16 years old, fourth generation Mizukage

Chapter 84 The Man Who Was Once Called Shinobi (Fifth)

"Three generations of adults, what are you looking at?"

Standing outside the venue that was specially arranged by Daimyo of the Kingdom of Iron to look very similar to the first Five Shadows meeting, Minato Namikaze looked at Sarutobi Hizan who had been standing here for a long time, and asked curiously.

"Me? I'm probably reminiscing about the time that has passed."

Sarutobi Hizan slowly exhaled a large breath of smoke, and said in a melancholy tone:
"When the first generation of adults invited the first generation of shadows from various villages to come to the country of iron for talks, proposed to establish an alliance between various countries to maintain the peace of the ninja world, and distributed tailed beasts to each ninja village to balance the fighting power, I Still a young man who just had his own subordinates...

Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, I was already an old man about the same age as the first-generation adults at that time. "

"Nothing, the third generation of adults, you are still the strongest in the Spring and Autumn Period. If you want to say that you are old, it is too early." Namifeng Minato said sincerely.

"Ha, how could anyone not notice that their body is getting old?" Sarutobi Hizan laughed at himself, "My peak has already passed, and I will only be declining for the rest of the time. ...The only ones who can continue to go up are young people like you, Minato."

"Old man, don't put too much pressure on Minato," Jilai also stepped forward, put his arms around Minato's shoulders and said, "We old people don't exist to cover young people before they reach their peak. Weatherproof? It’s not good to put problems and stress on them prematurely that they can’t solve on their own.”

"Okay, don't say these meaningless dejected words."

Sarutobi Hizen stopped feeling sentimental and sighing at the right time, and replaced his majesty and seriousness as Hokage, "Let's go, Minato, Jiraiya, the master who invited us here is still waiting for us. Woolen cloth."

Under the guidance of the guide arranged by Daimyo of the Kingdom of Iron, Sarutobi Hizan and the others came to the venue for the official meeting. Looking at the three of Kirigakushi who had taken their seats early, Sarutobi Hizan couldn't help but narrowed his eyes and looked at them one by one. up.

Three generations of Mizukage, who are basically the same generation of ninjas as himself, are also in the first ninja world war. After the death of the second generation of shadows in the village, he succeeded as three generations of shadows. Because Kirigakura did not participate in the second ninja The world war itself is a relatively closed relationship. It can be said that this is the first time he has met with the other party on a formal occasion as Hokage.

However, looking at the other party's spirit, which was even older and decayed than the appearance, Sarutobi Hiizhan's heart basically confirmed the authenticity of the fact that the other party had been manipulated by illusions for a long time.

This is really not good news for Konoha.

The second person who caught Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes was Yakura Gotachibana who seemed to be a ninja student.

From the actions of Yakura looking sideways at Mizukage from time to time, it can be seen that Hiruzen Sarutobi should be the kind of confidant ninja who was heavily cultivated by Mizukage. The relationship between the two sides is similar to that of himself, Jiraiya and Orochi. The relationship between the two of Maru, if there is no accident, he is the character who will succeed the fourth generation of water shadows under normal circumstances.

It's a pity that if he was sitting next to him now, he was looking at the three people on his side with an uncomfortable scrutiny.

Thinking like this, Hiizan Sarutobi took a deep breath and met Kaguya Rei's gaze without dodging.

From the pair of purple vertical pupils that were similar to Orochimaru, but more mysterious and incomprehensible, Hiizan Sarutobi saw an ambitious but actively burning young soul.

He is ambitious and will ruthlessly remove all obstacles in front of him in order to achieve his ideals. At the same time, he is very confident, almost certain that the path he chooses will definitely change the world for the better. .

This feeling reminds Sarutobi Hiizan of Madara Uchiha, the strongest enemy of the original Hokage, but Kaguya Rei is a character who is completely different from Madara Uchiha in every way.

Just as Sarutobi Hizan was thinking about Kaguya's first impression of himself, and sitting down in his own seat, Kaguya, who was looking at the Konoha trio, took the initiative to speak, facing the face belt. The vigilant Jirai also greeted:

"Yo, Senior Jiraiya, I haven't seen you for a while. I wonder if this time you will choose to escape in the face of the problems you have to face like before?"

Zilai also turned black.

He knew that Hui Yelian brought this up at this time to suppress his own momentum and seize the opportunity to negotiate, but the problem was that this was a problem for which he had not yet found an answer and a solution.

At this time, whether he chooses to remain silent or bite the bullet and force an answer, the other party will only take the initiative in the conversation. For the Konoha side who is disadvantaged in all aspects, this is undoubtedly a worse situation.

Seeing that Jiraiya actually fell into a state of embarrassment because of the other party's words, Sarutobi Hiizan couldn't help but look at Kaguya Rei a little bit, he put down his pipe, and asked Kaguya Rei in a calm tone. road:

"If it's convenient, can I also listen to the question you asked Jiraiya, Kaguya?"

