In-Depth Analysis of Hiruzen Sarutobi

For a moment, Dodai could only feel that this method seemed to be the only way to solve the problem. Only by actually fighting could one side be completely convinced and these messy conflicts be completely resolved.

However, Dodai became a little suspicious again at this point, because he couldn't help but feel that the other party's sudden display of understanding and the emergence of such a reasonable solution might indicate some further conspiracy.

So, filled with suspicion, he tentatively asked Yun Yan:

"Yun Yan, the method you proposed is very... very feasible."

"However, you're going into battle alone, while we can send people at will. Besides, the battle will take place in Cloud Thunder Gorge within our Lightning Country. Isn't that too disadvantageous for you?"

Yun Yan's expression turned slightly cold, and his tone began to show some impatience:

"What? Are you asking for it? I finally came up with a reasonably good solution, one that's even in your favor. Don't you want to resolve it this way?"

It feels right! It feels right! This fearless vibe is definitely the right one, and this impulsive tone really makes sense.

Listening to Yun Yan's words and sensing Yun Yan's inexplicable temper, Dodai suddenly felt at ease for some reason, as if this was Yun Yan's style. He immediately nodded and said:

"No, no, we think this solution is excellent. It's the only solution besides negotiation; it seems like the only way is to actually fight a battle."

With a cold snort of annoyance, Yun Yan glared coldly at the delegation from Kumogakure, including their leader, Dodai.

"Actually, I have an even better solution. I'll just kill you all here, then anger the Fourth Raikage, forcing him to come over. Then, to catch the leader first, I'll take down the Fourth Raikage."

That solves everything, and your Kumogakure won't be barking so wildly anymore. Isn't that great?"

As expected, these even more impolite words, which were even suspected of being insults, caused the Kumogakure delegation to change their expression.

If this had happened in the past, the Kumogakure delegation members, known for their short tempers, would have already slammed their fists on the table and started yelling at Yun Yan.

But who can blame us for the changed circumstances? Who can blame us for Yun Yan's current unreliable behavior, which is both too forceful and too chaotic? Nobody can predict what he might do next.

If he suddenly loses his mind and starts killing everyone in the Kumogakure delegation, it doesn't seem impossible.

Therefore, the group of people from the Kumogakure delegation could only suppress their anger and remain silent in frustration.

Moreover, the Dodai had just given them an order: if they wanted to speak, they had to ask for permission Dodai; Dodai, they wouldn't be able to speak.

This was frustrating and there was nothing that could be done, but at least the group from the Kumogakure delegation quieted down and stopped spewing nonsense.

The negotiations had reached a point where they were almost over, and Yun Yan, no longer wanting to engage in any more pretense, waved his hand and addressed the Dodai in front of him directly:

"Alright, that's settled then, that's settled."

"You should go back and tell the Fourth Raikage about this. I'll be waiting for you in Cloud Thunder Gorge within your territory in ten days. We'll settle all our old and new scores then, and give you a proper and thorough account of everything."

Dodai nodded gravely.

"Well, that's all we can do for now."

At this point, he slowly stood up, and the Kumogakure delegation behind him also stood up.

After standing up, Dodai became very polite this time. He looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had been sitting there quietly, and at least nodded to him.

"Lord Hokage, since that's the case, we'll be leaving now. We're about to officially depart Konoha. Until we meet again..."

"If you're going to leave, then leave now. Stop wasting your time talking. I'm not planning to keep you for lunch, and forget about dinner."

"You've been treated so well in Konoha these past few days, it's like throwing good money after bad. I don't want to keep feeding you these treats anymore; it's such a waste."

At this critical moment, Yun Yan uttered those extremely impulsive words again, making Dodai's face extremely ugly. Dodai had something he wanted to say but couldn't.

After glaring indignantly at Yun Yan, Dodai ultimately said nothing and led the delegation from Kumogakure away from the Hokage's office.

With a chaotic and unpredictable troublemaker like Yun Yan around, I'm sure they'll run faster than rabbits this time, and definitely leave Konoha as quickly as possible to return to their Kumogakure.

After the group left, only Yun Yan and Hiruzen Sarutobi remained in the Hokage's office.

Oh, right, there's actually another Danzo, but Danzo has always been Yun Yan's stepping stone, and he's always been under Yun Yan's control by the Mangekyō Sharingan's Genjutsu, so he wasn't counted.

And so, in the quiet Hokage's office, Yun Yan sat there, looking extremely calm and composed.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat behind his desk, looking extremely exhausted, as if he had suffered the most devastating blow of his life. He looked more than just a few years older.

After a moment of silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally raised his head, his gaze turning to Yun Yan with an extremely complex expression:

Why aren't you saying anything?

To be honest, Yun Yan hadn't expected Hiruzen Sarutobi's first words to him to be this, but in his opinion, it wasn't important, so Yun Yan replied naturally:

"I can't think of anything to say, and I don't really have anything to say to you. If we were to have a deep conversation, I might not be able to resist scolding you."

He let out a deep sigh of relief. The wrinkles on Hiruzen Sarutobi's old face seemed to deepen. He looked up at Yun Yan with an almost pleading, pitiful expression, wanting to confirm one thing:

"Yun Yan, am I really such a failure as Hokage?"

"You're only just finding out?"

Hearing Yun Yan's subconscious words, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked pained. He hesitated for a long time before finally saying:

"Yes, I think I just realized that."

Unexpectedly, even at this point, Yun Yan showed him absolutely no mercy, tearing away his last shred of dignity.

"You didn't just realize this now; you realized it a long time ago. It's just that you were unwilling to face reality, unwilling to recognize yourself, and unwilling to confront all of this."

In the end, you've been deceiving yourself from beginning to end; you're pathetic, pathetic, and hateful all at once.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was speechless. He really didn't know what to say, because Yun Yan had really dissected him completely and clearly. That's just who he is.

Now that the conversation had started, Yun Yan was also interested in commenting on Hiruzen Sarutobi, so he directly addressed Hiruzen Sarutobi:

"Old man Sarutobi, first of all, let me make one thing clear: I don't have a very good impression of you, so my evaluation of you is subjective. You can listen to it or not, but I'm definitely going to say it."

I think you're a competent politician, but definitely not a competent Hokage.

In certain eras and under certain special circumstances, Konoha does indeed need a competent politician like you to navigate and get through some difficult times.

But that era and that time have passed, and you have become corrupt and decadent again, yet you refuse to admit your corruption and weakness.

At this time, Konoha needed a new Hokage capable of leading everyone forward. Clearly, you weren't that kind of Hokage, so you made one mistake after another, ultimately hindering the entire Konoha."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked to be in great pain; the old man's voice trembled slightly. He still didn't want to face reality, and he was still genuinely resentful of these cowardly people.

"Did I... did I neglect Konoha?"

Yun Yan sneered and continued his attack:

"I'm being kind by using the word 'delay' to give you face. In fact, you've ruined Konoha!"

Since that's the case, let's count them one by one on our fingers.

Let's not talk about the time when you had the reputation of Shinobi Hero, were still relatively young, and had relatively strong political skills before becoming weak and corrupt. Let's start from that time onwards.

First of all, you don't understand the roles of these three elders. How can the power of the Hokage be delegated to others? How can it be divided among them?

Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, there's no need to say more. They're two people who occupy the toilet without doing their job and even stir up trouble. I feel disgusted just talking about them.

Take Danzo for example.

Danzo's personality is ruthless and selfish, and you already know how filthy his heart is, so I don't need to repeat it.

But you knew this person was like this, yet you still let him form Root, made him an elder of Konoha, and gave him so much power. Are you out of your mind?