Controlling the ninja world begins with Konoha

Chapter 013: Naruto’s Apprenticeship (2)

The third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was hailed by Iruka Umino as the strongest Hokage in history.

Although this is simply a joke, in fact, Sarutobi Hiruzen, known as the "Ninjutsu Professor", is indeed a very powerful ninja, not to mention teaching the "Konoha Sannin".

In terms of the variety and combinations of ninjutsu, his power is unquestionable.

Even facing various blood inheritance limits, the Third Hokage, who is proficient in all Five Elements Escape Techniques, has almost no shortcomings. His ninjutsu can cope with any situation.

After the first generation's purpose was absolutely powerful and the second generation's purpose was absolutely extreme, he chose absolute balance.

Sarutobi Hiruzen is by no means the third generation Hokage. Everyone's impression of him comes from the fact that he taught three invincible strong men, and Jiraiya, one of the "Three Ninjas", also taught the fourth generation Hokage. ——"Golden Flash" Namikaze Minato.

For ordinary people, they can easily get the answer to the power of the Third Hokage by just doing a simple conversion.

That is, the powerful Fourth Hokage is only a disciple of the Third Hokage, so the Third Hokage must be stronger than the Fourth Hokage.

Moreover, everyone's impressions and memories of the Second Hokage and the First Hokage are too far away, so it is natural that the Third Hokage is the strongest Hokage.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sat behind his desk, his expression completely hidden in the shadow of his bamboo hat. He curiously looked at the boy in front of him who was also looking at him curiously. The two of them looked at each other.

The Uchiha clan...

He sighed inwardly, and couldn't help but think of his companion who died in battle with Lord Tobirama - Uchiha Mirror.

He was also a genius of the Uchiha clan. If he had not died back then, he would have been qualified to take the position of the Third Hokage.

Sometimes, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but think: If Kagami had been the successor to the position of the Third Hokage, would Konoha and Uchiha not be in such trouble now?

His thoughts gradually returned to the present from the distant past, and then focused on Uchiha Sasuke.

This is a boy who is completely different from Uchiha Mirror. He is more stable and wiser than anyone in the Uchiha clan, including Uchiha Madara.

Of course, the Third Hokage knew Uchiha Madara. In his impression, Uchiha Madara was a grumpy old man who often yelled at Lord Hashirama and was stabbed in the lungs by Teacher Tobirama.

Even if this kind of person is full of intelligence and conspiracy, he is also straightforward and very easy to guess. It can even be said that he has the paranoia and cuteness unique to the Uchiha clan.

For example, the rebellion of the Uchiha clan this time is really funny politically.

But in terms of strength, the Uchiha clan is indeed very dangerous, so for the sake of Konoha, as the Hokage, he acquiesced in Danzo's actions and used Uchiha Itachi to eliminate the Uchiha clan.

He felt guilty towards the Uchiha clan in his heart, but his reason told him that doing so would be good for everyone, except the young man in front of him.

It was because the guilt of the Uchiha clan was transferred to Uchiha Sasuke that he acquiesced to Uchiha Sasuke's proposal to the Hyuga clan. This could indeed ensure Uchiha Sasuke's safety and ensure that Uchiha Sasuke's life would not be ruined. Disturbed by Danzo.

As for what the Hyuga clan will do to Uchiha Sasuke in the future, Sarutobi Hiruzen will naturally take action at the right time.

"Little Sasuke, are you having some difficulties in life when you came here today?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen asked Sasuke in a very kind tone, almost treating Sasuke like an ignorant child.

Although Sasuke was indeed a seven-year-old child now, the Third Hokage's tone still made him frown.

He decided not to procrastinate anymore, but knelt down on the ground and said straight to the point: "Hokage-sama, being in the ninja school can no longer make me stronger. If I continue like this, it will just be a waste of time. That's all. The man graduated from the ninja school at the age of seven, and became a chuunin at the age of ten. He must have fully mastered the knowledge before entering school, and has even reached the level of chuunin."

"In order to catch up with that man, I can't waste any more time. In order to avenge that man, in order to become stronger, I must have a teacher, a famous teacher to guide me and guide me on the right path of ninja, and Who else in this ninja world is more qualified to be called the light of the righteous path of ninja besides you?"

Sasuke Uchiha's rainbow farts hit Hiruzen Sarutobi's itchy spots one after another, making him unable to help but smile.

That's right, who else in the ninja world can teach his disciples better than him?

But the next second, his brows furrowed tightly. Even so, this did not mean that he could accept Uchiha Sasuke as his disciple.

Because as Hokage, he cannot accept disciples as casually as other jounin. Other jounin can lead several classes, and they can choose ninjas who are suitable for them as their disciples from several classes.

For example, in the original book, Jiraiya fell in love with Minato Namikaze at a glance in the team he led, Kakashi was also attracted by Minato Namikaze at a glance, and Kakashi also fell in love with Sasuke Uchiha at a glance, thinking Do your best to bring him to the right path.

This is the inheritance between Jonin, but the inheritance between Hokage is different.

For example, when Senju Tobirama led six disciples, he was not the Second Hokage. He was just the Hokage's younger brother and a Jounin of Konoha. After he became the Second Hokage, his six disciples Being included as a candidate for Hokage.

After becoming the Third Hokage, we can see that the three disciples he accepted were all carefully considered:

The princess of the Senju clan - Tsunade.

Genius orphan——Orochimaru.

Jiraiya, a civilian ninja who was a good citizen for three generations.

In addition to Tsunade's memory of her teacher and her care for the Senju clan, Orochimaru and Jiraiya are innocent children without any background. Only in this way can they ascend to the position of Hokage.

In fact, the Third Hokage himself was choosing his disciples with the intention of finding and selecting the Fourth Hokage.

However, Tsunade suffered from dizziness and her own persistence.

Orochimaru's behavior changed drastically after the war, and he even secretly conducted human experiments and even defected.

Jiraiya traveled far and wide for the so-called son of the prophecy, with his whereabouts uncertain.

Therefore, they are not qualified to become Hokage.

With the "Battle of Kannabi Bridge" ending the Third Ninja War, Namikaze Minato, who had huge reputation and powerful strength, became the best candidate, and naturally ascended to the position of Hokage and became the Fourth Hokage.

But less than a year later, mysterious people invaded, Nine-Tails went berserk, and Namikaze Minato was killed in battle. Also overnight, Konoha, which had just ushered in peace and was in a state of chaos, was turned upside down.

too suddenly.

Suddenly there was no one to succeed him at the position of Hokage.

It was precisely because of this that Danzo jumped up and down, feeling that his chance had come.