Two hundred and sixty-eighth alternation of power [seeking monthly ticket]
On this day, the ninja world's Hidden Leaf Village completed the transition of power.
This transfer of power must have seemed a bit sudden to other hidden villages. After all, only a few days had passed from the time Hiruzen Sarutobi showed signs of resigning, to Toneri succeeding in succeeding as Hokage.
Maybe the information couldn't be delivered so quickly.
But if you are a resident of Konoha, you must feel that it is a bit natural.
It seems that everything should develop like this. Toneri succeeded to the position of Hokage and was recognized by everyone.
When this news was passed from Konoha to the front line, several battlefield commanders who looked at the information were stunned.
They didn't know what happened in Konoha, but they just learned not long ago that the root leader Danzo had become a rebel ninja.
Why did the Hokage change after a few days?
The top managers of Konoha were replaced in almost the shortest time.
First of all, as the root leader and Hokage advisor in Konoha, Danzo, who could almost dominate the sky with one hand, was pulled down.
A few days later, Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage, announced his resignation as Hokage and was replaced by Konoha Aangmao, the former deputy director of the Medical Department of Konoha.
Although the succession of Hokage in Konoha does not look at the original responsibilities of the successor, it is still somewhat strange to look at it this way.
It is said that when Jiraiya, who was on the battlefield in Yuno Country, received the news, he locked himself in a tent and closed himself for a whole day.
As for Minato Namikaze, who was on the battlefield in the Land of Rain, after learning the news, his first reaction was to be stunned, and then he laughed excitedly, feeling happy that his friend could become Hokage, but soon
He seemed a little disappointed again.
Of course, this is all for later. Now Toneri has just received the Hokage hat from Sarutobi Hiruzen, and they have many things to hand over.
After enjoying the cheers for a period of time, Tonero and Hiruzen Sarutobi returned to the Hokage's office again.
It's just that this time there has been a big change from when they left. The two of them have completed a 180-degree change in their identities.
But this time they were not alone. A group of ninjas wearing root ninja costumes and masks appeared in front of Toneri before entering the Hokage's office.
"Two Hokages!"
The root ninja stood on both sides of the passage to the Hokage's office and shouted respectfully.
Toneri nodded, and with Ryoma Aburame opening the door, he entered the Hokage's office along with the root ninjas who poured in.
All the root ninjas moved neatly, entering in twos and twos from the gate, standing against the wall, and solidly surrounding the entire interior of the Hokage's office.
Seeing this scene and seeing Toneri coming in wearing a Hokage hat, Koharu and Mito Kado who were frightened by the root ninja gave up their struggle.
Immediately afterwards, the slightly serious Sarutobi Hiruzen walked in.
He knew that Toneri was tempted to conquer the entire Root Ninja, and he also tried to recruit these Root Ninjas under his command, but he did not get much recognition from these Root Ninjas.
They respected Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was originally the Hokage, but that was just respect.
Without Danzo's orders, Hiruzen Sarutobi as the Hokage could order them, but no orders from Danzo would be effective.
"Have you really subdued all the ninjas at the root?" Although he didn't know what method Toneri used, he didn't want to dwell on it anymore, and was just a little bit sad.
At least now it seems that the next Hokage has a higher degree of control over him than him.
Originally, he was a little worried that after Danzo was captured, these outstanding ninjas, an organization comparable to ANBU, would disappear.
Toneri looked at these respectful root ninjas, his eyes also revealed his love and appreciation for these root ninjas.
"This can be regarded as the return of power to the Hokage. Uncle Third Generation, you delegated too much power. Although Danzo helped you share a lot of pressure and shoulder a lot of responsibilities, it also created a situation where you were too big to lose.
Many times he can do what he wants to do behind your back, and there are even times when you make a decision based on his choice and expression.
It’s too frustrating.”
Sarutobi Hiruzen was not angry after Toneri said this. After handing over the Hokage hat, he felt relieved. Many things that were difficult to accept at first seemed to be normal now.
He nodded and said, "My situation at that time was different from yours now. My teacher, the Second Hokage Senju Tobirama, died in battle, and I was ordered to become Hokage at the critical moment. This process cannot be explained in a few words.
I really needed help at that time, otherwise there would be a lot of opposition in Konoha, including the Senju...
But it’s okay, now that the root is in your hands, and the ANBU was originally controlled by the Hokage, the ANBU can be considered to be truly integrated."
ANBU is the power in the hands of Naruto.
Except for a very small number of ANBU who will leave with the previous Hokage, most ANBU serve the Hokage, regardless of which Hokage they are.
"The root is still the root, and the dark department is still the dark department. I think it is better for these two departments to be separated and independent of each other. After all, their own mission focuses are different, so just let them only be responsible for their own part."
Toneri actually has his own different views on root and dark parts.
"It's up to you. Anyway, from today on, you will be the Hokage. The specific choice depends on you.
If it were Minato, I might still be worried. That guy's brain is very smart, but he doesn't have as many thoughts as you.
But since you are the Hokage now, I can completely relax and live my own retirement life, and it's time to wait for my grandson." Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression looked much better than before.
