Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

Your grandfather killed my father...

This is such a down-to-earth conversation between the Hokage and his assistant.

Not only were Inuzuka and Aburame stunned, but even Uchiha En, who had been holding his neck stiffly, unconsciously stretched out his ears.

"That's true, but wasn't that during the Warring States period?"

Danzo Shimura squinted: "If that's the case, then your father even used Fire Release to burn my uncle!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's father was named Sarutobi Sasuke.

Although he can't compare to Madara and Hashirama, who are like mythical figures, he is still quite famous.

During the Warring States period, Shimura Danzo's grandfather had his eye on Sarutobi Sasuke, wanting to nip this genius in the bud before he fully matured.

The story between Sarutobi Sasuke and Danzo's second uncle is roughly the same.

In the Warring States period, without blood ties as a bond of trust, it was all too common for ninja clans to kill each other...

Last year they might have been allies, but this year they're bitter enemies fighting each other.

Moreover, blood ties are not a guarantee.

It's not uncommon for members of the same clan or cousins ​​to fight each other.

"Heh, wasn't that how it was during the Warring States period?"

"That's what makes the village so meaningful and precious..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi remarked with a sigh, "Whether it's Konoha or any other hidden village, if you examine each ninja clan closely, who hasn't had a history of enmity with everyone else?"

"But now, we've built a community where everyone helps each other."

Uchiha En nodded slightly without realizing it.

Although the Uchiha clan and Senju clan were the most ruthless, it doesn't mean they had good relations with other ninja clans.

The arrogant and warlike Uchiha clans, living under the high-pressure environment of the Warring States period, would sometimes kick a dog on the street, and when they were in a bloodthirsty frenzy, they would not even spare their own people.

During the height of Izanagi's power, the Uchiha clans even began killing each other in an attempt to seize each other's Sharingan to strengthen themselves.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's words were suggesting that the hatred between the Senju and Uchiha clans wasn't as extraordinary as it seemed...

The Hokage and the clan he served once had a feud, but now they get along very well, don't they?

"The grudges and obsessions of the Warring States period should be buried along with that cruel era."

"Unity and looking forward is the belief we should uphold today..."

"I wouldn't dare to make grand pronouncements as Hokage, but I guarantee that I will treat every Konoha ninja fairly and do my best to make everyone's lives better. I can say that with my hand on my heart."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took out a pack of cigarettes and slowly tore it open.

This is what he took from his eldest son, Shinnosuke…

Although a pipe has become one of his signature items, cigarettes are more portable when he is out and about.

Uchiha En remained silent.

Other Uchiha might have disagreed with Hiruzen Sarutobi's words...

But as a member of the patrol team, he personally experienced the village's support and appreciation...

Whether it was Sakumo Hatake's personal visit or Aburame Inuzuka's respect, both made this Uchiha from the Sengoku period feel respected.

Uchiha En also heard from others that the patrol force's funding came from a donation made to the village by Hiruzen Sarutobi...

His stiff neck had long since softened, and Uchiha En nodded silently, his voice hoarse as he said, "Third Hokage, you're right..."

"I just hope you can always be like this."

"Yes, I will." Hiruzen Sarutobi pulled two cigarettes from the pack. "Want one?"

Uchiha En accepted it, and quite politely lit a cigarette for Sarutobi Hiruzen by igniting a flame at his fingertips.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, protecting the fire, patted Uchiha En's hand.

The two of them stood there, puffing away at their cigarettes. As the smoke rose, the tense and oppressive atmosphere seemed to dissipate along with it.

From a distance, Uchiha En and Sarutobi Hiruzen looked like old friends who had bumped into each other and were chatting casually.

Danzo Shimura, standing to the side, gritted his teeth inwardly.

This Hiruzen is quite the smooth talker, isn't he?

Can he salvage this terrible atmosphere...?

But for some reason, Danzo Shimura felt inexplicably annoyed watching Hiruzen Sarutobi and Homura Uchiha smoking.

You are the Hokage, he is the Uchiha!

Do you even have a shred of self-awareness as a disciple of Tobirama-sama?

"Hiruzen, you should smoke less. Even if you're under some pressure as Hokage, you should still restrain yourself."

"Smoking is no good thing," Danzo Shimura said abruptly.

"Yes, yes, I know, you're right," Hiruzen Sarutobi replied with a smile.

Danzo Shimura's face darkened, and he said to Homura Uchiha, "I'm not targeting anyone, but as a patrol unit, it's dereliction of duty to have an unpleasant odor on you while on duty!"

Moreover, he discovered another blind spot.

Right, can't you light a cigarette with Fire Release?

He simply couldn't believe that someone with Hiruzen Sarutobi's Nature Transformation ability, which could turn flames white, couldn't do this...

So, when Hiruzen was teaching him the concept of a "buffer layer," he was pretending to look for a lighter. Was he deliberately trying to pique his interest so that Hiruzen would light his cigarette for him?

Oh my god, I only just realized it!

What Shimura Danzo didn't expect was...

Uchiha En nodded very seriously, without refuting him:

"Danzo is right. This is my fault. I will write an explanation with Lord Sakumo, request punishment, and guarantee that this will never happen again."

Uchiha En's thinking is very simple.

Right is right, and wrong is wrong.

If pointing out a problem at this point might seem like a provocation, but the problem itself is objectively real, then there's no problem.

Danzo Shimura's lips twitched slightly.

Hey old Uchiha, why are you being so nice?

"I also need to reflect on this matter..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shoved the entire pack of cigarettes into Homura Uchiha's hand: "It did affect your normal work. I promise I won't do it again."

Uchiha En accepted it and replied, "Thank you, Third Hokage!"

He thought to himself, "I will tell the clansmen exactly how the village has treated the Uchiha."

"A pack of cigarettes can't buy me. I want to use my eyes to see the whole truth..." But his hands were carefully putting away the pack of cigarettes.

Uchiha En and Sarutobi Hiruzen exchanged a glance, and then they both burst into laughter.

I don't know what they're laughing at...

But Danzo Shimura's face darkened even more.

Are you two very close?

After Uchiha En and the others continued their duties and went some distance.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Danzo, the resentment and unease the Uchiha clan harbors towards the village will not dissipate in the short term."

"I was just being polite. Although fighting was common in the Warring States period, the influence of Tobirama-sensei was felt in the Kunimura period."

Danzo Shimura paused for a moment.

No, isn't that what I was going to say? What did you say I should say?

Besides, I thought you really thought that way!

"We need to take it one step at a time. We can't let our guard down against the Uchiha, but we need to be smarter... It's useless and brutal to have the Anbu just blindly monitor the Uchiha."

"By having patrol teams, secret agents, and guards make contact under the guise of business, we can naturally obtain intelligence and further strengthen the village's security."

At that moment, a thought unconsciously welled up in Shimura Danzo's mind.

The one who seems more like Tobirama-sensei isn't himself, but rather Hiruzen Sarutobi…

"No, it's me! I am..." Shimura Danzo muttered to himself.

"What did you say?"

"It's nothing..." Shimura Danzo let out a long breath, reminding himself once again that he must not admit defeat, and that he could learn from all of this.

"I said, it's the Naruto!"