Senju Chen did withdraw from the battlefield early and did not persist to the end. This is a fact. But in terms of personal achievements alone, they are definitely no less than or even better than anyone in Konoha.
Senju Chen Why did you come back early? Don't you, old guy, have any idea?
It wasn't because he was so popular on the front line and had so much credit. According to the momentum at that time, if he were to continue fighting, even Hokage Position would be booked to leave directly. Transferring him back was a collective tacit understanding among the top management. You, Danzo, were the most active one at the beginning.
How about now, how about using this as a reason to suppress him?
Everyone here is considered a shameless person, so no one took Danzo's words.
Uchiha Fugaku sat there with an expressionless face, tapping his slender fingers gently on the smooth tabletop, making a soft "click, click" sound.
He knew that Danzo's words were obviously meant for Senju Chen, but secretly he was also beating himself up.
He felt like a mirror in his mind. He and Senju Chen had both committed the same "taboo" - high achievements would shock the master.
If I hadn't thought quickly, followed Senju Chen's advice in time, and rejected the huge credit for killing Third Mizukage, I'm afraid that I might not be able to sit here and have a meeting with everyone now.
Thinking of this, Fugaku glanced at the senior executives present, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously raised a subtle arc.
Old guys, I asked you to plot against me, Uchiha Clan, now it's your turn to have a headache, right?
"Danzo." Hiruzen Sarutobi sensed everyone's gaze and glanced at Danzo with a calm tone, but with unquestionable majesty, "Senju Chen is Konoha's hero. There is no doubt about this."
In one sentence, this matter was directly determined.
Danzo's face froze slightly and he said no more. He just didn't want Senju Chen's image to be too sharp.
To be honest, everyone here knows that it is fortunate that Senju Chen is young, otherwise everyone would start discussing when Senju Chen would succeed to the throne.
However, even if the next Senju Chen is not elected, as long as he does not betray the village or die during this period, the next one will basically not run away. So in fact, everyone here is willing to give Senju Chen a goodwill, and only Shimura Danzō is willing to be the leader.
"I propose." Mitokado Homura said solemnly, "Senju Chen will also be awarded the title of "Combat Hero" and promoted to Elite Jonin. At the same time, in view of his amazing attainments in Ninjutsu and tactics, he can be considered to be a visiting professor of the Ninja Academy."
This proposal was quite satisfactory, giving both honor and status, but cleverly avoiding real power.
Shikaku Nara frowned slightly, picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
After spending more than a year with Strategic Command's "colleagues", he had a pretty good impression of the boy named Senju Chen.
This kid is simply a born strategist.
The theories about war and tactics he put forward, and even some of his casual thoughts, made him, Minister Strategic Command, shine.
Shikaku feels that in two years, he can give up his position as minister Strategic Command to him, so that he can retire early and go home to spend time with his wife and children, play chess and look at the clouds in the sky. How great.
Shikaku Nara was about to speak when an unexpected voice rang.
"I don't think it's enough."
The speaker is also Konoha High Command. This person has always been following Danzo. It can be said that he is Danzo's most loyal dog.
As soon as he opened his mouth, everyone's eyes were focused on him, even Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes.
Huh? Which song is this from?
"I think it would be too cheap to only give Elite Jonin such an extraordinary feat as Senju Chen and the false title of 'hero'!" The elder said with "righteous indignation" on his face, "If word spreads, wouldn't it mean that we Konoha will be ridiculed by the world? Will we be called mean to meritorious officials?"
He straightened his back and said loudly, "I suggest that Senju Chen directly join Council of Elders and become one of the decision-makers of Konoha! Only in this way can we show that the village attaches great importance to heroes!"
Go ahead, aren't you Danzo's lackey? When did you change sides? Why didn't we know?
And even if you change camps? Are you going too far with Senju Chen? Let a teenager become an elder? Is this something a human can say? Why don't you go to heaven?
As soon as this statement came out, it can be said that everyone in the audience was shocked.
Even Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned slightly and tightened his fingers on the pipe.
Everyone was stunned and looked at Shimura Danzō.
Just now, wasn't it you, Danzo, who was desperately trying to suppress Senju Chen and prevent the village from giving him too many rewards?
How come in the blink of an eye, your people proposed to let him reach the sky in one step and directly enter Council of Elders?
Can you control your subordinates?
"Are you crazy!" Utatane Koharu was the first to snap and objected sternly, "Senju Chen He is only thirteen years old! Let a thirteen-year-old child enter Council of Elders? What do you think the decision-making level of Konoha is? Are children playing house?"
"Murasato, high-level meetings are serious places. Don't make such boring jokes in such an important meeting." Mitokado Homura followed Utatane Koharu in scolding the high-level executive.
Although Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu both belong to the Senju faction, reporting merits to Senju Chen will help increase the prestige of their faction. After all, Senju Chen is the "flag" of their faction.
The higher the reputation of Senju Chen, the greater the prestige of their faction. Just like the two top commanders of this Shinobi World war, they are also the two people who have contributed the most, Jiraiya and Orochimaru. They are both direct disciples of Third Hiruzen Sarutobi.
You must know that in the original work, although Third Shinobi World War Konoha won, it was actually a tragic victory. Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi took the initiative to take responsibility for the war losses, and finally even resigned from his position as Hokage.
In addition, Minato Namikaze has made decisive military exploits in the war many times, and its "Yellow Flash" reputation shocked the entire Shinobi World, and its reputation reached its peak in the entire Konoha.
Finally, after a lot of competition among all parties, Minato Namikaze was recommended by Jiraiya and with the consent of Land of Fire, Minato Namikaze successfully succeeded Fourth Hokage.
But now Konoha can be said to have achieved an overwhelming victory in this Shinobi World war. Although the casualties are still heavy, the follow-up results are rich. Konoha has a profound deterrent to the entire Shinobi World, which is second only to First Shinobi World War.
It can be said that Konoha won so beautifully this time that no one dares to propose that Hiruzen Sarutobi abdicate in favor of someone better.
So everyone's suggestions for Minato Namikaze and Orochimaru are the candidates for Hokage.
The same goes for Senju Chen. Although Senju Chen is now the "flag-bearer" of Senju Faction, he is still young and has no real power.
But it's different when you enter Council of Elders. Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu are just members of Council of Elders. Once Senju Chen is equal to them in terms of power and status, will Senju Faction still have the final say in the future?