Chapter 88: Sarutobi Hiruzen Exploding with Rage
Originally, Nara Shikaku also felt that there was a high possibility Orochimaru would become the next Hokage.
But in recent years, Nara Shikaku discovered that Orochimaru had changed, becoming more unfamiliar.
Although he didn't know the specific situation, Nara Shikaku knew that Orochimaru's chance of becoming Hokage was slim.
"The only ones qualified in the end are Lord Ryūun and Lady Tsunade. You two, does it make a difference who becomes Hokage?"
Who in the entire Konoha didn't know that Aoyama Ryūun and Tsunade were a couple?
Regardless of which of the two became Hokage, there wouldn't be much difference.
Therefore, there wasn't much difference between siding with Aoyama Ryūun or siding with Tsunade.
"Then isn't it in the bag!"
Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Chōza's eyes lit up somewhat.
Hearing this, it seemed they had stood on the right side.
"Not necessarily, there is still a Namikaze Minato!"
"It has to do with Namikaze Minato?"
Hearing this name, Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Chōza were a bit blank.
Namikaze Minato, isn't he Jiraiya's disciple?
What does the competition for the Hokage position have to do with Namikaze Minato?
"Ma! That Lord Third of ours is not resigned to stepping down like this. He wants to groom a tool!"
With the Nara Clan's methods and resourcefulness, it was easy to analyze some things.
From the period of the Third Ninja World War, seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen arrange for Namikaze Minato to become Jiraiya's deputy, one could tell.
Sarutobi Hiruzen intended to groom Namikaze Minato.
"However...!"
Facing opponents like Aoyama Ryūun and Tsunade, Nara Shikaku did not feel that Namikaze Minato had any chance of winning.
Looking at the confident Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Chōza did not reply, only glancing at each other.
Then they looked at Nara Shikaku in unison.
"It's settled then!"
"Right! Anyway, we support you!"
Among the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, the Nara Clan was the head.
Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Chōza both believed in Nara Shikaku's wisdom.
"You two guys!"
Facing such trusting gazes, Nara Shikaku couldn't help but smile.
He shook his head and said nothing more.
They headed to the place where the wounded resided in the camp to send some of the more seriously injured ninjas back to Konoha.
...
"Lord... Lord Ryūun!"
Such an order caused those ninjas, who were resigned to being cannon fodder and dying, to be astonished one after another.
One must know that on the battlefield, those big shots rarely cared about the fate of cannon fodder ninjas.
"Rest assured! This is Lord Ryūun's order!"
Seeing the thoughts of these people, Nara Shikaku smiled kindly.
If there wasn't Aoyama Ryūun's order, Nara Shikaku wouldn't have the guts to do such a thing.
"Lord Ryūun!"
The wounded were even more moved; some even struggled to stand up.
"For Lord Ryūun! For Konoha! I can still fight!"
"That's right! I can continue to fight!"
"We are willing to die!"
A scholar dies for his soulmate! That is likely what this meant.
Even Nara Shikaku, who had experienced many things, was somewhat dazed seeing these resolute eyes.
As expected, only Lord Ryūun is the most suitable Hokage.
"Don't worry, with Lord Ryūun here, no one needs to die. Go back to Konoha and heal your wounds with peace of mind! If you want to fight, at least heal your injuries first!"
This matter caused Aoyama Ryūun's prestige to rise to another level again.
It is believed that once these wounded are sent back to Konoha, the entire Konoha will begin to sing the praises of Aoyama Ryūun's name.
...
"Ma! I feel like my prestige has increased somewhat!"
Standing outside the conference room, Aoyama Ryūun could clearly notice that the eyes of the surrounding ninjas looking at him had become somewhat worshipful.
Even though he hadn't done anything specifically to raise his prestige.
Hatake Sakumo, standing to the side, found it somewhat amusing listening to this.
He didn't know how many people in the entire Konoha wished for their reputation to resound throughout the Ninja World.
But Aoyama Ryūun was good; he actually disliked it.
"Don't you want to become Hokage?"
With this prestige, after this Ninja World War ends, Aoyama Ryūun would steadily be the Fourth Hokage.
"Hokage?"
Hearing this, Aoyama Ryūun was stunned for a moment, then shook his head decisively.
"No, no! Being Hokage is way too troublesome!"
Only a fool would like being Hokage.
"..."
Hatake Sakumo was even more speechless.
In Konoha, more than ninety percent of ninjas had a dream of becoming Hokage.
Here, it had become a troublesome matter.
"What about you?"
Aoyama Ryūun looked at Hatake Sakumo beside him.
"Didn't you want to become Hokage?"
"I've said it before, I don't know how to scheme against people!"
Hatake Sakumo shook his head. He was too upright and didn't have that many twists and turns in his heart.
He would easily suffer losses.
But hearing these words, Aoyama Ryūun was unhappy.
"Are you saying I know how to scheme against people?"
You don't scheme, so you won't be Hokage.
Then if you let me be Hokage, doesn't that mean you think I scheme against people?
"..."
Hatake Sakumo did not answer, only silently glancing at Aoyama Ryūun.
Then he walked away quickly.
"Don't run! You're asking for a beating!"
Is this non-answer serious?
It was simply more effective than answering!
But after hearing Aoyama Ryūun's words, Hatake Sakumo walked away even faster.
Nonsense, was he supposed to stay here and wait to be beaten?
...
"These are the ninjas Aoyama Ryūun transferred back?"
In Konoha Village, looking at these ninjas in front of him who had returned from the Kumogakure battlefield, Sarutobi Hiruzen's tone was low.
Even with the best composure, he was about to lose it.
They were all wounded; some couldn't even stand, let alone fight against Kirigakure.
"Lord Hokage!"
However, the eyes of these people were all watching him.
Even though he was furious enough inside to roar, on the surface, Sarutobi Hiruzen could only maintain his usual benevolent tone and speak kindly.
"I understand. Take them to the hospital for treatment. These people are all Heroes of Konoha!"
"Yes!"
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