Chapter 352 Konoha Night Banquet

After preparing the gifts, Uchiha Mai and Tsunade arrived at Sarutobi Hiruzen's house together, and they were more certain of their judgment.

In addition to the two of them, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Hatake Sakumo, Master Men, and Kushina were also invited to the banquet.

They are all outstanding people in Konoha, and they can also be called people of the Hokage lineage.

Seeing Tsunade and Uchiha Mai being quite intimate, Jiraiya felt that his heart was aching. You never know where your rival will come from.

After everyone chatted for a while, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Sarutobi Biwako walked out of the back hall hand in hand and greeted everyone: "Don't stand, sit down."

The banquet was set up. Before everyone sat down, Uchiha Mai walked over quickly and gave out her gift: "I was notified at the last minute and didn't have time to prepare gifts.

This is the new album released by me and [Boyhood], the Supreme Black Gold Collection Signature Edition. Please accept it, Lord Hokage. I wish you and Mrs. Hokage a long and happy life together."

The Naruto world is a very unscientific world. It looks like ancient times, but there are televisions, refrigerators, vending machines and other electrical appliances.

In recent years, the technology of the Snow Country has developed rapidly, changing with each passing day. CD players have also been invented and sold widely.

As the first male solo in the ninja world, Uchiha Mai has held 32 concerts a year. Naturally, he also wants to take advantage of the CD player craze to release a personal album to make some money.

Sarutobi Hiruzen took the album with a smile, and gave it to Biwako with a look, saying with a smile: "Wu, you are really thoughtful.

I often tell others that every song of yours is sunny and positive, and the lyrics and music all reflect the will of fire.

Biwako, I, and Sachima are all your fans, and I like this gift very much."

Sarutobi Sachima is Sarutobi Hiruzen's eldest son. A few years ago, he won the championship of the best program of a village night with the song "I Guard the Border for Konoha". He is a person with the will of fire in his heart.

Asuma is a bit of a son of a bitch. When Uchiha Mai held a concert a few months ago, he left Konoha and ran to the capital of the Land of Fire.

It is a proper gift to come to the banquet and give a gift.

The gift given by Tsunade is a book she compiled herself, called "One Percent of Poker Elites". It expounds Tsunade's full understanding of the Texas Hold'em GTO theory, which is quite profound.

Sarutobi Hiruzen and others had some doubts about the value of this book. Can you, Tsunade, write such a book?

"With my research on GTO theory, I can now guarantee long-term no-loss and no-profit when playing Texas Hold'em."

Tsunade said proudly with her hands on her hips.

Texas Hold'em is a game with luck after all. You lose today and win tomorrow. To see how well a person plays, you still have to look at the long-term profit situation.

Sarutobi Hiruzen and others were in awe.

They knew Tsunade's luck. The knowledge in this book could make Tsunade break even in the long run. The value of this book must be higher than the mountains and deeper than the sea.

Although Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't need this book, he was still very happy to accept it. It was all the hard work and thoughts of his apprentice.

The gift from Orochimaru was a newly developed ninjutsu, the gift from Hatake Sakumo was a short sword, and the gift from the master couple was a pair of kunai.

Jiraiya gave the first volume of his newly published novel, "Intimate Paradise", and after giving it away, he gave Sarutobi Hiruzen a look that said "you know".

"Teacher, this is the book whose concept and storyline I discussed with you before. It was officially published half a month ago and has a very high sales volume."

Sarutobi Hiruzen understood immediately and immediately took "Intimate Paradise" and put it in his arms. This was also the only gift he did not give to Biwako.

After everyone sat down, Master Men stood up again and smiled shyly: "Taking advantage of the wedding anniversary of Lord Hokage and Lady Hokage, I also have good news to tell everyone.

On the third of next month, Kushina and I will also get married. I hope everyone can attend our wedding."

Jiraiya laughed and teased: "Minato, you are very cunning. Telling us at this time means that we don't even have the opportunity to refuse.

It seems that you value the money for the gift."

Master Men hurriedly explained: "The money for the gift doesn't matter. The main thing is to share this joy with everyone."

"Haha."

"Haha."

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Everyone teased Master Men and congratulated Sarutobi Hiruzen again.

After three rounds of drinking and laughter, Sarutobi Hiruzen patted his wife Biwako's hand and said with a smile: "In fact, in addition to celebrating my wedding anniversary with Biwako today, there are some trivial matters I want to discuss with you."

The business is coming.

Biwako understood and found a reason to call Kushina away.

