"Old man, I don't believe you and Shikaku haven't discussed this carefully."
Hagoromo rubbed her temples and said helplessly.
"Heh, this world will always be handed over to you young people." Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled slightly.
"It's just those kinds of methods: task monopoly, resource allocation..."
At this point, Hagoromo paused, recalling a move she made in her past life.
"And military restrictions, including the deployment of troops to Takigakure."
"Oh? Tell me the final details."
Upon hearing the last sentence, Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes lit up, and he asked with great interest.
"It's very simple. Limit the size of the Takigakure ninja force and prohibit the research and possession of certain highly dangerous Ninjutsu."
When Hagoromo spoke the word "specific," her pronunciation was exceptionally clear.
As a seasoned shrewd Hiruzen Sarutobi certainly understood the so-called "specific"—
Everything is decided by Konoha.
Hiruzen Sarutobi gestured for Hagoromo to continue, while he listened quietly.
"As for the so-called troop deployment, we can nominally say that it's to assist in exchanges and enhance mutual trust."
"After all, Takigakure made a promise and then broke it; that's something our village failed to do properly."
"If there's no trust, then communicate more, and trust will emerge."
As she spoke, Hagoromo shrugged.
Seeing Hagoromo's state, Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and tapped Hagoromo with his pipe from a distance.
"Little fox."
Same here~
Inside the Hokage's Office, the two exchanged a smile.
--
Land of Grass Front.
Jiraiya and Choza were inside the main tent.
"Good lad!"
Looking at the message in his hand, Jiraiya couldn't help but slam his hand on the table.
Seeing this, Choza immediately picked up the message that Jiraiya read.
Having known Jiraiya for so many years, even though he's a generation younger, the two have a deep friendship.
Moreover, this message was specifically intended for Jiraiya and Choza.
"It's the era of young people now."
Choza had also read the message, couldn't help but sigh.
In the letter, Hiruzen Sarutobi instructed Jiraiya and Choza to take the actions outlined above.
Make sure the Kage of Takigakure obediently goes to Konoha on his own.
As for how to be honest?
A large army can be deployed to the border; after all, a significant portion of Konoha's forces have not yet withdrawn.
Everyone is waiting for the final negotiations before making proper arrangements.
"I never expected this kid to be so cunning and sly, this is simply..."
At this point, Jiraiya fell silent.
This is probably one of the reasons why he didn't want to become Hokage; he has a naturally forthright personality.
Even knowing it would Konoha, they couldn't bring themselves to do such a thing.
As for making Hokage Tsunade, while it won't be like him, at least she'll carry it out as long as Shikaku has a solution.
But what if it's Orochimaru?
Heh, Jiraiya is certain that if Takigakure can survive for a few more years, it will still exist.
He wrote Jiraiya's name backwards.
Maximize profits by exploiting completely insignificant emotions.
This is typical of Orochimaru's style.
"Choza, you shall handle this matter!"
Jiraiya spoke, his face gradually became serious.
Traitors, even though this ninja village has always been just a neighboring country.
Nobody will have a good impression of that.
If it weren't for the need to avoid going too far, Jiraiya would have considered wiping out Takigakure Jiraiya.
The logistics route was exposed and attacked.
This is something that even he, as the top commander on the front lines, has to bear the responsibility of.
After all, I didn't do my job properly.
"Clear!"
Akimichi Chōza stood up and nodded very seriously.
--
"Tsk, Konoha, it's gotten a little different~"
Inside an izakaya (Japanese pub) on the streets of Konoha.
Tsunade watched the villagers coming and going, and the street gradually becoming more lively.
Konoha has recently been experiencing a series of joyous events.
First, they defeated Iwagakure and Sunagakure in war, and then soon after, they began negotiations.
Later, they formed an alliance with the Kumogakure.
Good things have been happening one after another lately, even when I'm out and about.
The villagers of Konoha felt much more confident, and the atmosphere on the streets became increasingly lively.
"Lady Tsunade, I've been hearing a lot about Lady Hagoromo lately."
Shizune responded, a look of admiration appearing on her face.
"That's absolutely amazing!"
"He not only defeated the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, but even the Third Tsuchikage, a veteran ninja who had dominated the field for a long time, was defeated by him."
"And there are many other things..."
Shizune recounted the various things she had recently heard about Hagoromo.
Tsunade picked up her wine cup and drank it down in one gulp.
His gaze involuntarily drifted towards the Hokage Rock in the distance. "Great-Grandpa, Second-Grandpa, is Konoha as you hoped?"
When Tsunade, she saw that Shizune had actually blushed.
He looked quite proud of himself.
"What's wrong? Why are you on Shizune? Are you feeling lovesick?"
Tsunade looked at Shizune with a mocking expression, speaking as if she were a wolf in sheep's clothing.
"Should I do a good deed? After all, Hagoromo isn't married yet~"
"Please straighten up, Lady Tsunade!"
Shizune's face flushed red like a teapot after hearing this, and she Tsunade.
He then realized how rude he had been and quickly Temari, saying, "I'm sorry, Lady Tsunade."
"Tch, little guy, you've got quite a temper."
Tsunade; Shizune had been with her for so many years.
She's not that kind of person; in fact, it's more comfortable to get along with her this way.
"But, Shizune, forget about it, that kid—"
"I can tell he has absolutely no romantic feelings for women."
Tsunade slowly poured the wine, speaking each word deliberately.
After all, even the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki looked at him the same way, while Hagoromo's expression remained unchanged from beginning to end.
I had consulted the old man myself.
This kid has always only had his group of disciples and focused on increasing his own strength.
A true cultivation fanatic.
Even after returning from a mission or teaching disciples cultivation, he would either stay at home or go to the library when he had nothing to do.
Or you could search for books in the storage compartments inside the Hokage Building.
Moreover, this guy has been contacting me quite frequently lately.
His real purpose was to find Karin, wanting to see if he had any of his great-grandfather's manuals or cultivation insights.
Thinking about this, Tsunade was speechless.
If it weren't for the fact that Hagoromo's style of doing things was completely different from Orochimaru's, Hagoromo would have thought that he was the same as Tsunade.
He was as gentle as Minato, but lacked even half of that kid's precociousness.
Minato Namikaze was already dating Kushina when he was only ten years old.