Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

One year after the war with fire ended.

After recovering from the damage caused by the Fourth Shinobi World War, the Shinobi World entered an era of unprecedented rapid development.

The five hidden villages were officially merged into one, collectively known as Konohagakure (Hidden Leaf Village).

Apart from Konoha, Kumogakure, Kirigakure, Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Amegakure were renamed the Five Administrative Regions. From personnel management to taxation, the personnel files of the Jonin in these five administrative regions were uniformly managed by Konoha and directly reported to the Hokage's office.

After the war, Hiruzen Sarutobi's prestige reached an unprecedented level in the entire history of the ninja world...

His prestige surpassed the combined prestige of mythical figures such as the Goddess of Rabbit, the Sage of Six Paths, the Hyuga Ancestor, Hashirama, and Madara, making him truly like a god.

After all, Hiruzen Sarutobi's feat of killing the Otsutsuki clan, and that towering pillar of light that even changed the color of the sun, were real events witnessed by everyone...

Instead of just looking at the pages of the book.

Everyone assumed that Hiruzen Sarutobi would continue as Hokage, leading the great ship of the ninja world forward...

The trust people place in him seems to have become a habit, as if Hiruzen Sarutobi is invincible whenever he appears on the battlefield, whether it is a military battlefield, a technological battlefield, or an economic battlefield.

Even Orochimaru thought so.

Orochimaru, who greatly admired his teacher, enthusiastically posted on the ninja forum, causing a stir: "Everyone, I've activated my official forum account today!"

"I am the Hokage, assisting Orochimaru."

"He's also the person recently joked about, 'How could there be a crown prince who lasts a hundred years? Don't be surprised, there really is one in Konoha...'"

Orochimaru's relaxed and teasing tone filled the entire ninja forum with a lighthearted atmosphere, as everyone chatted and laughed about the great achievements of the Naruto...

There's nothing we can do about it; the Hokage's achievements are simply too great.

Lord Orochimaru should wait a little longer!

Orochimaru himself thought so too. Wasn't being the Hokage, second only to the Hokage and above all others, a wonderful thing? The teacher has disappeared, but he's still around.

Orochimaru can both ride on Hiruzen Sarutobi's coattails and step back to sit in the role of a support, mediating disputes, while still gaining access to the village's most abundant resources...

It feels so good!

Let alone serving as Hokage's assistant for another five years, Orochimaru wouldn't mind serving for another fifty years...

But what no one expected was...

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't think that way.

He doesn't intend to stay in the Hokage position forever.

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Two years have passed since the final battle with the Fire Style.

Ninja world.

At the Earth's core.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat cross-legged here, with the true remains of Shibaju before him.

The information sources scattered in the outside world were also processed by Hiruzen Sarutobi; these were materials discovered by Isshiki in the original timeline. These skeletal remains were too dangerous and had to be sealed away…

This was the first thought that popped into Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind after seeing the skeletal remains of Shibai, a thought that could be seen as a continuation of his lineage as Hashirama's disciple...

The energy and information contained within are terrifying.

Although the Hokage who has undergone Nirvana in the state of burning out and sublimating his life has the ability to cleanse the remains of the Shiba Inu.

However, the Hokage was concerned that if these excessively powerful resources were obtained by ninjas in the ninja world, or if they were tempted by them, then the stability of the entire ninja world would be severely tested.

Based on this, Hiruzen Sarutobi decided to first preserve Shibai's body, thoroughly dismantle it several times using Spirit Release and the seal on his physical body, and then send it to the Konoha Research Department...

Hiruzen Sarutobi will definitely send it over, but the process will be very long.

Because even the Hokage didn't know how long it would take him to fully master the remains left behind by the supreme god of the Otsutsuki clan... not just fully master, but also without any risk.

Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his chest.

There, there was a silver, horn-shaped mark, signifying that a small portion of the power of the Shibai (traditional Japanese dwelling) was "forbidden" and "sealed" within him. Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to test it first, proceeding cautiously step by step. He completely sealed the remaining power of the Shibai with "forbidden" techniques. Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly rose from the Earth's core to the surface.

There, Kaguya looked at the Hokage with a worried expression.

She doesn't understand...

Why is it that even though Hiruzen, the patriarch of the Otsutsuki clan, was killed by her brother Hiruzen, does Sarutobi Hiruzen still seem unwilling to stop...?

"Things are almost done."

"I can't be Hokage if I have to do this..."

"This will consume most of my energy, but it's good. The ninja world needs to develop healthily and form an orderly system of inheritance. We can't always rely on me alone."

"They are amazing and outstanding, while I am just an ordinary person who encountered the right opportunities and trends of the times. If it weren't for everyone's help along the way..." Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally took Kaguya's hand, looked into the distance, and said with a smile, "I might still be drinking tea and reading the newspaper, counting down the days until I retire..."

Kaguya rolled her eyes at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

She naturally didn't know that Hiruzen Sarutobi was referring to his past life.

