Invincible from Konoha's booth

While waiting for Jiraiya to arrive, Sarutobi Hiruzen recalled the past time.

Thinking about how many years he has been the Hokage, except for what happened today, the village has been developing in a prosperous and upward direction under his maintenance, which can be regarded as worthy of the teacher's spirit in heaven.

"Should it be time for me to retire and give up my position as Hokage to young people?

It was fine in the past few years, but in recent years I have obviously felt that my physical condition has declined a bit, and it has been a long time since I took myself to Lake Biwa to enjoy it.

But as for the heir, I still need to think about it carefully. Ah~ among my few disciples, none of them are easy to worry about. "

After today's incident, Sarutobi Hiruzen also had the idea of ​​abdicating his position in favor of others.

After all, although he is called "the strongest Hokage in history" by the outside world, as someone who has seen the strength of the first and second generations, he knows that this title is somewhat undeserved.

And as he continues to grow older, he is almost past his prime as a ninja.

Strength will inevitably decline. Like an empty body, you will occasionally feel inadequate.

After just thinking about the issue of successor, Hiruzen Sarutobi found helplessly that he really couldn't choose anyone.

My three disciples all seem to be very good, but they each have their own shortcomings.

And they are all still too young. Although they have gone through the baptism of the Second Ninja World War, it is enough to be called an excellent ninja, but they are still far from being qualified as a "kage".

It will take at least a few years of training to see the situation before making a decision. It seems that I still need to stick to the position of Hokage for a few years.

As for considering other candidates?

Please, it is said that the position of Hokage is a characteristic of Konoha, do you understand? ?

Although it is said that the Hokage election needs to be elected by the villagers in the village, but who can be elected by the villagers is not a science.

The Hokages of Konoha have always been of the same line. Only people from the Hokage line are qualified to participate, and there is no need to think about other cats and dogs. (I’m talking about you—the table tennis racket people)

As a second-generation disciple, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't hate the Uchiha clan as much as Nabekage did, but he didn't have a good impression either.

The butt determines the head, which is why he acquiesced in Danzo's threat to Itachi to annihilate the clan later on.

"Old man, are you looking for me?"

Just when Sarutobi Hiruzen was thinking about his successor, Jiraiya's voice came from outside the door, interrupting his thoughts.

"Come in, brat, do you know how to respect the elderly and care for the young? Call me Hokage-sama here."

No matter how good Sarutobi Hiruzen was as the Hokage, at least he was very easy-going and he was not really angry. Instead, he let Jiraiya in with a smile and a curse.

"Okay, without further ado, Jiraiya, how did tonight's investigation go? Did you find anything?

And what's going on with Minato and Sakumo? How can they be repaired? If you dare to hurt Konoha's ninja like this, I will never let that masked man go! "

However, Sarutobi Hiruzen still takes business seriously.

When Jiraiya walked up to him, he took a puff of smoke, put away the smile on his face and said seriously.

There was obvious anger in his tone. This was not because the third generation was acting in front of Jiraiya, but because he was really angry.

"Well, old man, let's talk about the injuries of the two people first. Regarding the situation of Lord Sakumo, I have to tell you that it is bad news. His situation is very not optimistic.

Although his life was saved under the treatment of the medical team and Tsunade, he was still in a coma.

According to Tsunade's judgment, even if Sakumo-sama wakes up, it will take at least a year or two before he can initially get out of bed.

Moreover, there are injuries almost all over the body. Even if some parts are recovered, the sequelae may take decades to be eliminated.

Although he is a bit cruel, Sakumo-sama, he... may be ending his career as a ninja prematurely! "

Jiraiya first brought bad news. As a hero of the Second Ninja War, Hatake Sakumo lost his power, which was not only a blow to Konoha's reputation.