Chapter 200 Whimsical
The moon was high in the sky and Konoha fell into silence.
But many people can't fall asleep.
What happened today was too unbelievable, and Sarutobi Hiruzen fell directly from the altar.
The fall was so loud that there was no chance of recovery.
Sungai tribe.
Taking advantage of the night, a shadow guard was ordered to visit the Hyuga clan leader.
He hadn't taken a few steps when he was stopped by a Hyuga ninja.
"who?"
A Hyuga ninja opened his Byakugan eyes and looked at the shadow guard warily.
He's sneaking around in the middle of the night and doesn't look like a good person.
"I am under the orders of the Hokage and I have something to discuss with the Hyuga clan leader."
The shadow guard was very calm; this situation was within his expectations.
"Hokage-sama?"
"Is there anything that can prove it?"
The Hyuga ninja frowned at the mess that happened today.
It is highly likely that Sarutobi Hiruzen is sending someone to find the clan leader for something bad.
"This is a letter from the Hokage-sama. Take it to your clan leader and you will know the authenticity at a glance."
The shadow guard pulled out a letter from his bosom and handed it to the Hyuga ninja.
"Then you just wait here."
The Hyuga ninja took the letter, gave a look to the tribesmen on both sides, and turned and left.
"Don't be nervous, I'm just here to deliver a message."
The shadow guard spread his hands to indicate that he really meant no harm.
Now that the Hokage's reputation has been ruined, my treatment has also become much worse.
In the past, one had to be invited in respectfully.
"That's best."
The two Hyuga ninjas did not relax their vigilance and continued to stare at the shadow guard.
These are troubled times.
They had no choice but to take the patriarch's orders seriously.
The Hyuga ninja who went to deliver the message soon arrived at the clan leader's door.
After getting permission, he followed the butler slowly inside. The rules of a large family are more obvious in the Hyuga clan.
When I arrived at the hall, I saw the Hyuga clan leader sitting in the main seat.
"Clan leader, the Hokage-sama asks you to come."
"He said he had something important to discuss."
The Hyuga ninja stepped forward, holding the letter in both hands, bowed and handed it over.
The Hyuga clan leader opened the letter and saw only a few sentences inviting him.
As to what it was, no word was mentioned.
"Father, why are you here so late?"
"He's all dirty now, I think it's better for him not to go."
Before the clan leader could speak, a young man spoke first.
"Father, I think my brother is right."
Another young man followed up with the conversation, and the two looked almost exactly the same.
"Hiashi, Hiashi."
“It’s good that you have your own ideas.”
"But I'm going to go anyway."
"He is still the Hokage after all."
The patriarch stood up from his seat and touched the twin brothers' heads.
"Ok."
"Then we'll wait for you to come back."
Hiashi knew that he could not interfere with his father's decision, so he pulled Hiashi aside.
"Don't worry, I'll be back soon."
The patriarch walked out of the door in front of the two brothers and disappeared into the moonlight with another member of the tribe.
......
After joining the Shadow Guard, the Hyuga clan leader followed him to Sarutobi Hiruzen's house.
The two remained silent along the way and did not communicate at all.
The Hyuga clan leader was also wondering what Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted to talk to him about.
Before they knew it, the two of them arrived at Sarutobi Hiruzen's house.
The shadow guard walked up and knocked on the door.
"Hokage-sama, Lord Nobunaga has arrived."
After a moment, the door opened.
"Nobunaga, you're here."
"Sit inside."
Mito Kado En smiled and extended his hand to invite Hinata Nobunaga to come in.
"Thank you, Counselor Yan."
Nobunaga walked into the room full of doubt, with a bad feeling in his heart.
Mizuto Menen had never given him such a look before, which was a bit like a weasel paying a New Year's greeting to a chicken.
After entering the house, under the guidance of Mitomon En, they came to a quiet room.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was sitting cross-legged in front of a low table, with tea already prepared.
"Hokage-sama."
Hinata Nobunaga greeted politely.
"Nobunaga, sit down."
Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and invited Hyuga Nobunaga to sit down opposite him.
After Nobunaga sat down, Mitomon En also sat down next to him.
"I asked you to come here today."
"It's a great thing, but I need to hear your opinion."
Sarutobi Hiruzen personally poured Nobunaga a cup of tea.
This made him feel a little flattered, and the ominous premonition in his heart became stronger.
In the past, because the Hyuga clan was more obedient, they posed no threat to the Sarutobi clan.
So Sarutobi Hiruzen's attitude towards him was pretty good, but it was far from the point of personally pouring tea for him.
"I wonder what great good thing it is?"
Nobunaga's expression remained unchanged. He took a sip of tea and then asked slowly.
"You should also know what happened today."
"I definitely can't continue to be the Hokage."
"But my words are still useful in recommending the next Hokage."
Sarutobi Hiruzen paused when he said this, and looked up at Nobunaga's expression.
If Nobunaga doesn't understand the implicit meaning of the words, he will no longer be qualified to sit on the position of the head of the Hyuga clan.
"You mean you want to recommend me to be the Fourth Hokage?"
Nobunaga pointed at himself and his expression finally changed.
"Exactly. What do you think?"
The smile in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes became even brighter, like a devil who was guiding and persuading others.
If the Hyuga clan was too strong, even Sarutobi Hiruzen would not dare to make this idea.
He felt that the Hyuga clan posed no threat to him, so he felt comfortable supporting Hyuga Nobunaga to the throne.
When the time comes, the title of Hokage will be given to Hyuga Nobunaga, and he will hold the power himself.
Then the actual Hokage is still Sarutobi Hiruzen! !
"Don't you have three more disciples?"
Without Nobunaga in power, it would be difficult to be the Hokage.
My hunch was right. This was not a good thing, but a huge trap.
Not to mention whether he was afraid of Kawakaze and Tsunade, he didn't even want to offend the Uchiha too much.
If he takes over the position of Hokage, it would be tantamount to making a mortal enemy.
When Sarutobi Hiruzen heard Nobunaga mention his three disciples, his face suddenly turned ugly.
If it weren't for my good disciples, I wouldn't have ended up like this.
Seeing that Sarutobi Hiruzen looked unhappy, Mito Kado En quickly continued the conversation.
"I have discussed this with Hiruzen, and there is no one in the entire Konoha more suitable than you."
"In terms of seniority, you have been the clan leader for more than ten years."
"In terms of strength, how many people in the village can be your rivals?"
"In terms of reputation, he is the head of the largest clan in Konoha."
"How can Hiruzen's three disciples compare with you?"
He wanted to praise Nobunaga to the sky, and he almost said, "If you don't become Hokage, who else is qualified?"
If Nobunaga was a young boy, he might have been flattered to death.
Now he knew exactly what Sarutobi Hiruzen was planning.
This is to promote himself to be a puppet Hokage, so that he can continue to control Konoha behind the scenes.
It's really a good calculation.
If he agreed, the title of Hokage would be meaningless except for the title.
The disadvantages far outweigh the advantages, there is no way he would agree to such a thing.
"Nobunaga believes that he is not capable enough, so you should choose someone else."
After figuring out the key point, he didn't want to stay for long, in case any misunderstanding occurred.
After saying this, he stood up and left decisively.
The Hyuga clan would not wade into this muddy water.
Seeing Nobunaga leave without looking back, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Mito Kado En's faces instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
