Chapter 95 [You Don’t Even Want to Call Me Hokage]

After saying "Yes, Hokage" helplessly.

Danzo was a little relieved, but also a little headache.

The relief was that Rock would probably make Konoha do well in the five major ninja villages, because he knew how to turn the table. Sometimes this trick was enough. Sarutobi's trick of "I am the Hokage" suppressed Danzo for his whole life.

The headache was that his dream of becoming Hokage might be delayed a little, and the other party was not as submissive as he imagined.

Danzo looked at Rock and thought of that afternoon. He really admired Rock and felt that he could become the backbone of Konoha in the future. It was only a matter of time before he became Hokage.

But Rock becoming Hokage, can we talk about it after Danzo has been Hokage for ten years?

It's not my turn in this Gin Party yet, why did you kick me out?

Danzo sighed, then waved his hand, and a root ninja immediately appeared beside him. Danzo followed Rock's instructions and asked him to call the people from the Sand Village first.

As for Uzumaki Naruto, let's wait until we meet the Sand Village and eat ramen alone.

Thinking of what Rock said just now about controlling the One-Tail and the Nine-Tail, Danzo really didn't dare to let these two tailed beasts appear in front of Rock at the same time.

Even if this remark was just a means for Rock to maintain his power.

But Danzo didn't want to gamble, because he felt that Rock had a lot to say about turning the table.

Proposing to start a war and then being opposed, the reasons for opposition are nothing more than two points.

One is that you don't want to start a war, so you oppose it; the second is that you don't want you to have the power to start a war, so you oppose it.

Danzo is currently the first type. He doesn't want to start a war at this time, and Danzo thinks that Rock wants to confirm the second point.

It doesn't matter whether he eats this bowl of ramen, but he must have the power to eat ramen, and the same goes for the power to start a war. Danzo has no choice but to say that this is the freedom of the Hokage.

It's a bit too extreme to tie eating ramen to the power to start a war.

Of course, the most important thing is that the "button to destroy the world" is indeed in Rock's hands...

And Danzo also has a similar button like this, he thought of Shisui's Kotoamatsukami.

An ultimate illusion that can control others.

Then Danzo shook his head secretly, he wanted to use Kotoamatsukami on people from other villages.

If there is a meeting like the Five Kage Conference in the future, then it can be used.

It would be a waste to use it on one's own people, and it would be even more of a waste to use it on a ninja whose "lover is the village".

Thinking of this, Danzo looked at Tsunade with a little anger.

If it weren't for Tsunade and him, I'm afraid he would have been Hokage by now, and Rock would have been a fierce general under him, so why would he need to consider so many things.

There would be no need to use a little thing to trip up the new Hokage, but it would make him look like Danzo has no pattern at all.

Tsunade is really born with great evil.

...

Maki, and the Sand Village trio soon came to the Hokage meeting room.

Maki was a little nervous. He knew some things. Konoha had been in a state of panic recently, and it seemed that they were selecting the fifth Hokage. They asked him to come here now, probably because the fifth Hokage had been confirmed, and the inauguration ceremony of the Hokage would be held in a few days.

He just hoped that he was a good talker.

So that he could get rid of the Sand Village incident.

As soon as the door opened.

Maki saw Rock sitting in the middle.

He was the ninja who forcibly pushed Shukaku back into the body of Jinchūriki, and the ninja who killed Orochimaru.

The least expected episode happened.

"Maki, sit down!"

Rock waved at Maki.

Sit?

Where to sit?

Maki was in the same dilemma as Rock at the beginning.

Let's just stand.

When the Sand Ninja came here, everyone was quiet, including Danzo and Tsunade. With outsiders, it was no longer their time to speak.

Rock didn't say anything, and Maki didn't dare to go up and talk nonsense. He had prepared a lot of things, but the moment he saw Rock, he swallowed them all.

He admitted that he was afraid of the gap in power between people, even though he was a senior ninja in the village.

He was more afraid of the gap in power between villages, even though the Sand Village was also one of the five major villages.

Even, Maki glanced at Gaara behind him with his peripheral vision. He was afraid of the gap between monsters...

Maki didn't dare to speak, but Temari was full of courage at this time.

She stepped forward to explain the position of the Sand Ninja: "Rock, our companions in the village have found the body of Lord Kazekage. In this operation, our Sand Ninja Village was completely played by Orochimaru. I hope Konoha can forgive our Sand Ninja for being deceived for the friendship between the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind."

Temari blinked quietly and looked at Rock.

But——

"Sorry, I can't do it."

