Change from the ninja world

Chapter 257 Departure
Jiraiya finally returned to Konoha, but by this time the various disturbances in the village had almost subsided.

After fully understanding what happened in the village, he left the village again without even having time to attend the funeral of the Third Hokage, preparing to find Tsunade. When dealing with such serious matters, Jiraiya has always been resolute and clean.

First of all, he was full of guilt and responsibility for Naruto's death, because he felt that it was his failure to deal with Orochimaru's problem that led to these subsequent events. Secondly, things are urgent now. Konoha urgently needs Tsunade to return to the village and become the next Hokage. Finally, it is endogenous drive, because Jiraiya himself does not want to become Hokage, so he must try his best to promote Tsunade.

However, when Habara learned about Jiraiya's actions, he was not optimistic about it. Tsunade is unwilling to return to Konoha, can Jiraiya persuade her to come back? Without Tsunade's subjective consent, could Jiraiya still kidnap her back to Konoha? impossible.

But then again, Konoha does need Tsunade, but which part of her does it need?
Things turned out just as Yuhara had expected. Afterwards, news came that Jiraiya's mission had failed. Not only did he fail, he was also beaten by Tsunade, and he might be beaten again next time. Because this matter must be successful, Jiraiya could only adopt the tactic of pestering... He was responsible for the pestering, and Tsunade was responsible for the beating.

After the result of Habara's punishment, he no longer had to be detained. However, during the period before leaving Konoha, he had decided to keep a low profile as much as possible, and it was best to maintain the status of "no such person found".

Afterwards, he had some communication with Uzumaki Kushina.

"Habara, you have to think clearly. After making such a decision, there is no way to change it. Leaving the center of Konoha means that it will never be possible to return to the center of Konoha." In any case, Jiu Xinai still gave some reminders.

Habara nodded, indicating that he could understand, and that at most he could only be considered close to the center of Konoha, but he had never been the center, so he couldn't say he had given up anything.

"There is no problem. I can understand the meaning of my decision. This is not a decision made out of my subjective will. It is something I have to do... I will always bear the responsibility for the death of the two consultants. Responsibility, this is an explanation to other Konoha ninjas."

There are some things that Hahara cannot say directly. He can't directly tell Kushina that he has been looking forward to splitting up the family and starting his own business. What does that sound like? If he really said that, Kushina wouldn't be able to agree to let him leave Konoha.

At the beginning, of course, Habara's Konoha branch will completely obey the instructions of Konoha's top management, but then the relationship between the two parties will definitely become inseparable, and in the final stage, Konoha branch will definitely have to be with Konoha. Let's fight over who is the orthodox of Konoha and who is the successor of the Will of Fire.

There may be a hint of civil strife buried here, but it doesn't matter. Hahara feels that at most it's just a war of words to win people's hearts. Anyway, Hahara can't lead his branch to counterattack Konoha's base camp, and Konoha can't face such a stronghold. Launch an attack.

At this time, no one would see this hidden danger. From the perspective of those who knew about this matter, Hahara could only take a dozen or dozens of ninjas to establish a special force not far outside the village under the control of the village. That's all. In the end, they still have to rely on Konoha's reputation. Otherwise, if they are just rootless people, they will definitely be destroyed soon.

Now that Habara has already thought about it, Uzumaki Kushina naturally has nothing to say. After all, he is really taking his own responsibility.

When the topic of responsibility came to mind, Kushina said half jokingly and half complaining, "Even with Teacher Jiraiya's explanation, and Konoha is in a period of serious internal and external troubles, Tsunade-sama still refuses to return to the village. "

In the eyes of Kushina and quite a few ninjas, returning to Konoha and becoming Hokage is exactly the responsibility that Tsunade should bear. She is the granddaughter of the First Hokage and a disciple of the Third Hokage. Her identity could not be more pure. This critical moment is when she should take responsibility. How can she escape?
She really thinks of herself as a little girl who can do whatever she wants, and she doesn't look in the mirror to see how old she is... Well, she might not be able to tell when she looks in the mirror, but she must know her age well.

Now most of the ninjas in the village don't know how difficult it is to bring Tsunade back to Konoha. For the sake of Tsunade's reputation and to keep the ninjas looking forward to it, Kushina and others concealed the news that Tsunade refused to become Hokage. Nowadays, most ninjas only think that Tsunade is wandering. It is really difficult to find her. The difficulty is to find her. As long as she is found, she will definitely return to Konoha immediately and meet everyone's expectations.

