Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 244 Third Generation: Kyohiko, I was narrow-minded!

"Master, should we...?"

"No."

Hijikata shook his head.

He looked into the distance and said, "Hijiri, pass down the order that no one is allowed to leave their home tonight, and no one is allowed to participate in tonight's battle without the village's permission."

"yes!"

Although the Japanese official only vaguely guessed the intention, he still quickly went to carry it out.

Wait until my younger brother leaves.

Hinata Yuuka finally came out.

"What's wrong? What was that aura before?"

"It should be the Nine-Tails."

Daily difference answer.

Then, he glanced at Xi Xia and said, "Go back to sleep, I'll wait a little longer."

"Shouldn't we go to their aid?"

"No need, we just need to wait for Konoha's orders."

Japanese feet shook their heads.

If an order comes from the Hidden Leaf Village's Anbu requiring the Hyuga clan's participation, he will naturally mobilize the entire clan.

And now.

Just wait!

The same situation has occurred in many families.

such as--

Akimichi Choza.

He was fully armed and ready to charge out with his men, but when he went outside, he saw that neither the Yamanaka clan nor the Nara clan had made any move.

Trusting his brother, he turned to look at his people.

"How about we go home and wait for orders?"

A few seconds later.

A figure landed in front.

Nara Shikaku.

He glanced at it and said, "No need for a big fuss, let everyone sleep. Kyohiko and Minato can handle it."

"Too."

Thinking of the strength of Kyohiko and Minato, Dingza felt a sense of relief.

The strength of those two...

He felt he could handle even a tailed beast.

not to mention.

The current Dark Division is no pushover either.

Almost 80% of the elites from various clans and skilled civilians in Konoha are in the Anbu, and techniques like Flying Thunder Formation and Barrier Techniques are constantly emerging.

If the village wanted to find them, they would have sent people over long ago.

"Go back! Go to sleep!"

Ding shouted.

A group of burly men, carrying weapons, pondered for a moment, then followed orders and headed home.

A moment later, a figure appeared.

Upon seeing Shikaku and Choza, the other party paused for a moment before saying, "Lord Shikaku, Lord Choza, the captain means everyone can go to sleep; the matter is resolved."

"it is good."

Shikaku nodded, not surprised at all.

He was still wearing his home clothes, not even his Jonin vest.

If Ding Zuo and his group hadn't made such a big fuss, he wouldn't have bothered to come out.

"However, gentlemen, please proceed to the Jonin waiting room tomorrow for a meeting to discuss tonight's operation."

"it is good."

Nara Shikaku's cheek twitched slightly, somewhat surprised, but he still nodded gently in agreement.

It seems—

Something did happen to the Uchiha clan.

Hopefully, the scale won't be that large.

Shikaku pondered for a moment, then looked at Choza: "Go to sleep, we have to get up early tomorrow."

"it is good."

……

Kyohiko returned Shisui to the Uchiha clan.

Zhi Shui still hoped that, on an occasion like tonight, he could return to his family and be with his clansmen.

He guessed—

Shisui was probably worried that Fugaku would do something foolish again.

Shisui was truly worried sick about the Uchiha clan.

This is how Shisui met Kyohiko.

Under Jingyan's tutelage, Shisui's temperament and thinking have improved to a certain extent; otherwise, Shisui might not have thought so much at this critical moment.

Now, Kyohiko is going to report to Tsunade about tonight's events and Minato's encounter with Obito, and to discuss the details of tomorrow's meeting.

Uchiha, the guards.

These two are simple; the key is the third one—

To bring the Uchiha clan into the decision-making level.

Not much needs to be changed.

Currently, the various departments in Konoha, such as the captain of the guard, actually wield considerable power. However, the guard has historically been in a rather awkward position, resulting in their captains having insufficient influence within the village.

After the reorganization...

The captain's authority will naturally be enhanced.

