Chapter 307 Sarutobi Hiruzen: For the sake of Konoha, I have no choice but to suffer!

Hokage's office.

At this time, F4, Orochimaru, Nara Shikaku and others were all there.

"Wood escape?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was wrapped in bandages and looked similar to Danzo, almost stood up out of surprise when he looked at the ANBU reporting in front of him.

Next to him was Danzo who was even more surprised than him.

Who asked him to keep experimenting with Hashirama's cells, dreaming of mastering the Wood Release, and even achieved some results (Kao/Yamato).

So when he heard Mu Dun, his reaction was even greater.

Fortunately, Sarutobi Hiruzen's attention was all focused on the ANBU in front of him, and he did not notice anything strange about Danzo next to him.

Only Orochimaru (who came temporarily from the front line) looked at Danzo immediately, wondering if the other party had done something behind his back.

Although he disdained the rigid and inflexible researchers at the base, he had to say that the other party was crazy enough, and it would not be impossible if he really came up with something.

But seeing Danzo's extremely shocked look, Orochimaru was instantly sure that it was not the other party's fault.

Of course, Danzo also looked at Orochimaru immediately, both of them had the same idea.

Did he create Mudun? .

However, these are impossible to discuss here, so the two of them can only continue to listen.

"Yes, Hokage-sama, there are indeed remnants of the Wood Release at the scene!"

The ANBU handed over a special piece of wood.

Wooden Escape will not disappear after use. These wood chips carrying plant scent are the best evidence.

As for the meaning of Wood Release to Konoha, no further explanation is needed.

That's why they had such a big reaction.

"Thanks for your hard work!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen signaled the ANBU in front of him to step back.

After everyone left, the office became extremely silent.

Because no one expected that Mu Dun would be involved in this incident.

It's troublesome enough with the Sharingan, but now with the addition of Wood Release, things have become a hot potato.

"Who do you think will possess the Wood Release?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at a few people.

"Could he be a member of the Thousand Hands tribe?"

Xiaochun first raised his doubts when he went to bed.

After all, when anyone mentions Mu Dun, they will think of this clan.

"Impossible, Tsunade is the only one in the Senju clan, and she has not awakened Wood Release!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was the first to deny it.

With Tsunade's character, it would be impossible to hide if she mastered Wood Release.

As for those who have the bloodline of the Thousand Hands clan, it is even more impossible. The bloodline is so thin that they don't know how thin it is. How can they master Mudun.

Yes, as long as there is a Thousand Hands bloodline, the village will create a file.

Tsk tsk!

It has to be said that if the Second Hokage knew that the Senju clan would be exterminated not long after his death, and that even those with Senju bloodline would be monitored, he might crawl out of the grave and strangle several of his disciples.

So filial!

Teacher, I tried my best to protect you, but this is how you treat my people? .

"Teacher, I need this thing to do some experiments. Maybe I can find clues."

Orochimaru asked for the wood escape fragment.

Although he has been using Hashirama cells to cultivate Mudun, he has not seen the real thing yet. Now that he has the real Mudun in hand, it will definitely be of great help to the experiment.

"Can!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded directly.

If someone else had spoken, he would definitely not have agreed, but his own disciple said otherwise.

Danzo was also overjoyed.

Because Orochimaru got it, it was equivalent to getting it himself. Thinking of being able to control Mudun in the future, he almost laughed out loud, so he tried hard to keep himself calm and avoid being seen by others.

"Now, are we going to re-elect Hokage?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen asked.

Konoha lost its Hokage, so it was natural to choose a new one.

"No, now the village must organize manpower immediately to deal with the threats from other ninja villages. There is no time to choose Hokage. Hiruzen, you can be Hokage again!"

Xiaochun went to bed and made a suggestion.

Well, it seems that she is dedicated to the public good, but only she knows whether she has selfish motives or not.

Ever since Namikaze Minato came to power, although the other party respected the advisor elders very much, his power had been rapidly eroding, and there were fewer and fewer figures to please and flatter him in various ways.

