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Hiruzen Sarutobi... or the character that confuses me the most. I don't know what to make of him. Let me explay you why.

When we're introduced to him, he's pretty old, wise and powerful. He even seens nice. He is amused by Naruto's antics. You want to sympathise with him. And honestly why not ? There are things that infuriate me during the chunin exams (the fact it even exists). Then you have his ending. It's executed very well. I did find it badass. You see his regrets, his weaknesses (with Orochimaru), his summon clearly tells him he's weak or pathetic (I can't remember the world) but he does the sacrifice. You can see it's very difficult for him, he struggles a lot. During the chunin exams, we get to see how scary Orochimaru is. Everything is made to show that Hiruzen was very powerful in his days and became weak with getting old. But still, he does his best and makes the sacrifice with the hope of a better future. Plus the fight between Gaara and Naruto does a great work as a parallel of this one.

It's actually interesting to see that even if Hiruzen can be powerful and brave, he can be very weak and a coward in so many ways. You do see it with Orochimaru, but also with how he let Danzo do whatever he wants, and how he let the villagers and everyone in Konoha treats Naruto like shit. It doesn't show him in a positive way obviously, but it makes him interesting, even human I'd say. But I have a main beef with him or the way he's written.

I think his role is never properly adressed in everything that went wrong in Konoha. Danzo and Orochimaru are treated as the villains they are. The narrative put the blame on Danzo for the Uchiha massacre - as it needed. But it kind of forgets Hiruzen in the process.

Sasuke, when he ressurects the kages with Orochimaru's help, questions him. And he's fucking right to do it. Why did the hokage let the massacre happen ? We're said that Danzo ordered the massacre and manipulated Itachi in doing it. But what about Hiruzen ? We get to learn that he wanted a diplomatic solution, but never had the occasion to find it. Is it because he didn't really bother or because Danzo didn't take his decision in consideration ? Probably a bit of both. But why did Danzo have such power in the first place ? Because Hiruzen is a coward. That's it. But the narrative doesn't really blame him, as if he's supposed to be the good "guy". We even have Minato put the blame on himself. And I was like "what ?". Minato has faults, that's not the subject. But the massacre happened because Hiruzen didn't do his job (protecting his villagers). I would have prefered if Hiruzen was clearly blamed for it. And it's actually insulting for Sasuke who is just there to be honest.

I'd like to add Hiruzen letting Danzo do everything he wanted (like having his fucking army) did cause problems to other problems. Kabuto and Sai come to mind.

I want to talk about Naruto. It's never (but really never) adressed that Hiruzen failed Naruto. The boy was ostracised because he was the host of Kurama... and what did Hiruzen do ? I'm not saying he should have adopted him... but he could have done more (like finding him a family). And the secret was obviously revealed, or no adult would know Naruto had Kurama sealed in him. Hiruzen was the one with the power there, he could have done something more. Well, what really bothers me is the fact that it's not said that Hiruzen failed to keep his promise and to protect Naruto, the jinchuriki of his village. Naruto never had the opportunity to do. He's angry against the villagers, but never the hokage. And I do find it weird. The narrative could have so easily done it. It would have even been better for Naruto's dream.

He wants to be hokage to protect his friends, and his village. That's great. But imagine if Naruto said something like "I will find ways to be better than Hiruzen. I don't want the children to be treated like they were during his time". It could have been a parallel to his resolve at the ending of Zabuza arc when he says he wants to find his nindo and be the ninja he wants (not the other way around). It's badly written, but do you get the message ?

Anyway... I do believe Hiruzen could be a great character if he wasn't praised so much in the manga. And I hope I made my opinion clear with this post.

The actual reason why Kakashi Hakate wears a mask...

It a muzzle.

He Will Not Stop Biting, so they (The Hiruzen and Shikaku) needed to pull out the big guns.

Bad puppies who bite allies get the Muzzle treatment till they are Good Boy.

(and we've already established that Kakashi is a petty little shit TM)

He will wear The Mask TM till the day he dies, and that when he'll strike.

And yes, Gai totally knows the actual reason why Kakashi wears The Mask TM. He found it fucking hilarious and said "I told you so" as kid Kakashi is pouting and grumbling like a grumpy puppy.

Kakashi is embarrassed of the trust so that means Gai as blackmail over him :) (the real reason why Kakashi deals with Gai's bullshit so much)

Kakashi is still trying to find some blackmail to use against Gai... Still nothing :(

And this is why it bothers me when Kishimoto frames the situation as though Danzo was the only villian here. There were other people in that room when genocide was being discussed. This was not a one man operation.

don’t say such things IN FRONT OF ITACHI LMAO how about DON’T SAY SUCH THINGS PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!  how about “holy shit, did you just suggest we assassinate children???  wow uhhhhh you’re a monster and probably shouldn’t be in a position of power; i wonder if it’s really a good idea to keep you in charge of all those foundation kids uhhhhhhhhhh” 

like seriously WHAT KIND OF FAKE BENEVOLENCE IS THIS

"I Think You Should Step Up And Call It Animal Abuse."

One of my favorite snippets from my 1st draft. Honestly, might rewrite it and work it into the new plot.

