Chapter 253
The death of the most outstanding elite jonin Maki at the hands of the Akatsuki organization made the situation even worse for the Sand Village, and the morale of the village has been low for a long time.
However, the current situation in the ninja world has forced the Sand Village to elect the fifth generation Kazekage as soon as possible.
Because everyone can foresee that the Ninja World War may come soon.
The Kage is the leader of a village and also the spiritual leader of a village. As long as the Kage is still there, the faith of the village will not be wiped out.
There is no hope for the young generation, and Chiyo can only focus on the younger generation in the village.
Gaara has performed extremely well in the past year and a half. Not only has he changed his past appearance, his strength is also extremely outstanding in the Sand Village, and he is also the ultimate weapon of the Sand Village, the One-Tail Jinchuriki.
Chiyo recommended Gaara as the fifth generation Kazekage of the Sand Village. The senior management of the Sand Village only discussed it for less than an hour and passed the proposal.
The Kazekage is the supreme leader of a village, but the person who serves as the Kazekage may not become the supreme leader of the village.
Gaara is only fourteen years old, and his past misdeeds can be the reason for the village leaders to interfere with the decision of the Kazekage.
Letting a fourteen-year-old Jinchūriki become the Kazekage is probably just like Hinata's previous life, when the powerful ministers in ancient times supported a little emperor, they are just puppets.
The reason why the Sand Village leaders still want to discuss it is nothing more than worrying that Gaara will become like in the past again, and find his sense of existence by killing people.
"The situation in the ninja world is getting more and more tense. According to intelligence, Akatsuki's actions are likely to be launched in the next two years, and the threat of Konoha is also imminent..."
Chiyo looked around with deep eyes, and said indifferently: "If the village can't choose a suitable Kazekage, and can't make a quick decision when encountering a big event, the village will sooner or later have a big event!"
The job of the Kage is to make decisions, and the power of the Kage also comes from the decision.
If everything has to be discussed in a meeting, then the best time for action will undoubtedly be missed.
"Let's start voting!"
The Sand Village has been arguing about the fifth Kazekage for a year and a half. Those who should be persuaded have been persuaded, and those who cannot be persuaded cannot be persuaded no matter what.
The voting process went smoothly. Gaara was elected as the fifth Kazekage of the Sand Village with a large number of votes, becoming the youngest Kage in history.
"It's finally over..."
Chiyo was a little tired. With the help of Ebizo, she slowly got up and said in a faint tone: "The next thing in the village will be handed over to the fifth Kazekage. We old guys should continue to take care of our old age."
When Chiyo was young, she was also a tough guy in the Sand Village. She had competed for power with the second and third Kazekages, and supported the fourth Kazekage.
However, the death of her son and daughter-in-law, and the defection of her grandson, made Chiyo lose all motivation.
Chiyo, who has seen through the world, has no intention of continuing to fight for power. Now she just wants to see her grandson again before she dies.
One day later, the office of the Hokage of Konoha.
"Tsunade-sama, there is a letter from Sand Village." The ninja from the communication class rushed into the Hokage's office.
Tsunade's personality is more carefree, so the ninjas in the village are more relaxed in front of her.
"Oh?"
Tsunade hesitated slightly, took the letter and opened it and took a quick look.
"Sure enough... there are not many people to choose from in Sand Village."
Gaara's election as the fifth generation Kazekage did not surprise Konoha, because no matter from any angle, Gaara is the only suitable candidate for Sand Village.
And those who do not support Gaara's election as Kazekage are just worried that Gaara will go berserk one day and endanger Sand Village.
Tsunade put down the letter, bowed her head and pondered for a long time.
Every family has its own problems. If the problem of Sand Village is that there is no suitable candidate to succeed the fifth generation Kazekage... then Tsunade's current problem is undoubtedly Hinata.
When Hinata resigned from the position of Secretary of the Hokage, it meant that Hinata was more inclined to the family.
Now it seems that everything is fine. Hinata stays at home all day and seems to have no intention of power.
But human hearts are fickle, and no one can predict what will happen in the future.
Once the Hyuga family follows the old path of the Uchiha clan, there will be no other Senju Hashirama in Konoha who can stop Hinata.
