Did Danzo want to kill Hiruzen?
Are you kidding me!
Of course I want to!
Ever since twelve years ago, when the Fourth Hokage was supposed to die but Hiruzen actually returned to the Hokage position, Danzo has been single-mindedly focused on killing him!
Furthermore, Danzo didn't just think about it from behind the scenes; he personally orchestrated more than one assassination attempt against Hiruzen!
Unfortunately, Hiruzen did not regain his peak strength after he grew old.
However, Hiruzen still held absolute dominance over his old buddy Danzo.
Even if Danzo farted, Hiruzen would know what he'd been eating all week.
And Danzo still wants to assassinate Hiruzen?
If it weren't for Hiruzen 'Orochimaru disciple, Danzo, Danzo would never have had the chance to kill Hiruzen in his lifetime!
After all, Danzo was Hiruzen's defeated foe his whole life, while Orochimaru was Hiruzen Sarutobi's biggest nemesis, haha!
At this very moment, in Gawain's courtyard.
Gawain gently pressed his palm, and an invisible magnetic force immediately suppressed all the dust that had been raised in the yard.
After seeing the yard restored to its cleanliness, Gawain glanced at the damaged flowers and plants with slight dissatisfaction.
"That's a real mess~".
He said with a smile, then with a flick of his finger, Wood Release instantly emerged from the ground, filling the gap created by the blast in the form of flowers and grass.
Seeing flowers and plants sprouting out of thin air from the ground, Naruto Sasuke, and Sakura Haruno, who had never seen Wood Release before, stared in disbelief!
Seeing Gawain's move, Hiruzen finally relaxed a little; Gawain didn't seem angry.
So Hiruzen two steps forward, gritted his teeth, and said to Gawain.
"That's right. Even if we are attacked for no reason, we don't need to be affected by it. After we have re-examined the traces of the damage, everything can be calmed down again!"
Gawain, someone like you, even sitting in a tranquil courtyard, is destined to be visited by storms.
Since that's the case, why not try to actively step into the storm?
See? Your Sun Tzu really love this village. Although I haven't done a particularly good job, I'm far inferior to the first and second generation masters in both strength and intelligence.
But after doing my best, I finally managed to create an environment for these children that was just enough for them to grow into true ninjas.
But I am too old, and I am simply not up to the task of meeting the expectations of all the children!
So why don't you take care of your favorite Sun Tzu yourself? Why don't you serve as Hokage's assistant for two terms?
"With that kind of identity, you won't be targeted by any more inexplicable slander or attacks!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Hiruzen looked at Gawain with utmost seriousness, gazing at the man before him who, though seemingly young, possessed boundless power and could rightfully be called the new generation's god of the Shinobi World.
Hiruzen felt that this was indeed the best choice for his future!
Let Mr. Gawain serve as Hokage's assistant for two years. Even if there are no wars to reward Gawain's achievements during this period, Gawain can still use his power to bring enough shock to the Jonin of various clans after he has become familiar with enough Jonin members.
At that time, I can step down and hand over Hidden Leaf Village to Gawain, a guy who has absolutely no relation to my clan and will never have any relation to me again!
As for why Hiruzen was so convinced that Gawain and the ninja clans had no connection?
Because Gawain's current strength means he no longer needs any help from the ninja clan!
For the ninja clan, being unable to provide assistance to the candidates means having insufficient connection with them.
Without connections and entanglements of interest, it means there's no way to control it!
So no matter what, Gawain is truly the best choice!
As for Gawain's personality and intelligence?
Just kidding, does a true ninja god even need strategy?
This imposter, hailed as the God of Shinobi by other ninja villages for their victories in the Third Shinobi World War, is far from being the true God of Shinobi!
And the true god of ninjas?
Do Hashirama or Madara Uchiha need any brains or schemes to get things done?
Isn't that thing something that gives the weak the possibility of challenging the strong?
The true god of ninjas only needs to suppress the entire Shinobi World with absolute power!
Upon hearing Hiruzen's words, the surrounding Anbu all raised their eyebrows.
Even Kakashi Hatake, who had already left the Anbu, couldn't help but frown slightly.
However, after thinking it over, Kakashi Hatake realized that he really couldn't say anything about Gawain becoming Hokage's assistant.
After all, he had witnessed Gawain's strength firsthand; this copy ninja, who was only on par with Gawain, was no match for him.
Even Jiraiya and Tsunade, the legendary Sannin, might not be a match for them?
Who can stop someone like that from doing whatever he wants?
Not just the ninjas of his own grade.
