Konoha's Ninja Successor

"Sandaime! Danzo-sama! Stop it!" A white-haired sword-wielding ninja wearing ANBU costume dodged between the two of them.

Both of them turned their attention to the visitor. Knowing that they were indeed losing their composure, they both slowly calmed down their momentum.

"Sakumo, Danzo, I'm sorry, I lost my temper." Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed and apologized to the two of them.

Danzo Shimura snorted coldly and said nothing while sitting in the meeting.

"Three generations, can you listen to my thoughts!" Qi Mumao picked his side with a cold face.

Everyone is focusing on Hatake Sakumo. Currently, apart from the Sandaime and Danzo, the third in command in Konoha is the ANBU leader, Hatake Sakumo.

"I don't think there is any need to compromise and sacrifice Hizashi. We in Konoha are not afraid of war!" Hatake Sakumo said with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

Although Hatake Sakumo has always been approachable in front of his companions, those who are familiar with his other side know how terrifying Hatake Sakumo is when he enters a cold-blooded state.How can the ANBU leader be a kind person?Tenderness is only reserved for the people you should protect.

Sarutobi Hiruzen showed hesitation, while Danzo Shimura's eyes showed approval and relief.

Sarutobi Hiruzen still prioritized minimizing the village's losses. He believed that as long as it took a few more years, Konoha would be able to recover.Shimura Danzo had a different idea. Rather than saying that he was not afraid of war, it was better to say that Danzo and the Kages of Iwrai Ryonin Village had the same idea and were eager to start a war.

"If a war really breaks out, Konoha's current strength is enough to compete with or even suppress the second most powerful Kumo Ninja Village. But what you, Sandaime, are worried about is that the Raikage and Tsuchikage will jointly launch an offensive against Konoha. I don't know if I'm right or not. ?" Hatake Sakumo looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen for confirmation.

Sarutobi Hiruzen thought for a moment and then nodded. He was worried that many countries would launch a war with Konoha at the same time. There was nothing wrong with the intelligence and analysis possessed by Hatake Sakumo.

"If we also win over an alliance and let this alliance share the pressure of the war with us, we don't need to keep our posture so low. Once Konoha has a reliable ally, there is a chance that the Thunder Rock Ninja Village will launch a war It can be reduced to the lowest level. If the Thunder Rock Ninja Village wants to launch a war against us, it must carefully consider it in its heart."

Hatake Sakumo proposed an alliance strategy, while Sarutobi Hiruzen was considering the feasibility of this strategy.

"Sakumo, if you arrange it according to your strategy, this alliance must have enough strength, otherwise it will not be enough to make the Thunder Rock Ninja Village fearful. And how much price will we Konoha have to pay to win over allies of this strength? Can you still afford this price?" Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed.

Tuanzang did not speak to help Qimu Mao, who had the same point as himself, because he also wanted to know whether Qi Mu Shuo Mao came out of a thoughtful plan or a wishes to talk about the soldiers.After all, although the battle-hardened Hatake Sakumo is good at war, it's really hard to get him to play politics.

"Sandaime, the alliance we are looking for is Suna Ninja Village, which is also one of the five great ninja villages, and the price we need to pay is almost negligible." Hatake Sakumo had already expected the doubts about Sarutobi Hiruzen. He didn't hold back and directly stated the plan he had been thinking about for a long time.

"Suna Ninja Village?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned and began to think. Shimura Danzo glanced at Hatake Sakumo expressionlessly, and then quickly lowered his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Yes! It's Suna Ninja Village. The third generation Kazekage of Suna Ninja Village has been mysteriously missing for three years, and Suna Ninja Village has fallen into an embarrassing situation without a Kazekage replacement for a long time. Although there are two guys, Chiyo and Ebizo, who support and maintain Suna Ninja The stability of the village, but it still cannot make up for the turmoil in the village caused by the vacancy of the Kazekage. According to the latest news, a candidate for the fourth generation of Suna Ninja Village has appeared. He is an outstanding talent named Rasa, and he has inherited the magnetic escape of the third generation."

