The Ino–Shika–Chō trio, that is, the Nara clan, the Yamanaka clan, and the Akimichi clan. Among these three clans, the heads of the Yamanaka clan and the Nara clan are both clear-minded and intelligent individuals. Although the head of the Akimichi clan is not good at using his brain, he can understand the intentions and actions of his two good friends.
Therefore, although the head of the Akimichi clan initially furrowed his brow, as if he wanted to say something, he saw that his two good friends did not make any other gestures, so he also remained silent.
Although he himself really dislikes this kind of mental work, if his two good friends have already expressed their stance, then he is also happy to agree. After all, no matter what, their Ino–Shika–Chō trio has to stand together.
"Hokage-sama... This Mr. Luffy, where exactly is he from? Or, to put it more bluntly... what support and help can he offer to our Konoha Village for him to be able to take on this position of elder?" The speaker was Tsume Inuzuka, the head of the Inuzuka clan.
This person was the mother of Kiba Inuzuka and Hana Inuzuka, and also the current head of the Inuzuka clan. Although she was a woman, her strength was not inferior. Her ninja dog Kuromaru, whom she kept by her side, even participated in this gathering.
After all, the Inuzuka clan is different from other ninja clans; ninja dogs are a part of their strength and a quite important part at that. In almost all cases, they act together with their ninja dogs.
In fact, in this regard, the Aburame clan has reached the "extreme." After all, they usually carry the tiny insects they use for ninjutsu under their clothes, on their skin! These types of ninjas—the Aburame clan and the Inuzuka clan they will not separate from their battle partners.
The reason Tsume Inuzuka stood up to ask was twofold: On one hand, it was because she was Konoha's ninja dog breeder. Compared to other ninjas, she was more sensitive, and coupled with long-term contact with ninja dogs rather than ninjas,
she spoke and acted more directly, in a straightforward manner. On the other hand, it was because she was, after all, a woman, and the only female ninja at this meeting.
Women, in the ninja world, are the same; even if they make mistakes, compared to men, they are more easily forgiven. Moreover, for the head of the Inuzuka clan to act this way wouldn't be particularly outstanding.
The current elders of Konoha, although their help in battle is limited, Konoha's continued existence relies not just on battle; their other contributions are not to be underestimated. And the elders of Konoha have contributed the most to all matters of public welfare, besides the Hokage himself.
How could such an important position or status be given away so easily? In fact, Tsume Inuzuka's statement very much reflected the thoughts of the heads of Konoha's other major ninja clans. Such a thing, such a statement, was truly most fitting for Tsume Inuzuka to say.
"Hmm... Does anyone else have any questions?" The old Hokage nodded, indicating that he knew. Then he looked at the other prominent figures in the village. Everyone remained silent. Their thoughts seemed to be quite similar to those of the Inuzuka clan head.
At this moment, it was instead Luffy, the subject of their discussion, who appeared to be completely spiritless. He seemed to have fallen asleep! The old Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi helplessly shook his head.
"This Mr. Luffy... Hmm, to put it bluntly, his strength, you all should have a general idea." Several people, these were the leaders of the groups, exchanged glances, nodding slightly. This was also true. After all, ordinary ninjas wouldn't recognize Danzo Shimura.
These true core members of Konoha, of course, knew Danzo's strength and identity. And Luffy had fought a great battle with Danzo, and even had the upper hand! Although Danzo seemed to have some other techniques he hadn't displayed even the Hokage himself couldn't fully grasp the details of this leader of the ANBU Root organization now.
But... based on their previous observations (biag). Not only that guy Danzo, but Luffy also seemed to have not shown all his strength! The information obtained from Kakashi indicates that this outsider named Luffy should have another power,
stronger and more obvious, a power that can turn him into a white warrior. And in this battle between him and Danzo, Luffy didn't seem to use such means to greet the enemy...
"Mr. Luffy didn't show any malicious intent; on the contrary, we were rude."
"So, this 'elder,' or rather, 'honorary elder' position, is a way to give Mr. Luffy an explanation."
The old Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the meeting attendees and said slowly, "Secondly, it's also to ask Mr. Luffy for help, to let us understand..." Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Luffy, whose head was already nodding, seemingly about to fall asleep. "To let us understand his environment, and even the power system used in his hometown!"
If the previous statement was merely polite formality, then this latter sentence truly demonstrated the underlying power of Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage who had served the longest. The power Luffy possessed, at this moment, was already deeply ingrained in everyone present.
It was definitely not something that had developed over so many years in their ninja world. This was a completely new power... And next, if Konoha could independently master, or at least be the first to master these powers, there was no doubt that it would be of immense benefit to the village's strength in the entire ninja world!
To be honest, although Konoha is still flourishing, it is incomparable to the era of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju. At that time, the First Hokage, with his own power, subjugated the Nine Tailed Beasts, and then, as the master, distributed them to several other large villages.
Almost in one fell swoop, Konoha made a name for itself in the entire ninja world. The title "God of Shinobi" was irrevocably placed upon Hashirama Senju's head! At that time, Konoha, the Hokage, were definitely synonyms for the strongest existence in the ninja world!
But now, Konoha's strength, and the Hokage's strength, are both... it's already difficult to say that there's no one else in the ninja world who can rival me. If this Luffy is a one-time opportunity, Konoha will definitely not let him go. They must firmly grasp him in their own hands! The Hokage proposed this idea, and the other ninja clan heads of Konoha seemed to have understood.
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