Naruto: Talent entry, starting with Otsutsuki bloodline

Chapter 181 From this moment forward, I am the Sixth Hokage of Konoha

Notices were plastered all over the cities, towns, and even villages of the Land of Fire.

With the preliminary rounds of the third Chunin Exam in Konoha just finished, many candidates who were eliminated in the second exam and the preliminary rounds embarked on their return journey, bringing this news back to their countries and ninja villages.

The entire ninja world was in an uproar.

In a world where the technology tree is seriously out of place and news takes a long time to spread, Konoha became the focus of the ninja world and the object of everyone's discussion and attention in less than two days.

The news that shook the ninja world was... Tsunade's abdication!
In the latter half of Konoha Year 60, almost a month or two later than now, Tsunade had just succeeded as the Fifth Hokage of Konoha and announced that Konoha had returned to the Senju era.

Just over two years later, Tsunade's brief era came to an end.

And unsurprisingly, the person who succeeded to the position of Hokage was the man that everyone in the entire ninja world, from the powerful and noble to the common people and even children who had just developed self-awareness, could guess.

No, to be precise, it's that boy... Izayoi!

Izayoi, a graduate of the 60th class of Konoha, was initially thought to be a ninjutsu genius who had mastered the five nature transformations at a young age. However, it turned out that he was the second person in Konoha to awaken the bloodline limit of Wood Release after the First Hokage. He was probably a descendant of the Senju who abandoned his surname and integrated into Konoha.

He developed the ultimate Storm Release technique without any seals right after graduation, and also mastered a rare flying ninjutsu in the ninja world. In the same year, he was promoted to Chunin and became the number one on the black market's bounty list, breaking countless records. This was even more exaggerated than Itachi Uchiha becoming an S-rank rogue ninja at the age of thirteen.

Just when everyone thought the future belonged to Izayoi.

Unexpectedly, the Akatsuki leader and Toneri Otsutsuki made their appearances one after another, turning Izayoi, who was expected to become the second God of Shinobi, into a firefly's light that serves as a foil to the bright moon.

Wood Release has reappeared after decades, but before the ninja world could even announce its return to the era of Wood Release, Sage's Eye has already stolen the title of the new era.

However, when everyone looked down on Izayoi, he gave the entire ninja world a resounding slap in the face.

What should have been a final battle between the Akatsuki leader and Toneri Otsutsuki was transformed by Izayoi into a three-way standoff. Ultimately, with Madara Uchiha's resurrection, the era of four super-powerful forces balancing the ninja world was firmly established.

Even so, Izayoi and the Akatsuki leader's strength was still underestimated by everyone, who believed that their strength was far inferior to that of Uchiha Madara and Otsutsuki Toneri.

After all, the war that severed the moon was truly awe-inspiring.

It wasn't until Izayoi's chakra erupted and spread throughout the entire ninja world that everyone was suddenly awakened.

Geniuses are beings that cannot be explained by common sense.

Just as others had just graduated, Kakashi Hatake became an all-around Jonin.

When everyone underestimated Izayoi, believing that he had not yet entered his true growth stage and could not possibly compare to Uchiha Madara and Otsutsuki Toneri.

His strength had long reached the level of Madara Uchiha and Toneri Otsutsuki; a mere burst of chakra was enough to affect the entire ninja world.

Not long ago, Madara Uchiha left Konoha without destroying the village or killing anyone, which further proved Izayoi's deterrent power.

Now, this one of the four super-powerful fighters, the strongest person in the five great ninja villages recognized by the ninja world, has finally taken over the government of Konoha, becoming one of the two most powerful people in the Land of Fire, one of the five Kage standing at the pinnacle of ninjas, and the highest leader of Konoha—the Sixth Hokage.

……

"So he finally succeeded to the throne? It seems that Madara Uchiha's visit terrified those guys."

Upon receiving this news, Onoki, the Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, surprisingly felt no pressure, but rather a deep sense of relief.

It's like a patriarch seeing his juniors become capable of standing on their own and taking on the responsibility, finally able to relinquish his burden.

This feeling is completely different from my reaction two years ago when I saw Wood Release reappear.

At that time, no new super-powerful forces had emerged in the ninja world, and Onoki, as the pinnacle of the Five Kage, was the strongest.

Unfortunately, this strongest one has no successor and is very old.

Coupled with his lack of understanding of Izayoi's personality, Onoki was naturally heavy-hearted, worried that after his death, Iwagakure would be unable to resist Konoha.

Now, four extraordinary combat forces have emerged in the ninja world. Three of these extraordinary combat forces are enemies, and only one is one of their own.

No matter how intense the first three Shinobi World Wars were, the Shinobi world was always ruled by the five great Shinobi villages.

Because the masters of this world are the five daimyo.

No matter how deep the hatred between the ninja villages was, it didn't affect the five daimyo's card game.

For them, losing the war was just losing some chips.

But if a troublemaker appears and tries to overturn the table, then that person is the real enemy.

At this point, the five major powers will unite.

They would rather lose to their own people than to outsiders.

Now that Izayoi has become one of the Five Kage, it signifies that Konoha has returned to its strongest position.

