"That is the literal meaning!" Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head slightly. "At least Jiraiya is still young right now. He also loves this village and has immense potential. I even believe that he will be the strongest among the three in the future.
However, there are underlying issues with his personality. He will become a powerhouse and a very reliable person, but in other aspects, he cannot compare to Tsunade and Orochimaru.
As for Tsunade and Orochimaru, both are suitable, but I am more optimistic about Orochimaru."
There was one point he didn't mention. Although the Senju clan was gone, and Tsunade didn't even use the surname Senju, if Tsunade were to become Hokage, it would be hard to guarantee that other troubles wouldn't arise. Tsunade herself didn't have that intention either.
On the contrary, Orochimaru was truly born as a commoner. If he had the help of the Uchiha, his future path would be even better.
Regarding this point, Sarutobi Hiruzen had actually always been consistent. Just like when he started grooming Namikaze Minato, he placed Uchiha Obito in his hands, thereby establishing a relationship with the Uchiha clan. Hatake Kakashi's connections were also not low; even though the White Fang was gone and Kakashi hadn't fully grown yet, his invisible influence could not be underestimated.
"Then let it be Orochimaru!" Utatane Koharu said very thoughtfully.
"Mm, but it is still a bit too early to say these things now!" Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded slightly and said no more. A strange look flashed in his eyes. Who exactly killed Kagami?
Damn it, don't let me find out.
...
Uchiha Kage walked along the streets of the Uchiha clan, wandering east and west. He seemed to be strolling aimlessly. Well, at least that's what most people thought. Only Uchiha Kage knew that he was looking for red packets.
Red packets could indeed help him become stronger!
After obtaining the Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo template, Uchiha Kage felt that his talent had not just doubled; it was far simpler than that. His Chakra had multiplied, and his physical fitness had also improved significantly.
At this moment, he urgently hoped to open other red packets.
Fortunately, there were quite a few ordinary red packets on the street.
"Ding, host opened the red packet and obtained a Kunai made of pure gold." Hmm, it seems quite profitable. Hide it for now. If I run out of money in the future, I can sell it for a lot of money.
"Ding, host opened the red packet and obtained the Ninjutsu: Earth Style: Mud Wall. Do you wish to learn it?"
"Learn!"
Uchiha Kage agreed without hesitation. The Mud Wall is a classic Ninjutsu in Naruto, especially when carving a dog head on it.
"Ding, host opened the red packet and obtained a small Space Ring!" Hearing the system prompt, a smile appeared on Uchiha Kage's face. This seemed nice.
With a Space Ring, it wouldn't be abrupt when he took things out in the future. After putting on the Space Ring, he found that the space inside was about ten cubic meters. It wasn't huge, but it wasn't small either; it was certainly enough for current use.
"Ding, host opened the red packet and obtained a box of Baixiang Instant Noodles."
Alright, supporting a conscientious enterprise. For this point, I give it a like.
"Ding, host opened the red packet and obtained a box of White Flower Snake Grass Water." System, are you sure you're not joking? Can humans drink this stuff?
In his previous life, he had heard of the prestige of White Flower Snake Grass Water. This thing was considered one of the worst-tasting drinks.
Now he actually opened it. In the future, whoever provokes him, he will make them drink this stuff!
"Ding, host opened the red packet and obtained 1% progress for the Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo template. Do you wish to fuse?" Hearing the system prompt, Uchiha Kage's eyes lit up with joy. Even the progress of Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo can be increased?
It seems he doesn't necessarily have to keep developing it himself; opening red packets also has a chance to gain progress. For Uchiha Kage, this was a good thing.
He had previously unlocked the Two-Tomoe Sharingan, and now he had 8% progress. With another 1%, he should be able to improve a bit, right?
"System, can I store it first and not fuse it immediately?" Uchiha Kage silently asked the system.
"It can be kept for 24 hours!" The system's voice made Uchiha Kage breathe a sigh of relief. 24 hours was enough for Uchiha Kage to find a place to fuse the progress.
If he improved his strength for no reason in public and was sensed by some people, it would cause him some trouble.
"Ding, host opened the red packet and obtained Sauerkraut personally made by Uzumaki Mito, with Uzumaki Mito's foot skin on it!"
Σ(っД;)っ Holy crap, System, are you sure you're not joking?
You can even bring out something like this? Are you serious? Uzumaki Mito's foot skin?
If it were the foot skin from when Uzumaki Mito was young, that would be one thing, but now...
He admitted that Uzumaki Mito was indeed beautiful when she was young. However, now she was an old lady. As Uchiha Kagami's son, he had seen Uzumaki Mito before. It seemed that this lady, ever since Senju Hashirama died, hadn't deliberately maintained her appearance, which was a pity.
"Ding, host opened the red packet and obtained 10 liters of Half-Immortal Beast Coconut Milk!" (﹁﹁)~→ Is this Coconut Milk the Coconut Milk I'm thinking of?
Hehehehe, seems nice!