"Huh? What is this?" Shizune noticed the newspaper first. She picked it up curiously. When she saw the title clearly, her whole body froze.
"How... how could it be possible?!" she exclaimed, and the tea cup in her hand fell to the table with a clang, and the tea spilled all over.
"What's the matter? What's all the fuss about." Tsunade was playing with the fox mask he just bought with great interest, and glanced over with dissatisfaction.
When her eyes fell on the newspaper, the smile on her face froze instantly.
She grabbed the newspaper and stared at every word on it with her green eyes.
"Resignation... election Fourth project..." Tsunade muttered to himself, the expression on his face became extremely complicated. There was shock, disdain, and ridicule, but most of all, it was an indescribable sadness.
"The old man... actually would take the initiative to abdicate?" Tsunade Even so, her hand holding the tea cup was trembling slightly.
Hiruzen Sarutobi is her teacher, the person who once taught her and led her. Although she was extremely disappointed with the latter's handling of Nawaki and Zuan's death, as well as his treatment of Senju Chen, the relationship between master and disciple cannot be cut off by cutting it off.
"Lady Tsunade... This war has just ended. The village... the village will not be in chaos, right?" Shizune's face was full of worry.
The replacement of Hokage is a big deal for any ninja village. Especially now that the war has just ended and people's hearts are unstable.
"Chaos? Humph, it's already been a mess." Tsunade picked up the tea cup and drank the cold tea in one gulp, with a hint of ridicule in his tone, "The way it is now, it's just a complete squeeze of the pustule."
She looked at Senju Chen, who had been silent all this time. "Little Chen, what do you think about this?"
Senju Chen picked up the newspaper and read it carefully.
"Lord Hokage chose to abdicate at this time, which is indeed a bit unexpected. The newspaper said that it was because of some decisions made during the war that aroused dissatisfaction and doubts among the villagers...Lord White Fang's matter, as well as your matter, sister, have all been revealed."
"I'm afraid there is someone behind this who is adding fuel to the flames."
Hiruzen Sarutobi, what you care about most in your life is the reputation of "Hokage" and the love of the villagers. The person behind it seized on his weakness and used the most vicious conspiracy to push him into a desperate situation.
Retreat to advance? Cut off the tail to survive?
But it's too late.
When you choose to compromise for the so-called "village stability", choose to sacrifice Hatake Sakumo, and choose to turn a blind eye to the decline of the Senju Clan, your ending is already doomed.
"Then... who will be the next Hokage?" Shizune asked nervously.
"Who else could there be?" Tsunade Although she has not been here for several years, Konoha still pays attention to some news.
"On the surface, it's just those few people. That guy Jiraiya is definitely not interested. The only ones left are your teacher Orochimaru and your Brother Minato."
She paused and then added, "Of course, it's hard to say secretly, for example, Shimura Danzō who dreams of being Hokage."
My sister sees it very clearly.
Minato Namikaze, with public opinion, military exploits and support from Jiraiya, is the most popular.
Orochimaru, has prestige, strength, and status as a disciple of Third, but lacks human support.
As for that old guy Danzo...
In Senju Chen's mind, the old man with a cane and one sinister eye appeared in his mind.
This old guy has been holding back for so many years and finally waited for the opportunity. He will definitely fight for that position by any means necessary.
"Little Chen, who do you think can succeed you?"
"Sister is asking, who do I like more?" he asked softly.
Tsunade snorted, acquiescing. Shizune next to her also pricked up her ears and looked at Senju Chen nervously. Her pure eyes were filled with worries about the future.
"Teacher, he..." Senju Chen pondered for a moment. The teacher here naturally refers to Orochimaru, "Teacher, he has sufficient strength and qualifications, and he is Lord Third's disciple, so he has a legitimate name. But the teacher's behavior style all year round may not be acceptable to the people in the village."
He paused and then turned his attention to another name.
"As for Brother Minato, he has made great contributions in this war and his reputation is at its peak. He is also supported by Lord Jiraiya. During this wedding of Brother Minato and Sister Kushina, I found that the villagers love him very much. This is his biggest advantage."
His analysis is objective and calm, without any personal preference.
"You don't need to say that?" Tsunade picked up the tea cup, poured the already cold tea down his throat, and let out a disdainful sneer, "But these two people have a good relationship with you. Orochimaru It's you Teacher, I really have nothing to say about you. That boy Minato Namikaze, and that girl Kushina got married, and it was you who sent her out of the palace. To you, it seems that there is no big difference between the two of them when they come to power."
Hearing this, Senju Chen showed a gentle smile on his face and nodded, "Sister said yes. Whether it is the teacher or Bro Minato, they will become Hokage, and there will be no harm to me or us Senju Clan."
What he didn't say was that to him, the difference between the two men was actually very big when they came on stage.
Minato Namikaze, the embodiment of light, is the hero of Konoha. If he takes over, Konoha will usher in a relatively peaceful and stable period. I can develop stably and gain enough living space for myself through a good relationship with him. But sometimes the light is too strong, which also means too many rules and too many constraints.
And Orochimaru...
I am the direct disciple of Orochimaru. Once Orochimaru succeeds Hokage, it is certain that the next Hokage will be me, and Orochimaru will become Hokage. If so, many of my plans can be put on the table directly, and I will have the entire Konoha as my backer, including the idea of the Uchiha Clan's "World Police" and my own "Food Is Heaven" plan, which can all be rolled out directly.
But as a teacher, I still understand that Orochimaru's desire for forbidden experiments and eternal life cannot be suppressed by Hokage's position and title.
Both have their pros and cons, but they are both within control for the time being.
What really troubled him was the name hidden under the water.
"But," Senju Chen changed the topic, the gentle smile on his face disappeared, and his voice became colder, "There is one person who absolutely cannot do it."
Tsunade raised his eyelids, and Shizune also looked over curiously.
"Shimura Danzō." Senju Chen gently placed the teacup in his hand back on the table.
"If that old guy takes that position..." He said every word, his voice was so calm that there was no wave, but it revealed an unquestionable determination.
"Then Konoha, there is no need to stay any longer."
"..."