Konoha: Rebuild the glory of the Uchiha!

"There's no need to be so modest. You've been quite outstanding for your generation. But do you think you deserve the position of Hokage of Konoha?"

Mito Uzumaki's words extinguished the flame that had just been ignited in Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart by the praise.

Do I deserve it?

Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to answer that he deserved to be the Hokage of Konoha. This was the dream he had set for himself since he became a ninja, a grand ambition that he had never changed even after several brushes with death.

Unfortunately, the truth is cruel; he doesn't deserve it!

"I will do my best to become a qualified Hokage."

Hiruzen Sarutobi replied that he simply couldn't bring himself to say he wasn't good enough for her.

"Hmph, it seems you have some self-awareness."

Mito Uzumaki stood up, her eyes fixed on the Konoha emblem on the wall of the reception room, her gaze becoming profound.

“There are many people in Konoha who are more suitable to be the Third Hokage than you, such as me, or my son, Momoma Senju.”

“Even Uchiha Kagami from just now was more suitable to become Hokage than you. He had the power to suppress everyone in Konoha, a distinguished background, and the strength of a powerful clan. You have none of these things.”

"I've thought about it for a long time, but I still can't figure it out. Why would Tobirama pass the position of Third Hokage to you? I really can't understand what that bastard Tobirama was thinking before he died. He only caused me trouble, just like his brother Hashirama, that dead ghost." "And I always thought he was the one who made me the least worried."

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Mito Uzumaki spoke to herself, her voice aged, as she reminisced about the past. Now, the heavy responsibility of protecting Konoha rested on her shoulders, so heavy that it made her breathless.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat there, not daring to utter a sound. Mito Uzumaki had insulted two Hokage with a single sentence, so how could he dare to interrupt?

Is this a topic he can chime in on?

"Although I can't understand why Tobirama would pass the position of Third Hokage to you, I will still help you. After all, this is Tobirama's dying wish. I hope I've misjudged you and that you have some extraordinary qualities that I haven't yet discovered."

Mito Uzumaki looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi and said something that made Hiruzen's heart pound, and his joy was palpable.

"Mito-sama, I will do my best."

"Don't be too happy yet. I only said I would help you, not that I would definitely make you the Hokage of Konoha. After all, what you have is still far from enough to become the Hokage of Konoha."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded. He knew his own situation well; he was self-aware enough.

However, the situation is much better now. Mito Uzumaki's willingness to help is already the greatest mercy bestowed by heaven.

"Originally, I wanted to conceal the news of Tobirama's death first, and then find a way to suppress the clans of Konoha. Once everything was settled, I would then release the news of Tobirama's death."

"It's a pity. Those Uchiha guys can never let their guard down. The news of Tobirama's death has spread throughout Konoha, and the news that you abandoned Tobirama and fled back to the village is known to everyone. I don't know how bad your reputation in Konoha will be next."

"Lady Mito, we...we didn't mean to leave Lord Tobirama behind, it was..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up to argue that on the battlefield, ninjas must obey orders, even if those orders go against their duties.

Moreover, this was the Hokage's order, and the six of them did not have the power to disobey Tobirama Senju's command.

Mito Uzumaki waved her hand, telling Hiruzen Sarutobi not to get too excited.

“I know, no need to explain. Tobirama is a man of his word, especially on the battlefield. You can only obey his decisions.”

"However, the villagers won't understand these things, especially with the Uchiha guiding them from behind. You need to be prepared."

Mito Uzumaki pointed out to Hiruzen Sarutobi that this problem was not unsolvable; the Hokage should sacrifice himself to uphold the Will of Fire of Konoha and save the reborn Konoha.

Hiruzen Sarutobi still carries Tobirama's dying wish, and with the support of righteousness, he can barely salvage his reputation in the eyes of the public.

With proper management, it can still be made up for.

After all, the opinions of villagers who have absolutely no fighting ability cannot determine the position of Hokage. It is the ninja clans of Konoha who have the power to decide the position of Hokage.