A slight blush appeared on the old face, obviously he was in a good mood.
After letting go of all the heavy burdens, the feeling that it was difficult to accept and felt a little aggrieved all disappeared.
Now look at it, it is not unacceptable for Tosaru to become Hokage.
"But, Toneri, I know you don't like us old guys very much, but after all, we have fought for Konoha, shed blood and shed tears. Look at Koharu and Monoto..." Sarutobi
Hiruzen then remembered that he had two companions in the office, but they looked too miserable and he didn't want to see them.
Hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen plead for the two of them, Toneri glanced at them, nodded and decided to give him a favor.
In any case, except for the alliance with the Iwa Ninja, his reputation in Konoha is still very high. This time he resigned from office to give everyone an explanation, which means that this matter has been revealed.
As the incoming Hokage, he still has a very high reputation in Konoha.
The fact that he can continue to serve as Hokage after the death of Minato Namikaze and get the support of most people is the best proof.
Moreover, Sarutobi Hiruzen's combat prowess is still indispensable to Konoha.
After quickly weighing the pros and cons in his mind, Scheren quickly made a decision that didn't require much consideration.
Looking at Mito Kadobu and Koharu, who had transferred to the dormitory, they saw that the branches that had removed the wooden escape from the genjutsu had not penetrated into the floor.
When they went to bed, Koharu and Mito Kabuto sat on the floor, breathing heavily, showing their exhaustion.
"Uncle Third Generation, what you said makes sense. After all, they have also struggled in Konoha, so we cannot forget them. Since they are so old, we should not work so hard day and night anymore, and live a stable life.
Let's drink tea and play chess every day, Konoha will always take care of them."
It's okay to let them go, but Shiren doesn't want to see these two old guys relying on their old age in front of him every day and coming up with some bad ideas.
After hearing Toneri's words, the eyes of the two of them dimmed.
This time they were not shouting, nor were they arrogant about their seniority, because they knew how they would live in the future, just saying a word to others.
As Toneri said, they lost the Hokage's support and the Hokage advisor was a joke.
"That's good. From now on, the three of us old guys can drink tea together, chat, and slowly watch Konoha become more and more prosperous."
Sarutobi Hiruzen had no objection, as long as he could stay alive, that was enough.
In fact, based on their business relationship in Konoha over the years, although they have lost their original power, there is absolutely no problem in living a good life in Konoha.
Toneri placed his right hand on the Hokage's desk and walked around gently stroking it.
Sarutobi Hiruzen said again: "Also, Toneri, after all, our Konoha is the armed force of the Fire Country in name, so although you have been recognized by the whole village, this is only real power, and there is still one step left.
, you need to be recognized by the great names of the Fire Country before you can be justified.
Although the daimyo generally won’t object as long as we choose one, you still need to go to the capital of the Land of Fire."
This is not only the case in Konoha, but also in the entire ninja world.
The daimyo occupies the nominal commanding heights, and only the Hokage recognized by the daimyo is the real shadow.
After all, he holds the economic lifeline of Konoha, so he still has to give him face.
Shiren nodded.
"But now is an extraordinary period. There is no need to go now. You can wait until the end of the Third Ninja War. I believe the Daimyo can understand." Sarutobi continued.
Next, Sarutobi Hiruzen, the previous Hokage, told Toneri many things that he needed to pay attention to as a Hokage.
And the work that Naruto needs to complete every day.
At the same time, the power transfer of a series of major departments in Konoha such as the ANBU, Medical Department, Education Department, Combat Command, Intelligence Department, etc. was completed.
Of course, this is just a preliminary transfer of power. Under normal circumstances, after the new Hokage takes office, he will gradually move some people who were originally in key positions of power and replace them with people he trusts.
But there is no rush, there will be plenty of time in the future to do it bit by bit.
The two stayed in the Hokage's office for a whole afternoon and exchanged a lot of content.
Most of the time, Hiruzen Sarutobi, the previous Hokage, was speaking, and Toneri was listening.
It was only after hearing this that Tonera realized how correct the choice he made before was. He did not become a traitorous ninja because of Danzo's incident. He shamelessly used various methods to hand all the blame to Nabekage and stayed in Konoha.
At the same time, he also succeeded Sarutobi Hiruzen as Hokage.
Only then did he realize what a huge force Konoha really was.
In comparison, the Kasumi organization he created at will is too small.
Excluding Kage-level experts, a level of strength that can only be achieved through hard work, there are currently hundreds of Jonin recorded in Konoha.
This is a real jounin, not a fake jounin like a special jounin.
What is the concept of hundreds of jounin?
For a small hidden village, such as Kusagakure or Takigakure, which does not have a Kage-level expert, it would only need thirty or forty jounin at most, and it would not cause heavy casualties.
From here, we can see how big the gap is between the real Dayin Village and Xiaoyin Village. It is no wonder that these Xiaoyin Villages that survive in the cracks can only rely on the major Hidden Villages.
Of course, hidden villages like Yuyin Village with half-gods and half-hidden beings are an exception.
And this is only the jounin recorded in Konoha.
