Chapter 222 Sarutobi Hiruzen: Orochimaru, You Will Be the Hokage!

"No, absolutely not!"

"This ninjutsu is a defilement of the dead!"

"When Tobirama-sensei developed this ninjutsu, Hashirama-sensei already said that research and development in this area is not allowed. This is absolutely prohibited."

"Even Teacher Tobirama has classified this jutsu as a forbidden jutsu."

"This is a provocation to human nature."

"..."

When Orochimaru proposed the art of reincarnation, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't even think about it and directly opposed it.

Orochimaru wasn't upset at all.

In the past, Orochimaru thought that he might have an argument with Sarutobi Hiruzen.

But now, Orochimaru was not in the mood.

For Konoha, Orochimaru cannot be said to have no feelings, he still has feelings, but not as much as before.

Therefore, Orochimaru felt that it was enough for him to propose the method he thought of.

As for whether to adopt it or not, that is a matter for Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Sarutobi-sensei, this is the only way I can think of to save Konoha. Other than that, there is nothing else."

Danzo next to him thought for a while.

"Hiruzen, I think what Orochimaru said is not unreasonable."

"Now we have reached a critical moment for Konoha's survival."

"If we don't find a way to break the situation, it is very likely that our Konoha will become the first great ninja village to die."

"Konoha will be removed from the ninja world."

"All our ninjas will be displaced and become wandering ninjas."

"The villagers have nowhere to go."

"Let's not care about the casualties. When we arrive in the spirit world, what will we look like when we go to meet the Second Generation Master and the First Generation Master?"

"I thought about it."

"If I were dead and Konoha suffered such a disaster, I wouldn't mind if Konoha's descendants reincarnate me to fight for Konoha. Even if I die, I still want to protect Konoha. "

"I will not put the village at risk for the rest of my soul."

"That would be very selfish."

"Xiaochun, Yan, where are you?"

Danzo looked at the two of them.

Mito Kadoyan and Koharu who went to bed looked at each other.

"Of course we are willing."

Danzo has fallen into the trap of moral kidnapping.

If you don't want to, you just don't love Konoha enough and you are too selfish.

Naturally, Mito Kadoyan and Koharu, who had transferred to bed, could only answer yes.

Moreover, the two are not dead now.

It is the first Hokage and the second Hokage who want to be reincarnated in the dirty land.

"Jiraiya, what about you?"

Danzo looked at Jiraiya again.

"After your death, Jiraiya, do you still have Konoha in your heart, and are you still willing to fight to protect Konoha? Or do you clearly have the ability to protect Konoha, but would rather watch Konoha be defeated?"

Jiraiya had just come to his senses.

"I……"

Jiraiya wanted to say that the art of reincarnation in dirty soil was wrong.

However, when Danzo put forward so many premises, Jiraiya couldn't say this.

"I'm willing to give anything for Konoha."

Jiraiya didn't answer directly, but said something like this.

However, in this context and atmosphere, Danzo could directly regard Jiraiya's answer as a yes.

"Hiruzen, what about you?"

Danzo's eyes returned to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"If you were already dead."

"Konoha is in catastrophe."

"The younger generation of Konoha, Shinnosuke, Asuma, Kakashi... have all encountered threats to their lives. Are you willing to break the slumber of your soul in order to protect them?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen fell into silence.

When Orochimaru proposed the art of reincarnation, Sarutobi Hiruzen directly opposed it.

However, Danzo now had another explanation.

Then things changed.

No more playing with the souls of the dead.

But the soul of the deceased couldn't bear it after seeing what happened to his descendants, so he sacrificed his own sleep.

One thing, if you change the term, the meaning becomes completely different.

"Orochimaru, how much do you know about the art of reincarnation?"

After a long time, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Orochimaru.

Orochimaru raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Not much. I just know that this ninjutsu summons the souls of the dead back from the spirit world through a method similar to channeling. The specific details are unclear."

"If you want me to study this ninjutsu, you must give me all the research materials of the Second Hokage."

"Otherwise, it will take a lot of time, and I can't even guarantee success."

Orochimaru said.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was silent for another moment.

"Orochimaru, in order to use the art of reincarnation, you must agree to a few conditions."