"I understand, Lady Mito."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone was full of gratitude. He was so grateful for Mito-sama's help; otherwise, the villagers' spittle alone would have drowned him, let alone making him the Hokage of Konoha.

Chapter 12 The real obstacle is the Thousand Hands!

"If you want to become Hokage, the biggest obstacle is the ninja clans of Konoha, and the Uchiha are the most prominent of them."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded. The news of his teacher Tobirama Senju's death was leaked by the Uchiha clan. He believed that Kagami Uchiha was not the one who leaked the news, which meant that the Uchiha clan had their own information channels.

It's even possible that they knew in advance that Lord Tobirama's negotiations were being attacked.

The Uchiha clan's desire for the Hokage position has never been concealed. Even during Tobirama Senju's tenure as Hokage, there were still strong opinions within the Uchiha clan that wanted to overthrow Tobirama's rule.

However, such people always die in a reasonable way during a mission or a war, and the Uchiha clan cannot find the slightest flaw to prove that their deaths are related to Tobirama Senju.

The deaths of several extremists left the Uchiha clan deeply disturbed and they quieted down considerably.

Furthermore, Tobirama Senju was fair in his dealings, and he did not reduce the benefits that should have been allocated to the Uchiha clan. The other ninja clans in Konoha have been thriving in Konoha in recent years and fully recognize Tobirama Senju as their Hokage.

Unfortunately, Tobirama, their teacher, died unexpectedly during this negotiation, which gave the Uchiha a tremendous opportunity to try and become the Hokage of Konoha.

"I have confidence in the Uchiha. They've always been the same; they listen to whoever has the bigger fist. Back when Hashirama defeated Madara, Madara eventually left Konoha, but the Uchiha clan didn't follow him."

"Right now, no one in the Uchiha clan in Konoha is a match for me, unless they go crazy and send out their elite members at any cost, who might be able to kill me."

"But they don't have the guts!"

Mito Uzumaki changed the subject, her tone filled with confidence. Currently, no one in Konoha is her match. Mito Uzumaki, who is already extremely powerful, is now a walking calamity with the Nine-Tails inside her.

Looking at Mito Uzumaki's confident demeanor, Hiruzen Sarutobi was deeply moved, feeling the aura of a powerful elder.

He had just experienced Mito Uzumaki's strength firsthand; it was so powerful it was suffocating.

"I do have a way to deal with the Uchiha clan. The Uchiha aren't the only clans that are preventing you from becoming Hokage."

"The Senju clan would never have wanted you to become Hokage."

Mito Uzumaki sighed. The real crisis didn't come from the Uchiha clan outside, but from her own clan, the Senju.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes widened, thinking that Mito Uzumaki supported him, and subconsciously assumed that the Senju clan was one of his own.

"You don't think I can represent the Senju clan, do you?"

Looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression, Mito Uzumaki spoke slowly.

“Normally, I could act with impunity within the Senju clan, and even Tobirama would give me face. But now that Tobirama is dead, the position you're vying for is the Third Hokage of Konoha.”

"Two Hokage have already come from the Senju clan. The Senju clan enjoys this honor and is used to the benefits that the Hokage brings. They have even regarded the Third Hokage as a predetermined future."

Mito Uzumaki spoke slowly, giving Hiruzen Sarutobi time to process her words.

How to persuade the Senju clan to accept Hiruzen Sarutobi was Mito Uzumaki's biggest headache.

The Senju clan founded Konoha, and both Hokage were from the Senju clan. They also died in their positions as Hokage, which is a great honor.

Moreover, during the First Shinobi World War, the Senju clan contributed the most to Konoha, which is because their clan leader was the Hokage of Konoha. The Senju clan members were often the most numerous in the most dangerous positions.

The Senju clan members are equally willing to sacrifice their lives to protect Konoha. Almost the entire Senju clan believes that the Third Hokage will still come from the Senju clan. Some extreme Senju clan members even believe that their Senju clan is Konoha!