But in fact, Jiraiya has found Tsunade, but she just doesn't want to come back... If everyone knows that Tsunade refuses to return to Konoha and become Hokage, they will definitely be disappointed, and then they will breed dissatisfaction and resentment.

It will definitely become a mainstream opinion to think that Tsunade is evading responsibility. Who cares about her love life and the trauma in her life? As a ninja, who doesn't have a miserable life? Is this worthy of self-pity?

It is common for love to turn into hatred and hatred after expecting no response. At that time, the name of "Sannin" may not be used.

Hearing Kushina's complaint, Habara endured it, but finally couldn't hold it back and said, "Kushina-sama, if you want Tsunade-sama to become Hokage, you don't have to let her return to the village."

Kushina was stunned by these words. She instinctively felt that Habara might have another bad idea, but she couldn't help but ask, "What do you mean?"

"Simply put, what Konoha needs is Tsunade-sama's reputation and influence, not Tsunade-sama as a person. First of all, all countries in the ninja world know that Tsunade is a Sannin, a ninja of Konoha, the granddaughter of the first generation, The third generation disciple; secondly, the Konoha ninja also knows this and loves her very much, so the matter will be over. "

"How come... the matter is over?" To be honest, Kushina didn't quite understand. At this moment, she was doubting her own IQ.

"What I mean is that as long as Konoha announces that Tsunade-sama has succeeded as the fifth generation Hokage, then she will be the fifth generation Hokage. Konoha ninjas will recognize her identity as Hokage, and other ninja villages will not think anything of it. Question, because Tsunade-sama was supposed to be Hokage... In this case, does Tsunade's own opinion mean anything? Even if she explains to others that she is not Hokage, do you think anyone will believe her? Just kidding."

Well, Kushina's hunch was correct, Hahara did have a bad idea, but the problem is...it doesn't seem to be that bad? It's not inedible, or to put it another way, this thing can be eaten by clenching one's teeth and closing one's eyes.

It has to be said that after spending a long time with Habara, Kushina was more or less contaminated. It may also be because she has a lawless character. In short, she actually felt that Habara's idea was feasible.

In fact, once it was announced that Tsunade became Hokage, she herself was indeed unable to argue, because she had no way to prove that she was not Hokage... How could she not be Hokage? She was not Hokage, who was Hokage?

If Tsunade wants to prove that she is not Hokage, she must first prove that the first generation is not her grandfather, then she must prove that the third generation is not her teacher, and the three ninjas are not her teammates. It can only be said that such an argument is quite difficult.

"One more question, if the Hokage is not in the village, how will she govern Konoha?"

In fact, this question did not require an answer from Hahara. After Kushina asked, he vaguely had the answer.

"Kushina-sama, set up a permanent organization under the Hokage, whether it is called an advisory group or a secretariat. In short, if this organization represents the power of the Hokage, there will definitely be no trouble in Konoha." Habara said.

Can this problem be called a problem? The solution is really too simple. It's nothing more than "the Hokage hangs down his clothes and the advisory group governs Konoha". From the Hokage's dictatorship to collective leadership, this system may still be progress.

Although it may intensify the power struggle within Konoha, with various factions emerging one after another, Kushina is definitely in control of the overall situation... If nothing else, her decision-making power can be seen by calculating the combat power in her hands. how many.

"It is understandable that the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade-sama, cannot return to Konoha in a short period of time. She has been away from the village for many years. She will not be able to come back for a while, so she can always make it happen; if she cannot come back for a long time, Come on, then...haven't the ninjas adapted to the existence of the 'advisory group' long ago, and she has become dispensable?" Habara said, his bad idea became a little bad at the beginning, but as time went on. As time goes by, it will definitely become more delicious as you eat it. Because this is essentially dividing the power of the Hokage, or as the saying goes, whoever becomes the Hokage is worse than being the Hokage himself. Those who get the power will not spit out this power again... The "advisory group" is not just one person , but a group. If you want to deprive it of its power, wouldn't it mean becoming an enemy of all ninjas?
If the Hokage does not seize power, he will be ignored. If he seizes power, he will lose the support of the people and the foundation of his rule. It can be said that he is in a dilemma.

