The world is full of ups and downs.

You never know what will happen!

Even Shokuhou Misaki would not have thought that Orochimaru would give Danzo such an outrageous idea. Just like Sarutobi Asuma would not have thought that his father, whom he always admired, would force his elder brother to lose his reputation and die miserably for his own power.

"Are you satisfied?"

In the Hokage's office, Asuma Sarutobi suppressed his anger and said to Hiruzen Sarutobi:

"My elder brother is dead, and now my elder sister-in-law is gone too. Konohamaru is only four years old this year, and you have caused him to lose his parents! And all this is just because you still want to be Hokage! I don't understand, you are 65 years old this year, and half of your leg is in the coffin. Is the position of Hokage really so important to you?"

Faced with Asuma Sarutobi's questioning, Hiruzen Sarutobi just lowered his face and didn't speak. Compared with his eldest son who obeyed his orders, Asuma Sarutobi has been rebellious since he was a child. Not only did he learn to smoke at a young age, but he also lacked courtesy to his father. Sarutobi Hiruzen has encountered similar things many times.

Finally, he was tired of scolding, and Asuma Sarutobi stopped talking. Only a silent father and son were left in the huge office.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at his resentful second son in front of him, thought for a moment and said in a measured tone:

"The village is very unstable now. Let's not talk about the external enemies, there are also many people inside who are ready to make a move. And Tsunade is the same. Although the village announced that Tsunade will take over as the head of the Anbu, in fact, Tsunade has not returned at all. And Jiraiya, the village can't contact him at all. So Konoha needs your strength now, and the Anbu also needs an excellent ninja..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen had just said half of his words when Asuma suddenly sneered:

"You guys, you don't want me to be your scapegoat like my big brother, do you?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen After being startled by what he said, Asuma continued:

"As for why Tsunade-sama and Jiraiya-sama didn't come back, don't you know the specific reason? To be honest, the stupidest of the three ninjas is actually Orochimaru, who is known as a genius! Haha, compared to the simple Orochimaru, Tsunade-sama and Jiraiya-sama have long seen through what kind of person you are!"

"The reason they left the village is essentially just to stay away from you. Otherwise, their fate will be the same as Orochimaru and Big Brother, either being forced to become traitors by you, or being forced to die by you!"

After saying that, Asuma didn't even give his father a good look and walked straight to the door of the office.

Just as he was about to leave the office, Asuma suddenly said:

"Oh, by the way, you don't have to think about dragging me into the Anbu anymore! I have applied to the daimyo to join his Twelve Guard Ninjas. From now on, I will no longer stay in this village. If you want to continue to blame others, go find someone else!"

With a bang, the door of the office was slammed shut by Asuma, leaving only Sarutobi Hiruzen sitting in the office, quietly smoking his pipe. I don't know how long it took before Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up and walked towards his home.

The streets of Konoha are still full of flowers, and the faces of the people around are filled with bright smiles. From time to time, you can hear the sound of children playing with their parents. Seeing the third generation of Hokage coming, everyone saluted respectfully. But Sarutobi Hiruzen clearly felt that this respect brought some estrangement. Obviously, the villagers of Konoha no longer trusted him as much as before.

When he got home, the maid immediately reported to him that Konohamaru was crying and shouting for his parents. But Konohamaru's father was dead, and Konohamaru's mother chose to commit suicide because she couldn't bear the blow. The parents who were once the closest to him left him in just a few days. The blow to Konohamaru can be imagined.

But even so, Sarutobi Hiruzen, as a grandfather, did not choose to accompany him. Because now Sarutobi Hiruzen is afraid to face Konohamaru, and even more afraid that Konohamaru will cry and ask himself:

"Grandpa, where are my parents? Where did they go?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't know how to answer this question, so he could only choose to escape shamefully.

Back in his room, Sarutobi Hiruzen fell into memories. He remembered his wife, the surprise his sons brought him when they were just born, the teachings of the first and second Hokage, his three students, and his best friend Danzo who had fought with him for most of his life...

Now, all these people are gone. His wife died in the Nine-Tails Rebellion, his eldest son died, his second son left Konoha, the three ninjas were strangers to him, and even Danzo, who had fought with him for most of his life, had now become a cold corpse, and was then stolen away by a mysterious force...

Looking up, he was alone. At this time, Sarutobi Hiruzen had nothing except the Hokage.

But even so, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not regret it.

He only hated his enemies for being too cunning, and he also hated himself for not eliminating those hidden dangers early.

If he had killed Shokuhou Misaki in the River Country, if he had exterminated the Uchiha clan earlier, if he had killed the Akatsuki organization, if he had not killed Danzo for the sake of old feelings... If he could have dealt with these problems earlier and decisively, the above tragedies would not have happened.

His position as Hokage would still be as solid as a rock, and his son would not have been sacrificed. In the final analysis, it was because he was not ruthless enough and too indecisive. In contrast, the person who decisively pushed the Uchiha clan to leave Konoha, her decisiveness is what he really lacks.

