With a few "swish" sounds, one ninja jumped to the high platform one after another.
When they arrived, they saw Naruto holding the Sandaime's body, crying uncontrollably.
"Father..." Asuma was the first to step forward, the ANBU captain was the second, and Kakashi was the third.
Seeing everyone gathered around, Naruto stopped crying and said: "Orochimaru killed the third generation... When I arrived, the third generation grandfather had only one breath left."
Kakashi asked: "Did the Sandaime say anything before he left?"
This is very important. The death of Naruto, especially being killed, is definitely a big deal and can fundamentally affect the entire Konoha.
"Grandpa Sandaime said that he regretted not being able to see the day when I became Hokage. At the same time, he hoped that everyone in the village would not be sad for him and not pursue the enemy without authorization." Naruto finished these words intermittently.
Ebisu couldn't help clenching his fists: "The Sandaime...he was thinking about the village when he died. Orochimaru was so abominable!"
Metkai was also filled with indignation: "That's right! We must avenge the Sandaime-sama."
No one doubted that what Naruto said was a lie. Firstly, it was because Naruto did not usually give everyone such feelings; secondly, these words did sound like something the Sandaime would say.
"Jiraiya-sama is here." Someone said immediately when they saw Jiraiya coming.
Looking at the corpse of the third generation in Naruto's arms, Jiraiya couldn't help but sigh: "Hey!" It was just one word, but it contained too many emotions.
"We can't just grieve for the death of our third-generation grandfather." Naruto laid the body of Hiruzen Sarutobi flat and closed his eyes. "The enemy is still raging in the village, and the people are still hiding in caves."
"The most important thing right now is, first, to expel or control all the enemies, maintain the peace of the village, and let the villagers come back; second, we have to launch a crusade against Sunagakure and Oto-nin, and this matter must not end like this!"
When he said these words, the Yondaime Hokage's robe kept blowing up, as if the Yondaime Hokage was really giving orders.
"Yes, Naruto is right." Jiraiya agreed.
According to seniority, no one among the people present was better than Jiraiya. Seeing that he agreed with Naruto's words, all the jounin present expressed their obedience to Naruto's words.
Things in the world are constantly changing and strangely strange.
Because of this small change, Naruto 'temporarily' seized the highest power of Konoha from a genin. And this highest power was something Danzo Shimura had not been able to obtain after decades of hard work.
"Kakashi-sensei, please inform the ninjas of Sunagakure that Orochimaru killed the Fourth Kazekage and deliberately disguised himself as him and attacked the Third Hokage."
"Surrender now, and Konoha will never retaliate afterwards. Otherwise, Konoha will definitely attack Sunagakure on a large scale and completely destroy them."
Kakashi nodded and said, "Yeah."
Just when he was about to turn around and leave, he was stopped by Naruto: "Tell them that Sunagakure's one-tail jinchuriki is also in our hands. At the same time, Konoha is considering whether to let the nine-tailed jinchuriki go to 'visit' Sunagakure."
hidden."
Kakashi took the order, followed by Metkai: "Teacher Kai, I ask you and the ANBU captain to immediately set up a cordon outside the village and set up defenses. Currently, Konoha is only allowed to enter, not allowed.
out."
Metkai didn't think too much and immediately replied: "Well, don't worry. No matter who it is, they won't let them go out alone!"
Seeing Metkai take the order, the secret service leader thought about it and actually followed the order.
Naruto looked around the group of Jonin and saw another familiar face.
"In particular, Jounin Shiranui Genma and Teacher Kurenai, you two will each lead ten ninjas to properly resettle the people who have taken refuge. Those whose houses are destroyed will live in tents, and those whose houses are not destroyed will return home."
Shiranui Genma was once a guard of the Yondaime, and Kurenai Yuhi was a ninja who knew each other well and had cooperated with him. Both of them followed the order and left.
"There are also the Nara clan chief, the Yamanaka clan chief, the Akimichi clan chief, and fellow ninja clan members. The village is in a critical moment now. I hope everyone can come up with some emergency supplies to tide over this crisis."
"Afterwards, the village will never forget your contribution."
These ninjas from various major ninja clans looked at each other and exchanged opinions.
The first person to speak was Yamanaka Haiichi from the Yamanaka family. He is Ino's father: "Our Yamanaka family is willing to contribute 1,000 koku of rice, 5,000 boxes of drinking water, and 500 tents..."
After him, ninjas from all ninja clans donated generously.
Among them, the Hyuga family donated the most. After the first donation, they made an additional donation. The amount of one family's donation exceeded that of the other three or four families combined.
After the ninjas had almost dispersed, Naruto said to Sarutobi Asuma who was holding the Sandaime's body and crying bitterly.
"Teacher Asuma, your Sarutobi family will be responsible for collecting the body of the third generation grandfather."
"I know, I will bring my father's body back." Asuma Sarutobi stood up and wiped away his tears. Under the great grief, he did not have time to think about why Naruto knew that he was from the Sarutobi clan.
people.
The death of the Sandaime was not only a blow to him, but also heavy bad news to the entire Sarutobi clan.
Jiraiya, who was watching the whole process from the side, praised Naruto: "You did a really good job, it reminded me of your father."
"If Minato could see your current performance, he would definitely be very pleased."
Jiraiya's admiration is sincere. Naruto is only this year, but he is so decisive and can even be called experienced. At the same age, Jiraiya is still a loser!
"I met Orochimaru during the Chunin Examination, and it was he who told me that my father is the Yondaime-sama." Naruto said casually, explaining.
"After I got home that day, I was cleaning the closet and accidentally found the robe that had been put away. I wore it because it was as if my father was by my side..."
I have to say that Naruto feels like he really has acting talent at this moment.
Jiraiya didn't doubt his presence and just said to Naruto: "Apart from your father, I will also be by your side."
Konoha, root base.
Danzo Shimura is here now, anxiously waiting for reports from the members of the Root Organization.
"Danzo-sama, we have confirmed it." Not long after, someone came back to report: "Sandaime-sama, he is dead."
Suddenly hearing the news, Danzo's expression was shocked at first, and then slowly turned into ecstasy.
"It's so sad! Hiruzen paid too much for this village, and in the end he even gave his own life." Danzo, who usually didn't deal with the third generation, began to say good things to him.
"A diligent, upright, outstanding and great Hokage! I want to go to the Sarutobi clan immediately to express condolences! Hiruzen must be given a grand funeral!" Danzo said to the man.
His voice gradually became softer, and his true thoughts were revealed: "By the way, I went to confirm whether he is really dead."
The last sentence was as light as a mosquito, and only he could hear it.