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

Konoha Village.

The Senju clan's stronghold.

A few days passed in the blink of an eye.

Today, Konoha is filled with an unprecedented atmosphere of fervor.

Early in the morning.

Naruto put on a brand new set of clothes and paced anxiously around the yard.

"Brother Chiba."

"Are you really going to become the Fifth Hokage?"

Chiba pushed open the door.

Naruto dashed over in a flash.

He tilted his little face up, his blue eyes sparkling like stars.

"Um."

Chiba straightened his cuffs.

His expression was calm, yet he gave an affirmative answer.

"marvelous!"

"Brother Chiba is the Hokage! Let's see who in the village dares to bully me now!"

Naruto jumped up excitedly, waving his little fists.

After breakfast.

Chiba led Naruto out of the Senju stronghold.

The streets were already packed with villagers who had come spontaneously.

The moment Chiba appeared.

A deafening cheer erupted from the crowd.

"Lord Godaime!"

"Long live the Senju clan!"

The sound waves rose higher and higher, soaring into the sky.

The villagers of Konoha are real.

They may not understand any profound politics.

But they clearly remembered that Chiba could summon that wooden figure that was hundreds of meters tall.

It was an absolute power capable of destroying everything, yet also capable of protecting everything.

In the perilous ninja world.

Only by following such a strong person can they live a peaceful life.

not to mention.

Chiba carries the blood of the First Hokage.

Orthodox and invincible.

Under Nara Shikaku's meticulous arrangements.

The route from the Senju headquarters to the Hokage Building was cleared to create a wide avenue.

Both sides were lined with Uchiha and Hyuga ninjas maintaining order.

These scions of prestigious families, who were usually arrogant and haughty, all stood ramrod straight at this moment, their eyes filled with fanaticism as they looked at Chiba.

Chiba led Naruto by the hand and walked forward with steady steps.

Every step taken.

His aura became even stronger.

Upon arriving at the plaza in front of the Hokage Building.

The patriarchs and high-ranking elites of all the major families are already waiting here.

On the high platform of the square.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was wearing the Hokage's divine robe.

His back was hunched, and his aged face was filled with deep weariness.

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado stood behind him, their faces pale, not daring to even lift their heads.

The tide is gone.

All they can do now is cooperate obediently and pray that Chiba will spare their lives.

Chiba released Naruto's hand and stepped onto the high platform alone.

With trembling hands, Hiruzen Sarutobi removed the Hokage hat from his head.

He looked at the young man before him, who was excessively young yet so powerful that it inspired despair.

"Chiba..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice was hoarse, as if he wanted to say something encouraging.

But Chiba didn't give him a chance to speak at all.

He took the straw hat, which represented the highest authority in Konoha, directly from Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand.

Turn around.

Under the watchful eyes of the villagers and ninjas.

Chiba put the Hokage hat on his head.

The white imperial robes fluttered in the wind.

There was no lengthy explanation.

There are no clichés about the Will of Fire.

He simply looked down at the ground with a cold gaze.

An immense, suffocating surge of chakra instantly engulfed the entire plaza.

"Starting today."

"I am the Fifth Hokage!"

Enveloped by chakra.

Chiba's voice clearly reached everyone's ears.

After a brief period of deathly silence.

The roar, like a volcanic eruption, completely ignited the sky above Konoha.

Countless ninjas knelt on one knee, their eyes burning with absolute submission to power.

Seeing this scene.

Hiruzen Sarutobi closed his eyes and sighed deeply.

His era, an era full of compromise and balance, has come to a complete end.

A more domineering and ruthless Konoha is about to make the entire ninja world tremble.

The enthronement ceremony has ended.

The revelry of the villagers gradually subsided.

But the real power struggle has only just begun.

……

The largest conference room in the Hokage Building.

Hundreds of Konoha Jonin gathered here.

This is the most complete gathering of Jonin since the founding of Konoha.

No one dared to breathe loudly.

Everyone was waiting for that man to appear.

Because they all know it very well.

What is about to happen will completely reshape the power structure of Konoha.

The crowd naturally split into several camps.

The Jonin of the Ino-Shika-Cho clan stood at the forefront, exuding a subtle air of pride.

The Hyuga and Uchiha people stood on either side.

For the first time ever, these two families with their unique pupil techniques did not glare at each other.

The civilian Jonin crowded on the outer perimeter.

They exchanged glances, their palms sweating.

In the corner of the conference room.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was dressed in ordinary black ninja clothes, his back hunched.