But unfortunately, everything is too late now.

Without Danzo and Sarutobi Shinnosuke, he can no longer control the Root and Anbu as he did in the past. In addition, with the departure of the Uchiha clan and the establishment of the second ninja village, the interests of a large number of Konoha families have suffered huge losses. Now Sarutobi Hiruzen has lost the most important base as the Hokage, and his Hokage throne is still in jeopardy.

Now he needs someone to help him stabilize the situation and rebuild the Hokage's base. And this person must not only be capable, but also not too strong. Sarutobi Hiruzen needs this person to be like Danzo to secretly deter the enemies who covet the Hokage throne, and at the same time he does not want this person to become the second Danzo.

As for this candidate, Tsunade and Jiraiya are not suitable, and even Kakashi is not suitable. Because their own strength is too strong, and their connections in Konoha Village are also very wide. If they were really given the power and status that Danzo once had, they would only become the biggest threat to him as the Hokage.

So after choosing from here and there, Sarutobi Hiruzen knew that he had no choice.

After making a decision, Sarutobi Hiruzen left home and came to Ichiraku Ramen again. Facing Shokuhou Misaki who was busy inside, Sarutobi Hiruzen no longer had the hypocrisy he had before. He first let the insignificant people leave, and even ordered the Anbu ninja who had been monitoring Shokuhou Misaki to give up the mission. Then in the empty ramen shop, Sarutobi Hiruzen said:

"How much of what happened in Konoha recently did you participate in?"

Without waiting for Shokuhou Misaki to answer, Sarutobi Hiruzen continued:

"Although you are a little smart, you are not strong enough after all. I have been sending ninjas from the Anbu to monitor you because I am worried that you will go astray at such a young age and be deceived by people with ulterior motives. Facts have proved that you have disappointed me. Orochimaru and Uchiha Itachi have looked for you during this period!"

With Sarutobi Hiruzen's brain, he naturally guessed that Shokuhou Misaki might have established a connection with Orochimaru and Uchiha Itachi. After all, there are only a few people in this world who are capable of contacting Shokuhou Misaki under the surveillance of the Anbu.

"Haha, why do you think they are looking for you? Do you really think that your little cleverness will be taken seriously by those Konoha's rebel ninjas? Shokuhou Misaki, your vision is too narrow! They are looking for you just to use you and make you an accomplice in their disruption of Konoha! As a Konoha ninja, you don't stand on the side of the village, but instead go along with these people with ulterior motives. Do you think your actions are worthy of the Konoha forehead protector on your forehead?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice became louder and louder, and he wanted to label Shokuhou Misaki a Konoha rebel right now. But the more he did so, the more Shokuhou Misaki knew that Sarutobi Hiruzen was bluffing. Because now Sarutobi Hiruzen can no longer make Shokuhou Misaki, a Konoha ninja, obey his orders as a Hokage as in the past.

He can only intimidate Shokuhou Misaki through words, trying to convince Shokuhou Misaki by creating fear. But in fact, even Sarutobi Hiruzen himself knew that his method was unlikely to succeed. If Shokuhou Misaki was so easily frightened by Sarutobi Hiruzen, she would not have been able to maneuver in Konoha Village.

So in the face of Sarutobi Hiruzen's intimidation, Shokuhou Misaki just smiled slightly and said:

"Hokage-sama, you really wronged me! I, Shokuhou Misaki, am loyal to Konoha! Even to you, Hokage-sama, I respect you. If not, do you think you can still sit here and talk to me?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was startled when he heard this, Shokuhou Misaki

Qi said again:

"Orochimaru did come to me, but I didn't give them any advice. Not only that, I also let the Akatsuki organization, including Orochimaru, know a fact, that is, Konoha can only prosper under the leadership of the wise and great Hokage. At least such a Konoha will not become the enemy of the Akatsuki organization."

Hearing what Shokuhou Misaki said, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt as uncomfortable as if he had eaten two pounds of flies. Because the meaning of Shokuhou Misaki's words clearly meant that Sarutobi Hiruzen was unqualified as a Hokage. Because he, as a Hokage, could not make Konoha prosper, nor would he make Konoha's enemies feel in awe.

"And Uchiha Itachi too. He came to ask me, if as a ninja he should destroy his family for the sake of the village, should he also destroy the village for the sake of the country for the same reason? You see, how dangerous is Uchiha Itachi's idea? If I hadn't turned the tide and told him that protecting the village, protecting the family and protecting the country are the same thing, he would have become a monster who wants to destroy Konoha now!"

"And now, because of my persuasion, Uchiha Itachi just took the Uchiha clan away from Konoha. It didn't hurt the ninjas of Konoha, nor did it really shake the position of Lord Hokage. The sun of Konoha still rises as usual, and only Danzo, who has always wanted to harm Lord Hokage, has received the punishment he deserves. You see, how much I have contributed to Konoha, and am I not an excellent ninja of Konoha Ninja Village?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen has met many opponents in his life.

