The blackening of the heavens begins with Hokage

In the conference room.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sat in the main seat.

Look around at the core personnel in front of you.

There were the heads of the major wealthy families in Konoha, a group of Jonin, three old friends, Jiraiya, and important officials from various powerful departments, etc. His eyes slowly swept over everyone.

The group of guys with evil intentions in front of them all felt uncomfortable under his gaze.

They were embarrassed to look at him, and some even deliberately avoided his eyes.

The three old friends, who were thick-skinned, still looked at him confidently.

He didn't care at all about his gaze.

Koharu and Mito Monobu showed friendly smiles when they moved to bed.

The corners of Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes couldn't help but twitch.

These are the guys!

Everyone present never thought of saving him!

not a single one!

Recalling all the past events, each one calling him Hokage before or after Hokage, made him feel even more chilled.

I have dedicated myself to Konoha for decades, but what I got in exchange was this result.

Originally he wanted to settle the accounts with Qiu Hou, but with his skill and the loyal forces under his command, he was still able to barely control the situation. But then he thought... let it go.

If you find a reason to punish these guys, the best you can do is to vent your anger.

It doesn't help the whole situation at all.

I am already dozens or hundreds of years old, and I don’t know how much time I have left.

What worries him most now is the 'hidden danger' mentioned by his apprentice Orochimaru! He is very familiar with his apprentice's character, and he can feel that this apprentice really wanted to kill him at that time.

There is also the ability to do this.

But now that I gave up.

Then you will definitely not deceive yourself about this kind of thing.

Now his only hope is to find all the 'hidden dangers' of Konoha during his lifetime, and then solve them one by one, so that after his death, he can have an explanation for Konoha, his old friends, and himself.

If he dies in this way, he will die in peace.

As for...

Now, it doesn't matter whether he wants to side with the three old gay friends and become more ruthless or help the younger generation to clear the obstacles of the three old gay friends.

As things have developed now, the conflicts between the two parties have become more and more serious.

The younger generation does not agree with the older generation's approach, and one by one wants to leave Konoha.

The older generation, on the other hand, insists on their own ways.

No matter who takes sides, Konoha will have to pay a serious price.

This is not the result he wants to see.

Perhaps this is also one of the 'hidden dangers' Orochimaru said...

But on this issue, he can only try to ease the relationship between the two parties.

that's all.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's sharp gaze glanced at everyone present, and then he relaxed. Some things need to be done as soon as possible, and a little show of authority is enough. Don't go too far.

The atmosphere at the scene became less solemn as a result.

Seeing that the elderly Third Hokage had no intention of settling the scores later.

Everyone also breathed a sigh of relief.

Immediately afterwards.

Just start the meeting seriously.

They were too busy before, having to appease the villagers, appease the daimyo, etc., so the post-war data they reported were not so careful.

But this time it was much more careful.

Each family representative reported the losses of his family.

Then there are the cumbersome things such as how many casualties the villagers suffered, how much financial losses they suffered, how much compensation they need, etc.

The next step is to assign tasks to every leadership person present.

Finally, I asked people present for their opinions on how to deal with Sunagakure Village and other shinobi villages in the future.

After everything was discussed, the group of people left one by one. Shimura Danzo, Mito Kabuto, and Koharu, who was transferred to the dormitory, were the last ones to stand up.

Several of them came to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Have a casual chat.

Mito Kaden: "Hiruzen, it turns out that the sword is still young! If you hadn't been able to resist the opponent's strongest force, the village might have suffered heavy losses this time."

Turning to bed Xiaochun: "Yes. You have indeed lived up to our trust in you!"

This time.

Not only Sarutobi Hiruzen, but also Shimura Danzo despised these two guys.

After the two old guys who insisted on erecting an archway left.

Shimura Danzo just looked at each other and said nothing to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

He could even assassinate the Hokage, so there was nothing left to hide.

With his remaining left eye, he narrowed his eyes slightly and left the conference room.

And in the huge conference room.

There were only two people left.

Only then did Sarutobi Hiruzen turn his attention to Jiraiya, who had a complicated look on his face.

Throughout the entire meeting, Jiraiya was absent-minded.

After the meeting is over, I have to leave.

