Upon hearing Naruto immediately turned around and asked with hopeful eyes, "Does Asuramaru have a solution?"
"The loss of a part of the soul is unavoidable, but the damage to the body is insignificant." As Asuramaru spoke, he released pure Demon Power.
The wound that had pierced Hiruzen Sarutobi's chest was healed, and the original injuries on his body were also rapidly healing themselves.
In the blink of an eye, they pulled him back from the brink of death.
This shocked the onlookers, as the potentially fatal injury healed itself at a visible speed.
It completely shattered everyone's worldview.
Even Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't believe it and pressed his hand against his chest, but the wound had indeed completely healed!
This was the second time he had felt the power of Deity, a power capable of controlling life and death!
After doing all this, Asuramaru once again dissipated into black mist, gradually merging into Naruto's body.
Asuramaru didn't seem to care about Naruto's thanks, having heard it countless times over the years.
Outside world.
Having come back to life, Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly stood up and thanked Naruto, saying, "I have to thank you so much this time, Naruto. Please also thank Asuramaru for me!"
"I will, Grandpa Three Generations."
Naruto nodded slightly in response.
Having done all this, Hiruzen Sarutobi returned to his original duty and began to direct the chaotic scene!
When the attack was completely resolved.
Baki, the mastermind behind the Sand Village's escape, but fortunately Gaara, who was a Jinchuriki, was left behind. Meanwhile, many ninja from the Sound Village were also captured.
They were all placed under centralized custody.
Everything is back on track.
Inside the Hokage Tower's office.
"Hiruzen, what do you want with me?" Danzo asked, somewhat puzzled.
In response to the questioning, Hiruzen Sarutobi stated coldly and directly, "Danzo, from this moment forward, you shall relinquish your position as leader of Root. Your Root will be disbanded and its members will be distributed among various departments of Konoha."
Upon hearing this, Danzo immediately lost his temper and shouted angrily.
"What are you doing, Hiruzen! Do you know how serious the problems will be without my Root?!"
But facing his former comrade, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally hardened his heart this time.
"I am well aware of this, and I am not asking you, but informing you!"
Allowing Danzo to continue controlling Root would inevitably be detrimental to Naruto, so all he could do was to completely strip Danzo of his power!
Danzo hadn't felt this kind of tough attitude in a long time, but the fact that it threatened his foundation still made him angrily rebuke it.
You'll regret this!
Having said that, he turned and pushed open the door, then turned and left.
"Bang!"
The heavy slam of the door slammed shut echoed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's ears, leaving him alone in the office, gazing out the window in silence for a long time.
Danzo, who left, also had a gloomy expression.
He was furious at being stripped of his rights, but fortunately, the Root ninjas had all been brainwashed, and he was confident that these subordinates would not betray him.
However, it became extremely difficult to carry out any actions afterward.
"Hiruzen Sarutobi, why wasn't you killed by Orochimaru that day...?"
Time passed.
A month has passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Sand Village have formed an alliance again and released Gaara and the other two.
He also wanted to hand over the Naruto position to Jiraiya, but was refused.
Reluctantly, they had to settle for second best and chose Tsunade, who was also one of the Tsunade.
The task of finding Tsunade was also entrusted to Jiraiya and his companion.
Based on intelligence, the two arrived in Tanzaku Town.
Naruto asked with some curiosity, "Perverted Sage, what kind of person is Tsunade?"
Upon hearing this, Jiraiya pondered for a moment before replying.
"You'll see when you get there, but if we don't hurry, who knows where that wild girl will go?"
As the two were talking...
Upon arriving at a nearby tavern, a beautiful figure was seen sitting not far away, with a diamond-shaped pattern beneath her long golden hair.
Upon seeing her for the first time, Jiraiya immediately recognized her and pointed at her, shouting.
"Tsunade!"
Tsunade was equally surprised.
"Jiraiya? What are you doing here?!"
Under her surprised gaze, Jiraiya quickly stepped forward and sat down opposite her, grumbling, "Finally found you! We're both exhausted."
Upon hearing this, Tsunade downed the drink in her cup in one gulp and said, "Speak, what do you want with me?"
Jiraiya didn't waste any words and spoke directly.
Tired of it? Said Qi Zhuanli Zhanqiao⑨⑷ ⑧ ⑶ Qiao 7⑧ 0
"It's the old man who wants you to go back and succeed as the Fifth Naruto."
Tsunade, however, didn't seem to care much about the position Danzo coveted. "It seems that matter was true after all. He's seriously injured this time; he's actually going to have to step down as Naruto."
[Thanks to Aiwei for the extra update! yay!]
Chapter 263 Touching Tsunade
As he spoke, a deck of cards was being dealt to Jiraiya. After dealing, the deck narrowed its eyes as it looked at the cards in its own hand.
