Killing his way through the ninja world, starting from being adopted by the second generation!

Although his strength is not comparable to that of a powerhouse like Ren Ye, he is still among the top powerhouses in Konoha Village.

In addition, he is the head of the Sarutobi clan.

Even if he doesn't go to work and just lies at home all day, he won't be without a source of income.

His family's money is enough for him to live comfortably for several lifetimes.

Besides, there's no room for advancement in his position as Hokage's assistant.

You'll be an assistant for a year, and you'll still be an assistant for ten years. Even if you work until you die, all you'll ever have is the title of Hokage's assistant.

As long as Danzo doesn't retire, he'll never have a chance.

By the time Shimura Danzo retires, it will be ten or twenty years later, and I will be fifty or sixty years old by then.

Given his age, he definitely can't compete with the village's genius.

Even if he were lucky enough to become the Hokage he had always dreamed of, how many more years could he serve in that position given his aging body?

Moreover, he's getting old, and there's no guarantee he can lead the village to prosperity like Danzo did.

If he's not careful, he'll definitely ruin his reputation in his later years.

Hiruzen Sarutobi understood this matter very clearly.

Even if he really wants to become Hokage, he has to consider things from a practical perspective.

It's impossible to become Hokage without considering the future of the village.

Moreover, as time went by, his years as the Hokage's assistant made him realize that becoming the Hokage was not as easy as he had imagined.

Gradually, I stopped caring so much.

After being oppressed by Danzo for several days, he finally couldn't take it anymore and resolutely chose to resign and go home to rest.

You don't know until you lie down, and what you find is shocking.

So, is it really that nice to just lie down and relax?

No wonder that when they tried to persuade Lian Ye to work hard, he looked at them like they were idiots.

Now I finally understand, the Joker was myself!

Lian Ye started to lie down at seventeen, while I only realized it at thirty-seven.

That guy saved himself twenty years of detours!

Seeing that her husband didn't seem to be joking, Biwako Sarutobi simply smiled and didn't object.

After working so hard for so many years, Hizan really deserves to enjoy life.

In two years, Asma will be going to school, and he can give him some guidance.

Just then, a member of the secret service appeared in the courtyard.

"Lord Hiruzen, the Hokage has something to discuss with you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised an eyebrow and asked casually, "What did Danzo want from me?"

He waved his hand, directly expressing his refusal.

"Don't go!"

That guy must have realized that without him, he couldn't handle all the documents on the table by himself.

So he tried to convince himself to go back to being Hokage...

Having finally experienced the bliss of lying down, how could he possibly go back to the office to suffer through paperwork?

Danzo was right when he said that he was the true Hokage!

Why would a Naruto assistant who has already resigned bother with all this?

Instead of spending time dealing with documents, why not take your wife and kids on a trip and enjoy the happiness of family reunion?

Anbu: "..."

The Hokage's office.

"Did Hiruzen really say that?"

As Shimura Danzo listened to the report from the Anbu, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

He hadn't expected Hiruzen to be so defiant after resigning, ignoring even the Hokage's summons.

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Danzo sighed helplessly. He had originally planned to bring Hiruzen back as the Hokage's assistant so he could find an excuse to leave the village and go on a trip with Renya.

He asked Hiruzen to stay and handle the mountain of documents for him.

It seems Hiruzen has lost interest in the position of Hokage's assistant.

Initially, he wasn't very supportive of Hiruzen becoming Hokage, but since Renya had recommended him, and Hiruzen had been Hokage's assistant for over ten years, only he could temporarily take over his duties in managing the village's affairs...

After a moment of silence, Danzo Shimura finally decided to appoint Hiruzen as acting Hokage.

You can only say that you can't catch a wolf without risking your cub; it's just that Lian Ye wanted her to go on a trip with him.

At worst, let Hiruzen have his fun as Hokage!

Otherwise, there would be no way to persuade him to come back and serve like a slave.

So Danzo put on the Hokage hat and left the Hokage's office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's residence.

"Lord Hokage, what brings you here?"

Sarutobi Biwako opened the gate and was somewhat surprised to see Danzo standing at the entrance.

But he quickly realized that the man must have come to see Hiruzen.

"Come in quickly, Hiruzen is in the courtyard."

"Yes, sorry to bother you."