Although they had already had some exchanges, he and Tsunade still needed to reach a consensus before the plenary meeting to avoid internal strife and being defeated one by one.

But outside.

The ninjas sent out by the Anbu had already been notified one by one beforehand.

Many families and commoners should have received the message that the situation had been "pacified," and the tailed beast chakra quickly disappeared, allowing them to go home and sleep peacefully.

In addition-

[Under your arrangement and planning, the Uchiha clan experienced significant internal strife, resulting in a decline in the clan's overall strength, but also a general shift in their allegiance to Konoha, with their attitude clearly changing.]

[Reward: Wood Release: Descent of the Flowering Tree World (Master)]

The Flower Tree Realm has descended.

The biggest difference between them and the birth of trees is that they grow huge flowers, and the pollen they release can make people faint.

but.

Based on the absorbed memories, as long as one is at the master level, it is possible to achieve an effect similar to Hashirama Senju's ability to bewitch others.

What's on the next level up?

What other defects or aspects have not been considered?

Jingyan fell into deep thought.

Perhaps even Hashirama Senju didn't fully develop its effects; it could have been further expanded and developed to make it even stronger!

The difference should lie in the "pollen".

It is the only "variable".

……

The next day.

Hokage Building, Jonin Waiting Room.

Some Jonin waiting for their missions were waiting here when they soon saw the heads of various ninja clans walking in from outside.

These ninja clans are all prominent clans in Konoha.

even--

Fugaku Uchiha and Hiashi Hyuga are among them!

This?

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, and then those few people quietly left the Jonin waiting room.

Compared to the big shots inside, they seemed out of place.

Inside the room, the clan heads exchanged glances, and most of them felt—

The Uchiha clan is probably doomed!

but.

Nara Shikaku surveyed his surroundings, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face.

This situation...

Something's not right!

If the goal was to punish the Uchiha clan or dismantle the clan altogether, there would be no need for such a grand display, summoning almost all the powerful clan heads of Konoha.

There are only two who haven't arrived yet.

One is Hiruzen Sarutobi, the patriarch of the Sarutobi clan.

The other one is the head of the Shimura clan, Shimura Kazuma.

Although Danzo Shimura died, and not in a very dignified manner, the Shimura family had long since severed ties with him, and the Shimura clan was a major clan in Konoha.

For the time being, they simply faded from view and kept a low profile to avoid being retaliated against by Jingyan.

The Third Hokage will definitely come.

In other words.

Almost all the major clans that Konoha is known for have arrived.

This doesn't look like a trial for the Uchiha.

Just then, a middle-aged man slowly entered the house; he was Kazuma Shimura.

Lu Jiu was somewhat surprised, then looked outside and pondered for a moment.

"I'll go ask the Hokage when the meeting will start... Ha, our group has been occupying the Jonin's waiting room, forcing them all to leave."

"it is good."

Thank you for your trouble.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Shikaku holds a high position in the Jonin class and among the higher-ups in Konoha, so it's best for him to speak on his behalf.

but.

Before Shikaku could get up.

Outside, the door was pushed open instantly.

Tsunade waved her robe, her expression serious yet with a hint of a smile, and said, "Thank you all for coming. Well then, let's go next door for the meeting."

The next moment, she disappeared.

This is just a shadow clone.

……

In the conference room, the three advisors were already present, along with Tsunade and Kyohiko.

"Tsunade, you guys are going too far, this kind of thing..."

"Old man, I am now the Hokage!"

Tsunade tapped her fingers on the table, stood up, and with a flourish of her robe, exuded confidence and triumph.

"As one of the Legendary Sannin, I've been through enough. I have sufficient judgment and decision-making ability. The more people who know about this kind of thing... the greater the chance of it being leaked!"

Tsunade looked at the three of them.

"Can you guarantee you can avoid being spied on by that guy?"

"To be honest, no."

Mitokado answered honestly.

Xiaochun glared angrily at her roommate after changing dorm rooms.

