Sarutobi Hiruzen felt a little weary.
Whenever it came to external affairs, Akihara Kagura's thoughts were often extreme. If a problem could be solved by killing, she never considered a second option.
For example, from the documents Sarutobi Hiruzen casually pulled out: "The Artisan Ninja Village wants to raise the price of ninja tools for Konoha. We need to send someone for negotiation..."
"Kill the people who want to raise the price."
Akihara Kagura's ideas were very practical.
For instance, with another document Sarutobi Hiruzen pulled out: "There has been a conflict between the Land of Waterfall and the Land of Frost. They hope we can help mediate..."
"Destroy those two villages and annex their land."
Akihara Kagura's ideas always started from Konoha's interests.
After hearing Akihara Kagura's approach, Sarutobi Hiruzen could only smoke heavily.
If Sarutobi Hiruzen had to evaluate Akihara Kagura, actually, this child really suited the Root, not so much being a Hokage...
But...
This won't do!
No matter which Hokage it was, seeing a sapling like Akihara Kagura, they wouldn't waste it, and must find a way to train this child to become the next one!
Sarutobi Hiruzen finished a pipe of smoke, and started processing affairs in front of Akihara Kagura, teaching him how things should be done.
"First, handle the issue with Lord Mizukage."
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Akihara Kagura, gently educating: "We must first send the Dark Department to escort the Fourth Mizukage back to The Hidden Mist Village, then request Lord Mizukage allow the Hokage to visit The Hidden Mist Village, avoiding making him think he is a hostage..."
This was just a verbal excuse.
In reality, Sarutobi Hiruzen would never leave Konoha recklessly to visit another ninja village, and this visiting agreement in the future could be canceled anytime.
"Isn't he just a hostage?"
Akihara Kagura looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen and even suggested the person involved speak for themselves: "The Fourth Mizukage Yagura is well aware of being a hostage. Otherwise, I could bring him over to ask him..."
"But we cannot treat him as a hostage..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen hoped this child understood his deep meaning: "If you were sent to The Hidden Mist Village, residing there for two years..."
"It wouldn't be that bad?"
Akihara Kagura thought for a while and answered: "If the people of The Hidden Mist Village didn't make my stay pleasant, I would just destroy The Hidden Mist Village..."
"..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen once again held the pipe, blew a dense smoke ring, and shook the bell to gather a team from the Dark Department, immediately instructing them to act as required.
This matter must be implemented quickly.
After all, the conflict between Konoha's high-level and the Uchiha was getting more serious. Quickly sending away the Fourth Mizukage Yagura would avoid issues with this Three-Tailed Jinchuriki.
Yagura had stayed in Konoha for quite some time.
During this period, the relations between Konoha and The Hidden Mist Village have greatly eased, and trade between the Land of Fire and the Land of Water was flourishing. There was no longer a need to keep him.
Sarutobi Hiruzen also issued orders to send envoys to the Artisan Ninja Village for negotiation, hoping the Artisan Ninja Village could maintain the original price, otherwise Konoha would reduce the purchase of ninja tools annually. In non-war times, a great country ninja village didn't require many ninja tools.
Besides this.
There was also the conflict between the Land of Waterfall and the Land of Frost.
Sarutobi Hiruzen dispatched a team of ninjas to investigate the conflict situation, inviting the leaders of the two villages to come to Konoha, presenting the stance that Konoha would mediate this matter.
Akihara Kagura's proposal was excellent.
Sarutobi Hiruzen did not adopt any of them.
If any proposal was adopted, Konoha's efforts would be in vain; adopting two proposals would start a war; adopting three proposals would trigger the Fourth Ninja World War.
Konoha had many issues requiring the Hokage's handling.
However, not all were handled by Sarutobi Hiruzen alone.
"If you encounter situations with no ideas in the future, or if the ideas are too one-sided..."
After resolving a few matters, Sarutobi Hiruzen continued to educate Akihara Kagura: "You can also discuss with others, ask other people's opinions, as an individual's decision inevitably runs the risk of error..."
Just at this moment.
Shimura Danzo and the two Hokage Advisors came to the Hokage Office, assisting in handling affairs, and holding meetings on certain major issues.
"Let me introduce."
Sarutobi Hiruzen pointed to Akihara Kagura beside him, proactively introducing his new identity: "Kagura is my new guard and assistant."
"This candidate..."
Utatane Koharu squinted her eyes, scrutinizing Akihara Kagura, then nodded: "He is a suitable candidate, but isn't he too young?"
"Indeed, a bit too young."
Mitokado Homura adjusted his glasses and continued: "I recall this child is only thirteen; by the time he is thirty, he should be about right..."
"I don't think it's very appropriate."
Shimura Danzo saw Akihara Kagura beside Sarutobi Hiruzen, his expression turned unpleasant: "Monkey, I have already mentioned to you before..."
"Kagura."
Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced at Akihara Kagura, unwilling for Akihara Kagura to hear his dispute with Shimura Danzo, instructed: "You are given half a day off this morning, go and rest."
"Yes."
As Akihara Kagura passed by, he specifically glanced at Shimura Danzo, with a hint of puzzlement in his eyes, seemingly curious about why this superior was hostile to him?
Strictly speaking, this was their first meeting after the events with Kabuto and Yakushi Nonou.