Even the Tsuchikage and Raikage from other villages wouldn't be able to stop them, right?
Thinking about it this way, Kakashi Hatake was actually a little happy.
Based on my interactions with Gawain over the past few days, he seems gentle and funny, with a special kind of love for children. Whether he's acting or not, with such talent, what need is there for acting?
On the contrary, to say that someone with such talent still chooses to act is actually quite sincere!
So, after a moment's hesitation, Kakashi Hatake, the future Sixth Hokage, immediately looked at Gawain expectantly.
How could he not know that the position of Hokage's assistant that the Third Hokage spoke of was not just a mere assistant position!
At the same time, Gawain gave Hiruzen a deep look.
Then, Gawain smiled and nodded.
"Tsk, Hiruzen, you're really decisive, aren't you?"
Why weren't you as decisive in the past as you are now?
Since you've extended such a sincere invitation, how could I possibly refuse?
Hehe, the Hokage position is indeed something I intend to obtain. Now that I can sit on it without intimidating anyone, I'm quite satisfied!
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain smiled and narrowed his eyes. He wasn't going to carry anyone on his back at all!
What's this talk about being a Hokage's assistant? He came to the Shinobi World to unify Shinobi World. Would someone like him not even dare to challenge for the Hokage position?
The reason he hadn't bothered to resort to violence before was mainly because he wanted to figure out his wife's situation, and also to prevent his good Sun Tzu Ashura and Indra from becoming estranged from him!
Now that Hiruzen is willing, he won't hide it from anyone anymore, haha!
Seeing how easily Gawain accepted Hiruzen's invitation, and even more so, how Gawain bluntly revealed Hiruzen's plans, stating that he would hold the Hokage position firmly in his grasp.
That group of Anbu ninjas was absolutely disgusting.
Even if they are from the Anbu, they still have their own biases!
After Third Shinobi World War, almost all the older generation of civilian ninjas have been wiped out. Of the hundred Jonin and elite Jonin who have survived to this day, at least ninety-eight are members of various major ninja clans, with the exception of Kakashi Hatake, Guy, and a few others.
For them, they certainly don't want the next Hokage to be another powerful Hokage who rivals the ninja clan!
Hiruzen and his group managed to stop half of the attacks. If Hiruzen hadn't introduced the Hokage support policy, bringing out civilians like Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado to share the firepower, the end of that battle would have been the day Hiruzen Sarutobi!
As for the reason, isn't it a valid reason that Sarutobi, as a member of the Second Hokage's Shadow Guard, failed to protect the Second Hokage?
Aside from Sarutobi's failures, whether it was the Fourth Hokage, Danzo, or Orochimaru, especially Tsunade's brother and Tsunade's lover!
The ninja clan persevered through every unsuitable successor to the Hokage!
But now?
What the hell is this Gawain, who suddenly rose to prominence?
Is this truly the legendary... powerful ninja from ancient times?
Could this be the successor that Hiruzen Sarutobi is secretly grooming behind his back?
As for Wood Release?
The ninja clans have seen Yamato's Wood Release before!
That thing has already been proven to be able to be manufactured, hasn't it?
Regardless of what the Anbu were thinking, Hiruzen actually breathed a huge sigh of relief.
For Hiruzen, Gawain's direct challenge for the Hokage position, though arrogant, was actually a good thing.
Knowing that Gawain considered the Hokage position a sure thing, Hiruzen was no longer worried that Gawain would be detrimental to Konoha!
Hiruzen nodded slightly.
"Haha, Senior Gawain, an old fellow like me is no longer qualified to carry Konoha forward!"
Since you're determined to become Hokage, then I can finally take a good rest.
As for Danzo's attack on you this time, hmph!
The position of his assistant to the Hokage is perfectly suited to be handed over to you!
As for the Root organization, it would be somewhat troublesome to eliminate it. We should gradually eliminate it to maintain stability in the village.
If it were up to me, I really wouldn't have the ability to make Danzo.
But if it were you, senior...
"That old devil Danzo should be watching the show with an old man like me, until the Shinobi World is in turmoil again, then we two old guys can use our lives to exchange for enough political leverage with other villages!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Hiruzen leisurely walked over to Gawain's side and nodded heavily to Gawain.
Then, with a pipe in his mouth, he looked at Uzumaki Naruto, who was standing to the side with a very unhappy expression.
"What?!"
Naruto looked completely bewildered.
"So, Grandpa, you're going to compete with me for the Hokage position too!"
I'm going to be the Hokage!
I'm absolutely not afraid of competition, even if my opponent is you, Grandpa!
