku at most would give Zhang Miao some delicious treats and fun. After all, children were the easiest to control.
Looking at the laughing Hiruzen, Zhang Miao also smiled.
"Alright then. Uncle Fugaku learned how to bleat like a goat in order to get my information. Since you want to know, let me know if you are willing to do that too!"
"Uh..."
Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Hiruzen's laughter suddenly stopped. At the same time, Zhang Miao also received the system prompt.
"[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 7-star Kage-level, Sarutobi Hiruzen Ninja Fragment x5!"