"Of course, but I just briefly listed a few facts, and then discussed with senior Jiraiya whether our various ninja villages have developed to the present, whether there is any deviation from the original intention of the founder, and gradually embarked on the It's just a phenomenon of the wrong path, not a profound philosophical discussion, Hokage-sama."

Kaguya Rei lightly threw the question to Hizan Sarutobi, then put her fingers together and waited for the other party's reply.

"Did you deviate from your heart and embark on the wrong path?"

Sarutobi Hiizhan closed his eyes, and in his mind clearly emerged the faces of the children who had just graduated from the ninja school and died in battle, as well as the one he saw when he took over various affairs at the root. A root ninja who has lost his feelings and humanity, and records of many inhumane experiments conducted by the root since its establishment.

"It turns out that, for Jiraiya, this is indeed a difficult question to answer."

"Oh?"

Kaguya looked at Sarutobi Hizan who had reopened his eyes a little unexpectedly, and asked in a deep voice, "Then Hokage-sama, how are you going to answer this question?"

"Because of my incompetence as Hokage, Konoha did have many problems during my tenure that went against the original intention of the first generation to establish the village. This is an irrefutable fact...

The reason why he was so overwhelmed by the questioning of Jiraiya was probably because he didn't have the cold and hard heart like yours, and he could say such sharp words to his superiors and teachers without any burden. "

This time, Kaguya was not the only one who was surprised.

"Old man!? What are you talking about!?"

Jiraiya anxiously approached Sarutobi Hizan and roared at him in a low voice:
"This is a problem between me and that guy, why do you need to use such a self-defeating way to help me, this idiot!?"

"My Hokage career has come to a time when it's time to put the coffin and let others comment. What's the big deal to relieve my disciples by admitting that I have made some undeniable mistakes?"

Sarutobi Hiizan shook his head at Jiraiya, then turned his gaze back to the thoughtful Kaguya Rei, and asked slightly self-deprecatingly:
"How, this answer, it shouldn't be too bad to be given zero points, right?"

"Answered the question but didn't say the slightest solution. If it wasn't for you, the party involved, I would definitely give zero points."

Hearing Kaguya Rei's dissatisfied tone but not very good at rebutting, Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, turned his gaze to the serious-looking Minato Namikaze, and said calmly:

"The problems are caused by my incompetence, so solving them is obviously impossible to rely on my old man... But it doesn't matter, I have found a successor worthy of entrusting the future, now, I just need to be like the one by your side The three generations are the same, take responsibility and infamy, and leave room for them to show their talents."

Hearing this, the three generations of Shuiying couldn't help showing a slightly sad smile.

If he is not controlled by illusion, he should be able to entrust the future of Kiriyin Village and the position of the fourth Mizukage to the young ninja who grew up during his tenure, right?
That guy who doesn't know if it's Madara Uchiha, damn you! ! !

Seeing Sarutobi Hizan who suddenly showed an amazing arrogance, Kaguya Rei was silent for a while, and said a little unhappily:

"Tsk, did Shimura Danzo's death bring you back to who you were as Shinobu, Hokage-sama?"

"Probably so."

Hearing that the culprit who made Shimura Dan hide to death mentioned his name, Sarutobi Hiizan's expression became a lot lower.

"With the roots buried deep in the ground dead, if Konoha wants to continue to flourish, someone must take the initiative to come into contact with the darkness that only needs to be handled by the roots..."

"Aren't you going to avenge Shimura Danzo?"

"I came here as Hokage to negotiate peace with Kirigakushi. If the village is dragged into the quagmire of war again because of my personal friendship with Danzo, he will definitely be ruthless in the underworld. rebuke me."

"Furthermore, I would probably not be able to pull my disciples to fight with me in a battle that neither saw any chance of winning nor was to protect the village."

Facing the three generations of Hokage Sarutobi Hiizan who showed a water-tight defense, Kaguya Rei, who was originally thinking of taking advantage of the situation to put pressure on Sarutobi Hiizan and forcing Konoha to agree to some more conditions, pouted and closed his hands angrily.

Seeing this, Yutachi Yakura, who had been on guard for whether the two sides would fight, couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief, then took out a scroll and threw it towards the three of Konoha's side.

"This is the contract template that we have drawn up in advance. For the next negotiation, let's use what is written on it as a reference to discuss additions and subtractions."

　The fifth and sixth updates really have no spare capacity.

　　I still overestimate my brain power. After writing it, my state has obviously declined. When I write a card, I feel that my brain has been drained.

　　In addition, as of now, the first order has exceeded 5000, which means that there are at least 20 chapters in debt...

　　Feel the brain shaking

　　
　
(End of this chapter)