In fact, when Kumogakure announced the capture of Pakura, it already made the other ninja villages sweat.
After all, Pakura possesses both strength and potential, which will make Kumogakure even stronger.
But when Hiruzen Sarutobi announced his abdication and handed over the position of Fourth Hokage to Minato Namikaze, all the major ninja villages were truly taken aback.
After all, although Minato Namikaze performed exceptionally well in this great battle, Orochimaru was no less impressive in terms of prestige and strength.
No matter how you look at it, the position of Fourth Hokage should have been inherited by Hiruzen Sarutobi, a direct disciple of Hiruzen Orochimaru, not Minato Namikaze, who was only in his early twenties and merely a Minato Namikaze- disciple of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
But since Konoha had already made the announcement, the other ninja villages had no choice but to offer their congratulations.
Furthermore, Hiruzen Sarutobi sent out invitations, inviting the Kage from various ninja villages to Konoha to discuss matters, naturally concerning peace.
Although Third Shinobi World War has just ended and it may seem like the war is over in the short term, this is not the case.
However, in this war, the Kumogakure has demonstrated its power to sweep across the Shinobi World. If we don't stabilize them, the war might break out again.
We now need to buy Konoha enough time to research the Impure World Reincarnation Impure World Reincarnation and resurrect the First Hokage Hashirama Senju.
During this period, Hiruzen Sarutobi also hoped that the Five Great Nations could sign a peace agreement and develop for a period of time, which would also buy time for Konoha.
" Hiruzen Sarutobi actually invited us to Konoha. He's definitely up to something again."
Having received the invitation from the Konoha Ninja, Mei Terumi became somewhat wary.
Even she can see now that Hiruzen Sarutobi isn't as good as the Konoha Ninja claim.
"Even you noticed? So what do you think Hiruzen Sarutobi is thinking?"
Ziyun looked at Mei Terumi and smiled.
Even Mei Terumi knew that Hiruzen Sarutobi and that old man were full of bad intentions.
"Of course I don't have the ability to see through Hiruzen Sarutobi's thoughts, but I think Lord Raikage must know what Hiruzen Sarutobi is thinking."
Mei Terumi blinked ingratiatingly at Ziyun.
"Well, I really don't know what Hiruzen Sarutobi is thinking, but in any case, since they've invited us, we'll go. Besides, I'd like to take in a genius."
Ziyun truly didn't know what Hiruzen Sarutobi was thinking, daring to invite him to Konoha.
Isn't this like inviting a wolf into the house?
After all, the Fourth Hokage has been confirmed as Namikaze, so Orochimaru's defection is not far off, and all that's needed is for him to lure him away.
Moreover, Ziyun didn't care what methods Hiruzen Sarutobi might have in mind.
Faced with absolute power, any schemes and tricks are utterly futile.
" Kushina, Mikoto, Tsunade, I'm going to Konoha next. Does anyone want to come with me?"
Afterwards Ziyun returned home and inquired about Kushina, Tsunade, Mikoto.
If Ziyun didn't ask them, the three of them would definitely feel that he had neglected them, so Ziyun thought it would be better to ask them.
"Going to Konoha again? Okay, okay, I want to go!"
Kushina, upon hearing this, naturally jumped the most enthusiastically.
"I want to go too."
"I want to too."
Mikoto and Tsunade also wanted to go.
"Alright, then you guys come with me, that way I won't need to bring bodyguards," Ziyun said with a smile.
"They actually treated us like bodyguards?"
Kushina said angrily.
"What, aren't you a bodyguard or something?"
Ziyun lightly tapped Kushina's forehead with a finger imbued with Armament Haki.
"Ouch, Ziyun! Why do you always manage to hit me, even though I'm lava?"
Kushina touched the spot on her forehead where the Ziyun, and asked curiously.
"It's a secret, but since you've decided to go, let's set off quickly."
Soon, Ziyun set off with the three women.
The four of them arrived in Konoha quickly. After all, no fool in the Shinobi World would dare to stop the Raikage from taking action.
Ziyun even brought Kushina, Tsunade, Mikoto along the way, playing as they traveled to Konoha.
However, the three women seemed quite tired after arriving at Konoha. They had originally intended to blow up Ziyun, but unexpectedly, they were blown up instead.
Upon hearing that Ziyun had arrived with three women, Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally came to greet him personally, accompanied by high-ranking members of Konoha.
Actually, he didn't want to invite Ziyun to Konoha, as it would be tantamount to inviting a wolf into the house.
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi dared not refuse to send an invitation to the Kumogakure. After all, what if the Hidden Cloud Ziyun felt that he was being disrespected and angered them? So Hiruzen Sarutobi had no choice but to bite the bullet and send an invitation to the Kumogakure.