Kaguya thought that Hiruzen Sarutobi's cautious and timid personality had flared up again, and that he was being overly modest, saying that he had never done any job before... "Alright, alright."

"You dare say that, but nobody dares to agree with you!"

Kaguya said with a smile, "If anyone says you only succeeded because of luck, I can't even imagine how that guy will be executed by your fanatical followers in the ninja world..."

"But that's the truth, and I won't encourage people to go to extremes."

"In reality, I only selected some directions and gathered a group of people and resources, but I didn't actually do the actual implementation work." "It would be too arrogant to take all the credit for myself."

Hiruzen Sarutobi slightly tightened his grip on Kaguya's hand:

"I will post some official messages on the ninja forum to correct some of the ninjas' extreme ideas..."

"Whether it was winning the war against the Fire-type, or the previous scientific research and economic battles, I, as the Hokage, played a role, but the real role was played by everyone..."

Kaguya stared intently at Hiruzen Sarutobi's face.

At this moment, after his rebirth, Hiruzen Sarutobi's overall skeletal structure is more solid and profound; simply standing there gives one the feeling of facing a mountain peak…

However, it is now younger and has been fixed as a middle-aged or young adult image.

"You bastard, I really can't figure you out... I always feel, I always feel that you don't actually come from the ninja world. Your way of thinking is completely different from that of the Otsutsuki and other ninjas..."

Kaguya said suspiciously in a low voice, "At first I thought this was just a trick to win people over, but you kept doing it..." "By the way, didn't you say this was to get everyone closer to you? There are only the two of us here, why do you still..." Kaguya asked with a hint of loss.

Because Hiruzen Sarutobi had just let go of her hand, and out of nowhere pulled out a pack of classic Mokuryu cigarettes, which he then put in his mouth. Kaguya's mind was filled with question marks.

After the war with the Fire Style ended, Hiruzen Sarutobi would casually smoke a cigarette or two during live broadcasts in the ninja world on several occasions, which puzzled Kaguya.

Not brothers...

Let alone a mere Wood Dragon brand cigarette, even the real "Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique" could be easily swallowed whole, right? How could cigarettes possibly have any effect on your body?

Even the Mangekyou Sharingan's eye techniques couldn't shake the Hokage's body and spirit...

"Tsk..." Kaguya couldn't help but laugh as she watched Hiruzen Sarutobi pretending to look for a lighter.

Alright, so the Ninja Doctor doesn't know Fire Release, huh!

She found that some posts on the ninja forum seemed to make some sense...

Sometimes, what men care about most is saving face.

In some ways, the part about youth lasts until death...

Kaguya leaned closer and carefully lit a cigarette for Hiruzen Sarutobi using a Truth-Seeking Ball, demonstrating extremely refined chakra control. "Look at all this trouble, I've bothered you again..." Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a chuckle, gently patting Kaguya's fair hand while protecting the flame. To the Hokage's surprise, Kaguya then took a wooden dragon-brand cigarette and gestured towards Hiruzen Sarutobi with her lip.

"It's your turn to light it for me. Aren't we brothers?"

"Okay, okay..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi burst into laughter, and crimson-gold flames ignited on his fingers.

Kaguya, on the other hand, pretended to act like her brother, patting the Hokage's palm as a sign of gratitude while protecting the fire.

For a moment, the air was thick with smoke.

Kaguya extinguished the cigarette in her hand with a Truth-Seeking Ball, asking with a puzzled expression, "That's right, I didn't feel anything at all, and it should be even less of a problem for you..." "For an existence like you, the so-called 'cigarette' you're smoking should be the life force from the very origin of the planet!"

Kaguya was a little confused.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, exhaling a thick cloud of smoke. "Yes, you're right. It was the same ten years ago, not just now..."

"You think smoking is a political stunt, and that's true."

"For me now, smoking is a way to get closer to ninjas and the public, to make them feel that I am still a 'human' rather than a 'god,' and to subconsciously break some of their perceptions that I am omnipotent."

"I don't want everyone to treat me like a 'god.' If I were an all-knowing and all-powerful 'god,' then the ninja world would unconsciously become dependent on me, and its own creativity would be greatly reduced. That's human nature."

"In fact, both Spirit Release and my 'Sun Pose' were created by integrating existing techniques in the ninja world." "Without the accumulation of others, I couldn't have done these things by myself. I selfishly want the ninjas not to rely on me for everything..." Kaguya blinked.

She never expected Hiruzen Sarutobi to think that way...

"Moreover, this also serves as a reminder to myself that I am a 'human being' and not a 'god,' and that I cannot lose sight of my true abilities just because of some current achievements."

"I used to smoke and cough; this is where I came from, and I can't forget it."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said solemnly.

Strength and mind influence each other.

The saying "If you have a weapon in your heart, the desire to kill will arise" is part of the manifestation of this principle.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was once shocked by his own power, but after regaining his senses, he constantly reminded himself never to be arrogant. Just how powerful are the Fire Style and the Tibetan Style?