"What conditions?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen listed them all.

"First, follow the self-will of the deceased. If the deceased does not want to be reincarnated in the filthy earth, then remove it immediately."

"Two, no forceful control of the deceased is allowed."

"Three, Orochimaru, you will serve as the fifth Hokage of Konoha."

The first two points were within Orochimaru's expectations.

Orochimaru understood Sarutobi Hiruzen.

However, Orochimaru did not expect that Sarutobi Hiruzen's third condition was for him to succeed as Hokage.

Orochimaru couldn't help but show a surprised expression.

"Sarutobi-sensei, what did you say?"

Not only Orochimaru, Danzo, Mito Kadenen, Koharu, and Jiraiya all showed unexpected expressions.

No one thought that Sarutobi Hiruzen would make such a decision.

Everyone thought that Sarutobi Hiruzen would definitely take over the position of Hokage.

Orochimaru had no chance to succeed the Hokage before.

It is still the same now.

Sarutobi Hiruzen said.

"I am indeed old and I am already unable to do it. Otherwise, I would not have stepped down from the position of Hokage. These few days, due to special circumstances, I will act as the Hokage for a few days."

"But, with my energy, I am no longer enough to continue to serve as the Hokage."

"Orochimaru, you will serve as the Hokage."

"Because of the special circumstances, there will not be any grand succession ceremony, everything must be kept simple, but you will have all the rights of the Hokage after you succeed the Hokage."

"If you think it is okay, I will hold a meeting of the village's top leaders tonight."

Orochimaru still found it hard to believe.

He worked so hard before, but he failed to compete with Minato Namikaze.

No, he didn't even have the opportunity to compete fairly.

Orochimaru thought that the position of Hokage was no longer within his reach.

But I didn't expect that it would be delivered to me now.

For a moment, Orochimaru's mood was very complicated.

But after thinking for a while, Orochimaru figured it out.

That is, after thinking about it, Sarutobi Hiruzen also felt that there was no other way to save Konoha except the Impure World Reincarnation Technique. This was the only solution.

The situation in Konoha was too bad.

And Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't want to take the responsibility of using the Impure World Reincarnation Technique.

That's why he let himself succeed to the position of Hokage.

Take this responsibility by himself.

Orochimaru looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen and said in his heart.

—— Sarutobi teacher, you really don't think of me when you have good things. You are willing to give me the position of Hokage when the situation is bad. It's too obvious to treat me differently.

—— But, the position of Hokage, I want it.

Orochimaru knows that the current position of Hokage is not a good thing. In fact, it is a hot potato.

But, succeeding the position of Hokage is an idea that Orochimaru had before.

In addition, he can legitimately study the secrets and forbidden techniques of Senju Tobirama.

He can also obtain the resources of the village.

This is simply too wonderful.

"Teacher Sarutobi, I am willing."

Orochimaru nodded heavily.

"I will notify them now, and the meeting will be adjourned first."

Everyone left one after another.

Jiraiya seemed to be still immersed in Namikaze Minato and the Nine-Tails Rebellion. He didn't care much about the new Hokage, and he looked a little lost.

A long time ago, Jiraiya had heard Gamamaru say about the prophecy of the child of destiny.

Jiraiya thought it would be Namikaze Minato.

A genius from among civilian ninjas.

Sunny and positive personality.

Strong personality charm.

Having a wife with a Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is the same as Senju Hashirama back then.

At a young age, he developed a ninjutsu like Rasengan on his own.

With the Flying Thunder God Technique, no one can stop him.

If this is not the child of destiny, who is the child of destiny?

Jiraiya thought Namikaze Minato was the one who would save the world.

Therefore, Jiraiya gave Minato Namikaze his full support.

But he didn't expect that Minato Namikaze would die so early and at this age.

He died so suddenly.

This made Jiraiya doubt his life for a while.

Where is the child of destiny?

At night.

The top leaders of Konoha gathered.

In addition to the elders and ministers, there were also the patriarchs of the major ninja families.

Uchiha Fugaku, Hyuga Hiashi, Nara Shikaku...

"Bang!"

The door of the conference room closed.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked around.

