Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

Two years after the war with fire.

It is also known as the second year of the Ninja World Calendar.

Leaf.

In the midst of a grand gathering.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, a smile on his face, stood on the high ground, waving and greeting the enthusiastic crowd below. Orochimaru followed closely behind his teacher, still looking somewhat dazed.

Just recently…

While Orochimaru was working late into the night, Hiruzen Sarutobi appeared with a smile in the Hokage's office and placed a handover document in front of him. It was the Hokage's appointment letter!

Orochimaru was extremely surprised. His teacher was in the prime of his life, so why was he about to abdicate now?

Orochimaru originally planned to serve for several more decades, leveraging his and Hiruzen Sarutobi's physical attributes and level of trust to set a record for the "longest streak of support roles in the history of Hokage"...

As for the highest peak, the position of assistant to the Hokage has already been decided, and it's a done deal with no one having questioned it. Everyone knows that this person is the Hokage's beloved friend and family member.

Although many doubts and unresolved issues still surround him, these matters faded away with the wind after Danzo fatally wounded the Tibetan monk…

Special problems should be treated specially.

Moreover, death is a serious matter.

"Am I going to become Hokage? The Fourth Hokage..."

Orochimaru stood half a step behind Hiruzen Sarutobi, feeling the cheers and heat of the crowd, and for a moment felt somewhat unreal. He had served as Hokage's assistant, head of the research department, and battlefield commander, and thought he was used to such grand occasions. But when this day actually arrived, even with Orochimaru's composure, he still felt a slight, inexplicable pressure.

After all, Konoha is no longer just a village...

It's an entire ninja world!

What needs to be addressed is not just the affairs of the ninja world, but also all aspects of the economy, technology, livelihood, and order of the people in various administrative regions…

The challenges we face will be entirely new and historic.

But regardless, Hiruzen Sarutobi provided his beloved disciple with ample room for development, quickly elevating Orochimaru to the position of Hokage's assistant...

This allowed Orochimaru, the crown prince of Konoha, to build his own "Eastern Palace," a well-coordinated and efficient team. The results were significant; in the war against the Fire Style, Orochimaru, even in an extremely critical situation, gained the authority to command the entire ninja world. "This day had to come..."

Orochimaru watched as Hiruzen Sarutobi waved to the ninjas and civilians, his expression friendly and his demeanor relaxed, showing no sign of tension. He couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.

When will I be able to have such magnanimity?

Hiruzen Sarutobi surveyed the people and ninjas of Konoha, chuckling and occasionally greeting them. Wherever he pointed, it would cause a stir.

"Big brother, big brother, big brother!"

This is Kujo Gen, the daimyo of the Land of Fire.

"See that? I told you I'm very close to the Hokage! More than ten years ago, the Hokage even gave me a pack of cigarettes. Look at this tin box..." "Back then, there were no Mulong brand cigarettes! Young man, my seniority is not just for show..." This was Uchiha Homura, who was mingling with the young people and bragging.

The young Konoha ninjas around them, though wanting to say "Stop reciting, Hokage! It's been three minutes since we've heard the story of the Hokage offering you cigarettes...", still felt extremely envious seeing the Hokage waving and exchanging glances with Uchiha Homura in this setting.

Now I understand why Uchiha En kept repeating that!

If it were them, they would probably remember it all and tell their grandchildren stories of their grandfather's youth...

Orochimaru imitated Hiruzen Sarutobi, raising his hand as well, but he clearly couldn't achieve the same naturalness, revealing a slight restraint and deliberate effort. Hiruzen Sarutobi noticed this, but said nothing, only smiling.

No one is born Hokage...

Everything takes time to get used to.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had such confidence in his carefully selected and nurtured disciples.

Entering a peaceful ninja world, having Orochimaru, who is primarily focused on scientific research, has a pioneering spirit, and is even somewhat radical, to lead the way is also in line with the overall theme.

and.

Hiruzen Sarutobi only abdicated; he didn't die or anything...

Even if he doesn't appear in front of you, as long as he's there.

It has a radiating effect on Konoha's ninjas, officials, and the general public, igniting the Will of Fire within them... or rather, serving as a backbone and a deterrent.

"I don't think I need to introduce this person further..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile.

Without any further actions or instructions, the Hokage's voice rang out, and the crowd below, as vast as the sea, immediately stopped moving, and the scene quickly returned to silence.

Orochimaru chuckled to himself.

A teacher's prestige is fully demonstrated in these small details...