Onoki is no longer the strongest. Even if the sky falls, Izayoi will be there to hold it up.

He was naturally relieved.

Like Onoki, the other five Kage and daimyo also breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Izayoi is the strongest among the five great ninja villages, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire cannot have peace of mind until he succeeds as Hokage.

As Izayoi was merely an elite Jonin, he was just one of Konoha's high-ranking part-time workers.

The heads of the various ninja clans, as well as figures like Kakashi Hatake and Might Guy, are all elite Jonin.

The leaders of the major ninja clans rarely go out on missions anymore unless they are urgently summoned.

Even the Hokage would find it difficult to command them.

Even if they are on a mission, they may not necessarily risk their lives, since these ninja clans are not short of money.

Although he was an elite Jonin, he was a semi-retired ninja.

After Class 8 became a mere shell of its former self, Izayoi also became like that.

Aside from taking Hanabi out on missions, he spends all his time in Konoha, as if he's retired.

If he doesn't want to, then no one can order him around, and he doesn't have to bear any responsibility.

Only Konoha where he is is safe. As for other parts of the Land of Fire, or other countries, it has nothing to do with him. This is something the Hokage needs to worry about.

Therefore, the daimyo of the Land of Fire always hoped that Izayoi would succeed him immediately.

In this way, if something happens in Daimyo Prefecture, Izayoi will definitely come to the rescue as quickly as possible.

If a country loses its daimyo, the entire country will descend into chaos, and the five kage will be the busiest people.

If war breaks out in the country, the people will flock to Konoha for protection, and a mere village simply cannot accommodate so many people.

The system of one village per country, with the daimyo in charge of politics and the five kage in charge of military affairs, is common knowledge in the ninja world and a tacit understanding between the daimyo and the five kage.

Now that Izayoi is finally going to succeed as the Sixth Hokage, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire will have a bodyguard who can appear at any time, and he will feel at ease.

……

木叶62年7月16日，上午11点25分。

The central street of Konoha was bustling with activity.

The streets, big and small, were packed with people.

Not only the villagers of Konoha, but also a large number of citizens of the Land of Fire who came to visit, and even foreigners.

They filled up all the seats, and if you looked down from above, the central street of Konoha was a sea of ​​black.

With no suitable places available, the ninja academy students and ninjas who controlled chakra stood on walls, eaves, and even streetlights.

All eyes were fixed on the rooftop of the Hokage Building, now even more magnificent and imposing than before, awaiting the appearance of that figure. Those who had attended the succession ceremony before, and more than once, engaged in heated discussions, their voices filled with excitement and pride.

"Sixty-two years ago, Lord Hashirama appeared out of nowhere, using Wood Release to quell the thousand-year-long Warring States period and establish Konoha. Decades have passed, and the power of Konoha has finally returned to the hands of the Wood Release ninjas. We in Konoha no longer have to worry about being bullied!"

"As long as Lord Izayoi is alive, neither the Fourth Shinobi World War, nor the Konoha Crush, nor the Nine-Tails' attack will ever happen!"

"The Senju of the Forest truly lives up to their reputation as the true lineage of Konoha. It's said that Izayoi-sama only graduated 60 years ago, and now he's already become the strongest among the five great ninja villages. When my child was this age, he was just a genin. There's simply no comparison."

"Even the Fourth Hokage is far inferior to Lord Izayoi. This record of being the youngest of the Five Kage is probably one that no one will ever be able to match or surpass."

"..."

Looking down at the crowded people and the noise that was even louder than a vegetable market, the cockroaches standing on the rooftop of a building sighed repeatedly.

"The number of people is really exaggerated. It feels like the entire village has gathered here."

"Not only that, but I heard there are also many tourists from other places and countries. Didn't you see the crowds stretching outside the main street?"

"I'm still a little dazed. Didn't we just graduate two years ago? If I remember correctly, Izayoi had just finished fighting Rock Lee not long ago. How did he become the Sixth Hokage now?"

"When I was in school, I always dismissed the legendary Wood Release, thinking it was an exaggeration. After all, we were all ninja clans, all with bloodline limits, how could there be such a big difference between us, and how could one person pacify a chaotic world? Now that I think about it, I suddenly understand how my predecessors felt."

"That bastard Izayoi, he actually became Hokage before me! How infuriating!"

Sasuke Uchiha crossed his arms and looked at Naruto Uzumaki next to him, who was gazing at him with envy, gritting his teeth, and almost drooling as if he were daydreaming. He couldn't help but mock him, "Stop daydreaming, you loser. Izayoi is only a little over a month older than me and less than four months older than you. You have no hope of becoming the Seventh Hokage in this lifetime."

Upon hearing this, Naruto's body instantly turned grayish-white, and a chibi-style ghost appeared above his head, repeatedly saying the words "there is no hope."

No matter what setbacks he suffers or who mocks him, Naruto Uzumaki's determination to become Hokage will never waver.

Sasuke Uchiha's words, however, dealt a huge blow to Naruto Uzumaki, causing him to faint.

Because Sasuke Uchiha wasn't mocking, but revealing this cruel truth.

