I have a bunch of relatives who want to become Hokage.

Finally, Minato Namikaze announced the results.

The root was separated from the dark part and recombined. The original root personnel involved were dealt with according to the severity of their involvement, based on existing cases.

Danzo Shimura was sentenced to death, but as a former Hokage's assistant and someone who made great contributions to Konoha, he was granted permission to return home and commit suicide.

There was no second trial; this is the final decision.

Danzo Shimura's death is the only way to restore peace to Konoha.

His only dignity was the ability to commit suicide.

That night, Hiruzen Sarutobi, carrying a sake bottle and accompanied by members of the Anbu, entered the home of Danzo Shimura, which was already under heavy surveillance.

That night, the lights were on full display.

The next day, Hiruzen Sarutobi came out and announced some news to the people gathered outside the door.

Danzo Shimura committed suicide.

Chapter 41 Leave it to me

The news of Shimura Danzo's death, like cold rain, extinguished the resentment and desire in everyone's hearts.

Reason has returned.

When someone like Danzo Shimura dies, he always leaves something for posterity to appreciate and remember.

Despite being someone who makes people grit their teeth in hatred, he still has his merits.

When all his past was no longer kept secret, everyone had to admit that, aside from his lack of moral boundaries and his unconventional way of thinking, as the Hokage's assistant, he was incredibly professional in his work on foreign intelligence and special operations, and his personal finances were truly clean.

The Shimura family never received any benefits from him.

All the money was spent on organizing and conducting experiments, such as going out to kill people and killing people in the village.

Of course, he had his own selfish motives, and quite a lot of them—he had always wanted to be Hokage, and he always believed that he was the one who was most suitable to be Hokage.

Everyone would honestly think from the bottom of their heart – you're really not cut out to be Hokage!

If you become Hokage, the village will really be blown up!

In any case, death ends everything, and Shimura Danzo used his own life to put an end to everything.

Although I don't know why he didn't put up any resistance until the very end, it doesn't matter anymore.

The important part is the root that has been separated.

"So, that's roughly how things are." This time, Fugaku Uchiha didn't meet Shingen Uchiha in the study.

Perhaps it was because he had already realized that the recent rumors circulating in the clan that "the clan leader likes to practice calligraphy, but is also bad at it and loves to play" were secretly spread by Uchiha Shingen.

"You deserve a lot of credit for successfully bringing down Danzo Shimura this time, and the clan would like to hear your thoughts." Fugaku Uchiha said, sipping his tea while observing Shingen Uchiha's reaction.

For nearly a month, all the ninja clans have been working hard and building momentum for this operation.

After all, once you make a move against someone like Shimura Danzo, you have to kill him, otherwise there will be endless trouble.

Now that they've succeeded, it's only natural that they'll divide up his inheritance.

The intelligence network that Shimura Danzo established during his lifetime, which spanned the entire ninja world, was a huge treasure coveted by all ninja clans.

This will certainly include the Hokage Building.

A new round of confrontation has begun.

But Uchiha Shingen really wasn't interested in this.

With Danzo Shimura gone, the entire political landscape of Konoha will change.

To be fair, Shimura Danzo and his Root organization have always been a mountain over the heads of the Konoha ninja clans, keeping them all in a very subservient position.

Only Shimura Danzo could do this; none of the original three generations of leaders could.

Although Minato Namikaze demonstrated his decisiveness in this operation, he was not a seasoned veteran like Danzo Shimura, and his deterrent effect on these ninja clans was completely different.

It is foreseeable that Konoha Village will usher in an environment where "a hundred flowers bloom".

The good news is that the Hokage Building will no longer have to worry about the Uchiha clan.

Because they would have a headache dealing with all the ninja clans, including the Sarutobi clan.

If handled well, the Konoha Ninja Army's combat power and cohesion will definitely take off; if handled poorly, it will be the cultivation of a second-generation dango.

At least for now, it's a good thing for the Uchiha clan, as everyone is on the same starting line.

So why was he summoned to Fugaku Uchiha's house for a private meeting on such a sunny day?

The izakayas on the commercial street have had terrible business this month!

Moreover, is the ice and snow exhibition still going on this year? He's planning to organize a robot exhibition.

Let's start with the UC series.

Then put on a stage play, depicting a Gundam storyline.

They can also create reliefs and serialize them as comics.

Isn't this more exciting than Jiraiya's "Make-Out Paradise"?

Men should watch "Mobile Suit Gundam", "Macross", and "Neon Genesis Evangelion", not some weird "Make-Out Paradise".

