Chapter 162 The Road to Hokage
Chapter 162: The Road to Hokage (Part and )
It took Sarutobi Hiruzen a long time to come back to his senses.
He stroked his beard and thought about the benefits that Hanzo's death would bring to Konoha Village.
The most intuitive thing is that a huge threat has been eliminated.
Without Hanzo, the Hidden Rain Village would be no different from other small ninja villages such as the Hidden Grass Village and the Hidden Water Village.
Besides that, do we want to take down the Rain Country?
As soon as Sarutobi Hiruzen had this thought, he quickly chose to give up.
The Land of Rain has a special location and is likely to cause backlash from the Sand Village and the Iwagakure Village.
Moreover, it rains all year round in this country and there are no abundant resources in the country.
By then we will have to rely on the support of the Fire Nation, which is not worth it.
Sarutobi Hiruzen thought of Tsunade again.
This time, by killing Hanzo, her reputation will surely rise to a higher level.
If she intends to compete for the position of Hokage, then there is a high probability that she will be the next Hokage.
Sarutobi Hiruzen thought about it carefully and found no reason to stop it.
She has met all the requirements in terms of strength, fame, identity, status and character.
It would be hard for Orochimaru and Jiraiya to do better than her.
Hatake Sakumo, of slightly inferior status and character.
As for Minato Namikaze, he is too young and is suitable to be the next Hokage.
And Hanekawa can definitely be the next Hokage.
Judging from his performance in the battle against the Salamander, he was not inferior to Tsunade at all.
"From this perspective, the future of Konoha Village is infinitely bright."
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded with satisfaction.
The three successors of Hokage have been chosen, which means decades of stability for Konoha Village.
He has made a great contribution here.
"clear."
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the Anbu ninja in front of him and said, "Publicize the fact that Tsunade and Might Dai killed Hanzo."
He wants to help Tsunade in Konoha Village.
Besides, such a major event should naturally be publicized.
Back then, Hanzo killed many Konoha Village ninjas with poison gas.
Now that he is dead, it can be considered that his great revenge has been achieved.
"Yes."
Qing nodded.
"And Hanekawa killed the salamander."
Sarutobi Hiruzen added.
Hanzo is certainly famous, but the salamander is also quite famous.
Since we have to promote it anyway, we might as well do it together.
"Yes."
Qing turned and left.
"Now we should consider what reward to give them."
Sarutobi Hiruzen rubbed his forehead and said.
The rewards are nothing more than ninjutsu, ninja tools or money.
Tsunade lacks nothing but money.
Although giving money is vulgar, it is still a solution.
Tsunade's three students can teach them ninjutsu.
Might Dai had said before that he would promote him to Chunin.
But since Hanzo was killed, the title of Chunin is not suitable.
As for the jonin, Might Dai only knows taijutsu, which doesn't meet the standards, so... a special jonin.
At the same time, in the Raikage's office in the Raikage Building.
"What incredible intelligence!"
Tutai couldn't help but sigh.
"Hanzo is old after all, and no longer as powerful as he was when he was young."
The Third Raikage's expression was rather calm, "I am concerned about Konoha Village's next move."
"That's true!"
Tutai suddenly became serious when he heard this.
Ma Buyi stared at the scroll in a daze.
The Third Raikage and Dodai only noticed Hanzo's death, but did not see that the Salamander also died.
And the one who killed it was the familiar Hanekawa.
Ma Buyi couldn't help but sigh.
She thought of the two wooden men.
Ever since she was defeated, she has been training like crazy.
Although she did not use the power of the tailed beast in that battle, she still felt a humiliating defeat.
"Mabui, what do you think?"
The Third Raikage asked.
"Konoha Village will not take any action."
Mabui recovered and said, "For them, just waiting will give them the greatest advantage."
"It seems that the most dangerous one is our Cloud Village."
Dodai nodded slightly and said, "There is the Sand Village in front, the Leaf Village in the back, and now there is the Rain Village."
The intelligence stated that Tsunade and Might Dai killed Hanzo in order to help Akatsuki.
If nothing unexpected happens, Akatsuki will take over the Hidden Rain Village.
By then, the Hidden Rain Village will become a powerful ally of the Konoha Village.
"It doesn't matter."
The Third Raikage waved his hand to clear away the gloomy atmosphere, and said confidently, "It's just a Hidden Rain Village, nothing will happen."
In addition to the Hidden Cloud Village, the Hidden Iwagakure Village, the Hidden Sand Village, and the Hidden Mist Village also received the news.
The Sand Village is unable to take care of itself and is busy mobilizing ninjas and supplies to prepare for war with the Cloud Village.
However, the Rain Country is adjacent to the Wind Country, so it is a good thing for them to have one less Hanzo.
