"Tobirama, your disciple seems a bit extreme, doesn't he?" Kazuki sighed. "Keeping the death a secret does objectively bring a period of stability to Konoha, but it is disheartening, what do you think?"
Senju Tobirama's face was not good either. Shimura Danzo's performance made him feel embarrassed in front of Kazuki. "Kid, if Danzo really thought like you, there would be no problem. He's just too cold…"
Senju Tobirama narrowed his eyes. "But what I'm worried about is that Danzo is still setting a trap for Monkey at this time!"
Kazuki smiled, although he had guessed it in his mind, he still asked: "How can this be a trap? Assistant Danzo simply has low emotional intelligence..."
Senju Tobirama stared at Shimura Danzo and said slowly: "You have seen Kushina's performance. She can't control the Nine-Tails very well. This is a fact."
"But even if Mito's funeral faces various situations, it can't be held privately, let alone keep it secret."
"Even if Monkey is the Hokage, if he did so, it would be a devastating blow to his reputation and popularity. "
"But if Kushina has problems later, Danzo's words will give him a reason to self-promote and attack Monkey!"
Kazuki frowned and said softly: "Tobirama, aren't you thinking too much?"
Senju Tobirama snorted coldly. "Sitting in that position, in such a critical situation, every word has a purpose and benefit..."
"Danzo's words make me very unhappy!"
Senju Tobirama's eyes flashed with anger. The violent means that Shimura Danzo used to deal with Kazuki had made him have a different view of this former student.
And today, Tobirama was convinced that the current Hokage advisor did not have in mind his final wishes for unity and peace, but rather, for constant competition for power.
Kazuki shook his head. "Everything is so complicated, Tobirama…"
"The truth and falsehood between people seem to be a problem that even the Will of Fire cannot solve..."
Senju Tobirama's face froze. But Kazuki was telling the truth. If the Will of Fire can make everyone sincere, it would be the strongest genjutsu in the shinobi world, not just a slogan to unite people's hearts.
Just as Tobirama had interpreted it...
Hiruzen's expression turned grim at the sight of Danzo's seemingly pleased attitude and said in a deep voice: "Danzo, you are too presumptuous!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen was rarely angry, but Shimura Danzo did not refute as usual but laughed coldly.
"You are the Hokage, Hiruzen. Do what you think is right."
"As the Hokage's assistant, I am only offering you some suggestions."
In Shimura Danzo's opinion, this was just a casual move.
Anyway, those present were all Sarutobi Hiruzen's disciples. No matter what he did or whether his words were pleasing, these people could not be in the same camp with him, and his words would not affect his future competition for the position of Hokage.
But as long as he brought this matter up, if one day the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki went mad and Konoha was forced by other shinobi villages into a precarious situation, there would be much to talk about, and Sarutobi Hiruzen would bear a great responsibility.
But what Shimura Danzo didn't expect was that not only Sarutobi Hiruzen's disciples and teammates were present, but also his sensei, who was silently looking at him with extremely dissatisfied eyes!
Sarutobi Hiruzen calmed down, looked around at everyone, and said in a deep voice: "At the funeral of Mito-sama, all Konoha shinobi must be present, including the children of the Ninja School!"
"We, the shinobi of Konoha, rely on the strength of everyone. Although Mito-sama's death is extremely sad, as long as everyone is still here, there is nothing to fear!"
"If other shinobi villages make a move, we will respond. If they want to provoke a war, then we will fight!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen seemed to be provoked by Shimura Danzo, and his words became fierce.
Kazuki silently watched Sarutobi Hiruzen at this moment, feeling a little emotional.
Just watching this scene, Kazuki really found it difficult to connect the current Sarutobi Hiruzen with the future Hokage who was submissive to Kumogakure and gave up Hyuga Hizashi.
Perhaps, it was because of Shimura Danzo's provocation...
Or perhaps, with time and loss, Sarutobi Hiruzen's resolve would weaken.
But at least at this time, the look in Senju Tobirama's eyes when he looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen had become appreciative.
Jiraiya, Tsunade, Namikaze Minato and others had firm eyes, and seemed to agree with Sarutobi Hiruzen's words.
Kushina also looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen with gratitude, and Orochimaru's eyes also flashed with an inexplicable brilliance.
No matter what, Sarutobi Hiruzen's words were very encouraging.
"Tsunade, Kushina and Kazuki, you stay, there are other instructions in Mito-sama's will..." Sarutobi Hiruzen waved his hand. "The others can leave first."