Jiraiya picked up the cards in front of him, looked down at them, and continued, "I'll say it again, announcing your succession as the Fifth Naruto is the old man's decision."
He even disbanded the Root for this reason. Now, would you accept that?
Upon hearing this, Tsunade's expression was no longer as calm as before, after all, she needed to know the relationship between Sarutobi Hikaru and Danzo.
The fact that Danzo didn't even consider someone who sent Danzo to kill Hiruzen Sarutobi as a rogue ninja speaks volumes.
Unexpectedly, she has now struck with lightning speed, stripping Danzo of the center of power and clearing all obstacles for her succession.
Is this still the old man she knows?
Even so, Tsunade remained silent.
But little did they know, Hiruzen Sarutobi's main reason for doing all this was actually for Naruto Uzumaki's safety!
Seeing Jiraiya did not urge them on.
After a brief stalemate.
Tsunade had been silent for so long, finally made her choice with a serious expression. "I'm sorry, I refuse."
She has long lost her former passion; the departure of her lover and younger brother, as well as the darkness in the village, are all things she finds hard to accept.
She could only numb her heart by gambling, and now that she's reached this point, she's completely given up hope.
Even after being rejected, Jiraiya remained nonchalant and made a joke.
"That sounds so familiar. I gave you the same answer when I confessed my feelings to you back then."
However, Naruto, who was sitting next to him, suddenly spoke up at this moment, "I'm sorry to interrupt your conversation, but please allow me to say a few words."
Tsunade, although I don't know why you refused to become Naruto, there must be a reason why you were recommended by the Third Hokage.
So even if you refuse, I will not give up trying to persuade you!
This statement took Tsunade slightly by surprise.
Looking at the sunny young man not far away, it was as if I saw familiar figures in him.
When he came to his senses, he couldn't help but laugh.
"Jiraiya, this child is very similar to your former apprentice, not only in temperament but also in appearance. I just wonder how his talent compares to that guy's."
Speaking of this, Jiraiya couldn't help but laugh.
"Compared to the Fourth Naruto, no one else seems quite good enough."
However, his tone shifted abruptly, and he continued with a serious expression, "But Naruto is different. Among all the geniuses I've encountered, none can compare to him!"
Upon hearing this, Tsunade's eyes flashed with shock, and she couldn't help but take a few more glances at the young man in front of her, her heart filled with curiosity.
Just how talented can this kid be to be praised like this by Jiraiya?
"You little brat who's been talked to like that by you really piques my curiosity. How about we go out and see for ourselves?"
Upon hearing this, Jiraiya became interested.
"Then let Naruto give it a try."
In the blink of an eye.
The group had already arrived outside the shop; it was already late.
Night fell.
With the help of the lamplight, the two stood facing each other.
Tsunade smiled, slightly swaying her neck, and said, "I'll fight you with just one finger. If you can touch me, I'll give you the pendant I wear on my chest, how about that?"
Looking at the pendant, Naruto felt that it was really big, but he quickly came back to his senses and replied with a firm gaze.
"Then it's a deal!"
With a Naruto's hand, several Tri-Pronged Kunai lightning speed.
The next moment.
Suddenly, a golden flash appeared in their field of vision.
This scene left Tsunade stunned, and she exclaimed in shock, "Flying Thunder God? He's already learned it and can use it skillfully at such a young age?!"
Only now did she truly realize just how terrifying Naruto's talent was!
It wasn't until Naruto patted her shoulder that she snapped out of her shock, looked at the boy in front of her, and smiled as she took off the pendant from her chest.
He smiled, feigning a hint of helplessness, and said, "Before I give you the pendant, I'd like to ask you one more question."
Upon hearing this, Naruto put away his kunai and calmly looked at the other person.
"Sure."
Having received a reply, Tsunade immediately inquired.
What is your dream?
When asked about his dreams, Naruto answered without hesitation, "My dream is to become Naruto and then personally end this chaotic world!"
Upon hearing this, Tsunade seemed to see the shadows of her younger brother and lover in him; they all shared the same dream.
Her heart, which had long since died, began to beat again at that moment.
Remove the pendant and put it around Naruto's neck.
She couldn't help but smile wryly, "To be honest, you really moved me, but I'm suffering from hemophobia right now and am completely unable to become Naruto."
Upon hearing this, Naruto replied with a serious expression.
"I believe you can overcome hemophobia!"
Looking at the determined young man before her, Tsunade ultimately couldn't bring herself to refuse.
After observing for a while Jiraiya, seeing that the time was ripe, immediately spoke up, "Hemophobia is not easy to treat. Looks like I'll be busy again."
Tsunade a wry smile as she looked at the two of them.