"No, Lord Raikage, please don't misunderstand. I've come on behalf of Konoha to offer our sincerity to Kumogakure. We are willing to form an alliance with Kumogakure."
"I just hope that Kumogakure won't attack Konoha."
Orochimaru quickly said, afraid that Ziyun would misunderstand his meaning.
"Heh, Orochimaru, I heard you volunteered to come and negotiate with my Kumogakure this time. It seems you're quite interested in the position of Fourth Hokage."
"However, if I may be frank, the position of Fourth Hokage is simply not going to be given to you."
" Orochimaru, do you want to see what happens to you in Konoha?"
After saying that Ziyun chuckled mischievously, because he had suddenly become interested.
Ziyun was somewhat looking forward to seeing what choices Orochimaru would make after the Third Shinobi World War ended and he witnessed his fate in Konoha.
Then the Time-Time Fruit's power activated!
" Lord Raikage, what are you trying to do to me?"
Orochimaru suddenly felt a sense of foreboding. Before he could even assume a defensive stance, a flash of golden light appeared before his eyes, and the world spun around him.
When Orochimaru opened his eyes again, he found that his surroundings seemed unchanged, yet there was something strange about them.
Because everyone here knows each other, because they are all ninjas from Konoha.
But everyone looked as if they had aged several years, creating an inexplicable eeriness.
"Don't worry, this is my ability. We are now in Konoha, and what you are seeing is the situation in Konoha after the Third Shinobi World War."
At this moment, Ziyun spoke up leisurely from the side.
"What exactly did you do to me? Why do I feel this way? Is it Genjutsu?"
Orochimaru stared at Ziyun warily and asked.
"You can give it a try."
Ziyun smiled brightly and said.
Orochimaru then activated his Chakra and discovered it was not Genjutsu.
In other words, all of this... is real!
Orochimaru's heart was churning like a raging storm!
I... I actually traveled through time?!
What a terrifying Ninjutsu! The Fourth Raikage has actually mastered the power to travel through time.
"Don't be surprised. Haven't you always dreamed of becoming the Fourth Hokage? Now I can show you whether your efforts can truly make you the Fourth Hokage."
Ziyun said leisurely.
To be honest, this was the first time Ziyun had used this ability, so Ziyun very excited.
Because Ziyun didn't know what had happened in this world either, after all, it was a world she had traveled to.
In order not to affect the timeline, Ziyun even had Orochimaru hide in the alternate dimension Door-Door Fruit.
In this way, he can see everything outside without causing any impact on the world.
It was observing the entire event entirely from the perspective of a bystander.
"This means... Konoha has been defeated?"
Orochimaru's vertical pupils flashed with a glint of light, while everyone on the streets of Konoha hung their heads in dejection.
It was clear that Konoha's results in the Third Shinobi World War were far from ideal, as despair permeated the faces of everyone present.
Meanwhile, inside the Konoha office, the Konoha F4 also had very serious expressions.
" Hiruzen, this great battle has ended in defeat, and the doubts surrounding you, even within Konoha, have reached their peak. To appease the people and win their hearts, it's time for you to consider stepping down."
Danzo said with a cold face.
"I know that, the question is... who should be given the Hokage position?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi wore a bitter expression, clearly unable to let go of his attachment to power.
But the situation has already become this way, and if he doesn't step down, he will eventually be forced out of office by public resentment.
It would be better to step down voluntarily and save face.
"It's very simple. Although we suffered a crushing defeat, two players performed exceptionally well in these Third Shinobi World War!"
"One of them is Orochimaru, one of the legendary Konoha Sannin defeated Sunagakure and captured many people in the Battle of Kikyo Pass!"
"The other one is the Yellow Flash, Minato Namikaze, who repeatedly saved the day during the Third Shinobi World War and is famous throughout the Shinobi World!"
"Utatane Koharu," said the two elders Homura Mitokado.
"Is this... a discussion about the successor to the next Hokage?"
Orochimaru, who was in another dimension, saw this scene and a glint of light flashed in his vertical pupils.
