Be the Main God from Naruto - Chapter 49
Konoha, the Hokage’s office.
At this moment, besides the Fifth Hokage Tsunade, the other two members of the legendary Sannin are also present, seemingly waiting quietly for the outcome of a certain event.
A Leaf ANBU, wearing a raccoon mask, suddenly appeared in front of Tsunade and reported in a low voice about the recent events.
“Report, Lord Hokage, including Hiruzen Sarutobi, Menma Uzumaki, and Mito Menma, a total of 57 ninjas followed Danzo in leaving.”
Danzo would be surprised to see this person.
Among the Leaf ANBU guards he “personally killed” earlier, this one was included.
“Understood.”
Tsunade turned her head to look at Orochimaru, “Let’s hear your thoughts.”
Orochimaru’s tongue, snake-like, flicked across his lips, smiling wickedly: “Eradicate them all.”
He had seen all of Danzo’s maneuvers and even staged a play to lure him out and capture him in one fell swoop.
Years ago, Danzo coerced Kabuto to join the Foundation for orphanage funding, spying among the nations while also leaving a mole within the Foundation.
The value of a spy lies exactly in this.
“Rejected.”
Tsunade decisively denied Orochimaru’s suggestion, “It is because we couldn’t bring ourselves to harm these people that we imprisoned them. Even if they escape now, it cannot serve as an excuse for slaughter.”
After all, those ninjas taken by Danzo had dedicated years of their lives, contributing their sweat and blood to Konoha; to just kill them would certainly provoke thoughts among the civilians.
Preventing people’s speech is harder than stopping a river; political struggles are brutal but involve compromises and necessary concessions.
“Hmph.”
Orochimaru snorted coldly, “Then keep a close eye on them and ensure they don’t cause trouble.”
His latest experiment was at a critical juncture. Although he was not worried about Danzo and his followers—who he considered no more than dry bones—he was concerned about potential disruptions to his work.
With that, Orochimaru’s body gradually turned into a pool of clear water.
This was a water clone.
Through genetics and biochemical science, Orochimaru acquired five types of chakras, only lacking Yin and Yang to complete the collection of seven attributes.
It wasn’t so much his obsession with power; Orochimaru was merely enjoying the thrill of collecting and completing his research.
Watching Orochimaru’s transformation into water, Tsunade shook her head, gathered her spirits, and said to Tayuya nearby: “Release Might Guy, Asuma Sarutobi, and Kurenai Yuhi.”
“However, restrict their movements for the next two years and require weekly reports and reflections on their thoughts.”
Tayuya was a good girl, never talking back to her mentor, and even if she had constructive criticism, she would carry out the assigned tasks before making suggestions.
“Yes, Lord Tsunade!”
Jiraiya, lying down in a carefree posture, suddenly felt a sharp gaze sweep over him and instantly shuddered.
He looked confusedly at Tsunade: “Ah? So I’m free to go?”
Truthfully, Jiraiya didn’t understand why he needed to make the trip if he wasn’t required to voice opinions.
He didn’t realize that this was Tsunade’s way of helping him and Orochimaru establish their images and statuses.
In the realm of propaganda, if you don’t claim the ground, the enemy will. With this in mind, upon becoming the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade began arranging for promotional efforts.
The misdeeds Danzo and the other two advisors from the elder council had committed were exposed, causing an uproar among the villagers of Konoha.
Why did Naruto Uzumaki, the son of the Fourth Hokage, suffer the most tragic childhood?
Why did Konoha’s hero, Sakumo Hatake, known as the White Fang, commit suicide?
Why, during the Nine-Tails’ attack on Konoha, was Minato Namikaze, the one with the greatest survival skills, the one who died?
The mixture of true and false news spread, making the villagers of Konoha despise Danzo and others.
The effect was very good, but it also had negative impacts.
Whether the elder council and advisors were necessary became a hot topic in Konoha.
Tsunade was not worried about Orochimaru’s standing.
After all, the Leaf’s Technology Department wasn’t just for show. Many of Orochimaru’s research results, when brought to light, could make the villagers of Konoha remember his contributions and glory while enjoying a better life.
But what about Jiraiya
?
He was just a vulgar writer of erotic fiction, rarely showing his face in decision-making processes; what could he use to solidify his status?
Tsunade sighed and decided to have a frank talk with Jiraiya.
Many conflicts and disputes arise from inadequate communication.
“What… you were worried about that?”
Jiraiya burst out laughing: “I say, you’re thinking too much. What are we now? Reincarnation! You don’t think Konoha is our future, do you?”
This revelation struck Tsunade like a thunderclap.
Yes…
For reincarnations, Konoha, the Land of Fire, and even the entire ninja world are too small, far too small!
Their future battleground and home are the endless seas of stars and the myriad dimensions.
Grateful that Jiraiya could enlighten her, Tsunade regained her senses and felt a headache coming on.
Promoting “League of Glory,” a virtual reality game, was proving much more difficult than anticipated.
To be fair, this VR game was truly miraculous; the combat experience gained within it could be directly applied in reality.
Scouting, attacking, defending, probing, managing chakra consumption, precisely distributing every bit of energy…
Although many experiences couldn’t be directly transferred to reality, they qualified as perfect ninja training machines.
But precisely because it was so miraculous and hard to believe, even as the Hokage, Tsunade found almost no one willing to take her word for it.
Orochimaru, who even designed a production line, fully understood the blueprints for the game helmets. Since no rare materials were needed, mass production was entirely feasible.
With a tentative mindset, Tsunade consulted Jiraiya about this issue.
“Hmm… indeed, it’s hard for people to accept, as it’s epoch-making.”
Jiraiya proved the adage that even a fool has one insight.
Scratching his head, he suggested: “Move the Chunin Exams up before the mission deadline, bribe the daimyo of the Five Great Nations with some treasures to help promote it, create a ‘Greatest Chunin Exam Ever’ media buzz, and then promote the game helmets during the exam, should work, right?”
His suggestion was simple, but Tsunade instantly fleshed out the plan’s details.
“After this task is completed, I’ll give you thirty percent more reward points! I only want the Destiny Gem!”
Tsunade solemnly made a promise.
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