Shimura Danzo snorted coldly, turned around without hesitation, and left first.
Namikaze Minato looked at Kushina with concern, but since Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't mention him, he could only leave first.
When the others had left...
Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed and said softly: "Mito-sama, in her final wishes, asked that the four of us carry her coffin, to give her one last look at Konoha."
"As for the range, it will be within the barrier left by Mito-sama."
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Kushina. "Kushina, you have to try to control your emotions. This is your first appearance as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and it concerns many important things..."
"Whether inside or outside the village, your performance will mean a lot."
Kushina nodded seriously. "I will do my best, Hokage-sama!"
But at that moment, inside Kushina's body, the Nine-Tails, bound by chains and burdened with heavy restraints, let out a disdainful laugh.
"What can you do? You can't do anything..."
"New container, I can feel confusion, fear, and confusion in your heart..."
"You are the one who feels more restrained than me!"
Kushina suppressed the Nine-Tails stirring within her and continued to listen to Hiruzen's instructions.
Kazuki was keenly aware of the abnormality and patted Kushina's shoulder.
"Don't worry, Kushina-neechan. We're all here to help you. As Mito-sama said, you're not alone…"
Kushina nodded gratefully, but the Nine-Tails in her body reacted even more, erasing its confident look from before, and with a gloomy look, it roared hysterically: "Get away! Get away!"
"If you get close to that brat again, I will kill you, lowly container!"
Kushina felt calmer and quietly replied to the Nine-Tails: "It seems that you are also afraid in your heart..."
"Although I don't understand why you are so afraid of Kazuki, but I can tell you a secret, do you want to hear it? "
The Nine-Tails narrowed his eyes. "If you have something to say, just say it!"
"It seems that Mito-sama once wanted Kazuki to be your container, but in the end, for some reason, she chose me..."
Kushina looked at the Nine-Tails, whose face was darkening and gave him a smiling threat. "If I die, your next Jinchuriki will probably be Kazuki..."
"So, if you don't want to change the container, you should get along with me well, right?"
The Nine-Tails froze, breathing heavily, and roared furiously: "No one can threaten me!"
"Damn container, you have infuriated me!"
The Nine-Tails' eyes were filled with madness.
Although he saw the shadow of Uchiha Madara from Kazuki's pupil power and smile, this was just a guess after all.
But now, Kushina, a lowly container in its eyes, has dared to threaten it with Kazuki!
Did she really think he was afraid of Kazuki?
The Nine-Tailed Fox recalled the humiliation it had suffered and became more and more crazy.
It had already decided that on the day of Uzumaki Mito's funeral, it would break through Kushina's defenses, control this container to kill Kazuki, and then smash everything to take a thorough revenge on Konoha!
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Konoha Square.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, dressed in black, stood on the main stage with a sad expression.
In front of him, all the Konoha shinobi have arrived.
They were all dressed in black, with a white flower in their hands, solemnly watching Uzumaki Mito's coffin.
Among the prominent clans, only the adult shinobi of the Uchiha clan were on the outer perimeter, collaborating with the ANBU to maintain order at the event.
Uchiha Fugaku was dressed in black, looking at Sarutobi Hiruzen on the high platform in the distance with deep eyes, and shook his head.
Is this considered suppression?
It's hard to say...
While the Uchiha clan was allowed to enter, all members of the Police Force, including him as clan leader, were assigned to guard the event, denying them from participating in the funeral service… which was nothing short of intriguing.
Uchiha Setsuna looked around and sneered. "What a deep calculation..."
The voice was not loud, but clear enough for the Uchiha and ANBU surrounding him to hear clearly.
To his surprise, only a few Uchiha expressed discontent, while others, led by Yashiro, showed an expression of expectation and nervousness, without responding to his words.
Uchiha Setsuna frowned. I've already set the pace, why are so few people paying attention to me? It shouldn't be like this...'
At that moment, Hiruzen's voice interrupted his thoughts.
"Mito-sama met the first Hokage in the Sengoku Period, and together they managed to bring peace and founded the village of Konoha…"
"Her strength held back the Nine-Tails, and with her power she protected her loved ones, striving to keep the shadows of war from covering the village…"
On the main stage, Sarutobi Hiruzen slowly read the eulogy in his hand, turned around and stared at the black and white photo of Uzumaki Mito.
"A minute of silence."
Everyone present bowed their heads, silently offering their final farewell to Uzumaki Mito, the legendary kunoichi.
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