Saving the Uchiha clan starts with becoming the clan leader.

"Hiashi, head of the Uchiha clan, how is this explanation?"

Hearing this,

Hiashi Hyuga was stunned.

He planned to use this incident to force the Third Hokage to step down, but unexpectedly the Third Hokage would take the initiative to resign from the position of Hokage. This move immediately disrupted Hiashi Hyuga's plans, and for a moment he couldn't figure out what the Third Hokage was up to.

"not enough!!"

Just as Hiashi Hyuga was in a daze, a loud bang in his ear rim startled him awake.

"That's not enough!"

Zongxian coldly looked at the Third Hokage, whose gaze was lowered, "This shouldn't be called a resignation, but rather a dismissal and interrogation!"

"This incident wasn't a small-scale brawl involving a dozen or so people. Hundreds of Root ninjas were enough to wage a small-scale war. Yet, such an obvious move went unnoticed by the barrier team, and the Anbu were completely blind... This isn't a minor oversight; it's utter dereliction of duty!!!"

Zongxian said firmly.

"Uchiha Sogen, Sarutobi's negligence was indeed his fault, but to accuse him of dereliction of duty... The barrier team was inspecting the village's great barrier today. This area is the Hyuga clan's territory. Out of respect for the various clans, the Anbu would not easily approach this area. All of this can only be described as an unfortunate coincidence. To push all the responsibility onto the Hokage, what are you Uchiha trying to do? Slandering the Hokage, are you trying to rebel?"

After enduring for half a day, Koharu Utatane finally couldn't take it anymore. While defending the Third Hokage, she turned around and accused the Uchiha of having ulterior motives.

"Ha ha!!!"

Suddenly, Zongxian burst into laughter, clutching his belly.

I laughed so hard I almost cried.

"Elder Tsuta, are you really treating me and my people like fools?" He wiped away the tears from the corner of his eye, his laughter gradually subsiding. He exhaled, his gaze sweeping over the Third Hokage, the two elders, and the many clan leaders gathered there, before finally returning to the Third Hokage.

Staring at the Third Hokage who dared not meet his gaze, he said, word by word:

"Lord Hokage, let's end this boring game here!"

Zongxian's calm facade was shattered.

His face, now contorted with rage, was filled with fury.

"I, Muneaki Uchiha, the head of the Konoha Police Department and the Uchiha clan, hereby impeach the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, for dereliction of duty, abuse of power, and failure to fulfill the responsibilities of a Hokage. There are four specific examples: First, in order to consolidate his power, he worried that the Konoha White Fang, who had made many merits, would threaten his position, so he spread rumors and forced Sakumo Hatake to commit suicide."

"Secondly, he secretly colluded with the Hokage to assist Shimura Danzo and his disciple Orochimaru in stealing the First Hokage's cells to conduct inhumane human experiments. After the incident, he shifted the blame to his disciple Orochimaru and then allowed Orochimaru to escape from Konoha."

"Thirdly, he abused Naruto Uzumaki, the orphan of the Fourth Hokage, and allowed the rumors about the Nine-Tails to spread in the village, making him pretend to be a good person in an attempt to control the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."

"Fourth, they are weak and incompetent in dealing with external threats. Faced with the threat from the Cloud Ninja, they not only failed to stand up for their comrades in the village, but also forced the Hyuga clan to sacrifice their members in order to befriend the Cloud Ninja. The body of the Hyuga clan leader's younger brother is still on the Cloud Ninja's experimental table!"

"Hiruzen Sarutobi, you are no longer the hero you once were. You claim everything you do is for the village, but in reality, everything you've done over the years has been for your own selfish desires and lust for power... You are no longer worthy to be Hokage!!!"

The lingering sound echoed in the air.

Everyone was stunned; the series of accusations shocked them.

Even the Third Hokage was momentarily stunned. To claim that he had conspired with Danzo and Orochimaru to steal his teacher's cells was a slanderous accusation. He opened his mouth, about to refute the accusation with the most forceful attitude, when Kurama Murakumo, standing not far behind Sogen, gritted his teeth and made a decision.

"The Kurama clan seconds the impeachment of the Uchiha clan leader."

Then,

"The Hyuga clan seconds the impeachment of the Uchiha clan head!"

The brief hesitation did not keep him wavering for long. Zongxian's words, "The body of the Hyuga clan leader's younger brother is still on the Cloud Ninja's experimental table," made him feel as if a hole had been pierced in his heart. That pain made him abandon the last bit of hesitation.

There's no need to hesitate; this is what he owes the day laborer!

Next,

Accident happened!

"The Aburame clan seconds the impeachment of the Uchiha clan head!"

Wearing a hooded trench coat and sunglasses, Yu Nu Zhiwei spoke first.

No one expected that the third person to stand up for Uchiha Sogen would be the most low-profile Aburame clan.

If Kurama and Hyuga's decisions were within the expectations of the clan leaders, then the Aburame clan's choice was truly unexpected! Don't let the Aburame clan's low-key and almost inconspicuous appearance fool you; apart from the Uchiha and Hyuga, the Aburame are probably the strongest clan in Konoha!

This kind of statement is quite popular in Konoha!

Of course, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio can definitely outclass the Aburame clan, but if we consider them individually, the Aburame clan's strength is absolutely superior to any one of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio!

Therefore,

When the Aburame clan made their choice early on, it immediately made the already restless hearts even more agitated!

They didn't know if Aburame Shiki had taken the wrong medicine, but the combination of Uchiha + Hyuga + Aburame... was incredibly stressful, and their hearts began to tip in skew.

[Chapter 70. The Fifth Hokage Takes Over as Acting Hokage! (4000 words! Requesting votes! Requesting investment!)]