"Ha ha!"
Hearing Naruto's words, Gawain chuckled and patted Naruto's head.
"Little brat, we'll talk about that later. Let Grandpa sit here for a bit first, haha."
As for you, unless you marry someone from a prominent family, it's worth a try, haha."
At this point, Gawain released Naruto and nodded to Hiruzen.
"Let's go, Hiruzen. Let me see just how difficult it is to sit on the Hokage's seat."
I guess even if it's uncomfortable to sit in, it's still much better than sitting at home and getting blown up in the face by explosive tags, right?
"Of course, haha!"
Senior, with your strength, becoming Hokage is just a trivial matter.
On the contrary, the entire Shinobi World?
Although I dislike war, as I get older I increasingly crave stability.
But I ask myself, if I had a power like Lord Hashirama my side to rely on...
"Then I won't hesitate to focus my attention on my own little corner of the world!"
After saying that, Hiruzen and Gawain inexplicably left together.
A test from Danzo... at least in everyone's eyes, this was a test from Danzo.
This probing only made Gawain less interested in playing any more pretend games.
As Hiruzen followed Gawain into the Gawain Hokage Tower, the sight of him obediently following him caused dozens of Jonin from the Jonin squad who had gathered there because of the explosion to frown in surprise.
Meanwhile, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, who had also rushed over, expressed considerable surprise at Gawain's arrival.
Looking at his old friends who had worked together seamlessly for decades, Hiruzen gave them a subtle look. Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado immediately nodded in understanding, then frowned worriedly at each of them.
What an unexpected turn of events! Older people like them dislike anything unexpected that happens outside of plans.
Even if they didn't like it, they firmly supported Hiruzen's various decisions.
Walking into the Hokage's office, Gawain walked over without hesitation and plopped down in the chair that symbolized the Hokage's position.
Seeing Gawain's actions, Koharu and Yan frowned slightly.
By the way, Homura Mitokado's surname is Mito Uzumaki, and his given name is indeed En.
Enough of the small talk. Seeing Gawain's impolite manner, Hiruzen gasped, then couldn't help but grin.
"You're really not being polite, senior."
Only the weak need to hide their true feelings.
"I'll let you respond without any politeness," he said, then casually tossed the object aside.
Instantly, countless magnetic forces pulled the nearby metal together, creating a chair for Hiruzen.
Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado both have seats in this office, but Hiruzen doesn't have a spare seat.
Therefore, Gawain prepared an extra chair for Hiruzen.
Upon seeing Gawain's ninjutsu, Hiruzen looked up and asked without any politeness.
"Senior, would you mind adding this kind of ninjutsu to Konoha's ninjutsu archive?"
Or... is this ninjutsu your own secret technique?
"Ha, this kind of ninjutsu is indeed a secret technique. But besides this, I will keep some of my own in the ninjutsu inventory."
Whether it's physical techniques or various secret techniques from other villages, I can put them all in my ninjutsu inventory.
Just as I told you, I possess the Kaguya limit originating from Kaguya, which includes all nature transformations, including Yin–Yang Release and Five Elements Release techniques.
"With this kind of physique, I think it would be very easy for me to recreate various ninjutsu. Even other bloodline limits, or even recreating a bloodline elimination technique like Dust Release, wouldn't be too difficult."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and tossed one to Hiruzen.
Hiruzen took the cigarette, put it in his mouth, lit it with his own pipe, and took a deep drag.
He suddenly looked up.
"An incredible taste, this tobacco?"
"Tobacco from other planets doesn't exist in the Shinobi World, haha."
If you like it, I'll send you two boxes when I have time.
"Thank you so much!"
Hiruzen smiled and nodded. "Your senior is quite interesting."
Seeing Hiruzen and Gawain getting along so well, Koharu and En nodded with satisfaction.
As long as the new Hokage doesn't discard them after they've served their purpose, then who can't be Hokage?
Gawain is at least not as domineering as Madara Uchiha, right?
Just as the atmosphere in the Hokage's office was getting better and better.
A series of angry footsteps suddenly rang out.
Koharu and Homura Mitokado immediately wiped the smiles off their faces.
The next moment.
Bang!
Tu Zangmeng pushed the door open and walked in.
"Hiruzen, what kind of damned order was that? How could I possibly test anything... What?!?"
Before he could finish speaking, Danzo stared wide-eyed at Gawain, who was sitting in the Hokage's seat!
For a Danzo, even Danzo's hands trembled!
That's...
That was the position he had been longing for!
Why is this weirdo sitting there?!
Why?!