Naruto had seen fhe entire battle play out and thoroughly enjoyed seeing the old man suffering , as someone who knew the entire story , he knew the amount of mistakes and skeletons buried beneath sarutobis reign .
' One down ... Three more to go '
Naruto looked towards the Hokage building .
" Let see Danzo get embarassed again "
Snickering as he imagined Danzos face when once again he wont be selected as the hokage , Naruto felt his heart jump in joy .
Naruto vanished from the roof top , as moments later an anbu arrived and looked around suspiciously .
' Someone was here ... Huh popcorn !! '
' Was someone watching everything happen !!? '
The anbu report to hus captain but after an investigation, no one remebered seeing anyone on the roof top .
....
Konoha was plunged into despair as the mourning ceremony for Sarutobi was held three days later , Jiraya who was handling sone business with the Daimo rushed back as soon as possible , but Orochimaru had left and sarutobi sensei had died .
The death of Sarutobi and the destruction caused by Orochimaru made waves across the world .
But before this news could be digested , another shocking news came from Sunagakure .
The forth Kazekage has been found dead and the culprit was once again Orochimaru .
Sungakure blamed Orochimaru and konoha while Konoha blamed Sunagakure for launching the attack .
Eventually under the threat by other villages , Konoha and sunagakure both compromised .
Sunagakure was only forced to provide half of the cost for reconstruction .
Now that the foreign affairs were handled , it was time to appoint the new kages .
.....
In the hokage building , a high level meeting was taking place .
Danzo Shimura
Homura mitokado
Koharu utatane
Jiraya of the sannin
All the clan leaders ( except uchiha)
Elite jonins
Anbu and root leaders and captains
And finally the Daimo of the Land of Fire .
" We shouldnt have gone soft on Sunagakure !! " Danzo commented as he looked todays jiraya .
" We are in no position to wage war , Danzo . Not that Sensei has died , we have to be careful and maintain this piece .
More over there are far stronger and dangerous forces lurking in the shadows , waiting to take advantage . "
Hearing Jirayas words , many nodded included homura and koharu , Danzos face darkened as he very well knew whom jiraya was referring.
Seeing the atmosphere get heated , the Daimo interrupted.
" Enough .... Now is mot the time for neither internal nkr external conflict . What we need now is to reconsolidate our forces and find a suitable Fifth hokage "
Hearing the Daimo speak , Danzo regained his composure as he spoke .
" And who shall be the next Hokage "
As he adressed the elephant in the room , Danzo signalled his root to make the move .
" i think Jiraya sama is the perfect candidate for this esteem position !! " Kakashi spoke first and let the suggestions float .
Danzo gave a death stare to. Kakashi but kakashi acted as if he didnt exist .
Kurenai forced herself to not laugh as Guy gave a Thumbs up to Kakashi .
" I..." Danzo was about to refuse .
When Koharu and Hamura both spoke in Jirayas favor .
Omce again Danzos face shrunk as if he had been slapped .
As the majority of anbu captains and jonins instructors agreed to the suggestion .
Danzo was forced to close his mouth , when the daimo also spoke up for Jiraya .
' Dammit !!! '
Danzo cursed in his mind .
Jiraya was stunned
His face going through the emotions as he sighed and said .
" i ... Will be honoured to accepted this position but ... I refuse "
There was pin drop silence in the room as Danzo face darkened again
' He refused !!!! '
' I have been dying for it and he dare refuse !!'
" Everyone i am glad and really honoured that you all think i am capable of handling this position but i am not ... But i have someone who is capable and talented and strong enough to handle this position "
" Tsunade ? " Koharu asked .
Jiraya nodded as everyone who heard her name beamed in acknowledgement.
" Ahh , Princess Tsunade will be perfect for this job of hokage !! "
The daimo was even more pleased as he hand his family had long been patients of tsunade and also Tsunade was a princess of the Land of Fire and one of the legendary Sannin .
Kakashi heard her being mentioned and he couldnt help but recall Narutos evaluation of the three sannins .
His face twitched but thankfull he slways wore his mask and no one noticed him .
" i would like to say something"
Jiraya interrupted as he looked towards Danzo .
Danzo suddenly had a bad feeling as he looked at Jiraya eyeing him .
' What does he want !? '
" Daimo , i would like to suggest that with the addition of Tsunade as the Hokage , i would like to recommend myself as her advisor .
Moreover , i personally think that its high time that konoha administration sees some new blood "
" JIRAYA !!! HOW DARE YOU .... "
Hamura and koharu's face also darkened and looked as if they had their kidneys taken from them .
' We supported you and this is what you do !! Jiraya !! '
Danzos outburst was just that an outburst as no one replied to him but rather eyed him with the gaze of predators .
The root was strong ...yes but not stronger than Anbu , let alone the elite jonins and Jiraya combined .
" Please sit Danzo it isnt good for your health to act soo... Vigorously. I am sure you have had your share of sleepless nights .
All i am suggesting is more rest for your old bones ... You have served konoha for decades, let us young ones take over this burden .
After all that is what Sarutobi sensei always preached... To Pass on the Will of fire to the next generation .
Congrats, you succeeded and i am now ready !! "
" You !!!.... "
" I think thats a great idea Jiraya kun " The daimo interrupted Danzo as he also personally didnt like interacting with Danzo .
Danzo heard this and his face paled , koharu and Hamura also sighed and pulled back Danzo to his seat .
Danzo as if he had lost his soul , looked at the scene in daze .
" Also , I dont think Tsunade will agree to the position with the three of you in the office and as you know her , i dont think you'll like the way Tsunade handles the affairs of Village , with or without you elders "
Jiraya finally left the choice to them .
Face tsunade and lose their respect as they are scolded and overlooked or reture with respect and their dignity .
Koharu and hamura didnt need to think twice as they both nodded and agreed to retire .