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Danzo nodded and said, "Based on this jutsu alone, Nawaki is already capable of defeating most jonin. Even a Kage-level existence would be in danger of falling if struck by it unexpectedly. Of course, that excludes the Third Raikage, who is known as the Strongest Shield."

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned. "It is a pity that this jutsu consumes so much energy and requires such high control over chakra that it is difficult to master. Furthermore, if I am not mistaken, this jutsu is extremely dangerous; if the user is not careful, they could endanger their own life. It should be classified as a forbidden jutsu. Even with Nawaki's chakra reserves, which exceed those of an average jonin, he only has enough for a single strike. It should not be used lightly for now."

Danzo replied dismissively, "He is only five years old. At his rate of growth, he should be able to make this a standard jutsu very soon. Besides, without a massive chakra foundation and the ability to move at high speeds, it is difficult to bring out the true potential of such a technique. As it stands, this is a jutsu tailored by Nawaki for himself. Your combat style and mine are already set; even if we spent a great deal of time and energy to learn it, it would be of little use. It would be better to look for solutions in other areas."

"But having said that, this is indeed an S-rank jutsu. What do you intend to do? Are you going to promote him directly to Special Jonin?"

The Third Hokage's brow furrowed even deeper. "What else can I do? This kid always plans before he acts, and this time was no exception! With so many people witnessing it, I cannot deny it even if I wanted to. According to the regulations, I have no choice but to promote him to Special Jonin. Hiss... a five-year-old Special Jonin—such a genius will surely attract the attention of other hidden villages! This kid is not one to sit still, and he will easily encounter danger or even expose that secret. But now that so many people have seen it, sealing the information is impossible! How troublesome! Being too outstanding is not always a good thing; sometimes I even wish he weren't so perfect."

Danzo sneered, "You are always so hesitant. How can one grow without experiencing iron and blood? However, I do have an idea that could help you solve this current dilemma. Would you like to hear it?"

"Oh? Let's hear it," the Third Hokage said, raising an eyebrow.

"Let him join the Anbu under a hidden identity. That way, no one will know his true identity, and he can be protected to the greatest extent. However, according to custom, he should first undergo training in the Root." Danzo took the opportunity to reveal his intentions. He had long wanted to get close to Nawaki to make him fully inherit his own ideology. He felt that Nawaki was a natural aggressor, and he was also very interested in the Wood Release bloodline. Although he dared not use Nawaki for experiments, it was normal to sustain some injuries during training, which would allow him to collect some blood or cells for his subordinates to study.

Although Danzo's calculations were sound, as "life-long partners," the Third Hokage understood him very well and saw through his intentions at a glance. "No! Nawaki is only five years old. The Root is too dark, and it would easily have a negative influence on him. Moreover, Anbu missions are also extremely dangerous; it is simply not suitable for him."

Danzo said unwillingly, "Don't forget that our teacher once said that Konoha must have a 'Root' that exists in the underground and darkness in order to remain stable and grow! The 'Root' is also the most important part of protecting the village!"

The Third Hokage shook his head. "That may be true, but Nawaki is the head of the Senju Clan. He is the main trunk born to grow in the sunlight; it is impossible for him to be buried underground..."

"But..." Seeing that Danzo was still unwilling, Hiruzen Sarutobi interrupted, "Enough, Danzo! This matter is impossible! Nawaki is my disciple! I have my own arrangements for his future; there is no need for you to worry about it!"

"Hmph! You will regret this, Hiruzen! Nawaki is not a weak compromiser like you; he possesses a heart full of the desire to attack, just like me!"

"You are wrong, Danzo! I understand him better than anyone. This child is kind by nature, and like the past Hokage, he possesses a heart of protection that loves peace!" It seems that Nawaki's positive image was already deeply rooted in people's hearts; everyone felt that he was just like them...

"Hmph! Kind? How do you explain that economic strategy plan?"

"Shut up! That matter is already top-secret for Konoha and cannot be spoken of casually! Furthermore, that is also a way to maintain peace, not aggression! Just like how the First Hokage used Tailed Beasts to exchange for money over twenty years ago!"

The volume of their argument gradually increased, but the high-ranking officials of Konoha were used to it. These two often argued, yet they were exceptionally close. Since the establishment of the Konoha Consortium, it seemed they hadn't argued in a long time; no one expected them to start "flirting" again today.

Koharu, Homura, and the various clan heads all seized this rare opportunity to stand quietly on the side, admiring this long-lost "sweet" scene with strange smiles on their faces.

After performing the Rasenshuriken and returning to the sidelines to ask the Third Hokage for the assessment results, Nawaki saw the bizarre scene formed by the Konoha high-ranking officials and couldn't help but shiver. He felt goosebumps all over his body, and his eyes felt as if they were being pricked.

"Lord Hokage, Elder Danzo, what are you two chatting about so happily?" Nawaki, a straight man, really couldn't stand this atmosphere full of "passion" and interrupted directly.

Seeing his arrival, the two finally stopped arguing. "And which eye exactly did you see us being happy with? You brat!" The three eyes of Hiruzen and Danzo (no fog) looked at Nawaki as if they could speak.

Nawaki understood and swept a meaningful glance at the people around them, signaling: It's not that I think you are happy. It's that these people seem very happy about your "feeding chicken feed" (is this the same nature as dog food?) behavior?

Only after his reminder did the two realize that the people around them had very strange expressions. What the hell was with these "ambiguous" and "blessing" gazes? You all just wait!

The two looked at each other with disgust before turning to look at Nawaki with beaming smiles.

"A truly remarkable S-rank jutsu. It is not only immensely powerful and effective at both close and long range, but it also has impressive results against both single enemies and area attacks. Most importantly, it is perfectly suited to your style! Congratulations, Nawaki." After the Third Hokage finished speaking, he glanced at the high-ranking officials and jonin: "I have decided to approve Senju Nawaki's application and promote him to Special Jonin. What do you all think?"

"I agree!" "I have no objection." "I support it." Everyone expressed their agreement one after another. This head of the Senju Clan was now the God of Wealth for Konoha, and this jutsu was inherently powerful. If it weren't for the fact that the economic strategy could not be made public, with his strength and merits, there would be no problem with him being promoted directly to Jonin and becoming a high-ranking official in the public eye. Now, he just needed to accumulate enough mission experience to become a Jonin. However, the title of Special Jonin was already enough for Nawaki for now; it was only half a level lower than a Jonin, and there was no significant difference in status or power between the two.