"My beloved disciple, my proudest student Orochimaru, will take over the position of Fourth Hokage today..." Hiruzen Sarutobi said slowly, "I have no worries about entrusting the future of the village and the ninja world to him."

"In the past, Orochimaru has fully demonstrated his abilities, earning the respect and trust of everyone, and making significant and outstanding contributions in scientific research, military affairs, and the economy..."

"The cells of the First Hokage, the spread of cursed seals and natural energy, ninja academies and orphanages, the integration of the original ninja tribes of the Land of Fire, military command, the development of 'Sacred Pills'..."

"My Spirit Release techniques have been greatly aided and inspired by my beloved disciple," Hiruzen Sarutobi said without changing his expression. Orochimaru was taken aback.

When did he provide the teacher with the inspiration for spiritual escape?

It's important to know that Orochimaru was the most shrewd. He almost never sparred with Hiruzen Sarutobi, spending all his time in the research department working on his tasks... because Orochimaru realized that Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't find any sparring partners back then, so he used the guise of friendly sparring to beat up everyone in Konoha...

He's almost done a fight with Mito Uzumaki!

Therefore, even though sparring with Hiruzen Sarutobi could greatly improve his skills, Orochimaru didn't want to be hit by Hiruzen's iron fist, after all, he was his teacher's most favored student...

If there are any techniques you'd like to learn, just tell your teacher.

As for actual combat, Orochimaru felt that he didn't have Hiruzen Sarutobi's talent, so there was no need to force himself to be perfect; instead, he should focus on playing to his strengths... Encouraging Jiraiya, Tsunade, and their teacher to spar would be just as effective...

"Did Lord Orochimaru actually help the Hokage develop Spirit Release?"

"That's amazing!"

"Such talent, besides Orochimaru, could probably only be achieved by that lord's resurrection! By the way, I've heard rumors that Lord Tobirama thinks highly of Orochimaru..."

"Really! That person thinks highly of Orochimaru-sama? That's truly remarkable, to be noticed by that person and still perform so well..." The crowd and ninjas below were buzzing with discussion.

Clearly, it was because of Hiruzen Sarutobi's words that the people and ninjas trusted and had higher expectations of Orochimaru.

Along with Hiruzen Sarutobi, Spirit Release has become the supreme technique in the ninja world, and it shows signs of gradually becoming a symbolic inheritance of the Hokage lineage…

This put a lot of pressure on Obito, whose ninjutsu skills weren't particularly impressive...

Meanwhile, Tobirama, who was below, was initially quite moved as he witnessed this scene of succession, recalling the time when he covered Hiruzen and Danzo's retreat...

But when he heard others discussing his name, his lips twitched slightly.

Tobirama discovered...

The name "Tobirama" has almost become some kind of terrifying evil god, as if being noticed would bring great opportunities or misfortunes... He has become the most prestigious being in the ninja world besides Hiruzen Sarutobi!

Unbeknownst to Tobirama, the Sage of Six Paths, who had been searching for him in the Pure Land for a long time without success, was deeply shocked. The Sage of Six Paths had always believed that Tobirama was at most in the Pure Land, maintaining his conscious state and using the Pure Land chakra or Dragon Vein power under his control…

However, the Sage of Six Paths discovered that there was no trace of Tobirama in the Pure Land at all. The Sage of Six Paths, together with his brother Hamura, scanned the entire ninja world, but still could not find Tobirama's whereabouts...

The Six Paths Brothers were shocked to discover a truth…

"So Tobirama Senju really existed!"

Tobirama was unaware that after the Sage of Six Paths posted this message on the ninja world forum, the imposing presence and prestige associated with that name would likely skyrocket in the short term…

To become an existence comparable to or even surpassing immortals, ranking as the greatest mystery in the ninja world!

"Cough cough..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi clearly hadn't expected that someone would mention Tobirama's name in this setting, and even spark a discussion. "Tobirama really thinks highly of Orochimaru. He told me that, and he's praised his grand-disciple's character to me many times..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi had a thought and said this.

Upon hearing this, Orochimaru, who had received the approval of both Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tobirama, was immediately greeted with thunderous applause from the ninjas and the public! Tobirama chuckled and joined in the applause.

He couldn't recall ever praising Orochimaru.

It's important to know that at the very beginning, Tobirama believed that "only he and Hiruzen could be trusted in Konoha," and he came to monitor Orochimaru and Danzo. Even recently, Tobirama has not given up his vigilance and monitors everyone equally with the mindset of the First Shinobi Darkness. In his mind, the only person who is always exempt from the whitelist is Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Only Hashirama and Mito were partially exempted.

