Kazuki would still show Hiruzen the respect he deserved.
Moreover, Danzo definitely wouldn't stay put, and Kazuki knew countless ways to deal with him.
Hiruzen then earnestly instructed, "If you are merely an ordinary ninja, then you can do whatever you want within the rules. After all, as a strong person, some privileges are deserved."
"But if you want to become Hokage, then you have more things to consider. The most crucial thing is to maintain your own image and the image of the Hokage."
"These things are what I discovered myself when I became Hokage, and they were also researched from the actions of the First Hokage and the Second Hokage."
"Actually, I have always been imitating their actions. I might have learned it in a somewhat unconventional way, but I genuinely want to treat Konoha's people like the First Hokage and outsiders like the Second Hokage."
"You've tried very hard." Kazuki's gaze deepened.
"To be honest, the First Hokage had great charisma. At that time, even many people from the Uchiha clan were willing to follow him. For this, they did not hesitate to betray Madara."
"However, a person like him is only suitable to be a spiritual leader. Instead, he needed the Second Hokage to handle affairs. If there was no help from the Second Hokage during the First Hokage's era, Konoha might have been ruined."
"Similarly, Madara is also not suitable for governing the village. Their strength is too great. I don't deny their determination to pursue peace, but at the same time, as managers, they are both unqualified."
"Sometimes I wonder what Konoha would be like if Izuna hadn't died."
Hiruzen had no idea that Kazuki would bring up such a rebellious hypothesis.
But thinking about it carefully, if Izuna were still alive, he might really have been able to compete with his teacher, Tobirama, for the position of Hokage.
The Uchiha clan and the Senju clan established Konoha together, but in reality, the Uchiha clan established Konoha as the defeated party. At least they did lose to Konoha, not because the gap between Madara and Hashirama was too great, but because another strong person, Izuna, lost to Tobirama.
There was a gap between the strong individuals of both sides. If Izuna were still alive, then both sides would have established Konoha on equal terms.
If Hashirama became the First Hokage, then the Second Hokage, no matter what, would have to be from the Uchiha clan. In that case, Madara, assisted by Izuna, might really have been able to become Hokage.
What would Konoha be like now?
Hiruzen shook his head. How could he think such rebellious things?
The Second Hokage is his teacher, there is no doubt about that.
Moreover, if the Second Hokage really were Madara, Konoha would probably split, and the internal struggle would be even worse than in the current Kirigakure, wouldn't it?
"Never mind, I'll handle this matter. I will give you an explanation. Of course, if you are willing to take over the front line in Iwagakure, I can call Danzo back first." Hiruzen then suggested to Kazuki.
Hiruzen still had feelings for Danzo. Calling Danzo back at this time was not to sideline him, but to protect him.
He believed that Kazuki would give him this much respect. Afterwards, Danzo would just serve as a high-ranking official in the village, and in the future, Orochimaru could take over his position.
"Forget it, I've been fighting on the front line for a year straight, and this time my ocular power consumption has been quite significant. I want to rest for a while and accompany grandma Mito for a period."
Kazuki paused, then added, "Moreover, if I alone resolve all the wars, it may not necessarily be a good thing for Konoha."
"Although Konoha can gain so-called temporary peace, it is also preparing for future wars, giving them decades to accumulate."
"At that time, how will Konoha respond? Even if Konoha will be very strong then, as long as the one-country, one-village system remains, and the Five Great Nations still exist, even if we can continuously drain other villages and countries, in the future, their backlash will be even more severe."
Hiruzen was silent for a moment. Kazuki's statement made a lot of sense. This is a bit difficult to handle.
In Hiruzen's current view, if a country, or even two countries, are not destroyed, and the arms race continues, Konoha might be doomed.
Could it be that Konoha can produce another strong person like Kazuki, Hashirama, and Madara in the future?
Otherwise, peace is only temporary, and the more suppressed the peace, the more terrifying the rebound in the future.
"Have you considered the issue of peace?" Hiruzen asked this question, then smiled.
Kazuki was still only a twelve-year-old child after all. How could he possibly think about such issues?
Even if he had thought about it, what insights would he have?
Even the First Hokage, Madara, and the Second Hokage back then couldn't find a solution to the problem of peace.
"I have considered it, but I haven't found a complete solution yet." Kazuki said with complex thoughts.
Becoming the First Emperor of the Ninja World is a must, and he has the confidence to do so, but now he needs to nurture his own trusted subordinates to promote all of this.
He has the strength to do these things, but governing the country in the future requires talent. He doesn't need mere tools who blindly obey him. He needs people who can understand his ideas.
Like Minato, Nawaki, Mikoto, and Rinka, Kazuki has been subtly influencing them.
"Where there are people, there is conflict, because we cannot ensure that everyone enjoys the same rights."
"With the existence of Daimyo and nobles, true distribution according to labor cannot be achieved."
Kazuki felt that if possible in the future, he could write about Capital and Marxist philosophy, which might ignite a flame in some people.
"Daimyo and nobles." Hiruzen patted Kazuki's shoulder in comfort.
Indeed, the existence of these guys posed too great a hidden danger. They could assassinate some nobles, but once they go too far, danger might arise.