Naruto: By lying low and hiding, he eventually became the leader of the Legendary Sannin.

"Kagura, I believe in you."

Just like how Lord Hashirama believed in the Uchiha clan back then.

It is because of the bonds of camaraderie that Konoha exists as it is today.

Kagura remained silent in the face of everything he said.

Fortunately, at that moment, the knocking sounded at the door again.

Two boys peered inside; it was Orochimaru and Jiraiya.

Seeing the two people's furtive behavior, Kagura felt a warmth welling up inside her.

Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but laugh, pointing at them and looking at Kagura, he said:

"Isn't this the bond that belongs to you?"

After everyone left, Jiraiya and Orochimaru left with Sarutobi-sensei after expressing their visit.

Kagura fell into deep thought.

"He didn't ask how Golden Horn died in the end..."

He muttered those words to himself.

Yes, the moment Kagura saw Hiruzen Sarutobi, she began to think about how to explain Kinkaku's death.

Yes, he didn't want others to know that he was the one who killed Golden Horn.

Otherwise, after knocking down Jinjiao, he wouldn't have bothered to clean up the bloodstains and would have dragged himself away from the scene.

These things might fool those who came later, but they couldn't fool Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had experienced the battle firsthand.

To make a name for oneself?

This was not what he was after; he only knew that the more famous he became, the faster he would die.

If Madara Uchiha, who was hidden away, knew that there was an 8-year-old member of the Uchiha clan who could kill someone like Kinkaku.

Then I'll definitely be targeted, and I might even become Obito's replacement...

These are not things Kagura wants. At this moment, all he wants is to survive, to survive until he has enough strength to live.

In fact, when Kagura learned from Tsunade that Sarutobi-sensei had admitted that he had killed Kinkaku, she vaguely sensed that Sarutobi Hiruzen was protecting her.

This seems to be a kind of tacit understanding between master and apprentice.

As for your claim that it was because Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to steal the credit?

Brother, he's about to become Hokage, does he care about this kind of achievement?

Kagura was surprised that after Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived, he didn't mention Kinkaku at all.

He simply expressed his goodwill to me and then left.

Kagura took a deep breath and turned to look out the window.

Watching the leaves slowly drifting down from the sky, he murmured to himself:

"The bond between comrades?... "

Time flies, and three days have passed.

Perhaps it was because she had been tempered by the power of the tailed beast within her, or perhaps it was because Kagura's body was truly exceptionally gifted.

The injury, which the doctor predicted would take a week to heal, was recovered by Kagura in just three days.

Apart from his right hand still being bandaged, there were no signs of injury on his entire body.

Faced with the doctor's repeated exclamations and the dangerous gaze that seemed to want to drag her into a biopsy, Kagura fled from the hospital.

He solemnly put on a formal suit and saw Tsunade and the other two who had been waiting for a long time at the hospital entrance.

Unlike usual, the three of them were all dressed in their best formal attire and stood there today.

Approaching the crowd, Kagura smiled slightly, raised her head slightly, and said:

"Let's go."

At this time, Konoha Village was much more lively than usual, with decorations that were only hung up on festive days even lining the main streets.

Everyone solemnly put on their best clothes and flocked to the streets.

Today is the day that Hiruzen Sarutobi officially takes office as the Third Hokage!

On the rooftop of the Hokage Building, Hiruzen Sarutobi stood at the highest point.

Today he was wearing a white Hokage robe with the words "Third Hokage" written on the back, a red ninja outfit underneath, and a Hokage hat.

Behind him, the Hokage statue representing him has been completed.

As he appeared, the crowd gathered below erupted in thunderous cheers.

The Hokage is not only a symbol of strength, but also a spiritual anchor for the people in the village.

In the period following the unexpected death of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, a sense of unease permeated the village.

However, today, upon seeing the figure of the new Hokage above, the public's confidence has returned.

Looking up at the figure revered by everyone, Jiraiya's face broke into an excited smile.

"The Naruto..."

"I'll definitely become Hokage someday!"

No, you have no chance.

The next Hokage belongs to that man known as the fastest.

Hearing Jiraiya's whisper, Kagura silently complained to herself.

However, feeling the enthusiasm of the people around him, his emotions also rose.

For the first time, a longing appeared in the eyes of the person gazing at that figure...

Tsunade, who was also looking up with equal excitement, suddenly asked a question:

"Since Sarutobi-sensei has officially become Hokage, he will definitely no longer be able to continue being our team leader."

Who will be our team leader from now on?

Upon hearing this, the other three were taken aback.

Yeah, who will take over from Sarutobi-sensei as team leader in the future?

Just then, an unfamiliar voice replied from behind them:

"From now on, I will be your teacher."

Chapter 25 Have you considered human experimentation?

"From now on, I will be your team leader."

A low, husky male voice sounded from behind them.

Hearing the sound, everyone turned around and saw a rather gloomy-looking young man standing behind them.

Although the man had an X-shaped scar on his chin, it couldn't hide his handsome appearance.

However, the gloomy atmosphere made people feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Upon seeing the person before her, Kagura maintained a calm expression, but inwardly she was filled with astonishment.

Although it was their first meeting, he had already recognized the person in front of him.

It was Danzo, the leader of the "Root" organization who had previously sent people to monitor him.

Who is the teacher in charge of Class 7 and beyond?

Upon hearing Danzo's words, Kagura felt as if her future life had been shrouded in shadow.

Who is Danzo?

If there really were villains in Konoha, then Danzo would definitely be the first choice.

Even compared to Orochimaru, Danzo evokes more resentment among Naruto fans.

He may have always upheld his own sense of "justice," but there is no doubt that many of the tragedies in the entire story were caused by him.

Even disregarding the fact that he played a crucial role in the Uchiha clan massacre, Orochimaru's descent into evil was also influenced by him.

In order to study the cells of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, they obtained an artificial human with Hashirama's chakra.

It was he who persuaded Orochimaru to abduct humans from surrounding villages and bring them back for experiments.

It can be said that Orochimaru's earliest human experiments were able to be carried out precisely because of his support.

Thinking of this, Kagura couldn't help but glance at Orochimaru, who had an innocent look on his face, beside her.

"Yes, this time I will definitely be able to change your fate."

Unlike Kagura, who was preoccupied, Tsunade and the other two were slightly taken aback when they saw Danzo, but they all smiled at the same time.

Tsunade, unusually respectful, greeted him:

"Lord Danzo."

Danzo and his group were naturally aware of this. As one of the six guards of the Second Tobirama, Danzo had not yet gone into seclusion and had a high reputation in Konoha.

While it would be better to have Sarutobi-sensei leading the team, it doesn't seem like a bad thing to replace him.

Ignoring the stares of others, Danzo silently kept his eyes on Kagura, observing his reaction.

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However, the calm Kagura did not show much expression.

Seeing this, Danzo spoke again:

"Speaking of which, you did a very good job in the battle a few days ago."

Upon hearing Danzo's praise, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and the others lowered their heads in shame.

They made absolutely no contribution in that battle; you could say they were out of the game as soon as it started.

Kagura managed to exchange a few blows with Kinkaku, but the rest of them were almost completely overwhelmed and defeated.