Happiness came so suddenly, Orochimaru was still a bit confused.
What?
Is he going to replace the Fifth Hokage?
Real or fake?
"Tobirama-sensei!"
Hiruzen beside him quickly interrupted, trying to stop him.
"Saru, do you have an opinion?"
"I…"
"If you have an opinion, keep it to yourself! You haven't been able to choose a Hokage successor for years. Do you think the Hokage legacy is child's play? Since you can't find one, I'll help you choose one!"
Tobirama cursed loudly.
When Hiruzen was like this in his later years, it was very embarrassing for him as a teacher!
Fortunately, the students and great-grandchildren of the next generation were quite remarkable, and at least they saved face.
That's the problem.
Better let Orochimaru try to become Hokage; he wouldn't be worse than old Hiruzen.
Moreover, the younger generation that could inherit and improve his forbidden techniques surely weren't fools.
"Tobirama."
Hashirama suddenly spoke.
"Huh? Do you have a problem, brother?"
"No. Didn't you just say that the Hokage legacy requires a democratic election?"
Tobirama took a deep breath, feeling foolish as if he had just thrown a boomerang, but now the boomerang was hitting him.
Did he mean that democracy was necessary when he said it?
What he meant was that letting Madara become Hokage was an undemocratic act!
"Brother! This moment is not like the others!"
"In times of crisis, you must have the courage to make decisions. The village doesn't have time to think about a Hokage election. After all, you haven't let Madara succeed."
"That makes sense!" Hashirama looked at Hiruzen and then at Orochimaru.
He felt that the latter was indeed somewhat gloomy, far less bright and cheerful compared to Minato, who was more to his liking.
But as Tobirama said, there aren't many good options, so it's better to choose one that's decent.
It's better than being like Hiruzen, who hesitated until his death and hadn't appointed his successor.
Moreover, Hashirama understood.
If Orochimaru wasn't chosen as Hokage, today's joke might not end well.
Orochimaru might even confront Konoha in the future.
Unless he kills him?
However, Hashirama would definitely not kill the young ninja of Konoha.
In fact, during the earlier fight, Hashirama could feel sharply.
Although Orochimaru couldn't defeat him, he didn't seem afraid of being killed by him?
Was there a trick that the other side hadn't used yet?
Or was there a belief that he could definitely survive?
No matter which, Hashirama realized that this junior ninja named Orochimaru was not an ordinary person!
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"Then, who has an opinion?"
"You don't mind, right?"
"Orochimaru, starting today, you are the Fifth Hokage!"
Tobirama looked around and finally made a decision.
Up until now, Orochimaru still couldn't believe it.
He clearly came to attack Konoha and take revenge on Sarutobi-sensei. Why was he the new Hokage now?
Is this world crazy?
Or is he crazy?
"Nidaime, are you serious?"
Tobirama glanced at Orochimaru and asked: "Orochimaru, do you think I'm joking? Or are you lacking confidence? Under your administration, Konoha will be worse than Saru?"
"No, no, no, that kind of thing is absolutely impossible!"
Orochimaru licked his lips eagerly, feeling very excited.
When he thought he could legitimately lead Konoha, personally maneuver the winds sweeping the ninja world, and surpass Sarutobi-sensei, Jiraiya, and Tsunade. Orochimaru was so excited that his whole body trembled.
This is far more exciting than the "Collapse of Konoha Plan"!
"Sir, do you have any other suggestions?"
Tobirama turned to Lux, not forgetting to ask for Lux's opinion.
Without Lux's help, they wouldn't have been able to come here, let alone change Hiruzen's death and Konoha's future.
"It's fine, just do what you said."
Lux nodded slightly and approved Tobirama's proposal.
And here is Lux's initial plan.
If someone else succeeded to the throne, it would be difficult to change Konoha's decline in a short time.
However, if Orochimaru succeeded to the throne. After mastering the core technology of the ninja world, he might be able to lead Konoha to a rapid revival!
This is what Lux said before, the only chance for Konoha to change its fate soon.
Thanks to Tobirama's decisive decision, Konoha was fortunate enough to seize this opportunity.
In fact, even though Tobirama didn't mention it, he would try to push Orochimaru.
This is also the reason why he just agreed to save Hiruzen.
First: to test whether World Teleportation could bypass the Death God's contract.
Second: he also wanted Hiruzen to stay alive for a while so he could more safely transfer the position and power of Hokage to Orochimaru.
A justified succession like this is far better than Orochimaru killing Hiruzen and seizing the throne.
Although all the clans in Konoha were more or less dissatisfied with Hiruzen, it was still difficult for them all to try their best to support the Fifth Hokage who seized the throne by killing his teacher.
Danzo was here alone, either for selfish motives or wanting to take revenge for Hiruzen.
He would target Orochimaru crazily, both secretly and openly.
And as long as Hiruzen was still alive, even if he stepped down, Danzo still wouldn't be able to make much of a wave.
In short. At this moment, Hiruzen was more valuable alive than dead.
After more than half a year, Orochimaru would be established as Hokage, and at that time, it wouldn't matter whether Hiruzen was dead or not.
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"Who is this?" Orochimaru suppressed the excitement in his heart and turned his attention to Lux.
Although he had already realized this unique existence. However, now he was increasingly aware of how respected Tobirama was to him.
Is there anyone else in the ninja world who could be so respected by both the First and Second Hokage?
"Wait, those eyes are the same as Pain's, the legendary Rinnegan?"
"Orochimaru, have you met Pain and Nagato?" Tobirama asked quickly.
"After I left the village, I joined the Akatsuki organization for a while and met Pain. Huh? You mean Pain is related to Nagato? One of the students accepted by Jiraiya back then?"
"Yes, Nagato is the leader of Akatsuki, and Pain and the Six Paths are just his puppets."
"Is it really like this!"
Orochimaru clicked his tongue. The other party was very hidden; even he was deceived.
He always thought Pain was the leader of Akatsuki.
"I will explain in detail the information about you and Nagato later. We don't have much time to stay, let's take advantage of this opportunity."
"It's time to release the barrier and end this joke. Saru, you will know what to say later, right?"
Hiruzen nodded.
After this battle, he wandered in front of the gates of hell once, and was scolded by Tobirama-sensei, he underestimated many things, and his enthusiasm for power also weakened.
He was indeed getting older!
Better to step down now.
Moreover, deep down, he still liked Orochimaru as his student.
Whatever.
Let him inherit the position of Hokage; maybe it's a good choice.