You must know that Konoha also has two intimidating departments: Roots and Anbu.
There are not many people in the dark and root areas.
Take ANBU for example. The number of people announced to the public in this department is dozens, less than a hundred.
In fact, this is not the case. Many ANBU ninjas cannot be known to others due to their special powers and different responsibilities. Therefore, the strength levels and even names of many ANBU ninjas are not recorded in the books.
The ANBU is headed by two people, the captain and the deputy captain.
ANBU ninjas are the elite among the elite in Konoha, and many elite jounin serve in ANBU.
Under the captain and deputy captain, they are divided into major squads, which are controlled by the squad captains. Below that is the squad. There are four people in a squad, consisting of the squad leader and three members. However, Konoha generally does not call squad leaders
, this squad leader is also the squad leader.
Chuunin who can enter ANBU are definitely geniuses among geniuses. Becoming a jounin or even an elite jounin is almost a certainty.
For example, Toneri's current genius disciple Uchiha Itachi, in the original world, he entered ANBU at the age of eleven and became the squad leader at the age of thirteen. After that, he became the deputy captain and chief captain, the real core of power of ANBU.
The position that the Uchiha clan most wanted him to have access to.
The original ANBU captain was Sakumo Hatake, who was the most popular person to become the next Hokage. After his death, the position of captain has been vacant. Currently, the ANBU is commanded by the deputy captain.
The name of this deputy captain is who it is as soon as Toner sees it.
He is now the eldest son of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Not only that, Toneri also discovered that the leader of the ANBU's first division was actually the daughter-in-law of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Although it is said that becoming the deputy captain and squad leader of ANBU requires strong strength and convincing prestige, otherwise the position in ANBU will be absolutely unstable. Sarutobi Hiruzen's eldest son and daughter-in-law will definitely not be strong.
Weak, but if there is no relationship between him, Shiren would never believe it.
He also knew that if he hadn't appeared originally, Minato would have only been the Hokage for a year, and there would be no time to cultivate his own confidants, so the ANBU would still be in the hands of Sarutobi Hiruzen, because his eldest son was still in the hands of Sarutobi Hiruzen before he resigned.
, has become the ANBU commander.
And the deputy captain is his daughter-in-law.
So in his previous life, Toneri saw many people who analyzed the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen and said that he was a very scheming person. It was not without reason. The reason why he gave up Orochimaru and chose Namikaze Minato was not just because of what Orochimaru did.
Human experiments, and because Namikaze Minato is more suitable as a puppet than Orochimaru.
Just think about it and you will know, what is the strongest armed force in the hands of Naruto?
Not just Anbu.
But when Minato took office, Anbu was firmly in the hands of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Originally, Sheren still had reservations about this statement, but now that he saw these two names, he believed it a little bit.
There are only a few dozen ANBU members in name, and it seems that the authority of a captain and deputy captain is not very high.
But look at the way the Uchiha clan looks in awe of the ANBU and the roots, and you will know that this is not the deterrent that dozens of people can create.
The Genbu is nominally a detachment of the Anbu. In terms of number of people, there are only seventeen people in total.
A team consists of one team leader plus four squads, a total of seventeen people.
But look at these basic ninjas standing in the Hokage's office now. There are more than seventeen people here.
If there were really only seventeen people, they would have died when Danzo and Hanzo made a deal to take action against the Akatsuki organization.
If there were really only seventeen people, would Sarutobi Hiruzen still be afraid of the existence of Danzo and Nebe?
There are more than seventeen researchers responsible for various studies at the root.
Danzo is indeed capable.
Sarutobi Hiruzen obviously only gave him a quota of seventeen people, but he just expanded the root to a level comparable to the entire ANBU.
Even if you include your behavior, it's even worse.
Speaking of Sarutobi Hiruzen Kaizo, he could at most hide twice as many people as his original number.
Where's Danzo?
Good guy, it directly hides more than ten or even twenty times the original value.
Therefore, this is the power he gained by taking the blame again and again. Everyone at the top of Konoha has an unshirkable responsibility.
But for the current Sheren, this has only advantages and no disadvantages, and it is now easier for him.
The ANBU's strength was similar to what he had imagined, possessing power that would make even the wealthy families of Konoha fear them.
The same is true for the roots.
Now that the ANBU and the roots are superimposed, the power in the hands of him, the Hokage, is even greater.
It definitely surpassed the original Sarutobi Hiruzen.
After all, he combined the power originally held by Sarutobi Hiruzen and the power held by Danzo.
The advantage of such a high concentration of power is that from now on, Toneri will have the final say in Konoha.
Especially now that the Uchiha clan still has an inseparable and close connection with him.
The conflicts that originally existed within Konoha, such as the conflict between Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo, the conflict between the Uchiha clan and the top management of Konoha, etc., were all solved because of his taking office.
After reading the list of Konoha Anbu, Toneri continued to look at the lists of personnel from the Medical Department, Education Department, Combat Command, Intelligence Department and other departments, and paid close attention to those who were close associates of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
When one's cronies want to be promoted, they will be the first ones to be replaced.
