Before long, four Anbu ninjas appeared at the place where Kakashi and Satoru had just stood, looking at the deep trench that appeared in front of them, all four of them were shocked.
"What kind of Ninjutsu is this?"
"Could it be Earth Release that caused such a big destruction to the ground?"
"No matter what, this matter must be reported to Hokage-sama first."
After all, the commotion that Satoru had just caused was too big, and it was normal to be discovered.
"Unidentified Ninjutsu traces appeared outside the village? Strengthen the patrol outside the village, although the war has ended, we absolutely cannot be careless."
The Third Hokage said solemnly.
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
Although the big war has ended, small-scale frictions have been happening uninterruptedly, and different village teams will fight from time to time.
In this way, this stumbling fight has lasted for more than a year, and until now, each village is still arguing for the compensation that their village can get.
But it is undeniable that Konohagakure is the ultimate beneficiary of the Third Great Ninja War.
Kumogakure, who started the war first, will definitely compensate the losses of all villages first, followed by Kirigakure Ninja Village. In order to redeem those seven ninja swords, Konohagakure almost emptied half of their family's wealth.
This year, Hatake Satoru is thirteen years old, Kakashi is thirteen years old, and the Third Great Ninja War has completely ended this year.
"Hiruzen, it's time for you to abdicate."
On this day, the Third Hokage and the elders of Konohagakure Village sat in a conference room, discussing the abdication of the Third Hokage.
"Our village must also give the villagers an explanation for the losses caused by this war."
Utatane Koharu said.
"I know."
The Third Hokage took a few puffs of smoke, and there was a bit of melancholy in his expression. After all, he had been in the position of Hokage for so many years, and he was still somewhat reluctant to leave.
"Have you thought about who the next heir will be?"
Mitokado Homura also asked. Hearing this, Danzo, who had been closing his eyes on the side, immediately opened his eyes and stared straight at Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"I have made up my mind, the Fourth Hokage will be Namikaze Minato. Whether it is his strength and talent, strategy, he is fully qualified to be the Fourth Hokage."
Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke as if he hadn't noticed Danzo's gaze.
Hearing this, Danzo's eyes widened instantly. Although he had known the result of the matter would be like this, he was still very unwilling when Hiruzen announced it in person.
"Hmm, Minato does have this qualification, and among ordinary people, his reputation is also very high."
Mito Homura nodded in agreement.
"Well, since the decision has been made long ago, let Minato take over the position of Hokage as soon as possible to give the people an explanation."
"Hmm."
Hiruzen nodded.
Then, the news that Minato was going to become the Fourth Hokage spread quickly in the village, and everyone's faces showed a smile, because for this Yellow Flash, the people in the village are very recognized.
"Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato?"
In an experimental base, when Orochimaru heard this news, a trace of gloom appeared in his eyes.
Although he had known long ago that the position of Hokage might have nothing to do with him, after all, he was once one of the candidates for the Fourth Hokage.
Now, he was inexplicably out of the running, which really made him very upset.
But now he really doesn't have any good memories of the position of Hokage, after all, he has more important things to do now.
Thinking of the comrades who died in front of him in the Second and Third Ninja Wars, Orochimaru felt that human life was really fragile, as if it would shatter with a slight touch.
But this is not what Orochimaru wants, he wants to have eternal life.
"Orochimaru."
At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded behind Orochimaru. Hearing this familiar voice, Orochimaru already knew who it was.
"Danzo, what are you looking for me for?"
Orochimaru squinted his eyes and said, now that the Fourth Hokage has been determined, both of them are losers.
"As Hiruzen's disciple, it's really funny that he didn't choose you as his successor."
Hearing Danzo say this, Orochimaru's face immediately darkened.
"Do you have anything else? If not, you can leave."
As Orochimaru's words fell, several small snakes surrounded Danzo, spitting out snake letters, as if threatening the other party.
But Danzo didn't even look at these few snakes.
"Orochimaru, do you know why Hiruzen chose Namikaze Minato?"
"Hmph, he has the ability, the strength, and the people's heart. Isn't it normal to succeed the Fourth Hokage?"
Both Danzo and Orochimaru have strength and ability, but they are lacking in the people's heart.
"I think you should understand, Hiruzen just has some nostalgia for the power of Hokage, choosing Namikaze Minato is just a good puppet."
"You think too simply of Minato, Danzo, you don't really think that when Minato succeeds Hokage, my teacher still has room to intervene, do you? His power will slowly be emptied by Minato. Every person who runs for Hokage has ambition, whether it's you or me, we all have our own goals.
And to achieve this goal, you will inevitably not let outsiders intervene. Minato is naturally the same.
But whatever we say here is useless, the facts have been decided, and the results cannot be changed.
So, tell me, what do you want from me? No one enters here without a reason."
"I know what you're doing now, all the missing children in the village recently have something to do with you, right?"
Hearing Danzo say this, a murderous aura erupted directly from Orochimaru's body.
"There's no need for that, although your strength is good, you can't kill me."
"State your terms."
Orochimaru spoke directly, since Danzo didn't expose his affairs, he must have something to ask him.
"I need you to research the First Hokage's Kekkei Genkai, I want to get Wood Release."
When he said the last two words, a fanatical emotion suddenly flashed in Danzo's pupils.
"Wood Release? It's indeed an interesting subject."
Orochimaru's pupils also showed an interested look.
"But to study Wood Release, you must first get the body of the First Hokage, that thing, I can't get it."
"Don't worry, leave these to me, I just need a result."
"Okay, then it's a deal."
In this way, Orochimaru and Danzo reached a series of secret agreements or trades.
(End of this chapter)
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