Naruto: Thousand Hands of Glory

dong dong dong.

Liuxia stood outside the door. His hand had just left the door panel, and his heart was filled with anxiety about what was about to happen.

From inside the door came the calm and gentle voice of the Third Hokage: "Yanagi, come in!"

Liuxia was in a heavy mood. He took a deep breath and slowly pushed the door open.

The door slowly opened, revealing the warm lights in the house, the figure of the Third Hokage, and Grandma Mito lying on the bed.

"Mito-san."

There was a hint of sob in Liu Xia's voice. He called softly and walked slowly and steadily towards the bed.

On the sickbed, Mito's eyes were blurred. She looked at Yanagi, as if she had traveled through time and space and saw the shadow of her beloved husband, Senju Hashirama. She raised her hand slightly, motioning Yanagi to come closer.

Liuxia walked to the bedside with heavy steps and held Grandma Mito's hand tightly. His palm felt her weak but firm warmth. At this moment, time seemed to stand still, and only the two hearts communicated in silence.

Grandma Mito's voice was weak but clear. She made an important suggestion to the Third Hokage: "Monkey, I hope that after my death, Liu will be the Jinchūriki of the Nine-Tails. You should understand that this is the safest thing for Konoha."

The Third Hokage's expression was as solemn as the sky covered with dark clouds.

A trace of embarrassment flashed in his eyes. Uzumaki Mito's proposal was not only a major decision for Konoha, but also a huge turning point in Yanagishita's fate.

Uzumaki Mito's proposal is undoubtedly very beneficial. Whether in terms of loyalty or control over power, Yanagishita, who possesses Wood Release, is indeed more suitable than Uzumaki Kushina to take on the responsibility of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

The power of Wood Release, combined with the infinite chakra of the Nine-Tails, this combination will undoubtedly make Yanagishita the most powerful force in the ninja world.

But the Third Hokage couldn't help but feel a little worried: once Yanagishta possessed such a powerful force, if his determination was shaken, would the village still be able to restrain him?

"Mito-sama," the Third Hokage said in a deep voice, "I need to discuss this important matter with the elders before making a decision."

Uzumaki Mito's eyes flashed with a trace of disappointment that was hard to conceal, as if she had thousands of words to say, but was ruthlessly interrupted by a sudden cough. A trace of pain flashed across her face, but more of it was anxiety about unfinished business.

"Grandma Mito, don't worry."

Yanagishita whispered soothing words, his movements gentle and careful as he patted Mito's back gently, trying to ease her discomfort.

"Lord Mito, you should take a rest first. I will talk to Yanagishita for a while. Yanagishita has accomplished a lot this time."

A glimmer of understanding flashed in Uzumaki Mito's eyes. She knew that her proposal was important and that it was impossible to make a hasty decision. She waved her hand slightly to show her agreement.

-

The atmosphere in the Hokage's office was solemn and quiet.

"Uncle Third Generation, this is how the war went."

The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen listened quietly, his eyes revealing deep appreciation and a hint of complex emotions: "Thank you for your hard work, Xiaoxia. You have made a great contribution this time."

After hearing the details of the war again, Sarutobi Hiruzen became more convinced that if it were not for Yanagishita's Wood Release Ninjutsu to save the situation in time, Konoha might have really suffered heavy losses.

He couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "This is the power of the first generation..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the boy who had grown up in front of him. The power to pacify the troubled times was now manifested in Yanagishita, which made him wonder whether it was good or bad for Konoha to have such power in the hands of such a boy...

Yanagishita noticed the Third Hokage's deep thought and asked softly, "What's wrong? Uncle Third Hokage."

Sarutobi Hiruzen came back from his reverie and smiled to hide his worry: "Sorry, I'm just old, so I'm not in good spirits."

The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen relit his extinguished pipe, and in the midst of the smoke, he slowly asked a question: "Kyoushita, what do you think of Mito-sama's suggestion?"

Liu Xia was silent for a moment, as if thinking about how to express his thoughts: "Do I have to say it?"

"Yes, I must." Sarutobi Hiruzen's tone was firm. He needed to hear Yanagi's true thoughts.

Yanagishita took a deep breath, then slowly said: "Actually, for me, it doesn't matter whether I become a Jinchūriki or not. I don't need that kind of power."

"No need? That's right, the Nine-Tails is nothing compared to the power of Wood Release." The Third Hokage held his pipe in his mouth, with a complex emotion in his heart. The power that he treated with caution, Yanagi seemed so indifferent.

But Yanagishita's next words surprised Sarutobi Hiruzen: "But if I could, I would choose to become a Jinchūriki."

"Hmm?" Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his eyebrows slightly. He was curious about Yanagi's sudden change of attitude.

"I think the ninja world's policy towards Jinchūriki is really terrible, so I don't want Kushina to suffer that fate. Having more power is not such a bad thing for me. Anyway, the Nine-Tails can't cause any trouble with me."

"cough cough..."

A violent cough broke the solemn atmosphere.

The Third Hokage was so shocked by Yanagishita's words that he choked. His voice was a little hoarse: "Why do you say that?"

Liuxia smiled slightly, "Uncle Sandai, imagine that one day you are eating hot pot, sitting in a car, and enjoying life, and suddenly someone jumps out and says, 'Hey! Sandai Hokage, you are too dangerous, I will seal you up, beat you up, and capture you,' how would you feel?"

"Hmm? Then I'll probably be very angry." The Third Hokage pondered, and began to gradually understand what Yanagishita wanted to express. "Are you saying that the tailed beasts themselves have grievances against the sealers? But what does this have to do with the policy towards the Jinchūriki?"

"Think about it, Uncle Sandaime. The attitudes of the various villages in the ninja world towards Jinchūriki are not so friendly now! Imagine that one day an ordinary child becomes the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki. Will you be very tolerant of him?"

"Yes, I will influence him with the will of fire!"

The Third Hokage spoke with confidence, his voice revealing his firm belief in the spirit of Konoha.

The corners of Yanagi's mouth curled up into a smile, and he continued to guide the conversation: "What if your good friend Danzo also wants to interfere, or even spread rumors about this child?"

"this....."

The Third Hokage frowned, even though he didn't understand what a "good friend" was, this assumption seemed very reasonable, and he really didn't know what decision he would make.

"The Jinchūriki is already bearing the hatred of the tailed beasts, but the village doesn't use the policy of love to warm him up, but instead uses those stupid policies of isolation. I am worried about the ninja world, so instead of letting Kushina bear such a risk, let me do it. At least, I will beat up the people who formulated these policies."