Naruto: Thousand Hands of Glory

The Third Hokage's heart was filled with mixed emotions after the fierce duel between Yanagi and Huangtu. He suddenly lost interest in watching the upcoming internal fight between the Hyuga brothers. After all the games today came to an end, he quickly sent away the daimyo who came to watch the game.

As the dust settled from the last match, the daimyo rose and prepared to leave. They were full of praise for the ninja skills they had seen today, but the Third Hokage's mind had already flown to further places. He politely bid farewell to these distinguished guests, and the sense of urgency in his heart became stronger.

As soon as the guests left, the Third Hokage took action immediately. He knew that some things needed to be dealt with immediately and there could be no delay. He quickly summoned the Anbu, the most secretive force in Konoha Village. They acted quickly and silently, and were the Hokage's most trusted subordinates.

"Notify the elders immediately. I will hold an emergency meeting in the Hokage's office." The Third Hokage's voice carried a hint of unquestionable authority, and the Anbu members immediately followed his orders and left.

The members of the Anbu moved silently in Konoha Village like shadows in the night, conveying the orders of the Third Hokage to every member of the Elders. They knew the importance of this meeting, and they also knew that the Hokage's orders could not be missed.

In the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage waited quietly. His mind was full of thoughts, about Yanagi, about the Senju clan, and about the future of Konoha Village. His eyes revealed a hint of determination, and he was ready to make an important decision.

When the Third Hokage's order was passed to the Elders, several heavyweights in Konoha Village responded quickly. As the core members of the Elders, the three of them had a significant influence on the decision-making of Konoha Village. After receiving the urgent call from the Third Hokage, they immediately put down their work and went to the Hokage's office.

Danzo's face was full of his signature seriousness, and his eyes revealed his concern for the upcoming meeting. Koharu seemed calm and composed, her steps were steady, revealing her thoughtful character. Menen was a little pensive, as if he had already guessed the Hokage's intentions in his mind.

They entered the office, looked around, nodded to each other, and then took their seats one by one. As the elders took their seats, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen sat in his seat, his face calm and his eyes revealing a hint of satisfaction. He was the first to break the silence, and his opening remarks revealed his affirmation of the Chunin Exam.

"Although the Chunin Exams have not yet ended, the results are very good." The voice of the Third Hokage echoed in the conference room, "We have successfully demonstrated to the ninja world that the next generation of Konoha is still full of talents. Their strength and potential are impressive."

The atmosphere in the conference room gradually relaxed with the words of the Third Hokage, and the elders exchanged glances of approval. They knew that the Chunin Exam was not only a test for young ninjas, but also a display of the village's strength.

The Third Hokage paused for a moment, picked up the pipe beside him, took a deep puff, and then slowly exhaled a wisp of green smoke. This action made him look more calm, and also made his subsequent speech more weighty.

"Especially Yanagishita's match," the Third Hokage spoke again, his voice carrying a hint of seriousness, "his Flying Thunder God Technique not only shocked all the spectators present, but also made many daimyo show their closeness to Konoha."

"Today, especially the several daimyo who were previously wavering between the Land of Fire and other major countries," the Third Hokage continued, "they also showed unprecedented interest and friendliness towards Konoha. This is extremely beneficial to our village's diplomacy and future alliances."

After hearing what the Third Hokage said, Utane Koharu and Mito Kado En gradually relaxed their expressions, and were obviously satisfied and proud of the results of the Chunin Exam. Koharu nodded slightly, and her eyes revealed her admiration and expectations for the younger generation. Kado En tapped the table lightly, as if he had already begun to plan in his mind how to use this opportunity to further enhance the reputation of Konoha Village. However, Shimura Danzo's expression remained solemn, and his face was looming in the firelight.

In the meeting room of the Elders, the atmosphere gradually changed from relaxed to serious. Shimura Danzo broke the brief silence, and his tone revealed a hint of warning and foreboding.

"Huruzen, the effect this time is indeed good, but don't forget that the crisis of the village is far from over!" Danzo's voice echoed in the conference room.

The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen turned his gaze to Danzo and listened carefully to the words of the elder. He knew that the crisis Danzo was referring to was not groundless, but a potential threat that the village had been facing for a long time.

"Other villages have not stopped their small moves, especially the Sand Village," Danzo continued, his eyes sharp. "According to the news from the former members of the Root faction, the Sand Ninja is still constantly mobilizing supplies and ninjas internally. It seems that this war is difficult to avoid."

Utane Koharu and Mitokado En exchanged worried glances. They realized that what Danzo said was true and the movements of the Sand Village were indeed worthy of attention.

However, Danzo's words did not end there. He further emphasized another more profound issue: "The problem of the Sand Village is indeed important, but it is not the most serious crisis for the village. Hiruzen, you know what crisis I am talking about. Don't forget, that is also the will of Mr. Tobirama!"

In the meeting room of the elders, the atmosphere gradually became tense with the words of Shimura Danzo. As Sarutobi Hiruzen listened to Danzo's warning, his face became uncertain, and the worry in his heart surged like an undercurrent.

"I don't understand what you are talking about. Dealing with external enemies is the top priority now!" There was a hint of avoidance in Hiruzen's voice, but his eyes could not hide his inner turmoil.

Danzo was unmoved. He stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen and continued, "You know, Yanagishita, or..." He paused deliberately to let the name echo in the air, "Senju Yanagishita, we greatly underestimated his potential and strength."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression became more and more solemn. He knew that Danzo was referring not only to the amazing speed and swordsmanship that Yanagishita had displayed in the Chunin Exam, but also the Flying Thunder God Technique that shocked everyone today.

