Chapter 134 It’s better for the third generation to die (third update)
Author: Kakemaekawa
Chapter 134 It’s better for the third generation to die (third update)
"Kakashi, I want to meet the Hokage first. If you don't mind, you can wait for me at the ramen restaurant. Naruto and the others are also there. I'll treat you to ramen."
Li Chuan didn't explain much to Kakashi. After a brief communication, he went to the Hokage Building alone with Izumo Kamizuki.
He didn't take Zabuza and Haku with him and let them stay downstairs, mainly because he was worried that the third generation would not see the flaw.
In his previous life, he vaguely remembered a Hokage joke. When all the four Hokages of Konoha were reincarnated in the dirt, the first generation asked the fourth generation how they died, and the fourth generation said it was because of the sealing of the Nine Tails.
Then the first generation was shocked, that thing can also kill people?
At this time, Sandai looked ashamed, because he died even more aggrievedly. The reason for his death was that Orochimaru's hands were sealed.
Although it is a joke, we can also see the difference in strength between the first generation and the third generation. The so-called third generation is the title of the strongest generation of Hokage in Konoha, which is naturally impossible.
But it is undeniable that the strength of the third generation is indeed incomparable with that of the first generation, but just because of pure strength, it does not mean that his understanding of ninjutsu and the application of various ninjutsu are weaker than that of the first generation.
The third generation is known as the Doctor of Ninjutsu, and he is proficient in five-attribute ninjutsu and compound ninjutsu. Coupled with his age and experience, it is really possible to see the flaws in Zabuza and Haku's transformation techniques.
In the Hokage's office on the second floor, Li Chuan stepped into the room. The third generation wearing a Hokage hat immediately stood up and said enthusiastically with a smile on his face:
"Welcome, Your Highness, the Prince. I was busy dealing with the Chunin Selection Examination just now, so I didn't go to greet you. I hope you won't blame me."
Li Chuan was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then immediately showed a humble look:
"Hokage-sama is so polite. When my uncle ordered me to come here, he already told me that everything will be subject to Hokage-sama's arrangements when he comes here. However, I have always respected Konoha, so I came more than a month in advance.
The month is coming.
I hope it won't bring you any trouble, Hokage-sama!"
Li Chuan knew that the third generation did not go to the gate to greet him. He was not a daimyo, so how could the third generation as Hokage condescend to greet him at the gate.
The reason why he said that was just a polite word, and he would be stupid if he took it seriously.
He was stunned for a moment, but it was just because Sandai did not ask Kamizuki Izumo about his identity after entering the door, so he recognized him very naturally, as if someone had told him in advance.
This also reminded him of the vague sight he felt as soon as he entered the village.
It seems that the moment he stepped into the gate of Konoha, he was already being monitored by Konoha's ANBU members, and maybe even Danzo's root staff were also monitoring him.
After all, he came to Konoha alone a month in advance, so it was hard not to make senior officials like the Third Generation and Danzo suspicious and wary.
"It turns out that's the case. Maybe I thought too much."
Hearing Li Chuan's words, Sandai's heart changed, and then he smiled and said:
"His Royal Highness is joking, why bother? This is also a very honorable thing for Konoha. Your Highness is tired from the journey today and have a good night's rest. I will send a jounin to accompany His Highness in Konoha later."
When he received the message from the Fire Country three days ago, he had a meeting with several advisors to discuss why the prince had to come to Konoha a month in advance. This was not in line with common sense.
Danzo wondered if the daimyo wanted to test something again, or had some ideas about the concept of "jade".
Although he immediately rejected Danzo's judgment, it was impossible to say that he didn't have any doubts in his heart.
At that time, the issue of who was the real "Jade" and the real leader of the Fire Country between the Daimyo and the Hokage was also a hot topic. Later, he personally went to the Fire Country to talk to the Daimyo before completely solving the problem.
He believed that according to the daimyo's character, he would not do anything contrary to his promise, but he could not be completely unprepared.
So in fact, everything that happened from the moment the prince entered Konoha to now, the ANBU ninjas came to convey to him in time.
He also learned that this prince was the same disciple from the Fire Temple who had submitted the mission application after returning from the Kakashi Wave Kingdom mission.
Based on this, the prince said he came here in advance just because he was curious about Konoha, so it made sense.
Because the prince himself also practices ninjutsu, and his master Chiriku and his son Asuma are still good friends, it is normal to be curious about Konoha, the strongest ninja village.
Moreover, Naruto and others had invited him to visit Konoha before.
"Hokage-sama, isn't this a bit wasteful? It's already troublesome for me to come here in advance, and to send a jounin to accompany me is really overkill."
Li Chuan turned his eyes and declined when he heard this.
He didn't want a jounin to follow him, because it was said to be accompanying him, but in reality it was just surveillance.
The third generation was obviously very determined about this, and explained with a serious face:
"Your Highness, these are not normal times. If nothing happens in normal times, now due to the Chunin Selection Examination, there are many ninjas from other villages entering the village, so there will inevitably be some security issues.
Having a jounin by your side will not only help you have a better time in the village, but also protect your safety and avoid unnecessary conflicts with ninjas from other villages."
"In that case, I'd like to thank you, Hokage-sama."
Li Chuan nodded and responded with a smile.
The third generation has already talked about it to this extent. If he refuses to make it clear anymore, he has something up his sleeve. If he doesn't send ninjas to follow him openly, there may be more ANBU ninjas secretly sent to monitor him.
Moreover, it would not be conducive to his subsequent plans in Konoha to cause the Third Generation to be wary of him.
But at the same time, he also confirmed one thing in his heart, that is, the third generation cannot be saved.
Previously, he had considered two directions of development for his plans after coming to Konoha.
The first direction is to save the third generation when Orochimaru launched the plan to collapse Konoha, in order to win the favor of the third generation towards him, so as to learn Konoha's advanced ninjutsu.
The second direction is to seize the Book of Sealing while the Konoha Collapse Plan is taking place and the entire Konoha defense is at its lowest.
After this meeting with the third generation, he felt that it was better for him to choose the second option.
With the third generation's character, even if he really made a great contribution to Konoha's collapse plan, his status as the prince of the Fire Country is destined to be impossible for him to gain the full trust of the third generation.
He might be able to get some ninjutsu from the third generation, but those advanced secret ninjutsu are definitely out of the question.
Moreover, if the third generation had not died, Orochimaru's hands would not have been injured, Tsunade would not have come back to take over as the fifth Hokage, and the money he had borrowed before would have been wasted.
The key point is that the third generation is too old and cunning to deal with, and he is also very suspicious. You can feel it from the conversation just now. He is not as big as the room for maneuver after Tsunade becomes Hokage.
Therefore, Li Chuan felt that it would be better for the third generation to die next.