Naruto: From the capture of the main family to the behind-the-scenes mastermind

Chapter 72 Just like before

Looking at Minato's solemn expression, Danzo was silent for a moment, and slowly extended his hand towards the Hokage's bamboo hat.

Every time he stretched out a little, he would look at a certain ninja behind Minato.

Orochimaru has a handle in his hand, and if the other party supports Minato, it will give him an opportunity to attack Minato.

Although Tsunade and Jiraiya have high prestige in the village, their influence is limited unless they convert it into political capital.

White Fang's prestige was also quite high at the time, but didn't he die because of the rumors he spread?

The two of them traveled in the outside world for many years and did not develop any political power within Konoha. Those who wanted to support them switched to others because they couldn't find anyone.

Just like the descendants of small country daimyo who are stranded outside and have to rely on Konoha to restore their country, if they don't stand in the core layer and transform their identity and prestige into status, they will not be able to influence him at the political level.

The Hyuga clan, which would have supported Minato, now supports him. After all, Hyuga Yu is a branch family ninja.

It was a bit unexpected that Uchiha Fugaku opened the Mangekyō, but as long as Minato could not gain momentum, Uchiha would not be able to stand at the true core of Konoha.

His biggest rival, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, had lost his position as Hokage and the support of the Ninja Clan, and no longer had the ability to suppress him as he had in the past.

He worked with the ninja clan, and with those among the twelve guardian ninja who wanted to bring the daimyo to the pinnacle of power, and successfully obtained the necessary orders from the daimyo.

As long as Minato does not take the position of Hokage and leaves Konoha, he, with his two advisors and the support of the ninja clan and all the power in his hands, can break up the last group of people who support Minato and prevent them from gathering their strength.

He can win!
It's just one step away, but why doesn't my hand dare to move forward?
Do they dare to use force in Konoha?

In such an occasion, in such a place, they would never dare to take action, never dare to...

Danzo's palm finally stopped in front of the Hokage's bamboo hat, and the scene before him seemed to go back to the day when the teacher decided on the position of Hokage, when his companions asked if anyone was willing to cover the rear and divert the enemy.

And now... how similar.

The person in front of him seemed to have become a teacher, and the action of reaching out to take the Hokage's hat became the answer to that question.

"Will you stay behind?"

He should have had that realization since the day he became a ninja. Just say it, as long as he says he is willing, the position of Hokage will be his!
It was just a sentence, just taking the Hokage's hat, why was it... so difficult?

Danzo put his hand down with trembling hands, and said in a hoarse voice: "I lose."

Minato looked at him quietly for a while, put on the Hokage hat on his head, and announced in a deep voice:
"From today on, the advisory positions of Utane Koharu and Mito Kado En will be abolished and replaced by Uchiha Fugaku and Tsunade Ninja."

"Shimura Danzo is dismissed from his position as Hokage Assistant, and Hinata Yu is appointed as the new Hokage Assistant."

"From today on, the Root will be led by Orochimaru, a jonin."

There was silence all around, and no one raised any objection, including Utane Koharu and Mitomon En.

Even Kazuma, who believed that he had the daimyo behind him, did not dare to speak, let alone mention that Danzo had the daimyo's appointment and could not be removed from his position.

He stood there with his head bowed, saying nothing.

Danzo glanced at Kazuma dimly, then turned his gaze to Sarutobi Hiruzen, "I lost, but I didn't lose to you this time, Hiruzen!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen walked behind Minato and looked at him with a complicated look, "Yes."

Under the gaze of many ninjas, Danzo slowly turned around and looked behind him.

There was no one behind him.

When those ninjas released their chakra and the tailed beast Susanoo appeared, the Shinobi clan ninjas retreated in fear.

They stood several meters away, noticing his gaze but not daring to meet his gaze, let alone look at the Fourth Generation.

Danzo let out a smile that was either self-deprecating or mocking, looking at the only two ninjas who remained nearby but kept their distance from him, "Are you Hiruzen's arrangement? Unfortunately, you are of no use."

Sarutobi Masaaki looked at Minato and Tsunade with a weird expression behind him, and smiled helplessly, "I'm glad that I'm not useful."

The worst situation is when he is needed as a winner. But he didn't help, and if Princess Tsunade wants to vent her anger, he will have to bear it.

I hope she can be gentler.

Hyuga Hiashi looked at Danzo expressionlessly, walked to Minato without saying a word, and apologized: "During my time in Konoha, I failed to fulfill my duties and helped the evil. I am willing to give the position of clan leader to Hyuga Hizashi. Please forgive the Hyuga clan, Hokage."

"Okay, but from today on, the Hyuga clan will abolish the caged bird system!"

Minato's calm words allowed no room for argument.

At this moment, no one dared to refute!

Hinata Hiashi looked at Minato and the strongest troops in the ninja world behind him, his serious expression relaxed slightly, and he even wanted to smile.

This is the trend of the times, who dares to go against it?
He bowed slightly and saluted, "Hyuga clan, listen up! From now on, abolish the caged bird system and cooperate with Advisor Tsunade to remove the caged bird curse seals on all branch families!"

Danzo listened to the conversation between the two without looking back. He walked away in a trance, as if he was an abandoned old object.

Just like last year, he lost, this time to Minato Namikaze.

Lost to...a new era.

After getting the answer from Hinata Hiashi, Minato held the Hokage's hat and looked at the people behind him. Facing the bright eyes, he smiled slightly: "From now on, it's our era!"

This era does not belong to him alone, it belongs to all those who have supported him and walked here with him.

"Oh!!!"

The excited people couldn't help but cheer.

Then, irrepressible cheers rang out from the crowd, echoing throughout Konoha.

Fugaku's face flushed, his serious face was filled with joy at this moment, and his eyes were full of smiles.

A small figure squeezed through the crowd and came to his side. Fugaku noticed this and put in Susanoo.

"Father, I have a request." Coming to his side, the young Itachi looked up at him seriously.

"Go ahead."

"I want to go to Hokage-sama and assist him in the future."

Fugaku was slightly stunned, then gently touched his head and said with a smile: "Then it depends on whether you have the ability."

A ninja is a human being first, and a ninja only second. His methods should not be left to only the younger generation of ninjas.

After looking around and seeing everyone's smiling faces, Minato's gaze fell on Hinata Yu and he said gently, "Thank you."

Hinata Yu put on a smile and shook his head, "You don't need to fight, and you don't need to participate in any political struggles. That will limit your abilities."

Minato's eyes reflected Hinata Yu and the others with a smile, "Yes, you are my strength."

After hearing Minato's words, Hinata Yu also looked at Uchiha Fugaku and others.

The strong can solve most problems on their own because of their own strength.

The weak, knowing their own weakness, unite and confront the strong.

He recognizes the importance of individual strength, but does not deny the power of the collective.

After knowing the truth, will you stand behind me or in front of me?

In the distance, Utane Koharu, Mitokado En and others were watching this scene with extremely complicated expressions.

On October 10th, the 30th year of Konoha, Konoha turned over a new leaf, and the ninja world also turned over a new leaf.

(End of this chapter)