Konoha: Starting with Sage Mode

She had considered letting Tsunade take on the responsibility of reviving the Senju clan, but the Konoha princess had always shown great resistance to the position of clan head, was irresponsible, and had a serious lack of interest in inheriting the Hokage position.

She had discussed this with Tsunade once before, but it ended badly.

How can someone who has no desire to become Hokage be qualified to become Hokage?

Momoka has basically given up on the idea of ​​Tsunade becoming Hokage.

She watched Tsunade grow up, and in her heart, Tsunade was her daughter.

She naturally hoped that Tsunade could be happy, and she didn't want to force Tsunade to do things she didn't like.

But if Tsunade doesn't become Hokage, how will the Senju clan be revived?

Is it near the rope tree?

Tao Hua thought it was completely unreliable.

This child truly wants to become Hokage, but he has the First Hokage's personality without his talent. Fortunately, he knows how to work hard now, and he may achieve great things in the future.

But Nawaki was too young. By the time he grew up, the decline of the Senju clan was inevitable.

As for Kirito, she had never considered him.

She always believed that the Senju clan's problems should be solved by the Senju clan itself.

Of course, in her heart, Kirito was one of her own.

She could accept Kirito, but the rest of the clan would find it hard to accept him. Even though Kirito was Mito-sama's disciple, he was not a true Senju. It seemed illegitimate to make Kirito the acting head of the Senju clan.

Unless Kirito marries into the Senju clan and changes his surname to Senju, but based on her understanding of that child, that's impossible.

Therefore, Kirito's role in her mind is that of someone who will mentor Tsunade and Nawaki in the future, not that of the acting clan leader or the Hokage.

But after witnessing Kirito's Sage Mode, her perception of him changed.

An 8-year-old fairy could not possibly grow up as she wished; her previous perception of Kirito was utterly ridiculous.

Such an unparalleled genius is beyond the control of the current Senju clan. Given time, he will surely soar to great heights, reaching heights that Tsunade and Nawaki could never attain.

"Lord Mito, you have excellent foresight. Senju has placed his bet early and will surely reap unimaginable rewards in the future."

At this moment, Momoka couldn't help but think of Mito, and felt immense admiration for him.

Little did she know that the problem that had been troubling her had already been solved by the insightful Lord Mito.

Chapter 112: The Unexpected Problem of the Third Generation

In Konoha, at the Hokage Building and in the Hokage's office, an emergency high-level meeting was quickly convened because Momoka had activated her rights as a Hokage advisor.

Soon, as Momoka explained the reason for her emergency meeting, the Third Hokage, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane all showed shocked expressions. They never expected that Momoka, who had always been extremely hostile to the Uchiha clan, would speak up for the Uchiha clan this time.

"Did I hear that right, Momoka? You want the Uchiha clan to participate in this Nine-Tails inheritance operation?"

Mitokado Yan stared at Momoka with a suspicious look.

If this weren't the Hokage's office, where it would be impossible for an imposter to infiltrate, he would have thought that the person in front of him, Momoka, was a fake.

The Momoka he knew was a vanguard capable of fighting against the Uchiha clan; he absolutely could not plead for the Uchiha clan, and it would be good enough if she didn't kick him when he was down.

"That's right. Almost all the powerful ninja clans sent their elites to participate in this Nine-Tails inheritance operation. As a major clan in Konoha, the Uchiha clan naturally needs to send enough elite ninjas to participate as well."

Tao Hua gave a righteous and eloquent reply.

"I think you've gone mad. How could you possibly let the Uchiha clan participate in the Nine-Tails' inheritance? Have you forgotten the Mangekyou Sharingan? We can't let the Uchiha clan have the chance to regain control of the Nine-Tails."

"Turn to the next room," Xiaochun said angrily.

The Uchiha clan is a clan to be wary of; these were the words of her teacher, the Second Hokage, which she always kept in mind and never forgot.

Moreover, after learning about the conditions for awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan, she wholeheartedly agreed with this statement.

Moreover, Madara Uchiha controlled the Nine-Tails with the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan, ultimately leading to the death of the First Hokage.

Therefore, excluding the Uchiha clan from this Nine-Tails inheritance operation was an absolutely correct decision.

“That’s right. We can’t afford to take any risks, not even the slightest one. The Nine-Tails is of utmost importance and cannot afford the slightest mistake.”

Mitomon immediately agreed.

"Taohua, tell me your reasons again. What you just said is not enough to convince me."

The Third Generation wasn't as radical as Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, but his expression was equally serious as he stared intently at Momoka.

"Third Hokage, you should be aware of the news from Iwagakure and Kumogakure. Not long ago, I received intelligence from my undercover agents that ninjas from these two villages are secretly gathering on a large scale. What do you think their purpose is in doing this all of a sudden?"

Upon hearing this, Tao Hua finally offered a plausible reason.

Since she took over Danzo's position as Hokage's advisor, she has also replaced Danzo as the head of Konoha's intelligence department. She has a good understanding of many of Konoha's spies sent to other ninja villages, so she is now very well-informed about the outside world.

She received intelligence shortly after Iwagakure and Kumogakure began their operation.

Upon hearing this, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado's expressions changed, and they both looked at the Third Hokage.

Their Nine-Tails inheritance operation had just begun when Iwagakure and Kumogakure started assembling large numbers of ninja. What a coincidence! It's obvious there's something fishy going on.

