No one knows Hokage better than me

After all the guests were seated, the birthday party officially began.

Hiruzen started hugging Konohamaru, the birthday boy, and went from room to room making polite remarks.

The first was the luxurious suite of Konoha's important figures, where sat Koharu Koharu, Mito's advisor, Mito Kadenen, Danzo Shimura, the root leader, and several officials sent by the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.

"Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend my beloved grandson's birthday party. If there is anything I can't do in the reception, I hope you will forgive me." Hiruzen smiled politely.

Danzo smiled but said: "It would be great to have a grandson at home at such an old age. If you have to worry about trivial matters in the village all day long, it is better to give up earlier."

Danzo was joking in front of the daimyo officials. In fact, he wanted to tell the daimyo that Hiruzen was already a bad old man and that he should be replaced as soon as possible.

An official with gray beard touched Konohamaru's fleshy face and joked: "That's right, the Third Hokage. How many years older do you make me? It's time to retire and enjoy a leisurely life. People are old and can't afford it. Tossing”

"Hahahaha, Mr. Taifu is joking. Although I am old, I am still young at heart."

"I can still work for another ten years before the next Hokage takes office."

With that, Hiruzen and the daimyo official burst into laughter at the same time, which secretly annoyed Danzo.

"Speaking of which, the Konoha Ninja Village is controlled by you elders, and our daimyo is very happy."

"If there is a new young leader suddenly, we won't be worried," the white-haired daimyo said with a smile.

"I remember that you are all disciples of the Second Hokage, right? When I was young, it was because of Mr. Senju Tobirama that I admired ninjas."

"Now that Mr. Tobirama has passed away, the village is becoming more and more prosperous. I think he will be happy to see this in another world."

A stocky daimyo spoke slowly, his eyes narrowed into a line, and it was unclear whether he had opened them or not.

Another daimyo wearing glasses smiled and waved to stop, and said: "Okay, today is to celebrate the birthday boy, let's talk about these political things later."

"Yes Yes Yes"

After some polite greetings, Sarutobi Hiruzen carried Konohamaru to the room where representatives of the Konoha family gathered.

Most of the people sitting here are the clan heads or deputy clan heads of the Konoha clan. There are only a few clan clan heads who cannot come in person and have sent clan members to take their place.

Those sitting around the table include the chiefs and deputy chiefs of the nine major families of Sarutobi, Shimura, Uchiha, Hinata, Nara, Yamanaka, Akimichi, Inuzuka, and Aburame, as well as representatives of the declining Senju clan.

"You are all the heads of the families that support Konoha, and are key figures in Konoha's prosperity. As Konohamaru's grandfather, I am very grateful to you all for attending the banquet. I hope everyone can eat and drink well today."

Hiruzen picked up a glass of wine and toasted with everyone.

"Lord Hokage, you are serious, you are the core of Konoha, and the prosperity and strength of the village are all thanks to you," Nara Shikawa boasted.

"Hahahaha, the Nara family are really good at talking. I'm just an old man. I can't take all the good things for myself," Hiruzen replied.

Inuzuka Kiba's mother hated flatterers like Lukawa. In order to change the subject, she stood up and tapped Konohamaru's little face and smiled: "Konohamaru really looks exactly like Hokage-sama."

"Look at his bones, he will probably be taller than his uncle when he grows up." Akimichi Tingzao teased Konohamaru with his eyes narrowed.

Hiruzen was very happy after hearing this. He looked at his amused grandson and said, "This boy is much more naughty than his father and uncle when they were young. He doesn't have any free time and can't stay anywhere."

"It's better for the child to be more lively." Yamanaka Haiichi continued.

In this way, Hiruzen chatted with the chiefs and deputy chiefs of several major families for a while. Silent ones such as Hinata Hizashi and Aburame Shiwei all interjected a few words from time to time, but Uchiha Fugaku did not speak during the whole process, and even showed his expression. There haven't been many changes.

Hiruzen walked to the next room, where sat the representative of the small Konoha family.

For example, Hayate from the Gekko clan, Kai from the Yuhi clan, Anko from the Mitarashi clan, Ibiki from the Morino clan, Aoba from the Yamashiro clan, Kikumo from the Kurama clan, and Zhao from the Haruno clan.

"For Konoha to be as powerful as it is today, the contribution of your families is not insignificant. You are the backbone of Konoha and the key to bringing new blood to Konoha."

"As the leader of the village, I would like to first express my gratitude to all your families. Of course, I would like to express my gratitude again to you, Hiruzen, for attending my grandson's birthday party as the new year is approaching."

"I hope everyone can put aside their worries and relax for a while today."

After finishing speaking, Hiruzen picked up the wine and toasted with everyone.

"Hayate, I heard that you have been sick recently, is it nothing serious?" Hiruzen expressed concern.

Gale nodded. Even though he said this, his face didn't look very good.

