From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 46 What exactly is the strongest ninjutsu?

No matter how big the trouble, it will always be resolved in the most reasonable way in the end.

Or, to put it another way, in a way that everyone can accept.

Politics is the art of compromise, and this was perfectly exemplified in the life of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

By using Tsunade to suppress Danzo's arrogance, Tsunade was able to regain some of Root's power; at the same time, she successfully diminished Tsunade's immense prestige within Konoha's medical system.

In this way, the power of Konoha was finally highly centralized and integrated.

Inside the Hokage's office building, Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep drag on his pipe, exhaling thick smoke. Through the transparent glass, he gazed at Konoha Village outside, his expression shifting between light and shadow.

Just now, he received a letter from Tsunade.

The letter was simple, saying that she planned to go away for a while and that the date of her return was uncertain.

One could sense a deep sense of disappointment in his words.

"Has she left?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was feeling down and asked the Anbu member next to him.

"Yes, Hokage-sama," Linjiao replied truthfully. "This morning, Lady Tsunade and her disciples left Konoha."

"I see."

As Hiruzen Sarutobi gazed in the direction of the village gate, a strange sense of regret welled up within him. Perhaps he shouldn't have been so direct.

But he quickly suppressed that thought: "No, what I did was right; Tsunade was just too inexperienced!"

As the highest leader of the entire village, everything he does is for the continuation and prosperity of the village, even if it means sacrificing some people or things!

"Rinkaku, go and summon Uchiha Muneki." Hiruzen Sarutobi sat down again and instructed Rinkaku.

Now that Tsunade has left and it's a done deal, he has to do something to salvage the situation, even if it might have little effect. At least on the surface, he has to keep the rest of the people at ease.

Before long, Uchiha Munetsuki was brought to the Hokage Building.

"Lord Hokage, is there something you need from me?" Uchiha Munetsuki asked, his eyes lowered and his expression stiff.

Although it was well hidden, the experienced Hiruzen Sarutobi could still detect a hint of indignation and confusion in the boy's concealed emotions.

He was still young after all. Thinking he'd hidden his true feelings well, Hiruzen Sarutobi was quite pleased with himself, putting on a kind and amiable expression: "Child, I know you must be feeling very resentful right now, and wondering about my decision, right?"

"No, I didn't, Hokage-sama."

Uchiha Muneki, who had been seen through, was immediately flustered and quickly denied it.

"Hehe, it's okay, I understand how you feel."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, indicating that he didn't care: "I've been your age too. Young people, who doesn't have a temper? I understand. You're unhappy with the decision I made. Danzo made such a big mistake, and this is all you got, right?"

"Hokage-sama, I... I just don't understand, I don't have any complaints about you." Uchiha Munetsuki lowered his head and clenched his fists indignantly.

There are some things I can't explain to you right now.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a drag of his cigarette, paused, and said, "However, Danzo really went too far in this matter, so I called you here today to tell you two things."

dong dong!

He tapped the pipe with his other hand and emptied the ash from it.

After setting the pipe aside, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "First of all, this mission was completed beautifully. I've decided to let you choose one ninjutsu from the Book of Sealing as a reward."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Munetsuki looked shocked and was momentarily at a loss for words. "Hokage-sama, isn't this too..."

The Book of Seals is the most important treasure of Konoha Village, and also the most important, without exception, 'legacy' left by the Second Hokage!

Techniques such as the Reaper Death Seal, the Four Symbols Seal, the Impure World Reincarnation, the Eight Gates, and the Flying Thunder God Technique all played a crucial role in the Fourth Shinobi World War!

Generally speaking, unless one has made a great contribution or belongs to the Hokage's direct faction, it is almost impossible to learn the ninjutsu recorded in the Scroll of Seals.

Not to mention his background, which is that of the Uchiha clan.

"Lord Hokage, this is far too valuable."

Although he really wanted to agree immediately, Uchiha Muneki hesitated for a while, putting on a show of being extremely apprehensive.

"I know what you're trying to say, but I believe you, Uchiha Munezuki."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, seemingly knowing what he wanted to say, and interrupted, "Although the Uchiha clan and the village have had many misunderstandings and frictions, we are ultimately all people of Konoha. I can also see that you are different from them; you are a person who possesses the Will of Fire!"

"Lord Hokage."

Uchiha Muneki timely showed a hint of emotion.

"Of course, this also includes my compensation to you." Hiruzen Sarutobi showed an apologetic look: "Let's leave the matter of Danzo here. I have already warned him that such a thing will not happen again, and I hope you can understand my good intentions."

I understand, of course I understand.

Uchiha Muneki sneered inwardly. He had no intention of letting Danzo go anyway, so what was the point of understanding? It was better to make the other party "understand" too.

Of course, he still had to give the Hokage face. He pretended to be silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "I understand what you mean, Hokage-sama. The situation in the ninja world is becoming increasingly tense. Danzo's Root is an indispensable force for Konoha. I will bring this matter to an end."

That's all talk; anyone with eyes can see it's pure nonsense.

If he really cared that much, why would he need to force White Fang to his death when Konoha's internal strength was so great?

Ultimately, it's just political rhetoric; it's all about consolidating power and eliminating dissidents.

"Indeed, I knew I hadn't misjudged you, Uchiha Munetsuki."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with satisfaction, then walked over and patted him on the shoulder, looking earnest: "At such a young age, you already possess the mindset of a Hokage. It won't be long before, perhaps one day in the future, even you, a member of the Uchiha clan, can become Hokage!"

Ah yes, yes, yes, yes, the leader's empty promises were met with lukewarm response from Uchiha Muneki.

With this level of skill, I suggest you go back to your past life to study. Those talk about 996 work schedules and good fortune are far more professional than this.

After another long, rambling pep talk, Hiruzen Sarutobi was finally satisfied and handed him the prepared scroll: "This contains the ninjutsu of the Scroll of Sealing. You can take a look. If there's anything you want to learn, I'll arrange for someone to make a copy for you."

Of course, it was impossible to show him the original version of the Book of Seals.

Uchiha Munetsuki took the scroll, already having made up his mind about his choice, but still pretended to search through it.

Unsurprisingly, there is no record of the Reaper Death Seal or the Impure World Reincarnation here.

After a moment, he closed the scroll and said, "Lord Hokage, I want to learn how to use the multiplicative explosive tags."

"Multiplicative explosive tags?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was clearly surprised. He had expected Muneki to choose a powerful ninjutsu like the Flying Thunder God Technique or the Eight Gates, but instead, he chose this. He frowned and said, "This is a ninjutsu that involves taking the enemy down with you. If combined with the Shadow Clone Technique, it consumes a huge amount of chakra. Are you sure?"

"I'm sure, Hokage-sama."

Uchiha Muneki reaffirmed his choice.

The Mutual Explosion Tags, in the eyes of others, may simply be a ninjutsu used in conjunction with Shadow Clone Jutsu for close-range self-destruction.

Although its power is considerable, it consumes a great deal of chakra, and its role in battle is far less practical than that of more useful ninjutsu. However, in his eyes, the value of the Mutual Explosion Tags is countless times greater than that of ninjutsu such as the Reaper Death Seal.

With this thing combined with Konan in the later stages, even if the Sage of Six Paths came, he would probably have to kneel down and call her "father"!

Rasengan, Tailed Beast Ball, and Top Transformed Buddha—all of them have to step aside!

June 23nd, sunny

My cold turned into a low-grade fever, and I had a bad cough. I went to get an IV drip after get off work because I couldn't take it anymore. I feel like my immunity has dropped drastically...

(End of this chapter)