When Hiruzen Sarutobi saw Danzo Shimura walk in, he took off the sunglasses he was wearing and said in a sarcastic tone.

"Oh, isn't this our busy Hokage? Why aren't you in the office working on documents today? What brings you here?"

He would never forget how Danzo's official position had put him under pressure.

Whenever the two sides have a political disagreement, this guy will end the argument by saying that he is the true Hokage.

He had long been fed up with this feeling of powerlessness, where a higher-ranking official could crush him.

No matter what Danzo promised, he could never go back to being a slave!

Instead of wasting time, you should stay home and spend time with your wife and children.

When Shimura Danzo saw Hiruzen Sarutobi's blissful expression, he seemed to see a shadow of someone in him.

"Hiruzen, do you want to come back to work?"

"I'm sorry, Hokage-sama, I just resigned and have no intention of continuing to work." Hiruzen Sarutobi refused without hesitation.

Just kidding, he wouldn't just run back to work like a puppy just because Danzo came in person.

It's just a position as an assistant to the Hokage, but it sounds prestigious.

In reality, he has no real power; an assistant is just an assistant, and his position is incomparable to that of the Hokage.

It's not like I'm asking him to be Hokage...

Rather than being a beast of burden in the office, it's better to live a carefree life at home.

Danzo Shimura smiled slightly and tentatively spoke.

"If you come back, I'll make you the acting Hokage."

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "???"

Chapter 518 Danzo, what brings you here?

"Danzo, you're not kidding, are you?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not expect that Danzo would even offer him the position of acting Hokage in order to persuade him to return to being a servant.

You should know that once you get this position, it's only a matter of time before you become the real Hokage.

To put it bluntly, the acting Hokage is a candidate for Hokage.

This means that Danzo intended for him to become Hokage!

Simply by choosing to resign, I gained such benefits.

If that's the case, he should have resigned sooner.

"I never joke."

Danzo Shimura naturally knew what Hiruzen Sarutobi was thinking at this moment. After all, it wouldn't be a matter of him deciding who would become Hokage in the future, would it?

If it weren't for Lianye's suggestion and hints about wanting to travel with him...

How could Hiruzen possibly become the acting Hokage?

It's not that he's incapable of handling government affairs; he just wanted to travel with Lian Ye.

Take this opportunity to test Hiruzen's abilities.

Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not hesitate and immediately agreed to return to the office to work.

Although he initially said he didn't want to go back to being a slave, the acting Hokage was no ordinary slave.

Instead, they are high-level cattle and horses that have the power to make decisions and have a voice!

In their era, apart from Renya, there was probably no one who didn't want to become Hokage.

Some people simply know they have no hope, but they don't show it.

Danzo Shimura was very satisfied with this; he had managed to entice the man over with just the title of acting Hokage.

Finally, he was able to travel with Lian Ye without worry.

To be honest, he's never experienced traveling before.

When I was young, I wanted to become Hokage. But once I became Hokage, I was busy with government affairs every day. Where would I find the time to go on a trip?

This is a good opportunity to relax...

Seeing her husband's excited expression, Sarutobi Biwako couldn't help but smile knowingly.

She knew that Hiruzen wouldn't give up his job so easily.

According to Danzo, it seems he intended to groom him to become the Fourth Hokage.

"Danzo, what else could it be?" Hiruzen Sarutobi, full of confidence, ordered Danzo, "Let's hurry back and deal with the documents!"

He was promoted and received a raise after only a few days of rest, which made him feel refreshed and eager to review documents.

Shimura Danzo naturally wouldn't object and immediately led the free cattle and horses to his office.

The Hokage's office.

"You can sit up there," Danzo said, pointing to the Hokage's seat.

Since we're asking free cattle and horses to help with government affairs, we should naturally feed them some hay to make them run better.

If you want a horse to run, you have to feed it well.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Danzo with surprise, a look of shock on his face.

It seems that Danzo really wanted him to be Hokage, and he even gave up the position!

"If I sit up here, where will you sit?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, puzzled.

Ultimately, he was just a substitute Hokage, not the real Hokage.

If he actually sits on it, what will happen to Danzo?

"It's alright. I have to go out for a while, so I'll leave the village affairs entirely to you. If you don't understand anything, you can ask Tobirama-sensei."

Danzo Shimura coughed lightly and solemnly explained what to do next.

"You're going out? What are you going out for?!" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, puzzled.