Naruto: The Strongest Sage

The two of them were separated by a long tunnel.

Whether it was Aoba, Orochimaru, or Jiraiya, they did not disturb Tsunade's reunion with Rope Tree and Dan.

After a long time, Rope Tree and Dan turned into ashes in Tsunade's arms and disappeared in the wind. Only Tsunade was left kneeling on the ground, silent.

After a while, she stood up and walked in front of Kamikawa Aoba.

"You want me to go back and clean up the mess. But I have a condition."

"Tell me." Aoba was cautious and did not agree directly.

"I want you to be my Hokage assistant."

"......I......"

"You just like to dig a lot of holes and then watch others fill them for you, right? You can't do that with me. You may be smart, but I can tell from Jiraiya that you are a very lazy person.

You can ask me to go back to be the Hokage. You must never run away."

"......Okay, I promise you."

"Very good, now we will go back immediately." Since she agreed to be the Hokage, Tsunade immediately resumed her vigorous style. She would go back that night.

"That's no problem. But give me some time, I need to deal with something."

"Aoba said, and walked towards Orochimaru."

The other party's performance tonight made Aoba's view of him change a little. But it is impossible to change completely.

It's just that Orochimaru is still useful at present, so Aoba will not take action immediately.

"Lord Orochimaru, I have a way to heal your hands here, I wonder if Lord Orochimaru is interested?"

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes. He knows Aoba very well. This guy has a good reputation. But correspondingly, he is also a person who will never suffer any loss.

If you want to get something from him, you must pay something.

"So, what do I need to pay?"

At this time, Jiraiya next to him couldn't stand it anymore and stepped forward to stop him. But he was stopped by Tsunade next to him.

"Don't move, let him finish."

"But, Orochimaru is the one who killed the teacher."

"Really? Why don't I feel angry or sad?" Tsunade's words directly killed Jiraiya.

He even felt that he was too unsociable. Why in his heart, only the Third Hokage made a small mistake. In the eyes of others, all of them deserved to die?

The conversation between Aoba and Orochimaru continued.

"This transaction is different from the previous one. Lord Orochimaru, I don't know how to do it specifically. I only know that there is such a method. Specifically, Lord Orochimaru needs to find it out by himself. The content of the transaction is that when you find this method, I need to share it."

"Okay, tell me the clues you know." Orochimaru agreed without hesitation. Being able to heal his hands is his most direct pursuit at the moment, and everything else has to stand aside.

"Go find the Uzumaki clan's sealing technique. Especially the highest level research of the Uzumaki clan's patriarch. I can tell you for sure. The Uzumaki clan actually developed a solution to the Shiki Fuujin.

However, that method requires a huge price. It is the same forbidden technique as the Shiki Fuujin. Therefore, ordinary people can hardly use it. But Lord Orochimaru is an exception. You are one of the few people in the world who can perform this ninjutsu."

Orochimaru did not doubt Aoba's words. In this regard, Kamikawa Aoba's reputation can be said to be excellent.

"I know about the Uzumaki clan's sealing technique. By the way, Jiraiya. Do you hate the old man more now?"

After a taunt, Orochimaru took Kabuto Yakushi away directly. Jiraiya was left alone in a mess.

"Okay, Tsunade-sama, or Hokage-sama, we should go now."

Aoba stepped forward and called Tsunade to go back. He ignored Jiraiya. Although according to the original plot, Jiraiya is a rare fighting force in Konoha.

But for Aoba now, Jiraiya's fighting power is no longer unattainable. The most important thing is that Jiraiya is also an idealist.

He was too deeply affected by the prophecy and has been separated from ordinary people to a considerable extent. It is impossible to stay in Konoha just to be a thug, and it may even be a hidden danger. So, it's better to let him go out and wander by himself.

But Aoba didn't expect that just when they were about to leave. Jiraiya suddenly spoke to him.

"Kamikawa Aoki

Ye. In your mind, what kind of person is the old man? "

Aoba and Tsunade paused slightly for Jiraiya's question. Aoba also understood Jiraiya's thoughts.

The successive blows made him doubt himself.

To be honest, Jiraiya himself has basically no black spots. Even if he is obsessed with prophecy. That is his own choice, and others can't say anything.

But the words of the third generation are another matter.

"I can probably understand what you mean, Jiraiya. In your mind, your teacher is a qualified Hokage and master. He is the object of admiration of everyone in Konoha. He has made some minor mistakes at most.

But you have to understand one thing. People are different. What is a minor mistake? When I was a child, I used vegetables from my neighbor's backyard. This is called a minor mistake. After I became a ninja, I used to cut corners when cleaning the river. This is a minor mistake.

I even resold medical supplies during the war years. Earn the difference from it. Strictly speaking, this is a felony. But you should know very well. During the Third World War, every family was doing this business.

Compared with their actions, what I did can only be regarded as a ‘small mistake.’ Why? Because I am just a child, an ordinary ninja.

But Sarutobi Hiruzen is different. He is the Hokage. It is not that the Hokage cannot make mistakes, but if he makes a mistake, he must accept the equivalent price.

The death of the Uzumaki clan was just a small mistake for him. But for everyone in the Uzumaki clan, it was a disaster.

The death of White Fang was a small mistake. But for Kakashi, it was the source of pain.

The experimental subjects who died in Danzo’s laboratory were just small mistakes. But for those children, ninjas, and their families. Every small mistake is creating a tragedy.

This is the difference between ordinary people and Hokage. Our mistakes are small mistakes. Because we can only cause minor damage.

But every ‘small mistake’ made by the Hokage tells a tragedy, or even a disaster. The identity of the Hokage will provide him with shelter. But this kind of protection is not forever.

One day, the backlash of these "little mistakes" will exceed the power of protection. That will be his end. "