The Hidden Mist Blacksmith, forging the glory of the Ninja Sword Style!

He has an extremely strong personal charisma.

She has a Nine-Tails Jinchuriki as her wife, just like Hashirama Senju back then.

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

His Flying Thunder God Technique is unstoppable.

If this isn't the chosen one, then who is?

Jiraiya believed that Minato Namikaze was the one who would save the world.

Therefore, Jiraiya gave Minato Namikaze his full support.

Unexpectedly, Minato Namikaze died so young, at such an age.

He died so suddenly.

This made Jiraiya question the meaning of life.

What happened to the chosen one?

into the night.

The top officials of Konoha gathered together.

Besides the elders and ministers, there were also the heads of various ninja clans.

Uchiha Fugaku, Hyuga Hiashi, Nara Shikaku

"boom!"

The meeting room door closed.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked around.

"The Nine-Tails' attack was an extremely bad thing for Konoha. It made our already bad situation even worse. We lost Minato, and the ninja villages outside are eyeing us covetously."

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

"Everyone needs to give it their all."

"At this critical juncture, Orochimaru has come up with a way to break the deadlock, which may be the only way for Konoha to do so. However, Orochimaru needs time, and we all need to work together to make it happen."

"But as long as Orochimaru's method succeeds, then Konoha will surely be able to overcome this difficulty safely."

"We will not be defeated."

"There is no need to surrender."

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

The crowd was not very convinced.

After all, the situation in Konoha was really bad.

However, it was Hiruzen Sarutobi who said this.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's reputation in Konoha speaks for itself.

Some expectation still arose in everyone's hearts.

"I propose that Orochimaru succeed as the Fifth Hokage. Does anyone have any objections?"

Previously, Orochimaru was Minato Namikaze's rival.

Each has its own supporters.

Minato Namikaze won, Orochimaru lost.

But on that occasion, it was Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya who gave Minato Namikaze their full support.

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

Therefore, after Hiruzen Sarutobi made this suggestion, almost no one objected.

Many people might think that Jiraiya would be a better choice.

But Jiraiya never intended to become Hokage.

"Alright, since no one has any objections, I hereby announce that from this day forward, from this moment forward, Orochimaru will be the Fifth Hokage of Konoha."

Immediately afterwards, Hiruzen Sarutobi gestured for Orochimaru to take the main seat.

He gave up his place.

Orochimaru stopped, a rather subtle feeling rising in his heart.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took the initiative to lead the group.

"Greetings, Hokage-sama."

Everyone echoed in unison.

"See you, Hokage-sama!"

One person couldn't help but ask, "Lord Hokage, may I ask what method you found? Approximately how long will it take to complete?"

Orochimaru glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent, his eyes fixed on his feet, as if he hadn't noticed Orochimaru's gaze.

Orochimaru coughed and said, "You'll find out the specific method when the time comes. I won't need too much time. I will do my best, but everyone else will also need to do their best."

"The village belongs to everyone."

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

"The coming period will be the most difficult."

"The news of the Nine-Tails' rampage will inevitably intensify the attacks by Kirigakure and others."

"I hope everyone can get over the sadness caused by the Nine-Tailed Fox's attack. We don't have time to dwell on our pain; we must be in better shape to face the enemies outside."

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

"I am also confident in that regard."

That's all for today, meeting adjourned.

Everyone left.

Orochimaru watched the group leave, inwardly criticizing himself.

I never expected that taking over the position of Hokage would bring about such changes for me. I can come up with this cliché so easily.

"Orochimaru, congratulations."

Danzo did not leave with the others.

"Danzo-senpai, it doesn't seem like there's anything to celebrate about taking over the Hokage position now. Sarutobi-sensei handed it over to me precisely because it's such a mess."

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

Danzo added in his mind.

The Hokage position I've always dreamed of.

"I hope my method will succeed."

Orochimaru said something in a low voice.

That very night, Orochimaru had Hiruzen Sarutobi lead him into a secret room in the Hokage Building.

This secret room contains Senju Tobirama's "legacy".

Research materials, secret techniques

A relatively important "legacy".

The Thunder God Sword that Minato Namikaze requested last time, which Hiruzen Sarutobi took out for Kakashi, is not included here.

"Orochimaru, are you sure you really want to use the Impure World Reincarnation technique?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked again.

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

Orochimaru directly threw the question back to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "

"Let's do as Orochimaru says."

Chapter 223 Uehara Osamu: Konoha Will Be Strong If He Has No Boundaries

Upon obtaining Tobirama Senju's research data, Orochimaru immediately designated an area as a laboratory.

Compared to the original storyline, Orochimaru is much "happier" now.

In the original storyline, Orochimaru could only obtain some fragmented information as an initial condition. If it weren't for his strong "talent," he would never have been able to develop the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

Now, Orochimaru has obtained all of Tobirama Senju's information.

This was based on the fact that Tobirama Senju had already completed the development of the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

Orochimaru was completely absorbed in it, unable to extricate himself from the joy.

For a moment, they even forgot about the situation in Konoha.

"Your Excellency, Minister."

Kaguya's spring water came to Uehara Shu's side.

"I have found the information about China and Kyrgyzstan that you asked me to look up."

Uehara Shu looked over.

"how?"

"Zhongji previously worked in the intelligence department. He is skilled in sensory ninjutsu and possesses the bloodline limit, Dark Release, which allows him to absorb ninjutsu and then release it back to the other party. However, he is not currently in the village."

"where is it?"

"Because he was injured on the battlefield, and the injury was quite serious, it was a mental injury. The village's medical ninjas didn't have any good solutions, so they arranged for him to go to the Water Temple."

Water Temple?