Konoha: Rebuild the glory of the Uchiha

Chapter 12 The real obstacle is the Thousand Hands!

"If you want to become Hokage, the biggest obstacle is the ninja clans of Konoha, and the Uchiha are the most prominent of them."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded. The news of his teacher Tobirama Senju's death was leaked by the Uchiha clan. He believed that Kagami Uchiha was not the one who leaked the news, which meant that the Uchiha clan had their own information channels.

It's even possible that they knew in advance that Lord Tobirama's negotiations were being attacked.

The Uchiha clan's desire for the Hokage position has never been concealed. Even during Tobirama Senju's tenure as Hokage, there were still strong opinions within the Uchiha clan that wanted to overthrow Tobirama's rule.

However, such people always die in a reasonable way during a mission or a war, and the Uchiha clan cannot find the slightest flaw to prove that their deaths are related to Tobirama Senju.

The deaths of several extremists left the Uchiha clan deeply disturbed and they quieted down considerably.

Furthermore, Tobirama Senju was fair in his dealings, and he did not reduce the benefits that should have been allocated to the Uchiha clan. The other ninja clans in Konoha have been thriving in Konoha in recent years and fully recognize Tobirama Senju as their Hokage.

Unfortunately, Tobirama, their teacher, died unexpectedly during this negotiation, which gave the Uchiha a tremendous opportunity to try and become the Hokage of Konoha.

"I have confidence in the Uchiha clan. They've always been the same; they listen to whoever has the bigger fist. Back when Hashirama defeated Madara, Madara eventually left Konoha, but the Uchiha clan didn't follow him."

"Right now, no one in the Uchiha clan in Konoha is a match for me, unless they go crazy and send out their elite members at any cost, who might be able to kill me."

"But they don't have the guts!"

Mito Uzumaki changed the subject, her tone filled with confidence. Currently, no one in Konoha is her match. Mito Uzumaki, who is already extremely powerful, is now a walking calamity with the Nine-Tails inside her.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was captivated by Mito Uzumaki's confident demeanor, feeling the aura of a powerful elder.

He had just experienced Mito Uzumaki's strength firsthand; it was so powerful it was suffocating.

"I do have a way to deal with the Uchiha clan. The Uchiha aren't the only clan that's preventing you from becoming Hokage."

"The Senju clan would never have wanted you to become Hokage."

Mito Uzumaki sighed. The real crisis didn't come from the Uchiha clan outside, but from her own clan, the Senju.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes widened, thinking that Mito Uzumaki supported him, and subconsciously assumed that the Senju clan was one of his own.

"You don't think I can represent the Senju clan, do you?"

Looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression, Mito Uzumaki spoke slowly.

"Normally, I could act with impunity within the Senju clan, and even Tobirama had to give me face. But now that Tobirama is dead, the position you're vying for is the Third Hokage of Konoha."

"Two Hokage have already come from the Senju clan. The Senju clan enjoys this honor and is used to the benefits that the Hokage brings. They have even regarded the Third Hokage as a predetermined future."

Mito Uzumaki spoke slowly, giving Hiruzen Sarutobi time to process her words.

How to persuade the Senju clan to accept Hiruzen Sarutobi was Mito Uzumaki's biggest headache.

The Senju clan founded Konoha, and both Hokage were from the Senju clan. They also died in their positions as Hokage, which is a great honor.

Moreover, during the First Shinobi World War, the Senju clan contributed the most to Konoha, which is because their clan leader was the Hokage of Konoha. The Senju clan members were often the most numerous in the most dangerous positions.

The Senju clan members are equally willing to sacrifice their lives to protect Konoha. Almost the entire Senju clan believes that the Third Hokage will still come from the Senju clan. Some extreme Senju clan members even believe that their Senju clan is Konoha!

The great battle is almost over, and the fruits of victory are about to be reaped. The blood of the Senju clan's sons has almost dried up, and now the Sarutobi clan, who used to follow behind and pick up scraps, is reaping the rewards.

Mito Uzumaki couldn't even imagine how much resentment she must have harbored.

The Senju family's elders who survived from the Warring States period are not all dead yet; each one values ​​the family's future more than their own lives.

They were older than Hashirama, some even two or three generations older, and dedicated their lives to the Senju clan. They were like slapping Hashirama in the face, and Hashirama would still happily try to persuade them to stop.

Grandpa, does your hand hurt? I won't do it again next time.

Mito Uzumaki could imagine how furious they would be if she told them that Tobirama had passed the position of Third Hokage to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Even if Tobirama were alive, he would probably curse him out, let alone himself.

One sentence, "What right do you, a mere whirlpool, have to discuss the Senju family affairs?" is enough to shut yourself up.

These old men, driven to desperation, dare to spout all sorts of nonsense. Even with my unparalleled fighting prowess, I can't bring myself to lay a hand on them.

Not to mention that these old men are no longer afraid of death. They can stretch out their necks and let Mito Uzumaki cut them down. As long as you can guarantee that the Third Hokage is still from the Senju family, they will die willingly.

"Lady Mito, this..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was speechless. The Senju clan objected, and he was helpless. What could he do against his teacher's family?

They can't win a fight, and their position is even less justifiable from a moral standpoint.

"The elders of the Senju clan have long since decided on the candidate for the Third Hokage position: Senju Momoma."

"His identity is that of Hashirama's son, and his strength is among the best in the Senju clan. He made outstanding contributions in this ninja war. As the commander of a battle line, he withstood the pressure from Iwakage Village."

"We're heading towards Konoha now, and we'll be back in the village soon."

Mito Uzumaki looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, scrutinizing him. She could help him share the pressure from the Uchiha clan, but she couldn't help with the pressure from the Senju clan.

Being able to remain neutral is already the limit, especially since Senju Momoma is his own son, who has looked up to his father Hashirama since childhood and dreams of becoming Hokage to protect Konoha.

She, Mito Uzumaki, wasn't that selfless, helping outsiders beat their son.

"If you want to become Hokage, you must defeat Momoma. Defeating him honorably in front of the Senju clan will give me a chance to persuade them."

Mito Uzumaki continued, saying that this was the limit of what she could do. She had seen how much Momoma had sacrificed to become Hokage.

Ugh, Tobirama, you bastard, you're even worse than Hashirama, you really know how to give me a hard time.

Mito Uzumaki was torn, wanting to drag Tobirama Senju out of the underworld and beat him up.

"Lady Mito, I understand. You've done enough."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was filled with gratitude. Mito Uzumaki had been selfless enough. Momoma Senju was her son, and she had deliberately avoided mentioning his identity earlier. Lady Mito had already been fair enough.

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