Koharu and Homura Mitokado stood on either side of him, like two stone statues about to weather away.

Behind them were the Jonin of the Sarutobi, Shimura, Utatane, and Mitomon clans.

These once arrogant scions of prestigious families who used to roam freely in Konoha now don't even dare to raise their heads.

They were terrified that making the slightest noise would bring about their utter destruction.

"They're here."

Nara Shikaku caught the footsteps outside the door.

The sound was neither too loud nor too soft, and the rhythm was frighteningly steady.

With each ring, everyone's heartbeat paused for a beat.

squeak-

The solid wood door was pushed open.

Chiba strode over and sat down in the main seat.

That absolute pressure from those in power was like an invisible hand gripping the throat of everyone present.

Even the most unruly Uchiha clan members lowered their heads.

"I don't like to talk nonsense."

"Now, announce the new appointments!"

A moment later.

Chiba spoke slowly.

His voice wasn't loud, but it reverberated throughout the conference room.

Everyone shivered in unison, but no one dared to speak first.

Next.

This is the moment of judgment that will determine life or death.

"Nara Shikaku, Yamazaka Kaiichi, Akimichi Choza."

Chiba called out names directly.

The three clan leaders whose names were called immediately stepped forward and knelt on one knee.

"Your subordinate is here!"

Nara Shikaku's voice sounded a little strained.

But he tried his best to control his facial muscles, not letting his inner ecstasy show.

"Starting today."

"The administrative department will be fully taken over by your three clans."

"The village's daily administrative processes, as well as the issuance and review of tasks at all levels, are all handled by Zhu Lu Die."

"You will also assist with the village's financial accounting and fund allocation!"

Chiba had just finished speaking.

The entire conference room was filled with suppressed gasps.

This means they directly handed over Konoha's money pouch and pen holder to the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

This newly appointed Fifth Hokage is being far too generous!

"I swear to serve the Fifth Boss to the death!"

soon.

Nara Shikaku and the other two shouted in unison, their voices filled with undisguised excitement.

They won their bet.

The three clans of pig, deer, and butterfly have ushered in the greatest glory since the village was founded.

Hiruzen Sarutobi closed his eyes.

He heard the death knell tolling for the complete downfall of his family.

Chiba ignored the crowd's reactions and continued to announce the second appointment.

"Kakashi Hatake".

Behind the crowd.

The silver-haired youth wearing a mask suddenly raised his head.

A look of utter astonishment flashed across the one eye that was the only one visible.

He was just a squad leader in the secret service.

On such an important occasion.

Why would the Fifth Hokage call out his own name?

"Step forward."

Chiba's voice was beyond question.

Kakashi instantly appeared in front of the desk and knelt on one knee.

"Effective immediately, you will serve as the head of the Dark Division."

"All actions of the Dark Division are solely my responsibility."

Chiba looked at the young man in front of him who had once struggled in the darkness.

He wants to use Kakashi.

Because this knife is fast enough, and the person has a clean background and an absolute bond with the village.

Most importantly, if he can find out the truth about White Fang's death, Kakashi will become his most loyal hound.

Kakashi's chest heaved violently a few times.

He originally thought that he would rot in the mire of the Dark Division for the rest of his life.

"yes!"

Kakashi slammed his head heavily onto the ground.

"Uchiha Shisui"

Chiba didn't stop and continued taking attendance.

Now.

A commotion immediately broke out within the Uchiha clan's formation.

Fugaku Uchiha clenched his fist tightly.

Stop the water flow?

That genius who always wavered between his family and his village?

Uchiha Shisui emerged from the shadows and came to Kakashi's side.

"You will be appointed as the deputy head of the Dark Division."

"Assist Kakashi in thoroughly wiping out those rotten roots within the Anbu."

Chiba's gaze lingered on Uchiha Shisui for two seconds.

This is definitely a Kage-level fighter.

It would be a real waste to not use it properly.

Uchiha Shisui's eyes widened.

There was an indescribable emotion surging in those dark eyes.

As a member of the Uchiha clan, I've somehow become the vice-captain of the Anbu!

Is this really not a dream?

"Your subordinate obeys."

A moment later.

Uchiha Shisui snapped out of his daze and quickly responded.

The Uchiha clan members looked at each other, their eyes blazing with fanaticism.

Deputy Minister!

The Uchiha clan has finally entered the Anbu openly and legitimately.

This also means that the era that suppressed them was buried by Chiba himself.