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

Konoha Village.

The Hokage's office.

"Fujiwara-sama."

"Chiba is just an ordinary Chunin."

"I doubt he's qualified to attend such a high-level meeting."

Xiaochun, who was turning over to her new room, couldn't help but speak up.

She couldn't tolerate a mere boy climbing over them.

"rule?"

"In the Land of Fire, the daimyo's decree is the absolute rule!"

"Dormitory transfer advisor, are you questioning the Daimyo's decision?"

Fujiwara's face darkened, and he slammed his folding fan down on his palm.

A tremendous political pressure was looming over them.

Turning to the next room, Xiaochun's face turned pale, and she immediately dared not speak.

No matter how strong the ninja village is, it is still a vassal of the daimyo.

At least nominally.

Having offended the daimyo and cut off funding, Konoha collapsed without a fight.

"Lord Fujiwara, please calm down. Koharu didn't mean that."

"I will have someone take care of it right away."

"All Jonin will be brought here within half an hour."

Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

But the smile on his face was somewhat stiff.

"That would be best."

Fujiwara snorted coldly.

That's all.

Surrounded by his attendants, he walked proudly toward the VIP reception room.

Watching Fujiwara's departing figure.

The atmosphere in the corridor of the Hokage Building was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

"Hiruzen!"

Xiaochun screamed softly as she turned to her new room.

"The daimyo is going to stand up for that beast!"

"We've been tricked!"

Mitokado was also getting anxious.

"What should we do?"

"If the Daimyo forces Chiba to become Hokage, will we accept it?"

accept?

That's cutting off their flesh!

You won't accept it?

That is treason!

In this world that values ​​reputation.

No one can bear the stigma of treason.

"What's the panic!"

"The Daimyo has no authority to directly appoint the Hokage!"

"The rule established by the Second Hokage is that the Hokage must be elected from within the village!"

"The daimyo only has the right to make suggestions and sign appointment letters at most!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi gripped his pipe tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.

Although he said that, he had no confidence at all.

Tsunade's uncle, the current Daimyo of the Land of Fire, is no pushover.

"go."

"Notify all families, including Chiba."

Hiruzen Sarutobi turned around, his back view appearing somewhat hunched.

"I'd like to see what kind of trouble Chiba can cause!"

After half an hour.

Konoha Grand Conference Room.

The spacious room was already full of people.

Looking around, all you see are Konoha's elites.

Hiashi Hyuga, Shikaku Nara, Inoichi Yamanaka, Choza Akimichi, and Fugaku Uchiha.

The heads of all the major ninja clans, as well as the Jonin with names and titles, were all present.

Everyone's expressions were strange.

Everyone was whispering among themselves.

"Have you heard? The daimyo's envoy has come in person."

"It must be related to what happened the day before yesterday."

"Chiba has awakened Wood Release, and even Danzo is dead. The higher-ups are getting restless now."

"Shh, keep your voice down, the Third Hokage is coming in."

In the main seat.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane sat down in turn.

The three men's faces were so gloomy they looked like they were about to drip water.

Danzo was nowhere to be seen.

Everyone understands that the leader of that root has become a thing of the past.

Just then.

The conference room door was pushed open again.

A tall and imposing figure strode in.

He had long, black hair and a handsome face.

His eyes were calm as still water, and he exuded a subtle sense of pressure.

The vitality brought by his perfect immortal body made him shine like the sun in the crowd.

Thousand Hands, Thousand Leaves!

Swish!

All eyes immediately turned to him.

Amazed, fearful, wary, delighted.

A variety of complex emotions mingled in their eyes.

Fugaku Uchiha nodded slightly, as if to say hello.

Nara Shikaku lowered his head, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Aburame Shiki pushed up his sunglasses, obscuring his expression.

Facing the gaze of the crowd.

Chiba didn't care at all and went straight to an empty seat to sit down.

This attitude made Xiaochun, who was on stage, grit her teeth in anger.

This kid doesn't take them seriously at all!

"Lord Fujiwara has arrived!"

The servant at the door announced loudly.