Rock's voice of refusal floated in the conference room.

"The lies of the allied ninjas are over, Temari. The Sand Ninjas showed hostility towards Konoha in this plan, there is no doubt about that."

"But! We are obviously! We are... allied ninjas..." Temari wanted to explain to Rock excitedly, but her voice became smaller and smaller.

Then, she pinched the corners of her clothes nervously, and under the gaze of everyone, she took a deep breath and spoke slowly: "Even if we don't consider the friendship between the two countries... then what about us? Rock! For the sake of our friendship... can you..."

"As long as Konoha can forgive the Sand Ninjas, we will do whatever you want..."

After these words came out, the silence of the conference room dropped a few points.

Rock paused for a moment, then interrupted the other party seriously: "Temari, I'm glad you can ask me for help."

"But where do you start talking about the friendship you mentioned?" Rock asked rhetorically.

"According to our investigation, the plan for the collapse of Konoha was planned long before the Suna Ninja came to Konoha."

"Temari, to be honest, from the beginning, you actually didn't want my friendship as a Konoha ninja. You were even afraid that the two of us would be connected."

Temari wanted to retort, but found that she didn't know how to explain.

Because that was exactly what happened at that time.

Rock: "I understand. You think that the Suna Ninja have strong soldiers and well-planned plans and will win the final victory, but we are enemies. Therefore, you don't need a friend of Konoha."

"But now, you come here and say..."Rock, for the sake of our friendship...""

"Is it because I'm not wearing a Hokage hat? Or is it that there aren't enough Jonin here? The Hokage building isn't luxurious enough? That makes you disrespect me so much..."

"...Don't even want to call me Hokage."

Rock's tone fell softly to the ground.

Even Danzo understands that feelings are feelings, positions are positions, and interests are interests. And at such an important diplomatic moment between Suna Ninja Village and Konoha, it is useless to play the emotional card.

Temari was stunned.

"Hokage-sama!"

Maki immediately explained: "I'm sorry, Temari is only a genin now, and what she said cannot-"

"She is not an ordinary genin." At some point on Rock's desk, there was information from the ANBU: "She is Rasa's daughter, the daughter of the Kazekage."

"That's right." Temari finally came to her senses and nodded: "I am indeed Luo Sha's daughter, and I have some weight in Suna Ninja Village, so what I say counts."

"Luo... Hokage-sama, as I said just now, as long as Konoha can forgive Suna Ninja, no matter what you want, we will..."

"Then I want to be alone." Rock replied happily.

Marki immediately stepped forward: "Lord Hokage, I am a jounin in the village. I am quite strong. I am willing to do..."

"I'm not talking about you."

Ma Ji was startled, then gritted his teeth: "Temari, it is a good age for marriage. In order to keep the friendship between Konoha and Suna Ninja forever, it is suitable for your status."

"Huh? Wait..." Temari looked at Marky, then at Rock, and suddenly panicked.

"Not her either."

ah? Could it be... Ma Ji's face turned sallow.

"I want him, Gaara of Sand Falls, Ichibi of Sand Ninja Village." Rock pointed at the Calabash Baby in Sand Ninja Village.

"No! This is absolutely not possible." Maki immediately retorted, Kankuro can give it to you, but Gaara can't.

"Hokage-sama, Suna Ninja Village still needs one tail to protect the safety of the village."

"Can the One-Tail really protect the Sand Ninja Village?"

Rock asked rhetorically.

Marky was sweating profusely.

"Hokage-sama, there must be a One-Tailed One to make the villagers of Suna Ninja Village feel that they are protected." He silently changed his words.

"Yes, there must be one, so Konoha can also be the one to protect Suna Ninja Village." Rock said aggressively.

Marki's face suddenly turned pale.

Gaara, who was being discussed, finally couldn't help but speak at this moment: "There is no need to deliberately raise the price, Rock."

"It is impossible for Suna Ninja Village to hand over the Jinchūriki to Konoha. Even if you force me to stay, it will definitely trigger a war. It is better to let me return to Suna Ninja Village."

"When I go back, I will become the Kazekage of Sand Ninja Village."

When he spoke, even Temari and Kankuro were startled.

"Oh? It really helps if you take a nap. You can dream in broad daylight." Rock raised his eyebrows.

"...Thank you, I had a very comfortable sleep this time." Gaara was no longer as irritable as before, but had a very gentle temper.

Shukaku has been completely honest recently, which has made Gaara's whole body feel much better.

He looked at Rock and continued to explain: "With the full support of a Kazekage, we can sign a new alliance, which is definitely more valuable to you and Konoha."