From Danzo, to Hatake Sakumo, and Orochimaru, plus the Uchiha clan...

These enemies in Konoha Village are either shady and treacherous, or cruel and vicious, or radiant, or stupid as a pig. Although they have their own characteristics, there has never been such a terrible existence as Shokuhou Misaki. Because compared to other enemies, Shokuhou Misaki always knows to put her position right and stand firmly on the side of the village's righteousness.

Of course, what Sarutobi Hiruzen can't accept the most is that what Shokuhou Misaki said seems to be right!

If it weren't for Shokuhou Misaki, the crisis within Konoha this time would likely cause a tear within the village. Whether it is the extermination of the Uchiha clan or the intervention of external forces, it is possible that Konoha will embark on the road of destruction. So from a practical point of view, Shokuhou Misaki really has the confidence to say that she is a loyal ninja of Konoha. At least now Sarutobi Hiruzen has no confidence to refute Shokuhou Misaki. Because once the debate on this issue continues, the two people can easily come up with the well-known truth in their debate:

He, Sarutobi Hiruzen, is the biggest troublemaker in Konoha.

While Sarutobi Hiruzen was speechless, Shokuhou Misaki continued:

"Face the reality, Hokage-sama! In the current Konoha Village, I am the most loyal ninja to you. Because I am the only one who really wants to maintain your status and hope that you can continue to sit on the position of Hokage. There is no unsolvable contradiction between us. At least before I get close to the throne of Hokage, I will definitely stand on your side."

In other words, are you also coveting my position of Hokage?

Feeling Shokuhou Misaki's ambition, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt that this guy had already found a way to die.

But once the murderous intention arose, it was suppressed by Sarutobi Hiruzen with reason. Because Sarutobi Hiruzen knew that Shokuhou Misaki's ambition was a good thing to some extent. If Shokuhou Misaki had no ambition, she would never be willing to become his white glove, and he would never use her to maintain his position. People who have no desires are the most difficult to deal with. Shokuhou Misaki who has something to pursue is a qualified chess piece.

At the same time, Sarutobi Hiruzen also tasted a different meaning from Shokuhou Misaki's words.

Ambitious Shokuhou Misaki supports himself to continue to serve as Hokage, because only when he is the Hokage can she have room for improvement.

Similarly, Akatsuki and Orochimaru also hope that he will serve as Hokage, because if he is the Hokage, Konoha will only decline further.

There is also Uchiha Itachi, and the other four major ninja villages. I am afraid that they all hope that he will continue to serve as Hokage. Because compared to themselves, they are more worried that a young Hokage can bring vitality to Konoha.

Thinking of this, Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled bitterly in his heart. Seeing this, Shokuhou Misaki said: "Hokage, you finally regained your composure. Yes, I just wanted to remind you that although you look lonely now, there are actually many people who support you to be Hokage! It's just that these people look like enemies, but in fact they are all your invisible allies. In contrast, some people who keep saying the will of fire,

's interests are more important than anything else, they are your biggest enemies! "

"So you don't have to worry about your position as Hokage being unstable, because your allies will soon help you stabilize your position as Hokage through various means. For example, the Hidden Cloud Village, didn't they just evacuate the ninjas on the border? It won't be long before the Fire Country will spread that the Hidden Cloud Village withdrew its troops so quickly because it was afraid of you, the Hokage. Look, your reputation alone has shocked a large ninja village. Isn't such an achievement enough for you to continue to sit firmly on the throne of Hokage? "

After only a moment of conversation, Sarutobi Hiruzen realized the terrifyingness of Shokuhou Misaki.

He understood that this girl did have the ability to help him sit firmly on the throne of Hokage. But he also understood that this girl could also make him lose everything as a Hokage.

"What do you want?"

"In the Chunin Exam in half a month, all three of our class will be promoted to Chunin. Then Katsumura Yota joined the Root, Namikaze Mai entered the Anbu, and as for me... give me a more advanced task. I want to become a jonin within a year, and then take charge of an important department of Konoha. "

"Become a jonin within a year? Why didn't you say you wanted to become a Hokage within three years?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked.

"Three years is too fast." Shokuhou Misaki shook her head and said:

"Five years, five years will be enough!"

"Five years?"

Thinking back to how much he had suffered to become a Hokage, he finally got the recognition of the second generation Hokage and defeated his peers to become a Hokage. But the girl in front of him treated becoming a Hokage as a simple matter as eating and drinking water. Especially the tone of her voice when she spoke to him, there was no respect for the Hokage as a Konoha ninja. Even from the relationship between the two, Shokuhou Misaki seemed to be his superior.

"Impossible! "Sarutobi Hiruzen flatly refused.

Then, he saw a faint smile on Shokuhou Misaki's face:

"Hokage-sama, you don't seem to understand one thing. This is not an application, I am just notifying you."

"You can not execute it, but you have to think about the cost of not executing it. After all, although there are many people in this world who want you to continue to be Hokage, there are even more people who wish you would die immediately. What's even more interesting is that most of these people are Konoha ninjas!"

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