Aburame Shiki resolutely and firmly cast his vote in support of the rebels. He knew that many people were watching him, and he understood that many people were confused by his choice. However, he ignored everyone and had no obligation to explain to anyone. After expressing his support for the impeachment of Uchiha Munen, he returned to his stone-like silence.

only--

The tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease.

"Clan Chief Aburame, do you... do you know that Aburame Ryoma was killed by Uchiha Munegen not long ago?" Mitokado Homura couldn't understand why Aburame Shiki had acted so irrationally. This taciturn clan had always been regarded by him as the backbone of their lineage.

however,

The Aburame clan betrayed their trust.

"I know."

Aburame replied calmly.

"You know? You know and yet..."

"Elder Mitomon, the Aburame clan is no one's slave. I only hope that the children in the clan can freely choose their future when they grow up, instead of being tied up like dogs with cursed seals from a young age. From the moment Ryoma was taken to Root, I have already considered him dead."

Even through the sunglasses, Mitokado Yan could feel that cold, piercing gaze.

Their extremely distant tone also demonstrates how wrong their understanding of the Aburame clan's past was.

Their taciturn nature is not because they are cold-hearted; they are simply not good at speaking. In fact, their love for their family and relatives has never diminished. They still cannot forget the pain of watching their brothers and children being taken away by Danzo and never being able to see them again!

Standing next to Yu Nu Zhiwei was a man completely shrouded in a black trench coat.

He is Aburame Shiguro.

A rare poison insect master of the Aburame clan, and also the strongest member of the clan. However, this legendary figure's only son was taken away by Danzo when he left the village to carry out a mission, and became a member of Root. His eyes were cold and devoid of any emotion when he looked at the Third Hokage and others.

"Danzo... Aburame clan leader, the matter with Root was Danzo's fault..." Even Mitokado Homura himself felt that his explanation was so pale and powerless. Without the Hokage's permission, how could that guy Danzo have the ability to pick and choose so many geniuses from various clans and take them away!

The former aburame (a woman who worked at a brothel) appealed to the third generation about this matter.

However, he was dismissed without taking it seriously.

today,

The seeds planted long ago have finally blossomed and borne fruit, but this bitter fruit is something the Third Hokage was unwilling to see at all.

"Uchiha, Hyuga, Kurama, Aburame..."

The third generation leader was heavy-hearted and dejected.

He realized he had made an irreparable mistake and originally planned to retreat in order to advance, resigning from the position of Hokage as a price to put an end to this failure.

However, he forgot that sometimes his so-called retreat as a means of advancement was seen by others as a sign of losing power. On the contrary, the Uchiha and Hyuga were working together to form a new and unstoppable trend, which gave some people a subtle understanding. This was further fueled by some old grudges from the past.

The result is—

The Aburame clan, who should have remained silent, jumped out and stood against him.

and,

If I'm not mistaken, this is probably just the beginning.

Danzo knew all too well how many clans he had offended over the years in order to cultivate Root. It was a number that even Danzo found alarming. However, in the past, Danzo was the longest-serving Hokage in Konoha and the village's undisputed strongest. Back then, Danzo was not only arrogant and domineering, but he also had three equally brilliant disciples behind him.

However, time is the most ruthless thing.

The aging Shinobu no longer possessed the domineering spirit he once had, and the infamous Shinobu no An lay on his sickbed like a vegetable, awaiting his death.

The Third Hokage's disciples also dispersed from his side for various reasons.

However, due to his past prestige, no one dared to be the first to step forward and take the plunge. It wasn't until the Uchiha clan was shaken and the mature and prudent Uchiha Fugaku stepped down that the young and sharp-minded Uchiha Sogen used his fearless attitude and fierce strength to pierce the tiger skin wrapped around the Third Hokage!

next moment,

Then a thousand waves rise.

"Uchiha Munen, is your clan planning a coup?"

The Third Hokage, unwilling to sit idly by and await his fate, glared at Sogen, bloodshot veins appearing in his eyes.

Before any other clans could echo his sentiments, he turned his attention to the Uchiha clan. Even though his dislike for the Hyuga, Aburame, and Kurama clans was no less than his dislike for the Uchiha clans, his rationality still held sway.

At this moment,

It's better to cut off one finger than to injure all ten.

Once the Uchiha clan is defeated, the Hyuga and Aburame clans alone cannot cause much trouble. Only the Uchiha clan, who co-founded Konoha with the Senju, possess the ability to overturn rivers and seas.

"This is not a coup!"

"This is an inevitable trend!"

"It's about setting things right!!!"

Zongxian's voice was loud, and his words were as sharp as a dagger, piercing deeply into the heart of the Third Hokage.

He pointed at the Third Hokage and said, "Hokage-sama, your past contributions to Konoha are undeniable and cannot be erased. This is a fact that no one can deny. However, Konoha cannot dwell solely on its past glories. This village belongs to you, to us, and most importantly, to the future!!!"

"Your era is over! The future belongs to the young. Also, please stop making such a fool of yourself. Your slander is too absurd and ridiculous. I can make it clear here and now: Uchiha has no interest in the position of Hokage. This is no longer the era when Konoha was first established. I am not Uchiha Madara. I have no desire for the chair you are sitting on."

"I think the Hyuga feel the same way. All we've done isn't to seize more power; we're just...fed up with you old fogies, long since abandoned by the times, shitting and pissing on our heads!!!"

Vicious words can hurt more than swords.

To set things right?

Am I really the one who's causing all this chaos?

An uncontrollable surge of anger welled up within the Third Hokage, growing like vines in his heart. Everything he had done was for Konoha, for the village; he had dedicated his entire life to it, and now this brat, barely out of his teens, dared to point a finger at him and say they had been abandoned by the times…

"Uchiha Sogen..."