Comparing it to the past, people naturally couldn't accept this gap, so Xiaochun came up with this suggestion.

As for what she said about not having time to choose Hokage, just listen to it.

Ninjas are not politicians. The Hokage can be elected in a few days, and even temporary appointments are not uncommon. How could there be insufficient time.

But few people in the office would point this out.

Even Orochimaru only had a flash of disdain in his heart and would not point it out.

"Yes, Hiruzen, it is the best choice for you to resume your role as Hokage!"

Mito Kabuto also voted.

In his opinion, at such an important moment, only old friends can ‘turn the tide’.

Well, it's definitely not because after the other party takes over, he, the consultant elder, can regain his former glory. Absolutely not.

"Hiruzen, if we elect Hokage now, who do you think is suitable?"

Danzo asked a fatal question.

Yes, if the Hokage is re-elected now, among the people who are qualified to take over, the most suitable one is Jiraiya, but the other party will definitely not be willing to be the Hokage. Among the remaining people.

Orochimaru, Uchiha Dohei, Uchiha Fugaku...etc.

The only one with a Hokage type is Orochimaru.

But still the same sentence.

Orochimaru has no will of fire.

If the other party is allowed to take the position, the will of fire will be "tainted".

Therefore, Sarutobi Hiruzen hesitated.

Seeing his expression, Nara Shikaku had a complicated look in his eyes, but he finally spoke.

"Sandaime-sama, I think it would be better for you to "temporarily" take over the position of Hokage first, and after this period of time, re-select the fifth Hokage, how about it?"

His suggestion is the best of both worlds.

It not only satisfies the suggestions of several advisory elders, but also takes into account Sarutobi Hiruzen's unwillingness to take on the role of Hokage again.

When Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted to refuse, he thought of the power vacuum during this period of time, so he swallowed his words of refusal involuntarily and nodded gently, indicating that he could only suffer for Konoha.

As for how long the temporary position would last and when the new Hokage would be selected, I don't know why no one mentioned it at all.

So, Sarutobi Hiruzen's temporary replacement of Hokage was decided directly.

Now you understand who holds the power in Konoha Village, right? .

It is said that the Hokage is chosen by all the people of Konoha, but it completely emphasizes the idea of ​​"participation is important". Anyway, the person who really makes the decision will not be everyone.

The Hokage faction!

is the real master of Konoha Village.

If others do not join this faction, they will not even be qualified to become Hokage.

After Sarutobi Hiruzen regained the throne, he immediately strengthened the border defense.

The Nine-Tails Rebellion not only caused Konoha to suffer heavy losses, but most importantly, it lost the Fourth Hokage and his wife. In order to prevent other ninja villages from taking advantage of the fire, it is natural to strengthen the border defense.

As for the original annexation of the castle tower? .

Of course, it is temporarily shelved.

Now the village is too late to win over the "Purifying Flame", so how can it continue to target him.

Although the castle tower is very attractive, it is not so important compared to the safety of Konoha.

If the other party believes in the will of fire like White Fang, Uchiha Fugaku..., it is not impossible to forcibly take it back.

The problem is that he is rebellious and unruly, which makes them extremely cautious.

If they really dare to take back the castle tower by force, they will really make trouble.

They dared to do so before because the village was stronger, and there were still the fourth Hokage and his wife, so even if they used force, they would not be completely defeated.

But now? .

If they really dared to use force, when there was trouble inside, the other major ninja villages would take the opportunity to take action and directly make Konoha disappear.

So, the annexation of the castle tower was treated as if it had never happened.

And Sarutobi Hiruzen also wrote a letter saying that he just wanted them to return to the village before, and since they were unwilling, he would not force them. They would always be "Konoha people", and they could ask the village for any help they needed.

Subtext: The annexation was treated as if it had never happened, and we could give you some compensation.

In this way, we can focus on dealing with external enemies.