Sarutobi Hiruzen raised an eyebrow.
This was an opportunity.
Soon, the Anbu Ninja who had just left returned to the Hokage Office. "Lord Third Hokage, Gofū, Mikazuki, and Kokuyoru have already gone to support Yataka. Should I go provide backup?"
"No need. Come here," Sarutobi Hiruzen said gravely.
The Anbu Ninja came to his side.
Sarutobi Hiruzen pointed at Minato Namikaze's figure in the Crystal Ball. "Lead Minato toward Kushina."
"Yes." The Anbu Ninja accepted the order, though he still had some doubts. He could not help asking, "Lord Third Hokage, Minato Namikaze is very strong, but he was only recently promoted to Special Jonin. Isn't it too dangerous to send him? What if he acts rashly—"
"Don't worry. Minato won't. Go," Sarutobi Hiruzen said calmly.
"Yes." The Anbu Ninja promptly left.
This incident was a good opportunity for Sarutobi Hiruzen—an opportunity to maintain balance.
White Fang's achievements and prestige were too great, while the old men of the Senju Clan were also growing restless.
Although Jiraiya had no intention of competing for the position of Fourth Hokage, he had also earned illustrious achievements in this Ninja World War.
Compared with Orochimaru, Jiraiya would likely be more inclined to support Tsunade.
Thus, Sarutobi Hiruzen would rather have Jiraiya support his disciple, Minato Namikaze.
After all, there was still time!
Although he had begun considering grooming a successor, he did not want to retire so early. At the very least, he would wait until after fifty before putting the election of the Fourth Hokage on the agenda.
There were still many things left undone, so he needed to create a balanced situation.
After all, an entire Sarutobi Clan stood behind him. He could not afford to fall so easily.
If Tsunade took office, whether she restored the Senju Clan's name or