Followed by.

The daimyo's envoy, Fujiwara, strode into the conference room.

He walked to the center of the podium, holding the scroll of the golden imperial edict in his hand.

"Fujiwara-sama."

"All the Konoha Jonin have been assembled."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up and bowed slightly.

Fujiwara didn't even look at him, and directly pulled open the imperial edict.

His gaze swept across the venue, finally settling on Chiba in the corner.

A hint of respect flashed in his eyes.

That was not respect for ninjas, but respect for royal blood relatives.

Tsunade's mother was a princess from the previous generation.

As a descendant of the Senju clan, Chiba also enjoys special treatment.

therefore.

In the eyes of the nobles of the Land of Fire, who revered bloodlines, Chiba was no ordinary peasant ninja.

Those are genuine distant relatives of the royal family!

"By imperial decree of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire!"

Fujiwara read it aloud.

The meeting room fell silent instantly; you could hear a pin drop.

"Since its establishment, Konoha Village has made outstanding contributions in protecting the country."

"However, recently, there has been dereliction of duty at the senior management level and serious internal strife."

"Following the leader Shimura Danzo, they conducted unauthorized human experiments and harmed their colleagues; their crimes are heinous!"

boom!

These words immediately caused a stir in the conference room.

Their names were directly defined!

Moreover, in front of all the Jonin, the fig leaf of the higher-ups was completely torn off!

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face turned deathly pale instantly.

How could you know Da Ming so clearly?

Human experimentation, harming colleagues.

Once these charges are proven, the credibility of the entire Konoha leadership will completely collapse!

Mitokado Yan and Utatane Koharu were even more distressed, their bodies beginning to tremble slightly.

Fujiwara ignored the little commotion on stage and continued reading.

"The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was guilty of failing to manage his subordinates properly and indulging treacherous officials."

"On behalf of the Daimyo, I hereby issue a strong condemnation to the Konoha leadership!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi lowered his head and remained silent.

His hands gripped the edge of the podium so tightly that his fingernails almost dug into the wood.

What a shame!

During his forty years in office, when had he ever suffered such humiliation?

In front of all his subordinates, he was scolded by a powerful figure who pointed his finger at him!

"In view of this."

Fujiwara's voice rose again.

"The Daimyo believes that Konoha needs a new atmosphere and a more dynamic leader."

"Chiba Senju, a descendant of the Senju clan."

"Awakened Wood Release, possesses exceptional strength, and is of impeccable character."

"The Daimyo hereby recommends Senju Chiba as a candidate for the Fifth Hokage!"

"Furthermore, effective immediately, Konoha's reserve funds for the next quarter will be reduced by 30% until the new Hokage takes office!"

What?

The entire conference room erupted in chaos!

If the previous sentence was a recommendation for Chiba, people could accept it.

That last sentence was a blatant threat!

If Chiba isn't allowed to take power, cut off his supplies!

Cut funding by 30%!

This is a fatal blow to Konoha right now.

The Third Shinobi World War had only ended a few years ago, and the village was already spending money everywhere.

If 30% of the funding is cut off, Konoha's operations will immediately come to a standstill.

That move by Daming was ruthless.

This is directly using money to force Konoha to submit!

"Fujiwara-sama!"

"That's against the rules!"

"The Hokage election is an internal matter of Konoha. How can the Daimyo threaten us with money?"

Koharu, who was turning over a new bed, couldn't hold back any longer and suddenly stood up.

Her voice was sharp, tinged with fear.

"threaten?"

"Dormitory transfer advisor, watch your words."

"The emperor can give his money to whomever he wants, and if he doesn't want to, nobody can stop him."

"If Konoha can't even manage its internal security, how can the Daimyo trust you with his money?"

"I am merely conveying the daimyo's decree."

"As for how to choose, that's your business."

Fujiwara gave a cold laugh and waved his folding fan.

That's all.

He placed the imperial edict on the podium, turned his gaze to Chiba, and smiled.

"Lord Chiba."

"Your name is in the capital, and I await your good news at any time."

"..."