But it's not all good. When they end the war, they may face a more powerful Konoha Village.
The Hidden Mist Village is too far away from the Hidden Rain Village, so apart from a few words of surprise, there was no other reaction.
Only Mei Terumi took the information and thought of Hanekawa.
Although they haven't seen each other for a long time, she has always been thinking about her wallet.
"You have indeed become much stronger!"
Mei Terumi bit her lip, snorted, and said, "But I became stronger!"
Not only has she mastered water jutsu, but she has also initially mastered two bloodline limits.
Finally, the Iwagakure Village and the Sand Village have similar ideas. If Hanzo dies, there will be one less trouble.
Some dark base somewhere.
The ground bulged, and a snow-white humanoid creature emerged from the ground.
"Master Spot."
Bai Zetsu looked at the white-haired old man in front of him and said, "There is something that I'm sure you will be interested in."
"I remember I asked you to keep an eye on Nagato."
Uchiha Madara glanced at him and asked, "What happened to him?"
"He's fine. Hanzo is dead. The Akatsuki will take over the Hidden Rain Village."
Bai Zetsu said quickly.
"Who killed him?"
Uchiha Madara was a little surprised, "Nagato?"
Although he doesn't go out, he has White Zetsu, so he knows the ninja world like the back of his hand.
He was also aware of Hanzo's strength and experience.
Logically speaking, there are not many ninjas in the ninja world today who can kill him.
"They are the ninjas from Konoha Village, Tsunade and Might Dai."
Bai Zetsu briefly described the battle.
It was hiding in the distance and watching the whole process.
The battle was chaotic, so no one noticed it.
After Hanzo died, it didn't stop for a moment and ran back to report the news.
"Eight Gate Dunjia?"
Uchiha Madara raised his eyebrows and said, "We can give it a try if we have a chance."
Naturally, he would not practice this kind of extreme one-for-one physical technique, but he was interested in its power.
"Continue to monitor Nagato."
Uchiha Madara ordered.
"Yes."
Bai Zetsu sank into the ground and disappeared.
"The Akatsuki organization needs someone to guide it."
Uchiha Madara thought of Uchiha Obito, "This war is an opportunity."
Night falls.
Akatsuki organization base.
Tsunade was sitting in the bathtub, taking a bath.
The rising hot air filled the bathroom and soon formed a hazy mist.
Tsunade stretched out her hand and poured the hot water, which fell on her fair and plump skin and finally melted into the water.
She subconsciously turned her head and saw the raincoat given by Hanekawa not far away.
Tsunade suddenly felt a tingling sensation in her heart.
But she quickly put it behind her.
It's like a woman's life.
Anyway, she doesn't hate it, so I won't stop it.
She can accept whatever the final outcome is.
Tsunade let out a breath and closed her eyes.
The hot water caressed her and she showed a comfortable expression.
The mist was like holy light, covering her curvy figure, and only her plump outline could be vaguely seen.
Tsunade stood up when the water temperature cooled down. Clear water drops rolled down her body in undulating arcs, creating ripples on the water surface.
Tsunade stepped out of the bathtub and changed into a yukata.
It is worth mentioning that the yukata is Hanekawa's.
Because Tsunade doesn't wear a yukata when she goes out.
"Teacher, come and have dinner."
Hanekawa sat at the dining table and waved to her with a smile.
"I'll blow dry my hair first."
Tsunade was in a daze for a second and said.
"You eat, and I'll help you blow dry your hair."
Hanekawa stood up and moved the chair a little further away.
"Thank you."
Tsunade didn't hesitate and sat on the chair.
Hanekawa came up behind her and held out his hands.
His eyelids suddenly twitched.
The yukata Tsunade was wearing was a little too big, and the collar was slightly open.
From his perspective, he could see the white slope and faint blue veins.
"We'll go back tomorrow after breakfast."
Tsunade picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of chicken and threw it into her mouth.
The wonderful smell made her relax.
"Ah."
Hanekawa swallowed subconsciously.
He felt that the red plum was about to break through the wall.
Hanekawa looked away with difficulty and concentrated on blowing her hair.
After a while, Tsunade's golden hair became fluffy and dry.
"Okay, teacher."
Taking this opportunity, Hanekawa touched her head and said.
"Thank you."
Tsunade took a bite of her food and asked again, "Where are Hong and Lin?"
"They are too tired and have gone to bed."
Hanekawa sat opposite her, looked at her and said.
"You should go to bed too."
Tsunade met his gaze and said.
"Well."
Hanekawa thought for a moment and said, "Good night, teacher."
"come over."
Tsunade put down her chopsticks and waved to him.
"What's wrong, teacher?"
Hanekawa came up to her and asked with some confusion.
Tsunade's lips curled up slightly, and she immediately stretched out her hands and rubbed his head hard a few times.
