69novels Chapter 74 Old Deng, you don't want to see Tsunade either...
Chapter 74 Old Deng, you don't want to see Tsunade either...
"Tsunade, you're finally back."
Facing his beloved student whom he had personally trained, Hiruzen Sarutobi revealed his true feelings, his expression quite complex.
Joy, guilt, sadness, remembrance, tenderness...
A wide variety of emotions were expressed.
"And Kazuhiko, you did a great job."
Hiruzen Sarutobi was very fortunate.
Fortunately, he sent Uchiha Kazuhiko to attempt treatment for Tsunade's hemophobia.
If it weren't for the other person, I might have had to wait until I was about to die to have a chance to meet my students like Tsunade and Jiraiya.
After all, the apprentices all have things to do...
Being busy is good.
Here, it's clear that Hiruzen Sarutobi was being overly optimistic.
In the original story, the master and disciple will not meet again until many years later, when the third generation is resurrected using the Impure World Reincarnation technique.
If it weren't for Kazuhiko, Orochimaru would have offered his hands as a token of friendship during the final moments of the Third Hokage's life.
"As a member of Konoha, this is what I should do."
Kazuhiko responded with a smile, sensing the sincerity of the third generation.
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Kazuhiko followed Tsunade into the Hokage Building.
He was secretly pleased, but also conflicted.
I'm torn between drawing the Kaleidoscope or the Sage Body, representing the Thousand Hands Clan.
Or perhaps accompany Tsunade to burn some paper money for Hashirama.
Let's see if we can raise enough affinity to unlock the Hashirama gacha pool.
While Tsunade and Fugaku are good, they are far inferior to the God of Shinobi.
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"You haven't even come back to visit after all this time?"
"We haven't been back for over ten years, and we've all grown old."
Koharu and Homura smiled with wrinkles on their faces, their tone tinged with a hint of resentment.
They were of the same generation as Hiruzen Sarutobi, and had watched Tsunade grow up; they had a close relationship.
For both of them, Tsunade was the true successor of Konoha.
He is the most ideal candidate to succeed as Hokage.
If Tsunade hadn't gone through those painful experiences and had run for the Fourth Hokage, then Minato Namikaze wouldn't have had a chance.
He wanted to become Hokage, but he could only be ranked after Tsunade.
"It's been so long since I've been back. You don't seem to have changed much, and neither has the village."
Tsunade's initial nervousness about returning home vanished, replaced by a melancholic and nostalgic mood. She looked at familiar people and things, and a knowing smile would occasionally appear on her lips.
The village has changed a lot.
Kazuhiko admired Tsunade's gentle and tender side, while secretly making sarcastic remarks.
The huge Uchiha clan compound in the center of the village is gone. How can you say that nothing has changed?
We Uchiha aren't from Konoha Village!
Hiruzen Sarutobi had a kind expression on his face.
"Anyway, it's good that you're back."
He looked at his apprentice and said, "This time you're back, try to stay as long as possible. The village needs you."
As he spoke, Hiruzen Sarutobi subtly glanced at Kazuhiko.
The Third Hokage was well aware of the progress of the task of treating Tsunade.
Knowing that hemophobia has not been cured, Yan still needs to undergo phased treatment.
As long as Uchiha Kazuhiko is in Konoha, there is no need to worry about Tsunade's hemophobia recurring and leaving in the short term.
"If I can continue to be of help, I will stay in Konoha."
Tsunade gave an affirmative answer.
The implication is self-evident.
She would choose to stay in the village as long as her hemophobia could be cured.
Konoha is her hometown.
Everything about her is here.
Childhood, memories, family, companions... and career.
Konoha's medical system flourished under her leadership, surpassing other ninja villages by a wide margin in the same era.
"Good! Very good!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded repeatedly, smiling as he looked at Kazuhiko.
"You'll still need to keep an eye on Tsunade's matter, Hikaru."
"You can receive the mission reward in advance; hopefully it will help with your subsequent treatment."
"Report to me anytime if you need anything."
Kazuhiko readily agreed, "I will report the latest treatment progress to the Hokage at any time."
clear.
Don't worry, I won't hold back when I kill Old Deng.
They're using Tsunade to control Konoha, huh? Just you wait and see.
I will have the secret techniques of the Yamanaka clan, and I will also have the Flying Thunder God Technique. As long as Tsunade's hemophobia is not cured, there is a possibility that Konoha Village's secret techniques will be made available to me.
If people are preserved but their skills are lost, then both people and skills will remain.
Old Man, as the Hokage, you should understand this principle.
After all, you wouldn't want to see Tsunade leave Konoha because of hemophobia, would you?
Hiruzen Sarutobi was very satisfied with Kazuhiko's statement and patted him on the shoulder.
"You've traveled a long way, you should have been able to get some rest."
"But taking advantage of Tsunade's welcoming ceremony, I have something else to announce to everyone."
"Kazuhiko, come in too."
The Third Hokage led everyone into the building's conference room, where many Jonin were already seated, and in the chief seat, Shimura Danzo was prominently featured.
Tsunade's gentle expression vanished instantly, replaced by icy eyes.
"Shimura Danzo..."
"Tsunade, leave this to me."
Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand to stop Tsunade and looked at the various ninjas who could represent Konoha.
"Now that Tsunade is back, I'd like to take this opportunity to announce something."
Hiruzen Sarutobi removed his Hokage hat and looked at Danzo Shimura, whose expression was gloomy.
"I hereby announce that Tsunade is officially nominated as a candidate for Hokage."
"If I die a glorious death like the previous two Hokage, then Tsunade will serve as the interim Hokage and preside over the Hokage election!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's single act caused a great stir.
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire conference room instantly became noisy, with the attending ninjas whispering among themselves.
"Lady Tsunade, as the granddaughter of the First Hokage, does she still need an election? She should directly inherit the position of Hokage."
"In terms of seniority, strength, and reputation, Tsunade is a well-deserved candidate for Hokage."
"The prodigal daughter has returned home. The heavy responsibility on the Hokage's shoulders can finally be entrusted to someone."
"..."
Tsunade frowned and stood up to retort.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, however, directly played the emotional card.
"Tsunade, I'm getting old and my energy is depleted. I've long wanted to retire and enjoy my old age. I was forced to take on the responsibilities of Hokage again because there was no one to take my place."
"Now that you've returned to Konoha, your teacher wants to rest sooner and stop working himself to the bone."
"Teacher is no longer the ninja prodigy Hiruzen Sarutobi you remember. I've grown old, and it's time for you to step up and take charge."
"Think about it carefully. Besides you, who else here is qualified to be a Hokage candidate?"
Tsunade hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.
Aside from her, the only one qualified to become Hokage here is the detestable Danzo Shimura.
If I refuse, then...
Thinking about this, she began to doubt whether coming back this time was a mistake.
At this meeting, Tsunade was officially named a candidate for Hokage without any objection.
Danzo remained silent throughout and did not raise any objections.
Kazuhiko was thoughtful.
It seems that the Third Hokage had already spoken with Danzo before Tsunade returned.
The assassination attempt on Tsunade was simply brushed off with the title of "Hokage candidate," which rightfully belonged to Tsunade.
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