At that time, Tsunade will be the one who really cannot return to Konoha. If she is smart enough, after hearing the news that she has become Hokage, she should return to Konoha as soon as possible. In that case, nothing will happen. She is still the ruler of Konoha.

To put it bluntly, Habara's idea is just to use Tsunade's reputation and erode the Hokage's power. It is indeed not a good idea, but the problem is that as long as the opportunity is found and Tsunade insists on her own way, it can indeed be realized.

"Then, it depends on Tsunade-sama's tolerance for acting under the guise of her own name."

As he spoke, Kushina was suddenly stunned. Hey, weren't I discussing a problem? Why did she suddenly agree to this approach?

She had never thought about the possibility of becoming Hokage. Again, Tsunade was so suitable that if others wanted to gain the highest power in Konoha, they had to compare with Tsunade...unless there was another A ninja can be as dazzling as the Fourth Hokage.

Even if the Fourth Generation and Tsunade were put together, if all the ninjas were to vote, who would become Hokage? It's hard to say. There is nothing I can do, Tsunade is too young and too red. It doesn't matter whether they are cheap or worthless, but compared to the stories of "civilian heroes", ninjas still prefer the story of "pure blood".

Habara laughed, "If Tsunade-sama has zero tolerance for this kind of thing, then she will have to return to Konoha to be the Hokage; if she doesn't care about it, then what if we borrow her name? Anyway, she is so Generous.”

Kushina blinked, and then said, "As far as I know, Tsunade-sama is not such a generous person."

At this time, Kushina had already made a decision. If the angry Tsunade returned to Konoha, she was ready to betray Habara immediately and tell the new Hokage that this bad idea was thought up by a jounin named Habara.

The word "danger" can fall on others, but try not to fall on yourself.

In short, Habara can be called a good contemporary ninja. At the last moment of leaving Konoha, he was still actively contributing to the village.

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At the same moment, at the archives, Kakashi came to Tenzo who was packing his luggage.

"Tenzo, are you really going to go with Habara?" Kakashi asked directly without going around too much.

Tenzo glanced at Kakashi, then continued his movements, "Of course, is there anything worth hesitating about?"

"Will the village agree?" Kakashi asked again.

Tenzo then laughed, "Why doesn't the village agree, Kakashi-senpai? I'm just going to assist Hahara Jounin in establishing a new stronghold. There is Konoha on both sides. There's nothing to worry about."

The difference is huge. Kakashi knows that Tenzo is a die-hard follower of Habara, so it really doesn't take much thinking about who Tenzo will follow.

Therefore, there is no melancholy on Tianzang's face, but he looks a little happy.

Kakashi looked up at the sky and felt that Konoha was really troubled right now. The situation was obviously very complicated, but Hahara wanted to make it more complicated.

Tenzo saw Kakashi's entanglement, so he reached out and patted the other party's shoulder, and said in a tone of comfort or encouragement, "Kakashi-senpai, where do you think the future of Konoha is?"

Could it be Habara... Kakashi was just about to make a joke, but when he saw Tenzo's serious eyes, he couldn't help but fell silent.

After a while, Kakashi said, "Isn't it too far for ninjas like us to talk about the future of Konoha?"

"You're right." Tianzang said nothing more and just continued to pack his luggage.

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Three days later, Habara and his "sinful" subordinates gathered at the gate of Konoha.

Hahara was followed by Tenzo. There were less than thirty ninjas gathered at the gate of Konoha. The leader was Kinoshita Tadashi from the ANBU. He was here to assist Hahara in managing these ninjas.

Most of the ninjas in front of him are the remnants of "Gen", but Habara does not have to worry about Danzo's subordinates taking revenge on him, because they used to be Danzo's subordinates, and now they are Hahara's subordinates. He also knew that there must be a small number of ANBU ninjas mixed among these "root" ninjas. This was normal. Mixing water and sand to maintain control was what Konoha should do. He didn't care at all.

Habara looked back at the gate of Konoha, and the tall shadow rocks in the distance were clearly visible. One of the five great ninja villages in the morning mist, it once had countless glory, but now it only makes people feel like a pool of stagnant water, full of twilight energy.

Ha Yuanxin said that you can just continue flopping in the cesspool, and I really left.

He turned around and said to the ninjas in front of him:

"Set off."

(End of this chapter)