Uchiha Mai and others put down their chopsticks and wine glasses, sat upright, and waited for Sarutobi Hiruzen to speak.

Sarutobi Hiruzen rested his left arm on the dining table, supported his chin with his left hand, scanned the crowd, and smiled: "Thirty years ago, I took over the position of Hokage from Lord Tobirama.

I am ambitious and full of passion to lead Konoha to a new peak and make a great career.

In the past thirty years, I have indeed done a lot, whether it is merit or demerit, right or wrong, most of them are difficult to say. There are only three things that can be called merits.

The first is to further improve Konoha's various institutions and rules and regulations on the basis of the foundation created by the second generation, making Konoha more like a whole.

The second is to lead Konoha to retreat from the two Ninja World Wars.

I commanded the Second Ninja War, and I participated in the Third Ninja War. Although Konoha suffered some losses, fortunately its foundation was not damaged.

The third and most important point is to discover and train many outstanding talents for Konoha.

In the past thirty years I have been a Hokage, the happiest thing is seeing you all stand out and stand out on your own. With several of you juniors, I, Sarutobi Hiruzen, am really proud of me. "

Sarutobi Hiruzen was the first to turn his head and look at Hatake Sakumo, and said with a smile: "First of all, Sakumo has made many contributions during his tenure in the ANBU.

Even after being idle, he did not neglect his personal training. When Konoha was in crisis, he responded to the call of the village and once again went into battle as the commander of an army to resist Sunagakure.

I'll toast you. "

Sarutobi Hiruzen raised the wine glass in his hand. Hatake Sakumo was so frightened that he raised the wine glass with both hands and said respectfully: "I am willing to die for Konoha."

After drinking the wine in the glass, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Jiraiya again, raised his glass and said: "Then Jiraiya, I know you never like to be restrained, and you have long planned to leave Konoha and travel to the ninja world. .

After Kumogakure started the war, you led an army to the front line and spent several years sacrificing your life and blood for Konoha without any complaints.

I'll toast you. "

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"After that comes Orochimaru..."

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"After that comes Tsunade..."

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“In the end, there’s dance.

You will participate in this ninja war from beginning to end, defeating Kumogakure's vanguard reconnaissance force, ambushing the Four Jinchūriki, capturing Kirigakure Village with a one-man division, and killing the Third Kazekage.

You have made great contributions to Konoha, I toast you. "

Uchiha Mai stood up, raised the glass with both hands, and said modestly: "I just did something within my ability."

After a circle of respect, Sarutobi Hiruzen sat down and said with emotion: "You all performed outstandingly in this battle. It is no exaggeration to say that everyone's contribution is greater than mine.

I am very happy to see your performance like this. While I am happy, I am also reflecting on myself. Compared with you, am I already old and it is time for me to abdicate in favor of others?

The answer is yes.

In recent years, I have increasingly felt that my physical condition is not as good as before, my energy is not as strong as before, and many things make me feel mentally and physically exhausted.

Although I think my body can still hold on for a few more years, the younger generation in Konoha have grown up, so there is no need for me to stay there.

By handing over the power to the new Hokage as soon as possible, I can still guide and assist the new Hokage while I still have the strength. If you choose a new Hokage when you are completely unable to do anything, you will inevitably make mistakes.

I plan to select candidates for the new Hokage in the near future, what do you think? "

Sarutobi Hiruzen was the first to look at Hatake Sakumo.

Hatake Sakumo shook his head, looking uninterested, and refused: "I have no intention of becoming Hokage or running for Hokage.

When I served as the head of the ANBU and was in charge of a front, I often felt that my brain was not strong enough and I could not cope with many matters.

Anbu minister is already at his limit, Hokage, I definitely don't have that ability.

Besides, Kakashi is getting older. I owed him a lot for my work in the past, but now I want to devote more time and energy to my family. "

Arranging a blind date for Kakashi and continuing the descendants of the Hatake clan are what Hatake Sakumo wants to do most right now.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Tsunade again.

Tsunade immediately shook her head, trying to avoid it, and resisted: "Old man, please spare me. During the few months I managed Konoha for you, I felt that my days were like years. It was not easy.

That's just the acting Hokage. If it were the real Hokage, I'm afraid my life would have to be shortened by ten years in one year. "

You are dreaming about the man who wants to catch me!

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed, Tsunade has abilities, but her personality is too salty. If she is willing to be Hokage, Konoha can avoid a lot of troubles.

Next is Jiraiya.

