Naruto: With maxed-out affection, I am invincible in the ninja world.

Suddenly, Asma looked up at the moon and said in a very charlatan-like manner:

"Brother Haneda, I observed the celestial phenomena last night. Tonight, the waning moon hangs high in the sky, and the position of Hokage is vacant again. This is the will of Heaven!"

"Brother Haneda, why don't you succeed as the Fifth Hokage now, in accordance with the will of Heaven?!"

Fugaku was too thin-skinned to lie like Asuma.

He simply stated the facts:

"Yes, Haneda."

"Now the clan hopes that you can succeed as the Fifth Hokage as soon as possible."

As soon as Fugaku finished speaking, all the Uchiha clan members who had been hiding nearby came out, surrounded Haneda, and shouted in unison:

"Lord Haneda, the Uchiha need you, and Konoha needs you even more!"

Asuma took the opportunity to put the Hokage robe on Haneda, and after doing so, he didn't forget to give Fugaku a smug look.

Looking around, Haneda, wearing the Hokage robe, said with a hint of helplessness:

"You have caused me great suffering!"

All the Uchiha ninjas around were very sensible; at that moment, they all bowed in unison.

"Greetings, Hokage-sama!!!"

Just then, the head of the Shimura clan led in a horse and bowed obsequiously:

"Lord Hokage, no matter what, Konoha cannot be without a Hokage for even a day!"

The surrounding ninjas looked at each other, unsure of what to say, until Asuma spoke:

"Please, Fifth Hokage, proceed to the Hokage Building to quell the rebellion in Konoha!!!"

Everyone shouted in unison:

"Please, Fifth Hokage, proceed to the Hokage Building to quell the rebellion in Konoha!!!"

"I had no intention of doing this, but you all have forced the Hokage robe upon me. What am I to do now..."

Haneda mounted his horse and, surrounded by numerous ninjas, marched in a grand procession toward the Hokage Building, the heart of Konoha.

This massive group quickly attracted the attention of many clans and ninjas.

The Hyuga clan, the Sarutobi clan, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, and other major clans all joined the ranks of those who supported him.

In an instant, the street leading to the Hokage Building was bustling with noise.

The once wide road became crowded with villagers watching.

Fugaku, along with the still somewhat bewildered Itachi and Shisui, worked with Haku and Kimimaro to clear the way ahead.

Haneda's horse traveled smoothly all the way and soon arrived at the Hokage Building.

Standing on the rooftop, the Third Generation looked at Haneda, who was surrounded by thousands of people, and fell into deep thought.

At this moment, Haneda rode his horse with great pride and confidence.

Upon arriving at the Hokage Building, the clan head Shimura fawned over Haneda and stopped his horse.

Suddenly, a kunai landed in front of the Hokage Building.

Kakashi appeared instantly.

He looked at Haneda and the jubilant crowd behind him with a strange expression, and asked:

"Haneda, isn't the succession to Hokage supposed to wait for the villagers' vote and the daimyo's approval? How come..."

Haneda smiled, but complained:

"They have caused me great suffering!"

"Kakashi, you have no idea. As soon as I got home, they came up and draped the Hokage robe over my shoulders, then brought me a horse and forced me to come here."

"They have truly brought me great suffering!!"

Kakashi stared speechlessly at Haneda, having personally witnessed Haneda's spirited demeanor while riding a horse.

Seeing Kakashi blocking his way, Asuma waited until Haneda finished speaking and immediately said:

"Stop blocking our way, Kakashi! It's time to welcome Haneda-nii as Hokage!!"

Kakashi made way for Haneda, who was being ushered into the Hokage Building, and couldn't help but smile.

Since Minato became the Fourth Hokage, it's now Haneda's turn.

"Obito, did you see that?"

"Your dream of becoming Hokage has been fulfilled by Haneda."

Kakashi gazed at the moon, reminiscing about the past.

At that moment, surrounded by many ninjas, Haneda stood on the Hokage Building.

He looked down at his feet, where, illuminated by various colored lights, the crowd stretched from the Hokage Building all the way to the end of the street.

Haneda stood quietly atop the Hokage Building.

After about ten seconds, the crowd gradually quieted down.

Haneda glanced at everyone below the Hokage Building and said with unusual solemnity:

"From this day forward, I, Uchiha Haneda, officially succeed as the Fifth Hokage!"

"I hereby pledge that anyone who infringes upon the rights of Konoha and its people will be punished, no matter how far away they are!"

"I will lead Konoha to greatness once again!!!"

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Chapter 242: A Jonin Meeting is Held!

On Hokage Rock, a mysterious figure wearing a tiger-skin mask and a red cloud cloak silently gazes at the top of the Hokage Building.

When Haneda announced that he had officially succeeded as the Fifth Hokage, a smile appeared on his face, which was hidden behind his mask.

Black Zetsu, possessed by White Zetsu, emerged from the ground, and White Zetsu laughed exaggeratedly:

"Lord Madara's dream has been fulfilled by your best friend. Are you feeling sentimental about that?"

The masked man was none other than Obito, who indifferently commanded, "Quiet."

Black Zetsu noticed Haneda standing atop the Hokage Building, receiving cheers, and gave him a sinister reminder:

"Uchiha Haneda has succeeded to the throne. He adopted the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and is now your enemy."

Obito stared ahead, his face expressionless.

"I have my own arrangements."

Black Zetsu said nothing more; he had long since realized that Obito had no intention of harming Haneda.

He's now hoping that Nagato will revive the real Madara.

Obito, however, had little affection for Nagato.

White Zetsu quipped:

"Lord Madara really loves Haneda~ He's reluctant to take action against him."

Obito noticed that Haneda had come downstairs, so he turned around and used Kamui to leave.

Before leaving, he said something:

"I will personally confront him regarding Project Eye of the Moon."

…………

Haneda stood atop the Hokage Building for a while before leaving.

He still has some important things to take care of.

"Prepare for a Jonin meeting. Everyone must be here within ten minutes."

Chief Shimura was the first to agree, beating Asuma to it:

"Yes, sir! Hokage!!"

Then, Haneda handed Kakashi a kunai with the Flying Thunder God symbol on it, and then left using the Flying Thunder God technique.

In an instant, a figure appeared on the Hokage Rock.

Haneda looked in the direction where Obito had disappeared, and then used Flying Thunder God Technique to leave again.

This time, he didn't try to find Obito, but went home instead.

He went to Naruto's bedroom, knocked on the door, but there was no response.

Deidara walked over, yawning:

"Brother Haneda, are you looking for that kid Naruto? He slipped away last night."

"Where is he, Xiao Di?"

"Maybe he's with Sasuke. I don't know why, but I really dislike that kid Sasuke, hmm!"