Of course, ordinary Senju bloodline members are not qualified to mobilize this power, but those who have awakened Wood Release are! Especially this ninja who awakened Wood Release when he was still very young.

As the Hokage of Konoha, his power and strength were enough for him to easily annihilate any ninja clan that threatened his rule. Even the famous Senju clan had now completely declined, leaving only his disciple, Tsunade Senju, wandering the ninja world.

The Uchiha clan, this long-standing thorn in his side, finally exhausted his patience after so many years of friction, and was completely wiped out a few days ago, leaving only a name behind.

After the Senju and Uchiha clans, the Hyuga clan, which had recently become somewhat rebellious, also became docile and obedient again after being suppressed in the past.

But these are only the forces visible to the naked eye of Konoha. Even though the ninja clans have weakened to this extent, they are still the true core of Konoha's power. As for Senju Ryoun, who is truly capable of mobilizing all the power of Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes were constantly shifting between light and shadow.

It's impossible to eliminate him; not only would all the ninja clans in Konoha disagree, but even he himself couldn't bear to do it.

Moreover, the Senju clan has long been bound to Konoha. As long as this child realizes this, then no matter who becomes Hokage, he will be Konoha's sharpest blade and its thickest wall. Based on this alone, he must protect Senju Ryoun. After all, he is old and now needs to pave the way for his chosen successor.

As for who his chosen successor is?

Looking at the message sent back by the Anbu of the Land of Fire, knowing that his troublesome son was about to return to Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a long, deep breath.

If the transfer of power in Konoha can be smooth, his son still has a chance. As for Danzo?

"We'll be best friends for life, won't we?"

Muttering some dangerous words, Hiruzen Sarutobi secretly made a decision.

After all, when it comes to political maneuvering, neither his foolish son, nor even any of the younger generation in Konoha who are capable of becoming the Fifth Hokage, can compare to him. Let him take this filthy glove and the dark-stained dagger with him to the very end!

This was the last thing he could do for Konoha as the Hokage.