But their arrogance still caused them to squander tens of thousands of years of hard work.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was able to defeat and be reborn in the battle against Hoshiki only because of the support of everyone in the ninja world…

We must never forget anyone who has helped us, and we must never lose our original intentions and humanity under the temptation of power, nor be blinded by so-called "divinity." "Using cigarettes to shorten the distance between me and the people, that is true."

"It's true that cigarettes don't work on me."

"I love everyone in the ninja world, and I truly don't want any outside force to harm them in a brutal way."

"But it's also true that I hope they can not rely on me completely and can unleash their creativity while having a certain sense of crisis." "That's me, sometimes I feel conflicted too..." Hiruzen Sarutobi said softly, "What I'm telling you is the truth." Kaguya sighed, shook her head, and took Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand.

"I really don't understand being Hokage. It always seems so complicated and tiring. I don't want to learn any of this anymore. It's much better to just have an easy job in the village..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and nodded, "That's a good thing. Not everyone needs to know these things. Everyone's talents are different..." "I also have something to say to you..." Kaguya suddenly looked a little nervous and said softly.

"What truth?" Hiruzen Sarutobi blinked.

"Don't you think Naruto and Sasuke are adorable?" Kaguya coughed heavily. "Asuma is good too..." "Of course."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with some doubt, "They are all good kids in the village... and strictly speaking, Naruto and Sasuke can also be considered half your 'grandsons'?"

Kaguya's face showed a speechless expression.

A pair of bright, watery eyes stared straight at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

She wondered if the Hokage was pretending to be stupid.

Everyone says that the Hokage is a sincere person who never compromises...

But why do I feel that Hiruzen Sarutobi is essentially a master of feigning ignorance?!

Hiruzen Sarutobi spread his hands and calmly met Kaguya's gaze.

I don't know how much time has passed.

Having exhausted all other options, Kaguya sighed and raised her voice a few decibels:

"What I mean is, my two children who split off from me, Hamura and Hagoromo, although I don't hate them anymore, they still can't compare to obedient children like Naruto and Sasuke!"

"After much thought, I've concluded that perhaps it's my genes that are lacking, and the person in the entire ninja world with whom I have the best relationship, the most ability, and the greatest sense of gratitude is you!"

"Could you help me out and have a child with me?"

The difficulty of saying these words clearly left Kaguya somewhat exhausted.

It is not only a long and difficult sentence, but also a frankness that breaks through the limits of the Goddess of Rabbit.

This time, even Hiruzen Sarutobi was visibly taken aback.

"Aren't we bound by brotherhood? How come we're talking about having children?"

"Are you pretending to be stupid with me?!" Kaguya's face turned visibly red.

She really wanted to use the All-Killing Ash Bones to threaten Hiruzen Sarutobi into stopping him from playing dumb...

But after thinking about it, Kaguya realized that this person had started by tempering his body with the Ash Bones of the Common Killer. She was at a loss for what to do... It seems like Sha is dead?

"While there's some truth to the few ninja world records you mentioned, they're not enough..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi gazed at Kaguya and said softly:

"For example, is there someone I like and trust the most?"

This time, it was Kaguya's turn to widen her eyes.

So this is how Naruto gets straight to the point?

"have."

After a moment, Kaguya spoke softly, but nodded heavily.

"Me too."

Hiruzen Sarutobi openly intertwined his fingers with Kaguya's: "Alright! As for having a child, let's find a day to seriously put it into practice!" Kaguya felt the warmth of Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand, and although her face was still red, she unconsciously tightened her grip.

"I'd like to have a girl, is that okay?"

"Sure, sure," Hiruzen Sarutobi replied perfunctorily.

"Then tell me, will our daughter do better than Naruto and Sasuke in grades?" Kaguya seemed to be trapped in a genjutsu, indulging in her own fantasies. She even seemed a little anxious!

"If our daughter is born soon, given the Otsutsuki's tendency to develop prematurely, she'll probably enroll in school alongside Naruto and Sasuke..." "What are we going to do?!"

"Do you think our daughter will inherit our talents? What if she's not good at training like me? Will she feel pressured because Naruto and Sasuke are so outstanding?"

"You have to help our daughter!"

"What do you think we should name our daughter?"

Kaguya naively skipped the process of creating a child, directly embracing her new identity and fantasizing about her youngest daughter having two prestigious parents, but also carrying immense pressure...

"These things shouldn't happen."

Hiruzen Sarutobi offered Kaguya a gentle consolation.

If he and Kaguya were to have children, it would be a natural occurrence, unlike Kaguya's actions which were akin to "split" to fight off the Otsutsuki pursuers.

Such descendants certainly won't directly inherit immense power, but they will at least be a combination of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kaguya…

Its potential alone offers limitless room for development.

As for how high they can grow, that's up to Hiruzen Sarutobi; he won't interfere... Naruto and Sasuke, far away at the Ninja Academy.

The two kids, who were invincible in the preparatory class, felt lonely because of their strength. They obviously didn't realize that someone would bring them real pressure in the future!

Its name is...

Sarutobi Izumi!