Chapter 24 The new team leader turned out to be...
As Kagura responded, the person outside the door walked in.
The person was Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Compared with Tsunade, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not seem to be seriously injured and was still dressed as usual.
He walked to Kagura's bed, looked her up and down, and then smiled and said:
"It seems that you are not seriously injured?"
Kagura nodded in agreement.
Sarutobi Hiruzen pulled out a chair beside him and sat down.
The two suddenly fell into silence.
It was still Sarutobi Hiruzen who broke the silence first. He glanced at Kagura with a teasing look, and then smiled:
"Tsunade should have just left. I heard that she stayed by your bed all day yesterday."
Hearing Tsunade's topic, Kagura's face also showed a trace of embarrassment, and she could only stammer and answer:
"Ah...
Yes, she always cares about her companions."
"Really?
But it seems that after waking up, she didn't go to see Orochimaru and Jiraiya.
She just stayed with you all the time."
Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't seem to want to let Kagura go, and continued.
Maybe he could naively think that Tsunade's feelings for Kagura were just ordinary friendship.
But he is just a little straight, not a fool.
Tsunade's performance in the past two days clearly shows that she is interested in this kid.
This is not good news for him who is about to become the Hokage.
Facing Sarutobi Hiruzen's questioning, Kagura's facial muscles twitched slightly.
Then he just closed his eyes and stopped answering.
Seeing Kagura's cheating look, Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and shook his head, and said again:
"Actually, I'm very happy."
? ? ?
Hearing this, Kagura opened his eyes in confusion and looked over.
What are you happy about?
Are you happy that the first pervert who seduced a girl in Konoha has appeared?
Seeing Kagura's questioning eyes, Sarutobi Hiruzen explained:
"I was very happy when you stood in front of Tsunade without hesitation that day.
You are very good. Even in the Warring States period, your talent is extremely brilliant.
But you are too good, so you never have the concept of companions.
However, that day, when facing the attack of Kinkaku, you still stood up for your companions bravely, and I was very pleased."
Looking at Sarutobi Hiruzen's sincere eyes, Kagura pondered for a few seconds before replying:
"I didn't think so much at the time, it was just a subconscious action."
Hearing Kagura's words, Sarutobi Hiruzen's smile on his face became even wider. He smiled lightly and said:
"That's right, subconscious actions can explain your true inner wishes."
Having said this, he stood up and walked to the window, looking at the highest point of Konoha.
There is the most famous symbol of Konoha Village, the head statue representing the successive Hokage.
At this time, workers were busy working on it, and the third head was slowly taking shape.
Looking closely, it was the head of Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Looking at the busy scene in the distance, Sarutobi Hiruzen said again:
"Do you know the origin of the name Konoha?"
Although he knew that Sarutobi Hiruzen could not see it, Kagura still nodded subconsciously and replied:
"I know, this is the name given by Uchiha Madara, and the full name is Konoha Ninja Village.
'Wood' refers to the Senju clan represented by Senju Hashirama who can use wood escape.
'Leaf' refers to the Uchiha clan whose family crest is in the shape of a fan leaf."
"Yes, the Uchiha clan has been a very important member of Konoha Village since its establishment.
Because of this, the Uchiha has always been responsible for the important responsibility of guarding the village."
At this point, Sarutobi Hiruzen turned his head and looked at Kagura and continued:
"Indeed, because of Uchiha Madara, the second generation Tobirama has always been on guard against your clan.
And now Danzo seems to have inherited this idea and has always had some opinions about you.
But I am different. I believe in all my companions in the village."
At this time, a breeze blew outside the window, and several fallen leaves were blown off the tree, dancing with the accompaniment of the wind.
Looking at the dancing leaves, Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes seemed to have a glimmer of fire.
He said with a feeling:
"Kagura, I believe you.
Just like the old pillar believed in the Uchiha clan.
It is because of the bond of companions that we have the current Konoha."
Facing everything he said, Kagura just remained silent. Fortunately, at this time, the knock on the door sounded again.
The two boys stretched their heads to look inside, and it was Orochimaru and Jiraiya.
Looking at the sneaky look of the two, Kagura couldn't help but feel a little warm in his heart.
Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help laughing when he saw this, and pointed at them and looked at Kagura and said:
"Isn't this your bond?"
Everyone left, and after expressing their visit, Jiraiya and Orochimaru followed Sarutobi teacher.
Kagura fell into deep thought.
"He didn't ask how Kinkaku died in the end..."
He said this silently.
Yes, the moment he saw Sarutobi Hiruzen, Kagura began to think about how to explain Kinkaku's cause of death.
Yes, he didn't want others to know that he killed Kinkaku.
Otherwise, after knocking Kinkaku down, he wouldn't have deliberately cleaned up the bloodstains, and dragged himself away from the scene.
But these may confuse people who come later, but they can't hide from Sarutobi Hiruzen who experienced the live battle.
Become famous?
This is not what he pursues. He only knows that the more famous he is, the faster he will die.
If the hidden Uchiha Madara knew that there was an 8-year-old member of the Uchiha clan who could kill a character like Kinkaku.
Then he would definitely be targeted, and maybe he would become Obito's replacement...
These are not what Kagura wants. At this time, he just wants to hide until he has enough strength to survive.
In fact, when Kagura learned from Tsunade that Sarutobi teacher admitted that Kinkaku was killed by him, she vaguely felt that Sarutobi Hiruzen was protecting her.
This seemed to be a kind of tacit understanding between the master and the apprentice.
As for what you said, it was because Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted to take the credit?
Big brother, he is about to become Hokage, does he care about this kind of credit?
But Kagura didn't expect that Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't mention Kinkaku at all after he came.
He just expressed his kindness to her and left.
Taking a deep breath, Kagura turned his head and looked out the window.
Looking at the leaves slowly falling in the air, he murmured:
"The bond between companions?..."
Time flies, and three days have passed.
Perhaps it is because of the tempering of the power of the tailed beast in the body, or perhaps it is because Kagura's body is really gifted.
The injury that the doctor originally judged to take a week to heal, Kagura recovered in just three days.
At this time, except for the bandage on his right hand, there was no sign of any injury on his body.
Facing the doctor's sighs and the dangerous eyes that seemed to want to pull him to the slice experiment, Kagura escaped from the hospital.
After solemnly putting on formal clothes, he saw Tsunade and the other two who had been waiting for a long time at the door of the hospital.
Unlike usual, the three people also put on their best formal clothes and stood there.
Coming in front of everyone, Kagura smiled, raised his head slightly and said:
"Let's go."
At this time, Konoha Village was more lively than usual, and the streets even had decorations that would only be hung on festivals.
Everyone solemnly put on their best clothes and rushed to the street.
Because today is the day when Sarutobi Hiruzen officially takes office as the third generation Hokage!
On the roof of the Hokage Building, Sarutobi Hiruzen has stood at the highest point.
Today, he was wearing a white Hokage robe with the three characters "Third Generation" written on the back, a red ninja suit and a Hokage hat.
Behind him, the stone statue of Hokage representing him had been completed.
With his appearance, the crowd gathered below burst into thunderous celebration.
Hokage is not only a symbol of strength, but also the spiritual sustenance of the people in the village.
During this period after the accidental death of the second generation Senju Tobirama, the village was always filled with a sense of worry.
However, today, when seeing the figure of the new Hokage above, the people's confidence returned again.
Looking at the figure above that was admired by everyone, Jiraiya showed an excited smile on his face.
"Hokage...
I will definitely be a Hokage in the future!"
"No, you have no chance.
The next generation of Hokage belongs to the man who is known as the fastest."
Hearing Jiraiya's whisper, Kagura silently complained in his heart.
However, feeling the enthusiasm of the people around him, his emotions could not help but rise.
For the first time, the emotion called desire appeared in his eyes when he looked at the figure...
Tsunade, who was also looking up excitedly, suddenly asked a question:
"Sarutobi teacher has officially become the Hokage, so he will definitely not be able to continue to be our team leader in the future.
Who will be our team leader in the future?"
Hearing this, the other three people were stunned.
Yes, who will take over from Sarutobi teacher in the future?
At this moment, a strange voice replied from behind them:
"I will be your teacher in the future."