If someone your age is a hundred times more outstanding and powerful than you, and becomes Hokage before you, then unless that person dies in battle or abdicates, Naruto Uzumaki will never have a chance to become Hokage in his lifetime.

His dream has been shattered!

Naruto Uzumaki recovered, biting his collar hard, tears streaming down his face, and said through gritted teeth with envy, "That damned Izayoi! He actually stole my Hokage position and blocked my path... If he doesn't do a good job as Hokage, I will definitely knock him down in the future!"

Sasuke Uchiha shook his head speechlessly, but inwardly he breathed a sigh of relief.

That loser, that idiot, looks like there's nothing to worry about.

Gazing at the still deserted rooftop of the Hokage Building, Sasuke Uchiha seemed to see something, and a slight smile crept onto his lips as he muttered, "That guy, still so arrogant."

"Look, Lord Izayoi is out!"

"So handsome! He looks even more handsome than in the photos, and he's so tall!"

"It's a pity. I heard that Lord Izayoi already has a girlfriend. She's the eldest daughter of the Hyuga clan's main family, whom he grew up with and who was his deskmate during the Ninja Academy."

"The Hyuga clan is incredibly lucky!"

"..."

As a shout rang out, the already bustling street instantly became even louder, its volume resounding through the sky.

A tall figure appeared on the rooftop of the Hokage Building.

He was still wearing a white robe suitable for battle, but over it he wore a white cloak with flame patterns and the words "Sixth Hokage" embroidered on it.

His short black hair, disguised by the Wood Transformation Technique, just covered his ears and bangs. His blue eyes were as beautiful as a cloudless sky. His face, no longer childish, had sharp features and was handsome and exquisite.

Even though he was just a teenager, just standing there gave people a sense of reliability and security, like a towering tree.

"Hokage-sama!!"

I don't know who started calling him that, but everyone tacitly changed their address and started shouting "Lord Hokage!"

Looking down at the fervent villagers and ninjas below, Izayoi picked up the Hokage hat Tsunade had given him and, with an air of authority, proclaimed to the crowd, "From this moment on, I am the Sixth Hokage of Konoha!"

Just like when Tsunade succeeded to the throne two years ago, cheers resounded throughout the city.

Then, fireworks bloomed above the leaves during the day.

Starting today, Konoha officially enters the era of the Sixth Hokage.

As the saying goes, "Each emperor has his own set of ministers."

Izayoi's succession also marked the end of the Hyuga clan's long period of frustration, solidifying their position as a powerful clan.

Her son-in-law is Hiashi Hyuga, the Hokage; he's now the biggest winner in life.

On his first day in office, Izayoi directly delegated power to his subordinates, announcing the end of the Hokage's era of diligent governance.

Only a fool like Naruto Uzumaki would do everything himself.

If even trivial matters require the Hokage to handle personally, then what is the point of having the other people in the Hokage Building?
The Hokage is the strongest person in the village and the guardian of the village and the country.

When the guardian deity neglects its power due to diligence in governing, the village is essentially committing slow suicide.

With his superior combat power, Izayoi had no worries about his subordinates usurping power, after all, Konoha was just a tiny place.

No one dared to disobey his will, nor did anyone dare to challenge his authority.

As the Sixth Hokage and the strongest among the Five Great Ninja Villages, Izayoi wielded limitless power.

He just needs to leave the professional matters to the professionals.

Each day, the main body only needs to go to the office to clock in, or have the wooden clone handle some documents that require signatures and stamps.

Everything else was left to Hinata and Karin, their two secretaries.

If they weren't so young, Izayoi really wanted to experience what that sentence felt like.

With a lazy and incompetent Hokage, the major ninja clans, led by the Hyuga clan, ushered in their golden age.

Especially the Hyuga and Nara clans, who were only given important positions during the war, finally returned to the upper echelons of Konoha.

Because... the second thing Izayoi did after taking office was to abolish the council of elders.

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado retired immediately, and the vacant position of Hokage assistant was also removed.

Neither Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, nor their families dared to utter a single complaint, for it was an order from the Hokage and the Daimyo.

Unless one wants to become a rogue ninja, no one dares to disobey the orders of the two most powerful people.

As far as the Daimyo is concerned, as long as Izayoi becomes the Sixth Hokage, he will fulfill any request Izayoi may have.

If Izayoi wants Konoha to become his personal fiefdom, then let it become his fiefdom.

As long as Izayoi doesn't interfere in the country's politics, even if he demands double or even several times the military budget, the daimyo will grant Izayoi's request, as long as it's within his power.

As the first country to implement the "one country, one village" system, the daimyo of the Land of Fire seems to understand exactly what superior combat power means and is not as incompetent as he appears.

Izayoi was very satisfied with the daimyo's sensibility.

If the Daimyo of the Land of Fire refuses to abolish the council of elders and does not want Izayoi to take back the power that has been dispersed, Izayoi would not mind replacing him with a puppet.

His Tenseigan's wireless puppet technique allows him to change a name without anyone noticing.

After regaining power, Konoha became Izayoi's paradise.

He can do whatever he wants!
(End of this chapter)