Comparison of the two Hokage: Both ninja worlds are devastated.

"Uehara-kun, you're as gentle as ever."

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Chapter 164 The Speech of the Will of Fire

Uehara Siming seems impulsive and reckless, resorting to swords at the slightest provocation.

But those who truly know him understand that...

This is the seemingly thoughtless sixth brother who is actually quite cunning.

All the "impulses",

In reality, they are all just strategic choices made after careful consideration and deliberation.

This is especially true in major events such as launching a coup or killing the Hokage.

From eliminating three generations of factions to suppressing the already minor unrest.

Then, they took over the power of various departments through a vote at the Jonin Conference.

Everything went smoothly and without any obstacles.

It was so effortless that it felt unbelievable and utterly unreal.

So sudden and unexpected,

This forced many people who originally had some ulterior motives to silently extinguish their ambitions.

Including Jiraiya himself,

This time he had already made up his mind.

Even if it's difficult, painful, or hard to accept,

They must also help their disciples reach that position, no matter what it takes, including their own lives.

In his imagination, the worst-case scenario might be internal and external troubles.

This means that a major internal upheaval broke out, with fierce clashes occurring between the third generation faction and Uehara Siming's subordinates.

Meanwhile, a major war broke out in the ninja world, with the four major ninja villages launching a joint attack on Konoha.

Jiraiya felt that this possibility was not small.

The Sand Village is weak, and the Mist Village is internally unstable; it's hard to say what will happen to them.

However, Kumogakure and Iwagakure will certainly not let go of such a golden opportunity.

result,

I'd already taken my pants off, and this is what you show me?

What is this? They just fobbed off two hundred episodes of Calabash Brothers?

A few days later,

Still on the Hokage Rock,

Jiraiya casually straddled the Third Hokage's head, gazing down at the bustling Hokage Building.

Today is the inauguration ceremony of the fourth generation.

Previous Hokage, including the Kage from other ninja villages,

The general procedure for taking office is to first hold a meeting of high-ranking ninja to vote, and then obtain a license from the daimyo.

Finally, he makes one last public appearance, handing the mantle of Hokage to the next.

The inheritance is considered complete with a slight symbolic gesture.

But, unsurprisingly, Uehara Shinmei met with an accident.

He's pulled off a lot of new moves; not only has the ceremony been completely altered, but he's also reportedly going to deliver an inaugural address.

Therefore, Konoha is especially lively at this moment.

The plaza in front of the Hokage Building, and the main road leading to the village entrance,

It was packed with people.

Ninjas, ordinary villagers, and even visitors from other places all gathered together.

They all waited for the man to appear.

Soon,

A series of cannon salutes boomed into the sky.

Dozens of fireworks shot straight into the sky, spraying out grains of gold that bloomed proudly in the air.

Amidst the cheers of the crowd,

Uehara Siming makes a dazzling appearance.

He wasn't standing on the rooftop of the Hokage Building.

Instead, he wore an extremely handsome divine robe, standing in mid-air, hovering there.

His back was ramrod straight.

After a moment, the cheers subsided slightly.

Uehara Siming raised her arm and pressed it lightly in the air, signaling everyone to be quiet.

Then, in a voice that was not forceful but clearly heard by everyone, he said:

Someone suggested that I,

It was said that, like previous Hokage, he would simply stand here and receive the cheers of the people.

This is enough to tell the village and its people that the Hokage of Konoha has changed.

Some people also suggested that

They said my rise to power was different from previous generations, and also different from any other Kage from other ninja villages.

To avoid causing unnecessary unrest or encountering an embarrassing situation at the inauguration ceremony,

I shouldn't be too conspicuous right now; I should wait for things to develop for a while.

Once my abilities and achievements are demonstrated, everyone will naturally accept me as a special Hokage.

But I rejected them.

Because I don't think I did anything wrong or used the wrong method.

I consider this an achievement, not a sin; I consider it an honor, not a disgrace.

I believe that even ten years from now, or a hundred years from now...

When people mention Uehara Shimei as the Hokage, they will sincerely admire his decisiveness and courage back then.

I think something so big has happened

As members of Konoha, you are entitled to my explanation.

I am also willing to appear before you, for all nations will judge me.”

Perhaps it was a talent or skill from a certain profession in a past life.

Or perhaps it is the strongest illusion called the Will of Fire.

Uehara Shinmei's speech was extremely inspiring.

From tone of voice and speaking speed to word choice, including body language during the speech, etc.

Everything seemed so fascinating.

It seems to touch the deepest part of one's heart, always giving one a strong sense of identification.

As if she were deeply captivated by this man's charm, her heart couldn't help but surge with excitement.

Having said that,

Uehara Siming paused slightly.

It gave everyone a little time to reflect, accept, think, and vent their emotions.

And just a moment later

He was met with thunderous cheers.

Almost everyone roared out at the top of their lungs in unison.

His name resounded throughout the sky with unparalleled fervor.

Half a minute passed, and the speech continued.

Uehara Siming continued:

"I thought about the theme of this speech for a long time and finally decided on the Will of Fire."

What is the Will of Fire?

Perhaps some people, upon hearing these four words, will immediately recall the old clichés of that inhuman old dog.

Where leaves dance in the air, the fire burns eternally.

The firelight will continue to illuminate the village and allow new leaves to sprout.

I don't want to make any further judgments about the third generation's style and actions here.

Time will give him the right answer.

But today, I want to make some changes to the description of the Will of Fire.

Because it was wrong, hypocritical, and absurd from the very beginning.

As soon as Uehara Shinmei uttered those words,

The people, whose faces were just moments ago filled with eager anticipation,

This includes Jiraiya on the Hokage Rock, and Minato Namikaze and others who were hidden among the crowd, cheering and guiding everyone at crucial moments.

The expressions on everyone's faces changed drastically.