Chapter 741: Teaching in the Hidden Leaf, the System Says I

"It's my first time seeing it too."

Sakura Haruno looked around and said.

"I hope that in the future, I can also enjoy the treatment of being welcomed by the whole village like Teacher Kitazawa!"

Naruto Uzumaki said with a look of longing.

"It'll definitely be me first."

Sasuke Uchiha said out of the blue.

Naruto Uzumaki's essence was wanting to gain the recognition of the whole village.

But his goal was different.

He felt that such a scene of being the center of attention was what the Uchiha clan deserved.

Simply put, it was for the sake of showing off.

"Sasuke!"

Hearing this, Naruto Uzumaki asked excitedly, "Want to have a bet full of youth?"

"Now is not the time for betting."

Kiba Inuzuka put his arm around his shoulder and said.

"When Teacher Kitazawa arrives, we can hold a youthful welcome ceremony for him!"

Rock Lee suddenly struck a strange pose and said.

"That's really not necessary!"

Ino Yamanaka immediately stopped him, saying, "Lord Hokage and the others are all present; we can't steal the spotlight!"

"Indeed."

Neji Hyuga echoed.

He couldn't imagine what kind of looks they would receive after Rock Lee performed this youthful welcome ceremony.

Especially under the eyes of more than half of the Hidden Leaf Village's villagers and ninjas.

Except for Naruto Uzumaki and Rock Lee, they would have to flee the Hidden Leaf Village overnight.

"Right, definitely don't mess around!"

Tenten said quickly.

She didn't want her ninja career to end before it had even begun.

"I see Teacher Kitazawa!"

Hinata Hyuga suddenly perked up and said.

"Where is Teacher Kitazawa? Why can't I see him?"

Naruto Uzumaki immediately jumped up and looked out.

"Of course Itachi can't see him."

Ino Yamanaka glanced at Hinata Hyuga and said, "Hinata used her Byakugan to see him."

"Since the Byakugan sees Teacher Kitazawa, that means they aren't far away."

Shikamaru Nara said with his hands behind his head, "Just wait a few more minutes."

Hinata Hyuga lowered her head, feeling a bit embarrassed.

"They're here!"

After a moment, Kiba Inuzuka said excitedly.

Naruto Uzumaki subconsciously looked at the village entrance and saw Tsunade and the others walking over in an orderly fashion.

"Lady Tsunade!"

Deafening cheers erupted from both sides of the road.

The sound waves merged together, making it so that Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto Uzumaki, and the others couldn't hear each other speak.

"Teacher Kitazawa!"

The more lively it was, the more excited Naruto Uzumaki became.

He waved desperately at Kitazawa, who was standing beside Tsunade.

Sasuke Uchiha was relatively calm.

It wasn't until he saw Itachi Uchiha behind Tsunade that he felt a long-lost excitement.

Although Itachi Uchiha was wearing an Anbu mask, he still recognized him.

Having not seen him for two and a half months, he couldn't wait to rush forward.

However, he still had his reason and knew that now was not the occasion for them to meet.

Hinata Hyuga saw Hiashi Hyuga, but her gaze still fell on Kitazawa.

Ino Yamanaka, Rock Lee, Kiba Inuzuka, and others followed Naruto Uzumaki's lead and waved at Kitazawa.

Shikamaru Nara, Shino Aburame, Yakumo Kurama, Neji Hyuga, and others were relatively calm, standing in place as spectators.

Kitazawa noticed them and reached out to wave back in response.

But he couldn't go see them right now.

After all, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others were more important at the moment.

"Doing these unnecessary welcome ceremonies again."

Tsunade curled her lips and complained.

She had already guessed Hiruzen Sarutobi's purpose.

It was nothing more than helping her build momentum.

Well, now her reputation had reached its peak.

Perhaps even Hiruzen Sarutobi's reputation was slightly inferior to hers.

"Lord Hokage also has good intentions."

Kitazawa was closest to her, so he naturally heard her words.

"Whether it's good intentions or not, don't Itachi know?"

Tsunade rolled her eyes at him and asked.

"Ahem."

Kitazawa reminded her, "Lord Hokage is coming over; with so many people, Itachi have to consider his face."

He was truly afraid that with Tsunade's personality, she would just turn around and leave.

"Are Itachi the teacher, or am I the teacher? Why do Itachi have to manage everything?"

Tsunade narrowed her eyes, and a fierce look appeared on her face.

"This is my duty as a student."

Kitazawa met her beautiful light brown eyes and said, not afraid at all.

"What are Itachi two talking about?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi walked up and asked with a smile.

Behind him were Homura Mitokado and a group of Jonin.

"Nothing."

Tsunade shook her head and said, "Let's go, to the Hokage Building."

There were cheers everywhere, which wasn't suitable for chatting.

Besides, walking to the Hokage Building was also a way to give an account to the villagers and ninjas who had come to welcome them.

After all, they couldn't let others make the trip for nothing.

Tsunade wore a smile on her face, greeting the people on both sides of the street as she walked.

Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with great satisfaction.

Tsunade being able to make this gesture meant that her thinking had already changed.

If she were very resistant to the position of Hokage, she shouldn't have stayed; she could have completely left after just one meeting.

In that case, the impact of this welcome ceremony could have been minimized.

Kitazawa followed behind Tsunade.

He felt that he wasn't walking on an ordinary road, but a road leading to the position of Hokage.

Kitazawa felt a sincere sense of relief.

After working so hard for so long, he could finally be considered to have gained a firm foothold in the Hidden Leaf Village.

As long as Tsunade became Hokage, his status would rise accordingly.

Plus, with his constantly growing strength, his future was simply bright.

Of course, he couldn't completely let his guard down.

Danzo Shimura in the present, and Nagato and Obito Uchiha in the future—each one was more troublesome than the last.

It could only be said that he could barely be considered successful now.

Kitazawa pondered as they soon arrived at the Hokage Building.

The onlookers, villagers, and ninjas left consciously once they reached this point, no longer gathering.

The students of the genius class were the same.

They were led back to the Ninja Academy by Kosuke Maruboshi and Kakashi Hatake.

Although none of them wanted to leave.

And in a corner in the distance, Danzo Shimura gripped his cane tightly.

He had never expected Hiruzen Sarutobi to pull this off.

After this welcome ceremony, it would be difficult for Tsunade not to become Hokage.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's attitude was also very clear; he was determined to give her the position of Hokage.

"Hiruzen! Itachi will regret this!"

Danzo Shimura said through gritted teeth.

He now realized a problem.

Even if he controlled Tsunade to support him, Hiruzen Sarutobi would not agree to him becoming Hokage.

Unless he controlled Hiruzen Sarutobi as well.

Danzo Shimura had absolutely no confidence in that.

And he now also knew the real reason why the Hidden Mist Village had conceded.

Yagura Karatachi had declared war on the Hidden Leaf Village only because he was controlled by genjutsu.

Once the genjutsu was lifted, the war stopped immediately.

What Danzo Shimura found tricky now was the Byakugan.

The Byakugan could see whether a person was under genjutsu.

Although Kotoamatsukami was a Mangekyo Sharingan dojutsu, it was also a genjutsu.

If Tsunade or Hiruzen Sarutobi were hit by Kotoamatsukami, could the Byakugan discover it?

If it could be discovered, it meant his plan was completely unworkable.

But should he give up just like that?

Giving up meant there would be no more opportunities.

The reason was simple: he wouldn't outlive Tsunade, and he couldn't wait until the day she retired.