Seeing Sarutobi Asuma regained his fighting spirit, the Third Hokage felt a little more at ease. After all, he was his son, how could he not value him.
It stands to reason that Sarutobi Asuma's strength is actually among the best at the genin level. Even compared with Hatake Sakumo's son, Hatake Kakashi, who is known as a genius, he is not far behind.
The Third Hokage prided himself that when he was Asuma Sarutobi's age, his strength was not as strong as Asuma Sarutobi's.
It's just embarrassing that Sarutobi Asuma, Kakashi, these geniuses were born at the wrong time. They are geniuses, but there is someone who is more genius than genius, and that is Yasaka.
Yasaka is indeed a person that the Third Hokage values very much. Yasaka's strength has completely exceeded the genin level. Even some jounin cannot defeat Yasaka. This really shocked the Third Hokage.
After all, his apprentice Orochimaru was stabbed by Yasaka and was hospitalized for a month.
The Third Hokage is very pleased with Yasaka's growth and strength. After all, Yasaka's father has paid so much for Konoha Village, and in the end even gave his life. Before his death, he entrusted Yasaka to the Third Hokage. Therefore, although the Third Hokage did not have time They all care about Yasaka, but they also raise him as their godson.
Therefore, Yasaka has become stronger, and the Third Hokage is also very happy, not only because it can improve the strength of Konoha Village, but also because of emotional factors.
Now Yasaka's strength has completely surpassed that of genin and chuunin. Therefore, although people like Sarutobi Asuma are considered to be the best in the genin circle, they are really not enough in front of Yasaka.
Therefore, in this Five Kage United Friendship Competition, the Third Hokage still has high expectations for Sarutobi Asuma. The championship is impossible, but the top ten can still be fought for. After all, he, the Hokage's father, personally guides him, and his strength Of course there is.
Thinking of this Five Kage United Friendship Competition, the Third Hokage sighed in his heart. In fact, the situation was not as easy as the Third Hokage and Yasaka said before.
This Five Kage United Friendship Competition was actually sponsored by Konoha, in order to show off the country's strength, flex its muscles, and show off its fists.
The reason why this Five Shadows United Friendship Competition is held is not really for friendship, but for other reasons.
Because it is now ten years since the Second Ninja War ended, and the major ninja villages are basically still in the stage of development.
The Second Ninja World War was very brutal. Many outstanding ninjas were killed in each ninja village. Four of the five kage died. The Raikage was attacked by the Golden Horn and the Silver Horn during the alliance ceremony and died of serious injuries. He died, and the Hokage went to act as a bait, fighting more than twenty elite jounin led by Golden Horn and Silver Horn, and finally died of exhaustion.
It was at that time that the Third Hokage stepped forward and was appointed as the Third Hokage by the Second Hokage.
The Tsuchikage and Mizukage also died in the battle during that period, and they died together. Therefore, except for the Kazekage who luckily survived, the shadows from the four countries of the five major countries all died, which is enough to show the brutality of that ninja war. degree.
And not only the shadows died, many other elites also died. For example, the parents of the Red Sand Scorpion in the Kingdom of Wind were killed by Hatake Kakashi's father, Hatake Sakumo, and Hatake Sakumo It was because of that battle that Shigeru gained the title of Konoha White Fang.
The Konoha Village also suffered heavy losses. Tsunade's younger brother Naoki was ambushed and accidentally fell into the enemy's detonating talisman trap. He was killed by the detonating talisman on the spot and his internal organs were eviscerated by the enemy after his death. It was reported that it was the wind. The people of the country wanted to make it by eviscerating Tsunade's younger brother Nawaki. It was a human puppet, but it was discovered by the people of Konoha before it was even made.
Only then was the body of the rope tree, which had been eviscerated, taken back.
This also caused Tsunade's spirit to be severely stimulated and she suffered from hemophobia.
Not only that, even Tsunade's boyfriend, Kato Dan, also died in this war. Kato Dan was ambushed and attacked by the enemy, and his kidneys were knocked out on the spot. Even though Tsunade arrived quickly, But even Tsunade's superb medical skills could not save Kato Dan's life.
Therefore, just the sacrifice of these two people, a younger brother and a lover, caused Tsunade to be severely hit. She has been in a state of depression ever since, and is addicted to alcohol every day. If Jiraiya and Orochimaru hadn't been comforting her, Tsunade would probably be in trouble by now. Can't get out of the shadow of the past.
Therefore, it can be said that Konoha Village is the winner and loser of the Second Ninja War.
Because in terms of results, Konoha Village won, but in the long run, from a strategic point of view, Konoha Village lost again.
Because if Kato Dan had not died back then, he would probably be ready to take over as the Third Hokage and become the Fourth Hokage now.
Moreover, the geographical location of Konoha Village is also very special. At best, it is in the middle of the earth and the center of the world.
At worst, Konoha Village borders four major countries and is surrounded by more than a dozen small countries. Once a war breaks out, Konoha Village will definitely be affected, and even be involved in a world war.
Therefore, the geographical location of Konoha Village determines that Konoha Village must have strong military strength, otherwise it will be invaded and destroyed by other countries sooner or later.
And the current time is also very special. Why? Because at this time, all the major countries are in a state of exhaustion and waiting for improvement. At this time, due to the Second Ninja World War, all countries have lost a lot of personnel, so If you choose to start a war again at this time, you can catch the opponent by surprise, and because the opponent has not yet completed its talent pool and therefore lacks manpower, it is very likely that it will be directly hit hard.
Therefore, for all the above reasons, the Third Hokage had to consider the current situation of Konoha, so he held this Five Shadows United Friendship Competition.
On the surface, it is to strengthen contact and enhance friendship.
In fact, it is to let other countries see the strength of Konoha Village and see the potential of the next generation of Konoha Village, and tell those countries not to mess with me, Konoha, otherwise your mouth will be shattered.
This is the true purpose of the Third Hokage.
Therefore, the Third Hokage paid special attention to the genin participating this time, and the most important among them was naturally Yasaka. The Third Hokage even directly regarded Yasaka as Konoha's trump card, which would definitely shock other countries.
Naturally, Yasaka didn't know about these complicated politics and things at this time. He was fast asleep and dreaming about eating all kinds of worldly delicacies. The system's crazy rewards were endless.