Because he had already realized that this child no longer cared about Konoha.
Despite his rampage in Iwagakure, he definitely hadn't done those things for Konoha's sake.
What those things were, only the child himself knew.
Besides, he couldn't be forced any further.
If he could return to Konoha from Iwagakure, he could easily leave.
He was only six years old.
If he let a six-year-old who could defeat a Kage-level ninja leave, it would be a dereliction of duty on his part as the Third Hokage, especially now, when Konoha was in dire need of manpower.
"What?
Third Hokage, you want me out! You want me out for a child?"
Danzo glared angrily at the Third Hokage.
"Please leave.
And from this moment on, don't mention sending this child to 'Root' again. Please leave!" the Third Hokage reiterated earnestly.
"You, you…"
Danzo glared angrily at the Third Hokage, then glanced at Hyuga Ranmo, and stormed out of the Hokage's office.
With Shimura Danzo gone, the tense atmosphere in the office eased considerably.
The Third Hokage had many questions for Hyuga Ayame, but now it seemed the boy harbored deep misunderstandings about Konoha.
Having experienced so much at such a young age, he probably trusted no one but those who truly cared for him.
Besides, Tsunade wasn't here; if she were, things might have turned around.
They absolutely couldn't pressure the boy any further today; they had to keep him calm.
"Hyuga Ayame, don't worry.
We brought you here for no other reason than this.
The people from Iwagakure have left. I just want to ask one question, just one: Did you really wreak havoc in Iwagakure half a month ago, defeat Onoki, and capture their Tailed Beast Jinchuriki?"
The Third Hokage stared intently at him. Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, standing beside him, took a small step forward, as if afraid they wouldn't hear his answer.
They knew there was no need to ask further. Onoki was the Third Tsuchikage, a Kage-level figure with over forty years of service; how could his words be false?
They were simply too curious and really wanted to hear a direct answer from the person involved.
The Third Hokage's fingers crumpled into a ball as he stared intently at Hyuga Ranmo, his head bowed.
Jiraiya, standing beside him, was also unusually tense, his gaze fixed on him.
He truly hadn't expected this kid to have destroyed Iwagakure.
Seeing that they hadn't done anything too outrageous, Hyuga Ranmo nodded. "Yes!"
With that simple word, the four people in front of him all breathed a sigh of relief.
No wonder Iwagakure was the first of the Five Great Ninja Villages to announce its withdrawal from the Third Shinobi World War; their stronghold had been attacked, leaving them unable to fight any longer.
"Can I ask one more question?
Just one!"
The Third Hokage squatted down, meeting Hyuga Ranmo's gaze at him.
His attitude was exceptionally gentle, as if afraid he might refuse.
"Go ahead..." Hyuga Ranmo said calmly.
"Where is the Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beast?
You captured the Jinchuriki of Iwagakure?"
Now that this question had been posed, the other three people's gazes fell on him again.
"Release him!"
Hyuga Ranmo replied casually.
"What a pity, what a pity..." Koharu almost jumped up, but only for a moment before regaining her composure.
"Oh, good, good, let him go...it's good that he's let him go..." The Third Hokage laughed, standing up. He couldn't ask any more questions, even though he really wanted to know more, more details, but he really couldn't ask anymore.
"Can I go home now?"
Hyuga Ranmo asked.
At this moment, he truly admired the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
No wonder he could become Hokage. He had already prepared himself mentally when he left the school in front of Onoki and the Konoha higher-ups.
If Konoha forced him to do something he didn't want to do, he would have to leave forever. If they made him join "Root," he would kill Danzo before leaving...
But the Third Hokage actually kicked Danzo out right in front of him.
He also told him never to mention making Hyuga Ranmo join the Root again.
Not only that, he was also very kind to him, only asking two questions and saying nothing else.
This was to give him space in Konoha.
Such a large space, his home, his friends and teachers—how could he possibly just leave?
The Third Hokage truly lived up to his name; excellent methods!
That afternoon, Jiraiya returned home and dragged him to the bathhouse.
He skipped school that afternoon, and the two spent the entire afternoon comfortably in the bathhouse.
Afterwards, Jiraiya gave him a gift.
When Hyuga Lanmo received the scroll, his jaw nearly dropped.
He looked around, as if afraid someone would see, then turned back to Jiraiya in surprise: "Sir, is this a forbidden technique?"
"Yes!
What you need!"
Jiraiya raised an eyebrow, a knowing look on his face.
Seeing no one around, Hyuga Lanmo opened it. The first line read, "Hashirama Senju's own handwriting!"
Seeing these six words, Hyuga Lanmo felt the hairs on the back of his head stand on end.
He turned to look at Jiraiya, his heart pounding with excitement.
He possesses Wood Release chakra, but because he copied and learned it from Obito Uchiha, whose Wood Release abilities were limited, his Wood Release abilities are also limited.
Through continuous effort, he can now use Wood Release chakra freely, but he faces a significant problem: Wood Release ninjutsu.
Obito Uchiha doesn't know any of Hashirama Senju's Wood Release techniques; he primarily uses basic Wood Release ninjutsu, the Wood Splinter Technique, and Advent of a World of Trees.
He can't use other techniques due to his limited Wood Release chakra and lack of knowledge about ninjutsu refinement and hand seals.
Even Madara Uchiha and Danzo, who later received implants of Hashirama Senju's cells, can only use basic Wood Release; they lack the advanced techniques.
Hyuga Ayame possesses eight chakra natures, so if he wanted, Wood Release chakra could become his original chakra like Hashirama Senju's.
However,having Wood Release chakra without knowing the proper ninjutsu and hand seals prevented him from delving deeper into its study.
Now, the small scroll Jiraiya gave him was actually Hashirama Senju's own handwritten notes, which thrilled Hyuga Ayame—it was a treasure!
He looked at Jiraiya in disbelief, who made a shushing gesture: "Shh, I stole it from the secret vault.
Don't tell anyone, not even Tsunade, understand?"
Hyuga Ayame nodded repeatedly, his eyes shining, and asked in a low voice, "How did you know I know Wood Release, sir?"
"Last night I saw you use Wood Release to make the sapling sprout!"
Jiraiya replied softly.
"I don't understand these things.
You take a good look.
I'll go check next door..."
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