Perhaps, with a bit of a stretch, we could add a bastard named Uchiha Izuna...

"Orochimaru, the future of the village is in your hands."

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru turned to the side, standing facing each other as master and disciple.

Hiruzen Sarutobi gracefully removed the Hokage hat from his head and gently placed it on Orochimaru's head. He then straightened Orochimaru's robe and handed the sacred robe to his disciple.

Orochimaru nodded solemnly: "I will do my utmost, teacher! I will always remember to fulfill my duty as Hokage with the Will of Fire and with my life!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and patted Orochimaru on the shoulder.

With this strike, a special energy was injected into Orochimaru's body, gradually raising the upper limit of his life level in a gentle and side-effect-free manner...

This is a new ability that Hiruzen Sarutobi learned from the remains of Shibai. He hasn't fully grasped it yet, so the amount of energy he has condensed is not much.

Besides Orochimaru, his wife, Sarutobi Biwako, also enjoyed this treatment…

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a step back.

Orochimaru adjusted his mindset, slowly took a step forward, wearing the Hokage hat on his head, and enjoyed the cheers from the ninjas and the people... Thus,

Hiruzen Sarutobi stepped down from the position of Hokage.

His disciple Orochimaru officially became the Fourth Hokage of Konoha, establishing his own place in history.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stared at Orochimaru's back, and suddenly a thought struck him.

His talent seems to have improved again…

Through layers of alternate dimensions, Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to spot several particles, among which was the shadow of his brother, Danzo Shimura… “I will bring you back, Danzo.”

"Wait a little longer."

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought to himself, "Even if it means reversing the flow of entropy, I'll find a way to do it. Apart from you, no one dares to always go against my wishes..."

Even Orochimaru couldn't have imagined it.

During his ceremony to pass the title of Fourth Hokage, his teacher unexpectedly remembered that man…

All I can say is that this is the great bond of Konoha!

"Now announcing the new Hokage Building staff list."

"The Hokage assists Tsunade!"

"Konoha advisors Jiraiya, Sakumo Hatake, Hiruko, Hizashi Hyuga, and Fugaku Uchiha!"

Orochimaru read out the names on the list.

Each name that was read aloud was met with enthusiastic cheers.

"Uchiha Madara, who made significant contributions to the village, and Uchiha Izuna, the honorary lifelong advisor!" When Madara and Izuna's names were read out, the Ninja World Asura was clearly somewhat taken aback.

But at Izuna's prompting, he quickly stood up, waving somewhat awkwardly to the enthusiastic crowd and ninjas...

He became Hokage so easily?

Even though it's an honorary title, he's still the Hokage!

Ban even seemed a little embarrassed.

At the meeting the day before, Madara questioned Orochimaru's succession to the Hokage position, believing that young people should gain more experience, endure more hardship, and perhaps be selected from among the best...

Ban didn't have any bad intentions; he was just having a rebuttal outburst.

And clearly, the list that Hiruzen Sarutobi left for Orochimaru effectively calmed the somewhat restless heart of the ninja world's demon king...

At this grand ceremony, Madara's fate was definitively sealed, and he was bestowed the honor of "Honorary Hokage for Life," thus alleviating Uchiha's characteristic hypersensitivity...

Ban slowly exhaled a long breath and laughed from the bottom of his heart.

From then on, he could proudly say that he was a Konoha person!

Not only is he a member of Konoha, but he is also an honorary Hokage who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Hashirama!

Orochimaru gazed at Madara and smiled gently.

He's halfway to eliminating the first troublemaker on his path to becoming Hokage...

But Orochimaru clearly didn't expect that becoming Hokage wouldn't be so easy; it was a position that was both painful and pleasurable...

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The third year of the Ninja World Calendar.

The Hokage's office.

Orochimaru stared at the list of this year's ninja graduates and the examiners, rubbing his temples with a headache.

How should we arrange this...?

This is hardly a ninja academy graduation exam!

This is clearly about to start a ninja world war!

Precocious Kabuto, Healthy Itachi with Totsuka Blade, Yamato Senju, Toneri Hyuga...

A showdown with Obito, who has been tortured by heroes from all over the ninja world!

The audience for this ninja academy graduation ceremony was incredibly diverse, including former Kage from various villages, as well as figures like Hashirama, Mito, Madara, and Izuna, all of whom requested to attend…