Chapter 386 Actually, I am really tired.
Judging a person's threat by guessing is what Danzo does.
Danzo believed that the Akatsuki organization founded by Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan would threaten Konoha based on guesses, so he teamed up with Hanzo to get rid of the Akatsuki organization.
But Tsunade is not a person who makes judgments about a person based on guesses and things that have not happened yet.
Hinata's information so far is still very clean, and she has not done anything to harm Konoha.
Having said that, Hinata's threat does exist.
Sometimes people are so contradictory.
Tsunade did intend to train Hinata to succeed the sixth generation Hokage. At that time, Hinata even had many supporters...supporters headed by Kakashi.
After all, Naruto has not had any shining points so far, and Hinata's performance is much better than Naruto's...
But when Hinata resigned from the position of secretary of the Hokage and did not follow the path arranged by Tsunade, Tsunade no longer wanted Hinata to succeed the sixth generation.
And Hinata's choice of family is also a free choice of her own will, and Tsunade will respect Hinata's choice.
But the crux of the problem is... Hinata is too strong.
Hinata is so powerful that no one can stop her.
The more things you experience, the more you understand that human desires cannot be filled, and once the desires of the strong break out, they often lead to irreversible and terrible consequences.
Now Tsunade can only hope that Hinata can restrain herself, just like Senju Hashirama, restraining herself from doing things that harm the village and the ninja world.
"Well……"
After pondering for a moment, Tsunade turned to look at Shizune and asked, "Kakashi will be back tonight, right?"
Shizune complained ruthlessly: "Tsunade-sama still remembers this..."
Tsunade was too lazy to pay attention to Shizune and said loudly: "This time I am going to Sunagakure Village, let Kakashi and Hinata go together!"
Hinata once captured Gaara alive, and Gaara has now become the fifth Kazekage of Sunagakure Village.
At this time, letting Hinata go to Sunagakure Village to attend Gaara's inauguration ceremony will undoubtedly cause Sunagakure Village to be unhappy, thinking that Konoha is deliberately intimidating Sunagakure Village.
But Tsunade also had her own ideas.
According to the intelligence, Gaara's popularity in Sunagakure Village is still very high, especially among the younger generation, Gaara has almost become an idol.
Even if Hinata has no intention of succeeding as Hokage, letting Hinata understand the responsibilities of the "shadow" and see the village's expectations and trust in the "shadow" will undoubtedly have some positive effects.
If you only see the rights of the shadow but not the responsibilities of the shadow, then you will be like the Uchiha clan, trying to seize power through a coup.
It's one thing to hope that Hinata can control herself, but it doesn't mean that Tsunade doesn't have to do anything.
In fact, so far, Tsunade is still very relieved about Hinata.
After all, Hinata gave up the position of Hokage voluntarily, not because she couldn't become Hokage.
To be honest, if Hinata wanted to, there would be many people in the village supporting Hinata.
I'm afraid that some people in the Hinata family will have some unwanted thoughts because of Hinata's strength.
"Tsunade-sama..."
Just as Shizune was about to say something, Tsunade waved her hand and interrupted: "I have my own thoughts on this matter, so you don't need to say any more!"
It was already night when Hinata received the order.
She walked into the Hokage's office in a daze... If Tsunade's order to summon Hinata was delayed any longer, she would probably see Hinata in pajamas.
People say that people who wake up late must be night owls and will be particularly energetic at night.
But Hinata is different!
Hinata always goes to bed early and gets up late. If she goes to bed late, she will wake up very late...
Tsunade looked at Hinata's confused eyes and explained with a smile: "A letter has just been sent from Sunagakure Village. The inauguration ceremony of the fifth Kazekage will begin in a few days."
"As an ally, Sunagakure Village invites us, Konoha, to Sunagakure Village to attend the Kazekage's inauguration ceremony and discuss the joint Chunin Examination in July this year..."
"Kakashi, Hinata! You two represent Konoha and attend the inauguration ceremony!"
"Eh?"
Hinata was full of reluctance, all her emotions were written on her face, and she retorted righteously: "Why do you let me go? Let someone else go!"