Unexpectedly Ziyun actually arrived, bringing Uchiha Mikoto, Kushina Uzumaki, and Tsunade with him.
The four strongest fighters from Kumogakure have all arrived; this is definitely like bringing in four scourges.
"I never expected the Third Hokage to personally come out to receive me. He's giving me so much face."
Ziyun looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi and smiled.
" The Fourth Lord Raikage could come is a tremendous honor for Konoha."
Hiruzen Sarutobi responded with a smile, but what he was really thinking was, of course, like he'd swallowed a fly.
After all, Kumogakure swallowed up half of Konoha's land, killed countless Konoha ninjas, and took away countless Konoha geniuses.
Having suffered defeats at the hands of Konoha in both Kumogakure Shinobi World Wars, how could Hiruzen Sarutobi possibly accept this?
"Please feel free to tour Konoha Lord Raikage. Once the other Kage from the various villages arrive, this meeting can begin."
" Jiraiya, you will act as the Fourth Lord Raikage's guide."
Hiruzen Sarutobi then had Jiraiya lead Ziyun and his group of four on a tour of Konoha.
It's called "leading," but it's really just surveillance.
After all, there's no way to control what Ziyun will do.
However, even if Jiraiya were to follow, he wouldn't be able to control it; it was probably just Hiruzen Sarutobi's own psychological comfort.
"No need for Jiraiya. I came to Konoha mainly to find someone. Call Orochimaru."
Ziyun refused Hiruzen Sarutobi's offer and told him to find someone else.
Upon hearing Ziyun's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi dared not agree directly.
Because he didn't know why Ziyun suddenly wanted to find Orochimaru. Given Yeyue Ziyun's personality, he must have something to say to Orochimaru, otherwise he wouldn't have specifically asked for Orochimaru.
"Oh? Third Lord Hokage, don't worry. I only sought out Orochimaru to discuss when he might choose to defect from Konoha and join Kumogakure."
Ziyun spoke without any mercy, completely ignoring the Konoha High Command and Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Upon hearing this, the Konoha High Command present were all taken aback.
Orochimaru betrayed the Kumogakure?
Are you kidding me? Orochimaru is one of the legendary Konoha Sannin of Konoha, and a direct disciple of the Third Hokage.
Konoha hadn't done anything to wrong him, so how could he possibly betray them?
" Fourth Lord Raikage, please stop joking. Why don't you stay in Konoha and enjoy some sightseeing?"
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi was internally cursing, he still smiled and tried to ease the awkwardness.
By recruiting Orochimaru in front of so many people, Yeyue Ziyun completely disregarded the Konoha High Command.
But the fact that he did this meant he had to force a smile, Hiruzen Sarutobi hated deeply.
"If you think I'm joking, then I'm joking."
Ziyun was too lazy to explain. Anyway, it was already destined that Minato Namikaze would be elected the Fourth Hokage, and Orochimaru's defection was also destined.
Since that's the case, there's no need to waste words with the Konoha High Command; I'll just go directly to Orochimaru.
"Let's go for a walk."
Afterwards, Ziyun led Tsunade, Mikoto, Kushina, and the others to the most bustling street in Konoha.
Jiraiya, having received a hint from Hiruzen Sarutobi, wanted to follow them.
I advise you not to come along; I don't like having people follow me.
Ziyun's face darkened.
"In that case, the Fourth Lord Raikage can make his own arrangements; we won't disturb him any longer."
Hiruzen Sarutobi up, signaling to Jiraiya the mission was canceled.
He had just felt an invisible pressure enveloping his heart, causing Hiruzen Sarutobi to tremble. He knew he had better not displease the Fourth Raikage.
After all, Ziyun's strength has advanced to the Six Paths Level, which is completely different from the life form of ordinary people.
Just now, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt like he was facing a sage, Jiraiya felt it even more intensely.
After all, he had been to the Three Great Sage Lands of Mount Myōboku, and the aura emanating from Ziyun's body was already close to that of the Great Toad Sage, which made Jiraiya even more wary of Ziyun.
"Is the Third Hokage really just going to let them move freely in Konoha like this...?"
Watching Ziyun's departing figure, the Nara Clan Head couldn't help but ask.
"There's no other way. We let the wolf into the house, and we'll have to bear the consequences. Jiraiya, now pass on my orders: no one is allowed to provoke Yeyue Ziyun. As long as no one provokes him, he won't attack ordinary people."
"Also, send someone to find Orochimaru immediately. Since Yeyue Ziyun just said that, it might be true. We absolutely cannot let Orochimaru fall into the Kumogakure."