"..."
Hanekawa's face suddenly froze.
Grass!
a plant.
How to dodge this zero-frame attack?
"You just touched my head, this is a return gesture."
Tsunade said with a smile.
But no matter how Hanekawa looked at her, he felt that she deserved a beating.
Forget it, I can’t beat him now, I’ll just write it down in my notebook and we’ll deal with it later.
"good night!"
Tsunade smiled.
"Thank you, teacher!"
Hanekawa said through gritted teeth.
a new day.
At the gate of Akatsuki base.
"Tsunade-sama, won't you stay a few more days?"
Yahiko asked, trying to persuade him to stay.
"We are not members of the Akatsuki organization. Staying here will only hinder you."
Tsunade waved her hand and said, "You guys are busy, there's no need to see me off."
After she finished speaking, she turned and left.
"It's really vigorous and resolute."
Yahiko felt like he had no chance to speak at all.
"Lady Tsunade is indeed an extraordinary woman."
Konan's eyes flickered as he said, "No wonder he has become the idol of so many female ninjas."
She didn't know Tsunade as well as Hanekawa did.
Based on the past few days of interaction, she personally has a very good impression of Tsunade.
He is powerful and efficient, and he is not a conspirator like Hanzo. He is very straightforward.
"Ah."
Nagato nodded in agreement.
Two days later, the five people finally returned to Konoha Village.
"The weather in our Konoha Village is still good."
Xihi Kurenai said happily, "The sun is shining, and there is no more nasty rain!"
"I'll go register."
Nohara Lin took the initiative to speak.
"Tsunade-sama!"
As soon as the two unknown gate gods saw Tsunade, they shouted in unison with excited tones.
"Ah."
Tsunade nodded slightly in response.
"I'll go inform everyone now!"
The gate god on the left immediately ran towards Konoha Village, shouting as he ran, "Lady Tsunade is back!"
"What's happening here?"
Tsunade asked with a puzzled look on her face.
She had never seen him act so outrageous before when she returned to the village.
"The whole village knows that Lady Tsunade killed Hanzo, and everyone wants to see you!"
The remaining door god said excitedly.
"..."
Tsunade twitched the corner of her mouth.
Without a doubt, she knew who did it. It was Sarutobi Hiruzen.
With such a big publicity, does this old man really want her to be the Hokage?
Tsunade suddenly felt a headache.
Although she didn't want to be Hokage, for some reason, things always went against her wishes.
Tsunade subconsciously turned her head and glared at Hanekawa.
It’s definitely because of this crow’s mouth!
"...?"
Hanekawa blinked innocently.
What's the situation?
"Lady Tsunade, we have registered you all, please come in."
The gate god ninja said quickly.
"Ah."
Tsunade came to her senses and walked towards the village.
Soon, she saw a large group of people waiting on both sides of the road.
As for?
Tsunade couldn't help but complain.
"Tsunade-sama!"
The next second, a deafening sound rang out.
People cheered and waved to her, and the atmosphere was as lively as if it was Chinese New Year.
Although Sarutobi Hiruzen promoted the idea that Tsunade and Might Dai killed Hanzo, the problem was that Might Dai was unknown and they didn't know him.
Tsunade was one of the three great ninjas of Konoha, and her strength was recognized as being powerful, so they assumed that it was Tsunade who killed him, and Might Dai was just a by-product.
Tsunade could only smile in response to this heroic treatment.
She felt that this road was not the road to the Hokage Building, but the road to the position of Hokage.
The residence of the Uchiha clan.
"Why is it so noisy outside?"
Uchiha Fugaku walked out of the room and asked.
"It's Lady Tsunade who has returned to the village."
The Uchiha ninja not far away immediately replied.
"Is it such a big deal?"
Uchiha Fugaku's heart moved, and he quickly found Uchiha Mikoto and said, "Mikoto, take the gift with you."
He was the head of the clan, and his every move was being watched, so it wasn't appropriate for him to openly curry favor with Tsunade.
But Uchiha Mikoto is fine, because she has a good relationship with Tsunade.
Not only the Uchiha, but also the Hyuga, Ino-Shika-Chou and other ninja clans have made similar arrangements.
The main thing is that they are not stupid.
Such a welcoming ceremony could never have been spontaneous; it must have been instructed by Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Since the Hokage agreed, they naturally had to express their opinions.
"Damn it!"
The only one who was unhappy was Danzo Shimura.
Listening to the cheers, he felt that his position as Hokage was getting further and further away.
But now the position of Hokage is secondary, the most important thing is how to protect himself.
He went to Sarutobi Hiruzen to shift the blame, but he obviously didn't believe it.
After all, the roots are brainwashing training, how could they be bewitched?
(End of this chapter)