It seems all my efforts have paid off; in the eyes of Konoha High Command, I am one of the candidates for the Fourth Hokage!
"Hehe."
Seeing Orochimaru's expression, Ziyun felt a surge of joy.
The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.
I wonder what Orochimaru's reaction would be if he saw that Minato Namikaze was chosen as the Fourth Hokage.
"I recommend Orochimaru! Orochimaru was named one of the Konoha Sannin by Yeyue Ziyun during the Second Shinobi World War, leaving behind countless legends. For the past twenty years, he has made great contributions to Konoha and is the person who has completed the most S-rank Ninjutsu in Konoha."
"Regardless of reputation, battle record, strength, or achievements, he is undoubtedly the deserving candidate for the Fourth Hokage."
"As for Minato Namikaze, he did perform exceptionally well in the Third Shinobi World War, but he is too young, and his selection as Hokage would not be convincing."
Danzo spoke first.
As someone who secretly collaborated with Orochimaru in many shady ways, he naturally recommended Orochimaru.
"I think Danzo makes a good point."
I second that.
Utatane Koharu, Homura Mitokado, agreed to the suggestion.
In their view, Orochimaru was indeed a more suitable candidate to become the Fourth Hokage.
After all, he had been famous for a long time, and in terms of strength, he was Konoha Sannin, a title bestowed upon him by Yeyue Ziyun, the strongest Shinobi World.
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In terms of achievements, Orochimaru completed 108 S-rank missions for Konoha, surpassing Jiraiya who ranked second. (Note: These were Orochimaru's achievements before his defection; after his defection, they were surpassed by Jiraiya's sub-S-rank missions.)
In terms of outstanding performance, the Battle of Kikyo Mountain resulted in a Sunagakure defeat for Konoha, giving Konoha a much-needed respite.
Minato Namikaze was indeed strong, but in terms of achievements and fame, he was no match for Orochimaru, and Minato Namikaze was only in his early twenties.
Becoming Hokage at such a young age might not be convincing to the public.
"As expected, compared to Minato, I'm the only one more suitable to Fourth Hokage."
Upon seeing this, Orochimaru's vertical pupils within the Door-Door Fruit's alternate dimension flashed with excitement.
They truly deserve to have worked so hard for Konoha for so long. It seems that although the Konoha F4 has done many despicable things, they are still very discerning when it comes to this kind of matter.
"You're all right, but I recommend Minato Namikaze!"
Just then, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke up.
" Teacher Sarutobi... what's this?"
Orochimaru was stunned, not understanding why his teacher would recommend Minato Namikaze.
In terms of achievements and fame, I am far superior to Minato Namikaze.
In terms of strength, although Minato Namikaze possesses the Flying Thunder God Technique, making him virtually invincible, I wouldn't easily lose to him.
Why... exactly?
Orochimaru long; the next moment, he immediately understood.
" Hiruzen, you're insane... Minato Namikaze is too young. Minato Namikaze Hokage such a young age is hard to convince the people."
Danzo, Utatane Koharu, Homura Mitokado were all stunned.
"Hmph, isn't it precisely because he's young that he's more suitable to be Hokage?"
At that moment, a meaningful smile appeared on Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips.
You mean?
The tacit understanding developed over many years of partnership allowed Danzo and the two elders to instantly grasp the meaning behind Hiruzen Sarutobi's words.
It was precisely because Minato Namikaze was young enough that he was suitable to be Hokage!
After all, he is too young and inexperienced, and it's inevitable that he's impetuous, which is why he needs guidance even more.
In this way, wouldn't the power of Konoha still be in the hands of our F4?
"Yes, Hiruzen is right Minato Namikaze is indeed a more suitable candidate for the Fourth Hokage."
"But if Minato Namikaze is elected, Orochimaru will be somewhat unhappy, and he might do something outrageous."
Soon, Danzo, Utatane Koharu, Homura Mitokado, and the others also found themselves in a dilemma.