Ninja World: I'm really a support-type ninja

"This is actually quite easy to understand."

"The Will of Fire was created by the Second Hokage and explained and annotated by the Third Hokage, thus establishing and building the Will of Fire of Konoha."

"But times don't stand still, and the development of times is not static."

"It's not that we've abandoned the Will of Fire from before, but rather that we need to adapt some ideas to the times and development."

"Considering all the above factors, it was only after the Fourth Hokage took office that the new Will of Fire was created and interpreted by combining the old Will of Fire with the needs of the new era."

As he spoke, Akira Hatake scanned the crowd below. With his sharp eyesight, he quickly spotted Hiruzen Sarutobi, dressed in black, in the crowd.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was very unpleasant. Since Minato Namikaze came to power, not only had he denied many of his reform achievements, but he even wanted to start over with the Will of Fire that he had painstakingly cultivated.

This is the ruthless extermination of the strong, and the powerless cry of the weak.

Resentment, anger, loneliness, and desolation... these emotions lingered in Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart.

He failed, and failed decisively.

In the future, Konoha will have no place for Hiruzen Sarutobi except for his former title, "Third Hokage".

His aged body appeared even more hunched over. After taking a deep look at Akira Hatake on the platform, Hiruzen Sarutobi lowered his head.

He once considered the most outstanding successor to the Will of Fire, but now he has become its gravedigger...

How pathetic, how laughable, how lamentable!

Just one oversight led to Hiruzen Sarutobi's complete defeat!

With his gaze shifting from Hiruzen Sarutobi's face, Akira Hatake continued to focus on his explanation of the new Will of Fire in Konoha.

"Where the leaves dance, the fire will never die; the firelight will continue to illuminate the village and allow new leaves to sprout."

"I completely agree with this statement, because without the contributions of the many heroic predecessors behind me, there would be no Konoha today."

"But then again, any heroic sacrifice that only talks about giving without expecting anything in return is just being a scoundrel!"

"This is a very realistic point, but it fits the current environment very well."

"As long as the four great nations harbor the desire to destroy Konoha, sacrifice and war will always be with us."

"Even...our descendants, and the descendants of our descendants, will continue to struggle in this strange cycle."

"Therefore, the definition of the new Will of Fire is: Inner Saint, Outer King!"

"Inner Sage: We advocate dedication, sacrifice, benevolence, friendliness, unity, and understanding; but correspondingly, we must also adhere to the principle that there should be a reward for every effort, a reward for every contribution, and compensation for every sacrifice."

"Outer King: Anyone who harms the interests of Konoha and the Land of Fire is an enemy; anyone who harms the interests of the ninjas of Konoha and the Land of Fire is an enemy; anyone who hurts the feelings of Konoha and the Land of Fire is an enemy; anyone who poses a potential or certain threat to the lives and property of the residents of Konoha and the Land of Fire is an enemy!"

"We must eliminate enemies with swift and decisive measures. Anyone who claims to be benevolent, friendly, and united is irresponsible to themselves and their comrades. They are a malignant tumor that must be identified and removed!"

"Simply put, the new Fire consciousness means treating your own people like saints, while treating those who are not your own people with coldness, malice, and ruthlessness!"

"Our motto is: repay evil with evil, settle grievances with grievances. Anyone who offends Konoha will be punished, no matter how far away they are!"

As Akira Hatake's last high-pitched note faded, all the Konoha ninjas and residents below the stage raised their arms and cheered.

"Those who offend Konoha, no matter how far away, will be punished!"

"Those who offend Konoha, no matter how far away, will be punished!"

"Those who offend Konoha, no matter how far away, will be punished!!!"

The unified roar made Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was hiding in the crowd, turn as black as the bottom of a pot.

In his view, Akira Hatake's speech was nothing short of militarism, and it was meant to drag Konoha into an endless vortex of war!

"enough!!!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly roared, pausing the continuous shouts. Then everyone turned their attention to Hiruzen Sarutobi's face, following the source of the sound.

Hiruzen Sarutobi showed no fear, calmly facing the scrutinizing gazes while pushing through the crowd and walking step by step toward the high platform where Akira Hatake was.

"Third Hokage, do you see anything wrong with this?"

Akira Hatake didn't expect Hiruzen Sarutobi to be so impulsive as to jump out and contradict him at this time, but since Hiruzen Sarutobi had already jumped out, Akira Hatake naturally didn't mind teaching him a lesson.

“Akira Hatake, I don’t know if it’s just the Fourth Hokage’s idea or yours, but I believe it has nothing to do with the Fourth Hokage.”

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke skillfully; instead of targeting Minato Namikaze, he used Akira Hatake, who held a lower rank, as a target.

"Are you deliberately misinterpreting the Will of Fire created by the Second Hokage, hoping to turn the village into the epicenter of war and the most unstable factor in the ninja world?!"

"Or are you encouraging war, encouraging killing, and encouraging everyone to destroy peace?"

"Ah!"

Faced with the series of accusations that Hiruzen Sarutobi forcibly imposed on him, Akira Hatake laughed out with utter disdain.

"Third Hokage, I respect your status, but I do not agree with your statements and ideas."