As expected, the Nine-Tails' inheritance operation was leaked, which led to the sudden and abnormal actions of Iwagakure and Kumogakure.

"That's right. There has indeed been an unusual large-scale gathering of ninjas in Iwagakure and Kumogakure. Their unusual actions are very likely aimed at Konoha."

The third generation sighed, realizing that the matter could no longer be concealed.

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado heard the Third Hokage's affirmative answer with their own ears, and their expressions became uncertain.

What do you mean "very likely"? It's actually aimed at Konoha.

"You all heard that, right? Iwagakure and Kumogakure are likely to attack while we are fighting Sunagakure and preparing for the Nine-Tails' inheritance. Most of our forces are concentrated in Sunagakure, and our forces on other borders are weak. Our headquarters is also busy preparing for the Nine-Tails' inheritance, so we can't spare much strength. If Iwagakure and Kumogakure really attack, we will be in a very passive position. The only force we can use in Konoha right now is the Uchiha clan, who have been excluded from the Nine-Tails' inheritance."

Seeing the expressions of the other two Hokage advisors, Momoka sneered.

"Sending the Uchiha clan to reinforce the border and alleviate the pressure can also greatly reduce the pressure on the Uchiha clan during the Nine-Tails inheritance operation. This is indeed a very good method."

The third generation understood what Momoka meant and smiled.

He was actually worried about how to allocate enough troops to reinforce the border, but Taohua gave him a pleasant surprise.

In fact, he had considered Tao Hua's method, but he knew that if he made the suggestion, it would definitely be rejected by the three Hokage advisors, which is why he gave up the power of the Uchiha clan.

Unexpectedly, Tao Hua deviated from his usual practice, not only personally proposing the suggestion but also expressing his support.

In this way, the problem of insufficient troops will be solved.

The Uchiha clan's strength is still very reliable. With them supporting the border, they will definitely be able to give Iwagakure and Kumogakure enough of a deterrent and greatly relieve the pressure on the border.

"No, Hiruzen, you need to think this through. If the Uchiha clan suffers heavy casualties, the Mangekyou Sharingan might appear. Is that what you want to see?"

When Koharu turned to the next room and saw that the third generation was about to make a move, she immediately objected loudly.

"Although Momoka's suggestion is good, the Mangekyou Sharingan is too dangerous. If two or three pairs, or even more, appear, the Uchiha clan may not be able to suppress them. I think it is better to let the Uchiha clan continue to stay in Konoha."

Mitokado also expressed his opposition in a tactful way.

The Mangekyou Sharingan is indeed a tremendous threat, even to the Third Hokage who is currently at his peak.

When he heard that his two old classmates were strongly against it, his decision began to waver again.

"They are indeed afraid of the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan."

Seeing the changes in the expressions of the Third Generation and the others, Momoka sighed inwardly.

Then, she slowly recited the words Kirito had used to persuade her, explaining the current population of the Uchiha clan, the number of Jonin and Chunin, the internal dissatisfaction of the Hawk faction with Konoha, and the consequences of the Uchiha clan's future rebellion against Konoha.

Her words were like a thunderbolt to Midai, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado, exploding in their hearts.

They were all high-ranking members of Konoha, so they naturally understood that what Momoka had just said was correct.

If the Uchiha clan rebels against Konoha, Konoha will definitely suffer a severe blow.

"What you're saying is far too alarmist. If the Uchiha clan wanted to rebel, they would have done so before Madara Uchiha left Konoha. They are also members of Konoha, and it's impossible for them to rebel."

Koharu, still stubbornly insisting, said with unwavering conviction.

"Is that so? Have you already forgotten that Lady Mito will soon be gone?"

Seeing that Koharu was still objecting for the sake of objecting, Momoka reluctantly revealed the cruel truth.

Upon hearing this, Koharu Utatane, who had been stubbornly insisting on her words, immediately deflated and fell silent.

Mitokado Homura and the Third Generation remained silent.

None of the three of them were fools; they knew very well that the reason Konoha had been so stable in recent years was largely because of the powerful ninja Mito, who suppressed the Uchiha clan.

The reason why the Uchiha clan did not follow Madara Uchiha back then was largely because they did not believe that Madara Uchiha could defeat Konoha, which was protected by the God of Shinobi.

that's the truth.

Madara Uchiha was defeated.

The Uchiha only submit to those stronger than themselves; it's in their nature.

Now, both Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju have passed away.

The last powerful member of the Senju clan capable of suppressing the Uchiha clan is also about to pass away.

Once Mito is gone, will the Uchiha clan still be as well-behaved as before?

Will they really not rebel?

"Momoka, what does Kirito think of the Uchiha clan?"

After a moment of silence, the Third Hokage suddenly asked a question that surprised all three of the Hokage advisors.

"He hopes that the Uchiha clan can be integrated into Konoha in the future."

Momoka looked at the Third Generation in surprise, then answered with a serious expression.

"Is that so? What a good child. Hmm, I've decided. The Uchiha clan will participate in this Nine-Tails inheritance operation."

Upon hearing Momoka's answer, the Third Generation smiled slightly and finally made a decision.

Chapter 113: Scoundrels Deserve to Die

"Hiruzen, she's gone mad, have you gone mad too? How could you make such an outrageous decision?"

Xiaochun, who was turning over in bed, exclaimed in surprise.