"What does this have to do with the alliance you mentioned?" the old patriarch Hinata asked doubtfully.

"It's very relevant! If we want to form an alliance with them, we have to make a fuss about this." Hatake Sakumo answered the question of the old Hyuga clan leader with piercing eyes.

Hatake Sakumo turned his head and looked directly into Sarutobi Hiruzen's complicated eyes, and said with great enthusiasm: "Rasa's prestige in the village is not enough. Even with the support of Chiyo and others, we still cannot secure the Kazekage's position. We Konoha sent envoys to the Suna Ninja Village in the name of goodwill, and Rasa, who desperately needs to expand her influence, will definitely not miss this opportunity."

Hatake Sakumo paused, and his tone gradually became more confident: "At this time, we Konoha proposed to fully support the Kazekage status of Rasa in the Suna Ninja Village, and were willing to provide a certain amount of friendly assistance to the Suna Ninja Village to promote the alliance between the two countries. relation."

"Not enough! Most of what you said is fine, but to promote alliance, the benefits you mentioned are completely insufficient for Suna Ninja Village." Danzo directly interrupted Hatake Sakumo, and Danzo heard this I think these remarks are nothing more than rhetoric. After all, Hatake Sakumo is not good at political negotiation.

Qi Muyao, who was broken, was not angry, and looked at the Tuanzang expression expressionlessly: "Master Tibetan, listen to me first. The condition I opened is absolutely made Sarawak Village unable to refuse to refuse conditions, but I need to borrow someone from your root organization to complete alliance diplomacy."

Danzo Shimura's eyes moved slightly and he said, "Who?"

"A!" Hatake Sakumo slowly spit out one word.

"I see, I did underestimate you, Hatake Sakumo..." After Danzo Shimura heard the name "A", he already knew Hatake Sakumo's plan in his heart. He narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at it. Hatake Sakumo seemed to really know the man in front of him for the first time.

"Kao is the only ninja in Konoha who inherited the first generation of Memu Dun. In my plan, Konoha will give Suna Ninja Village more than just the benefit of consolidating the status of the Fourth Kazekage. We can also send Koo from the Root Organization as one Open up a green belt in the desert Suna Ninja Village to solve the environmental problems of Suna Ninja Village's living environment. If these are not enough, we can send the Konoha seal team to solve the hidden danger of the seal instability of Suna Ninja Village's Jinchuuriki, showing How can Konoha, which is so sincere, fail to win over the friendship of Suna Ninja Village, an ally?"

After speaking, Hatake Sakumo opened his arms and displayed the complete diplomatic alliance plan in front of them.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes lit up. Hatake Sakumo's alliance plan has successfully opened up a new solution direction. The feasibility of this alliance plan is very high, and Konoha does not need to pay too much.At most, it requires a lot of hard work to open up a large green belt. The other conditions are simply not painful for Konoha.

"Hiruzen, I can help!" Danzo Shimura stood up and said expressionlessly.

After Sarutobi Hiruzen saw Danzo's statement, he no longer hesitated. He looked at Hatake Sakumo who proposed the plan with joy, and a new bold idea suddenly came to his mind.

"Sakumo, I will do as you say this time. I will find a way to hold off the Cloud Ninja Village. You will be solely responsible for this mission to the Suna Ninja Village. You can allocate the personnel and funds directly without asking me. "Sarutobi Hiruzen patted Hatake Sakumo on the shoulder and smiled.

"Yes! The Sandaime." Hatake Sakumo respectfully knelt down and accepted the order.

"After you successfully return from your mission, you will be the fifth Hokage of Konoha!" Hiruzen Sarutobi released a "bombshell" with relief.

Everyone present, including Shimura Danzo, the Hyuga leader and Hatake Sakumo himself, looked at the Sandaime Sarutobi Hiruzen with shocked eyes!