"I have no idea." Uchiha Shingen pulled back his wild ideas, regretting the loss of a large sum of income this year. His tone was also not very energetic. "Why don't we just take this opportunity to change our business?"

"Oh?" Fugaku Uchiha picked up his teacup. "Tell me about it."

"We will express our stance to the Fourth Hokage, deprive the police department, and support the direct management of Root by the Hokage. In exchange, Uchiha clan ninjas can enter other departments or take on missions at the mission center, and Jonin can join the Jonin Class."

After Uchiha Shingen finished speaking, Uchiha Fugaku almost spat out his tea.

“That’s impossible.” He kept shaking his head. “It’s a long-standing tradition for the police department to be run by families. This matter won’t pass at the clan meeting.”

“Then let’s try a different approach,” said Uchiha Shingen. “Instead of privatization, let’s apply for expansion and bring in the Hyuga, Aburame, and Inuzuka clans. Let’s clarify that, apart from the village’s secret agencies, all security will be the responsibility of the police department. This way, the scope of laws that the police department can enact can also be expanded.”

“It’s the same here.” Fugaku Uchiha still shook his head.

"So, why are you asking me?" Uchiha Shingen shrugged. "I'm not good at this."

He glanced to the side, where Uchiha Shisui was sitting, deep in thought.

There were other people in the room; all the active Uchiha clan members with three tomoe were there.

These people also appeared to be thinking, but in Uchiha Shingen's view, most of them were just slacking off.

Who wants to have a meeting on a weekend?

"Shisui, why don't you tell us too?" Fugaku Uchiha looked at the other star of the clan with a hint of anticipation.

Among this generation of Uchiha, Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Shingen were the most capable fighters, ranking among the top combatants, while Uchiha Shisui still followed the traditional route.

"Clan leader, I think the police department should follow in the footsteps of the Hokage. At this time, the interests of the village should be the priority. Bringing the police department back to the village is a good idea."

It's like saying nothing.

No, it's worse.

At least Uchiha Shingen was thinking of making an exchange or expanding his authority...

Moreover, neither of the two young people had any intention of trying to win over the Root, probably because they didn't understand the Root's "wealth".

"Forget it, this issue is probably too complicated for you." Fugaku Uchiha gave up, looking at the two of them. "Shisui, you're in the Anbu, so you need to work hard to improve the Hokage's impression of our clan. As for Shingen..."

He considered it for a moment.

"You're still part of the police force, so just go to work as usual. Don't slack off on your cultivation."

Uchiha Shingen and Uchiha Shisui nodded in agreement.

"There's one more thing, which is about Orochimaru."

Everyone present became serious.

This is serious; there's still no conclusion on how to deal with Orochimaru.

With the death of Shimura Danzo, the various ninja clans recovered from their hysterical state and became more cautious in dealing with Orochimaru.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is not someone to be trifled with.

His prestige remained undamaged in this incident, and as the previous Hokage and once the strongest individual in Konoha, no one wanted to offend Hiruzen Sarutobi at the last minute because of Orochimaru.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who has already stepped down, may not be able to help anyone, but it's still very easy for him to ruin someone's life.

This old man is way more skilled than Danzo; he's guaranteed to ruin your plans and leave you speechless.

"Shisui, tell me about Orochimaru's situation."

“Okay.” Uchiha Shisui began to explain, “Orochimaru is still being held in the Anbu’s internal prison. The interrogation department’s work is not going smoothly. Considering the Third Hokage, they did not allow the Yamanaka clan’s ninjas to search his brain. However, they still obtained an important piece of information.”

"What intelligence?"

"Sushizaki Fuguki of Kirigakure had a secret agreement with Root, which originally stipulated that both sides would send representatives to exchange personnel once a month, but last month..."

Everyone understood immediately.

This major case had the greatest impact on Root, bringing Konoha's overseas intelligence work to a near standstill. All the village could do was try to ensure that the identities and information of overseas intelligence personnel were not leaked.

That's all I can do.

"What are your thoughts, Hokage?"

"Both the Fourth and Third Hokage were aware of this matter. Their opinion was that cooperation should not be interrupted, and a Jonin with sufficient strength should be sent to Kirigakure to complete the handover this month."

At this point, Uchiha Shisui looked at Uchiha Shingen beside him, "Shingen-nii, the Fourth Hokage wants you to make this trip. Apart from the Flying Thunder God Technique, there is no other way to ensure the safety of the person carrying out this mission."

"Me? I could, but..."

"The Fourth Hokage said this is an S-rank mission."

"Leave it to me!"

Chapter Forty-Two: Revisiting an Old haunt

Because it was an S-rank mission, Uchiha Shingen woke up extremely early the next day.

It was still dark.