"Don't take it lightly even if it's a minor illness. Take the time to treat it. After all, your body is the capital of everything," Hiruzen taught.

Hayate nodded again, and then Hiruzen asked: "Ju Yun, will Yakumo's child leave?"

Kurama Jueyun nodded in response: "Yes, Hokage-sama, that child will be gone before winter."

"But my steps are unsteady. I drift from side to side as if I'm drunk, and I won't let anyone help me."

Haruno Zhao couldn't help laughing, remembering that his daughter was so stubborn when she was learning to walk. As a result, she fell like a clay figure every day.

There was another chat, and Hiruzen took the opportunity to get closer to the people of the major families. This was also one of the purposes of holding Konohamaru's birthday party.

Coming to the next room, all the elite ninjas of Konoha were sitting here.

For example, Hatake Kakashi, Metkai, Sarutobi Asuma, Yuhi Kurenai, Umino Iruka, Shiranui Genma, Uchiha Itachi, Sister Gran and others.

"As the pillars of Konoha in the next ten or even twenty years, you are the unshakable guarantee to defend the status of Konoha Ninja Village, one of the five major countries."

"As the third generation Hokage, I fervently hope that you can inherit the last wishes of your ancestors and carry out the will of fire."

"Of course, this is what I expect from you. It's good if you all remember it."

"It doesn't matter if you can't remember. Today is Konohamaru's birthday party, so just relax."

"When the New Year is over, we can no longer forget it."

The Third Hokage said kindly, but Sarutobi Asuma was completely unimpressed.

It is true that Asuma admires and admires his father Hiruzen's great strength.

However, the two father and son have completely different views on certain matters.

Asuma felt that Hiruzen, as the Hokage, was the head of the Konoha Ninja Village, and he should be like the daimyo, who should banish or get rid of those who go against his will, so as to ensure that the village will always be peaceful and stable.

Rather than letting dangerous people like Orochimaru go for selfish reasons.

In addition, Asuma looked down upon Hiruzen's pedantic thinking.

I heard that Hiruzen refused to accept Liuhu as his disciple because he was too talented.

But Asma feels that whether a person is worth cultivating does not depend on how smart or potential he has, but on whether he has a kind heart.

Otherwise, the threat of cultivating a genius is far greater than cultivating a mediocre person.

After all, he is just the head of a village, and his vision is still too limited. He can never take the interests of the country as the standard like the daimyo.

Asuma was thinking to himself, completely ignoring the conversation between Hiruzen and the others.

He never spoke until the Third Hokage left the room.

Hiruzen sighed in his heart, Asuma is still too rebellious.

Walking to the room where the children were sitting, Hiruzen saw the liveliest Naruto at a glance.

"I'm telling you, I'm very powerful in ninjutsu," Naruto said as he was about to form seals to show off.

"Naruto, Grandpa Hokage is here," Ji Zhixing said ruthlessly.

Naruto's figure was already unstable, and now he reluctantly turned his head and looked back. As Ji Zhixing guessed, Naruto fell off the stool and fell flat on his back.

"Hahaha, Naruto is really active," Hiruzen joked.

Kiba couldn't help but laugh, and Shikamaru even called Naruto an idiot.

In fact, many parents refused to let Naruto and their children be in the same room at first, but the Third Hokage guaranteed on his own behalf that no child would be injured.

The Hokage had said this, and the people below had to give him face, so they left their children in the same room with Naruto in fear.

"Grandpa Hokage, is this Konohamaru? He looks so small." Naruto said directly as he thought of something, without even thinking about whether what he said would cause others to laugh at him.

"You really have no common sense. Hokage-sama's beloved grandson is only one year old. How can he be so tall?" A rebellious boy crossed his arms and laughed at Naruto.

"Hey, I didn't tell you, why are you yelling at me?" Naruto puffed his cheeks and shouted back at the boy.

Hiruzen smiled and persuaded: "Master Shi, speaking of which, you are a few months older than Naruto. As an older brother, you have to give in."

"Who recognizes him as his brother?"

"I don't have this kind of brother"

Naruto and Mr. Zhi looked at each other, and then snorted at the same time, neither looking down on the other.

"Naruto" Hinata buried her head under the table, very shy.

Hiruzen hugged the noisy Konohamaru and smoothed things over: "You are all Konohamaru's brothers and sisters, and you are also the future flowers of Konoha, so don't have conflicts with each other."

"Today is Konohamaru's birthday, everyone must have fun."

Hiruzen said with a smile, Naruto and Master Shi stopped being angry and started playing with their friends.

"Chouji, this is your favorite barbecue. Although it's troublesome, you can't let others snatch it all up. Here, I'll give you this piece."

"I don't like onions. If you ask why, it's because the smell is too strong."

"Naruto, that's the yogurt I left for Akamaru to drink. Shut up."

"Sorry"

"Naruto"