So, even though Sarutobi Hiruzen has already promoted Tsunade as Hokage Assistant, if there is a chance to compete for the position of Hokage, Namikaze Minato will still make every effort to try!
And the first step is to ensure his troop is elite enough.
"In this war, Aomi will lead some elite forces from Root and the Uchiha Clan against Hidden Mist, fair enough?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced sideways at Jiraiya:
"This was Aomi's initiative, but under him, most of the ninjas are Uchiha who excel in Fire Release. However, to deal with Hidden Mist's Silent Killing Jutsu, we can only let the Sharingan users with strong dynamic vision take charge…"
Jiraiya's face turned red. If that's the case, he really can't compare to Aomi's broad perspective.
"Not only that, the head of the Guard Department, Uchiha Fugaku, along with his clansmen, is also entrusted to you and Minato…"
Sarutobi Hiruzen said in a deep voice:
"Minato, I have chosen disciples for you, namely Uchiha Rin, Uchiha Obito, and Kakashi. These three children are entrusted to you."
"You understand what this means, right? This is a fair competition!"
This was Aomi's explanation to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Although for dealing with Hidden Mist, we have to rely on the elite Uchiha, some young geniuses cannot withstand such intensity.
And for the unity of the village, the ninjas from Namikaze Minato and Jiraiya's faction should establish a mentoring legacy with the Uchiha, integrating the Uchiha Clan into Konoha in a diversified way.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was deeply moved after hearing this. As expected, he has the perspective of a teacher!
For most ninjas, they would likely keep the Uchiha Clan firmly under control as a trump card elite force, not allowing anyone to intervene.
But Aomi, looking at the bigger picture, generously shared some clansmen, giving this opportunity to Namikaze Minato.
It seems that even if he won against Namikaze Minato, Aomi wants him to be sincerely convinced.
A flash appeared in Namikaze Minato's eyes, and he hurriedly accepted the order: "I will not fail your trust, Third Hokage!"
Accepting Kakashi, Uchiha Obito, and Uchiha Rin as disciples means that Namikaze Minato now has a supporting ninja clan behind him and established a connection with Hatake Sakumo.
Although this connection is meaningless, in Namikaze Minato's view, who is in the dark, Konoha indeed seems fair, even slightly biased towards him.
This is handing the Uchiha's resources directly into his hands!
But in fact, Aomi is merely providing a stage for Uchiha Obito and Zetsu.
In Aomi's view, even if he doesn't use various Kekkeigenkai in the water-rich environment of the Land of Fire and Land of Water coastline against Hidden Mist, the power of the ocean will inform every Hidden Mist Ninja what the true Will of Water is!
If the battle concludes too quickly, it won't favor Zetsu in making arrangements for Uchiha Obito, let the young couple make their own mess...
Jiraiya held his forehead, although his teacher was troublesome in creating a big fuss, he didn't make things difficult for him and Namikaze Minato.
"Make an effort to find a way, help Konoha overcome this difficulty, let Minato succeed as the Fourth Hokage, everything will get better…"
Jiraiya thought to himself:
"The prophecy of the Great Toad Sage, who will that forbidden Child of Prophecy be?"
"Possessing diverse powerful forces, yearning for peace yet bringing war, and having a teacher-student fate with me…"
"This prophecy is so precise, the Great Sage's attitude is clear, indicating that things are quite urgent!"
And as if to answer the doubt in Jiraiya's heart——
Sarutobi Hiruzen said in a deep voice:
"Jiraiya, in this war, you and Namikaze Minato will be responsible for Hidden Rock."
"Aomi is responsible for Hidden Mist, I'll handle Hidden Sand, Tsunade and Orochimaru will deal with Hidden Cloud, Hatake Sakumo is in charge of Hidden Rain…"
"But remember, overall you must follow orders, even I, as Hokage, must obey the overall commander's instructions, this time adopting a new style of warfare, Konoha will let all Hidden Villages know our power."
Jiraiya tensed up: "Who is the overall commander?"
"It's Aomi."
Sarutobi Hiruzen slowly said: "If the war is victorious, Aomi will undoubtedly be the Fourth Hokage."
"Currently, the war deployment, the use of new ninja tools are all under Aomi's responsibility, you and Minato should remember, do not let personal thoughts contradict the overall command."
Jiraiya's face turned white. If the war failed, then what would become of Konoha?
So, although Sarutobi Hiruzen entrusted some Uchiha elites to him and Namikaze Minato, the future is still completely bet on Uchiha Aomi!
Jiraiya suddenly trembled, nervously asked:
"Was the declaration of war against various Hidden Villages made by Aomi, then did he also come up with the plan of feigning weakness to the enemy?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen silently took out his pipe, exhaled a puff of smoke, and didn't answer.
Jiraiya's mind seemed electrified, this great fire that engulfed the entire Ninja World was wholly ignited by Aomi!
And the next moment, the prophecy of the Great Toad Sage also emerged in his mind…
Possessing diverse powers, bringing war but longing for peace…
Corresponding precisely to Aomi's possession of Uzumaki, Senju Tobirama, and Uchiha power, his expertise in the Will of Fire and his actions in inciting war!
But the issue is, how about his teacher-student fate with Jiraiya?
Jiraiya, reflecting on the past, muttered to himself: "Old man, did you want me to take Aomi as a disciple?"