Naruto: In Konoha Village, I awakened Wood Release at the start.

Konoha Village.

The Senju clan's stronghold.

Chiba.

"What are your plans next?"

Nara Shikaku spoke with great respect.

Now that the decision has been made.

He would then have no regrets and would begin to consider what to do next.

Chiba did not answer immediately.

He leaned back in the large wooden chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the table.

"Tap, tap, tap."

The monotonous sound echoed in the silent hall.

"Shikaku."

"Do you know why my teacher is called the Princess of the Land of Fire?"

A moment later.

Chiba twitched the corners of her lips and let out a short, soft laugh.

Nara Shikaku was stunned.

He didn't understand why Chiba was bringing up Tsunade.

But he did not hesitate and immediately began to think about the information about Tsunade.

As a strategist for Konoha, this intelligence was already ingrained in his very being.

"Because of her bloodline."

"Lady Tsunade's grandfather was the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, known as the God of Shinobi."

"Her grandmother was the first Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Lady Uzumaki Mito from the Land of Whirlpools."

"Besides that identity from the village."

"Lady Tsunade also holds a very high position in the Land of Fire."

"Her maternal grandfather was the previous daimyo of the Land of Fire."

soon.

Nara Shikaku then figured out his thoughts.

Hearing what Nara Shikaku said.

The woman next to her, Zhiwei, leaned forward slightly.

Uchiha Shisui's eyes widened as if he had grasped some crucial clue.

"Lady Tsunade's father was the eldest son of the First Hokage."

"And her mother was the most beloved eldest princess of the previous generation of the Fire Kingdom."

"In other words, the current Daimyo of the Land of Fire is Lady Tsunade's maternal uncle!"

Nara Shikaku's speech became faster and faster.

As he finished speaking...

The entire hall fell into a deathly silence.

Even Nara Shikaku's eyes widened and his breathing became rapid.

He finally understood what Chiba meant.

No matter how powerful a ninja village is militarily, it cannot exist independently of the nation.

The village needs the daimyo to provide huge amounts of military funding and supplies.

The appointment of the Hokage also requires the final approval and stamp of the Daimyo.

If the Daimyo doesn't agree, the title of Hokage is not legitimate.

"Lord Chiba."

"You mean... Daimyo Prefecture!"

Nara Shikaku's voice carried a hint of barely suppressed excitement.

If the daimyo of the Land of Fire were to publicly express his support for Chiba.

Then Chiba will be able to claim absolute legitimacy!

At that time.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's proud orthodox status will crumble instantly.

The Daimyo could easily have argued that the Konoha leadership had failed in their duties and forcibly removed Hiruzen Sarutobi from his position as Hokage.

"A very clever deduction."

"I had already asked my teacher to go to the capital before I returned to Konoha."

"Judging by the time, she should have already met that famous uncle."

"If nothing unexpected happens, the Daimyo's envoy will arrive in Konoha in a few days at most."

Chiba snapped his fingers in satisfaction.

He looked at the three Konoha elites in front of him and made no attempt to hide his plan.

"This...this..."

Zhi Shui listened with great emotion.

He was initially worried that Chiba might use violent massacres to cleanse Konoha.

It now appears that Chiba not only possesses overwhelming power, but also impeccable political skills.

He seized the Hokage position without bloodshed.

This minimized the damage to the village.

Yu Nu Zhiwei nodded as well.

This is indeed a perfect plan!

"That was a perfect move."

"What the third generation cares about most is his perfect image in the eyes of the villagers."

"Once the Daimyo publicly rebukes him for condoning Danzo and causing Konoha's decline, his reputation will be completely ruined."

"..."

After hearing Chiba's affirmation.

Nara Shikaku breathed a sigh of relief.

He has already begun planning the subsequent propaganda war in his mind.

As soon as the official document from the Emperor arrives.

The three clans of pig, deer, and butterfly can immediately launch a covert operation to manipulate the villagers' emotions.

Wait until that time.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had completely lost the ability to turn the tide!

the other side.

Looking at the relieved expressions on the faces of the three people.

A barely concealed glint of cold light flashed in Chiba's eyes.

A famous name?

In Chiba's eyes.

The so-called famous person was just an ordinary person.

In this world where mastering chakra can destroy the world.

What right does an ordinary person have to ride on the head of a ninja?

Regarding this distorted political structure.

Chiba looked down on it.

The reason he asked Tsunade to ask the daimyo to intervene was simply to disgust Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Use the very rules that Hiruzen Sarutobi adheres to most to slap Hiruzen Sarutobi in the face.

This is the most devastating and psychologically damaging way to play the game.

As for the nobles of Daming Prefecture?

If they really think they can control Chiba with just a piece of paper.

Then they are very wrong.

If in the future that daimyo dares to interfere in Konoha's affairs, or attempts to control military funds.

Chiba would definitely storm into the daimyo's mansion without hesitation.

This is his true Thousand Hands and Thousand Leaves.

He does not believe in the Will of Fire; he only believes in absolute power and control.

"Alright."

That's all for tonight.

"Go back and prepare."

"Once the Daimyo's special envoy arrives, it will be time for us to take over Konoha completely."

A few minutes later.

Chiba waved his hand, signaling him to leave.

The three of them, including Shikaku, immediately stood up.

They gave Chiba a ninja salute and then quietly left the hall.

Night was falling.

A cold wind blew through the treetops.

Near the capital of the Land of Fire, thousands of miles away.

A bonfire was burning brightly, dispelling the chill of late autumn.

Beside the campfire.

Tsunade was carrying a huge sake bottle.

She tilted her head back and gulped down several large mouthfuls of sake.

"That damn brat!"

"I'm clearly the master!"

"How dare you order me around like that, making me do this errand!"

next moment.

Fueled by alcohol, Tsunade began to complain loudly.

On a tree stump not far away.

Silently, she was grilling several river fish.

Her pet pig, Tun Tun, lay at her feet, making soft, contented grunts.

Hearing Tsunade's complaints.

Shizune couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.

"Lady Tsunade."

"Stop being stubborn."

"Who was it that, upon hearing Chiba's plan, immediately dragged me along on this journey through the night?"

after awhile.

Shizune handed the grilled fish to Tsunade, her eyes full of teasing.

Tsunade snatched the grilled fish and took a big bite.

"Stop arguing!"

"I just..."

"I just didn't want to see that idiot go to his death alone."

Tsunade chewed on the fish, mumbling indistinctly.

In truth, she knew better than anyone else.

Chiba doesn't need her protection at all.

Thinking back to a few days ago.

Chiba activated his perfect immortal mode in front of her.

That pure and terrifying natural energy still makes Tsunade's heart tremble when she thinks about it.

That was a level that even her grandfather, Hashirama Senju, spent a great deal of time to finally master.

And Chiba.

He only practiced for two years, yet he completely surpassed his predecessors.

That brat truly has the potential to change the entire ninja world.

The glory of the Senju clan will finally be restored in that brat.

As an elder of the Senju clan, how could Tsunade not support him?

"It's another half-day's journey."

"We'll be able to reach the capital soon."

"Mute it, get some rest."

"Tomorrow morning, we'll go into town to see my annoying uncle."

Speaking of it.

Tsunade's eyes sharpened.

No matter what, she had to persuade the daimyo to obtain the imperial edict to dismiss Hiruzen Sarutobi.

It's time for the decaying leaves to be uprooted.