He saw all of this.

I also understand what this apprentice is thinking.

No matter how disappointed he was with this apprentice, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not show it, and still looked kind. Because of this expression, Jiraiya felt uncomfortable all over.

Finally gritted his teeth.

stood up.

Muster up the courage to say something.

But he was interrupted by Sarutobi Hiruzen: "Jiraiya, don't mention the past things anymore. Old man, I don't blame you."

Jiraiya was speechless for a while.

I feel even more guilty inside.

"Hey~, Jiraiya, sit down." Sarutobi Hiruzen said.

"This..." Jiraiya hesitated.

"Just sit down if I tell you to!" Hiruzen Sarutobi pretended to be dissatisfied.

Jiraiya then slowly sat down, his expression as if he were sitting on a pin board.

Seeing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the scenery outside the window in the distance, as if he was recalling the past: "Hey, we master and apprentice, I don't know how long it has been since we sat down and had a good chat."

"Old man...I..." Jiraiya said.

Sarutobi Hiruzen waved his hand: "No need to say more, I know everything. It seems that old man, I... am really old and no longer useful. Cough, cough, cough, cough!"

Said.

Not forgetting to look old and frail.

Jiraiya quickly supported him.

Sarutobi Hiruzen pushed Jiraiya's hand away, indicating 'I'm fine', and then said solemnly: "Jiraiya, do you... want to be Hokage?"

"This!" Jiraiya looked shocked, "Old man, why do you ask like this? Aren't you a good person?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was dissatisfied again: "Stop talking nonsense! Just tell me directly, are you willing?"

Jiraiya: "Hey~ old man, it's not like you don't know my character. I really can't be the Hokage..."

Next.

A scene of loving teachers and filial piety was staged in the conference room.

Sarutobi Hiruzen tried his best to persuade Jiraiya to become Hokage.

Jiraiya praised Sarutobi Hiruzen for his strong body and kept pushing back.

At the end, Sarutobi Hiruzen had no choice but to wave his hand: "Well, since you are unwilling to take over the position of Hokage, then you can find a way to find Tsunade and come back.

Just say that old man, I was seriously injured by Orochimaru and am no longer alive. Let her come back and take over the position of Hokage."

Seeing it, I can't shirk it.

In desperation, Jiraiya had no choice but to accept the commission.

Set off to find Tsunade to come back and take over the position of Hokage.

As for Naruto, the 'son of prophecy'...

I can only wait until I come back to find a solution.

When Jiraiya left and Sarutobi Hiruzen was the only one left in the huge conference room, his look of being sick and disillusioned completely disappeared.

No one knows what he is thinking.

…

at the same time.

In this week after the war.

Naruto finally no longer needs to look at people with masks.

After bidding farewell to Gaara and others, the first thing he did was to find Hinata and ask for details.

The situation at that time was as follows:

Naruto waited for a long time at the Hyuga clan's station, and finally waited until Hinata came out of the house. But as soon as he stepped forward, he was stopped by Hinata's guards.

Hinata stopped the guard and asked the guard to move back.

Welcoming him with a lukewarm expression.

Hinata: "Naruto, what's wrong? Do you have something to do with me?"

What he wanted to say originally, but when Naruto saw this expression, he was speechless. He said in a strange way: "No...it's nothing. I just wanted to come over and see you."

I haven’t seen you for so many years. Let’s see when you are free. How about we go out for a meal together?”

Hinata: "Okay, then let's ask Sasuke out together. Just make an appointment with Sasuke and ask him to tell me."

Naruto looked at Hinata and remained silent.

Hinata: "What's wrong? Naruto, do you have anything else to do?"

Naruto came back to his senses: "Oh, no, no, no. I won't disturb you anymore. You can go and do your business."

Hinata nodded, turned and left.

Naruto looked at his leaving figure, feeling very uncomfortable in his heart.

When I was young, I was not sensible.

He didn't understand what it meant to be with Hinata all day long, holding Hinata's little hand. But now that he had grown up, Naruto certainly understood Hinata's thoughts at that time.

I thought that as long as they saw me, their relationship would be as close as before.

But I didn't expect it would be like this.

Hinata...

Is it really impossible to go back to the past?

