After traveling through time, I became friends with Tsunade

The establishment of Konoha Village is a revolutionary event in the history of Naruto. The birth of the one country, one village system clearly indicates the end of the Warring States period in the Naruto world and the rise of nation-states led by the five major countries.

The two great families, Senju and Uchiha, successfully joined hands to establish the Konoha Ninja Village and settled in the Land of Fire. After that, other countries followed suit, and the one-country-one-village system became a fixed model.

The implementation of the one country, one village system has put the ninja village and the daimyo on the same interest chain, and neither side needs to worry about betrayal. The daimyo no longer has to worry about the betrayal of the ninja village, and the ninja no longer has to worry about financial troubles.

Because the distance between the daimyo's mansion and Konoha is far, and the daimyo rode in the carriage leisurely all the way, sometimes enjoying the scenery along the way, sometimes chatting and laughing with the servants, he did not look anxious at all, and was not worried about his own safety at all.

That's why the Daimyo arrived in Konoha today without any rush.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, leading the Konoha's high-ranking officials, had already arrived at the village entrance in advance to greet them respectfully. After all, as the actual lord of the Land of Fire, the daimyo had to save his face for both moral and ethical reasons.

"Hokage-sama, we can see the Daimyo's carriage from afar." An Anbu member quickly came to Sarutobi Hiruzen and said softly.

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, put his hands behind his back, stared into the distance, and waited quietly for the daimyo to arrive.

Soon, a large team of more than a hundred people gradually came into view. At the head of the team were twenty samurai riding tall horses. They were energetic and majestic. As the guards of the daimyo, they always walked steadily at the front of the team every time they went out.

Following closely behind was a ninja team led by Hatake Sakumo, all of whom were carefully selected by Konoha to protect the daimyo. They were scattered around and surrounded the carriage in the middle.

The luxurious carriage in the middle was particularly eye-catching, and it was surrounded by a dozen servants who stood respectfully by, ready to obey their master's orders at any time.

When the team reached the entrance of the village, the samurai in front quickly dispersed to both sides, and the daimyo's carriage slowly moved forward, and finally stopped steadily in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen. The curtain of the carriage was gently lifted, and a wretched old man wearing a strange fan, supported by a servant, walked down slowly.

"Third generation, it's been a long time since we last met." The daimyo held an open folding fan, half covering his face, squinting his eyes, and said to Sarutobi Hiruzen with a smile.

"Yes, Your Excellency the Daimyo, welcome." Sarutobi Hiruzen bowed slightly and saluted the Daimyo, then took a step sideways. The ninjas who were welcoming him behind him moved to both sides of the road tacitly and quickly cleared a wide path for the Daimyo.

The daimyo slowly got out of the car, his eyes swept over the people in Konoha Village, then he nodded slightly and showed a satisfied smile.

Sarutobi Hiruzen stepped forward and said with a smile: "Your Excellency the Daimyo, you have had a hard journey. Please follow me to the village. We have prepared a sumptuous banquet for you."

The Daimyo smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble the Third Hokage."

So, Sarutobi Hiruzen led the daimyo and his party to the village. Along the way, the daimyo talked with Sarutobi Hiruzen from time to time, asking about the situation of Konoha Village.

When the villagers of Konoha Village saw the daimyo coming, they stopped to watch, their eyes full of curiosity and awe.

The Daimyo walked into the main hall of Konoha Village and sat in the main seat, while Sarutobi Hiruzen and others sat on the side.

After the banquet began, the daimyo tasted the delicacies on the table and praised them highly.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the Daimyo and thought to himself. He knew that the Daimyo's visit was not only to inspect Konoha Village, but there must be other things.

"Three generations, it seems like there are fewer familiar faces today than in the past."

The daimyo narrowed his eyes slightly, picked up the food with chopsticks elegantly and put it into his mouth. He turned his head to look at the third generation casually and asked softly.

"The war was extremely cruel, and Konoha also sacrificed many lives to protect the land of the Land of Fire."

Sarutobi Hiruzen put down his bowl and chopsticks heavily, supported his chin with his right hand, his brows were furrowed, his face was heavy, and his eyes revealed a hint of sadness and helplessness.

"But we have won in the end, Third Generation. You have lived up to my expectations, and you have not let down the funds I provided you."

The daimyo wiped his mouth gently with a handkerchief, casually picked up the folding fan, fanned it a few times, and spoke with a smile and a cheerful tone.

Then, he slightly tilted his head, looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen with a slightly inquiring look, and continued to ask: "Why haven't I seen your disciples today?"

"They are all working hard in their respective areas of expertise, and they are all carrying out important tasks today, so it is really difficult for them to get away."

Sarutobi Hiruzen lowered his head slightly, with a hint of apology on his face. He clenched his fists and rubbed them gently. Then he raised his head and a bitter smile appeared at the corners of his mouth.

"The legendary three ninjas are well-known in the ninja world, but it seems that you have another disciple. I haven't heard much about this boy."

Daimyo leaned back slightly, waving the folding fan in his hand intermittently.

"He is still focusing on training and rarely moves around in the ninja world."

Sarutobi Hiruzen touched his chin with his right hand, thought for a moment and then answered.

"In that case, Konoha is now full of talented people. You should also think carefully about the candidate for the fourth generation. The three ninjas and perhaps White Fang are both good choices."

The folding fan in Daimyo's hand suddenly stopped shaking. He stood up, looked satisfied, and said with a smile.

"Haha." Sarutobi Hiruzen laughed dryly and stroked his beard, saying, "They haven't really grown up yet. What's more, the ninja world is still in turmoil. It's not the right time to let them shoulder heavy responsibilities yet."

"But I am quite optimistic about White Fang. With him around, I feel a lot more at ease."

The daimyo smiled slightly, with a hint of pride in his smile. As he spoke, he stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen with a half-smile from the corner of his eyes, and then slowly said, "Third generation, what do you think of letting White Fang serve as my guardian ninja for a long time?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen showed an embarrassment on his face, he bowed slightly and said in a tactful tone: "Your Excellency the Daimyo, White Fang is indeed an excellent ninja, but there are other important tasks that need him to perform.

Protecting the safety of the daimyo is of great importance. I will arrange more ninjas to guard you at all times."

The daimyo's smile disappeared instantly, his face turned gloomy, and he closed his folding fan with force, making a "snap" sound.

The Daimyo said coldly, "Third-generation, are you rejecting my proposal? Is there no other suitable person in Konoha to carry out the mission?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen had a thin layer of sweat on his forehead. He quickly explained, "Your Excellency the Daimyo, calm down. White Fang is indeed an outstanding ninja of our Konoha. I will find other suitable candidates as soon as possible and will definitely not disappoint your Excellency the Daimyo's expectations."

The daimyo snorted, stood up and said, "I hope you can find a suitable candidate as soon as possible. I don't want my safety to be threatened in any way." After that, the daimyo turned and left.