The great battle is almost over, and the fruits of victory are about to be reaped. The blood of the Senju clan's sons has almost dried up, and now the Sarutobi clan, who used to follow behind and pick up scraps, is reaping the rewards.

Mito Uzumaki couldn't even imagine the extent of this resentment. Not all the elders of the Senju family who had survived since the Warring States period were dead yet; each and every one of them valued the future of their clan more than their own lives.

They were older than Hashirama, some even two or three generations older, and dedicated their lives to the Senju clan. They were like slapping Hashirama in the face, and Hashirama would still happily try to persuade them to stop.

Grandpa, does your hand hurt? I won't do it again next time.

Mito Uzumaki could imagine how furious they would be if she told them that Tobirama would pass the position of Third Hokage to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Even if Tobirama were alive, he would probably curse him out, let alone himself.

One sentence, "What right do you, a mere whirlpool, have to discuss the Senju family's affairs?" is enough to shut yourself up.

These old men, driven to desperation, dare to spout the most rubbish things. Even with my unparalleled fighting prowess, I can't bring myself to lay a hand on them.

Not to mention that these old men are no longer afraid of death. They can stretch out their necks and let Mito Uzumaki cut them down. As long as you can guarantee that the Third Hokage is still from the Senju family, they will die willingly.

"Lord Mito, this..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was speechless. The Senju clan objected, and he was helpless. What could he do to his teacher's clan?

They can't win a fight, and their position is even less justifiable from a moral standpoint.

"The elders of the Senju clan have long since decided on the candidate for the Third Hokage position: Senju Momoma."

"His identity is that of Hashirama's son, and his strength is among the best in the Senju clan. He made outstanding contributions in this ninja war. As the commander of a battle line, he withstood the pressure from Iwakage Village."

"They're heading towards Konoha now, and will be back in the village soon."

Mito Uzumaki looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, scrutinizing him. She could help him share the pressure from the Uchiha clan, but she couldn't help with the pressure from the Senju clan.

Being able to remain neutral is already the limit, especially since Senju Momoma is his own son, who has looked up to his father Hashirama since childhood and dreams of becoming Hokage to protect Konoha.

She, Mito Uzumaki, wasn't that selfless, even helping outsiders beat their son.

"If you want to become Hokage, you must defeat Momoma. Defeat him honorably in front of the Senju clan, and then I will have a chance to help you persuade the Senju clan."

Mito Uzumaki continued, saying that this was the limit of what she could do. She had seen how much Momoma had sacrificed to become Hokage.

Ugh, Tobirama, you bastard, you're even worse than Hashirama, you really know how to give me a hard time.

Mito Uzumaki was torn, wanting to drag Tobirama Senju out of the underworld and beat him up.

"Lady Mito, I understand. You have already done enough."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was filled with gratitude. Mito Uzumaki had been selfless enough. Momoma Senju was her son, and she had deliberately avoided mentioning that identity. Lady Mito had already been fair enough.

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Chapter 13: No More Pretense, I'm Showing My Cards

early morning

A thin mist hung over the Uchiha clan's territory. Uchiha Kagami walked slowly, aimlessly, his eyes bloodshot.

After leaving the Senju clan's territory, he wandered the streets of Konoha until dawn before returning to his clan. Now, his mind is in turmoil.

At first, he really wanted to find out who in the Uchiha clan had leaked the news of Tobirama's death.

But after calming down, Uchiha Kagami realized that even if he caught him, what good would it do? Without the help of the Uchiha clan, it was impossible for him to spread the news of Tobirama's death throughout Konoha in just one afternoon.

What if the mastermind behind spreading the news is Uchiha Tomita? He is the head of the Uchiha clan, and at present, he seems to be the most suspicious. There are only a few people in the entire Uchiha clan who can mobilize the clan's power so quickly.

Did he turn against the clan leader for Hiruzen Sarutobi?