Did Hinata really forget about herself?

No!

Will not!

There must be some reason why Hinata is like this!

After being trained by Li Yaoxiang over the years, Naruto is no longer a fool. He will not be easily fooled by what he sees on the surface.

Ever since.

Unwilling to give up, he spent the next few days.

Still appeared in front of Hinata intentionally or unintentionally.

But even so, he still couldn't find anything wrong. Just when he was about to give up and about to accept the cruel fact that Hinata had forgotten about herself, something unexpected happened!

Wanting to miss the taste of the past, I bought a three-color meatball for Hinata to eat.

It was a formal farewell to the past friendship.

But unexpectedly, when Hinata saw the three-color balls, she finally felt strange!

Although this strangeness was only fleeting, Naruto still caught it!

Naruto grabbed Hinata's shoulders and shook him: "Hinata, are you hiding something from me? You are deliberately neglecting me, right?

Hinata, you don't have to be like this?

If there is a problem, can't we solve it together?

Now that my strength has become stronger, your problems will definitely not trouble me!"

Seeing how this gangster dared to attack his eldest lady so brazenly, how could the guard waiting in the distance endure it now?! He appeared next to Hinata in a flash, and was about to slap Naruto on the shoulder with his palm.

beside.

However, the palm has not fallen yet.

Hinata immediately hugged Naruto and blocked the palm!

Hinata coughed slightly, and a trace of blood flowed from the corner of her mouth.

Naruto: "Hinata!"

Guard: "Miss!"

"You are looking for death——!" Looking at Hinata, Naruto turned and glared at the guard fiercely. Orange and transparent chakra quickly emerged from Naruto's body!

Even his appearance is gradually turning into a beast-like shape!

At this time, Hinata pushed Naruto away: "Okay, Naruto. This is none of his business."

Taking back his chakra coat, Naruto said: "Hinata, you..."

Hinata shook her head and interrupted: "Don't misunderstand me, I have nothing to hide from you."

Naruto: "Then you! Again..."

Hinata: "I just don't want to see anyone innocently hurt by my guards. If it were someone else, I would definitely stop them."

Naruto:"……"

Hinata wiped the corner of her mouth: "Naruto, I appreciate your kindness. As for the three-color meatballs...I rarely eat them when I grow up, I'm sorry."

Finished.

Hinata stopped talking to Naruto.

Let the guards help her back for treatment.

Naruto's mood became complicated again.

Could it be...that I really saw it wrong?

…

at the same time.

A waterfall near Konoha Village.

The waterfall made a roaring sound. But even so, it could not cover up the roaring sound of Sasuke standing on the water, facing the cliff inside the waterfall!

It’s been a week!

After waiting for a week, Naruto's damn 'brother' still didn't respond to him!

Now he gets upset when he sees Naruto!

Even when Naruto came to invite him and Hinata to a party, he was ruthlessly rejected. This also resulted in the party ending before it even started.

And now Sasuke is venting like crazy here!

Trying to vent all the anger in my heart on this cliff!

Waited for so long.

He hadn't even waited for the news of Li Yaoxiang's revenge, which had already driven him to the edge of madness.

Hit and hit.

Suddenly, Sasuke stopped moving and looked overjoyed!

The voice in my head finally appeared!

However, he was filled with anger, and soon showed a ferocious expression, shouting directly from inside the waterfall: "You are finally willing to show up?!

Didn’t you say that as long as I do things for you, you will avenge me?!

How long has this been going on?!

Six years!

It’s been six years!

Could it be that if I didn’t attack Naruto that day, you wouldn’t even show up?!

Or have you been cheating on me all along?!"

After scolding.

Sasuke's expression changed from ferocious to surprise, then from surprise to astonishment, and finally his face became solemn and complicated.

Sasuke: "Why do you do this! What is your purpose! And what does this have to do with my revenge!"

I just asked this not long ago.

Sasuke slapped the water with his angry palm again.

Damn it!

Didn't get an answer!

Immediately, Sasuke showed a look of hesitation...

(PS: Two chapters combined into one, 4,000 words long! I’m not sure if there will be more updates today. Let’s see how many more updates are needed. The first order is only 600, less than 1,000.)