Rock: "Covenants are nonsense, empty promises are worthless, and loans to Fengying are even more undesirable."

"I am the son of the Kazekage, a one-tailed Jinchuuriki. It is not difficult to become the Kazekage." Gaara explained hurriedly.

"I also know a fox with a similar background, but it's a pity that he can't even eat a bowl of hot ramen now." Rock glanced at Danzo, but the other party didn't call Naruto.

"It's not empty talk." Ma Ji added: "I have a certain status in the village, and I will support Gaara to rise to power."

Rock: "But there is still Chiyo in Suna Ninja Village? Why should Gaara be the Kazekage instead of Chiyo?"

Gaara was silent, and he turned to look at Danzo beside him.

Danzo suddenly felt bad.

"There is also Danzo in Konoha, but the Hokage is not him, but you."

"..."

Danzo didn't say anything, he knew Gaara was going to say something about him.

"That's because our elder Danzo has a strong spirit of dedication. After all, he has always been a man who is not keen on power and is willing to dedicate everything to the village. At the same time, he is also a man who is willing to be a green leaf in order to cultivate the next generation of Konoha." Rock explained .

"..."

Danzo said nothing because he felt that the person Rock was talking about was not him.

But he still quietly turned his head and said to the root ninja behind him: "Write this down."

"Hokage... Assisted Danzo. Made indelible contributions to the diplomacy between Konoha and Sand Ninja. Write the word "Assist" in a smaller size..."

"..."

The meeting room was silent for a moment.

I don't know if Danzo did it on purpose, but he broke the serious atmosphere created by Rock.

But it's almost enough. Rock knows that it's unrealistic to go to war with Sand Ninja or ask for the tailed beast.

Rock coughed twice and began to establish his own personality: "Ahem... Although I don't tend to play the emotional card at this moment, I do believe in your character and strength, Gaara."

"No, it should be the fifth generation Kazekage."

"I hope what you said is true, and I hope that the friendship between Konoha and Sand Ninja Village will last forever in our hands in the future."

Gaara was relieved after hearing this, and a smile appeared on his serious face.

"I am also very happy to get your approval."

Then things were simple. The terms of the covenant were redrafted, and Tsunade would help check the details.

It was just that when leaving, the Sand Ninja Village left Temari in Konoha.

"..."

Rock was silent.

"What is this?" Rock pointed at Temari and asked the Hokage assistant.

Temari in front of him suddenly turned black.

"A hostage to express sincerity is worse than nothing." Danzo said. "Why don't the Sand Village pay more resources to make up for the losses of the Chunin Exam."

"You are asking for too much. Where can we get so many herbs for making the Hōryū?" Temari clenched her fists.

Danzo ignored her and looked at Rock: "Do you need to plant the seal of the root of tongue disaster? In case she passes information to the Sand Ninja in Konoha."

"No, anyway, the Sand Ninja Village already knows the information of Konoha, and there are a lot of spies in the village who can't be caught."

Speaking of the curse seal, Rock stared at Temari for a while, and suddenly had a brilliant idea.

Temari was a little panicked: "Wait? What are you going to do?"

Rock: "Prepare in advance, and carve a seal on your lower abdomen in two days."

Temari: "???"

It is the seal of the Four Symbols Seal

Rock had learned the Four Symbols Seal before but had never tried it. Later, he was going to take out the Nine-Tails Chakra of the pseudo-jinchūriki of the Fire Temple.

He had always had a guess about Naruto's Nine-Tails Chakra mode, and needed a test subject for comparison.

In order to better replicate, Rock tried to find a wind attribute ninja like Naruto, but the wind attribute is still relatively rare.

After all, in the original work, Naruto mentioned when he practiced the nature change that there were indeed not many wind attributes in Konoha.

And the wind-style ninjas that Rock knew were basically well-known.

For a famous wind-style ninja like Danzo Lao Deng, it is impossible to store the Nine-Tails Chakra in his body as a comparison of the Nine-Tails Chakra mode. Lao Deng already has Hashirama cells and Sharingan, and then a Nine-Tails Chakra mode...

Rock didn't know how crazy this guy would be.

Temari was just right, and she met all the requirements. I will discuss it with her in a few days and ask her if she wants to devote herself to the great cause.

…

Until he went to bed at night, Rock was still thinking about the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode and the Wood Release True Thousand Hands. As he thought about it, he fell into a baby-like sleep.

That night, Rock felt his soul being infinitely lifted up again in his baby-like dream.

He came to that familiar place again.

This mysterious space filled with gray fog.