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Chapter 104 Impeaching the Third Hokage

The Third Hokage surveyed the venue and confirmed that the Jonin who supported him were from the Sarutobi clan, the Mitokado clan, the Utatane clan, and the Shimura clan.

In the past two years, in order to make up for the loss of Jonin in the Uchiha clan, the Third Hokage urgently promoted 30...

Many civilian Jonin must also support him.

Aside from these staunch supporters, Hiruzen Sarutobi could only trust seven Jonin: Might Guy, Genma Shiranui, Hayate Gekko, Anko Mitarashi, Ibiki Morino, Raido Namiashi, and Aoba Yamashiro.

When they saw Hiruzen Sarutobi, they not only bowed respectfully, but also expressed their full respect.

The other Konoha Jonin didn't have much goodwill towards the Third Hokage.

Most of the Konoha Jonin's eyes were filled with regret, dissatisfaction, and disappointment, as well as the relief of giving up after a long period of disappointment.

The same applies to members of the ninja clan such as Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Inoichi, Akimichi Choza, and Aburame Shiki.

A few Konoha ninjas remained expressionless, but their eyes revealed hatred, such as Hiashi Hyuga and Kakashi Hatake.

The Third Hokage silently calculated and realized that he could only get the support of a quarter of the Jonin at most.

When did he, the Third Hokage, become so unpopular?

Uchiha Shisui stood up and said loudly, "I think many of you here don't know that this Konoha Jonin Tournament was not convened by the Third Hokage, but by me on behalf of Lord Natsume."

"With the support and assistance of the clan leaders, and after seven days of coordination, all the Jonin of Konoha Village were finally gathered in the village for this Jonin Conference."

"According to the rules set by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, when all the Jonin of Konoha participate, the Jonin Tournament will automatically become the highest authority in Konoha Village."

"At this moment, as Hokage, Lord Hiruzen Sarutobi only has the privilege of two votes; all other powers are exercised by the Konoha Jonin Tournament."

"The sole purpose of this meeting is to impeach the Third Hokage!"

boom-!

All the Konoha ninjas felt as if they heard an incredibly violent explosion. The explosion was actually the exclamation of the Konoha Jonin, which made everyone's ears ring.

Impeach the Hokage!

This is the first time in nearly 58 years since Konoha Village was established that such an outrageous situation has occurred.

The invincibility of the First Hokage, the wisdom of the Second Hokage, the fierceness of the Fourth Hokage, and the longevity of the Third Hokage have created a fixed mindset among the Konoha ninjas.

That is, the Hokage can die in battle, die of illness, or voluntarily relinquish the position, but cannot be overthrown.

For many Konoha ninja, this is not just a mindset, but even a belief.

For example, the deceased Danzo Shimura firmly believed that the Hokage was supreme, and that as long as he became the Hokage, he could do whatever he wanted and solve all problems and troubles.

If Shimura Danzo were still alive, he would have jumped up and attacked Uchiha Shisui by now, disrupting the Konoha Jonin Tournament and using violence to prevent it from continuing.

Unfortunately, Danzo is already dead.

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, though willing, only dared to stand up and rebuke Uchiha Shisui.

"This is outrageous! How can Konoha impeach the Hokage?"

"Jonin must obey the Hokage's orders; they are the Hokage's subordinates. How can they, as subordinates, dare to disobey their superiors and impeach the Hokage?"

"Xia Zuo is just a Chunin, what qualifications does he have?"

The Konoha ninjas were very dissatisfied with the Third Hokage, but they also could not accept the Hokage being impeached.

Upon hearing Mitokado Homura's and Utatane Koharu's words, a considerable commotion arose among the Konoha ninja.

In fact, Uchiha Shisui also found it difficult to accept the impeachment of the Hokage.

But his obedience was ridiculously strong. When Xia Zuo gave an order, he would go against his own will and follow Xia Zuo's instructions, forcing himself to continue.

"Since the Fourth Hokage died in battle, the Third Hokage has been the Hokage again for 9 years and 7 months."

"Over such a long period of time, Konoha Village has been repeatedly provoked and faced crises, but the Third Hokage's performance has been disappointing."

"In the 55th year of Konoha, the Uchiha clan was attacked by traitors, Root, and enemies in Konoha Village, and the huge clan was almost completely wiped out."

"So much so that the 14-year-old Lord Xia Zuo had to step forward and use the Wood Release technique to prevent the destruction of the Uchiha clan and drive away the traitors and enemies of Konoha."

"The decline of the Uchiha clan has attracted the covetous eyes of the Fourth Raikage, who once again threatened Konoha with war and sent out his despicable delegation once again—just like when Hizashi Hyuga was forced to commit suicide."

At this point, Uchiha Shisui couldn't help but look at Hyuga Hiashi.

Hiashi Hyuga closed his eyes, and he thought of his younger brother.

The younger brother who was forced by the Third Hokage to die in his place.

Uchiha Shisui continued, "As you all already know, Lord Xia Zuo killed most of the Cloud Village ninjas, expressing our unwavering stance."

"In the end, the Third Hokage changed his attitude and forcefully forced the Cloud Village army to retreat."

"But this year, the Cloud Village ninjas have come again, and the Fourth Raikage is leading them personally. They have entered the Land of Fire directly and are even approaching Konoha Village every day."

"But our Hokage did nothing, just watched as the Cloud Village ninja army stationed themselves in the Land of Fire, and watched them approach Konoha Village—"

Hearing this, Koharu, who was switching dorm rooms, felt extremely wronged and couldn't help but protest, "You're talking nonsense! We did do things!"

"The Third Hokage sent a total of 15 waves of messengers to the Cloud Village ninja army, trying various methods to make them retreat, but the Fourth Raikage of Cloud Village refused to even see the messengers!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi clenched his fists, wishing he could strangle his classmate. His words were practically saying that the Third Hokage was a coward.

Even though the enemy had entered the house, the Hokage only dared to send messengers to meet with the enemy, but dared not send ninjas to drive away the invaders, nor did he himself confront the enemy.

Uchiha Shisui's pupils contracted slightly, but he ignored Koharu Utatane and said to himself, "So many days have passed, and the Cloud Village ninja army has advanced 200 kilometers. We can no longer remain indifferent."

"Therefore, Lord Xia Zuo asked me to convene a ninja conference to discuss the impeachment of the Third Hokage."

"I hereby formally propose that Konoha Chunin Lord Natsusa enter the Konoha Jonin Conference to question the Third Hokage."

Mitokado Homura stood up and shouted, "This is the Konoha Jonin Tournament! How can a Chunin be allowed to participate, let alone question the Hokage? This is simply—inconceivable!"

Uchiha Shisui remained expressionless, but his pupils had shrunk to the size of pinpoints, and his inner world was in turmoil.

[My goodness! Lord Natsuzo guessed correctly about Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado's reactions. He's really amazing.]

[No, Lord Xia Zuo said I can't show any excitement!]

[Hold on! Uchiha Shisui! You can do it!]