Chapter 38: Shuo Mao's consideration
Chapter 38 Shuo Mao's Considerations
Konoha 36, June.
The climate in the forest began to become a bit hot and irritating.
It has been three months since Baishi left the village to carry out his mission.
During the period, I encountered a total of eleven waves of enemies. Except for the lineup of five Jōnin in the first month, the combat effectiveness of the Sand Hidden troops I encountered afterwards seemed very weak.
Sometimes, Sakumo, the Jonin, doesn't need to make a move. He just needs to hold the line from the sidelines, and the three of Shiraishi can cooperate to wipe out several times the number of enemies.
As the number of battles increased, the combat experience of the three of Baishi was also accumulating, and their cooperation became better and better.
In order to study new tactics, Shiraishi collected materials locally and searched for materials for making smoke bombs in the wild.
Fortunately, when it came out, some simple and small instruments were sealed in the scroll. When resting, Shiraishi would take it out and make smoke bombs.
Shuo Mao is no stranger to this kind of thing.
If Liuli and Ayane pay attention to the accumulation of hard power, then Baishi is undoubtedly the one with the best knowledge and the most flexible mind among the three.
Shuo Mao appreciates that he can still keep a calm and not anxious attitude to study and enrich himself during the war.
Therefore, Shuo Mao proposed the special training of Shiraishi.
Teach Shiraishi some practical knife skills.
In the field of medical ninjutsu and research, I can't help Shiraishi, but as a jounin who is good at swordsmanship, Sakumo feels that I can teach Shiraishi the skills of using a sword so that he has a certain fighting ability.
Cooperating with Liuli and Ayane in this way, the overall combat effectiveness of the three will definitely be greatly improved.
Shiraishi was a little surprised at Shuo Mao's offer of special training, but he didn't refuse.
When he was free, he would practice knife skills with Shuo Mao.
The weapon he uses is a standard ninja sword, which is slightly longer than the White Fang Short Sword, but it is several levels worse than the White Fang Short Sword in terms of chakra transmission.
After all, ordinary weapons cannot conduct chakra that changes in nature. Once they encounter a sophisticated weapon that can conduct chakra, they are easy to break.
Afternoon, when the sun is strong.
"Hey, remember not to come over and take a peek."
Liuli and Ayane took clean new clothes to avoid people peeking at them while they were taking a bath, so they came here to remind them.
Baishi promised to answer: "Don't worry, you go ahead, even if you die, I will watch over Teacher Shuo Mao."
"I'm talking about you, not Teacher Shuo Mao."
"..."
No matter how crazy he is, he will never peek at a twelve-year-old girl taking a bath.
Liuli's vigilant eyes of perverts hurt Shiraishi's heart a little.
"It doesn't matter if Bai Shi-kun comes over to take a peek, because I will make Bai Shi-kun physically unable to become a qualified man again."
Ayane smiled softly, as if she meant something.
While it makes people feel like a spring breeze, they can't help shivering.
Watching Liuli and Ayane leave, Shiraishi sighed and said, "Really, what time is it, and I have to take a bath, not camping."
"No way, these months are either fighting or traveling, so it's good to let them relax. And it's very close to Konoha's sentry point, which is safer than other places."
Shuo Mao added from the side.
Baishi had no choice but to nod his head, agreeing with Shuo Mao.
In the dense forest, there is a gentle breeze, which is mixed with a little irritating heat.
Under such circumstances, Shiraishi wanted to take a peaceful nap under the shade of the tree.
"Is the situation on the front line still unclear?"
Baishi sat under the shade of a tree, and took out his water cup to drink.
"Ah, although Orochimaru and the others are there, the opponent is the third Kazekage himself, so it's not so easy to win."
Shuo Mao also sat down and said to Baishi.
Although the Konoha ninjas on the front line are generally better than the sand hidden ninjas, the lack of decisive and powerful ninjas at the same level as the contemporary Five Kages is also the reason for the stalemate on the front line.
"If Hokage-sama comes out in this situation, it might be able to turn the tide of the battle all at once."
Sakumo shook his head regarding Shiraishi's opinion and said: "Konoha is different from the four ninja villages. The Land of Fire is located in the middle of the mainland and surrounded by four major countries. There are too many things to consider. Hokage himself rushed to the battlefield. This is an emergency that will only happen as a last resort."
"It's not easy being Hokage..."
"Yeah, it's Hokage after all."
"Ms. Sakumo, have you ever thought about being Hokage?"
Baishi asked suddenly.
Since there is nothing left and right, I hope to chat about some interesting topics to pass the time.
Sakumo smiled wryly and said, "Forget it, please forgive me. I'm not the type to be Hokage. I don't understand politics at all."
"That's not right, Sakumo-sensei's appeal to be Hokage is louder than Sannin."
"Having said that, Hokage-sama is still in good health, I have never considered this issue."
Shiraishi nodded in understanding.
Three Hokage’s reputation in Konoha Village is indeed very good. I heard from Liuli that even the Uchiha clan has a harmonious relationship with the Three Hokage, and they have good transactions with each other.
It is conceivable that the third Hokage has a very big heart.
But...how many years can this kind of heart and courage last?
Third Hokage is forty-six years old this year, and after another ten years in the position of Hokage, it will be the age to abdicate.
The older a person is, the more scruples they have.
The ambitions of young people will become more and more powerless as they grow older.
Uchiha's garrison has more power than Hokage's directly subordinate Anbu.
This is not only the trust in Uchiha, but also its vigilance and advice.
Third Hokage doesn’t care now because he is strong enough and prestige is great enough. Even if something happens to Uchiha, he is confident that he can solve it by himself, even by using force.
But this kind of self-confidence cannot last forever.
Therefore, selecting a new Hokage within ten years to take over the position of the third Hokage is the real way for Konoha to strengthen the village.
At that time, Sakumo was only in his thirties, the golden age for a ninja to be at his peak.
It is estimated that the strength at that time was stronger than it is now.
With prestige, strength, loyalty, and character, even if he himself doesn't want to be Hokage, everyone will try their best to force him to become Hokage.
"In short, if Mr. Shuo Mao is willing to fight for the position of Hokage, it will definitely bring a new trend of thought to the village."
"You say that I'm not interested in Hokage anymore. I think life is good now. Because once I become Hokage, I won't be able to go out to perform missions like this and fight side by side with my companions in the village."
"what a pity…"
Shiraishi sighed.
"Let me go find something to eat. There is not enough food in the backpack. I will leave the task of the two of them to protect the flower envoys to you."
"learn."
Looking at Shuo Mao's receding figure, Baishi watched it for a while, then looked away.
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