"Everyone!" Akira Hatake looked at the crowd below the stage. "Please think about it: since the outbreak of the First Shinobi World War, in which war have we ever started it?"

No! Not even once!

"This shows what?"

"This shows that the four major powers have never given up their desire to destroy us, and it is they who have been the ones disrupting peace all along!"

With a mocking look, the cat turned to Hiruzen Sarutobi and asked, "Third Hokage, tell me, is the peace you've always advocated a weak peace obtained by sacrificing your own interests, or a peace won through force?"

"I……"

"You're just weak!" Akira Hatake abruptly interrupted Hiruzen Sarutobi, his gaze sweeping back down to the audience. "Weakness won't bring peace; it will only bring endless provocations and war from the enemy!"

"Perhaps I'm not entirely right, but it's undeniable that having a sword and not using it is one thing, and having no sword at all!"

"Gentlemen, the Will of the New Fire does not glorify war, but rather organizes war with overwhelming force!"

He looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi again and asked, "Third Hokage, do you know what the Fourth Hokage and I gained for the village in this war?"

"We have obtained the sealed books of the four hidden villages, their war weapons, the tailed beasts, their war reparations, and their territorial concessions to sue for peace!"

"With these, do you still think we're just militarily weak and aggressive?"

"I……"

"Hehe, you're old now. You should enjoy your retirement instead of jumping out and using your deceased ideas to criticize the passionate youth of us!"

"Yes! Our passionate enthusiasm should not be criticized!"

"Yes! Our passionate enthusiasm should not be criticized!"

"Yes! Our passionate enthusiasm should not be criticized!"

The waves of cheers from the audience made Hiruzen Sarutobi look much older. His lips moved slightly, but he remained silent as the words came out.

Without saying anything more, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned and left the stage dejectedly, his eyes dimmed.

Everything that once belonged to him is gone...

No matter how much he denies it, everything about him is in the past, and he has been completely swept into the dustbin of history by the faction led by Akira Hatake!

Akira Hatake's speech continued, and the era of Akira Hatake officially began at this moment!

Chapter 259 The New Will of Fire (Part 2)

Akira Hatake's speech was undoubtedly a success; it resonated deeply with all the Konoha ninja.

But resonance alone is not enough, because passion is fleeting; proper motivation is the only way to maintain that passion.

With memories of his past life, Akira Hatake has truly mastered this method.

"Okay, everyone, be quiet."

Akira Hatake's movements were very appropriate, and he had developed his own unique style in handling big scenes. His personal charm was no less than that of Minato Namikaze in the audience.

As Akira Hatake raised his hand and pressed down, the clamor from below the stage instantly vanished.

"Let's get back to the Will of the New Fire."

"Be tough on foreign powers and be lenient on domestic ones; this is the essence of the New Fire Will."

"Everyone is clear about the tough stance on foreign countries, but what exactly is the appeasement stance on domestic affairs? I think everyone is also very curious."

"Simply put, the appeasement strategy for internal affairs can be roughly divided into three approaches."

"First, the education of new ninjas."

"This is easy to understand. Konoha's strength has never relied on us or the Konoha heroes who have passed away, but on our new generation."

"In response, the reform of the Ninja Academy, spearheaded by the Fourth Hokage and supplemented by me, was born."

"I believe everyone is already aware of the specific reform provisions, so I won't go into too much detail here."

"I only want to say one thing!"

"Once the peace talks with Kaze and Tochi are completed, the Ninja Library will include all the ninjutsu recorded in the sealed books of the four great hidden villages."

"By then, there will be a dazzling array of ninjutsu of the five elements. These will be the foundation of Konoha's future and the cornerstone for maintaining our status as a super hidden village!"

"Therefore, the new generation of prospective ninjas studying at the Ninja Academy will be given an extra opportunity to choose ninjutsu each semester based on their year-end exam results."

"Correspondingly, the ninja academy teachers who are currently employed will also give you additional opportunities to choose ninjutsu according to the specific evaluation rules."

"And most importantly, whether you are a student at the Ninja Academy or a current teacher at the Ninja Academy, as long as you perform well, you will receive answers and guidance from the Fourth Hokage and many of Konoha's top ninjas in the future."

"Those who perform exceptionally well will even inherit the unique skills of the Fourth Hokage and many of Konoha's top ninjas."

"Of course, in order to bridge the gap between clan ninjas and commoner ninjas, this evaluation standard will be changed."

"But the only certain criterion is that your effort determines whether you can get a high score!"

"It's not terrible to have a poor background; what's terrible is that you don't know how to work hard. If you don't know how to work hard, you will never enjoy any preferential policies."

After hearing this string of words, the Konoha ninjas looked somewhat displeased, but not particularly resentful.

Because Akira Hatake made a cake big enough.

Imagine if all the ninjutsu from the four hidden villages were gathered into the Ninjutsu Library. Even if the various ninja clans of Konoha lost blood, their healing speed would increase accordingly.

Given all this, what reason do the ninjas of the various Konoha clans have to be dissatisfied with Akira Hatake's decision?

Not to mention the Hirano ninjas, many of the policies proposed by Akira Hatake were most favorable to this group.

Aside from feeling grateful, ordinary ninjas wouldn't have any other thoughts.