Konoha: Rebuild the glory of the Uchiha

Chapter 10: Brothers or the Hokage Position?

Hiruzen Sarutobi continued speaking, and based on his interactions with Uchiha Kagami, he believed that Uchiha Kagami would never reveal the news of their teacher Tobirama Senju's death.

Standing behind Hiruzen Sarutobi, Kagami Uchiha's excitement was palpable. Gold is easy to come by, but a true friend is hard to find. Kagami Uchiha had no idea that Hiruzen Sarutobi would trust him so much.

A true friend! Absolutely a true friend!

Hiruzen, next time you need something, just say the word, and I'll take care of you!

As Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, the large room fell silent. Everyone present remained silent, all looking at Mito Uzumaki, awaiting her judgment.

"snort."

A sneer escaped from Mito Uzumaki's throat as she looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, a hint of sarcasm in her smile.

"That's well said. Are you sure you really want to protect Uchiha Kagami?"

"You know, given Uchiha Kagami's status, even if he did leak the information, I couldn't kill him. At most, he would suffer some physical pain."

"The leak has already happened. As an Uchiha, regardless of whether he did it or not, Uchiha Kagami is an accomplice."

"I'm furious that I've been tricked like this. Think about this carefully, because the answer will affect my attitude towards you and your future position in Konoha."

After saying that, Mito Uzumaki withdrew her aura, and the immense chakra that had been there, as vast as the ocean, vanished completely, making everyone present feel much more relaxed.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not feel much relieved. Mito Uzumaki's question was giving Hiruzen a headache. He knew very well what Mito Uzumaki meant by "location".

Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't so senile as to think he could become the Kage of the strongest ninja village in the entire ninja world based solely on a verbal appointment.

Even if Tobirama Senju were alive, there would be resistance to recommending him as Hokage. Tobirama was not capable of having absolute authority in Konoha; only Hashirama Senju could.

The reason is simple: Hashirama Senju possessed unparalleled martial prowess that could silence everyone.

Tobirama Senju still had to constantly suppress, divide, and fairly allocate the benefits in order to make the bloodline families in the village willingly serve him.

Whether he can become Hokage according to his master's dying wish now depends entirely on Mito Uzumaki in front of him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi clearly understood the meaning behind Mito's words about whirlpools.

Do you love your brothers more, or the Hokage position?

The following answer carried significant weight, so much so that Hiruzen Sarutobi hesitated and subconsciously paused for a few seconds.

Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression, Danzo Shimura stood by anxiously, wishing he could make the choice for Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Of course, he loves the Hokage position. Anyway, no matter what, Uchiha Kagami won't die. At most, he'll be bedridden at home for half a year. Sarutobi Hiruzen's act of stepping forward just now was a fitting tribute to his camaraderie with Uchiha Kagami.

At this moment, Uchiha Kagami was also staring at Hiruzen Sarutobi, hoping that Hiruzen Sarutobi would temporarily abandon him. Just now, Hiruzen Sarutobi had spoken up for him, and Uchiha Kagami felt that was enough. Uzumaki Mito just wanted to vent her anger.

It's just physical pain. For my brothers, I, Uchiha Kagami, can endure it!

"Lord Mito, Uchiha Kagami is innocent! Please don't blame him!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his head, his eyes meeting those of Mito Uzumaki. His inner integrity wouldn't allow him to choose to betray Kagami Uchiha.

"good!"

"Great!!"

"You little rascal, playing the hero comes at a price. I hope you can bear it!"

Mito Uzumaki slammed his hand on the table and shouted, then ordered the Senju clan ninjas around him to throw out all five people except for Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The reason for keeping them in the Senju clan territory was to block the news. Now that the news of Tobirama Senju's death has spread throughout the streets of Konoha, what use are a few useless people?

It's such a waste of the Senju clan's food.

Thousand Hands Clan Outer Land

"It's out like that?"

The quiet night and the bright moon made Koharu Utatane, who had just been hovering between life and death, feel as if she had been transported to another world, and she let out a sigh.

"What, you still want to go back?"

Mitokado Homura teased from the side, prompting Utatane Koharu to repeatedly deny it. Having finally escaped the Senju clan's den of dragons and tigers, how could she possibly go back?

She's just a background character, okay? Hokage, the future of Konoha—such weighty words shouldn't be her responsibility. She should just go home, wash up, and go to sleep.

Shimura Danzo, seeing the two joking and teasing Koharu and Homura Mitokado in front of him, was furious and immediately shouted at them.

"Hiruzen hasn't come out yet!!"

Danzo Shimura was heartbroken. His best friend had been left behind in the Senju clan's territory, and his fate was unknown. Mito Uzumaki's reaction just now clearly showed that he was furious.

Hiruzen, really, you always try to be a hero. You chose to be bait and die in front of Tobirama Senju, and you're still doing it now!

"Don't worry, Hiruzen will be fine!"

Uchiha Kagami was also worried about Hiruzen Sarutobi's safety. He knew that Mito Uzumaki would not harm Hiruzen Sarutobi's life, otherwise she would not have released them and instead confined them all to the Senju clan's territory.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi's days are probably numbered. Mito Uzumaki has nowhere to vent her anger, and now Hiruzen Sarutobi is the only one left in the Senju clan's territory. If he doesn't suffer, who will?

"Uchiha Kagami, shut up! Hiruzen being left in the Senju clan's territory is all your fault. You and the Uchiha are no good either."

"The news of Tobirama-sensei's death was relayed by the Uchiha clan. I'll believe you for now out of respect for Hiruzen. You'd better not have leaked the information, or I won't let you off the hook!"

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Danzo Shimura lashed out at Kagami Uchiha, blaming everything on Kagami.

Uchiha Kagami remained silent after being scolded, wanting to refute something but hesitating to speak.

Now, no matter what he says, Shimura Danzo wouldn't believe it. Put yourself in his shoes; if he were Shimura Danzo, he wouldn't believe himself either.

Including Mito Uzumaki, only seven people knew about it. The news leaked out instantly, and the source of the information was the Uchiha clan. Of the seven people, he was the only one with the surname Uchiha.

He couldn't let this enormous burden be placed on his shoulders so unjustly; his small frame couldn't possibly bear it.

Shimura Danzo roared for a long time, and Uchiha Kagami just endured it. He felt guilty towards Hiruzen, and he had no way to defend himself against Shimura Danzo's questioning.

Go ahead and curse, curse all you want, just think of it as a sacrifice for Hiruzen, that way you'll feel a little better.

Thinking this, Danzo finally got tired of cursing after a while, glared fiercely at Uchiha Kagami, left them, and walked towards his home.

Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, Akimichi Tori, and Kazami Danzo left, having lost interest in continuing their entanglement with Uchiha Kagami. They all bid farewell and went home, as they also distrusted Uchiha Kagami, though their reaction wasn't as strong as Danzo's.

Seeing his former comrades drift away, Uchiha Kagami vowed to find out the truth.

That guy who leaked the information, you just wait!!!

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