For the first time, Kakashi felt that what Hinata said was full of truth in life, "Tsunade-sama, I just came back from a mission, and it was an S-level mission... You are so good at summoning people!"
Tsunade said calmly: "Leave aside the relationship between the village and Hinata, the relationship between Hinata and Gaara should be the best... Oh! Gaara is the fifth Kazekage!"
Speaking of this, Tsunade glanced at Hinata specifically.
Hinata still looked half asleep.
Tsunade continued: "In addition...Although Konoha and Sand Hidden are allies, Sunagakure Village has never been peaceful. Hinata once captured Gaara alive, and letting Hinata go to Sunagakure Village can be regarded as a sign of loyalty to Sunagakure. A deterrent to the village.”
Kakashi rolled his eyes and said weakly: "The Sunagakure Village must be very unhappy!"
Hinata agreed very much: "9494, if you let me go, wouldn't it be to provoke!"
This mission to Sha Yin has a different meaning from the last mission to Sha Yin.
The last time I went to Sunagakure Village, Gaara was still not the Kazekage. But Gaara is now the fifth generation Kazekage, and letting Hinata go to Sunagakure Village is obviously an upright provocation to Sunagakure.
Tsunade snorted softly and said loudly: "What do you think the Joint Chunin Examination is about?"
"The peace between Ninja Village and Ninja Village has always been maintained by strength. If Hinata goes to Gaara's inauguration ceremony, maybe Sunagakure Village will feel unhappy, but they will be able to live in peace for a long time."
Hinata continued to criticize: "Even if Sunagakure Village keeps its rules openly, it will still make little moves behind the scenes!"
Kakashi nodded repeatedly and agreed: "Compared to the obvious danger, the hidden danger is more terrifying!"
"Since when did you two start colluding?"
Tsunade was furious, slapped the table and roared: "I am the Hokage of Konoha, listen to me!"
"yes!"
Hinata and Kakashi obeyed the order and looked at each other helplessly. Kakashi said: "It's too late today. Let's go back and rest for the night. Let's start again early tomorrow morning!"
Hinata lamented: "Let's leave the day after tomorrow!"
"Kakashi-sensei, I will fly you there, it will be much faster."
Kakashi thought about it for a while, sighed, and agreed: "If you can fly faster, we can actually set off the day after tomorrow..."
"Get out of here, both of you!"
Tsunade's forehead was throbbing with veins, and she said angrily: "I want to see you at the gate of Konoha at 7 o'clock tomorrow morning, and I will wait for you in person!"
"Yes!"
Hinata and Kakashi supported each other and walked out of the Hokage's office, leaving Tsunade with two lonely and tired figures.
"It's okay that Kakashi just came back from a mission... Hyuga Hinata!!! You stay at home all day without going out, what are you tired of!!!"
Even after walking out of the Hokage's office, Hinata could still hear Tsunade's roar coming from the office.
Chapter 387 We are foreign guests
Kakashi looked at Hinata with a strange look in his eyes, and Hinata shrugged and glanced at Kakashi with contempt.
"Maybe I got it from you!"
Whether fatigue can be contagious is a very serious topic, but this is not what we are going to discuss today.
After being lazy for so long, Hinata finally has a new mission...to go to the Sand Village to attend the inauguration ceremony of Gaara's Wind Shadow.
As for why Tsunade asked her to go, Hinata was too lazy to think about it.
The scenery of the desert is also beautiful, with smoke rising from the desert and the setting sun over the long river. Others travel at public expense, but Hinata not only travels at public expense this time, but also earns money.
After returning home and having a good sleep, Hinata appeared at the gate of Konoha on time at seven o'clock the next morning.
Of course, this so-called "seven o'clock on time" refers to Hinata's own watch... As for what time other people's watches are, that is none of Hinata's business.
Kakashi also lived up to his reputation as the "king of lateness". When Hinata arrived, Kakashi had not arrived yet.
Tsunade obviously knew what kind of people Hinata and Kakashi were. Although she kept saying that she would wait for Hinata and Kakashi at the gate of Konoha at seven o'clock in the morning. But Hinata asked the gatekeepers Izumo and Zitetsu, the brothers in distress, and they admitted that they had not seen the Hokage for many days.