Chapter 121: Sarutobi Hiruzen Cowed
"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!"
The battle ended.
Unsurprisingly, the Konoha ninjas led by Sarutobi Hiruzen failed once again.
Before, they could barely fight back.
But as time passed, they were now practically being thrashed by Kirigakure.
Back in the conference room, Sarutobi Hiruzen roared furiously.
Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, and Danzō, standing to the side...
None said much.
Danzō's face was gloomy, obviously dissatisfied with losing this war.
But Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura didn't think too much about it.
To put it bluntly...
The fact that they persisted until now without running away was already not bad.
Did you expect these two useless trash to play an extraordinary role in this war?
Stop joking!
"Um! Hiruzen!"
Seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen's face gradually calm down...
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura looked at each other and said:
"Why don't you agree to Aoyama Ryūun's request!"
"Actually, if Tsunade becomes the next Hokage, it's not a bad thing!"
Anyway, their Elder positions wouldn't change, so it didn't matter at all.
"Absolutely not!"
The one who spoke these words of rejection so decisively was Danzō.
The Hokage position he had longed for...
Was about to belong to someone else. It would be strange if Danzō could agree.
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura could naturally see Danzō's thoughts.
Having just experienced a war...
The current Danzō looked a bit wretched.
Mitokado Homura's tone became somewhat mocking.
"Oh! Danzō, you refute so decisively. Then will you go fight Kirigakure?"
"!"
Like a hungry tiger, Danzō looked fiercely at Mitokado Homura.
"Uh!"
Being stared at like this, Mitokado Homura realized that the Danzō in front of him...
Was a genuinely ruthless character.
Mitokado Homura very cautiously moved closer to Sarutobi Hiruzen. Scared, scared!
However, because of this...
Mitokado Homura strengthened the thought in his heart.
That is, absolutely cannot let Danzō become Hokage.
Otherwise, his position as a Konoha Elder would definitely not be secure.
"Enough!"
Finally, Sarutobi Hiruzen waved his hand, stopping Danzō's posture of wanting to eat someone.
"Hmph!"
Glancing at Sarutobi Hiruzen, Danzō snorted dissatisfiedly.
But he didn't continue.
At this time, Utatane Koharu also stepped forward.
"I also think Homura is right!"
In the Konoha F4, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura were allied.
Both were the type who had no strength but were greedy for Elder power.
Their minds were only focused on maintaining their Elder positions.
As for the Hokage position, these two old fellows had some self-awareness.
There was no hope at all.
Utatane Koharu spoke calmly and composedly:
"Hiruzen, you should be clear. After this Ninja War ends, you absolutely have to step down!"
During his reign, facing two Ninja World Wars...
And there were commanding errors.
Stepping down was inevitable.
"..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen did not speak.
He just looked at Utatane Koharu with an inexplicable look in his eyes.
You old thing, that hurts!
"Ahem!"
Utatane Koharu cleared her throat, averted her gaze, and continued:
"If we really lose to Kirigakure, wouldn't that let the entire Konoha, and even the entire Ninja World know, that Sarutobi Hiruzen is no longer the Hero of Shinobi from back then?"
"Go on!"
Although he didn't want to admit it...
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded.
Signaling Utatane Koharu to continue.
"We cannot lose this battle. At least, the consequences of failure cannot be borne by us!"
When it comes to enjoying blessings, everyone rushes forward.
But when it comes to taking responsibility, these people run faster than anyone.
He didn't want such a failure on his resume.
"A Third Hokage with a life without defeat. In the future, if there is an accident with the new Hokage, you still have a chance!"
Hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes lit up.
Opportunity! Opportunity!
Of course, the opportunity to become Hokage again!
This was also why, after the Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato died...
Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't choose a new Hokage but chose to ascend again.
Because he was greedy for the Hokage's power and unwilling to let go.
However, the Fourth Hokage this time is Senju Tsunade.
With Aoyama Ryūun, the Strongest Creature on Sea, Land, and Air, present...
Sarutobi Hiruzen probably can only wait slowly for an accident to come.
"But..."
Somewhat hesitant.
After all, it's the position of Hokage. Especially for someone like Sarutobi Hiruzen.
How could he let go just like that?
Seeing this, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura both began to persuade.
"Hiruzen! Do you really want the entire Ninja World to see that you lost to Kirigakure?"
"Absolutely not!"
He shook his head decisively.
Sarutobi Hiruzen could shamelessly tell the new generation of Konoha ninjas...
That he, the Third Hokage, was the strongest Hokage in history.
He was definitely someone who cared about face.
Anyway, he absolutely could not let a defeat appear on his resume!
"Alright then!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen finally compromised.
Namikaze Minato couldn't stand up.
Besides agreeing to Aoyama Ryūun's conditions, there was no other way!
"Hmph!"
The only one who could snort coldly now was Danzō.
Angry! Extremely angry! The Hokage position he longed for!
"Danzō!"
How could Sarutobi Hiruzen not see his old friend's thoughts?
He shook his head helplessly and said:
"Whatever!"
By now, Danzō also had to accept that the Hokage position could not possibly belong to him.
Saying nothing...
Closing his eyes, he left the conference room directly.
Sarutobi Hiruzen said no more.
He waved to the Anbu outside.
Preparing to have the Anbu send a message to Aoyama Ryūun.
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