From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 182 Lord Zongyue is the true Hokage!

Dozens of miles away, a huge mushroom cloud rose into the sky.

The storm howled, lightning flashed and thunder roared, and the thick, dark clouds that covered Mount Kikyo were shattered by the towering shockwave from the explosion, swirling into a huge vortex.

A deafening roar resounded through the heavens and earth. In addition to the deafening sonic boom, there was an explosive sound that could tear apart mountains and earth veins. Amidst the overlapping and intertwining of layers of air waves, a bright orange-red flame shot into the sky, mixed with thick black smoke, releasing a large amount of smoke and dust into the atmosphere, covering the sky and pressing down for dozens of miles.

The scorching heat from the billowing gases burned the nearby forests to ashes, leaving only the remnants of nearly carbonized, charred earth.

"Lord Zongyue, the operation was a success."

Lin Jiao knelt down, his eyes filled with respect; he was completely captivated by the young man before him.

It was he who devised the near-perfect strategic plan, using death row inmates to disguise themselves as Jinchuriki, and then having the Eight-Tails, controlled by the Sharingan, personally deliver them to the Cloud Ninja's main force. Then, using the 'Mutual Multiplication Explosion Tags,' he wiped out a large number of Cloud Ninja's forces in one fell swoop!
As a result, the Cloud Ninja, having suffered a heavy blow, were severely weakened.

The situation was instantly reversed, and now it was Konoha's side that had the advantage.

"Should we press our advantage, Lord Zongyue?" Linjiao composed himself, asking with a hint of excitement, "The Cloud Ninja's formation and morale have been completely destroyed."

Uchiha Muneki stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on the area shrouded in thick smoke and dust. He said calmly, "Don't be so impatient, Rinkaku. The most crucial person hasn't been dealt with yet. We've lost enough people already. I don't want to lose any more of my comrades in the village."

What a gentle person she is.
Even though victory was within reach, his first thought was for his fellow villagers.

Perhaps, he was the only one truly suited to bear the name of Hokage and inherit the First Hokage's will. The moment the thought surged into his mind, even Linjiao himself was startled.

But once the thought pops into his head, it spreads and grows in his mind, like tree roots drawing nourishment, taking deep root in his heart.

Uchiha Munetsuki is a better fit than Shimura Danzo or even Sarutobi Hiruzen!
However, the name 'Uchiha' was the biggest obstacle preventing him from becoming Hokage.

He wasn't lacking in political acumen. Having served the Third Hokage for so long, he knew very well that the Third Hokage was always wary of the Uchiha clan.

If there were no Third Hokage
No, no, I can't think about it anymore!
Lin Jiao's body trembled slightly, whether from his bold idea or the terrifying thought of putting it into action, it was unclear.

"Linjiao, what's wrong?"

Uchiha Muneki narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at the trembling person kneeling before him.

"No, it's nothing, Lord Zongyue."

Lin Jiao took a deep breath and suppressed that crazy and terrifying thought.

"If you're not feeling well, go and take a rest."

Uchiha Munezuki said gently, "You don't need to stay by my side all the time, it's safe here."

"Please forgive me for refusing, Lord Munetsuki."

Linjiao shook his head and said earnestly, "My duty is to protect the Hokage, and now... you are the Hokage!"

If Danzo heard these words, he would probably be so angry that he would vomit blood again.

During her time as acting Hokage, neither Linjiao nor the other directly subordinate Anbu members ever said such a thing; on the contrary, they wished they could stay as far away from her as possible.

"Ok."

Uchiha Muneki didn't hesitate and agreed to Rinkaku's request.

"Uchiha Munetsuki—!!!"

A furious roar, accompanied by deafening thunder, tore through the billowing smoke and dust.

The next moment, Lei Ying Ai charged towards their direction all by himself.

"Protect the Hokage!"

Lin Jiao's expression changed slightly, and he shouted. Perhaps even he himself didn't realize that just a moment ago, he had actually addressed Uchiha Munetsuki as Hokage!

Strangely, no one objected. It seemed that in the eyes of all the former Third Hokage's direct subordinates in the Anbu, Uchiha Munegetsu was the true Hokage, someone they needed to protect with their lives.

Just as the guards were about to stop the Raikage, they were stopped by Uchiha Munetsuki raising his hand.

"Lord Zongyue, please step back!" For the first time, Linjiao disobeyed his orders and said solemnly, "Our mission is to protect the Hokage and we will not allow anyone to harm you!"

"No, Linjiao, you're wrong."

Uchiha Muneki shook his head and said gently, "Your mission is to protect your comrades in the village. In my eyes, they are more important than me!"

"But."

Although Lin Jiao was moved, he still wanted to refute her.

"No need to say more, Lin Jiao."

Uchiha Munetsuki waved his hand to interrupt him, his eyes flickering slightly, and said, "Protecting your comrades in the village, that's your mission, Raikage. Let me handle this!"

Without waiting for Linjiao's consent, he used a teleportation technique to disappear from the spot.

The sudden collision in mid-air generated a violent tidal wave, and the sonic boom tore through the sky.

Looking at Uchiha Muneki, who was already fighting the Raikage, Linjiao couldn't help but feel a headache: "Seriously, Muneki-sama, sometimes you're just too stubborn!"

"But...is it precisely because of this that Lord Zongyue has gained everyone's approval?"

Another member of the secret service looked at the figure with deep admiration in his eyes: "I think there is no one in the village who can be gentler than Lord Zongyue."

"Yes, this is Lord Zongyue."

Lin Jiao said from the bottom of his heart, "I saw the pure will of fire in him."

the other side.

The Cloud Ninja force of nearly 10,000 men suffered more than half its losses in a single attack.

If it weren't for Killer Bee transforming into his tailed beast form again at the critical moment, protecting some of the ninja, the entire Cloud Ninja would probably have been wiped out.

Raikage A, who had never been so angry, was filled with both old and new grudges. As if he had gone mad, he completely disregarded his defense and threw punch after punch at Uchiha Muneki. Each punch was full of killing intent and contained the greatest power, as if he was venting his inner resentment.

"Your Lightning Armor is far too weak compared to your father's."

Uchiha Muneki easily dodged each attack and even mocked with ease, "If that's all you've got, you can't avenge your father, Fourth Hokage."

"Shut up!!!"

Ai's eyes were bloodshot from the shock. He raised his leg like a sharp axe, slashing down with a heavy whooshing sound: "Righteous Thunder Sinking Wrath Thunder Axe!"

The speed was indeed fast, but only relatively speaking. In front of Uchiha Muneki, who had the Mangekyou Sharingan, his every move was clearly seen. While dodging to the side, he seized the moment of stiffness in Ai and slapped him with his backhand.

Snapped! ! !
The Raikage was slapped across the face and sent flying.

He rolled awkwardly on the ground for over ten meters, then looked up at him angrily, half his face swollen: "You...you dare!!!"

"You are too slow."

Uchiha Muneki walked slowly toward the Raikage with his hands hanging at his sides, and said indifferently, "Lightning Release Armor? Terrible. This is the Third Hokage's son? You have disappointed me greatly."

(End of this chapter)