From ninja to daimyo

Chapter 92 The Birth of the Fourth Hokage (3300 chapters)

If you ask what kind of ninja Hatake Sakumo is, different people may have different answers.

Teammates will say that they are reliable ninjas, subordinates will say that they are powerful ninjas, and bosses may say that they are loyal ninjas.

But in the end, after all, Hatake Sakumo is a pure ninja.

So pure that he never thought that one day he would need to become the Fourth Hokage.

When Hiruzaru Sarutobi found him and expressed his desire to make him the Hokage, Sakumo Hatake refused.

He is familiar with slashing the enemy's throat, and assassination and sneaking in is easy for him, but becoming the shadow of a village and handling the affairs of the village, large and small, is not what he is competent for.

As the head of Anbu, he has already reached his limit in general affairs, and the shadow of a village is really not competent.

"Hokage-sama, my ability is really not suitable for the fourth generation."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said calmly: "The shadow of a village is really important, but at this time, there is no more suitable candidate besides you. The old man will bear the loss of the war against Yun Yin, and you are against Sand Yin. He has made great contributions in the war. If I step forward to abdicate on my own initiative, there will be less resistance for you to take office."

Taking a puff of the bong, Hiruza Sarutobi exhaled a breath of cloudy smoke, looked at Sakumo Hatake through the smoke, and said, "As for Hokage's work, don't worry, the old man and the consultants didn't just give up. , we will teach you bit by bit and assist you, you can adapt slowly, sort out the work of Anbu first, and don’t rush to take over all the work of Hokage immediately.”

Hatake Sakumo pondered for a while, and said: "My lord, the situation has not reached this point, maybe you don't need to take the initiative to abdicate."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and said, "Sakumo, you don't understand. Leaving the position of Hokage now is the best choice for me and the village. The emotion of defeat in the war needs to be vented. That person is me, and Konoha Going on will also require a new leader, and that person is you."

Seeing that Hatake Sakumo wanted to refuse, Sarutobi Hiruzen solemnly bowed his head and said, "Sakumo-kun, please!"

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Hiruzaru Sarutobi suddenly nominated the Fourth Hokage, making the conference room quiet for a while.

Some people who already knew were calm, while others who were completely unprepared panicked.

However, no matter what all parties think, Hatake Sakumo's decision to ascend the Fourth Hokage's throne has been successfully passed.

Among the representatives of various ninja clans and forces, some agreed with Hiruzaru Sarutobi's opinion, some admired Hatake Sakumo's outstanding military exploits, and more, it was actually a kind of compromise.

Compromising with Sarutobi Hiruzen, he dared to take responsibility for the defeat all by himself, and abdicated quickly, so that other high-level officials could be unscathed under the excitement of the crowd.

If Hiruzaru Sarutobi did not do this and let the emotions of the Konoha people continue to ferment, then even if he could not sit in the position of the third Hokage sooner or later, it would also affect other Konoha high-level officials and the patriarchs of various clans.

After all, aren't they responsible for Konoha's defeat?

Although the official Jnin voting has not yet been held, the power of the high-level executives behind them has actually included most of Konoha's Jnin. If there is no accident, within a month, Konoha will give birth to a new ninja. shadow.

After the meeting, everyone left the Hokage Building with their own thoughts.

Orochimaru was at the entrance of the Hokage Building, leaning against the wall and waiting for his teammates.

"Tsunade, Ziraiya, you two still look so ugly."

Tsunade, who looked gloomy, and Jiraiya, who had a dull face, also walked out of the Hokage Building.

Orochimaru didn't expect that one day he would take on the job of comforting his teammates.

After returning to Konoha, although Orochimaru was also very depressed about being captured, for him who is determined to understand the mysteries of life and death and learn all ninjutsu, this wave can still adjust his mentality, and quickly returned to his daily research work.

But I heard that my two teammates are not doing so well.

After Jiraiya returned to the village, he had doubts about his ability as a ninja, and began to practice desperately, almost eating and lodging at the training ground. He has always been an optimist, even when he was a student, he never worked so hard.

And Tsunade was even more depressed. It is said that she had hardly left the house after returning to the village, and locked herself up. If it weren't for such a big event as the selection of the Fourth Hokage today, she probably wouldn't go out.

Jiraiya's madness is good to say, and it's not a bad thing to practice hard, but Tsunade's problem is obviously more complicated. He lost his closest brother on the eve of the war, and lost his lover in the later period of the war.

When Yuren was a captive, Orochimaru felt that Tsunade was already a little world-weary.

Zilai also forced a smile and said: "You said you look ugly, I really can't be happy."

Tsunade said flatly: "Is there anything, if there is nothing, I will go back first."

Orochimaru suddenly felt that he might really not be suitable for comforting his companions, so he opened his mouth, but in the end he didn't know what to say.

Jilai also patted Orochimaru on the shoulder: "Then I will go back to practice."

Tsunade nodded without saying a reason, but he and Jiraiya left the Hokage Building together, but one turned left and the other turned right.

Under the afterglow of the setting sun, the three of them seemed preoccupied.

The news that Sakumo Hatake was about to take office as the Fourth Hokage immediately spread throughout the village. Some were surprised, some were excited, and some were disdainful. The strongest ninja other than the third generation is also the person with the most outstanding military exploits.

Ordinary people who don't understand the treacherous situation of Konoha's senior management can still accept this candidate for the fourth generation.

As the new Hokage is about to take office, the tense public opinion in the village has also begun to ease. Some people behind the scenes tried to stir up dissatisfaction again, but they were quickly suppressed.