Background: Honestly, I think it's better without context. Guess I should let yall know Asumi is not black, but she is a colored. As in, she's the same color as Asuma and Hiruzen.

Rating: PG/E for everyone

Warning: None. Cute shit.

“That's fine, seeyouthenAsumi.” He jumped out the window. Oh dear, what has Asumi done to him? The door had been closer and yet he dove face-first out the building. Luckily, he is good at his job so he lands without a hair out of place.

Asumi and Hiruzen peer out the window at the retreating silver-haired figure. When he goes beyond their vision both Sarutobi turn and look at each other.

“So, anyway. Here is the response from the kazekage.” As much as Asumi wants to discuss what just happened, it's best to get work out the way first. Sadly her uncle didn’t get the memo.

“I’ve known Kakashi Hatake for a very long and I don't think I’ve ever seen him so..” the third trails off trying to find the right description.

“Flustered?”

“Hmm, that's not quite the word but yes, flustered.” Hiruzen leans back in his chair to look at his niece. A mischievous glint in her eye shone for a brief moment, immediately putting the Hokage in distress. The same look her mother had before doing something reckless, dear Kami help us.

“Well, anyways. The scroll.”

“Yes, yes put it here and go to the financial office for payment.”

“Sure thing, Uncle. Well, I guess-

“Oh no, no no, no. Sit down, young lady. We need to have a conversation about whatever is going on between you and Kakashi.” The noble and honorable third Hokage is just an old man that lives for gossip, Asumi thinks before plopping down in a chair that's not nearly as comfortable as the one her uncle sits in.

“UNCLE! There is nothing to talk about.”

“He jumped out the window, Asumi. I didn't get this old by ignoring changes in my village personnel.” Hiruzen speaks calmly while his niece groans loudly and twists around in her chair to show her discontent for this discussion.

“I’ve only interacted with him twice. And one was today on the way here.”

“The other?” Hiruzen, you gossip whore.

“I dropped off food for Naruto and his team was still there.” The faintest blush appears from this inquisition.

“Maybe I should ask Asuma what is-

“No, this is probably nothing. Kakashi hasn’t seen me for twelve years so he’s just surprised I'm competent enough to do my job.

“Stop interrupting me before I make you find that Tora cat for the next 3 weeks.” Hiruzen speaks absentmindedly, already devoting his mind to a plan to get the two young adults together. Asuma is with Kurenai even though his son would deny it to his grave. So, the lord Hokage ponders, it was time to find Asumi someone.

“At this point, I think you should step up and call it animal abuse.”

“Asumi-”

“Can I go now? I have a bottle of sake calling my name.” Two sets of brown eyes stare each other down before the third Hokage relents and waves his hand to send his niece off.

“We’ll continue this later.”

“Sure, sure. See ya!” Hiruzen watches her leave through the door and when it slams closed he sighs in relief. I’m too old for this shit.

I decided to make an edit, I was bored and I really like Naruto (Jiraiya) a lot so here you go :) (I don’t know if I should do an edit about South Park to)

You know, I always figured that Sarutobi played it off as “Oh look, an orphan boy with no clan, better give him the same name as outer fallen sister village to honor them.” And no one thought it was weird because the shinobi wear the Uzumaki Clan symbol on their vests anyway. Although the fact that no one put “child with large chakra reserves+prankster+loves ramen+looks suspiciously like the Fourth Hokage and his wife” together is frustrating. So yeah. Can you imagine, though, if that was a common occurrence in the orphanage? Giving some nameless child the Uzumaki name? Then Naruto comes along with all these whispers of being the Kyuubi reborn, and they stop because no one wants to share a name with him? THE ANGST

Me every godsdamn day:

The absolute absurdity of Sarutobi allowing Naruto to be openly known as Uzumaki Naruto.

"The Birth of Naruto Uzumaki" by Masashi Kishimoto

Minato really said "babe let's be spontaneous"

Red haired Naruto my beloved!!!

Why did every other uzumaki have red hair but him?!?

This Is from august,I thought I had shared It before lol

I hc that most if not all of his clothes during his academy days were second hand, from a donation bin or found in the trash. Most of them were either too big or small, stained and had at least a tear or two.Also, beggars can't be choosers so he has clothes that are considered "for girls" but he doesn't care

what even

Only good fucking thing the third hokage ever did was be nice to Iruka those two times everything else boo get off the stage old man 🖕🏽

bitch looks like he’s ab to fly away

火影

why is no one looking after these hundreds of ninja orphans

they were such good friends.

Naruto AU, where Orochimaru never betrays the leaf and has an evergrowing army of adopted children.

Hey, it's not his fault that so many talented orphans cross his path, what's he supposed to do? Leave them where he found them? Ridiculous! What if some creep gets ahold of them? Or they run out of food... Or what if they get even sadder!? No, no. It's much more practical for Orochimaru to just take them home himself. That way he won't worry about them.

He's hardly even allowed to leave the village anymore due to this habit and Sarutobi is at his wit's end with all the paperwork it creates.

The Third: Seriously Orochimaru!? You can't keep doing this!

Orochimaru: But Sensei-

The Third: It was a little cute at first but now it's just concerning!

Orochimaru: She's an Uzumaki~ :D

The Third: ...

Orochimaru: :D

The Third: Get out of my office.