Mitomon shook his head.

"Haru, we're doing this for Konoha's sake, not for arguing about who's right and who's wrong. One is one, and two is two."

"Haha, you truly are the senior I respect most!"

Tsunade smiled.

Jingyan stood there speechless for a moment. Sis, that's not the point...

but.

Tsunade was indeed very dashing in that scene just now.

He originally intended to "join the battle," but seeing that Tsunade had already fired the cannon alone, he suppressed the thought in his heart.

Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed lightly.

"So, what's the result now?"

"We'll talk about that later. What I want to talk about is the guard unit, and... bringing the guard unit captain back into the inner circle of interests."

"I object!"

Xiaochun, who was turning over in her dorm, slammed her hand on the table with a "bang".

Tsunade looked at her, her gaze calm yet carrying an immense pressure.

At this moment...

She is the Fourth Hokage!

Tsunade straightened up.

"Transfer advisor, the guard is an important organization in Konoha and should not be used as a tool for suppression as it has in the past. I know that your generation grew up under Madara's oppression, so you have a lot of fear of the Uchiha..."

"But now, Madara can only eke out a living in a corner, resorting to underhanded means to seize allies as much as possible. What good is it even if he's still alive?"

"The Uchiha didn't leave back then, and they certainly won't leave now or in the future!"

Her voice rose sharply, "This is my decision as the Fourth Hokage!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression is frozen.

Xiaochun, who was switching dorms, was stunned for a moment and didn't know how to answer.

A few seconds later, Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed and said, "In that case, let's do it your way."

"Hiruzen..."

"Sit down."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand.

Xiaochun reluctantly sat down in the new dormitory.

A moment later, figures filed in from outside.

The heads of the various families entered.

First came Fugaku Uchiha and Hiashi Hyuga, followed by the Ino-Shika-Cho trio and Shiki Aburame...

One by one, figures entered.

Finally, a middle-aged man slowly entered the house and closed the back door.

He is Kazuma Shimura, the head of the Shimura clan.

"We've all arrived."

"Let's begin. First, let Kyohiko explain what happened last night..."

Tsuna pointed at Kyohiko.

Jingyan stood up and gave a general account of what happened last night, omitting some details about the tailed beasts.

After giving his report, he sat down.

Tsunade said, "Regarding the rogue ninja, we'll handle it according to village rules. Does anyone have any objections?"

"no."

Everyone shook their heads.

Including Fugaku.

In fact, he felt relieved when he heard those words.

The fact that everyone is being punished according to village rules demonstrates impartiality, and no one will have any objections. On the contrary, it means that the targeted suppression of the Uchiha clan in the past has ended.

Furthermore, according to the village's regulations, rebellions are classified according to their nature, with different levels and degrees of harm subject to different punishments.

Someone like Uchiha Nobushi is definitely going to die.

but.

Others may survive, but...

Detention is certain.

This is already a very good result.

Fugaku sat there quietly, his face calm and composed.

Shikaku understood.

That's true!

Konoha not only doesn't want to target the Uchiha, but also wants to accept the Uchiha back.

The summoning of the heads of various clans is likely for better cooperation, to dispel any suspicion among the clans.

Konoha can even accept the Uchiha clan, so what do you have to be afraid of?

Jingyan's lips curled up slightly.

To deal with external threats, we must first secure our internal stability.

The Uchiha clan was one, and another was to unite all the clans so that their power could be directed in one direction.

So.

The reputation of Konoha and the confidence that the various clans have in Konoha are very important.

Tsunade understood this perfectly well.

and so.

"Secondly, those who participate in the rebellion will not be allowed to remain in the guard unit and will be subject to Konoha's supervision for the short term. Any objections?"

Tsunade looked at Fugaku.

Fugaku shook his head: "No objection."

"Thirdly, considering the Uchiha's current lack of strength, I propose that some ninjas skilled in management, communication, and reconnaissance be transferred from the ninja ranks to the guard force. Fugaku, what's your opinion?"