Some people even began to sympathize with Hiruzaru Sarutobi, thinking that defeat in the war was inevitable, and Hiruzaru Sarutobi alone resisted the responsibility of defeat. He was a good Hokage with responsibility, but it was just bad luck.

And Konoha, who was just defeated, needs a younger and more vigorous Hokage. Isn't this person the mighty Hatake Sakumo with great military exploits?

This kind of argument swept Konoha in just one week, and even if someone sang against it, it was quickly suppressed by condemnation.

Because this is the trend of the times, it is a conspiracy, and it is a method that Shimura Danzo will never understand.

So two weeks later, the "Jonin Confidence Vote" aimed at Sakumo Hatake's succession to the fourth generation was successfully launched and passed without any accidents.

"Prepare Shuo Mao well. Tomorrow is your inauguration ceremony. Give everyone a good state."

"As you order, Hokage-sama."

Hiruzaru Sarutobi waved his hand and said, "Don't call me Hokage-sama anymore. The Jonin vote of confidence has been passed. In fact, you are already the fourth generation now, but the ceremony is still tomorrow."

Hiruzaru Sarutobi simply took off the Hokage hat and handed it to Sakumo Hatake.

With mixed feelings, Hatake Sakumo returned home with a Hokage hat.

The four-year-old son ran over excitedly to greet his father.

"Father, they say you're going to be Hokage? Is it true?"

Sakumo was stunned for a moment, and finally smiled and said, "Ah~ yes, Dad is going to become Hokage, and Kakashi has to work hard too."

The boy Kakashi jumped up and shouted happily:

"I must work hard. Dad is the fourth generation, so I will become the fifth generation!"

After taking care of his son, Hatake Sakumo returned to his room, put the Hokage hat aside, and knelt quietly on the futon.

There was a picture hanging on the wall in front of him. A woman with a bright smile was silently looking at him.

Hatake Sakumo lit three sticks of incense and put it on for his dead wife, without saying a word for a long time.

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Early the next morning, Konoha was crowded with thousands of people, gathered in front of the Hokage Building, waiting for the new Hokage to appear.

Behind the balcony of the Hokage Building, Hatake Sakumo, who is separated by the door, is arranging his clothes. The white royal robes are worn on his tall body, making him look even more heroic.

Sarutobi Hiizhan nodded.

"I asked them to change the style of Hokage's robe. The one I wore was too old-fashioned. A young Hokage should look young. When I saw you wearing it, I knew I hadn't made a mistake."

Even with Hatake Sakumo's indifferent temperament, he has to admit that this royal robe really surprised him, far better than the wide robe worn before the third generation. The white background, the red flame seems to be burning, symbolizing the power of fire. The will, as a whole, gives people a feeling of forging ahead and being aboveboard.

After putting on the bamboo hat, Hatake Sakumo took a deep breath, and after a moment of silence, he nodded at Sarutobi Hiraku and walked forward.

There was a huge crowd of people under the Hokage Building, and the noisy crowd quieted down when Hatake Sakumo appeared.

Wearing an ordinary Jonin vest, Hiruzaru Sarutobi stood behind him and said loudly: "As you can see, from now on! Hatake Sakumo becomes Konoha Ninja Village, Fourth Hokage!!!!"

The resounding declaration resounded under Hokage Rock.

The crowd below cheered, as if the gloom after the defeat had been swept away, the young Kakashi Hatake jumped up excitedly, pulled a boy with a watermelon rind hairstyle beside him and said, "That's my father, my father is Hokage! "

On another rooftop, a handsome young man with blond hair also waved his hand to express his approval of the fourth generation, and secretly made up his mind: "Then I will aspire to become the fifth generation!"

In a dark corner, Danzo Shimura clenched his fists tightly, his nails sunk deep into his flesh, he was in the shadows, staring at the imperial robe that was shining brightly in the sun, his eyes were bloodshot.

"Sarutobi Hiruza!! Hatake Sakumo!!"

And just when the whole Konoha was attracted by the birth of the new Hokage, the two figures left the gate of Konoha, and the noisy village behind them seemed to have nothing to do with them.

"I didn't expect that we not only had the same idea, but also chose to be on the same day." Jiraiya said looking at Tsunade who was carrying his luggage.

Tsunade was not very emotional, and asked in a low voice: "Only the old man has no time to take care of us today, where are you going?"

Jiraiya thought for a while and said, "I want to travel the ninja world, improve my strength, and look for the Child of Destiny at the same time."

Tsunade said, "Do you still believe those toad's nonsense?"

Jiraiya rubbed his nose and said, "Actually, I'm dubious, but at least it's always right to visit the ninja world. I want to see other places and other people."

After being silent for a while, Jiraiya looked at Tsunade, stretched out a hand to her and said seriously: "Why don't we go together and travel the ninja world together, and I will accompany you wherever you want to go."

However, only Tsunade's silence responded to him.

After a while, Jilai was also a little sad, smiled a little reluctantly, and said: "Whoa~ I seemed to say something very cool just now, it seems that I can only go on the road alone, Tsunade, be sure to pay attention to safety."

Seeing Jiraiya's somewhat lonely back slowly walking away, Tsunade said in a voice that Jiraiya could not have heard: "Sorry Jiraiya, we can't go on the road together, I have to pay off the debt this time."

　Gradually groping for a little experience, I decided to write this part in a chapter, a kind of intuition, I can't say it.

　　I could have split two chapters, and with a few hundred words, I could finish the job today, but it would be bad for the reading sense.

　　Regarding this chapter, I can only say: All the gifts of fate are actually secretly marked with prices.

　　Continue to code words, everyone strives to read hot ones every day, newcomers and new books, follow-up reading is very important.

　　
　
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