A day after returning to Konoha, the ninjas all changed into black formal attire. Tobirama Senju was not buried with the ordinary ninjas, but in a place known only to the successive Hokage.
After burying Tobirama Senju, Konoha and Kumogakure sent Sarutobi and A to re-sign an alliance. Just as Sarutobi returned to Konoha after signing the treaty.
Another shocking piece of news spread through the ninja world: the Second Tsuchikage and the Second Mizukage had also passed away. With the successive deaths of several of the strongest Second Hokage, the ninja world entered a period of peace.
Half a year has passed, and since Tianqi returned to Konoha and was promoted to Jonin, he has started a leisurely life.
Every morning, he would start his morning exercise, then go to Sarutobi to check in, and then go to the mission hall to take on a few simple missions to make a living. After completing the missions, he would rest for a few days. Tianqi could be said to have started to slack off.
Compared to Tensei, Sarutobi's life was quite different. He had to review and approve piles of documents every day, keeping him incredibly busy.
Tianqi walked along the streets of Konoha, watching the people come and go, his face full of smiles, his thoughts returning to before he transmigrated.
In my past life, I stayed at home every day watching anime and playing games, accomplishing nothing. Now, I not only possess great strength, but I also have no worries about making a living. I don't have a mobile phone or a computer, and every day is fulfilling. This is my life!
Tian Qi looked up at the portraits of the First Hokage, the Second Hokage, and the Third Hokage who was being carved. "I wonder who came up with the idea that becoming Hokage requires having a portrait? They must have nothing better to do than be afraid that others won't know they've become Hokage."
"It must have been one of those idiots, Tobirama Senju, who came up with this idea. No one else would be that bored."
Thinking of Tobirama Senju reminded him of the conversation he had with Uchiha Kiyoyo half a year ago.
Six months ago, just over ten days after the war ended, Uchiha Kiyoyo found Tenki at the Guard Department and began a one-on-one private conversation.
"Tianqi, now that Tobirama Senju is dead and the Senju clan has lost most of its members, and with you and Kagami in the Uchiha clan, we can completely overthrow Hiruzen Sarutobi and become Hokage ourselves. What right do people from a small clan have to become Hokage? What do you think of my idea, Tianqi?"
Uchiha Seiyo was full of pride and smugness. He originally wanted to use the war to return to the center of power, but unexpectedly, Senju Tobirama died on the battlefield, and Uchiha Tenki also successfully improved his strength. Now, as long as he launched a coup, he could easily get the position of Hokage.
Indeed, after Madara Uchiha left and the deaths of the two Hokage, the Senju clan no longer had any top-tier fighters, and at that time, the Uchiha could be said to have once overpowered the Senju.
If the Uchiha were to launch a coup now, given that the village doesn't have many powerful fighters and Tianqi possesses the Mangekyou Sharingan, the chances of success would be as high as 70%.
However, Tianqi rejected Uchiha Qingyang's suggestion and led the martial arts faction away from the Uchiha clan's territory to the other side of the village.
Uchiha Kagami also conveyed the news that Uchiha Seiyo was planning a coup to Sarutobi, and for a time the Uchiha clan became a key target of Konoha ninja surveillance.
Upon learning of this, Uchiha Kiyo was so angry that he coughed up blood and fell ill. Under the double blow of Tianqi leading the Martial Arts Faction away and Jing's betrayal, this clan leader successfully met his end in bed.
His son, Uchiha Mori, also successfully rose to become the clan head. Mori, who was about the same age as Tensai, not only became the clan head but also served as the head of the security department, wielding terrifying power for a time. (Here, Uchiha Mori is portrayed as Uchiha Fugaku's father.)
"Tianqi, the Third Hokage is looking for you. Come to the Hokage Building immediately!" Just as Tianqi was staring blankly at the Hokage statue, a Chunin appeared in front of him and delivered the message.
"Okay, I'll be right there."
Upon hearing Tianqi say he would arrive soon, the Chunin climbed onto the wall and left.
Soon, Tianqi arrived at the Hokage Building with a leisurely expression. He pushed open the office door and saw Sarutobi looking down at a document.
"You've arrived, Tianqi. How have you been doing in the village lately?" Sarutobi looked up and saw Tianqi arrive, offering him a warm greeting.
Even a bad attitude won't work. The Uchiha who were previously obedient had the intention to launch a coup. He was afraid that Tianqi would also get involved, and he was so anxious that he couldn't sleep day and night. Fortunately, Tianqi made the right choice and took away many powerful Uchiha clansmen, which prevented the coup from starting. This action completely won him his trust.
"It's the same old thing. When there's something to do, he goes out to do missions. When there's nothing to do, he just wanders around the village." Tianqi pulled up a stool and sat down opposite Sarutobi with a leisurely expression.
"That's perfect, since you're so free, I'll give you a task."
"A mission? Don't tell me it's some kind of life-or-death situation. I don't have a girlfriend, I'm not married, and I haven't lived enough yet." Upon hearing about the mission, Tianqi, fearing trouble, immediately started arguing.
"Don't worry, it won't interfere with your business. It's just helping me recruit three junior genin." Sarutobi rolled his eyes at Tenki's excuse for refusing the mission. Getting married and having children? What a load of nonsense. He's just afraid of trouble.
"Oh, that's easy, I'll take the mission," Tianqi agreed without hesitation when he heard it involved taking on a few ninjas.
"Alright, since you've agreed to take on this mission, let me explain. I recently took on three apprentices at the school. As you know, being the Hokage has a ton of responsibilities. When I'm not busy, I can mentor them, but when I get busy, I don't have the time. So, I'd like you to be the vice-captain and mentor them for a while."
Speaking of this, Sarutobi recalled one of the genin who was giving him a headache. The other two were alright, but he really didn't have a good solution for this genin. In the past few days, he had been wondering if he had been too hasty in taking him on as a disciple.
When Tianqi heard that it was Sarutobi's disciple, his eyes widened. The Third Hokage's disciple was none other than the future Legendary Sannin: Orochimaru, Tsunade, and Jiraiya.
Has Hiruzen Sarutobi already taken the three legendary Sannin as his students? And he wants me to be their vice-captain? Holy crap, this mission is interesting. Looks like I can have some fun with this.
“The other two disciples are not bad, but that disciple named Jiraiya, I don’t know if I misjudged him or if he just doesn’t have much talent. Anyway, you should pay more attention to him,” Sarutobi said to Tenki, shaking his head.
"Alright, I'll go and give them a good talking to tomorrow." After saying that, he walked out of the Hokage Building. Tianqi didn't agree with what Hiruzen Sarutobi had said at all.
Orochimaru's parents were both powerful ninjas, and he himself was a genius ninja. Tsunade, as the granddaughter of the First Hokage, also had extraordinary blood in her veins. Both of them benefited from the influence of their relatives to some extent.
Jiraiya, who had no parents or relatives, rose to the rank of Genin entirely on his own. Tianqi knew that this Jiraiya, who was not highly regarded by Sarutobi, would not only become one of the legendary Sannin in the future, but also start a legendary tale.
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