Tsunade folded his hands in front of his chest.
"I want to verify it myself."
"Konoha can it get better."
None of the people in the office expected that Tsunade would give such an answer.
Jiraiya looked at her, his face became less playful and more complicated.
He knows Tsunade best.
If this woman had not been completely disappointed with the village, she would never have taken this kind of trouble.
Orochimaru's golden vertical pupils shrank slightly.
He didn't object.
Tsunade is willing to compete with Hokage, which is not a bad thing for him.
At least it is much better than Hiruzen Sarutobi continuing to be in power, or letting Danzo take the position of Hokage.
Hiruzen Sarutobi suppressed the surprise in his heart.
"Tsunade, your abilities and achievements are certainly enough."
"You are the granddaughter of First Hokage."
"One of Three Ninja."
"Medical Ninja is also the strongest Konoha."
"If you were to serve as Fourth Hokage, most of the ninjas in the village would recognize it."
Tsunade did not show joy because of this recognition.
She just looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi quietly.
Hiruzen Sarutobi continued.
"We will need to hold a follow-up meeting between Konoha High Command and representatives of various ninja clans."
"Solicit opinions from all parties."
"Submit the final result to Land of Fire Daimyo for confirmation."
"When Daimyo nods, Fourth Hokage can officially take office."
Hiruzen Sarutobi Speaking of this, the conversation suddenly changed.
"However, Tsunade."
"There's one thing I need to confirm in advance."
Tsunade's eyes turned cold.
Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke slowly.
"Has your Hemophobia recovered?"
"Hokage needs to bear the war and crisis."
"If Konoha suffers mass casualties again, blood and corpses cannot be avoided."
"Will this problem affect your performance of Hokage duties?"
Jiraiya's expression changed.
Minato Namikaze also frowned.
It is obviously inappropriate to mention Hemophobia at this time.
Tsunade is willing to compete.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, however, reopened the scars in her past that she least wanted to face in front of everyone.
This is not concern.
Instead, it is creating restrictions for Tsunade.
Tsunade stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi, the last bit of disappointment in his heart completely falling away.
Teacher is still Teacher.
Even if he is ready to abdicate.
Even if Konoha public opinion is boiling.
He still wants to use Advisory Council and the old high-level rules to continue to restrict the next generation Hokage.
After he took over the power of Mantra, he completely liquidated the Sarutobi faction.
That's why I deliberately mentioned Hemophobia at this time.
Tsunade exhaled slowly.
She wasn't angry.
There was no avoiding it either.
"My Hemophobia was cured a year ago."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's fingers stopped on the pipe.
Tsunade continued.
"Sand Village Battlefield, I will stay on the front line for a long time."
"Konoha All seriously injured people were treated by me and Medical Corps."
"During that time, I saw more blood and corpses every day than anyone else here."
"If Hemophobia hadn't recovered, it would have been impossible for me to persevere."
She looked at Fang Xu.
"Fang Xu helped me solve my psychological trauma."
"He used Genjutsu and Psychic to help me face everything that happened in the past."
"Dan Katō."
"Nawaki."
"There is also the pain that I have never dared to touch all these years."
Tsunade's voice did not tremble.
"Hemophobia is not a physical disease."
"It stems from psychological trauma."
"Now that the knot in my heart has been untied, Hemophobia will naturally not appear again."
The expression on Hiruzen Sarutobi's face completely froze.
He originally thought that Hemophobia could at least be a card that restricted Tsunade.
Unexpectedly, this problem was solved by Fang Xu a year ago.
What makes him even more uncomfortable is that Tsunade's performance in Sand Village Battlefield cannot be denied at all.
Countless Konoha Ninja have witnessed it with their own eyes.
Tsunade rescued thousands of injured people.
If she was really afraid of blood, she would have collapsed on the battlefield.
Jiraiya was stunned at first.
Then a look of uncontrollable joy appeared on his face.
"Tsunade!"
He took a step forward and his voice rose a bit.
"Is your Hemophobia really better?"
Tsunade looked at Jiraiya.
"Of course."
"You think I'd joke about something like this?"
Jiraiya scratched his white hair, and the smile on his face became more and more obvious.
"That's great."
"That's right."