Before Sarutobi Hiruzen could look over, Jiraiya waved his hand and said, "Teacher, you know me. My biggest wish now is to leave Konoha and travel around the ninja world to collect materials for my new work.

I am a novelist and literary artist first, and a ninja second. "

"I didn't count on you."

Sarutobi Hiruzen hummed, looked past Jiraiya and looked at Orochimaru.

Orochimaru smiled slightly, his dark golden pupils flickering, and said with a smile: "Both Jiraiya and Tsunade are very resistant to the position of Hokage, but I still want to compete for the position of Hokage. The three ninjas cannot be wiped out.

A Konoha ninja who doesn't want to be Hokage is not a good ninja, not to mention, I am still your direct disciple. "

Orochimaru is confident, Jiraiya voluntarily withdraws from the Hokage campaign, Uchiha Mai is too young to be elected, and Namikaze Minato is not qualified enough.

He has made contributions in both Ninja World Wars. He is the top powerhouse in Konoha who has been famous for many years, and has accumulated a reputation for ten years.

Who else could take the position of Hokage instead of me?

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, and Orochimaru expressed his desire for the position of Hokage as expected. In terms of ability, he was indeed qualified.

However, Orochimaru's character is more like Senju Tobirama than Sarutobi Hiruzen, and is a bit extreme, which makes Sarutobi Hiruzen not very fond of.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's gaze shifted again and looked at Mai Uchiha.

Uchiha Mai leaned on the back of the chair, holding a toothpick in her mouth, and said calmly: "According to Konoha's rules and regulations, when the Hokage is in power, the Jonin class has the right to nominate a Hokage candidate. During special periods, the Jounin class can even nominate a Hokage candidate. A new Hokage appears.

In the selection of the new Hokage, ninjas such as Konoha's ministers, Hokage assistants, advisors, jounin class members, etc. all have a say.

Many jonin nodded and said they would fully support me. "

Every jounin is a small shareholder of the Konoha company and has the right to vote on many matters, and the jounin of the Uchiha clan is no exception.

Uchiha Mai does nothing, and there are thirty Uchiha jounin supporting him. "Many jounin nod" is for sure.

Orochimaru's confident smile gradually disappeared.

Mai Uchiha actually plans to run for the Fourth Hokage. What does he think?

As long as nothing goes wrong, relying on his strength, talent, and age, and accumulating prestige for more than ten years, he will definitely be able to become the Fifth Hokage in the future.

Why bother to jump out and run for the fourth generation at this time? You can't wait ten years! ?

Sarutobi Hiruzen also felt a thump in his heart. The thing he least expected to see happened.

Uchiha Mai has strength, prestige and family background. Once she participates in the fourth generation election, she will definitely become a popular candidate.

This is not what Sarutobi Hiruzen wants to see. Strictly speaking, the Hokage system is the Senju system, and Uchiha Mai is just a mole who broke into the Senju system.

He is nominally Minato's apprentice, and has a good relationship with Jiraiya and others, but there is no real master-disciple relationship or fellow disciple relationship.

He was an outsider, and Hiruzen Sarutobi did not want to hand over the position of Hokage to Mai Uchiha unless he had to.

If Uchiha Mai aims at the Fifth Generation, that's fine. At least he can hold off. It's impossible to say that he will rush to the street in the future, or his strength will further improve, and he will completely lock in the Fifth Generation.

But now, the Yondaime is not incapable of Uchiha dancing.

"So, you will definitely come out to choose?" Sarutobi Hiruzen looked as usual.

"I have to give it a try. So many people support me. If I don't come out to choose, wouldn't I be living up to everyone's support and expectations for me." Mai Uchiha smiled.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sneered in his heart, besides the people of the Uchiha clan, who else supports you?

Tsunade, who was sitting next to Mai Uchiha, picked up the wine bottle and poured herself a glass first, then added wine to Mai Uchiha's quilt.

At the same time, he laughed and said: "That's right, that's so right.

Mai has the strongest strength in Konoha, the best appearance in Konoha, is capable enough and has so many people supporting him, so he is indeed worthy of the position of Hokage.

Moreover, Mai is also very popular among the people of Konoha and the Land of Fire, and many people are his supporters and fans.

Please help me more..."

"Does holding a concert create popularity?"

Orochimaru suddenly interrupted Tsunade's canvassing, his dark golden pupils stared at Mai Uchiha, and he smiled in a joking tone: "Let's hold a concert and release an album, the number one male solo in the ninja world.

The literary and artistic career is so prosperous. If you don't know, you would think that Mai is not a Konoha ninja. "