"As for the rebel ninja Shimura Danzō, according to our Public Security Department's intelligence, he has successfully escaped from the Land of Fire border. But his whereabouts are secret and our people are tracking them with all their strength. This person holds a lot of Konoha's secrets. If other great ninja villages obtain it, the consequences will be disastrous."
The atmosphere in the conference room dropped to freezing point. Senju Chen's report undoubtedly exposed the severe situation Konoha was facing in front of everyone. Internal and external troubles were about to break out.
"Everyone, I think everyone knows something about the situation in the village." Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice was hoarse and low, "Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze, gave his life for the village. Shimura Danzō, defected and fled the village. This time the village suffered unprecedented damage."
He looked around for a week, his eyes falling on everyone's face. "The previous comfort to the villagers and the resettlement of the families of those killed in the war have been completed. Now, the most urgent issue is to elect a new Hokage, stabilize the village, and deal with external crises that may occur next."
Mitokado Homura coughed slightly and broke the silence. "What Lord Third said is absolutely true. Hokage Position cannot be left hanging, otherwise the village will be leaderless. However, at this sensitive moment, it is crucial to choose a Hokage who can convince the public and has sufficient strength and prestige."
Utatane Koharu frowned and added, "What's more, Shimura Danzō's defection has also caused loopholes in the village's security system. We must make up for it as soon as possible and strengthen our vigilance."
"Then, the top priority is to elect a new Hokage." Utatane Koharu said solemnly, "The village cannot continue like this, otherwise, sooner or later, it will be cannibalized by other nin villages."
However, the choice of Hokage made it difficult for everyone present.
Hyuga Hiashi was the first to speak, "Fourth-sama has passed away, and there are very few people in the village who can take on big posts. Although Lord Third abdicated, his prestige is still there, is it...?"
He hasn't finished what he said, but his meaning is self-evident. Letting Hiruzen Sarutobi come out again is the safest choice at present.
Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and excused himself. "I am already in my old age and my energy is not as good as before. Moreover, Hokage Position needs the power of the new generation. Konoha cannot always rely on the older generation for its future."
Shikaku Nara pushed up his glasses and fell into deep thought, "Lord Minato Namikaze has passed away, Orochimaru defected among Sannin, Lord Jiraiya has been traveling abroad all year round, and Lady Tsunade has not returned for many years... There are indeed not many strong people in the village who can convince the crowd and stand alone."
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu looked at each other. They both had their own candidates in mind, but when they put them forward at this moment, they both felt that there was not enough weight.
Just when everyone was at a loss what to do, Senju Chen spoke again. His voice broke the deadlock in the conference room, with a calm and firm power.
"Seniors, I think there is currently no one in the village who is most suitable to take over Hokage Position." Senju Chen's eyes slowly swept over Hiruzen Sarutobi, and finally fell on the two consultant elders.
"Oh? Little Chen, what do you think?" A trace of curiosity flashed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes.
"I propose that my sister, Tsunade, take over the position of Fifth Hokage." Senju Chen said surprisingly.
As soon as this statement came out, there was a low discussion in the conference room.
"Princess Tsunade?"
"Hasn't she left the village for many years?"
"Although she is one of Sannin, she has never been interested in Hokage Position..."
Mitokado Homura frowned and said, "Little Chen, Tsunade has been away from the village for a long time, and has no interest in Hokage Position. Now let her come back to take over, I'm afraid..."
Senju Chen's expression did not change. He knew that these concerns were reasonable, but he had good reasons.
"Elder Mitokado Homura, I know your concerns. But please think about it carefully. In the current situation of internal and external difficulties, who can stabilize the village the fastest and make Shinobi World countries dare not act rashly?"
He looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi: "Although Lord Third is highly respected, as you said, his energy is not as good as before. Although the heads of other families in the village have their own talents, they ultimately lack the prestige to lead the entire Konoha."
"Sister, she is the granddaughter of First Hokage Hashirama Senju, the grandniece of Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, and one of Sannin. Her bloodline, her strength, her reputation, no matter what, is enough to convince all the villagers of Konoha, and it is also enough to scare other villages that are ready to take action."
"When Fourth Hokage was selected, if my sister had not been in the village, Hokage Position should have been in charge of her. Her strength and qualifications even far surpass Master Fourth Minato Namikaze."
Senju Chen's words made everyone present fall into deep thought.
Indeed, Tsunade's identity and strength are undisputed. She is the only bloodline of the Senju Clan, the most powerful medical ninja of Konoha, and one of the legendary Sannin. Her name has extraordinary weight in Shinobi World.
Utatane Koharu also pondered, "What Little Chen said is not unreasonable. Tsunade is indeed the most suitable candidate at present. It's just that Hokage's matter is not trivial, and we also need to follow her own wishes..."
"Let me solve this problem." Senju Chen interrupted Utatane Koharu.
"I am willing to go there in person and bring my sister back to the village. I believe that she will not stand idly by when the village is in danger."
"Little Chen, do you know where Tsunade is now?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked.
"Although there is no exact address, my sister has been away from home for many years in the past few years, and we occasionally exchange letters. It is not difficult to find her." Senju Chen answered confidently.
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu looked at each other. They knew that Senju Chen's proposal was almost the safest at present, especially since After the defection of Shimura Danzō. Tsunade, as the granddaughter of First and the princess personally named by the daimyo, her return can not only stabilize the morale of the army, but also block the outside world's mouth.
In addition, they are originally Senju Faction. If Tsunade becomes Hokage, then their Senju Faction status will be untouchable by Konoha.
"Agree."
"Agree."
"Agree."
"..."
"I also agree that Princess Tsunade will take over Hokage Position, but as Elder Koharu said, Hokage Position is not a child's play. If Princess Tsunade never comes back, we can't let Hokage Position hang around forever." Hyuga Hiashi changed the subject and spoke again.
"The village is in trouble right now. I suggest that before Princess Tsunade comes back, Lord Third will temporarily replace Konoha Hokage Position."
"Not bad."
"Agree."
"Well, I also agree with what Hyuga patriarch said."
"Agree."
"..."
This time Senju Chen didn't speak again, which was regarded as acquiescence to Hyuga Hiashi's proposal.
Seeing that he was so popular, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled slightly, put down his pipe, stood up and said solemnly.
"In this case... before Tsunade returns, I will temporarily take charge of village affairs on behalf of Hokage Position. When Tsunade returns, the succession ceremony of Fifth Hokage will be officially held."