"He's already mastered so many ninjutsu at such a young age," Danzo continued, each word hitting the wall of the conference room like a hammer, "plus his relationship with Mito-sama and Tsunade, once he has his mind set on the position of Hokage in a few years, then the position of Hokage will be as easy as pie in the sky for him!"

As Danzo's words echoed in the conference room, the expressions of Utatane Koharu and Mitokado En gradually changed from relaxed to serious. They began to deeply realize the importance and urgency of the questions raised by Danzo. The power and status of these people are indeed closely related to Sarutobi Hiruzen's leadership. The reason why they can have such a significant influence in Konoha Village is not only because of their life and death, but also because of the deep trust and relationship between them and the Hokage.

Koharu and Kado Yan know that their power is based on close cooperation with Hiruzen. In the ninja world, few elders can hold actual power and departments like them. Their status and influence are obtained after years of hard work and sacrifice.

Danzo's words revealed a warning. He was not just talking about the potential threat from Yanagi, but also reminding everyone present how fragile and precious the power they possessed was. Especially Danzo himself, his influence far exceeded that of ordinary elders. As the assistant to the Hokage, he could even reach out to the Anbu that only the Hokage could control, and established the Root that only obeyed his orders.

In the meeting room of the elders, the tense atmosphere became even more intense with Danzo's warning. Although Sarutobi Hiruzen hesitated in the face of Danzo's questioning, he did not directly follow Danzo's argument.

"That is also the will of fire!" Hiruzen's voice was firm and powerful. "Wherever the leaves dance, the fire will continue. The flames will continue to illuminate the village and allow new leaves to sprout. Yanagi will inherit our will, just as we inherit the will of Tobirama-sensei!"

His words revealed his hope and confidence in the future of Konoha Village. He believed that the new generation of ninjas would be able to inherit and carry forward the legacy of their predecessors.

However, Danzo was not swayed by Hiruzen's words, and he continued to stick to his point of view with a serious tone that could not be questioned.

"No, if Yanagishita becomes Hokage, it will only destroy the teacher's will of fire," Danzo said bluntly, "As a descendant of the Senju clan, his grandfather, Senju Taichi, has always opposed Tobirama's approach of integrating the Senju clan into Konoha. The opposition led by him has caused us a lot of trouble, and we only solved it by using tricks. Can you guarantee that his grandson will not inherit his grandfather's will!"

Danzo's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting everyone in the conference room. The Senju Taichi he mentioned and the opposition he represented were a sensitive and complicated past in the history of Konoha Village. Danzo reminded everyone present that the shadow of history might once again cover the village.

Utane Koharu and Mitokado En's expressions became more serious as they realized the possibility of what Danzo had said and the serious consequences behind it.

"Huruzen, we must consider this carefully." Koharu's voice revealed a hint of worry, "The influence of the Senju clan cannot be underestimated. We must ensure that the position of Hokage can be firmly passed on and not affected by any potential threats."

Men Yan also added seriously: "We must formulate a strategy to ensure that no matter what the future of Liuxia is, the interests of Konoha Village can be protected."

In the meeting room of the elders, the tense atmosphere reached its peak. Shimura Danzo's warning was like a heavy bomb, exploding in the meeting room. The atmosphere in the meeting room was tense, and when Shimura Danzo finished speaking, his eyes were firm, revealing his desire to control the situation.

"Leave him to me, to the Root, I will handle him properly, and he will become Konoha's strongest guarantee!" There was an unquestionable determination in Danzo's voice, and he was full of confidence in his plan.

However, Sarutobi Hiruzen was not swayed by Danzo's proposal. Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep breath, knowing that the issue before him was far more complicated than he expected. As Hokage, he had to transcend personal emotions and understood that Yanagishita, as a young ninja, should be given the opportunity to grow and prove himself.

"Danzo, that's enough," Hiruzen's voice was calm but authoritative, "I will handle Yanagishita's affairs properly. He is a talented ninja and the future of our village. We cannot doubt his loyalty and will because of what happened in the past."

"You will regret this, Hiruzen! Your indulgence will only sever the teacher's will!" Danzo's voice was full of disappointment and anger, and his words were sharp and to the point. His eyes revealed his dissatisfaction with the Hokage's decision and his deep concern for the future of Konoha.

Danzo's words were like a seed, sowing in every corner of the conference room, making everyone present feel an invisible pressure. He did not wait for a response, but resolutely left, leaving the room in silence and thought.

Utatane Koharu and Mitomon En also left slowly in deep thought, with solemn expressions on their faces. It was obvious that Danzo's words touched their thoughts. They knew that the complexity of this issue far exceeded their expectations and required more time to weigh and think.

Only the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen was left in the conference room. His face was faintly visible in the faint light of his pipe, and he looked particularly deep. His eyes penetrated the darkness of the conference room and stared at the Konoha Village in the distance.

Hiruzen's heart was full of contradictions and struggles. He knew that Danzo's concerns were not unreasonable, but he also believed in Yanagishita's potential and loyalty to Konoha. As Hokage, he had to find a balance between trust and caution to ensure that Konoha's future could move forward on the right path.

The Hidden Leaf Village seemed particularly peaceful in the darkness, but Hiruzen's heart was restless. He knew that he was responsible for the future of the entire village, and every decision he made could affect the fate of countless people.

As the flame of his pipe gradually died down, Hiruzen's thoughts gradually became clearer. He took a deep breath. After all, he was the Hokage of Konoha.