Tsunade's tone was serious and her aura imposing.

Upon hearing this, Fugaku fell silent for a moment.

Guards...

Although he had expected it, he still felt a little reluctant when it came to this point.

After all, these were rights fought for by the ancestors of the Uchiha clan.

He closed his eyes.

"No objection."

Beside him, Hiruzen Sarutobi was first taken aback, then seemed to be deep in thought.

From the perspective of a single Uchiha clan member and bringing the Uchiha clan back to the center of power, both of these things are quite risky, but combining them is feasible.

To weaken the Uchiha's control over the guards.

To enhance the other party's voice in the village.

Moreover, it allows the guards to function properly.

Three birds with one stone!

wrong!

One more thing, business!

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly realized that Kyohiko had reached a reconciliation with the noble group represented by Enichi Kyu, entered into a new cooperation, and resumed trade with Sunagakure.

Trade with Konoha will also become more frequent.

With a combination of factors, the reorganization and optimization of the guard force was imperative!

Based on this calculation...

He looked at Jingyan, a hint of shock flashing in his eyes.

If that's really the case.

Jingyan had already devised Konoha's next plan in his heart.

Next step: the ninja mercenary plan!

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath and carefully considered the matter. He discovered that Kyohiko's various ideas were interconnected and not isolated entities.

In comparison, it was he who seemed to have a narrow vision.

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt he had grasped some of Kyohiko's ideas and fell into deep thought, ignoring the voices of the outside world.

"Then, the next captain of the guard team will still be a member of the Uchiha clan, elected by the Uchiha clan. The squad leaders below will be partly appointed and partly elected."

Tsunade looked at Fugaku and continued talking about the plans for the guard unit, "The captain of the guard unit needs to attend important meetings in Konoha to make decisions. Captain Fugaku, please make sure to attend the meetings in the future."

At this moment, the meeting room was completely silent.

The heads of all the families showed expressions of shock.

The Uchiha clan is returning to the upper echelons!

Nara Shikaku's gaze towards Tsunade shifted slightly.

He knew, of course, that such a plan was proposed by Kyohiko behind the scenes, but Tsunade also needed to approve it, and she was clearly not someone who would spoil her juniors to the point of being reckless.

The Uchiha clan suffered internal strife and enormous losses, but they are truly about to return to the center of power!

Fugaku's lips trembled, his emotions surging.

He thought that Kyohiko wouldn't make things difficult for the Uchiha, but he didn't expect that the other party could actually negotiate such a beneficial exchange.

He was somewhat at a loss.

A few seconds later, Fugaku took a deep breath.

"Yes, Lord Hokage!"

Finally, I want to say something—

Tsunade scanned the room, her gaze sharp as an arrow. "Based on the current evidence, it is sufficient to show that Madara Uchiha deceived the First Hokage through some means back then, and he is still alive."

斑？

The meeting room was silent and filled with shock.

Most of them already knew the inside story, but before it was just speculation; now Tsunade was completely certain.

Ban is still alive!

"The chaos in the Uchiha clan and Konoha is all related to Madara, but he dares not show himself, which shows he's old. So... let him come! If he dares to come, we can keep him in Konoha!"

Tsunade slammed her fist on the table, her tone full of confidence.

"yes!"

A chorus of voices rang out in the conference room.

Everyone's faces were filled with excitement and joy.

This generation of them has almost always been suppressed by the Sannin.

now……

The familiar Tsunade is back!

Confident, determined, and fearless of any enemy!

"Then, today's meeting is adjourned. The specific ninjas to be transferred to the guard unit, as well as the improvements and optimizations to the guard unit, will be discussed with Head Fugaku and relevant personnel at that time."

Tsunade picked up the proposal on the table. "We'll be having a lot of meetings in the coming days, so I hope you won't get tired of it."

"Won't!"

(End of this chapter)