Inside the conference room, all of Konoha's higher-ups fell silent. No one tried to dissuade the Third Hokage any longer. Everyone knew there was no way to stop Nawaki now.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at his most admired disciple with a complicated expression and said hoarsely, "Nawaki, I hope you will always remember what you just said.
Although our views may differ at times, everyone's starting point is for Konoha to develop and prosper!
Hikari's sacrifice this time was an accident. After I resign, I hope you will not continue taking your anger out on others!" Hiruzen's unspoken meaning was that after Nawaki took office, he should coexist peacefully with the various factions, continue maintaining the balance between Konoha's factions, and not wipe them all out.
Nawaki nodded sincerely at his words and promised, "Please rest assured, Teacher Sarutobi. Since you are willing to step forward and take all responsibility, then this matter ends here. I absolutely will not pursue anyone's responsibility afterward!"
Believing that Nawaki had agreed to his request, Hiruzen nodded happily. "Very good. As Hokage, you must learn tolerance in order to go far and make fewer mistakes."
"Teacher is right. This student will heed your teachings!" Nawaki answered respectfully, while silently reciting in his heart, I'm sorry, Teacher Sarutobi! Your philosophy of balance is something your student simply cannot accept. What I want is absolute power. Only then can I achieve the 'freedom' I seek. And only I can bring true peace to the Shinobi World!
Hiruzen Sarutobi had no idea that his disciple's thoughts were completely opposed to his own. He said with a gratified expression, "Then I can finally rest easy.
Time really does pass quickly. I still remember when I first met you. I was only in my thirties then, yet you called me