Sure, but I do not think Hiruzen will fall for that so easily.
it doesnt matter what you or anyone else thinks.
kishi made a statement, otherwise he wouldnt have let this happen.
let me put it together for you all since you cant do it yourself
-hiruzen was next to orochimaru for a long ass time
-Hiruzen saw signs of fail play before orochimaru activated plan
-If hiruzen was soo strong, his back wouldnt have been tooken like it was
Notice no other kage manga who wasnt next to fodder was put in a postiton like this.
not to mention orochimaru was playing with him even when he allowed hirzuen to live and cast jutsu