"The Nine-Tails Rebellion is a terrible thing for us Konoha. It makes our already bad situation even worse. We lost Minato, and the ninja villages outside are eyeing us covetously."

"Next, we must work together more to resist the invasion of other ninja villages."

"Everyone needs to give their all."

"In this difficult time, Orochimaru thought of a way to break the deadlock, which may be the only way for us Konoha to break the deadlock, but Orochimaru needs time and we all need to work together for it."

"But as long as Orochimaru's method can succeed, then our Konoha will definitely be able to get through this difficult time safely."

"Won't be defeated."

"No need to surrender."

"We Konoha will be able to win the war."

Everyone didn't believe it.

After all, Konoha's situation was really too bad.

But it was Sarutobi Hiruzen who said this.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's reputation in Konoha is here.

Everyone still had some expectations in their hearts.

"I propose that Orochimaru succeed the Fifth Hokage. Do you have any opinions?"

Before, Orochimaru was a competitor of Minato Namikaze.

Each had his own supporters.

Minato Namikaze won, and Orochimaru failed.

But that time, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Jiraiya strongly supported Minato Namikaze.

But now, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Jiraiya have become supporters of Orochimaru.

Therefore, after Sarutobi Hiruzen made this proposal, almost no one opposed it.

Maybe many people think that Jiraiya would be a better choice.

But from beginning to end, Jiraiya never thought of becoming Hokage.

"Okay, everyone has no objections. Then, I will announce here that starting from today, from this moment on, Orochimaru will be our fifth Hokage of Konoha."

Immediately, Sarutobi Hiruzen signaled Orochimaru to come to the main seat.

He gave up his position.

Orochimaru stood still, feeling a rather subtle feeling in his heart.

Sarutobi Hiruzen took the initiative to lead everyone.

"See Hokage-sama."

Everyone followed in unison.

"See you, Hokage-sama!"

One person couldn't help but ask: "Hokage-sama, can I ask, what is the method you found? How long does it take to complete?"

Orochimaru glanced at Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Sarutobi Hiruzen said nothing and looked at his feet, as if he didn't notice Orochimaru's eyes.

Orochimaru coughed dryly and said: "The specific method will be known when the time comes. It won't take me too much time. I will try my best to do it, but it also requires everyone's efforts."

"The village is our village."

"I believe everyone here hopes that the village can survive this difficulty."

"The next period of time will be the most difficult."

"The news of the Nine-Tails Rebellion will inevitably intensify the attack on Kirigakure Village and others."

"I hope everyone can put away their sadness due to the Nine-Tails Rebellion. We don't have time to wallow in the pain. We must be in a better state to face the enemies outside."

"But I believe that Konoha will be able to repel them."

"I am also sure of that."

"That's it for today, let's break up the meeting."

Everyone left.

Orochimaru looked at the backs of everyone leaving and couldn't help but complain about himself.

——I didn’t expect that just after taking over the position of Hokage, it would bring changes to me. This kind of cliche comes easily.

"Orochimaru, congratulations."

Danzo did not leave with everyone.

"Senior Danzo, taking over the position of Hokage now does not seem to be something worthy of congratulations. Sarutobi-sensei, didn't he just leave it to me because it was a mess?"

"But no matter what, this is the genuine position of Hokage."

Danzo added in his mind.

——The position of Hokage that I dream of.

"I hope my method will succeed."

Orochimaru said quietly.

That night, Orochimaru asked Hiruzen Sarutobi to take him into a secret room in the Hokage Building.

What is stored in this secret room is Senju Tobirama's "legacy".

Research information, secret techniques...

A relatively important "legacy".

The Thunder God Sword that Hiruzen Sarutobi took out for Kakashi to use during the last Namikaze Minato application was not included.

"Orochimaru, are you sure you really want to use the Jutsu of Earth Reincarnation?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen asked again.

"Sarutobi-sensei, this is the only way to save Konoha, but if you think it's really not possible, Sarutobi-sensei, then forget it. Let's fight to the death, and maybe we can have a chance."

Orochimaru threw the question directly back to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Sarutobi Hiruzen: "..."

"Just do as you say Orochimaru."