"How can one of the dignified Three Ninja be stuck in the past?"
Orochimaru is not as excited as Jiraiya.
But when he looked at Tsunade, the coldness in his eyes was a little less.
"Congratulations."
"This is indeed cause for celebration."
Tsunade nodded slightly.
"Thank you."
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura didn't show much emotion.
Tsunade's recovery is not a real trouble for them.
No matter whether Tsunade or Minato Namikaze becomes Hokage, as long as Advisory Council and Administrative system still have a relationship with the Ninja clan, they will still be able to retain a considerable part of their power.
What really made the two of them wary was Fang Xu.
Fang Xu Whoever supports you will have the greatest confidence.
Shimura Danzō stood in the corner, his face becoming increasingly gloomy.
Orochimaru exits.
Jiraiya exited.
Fang Xu exits.
None of these people have any interest in Hokage Position.
Danzo felt like a stone was pressing on his chest.
The location of Hokage is clearly right in front of you.
But they all disliked it.
Since you don't want it.
Why can't you leave it to me?
Why can't I be Fourth Hokage?
Danzo's palms were clenched in his sleeves until they turned white.
He wanted to stand up.
I really want to tell everyone that only I can lead Konoha to true prosperity.
But he can't.
Hiruzen Sarutobi would not agree.
Tsunade would not agree.
Fang Xu would not agree even more.
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura will also not side with him.
Danzo realized it so clearly for the first time.
I am clearly at the top of Konoha.
Hold Root in your hands.
Master a large number of assassination ninjas.
Master countless secrets.
But when it came time to compete for Hokage Position, no one was willing to support him.
This kind of humiliation makes Danzo almost Crunch lose his teeth.
He lowered his head and suppressed all his unwillingness and anger deep in his heart.
Can't move now.
Must endure.
Wait until the right time.
Wait until everyone relaxes their guard.
He will make Hiruzen Sarutobi regret it.
It will make Tsunade regret it.
It will make Fang Xu regret it.
He will also make those who despise him pay the price.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at everyone in the room and finally made a decision.
"In this case, Fourth Hokage Candidate is temporarily designated as Tsunade and Minato Namikaze."
He stood up and picked up Hokage Hat on the table.
"Everyone, follow me to the high-level and ninja clan representative meeting."
"The final candidate of Fourth Hokage will be decided by on-site voting."
Hokage Tower The large conference room on the second floor was already full of people.
Representatives of Hyuga, Uchiha, Nara, Yamanaka, Akimichi and other Ninja Clans were all present.
Konoha Jonin also came mostly.
Hiruzen Sarutobi When he pushed the door open and entered, the conference room where people were talking in low voices instantly fell silent.
"Lord Hokage."
Everyone stood up and saluted.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked tired and raised his hand to press it.
"Everyone, take a seat."
Fang Xu, Tsunade, Jiraiya, Orochimaru and Minato Namikaze followed them into the conference room.
Shimura Danzō leaned on crutches and sat down Advisory Seat with a sullen expression.
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura did not speak either.
After everyone was seated, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly walked to the main seat.
He did not sit down immediately.
"Everyone is called together today to discuss a major matter related to the future of Konoha."
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at everyone in the conference room.
Faces came into view one after another.
There is Jonin who just returned from the front line.
There are representatives of the ninja clan who have lost their clan members.
There are also people who once had great respect for him, but now their eyes have become complicated.
"Third Shinobi World War lasts for years."
"Although Konoha achieved final victory, the price paid for this war is still too heavy."
"Many ninjas died on the front lines."
"Many families have lost loved ones."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice is very low.
"As Hokage, I was unable to end the war in time."
"Moreover, due to some of his own misjudgments, Konoha suffered losses that he should not have suffered."
The conference room was quieter.
Many frontline ninjas clenched their fists.
They thought of their companions who died on Sunagakure, Kirigakure and Hidden Stone Battlefield.
If only Fang Xu could enter the battlefield one year earlier.
Many people do come back alive.
Hiruzen Sarutobi did not avoid everyone's attention.
"This is a grave mistake on my part."
"I will take responsibility."
"In addition, my energy is not as good as before, and it is time to hand over Hokage Position to the next generation."