Chapter 759: The New Successor!
Shikaku wasn't the only one, the two Elders also gazed at Fujin. Fujin immediately wondered, 'What are these old geezers scheming? Did they meet up before the council met?'
Homura looked at Fujin and thought, 'Before this time, this role belonged to Kakashi since he was expected to lead the next generation. However, Hiruzen specifically passed this responsibility to Fujin before the war even started. I didn't agree with the decision then, but I now understand why he did so. From today on, it is official that Hiruzen prefers Fujin over Kakashi as the next candidate for the Hokage seat.'
Shikaku said, "Even though our losses are low, the other villages will be curious about our state. Since we wiped out the spy network of Kumogakure and Iwagakure, they won't know that we are alright.
In addition, the minor villages that are allied with us will be concerned as well. Even if Iwa and Kumo don't dare to make a move against us, they can use this attack to scare the minor villages and tempt them to betray us and ally with them instead. Though it won't affect us much in the short term, it could be troublesome if everyone switches sides.
So, we need to send a message across that Konoha is still as powerful as ever."
Fujin immediately realized, 'So that's why they were staring at me… Sigh, I shouldn't have shown off so much. Unfortunately, it's too late now…'
Shikaku smiled and said, "The main reason why our losses were so low is you, Fujin. Without you, our losses in the arena would have been very heavy. In the worst case, we could even have lost. I have to admit that I didn't think Orochimaru could revive the dead Kage with so much strength. Orochimaru outplayed me with that move. Fortunately, you and Lord Third dealt with his cards. As a result, everyone in Konoha is looking up to y…"
Fujin cut him off and casually asked, "Just tell me who we are targeting. Is it Iwagakure or is it Kumogakure?"
Fujin's abrupt interruption caught Shikaku off guard. What surprised him even more were Fujin's words! For a moment, he forgot to breathe and began coughing roughly while thinking, 'This brat! Does he always have to go all the way? We were just talking about how Iwa and Kumo could be a problem and he wants to go and poke them?'