Naruto: The Infinite New World

Chapter 370 Forcing Hiruzen Sarutobi to Abdicate (Part 2)

The council hall of Konoha.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat in the Hokage's seat, his face expressionless, the Hokage hat covering his forehead.

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado stood beside him, while all the other ninjas stood in front of him.

Even the elusive Danzo Shimura appeared in the scene.

The heads of various ninja clans stood around.

Hiashi Hyuga stood at the front, his gaze heavy as he looked at the other Jonin in the arena.

They were notified suddenly to come to the meeting.

The ninjas who notified them were all Jonin, and since they were being sent to notify them, they couldn't refuse.

A meeting to convene ninjas to discuss their merits and reward them after the war does take place, but it's not held immediately upon their return.

Later, there was a funeral for the dead ninja who was recognized as a hero.

There were also surrender documents from other ninja villages; the meeting should only begin after these are completed.

But today I was suddenly notified.

His gaze fell upon Minato Namikaze, who stood at the very front, Orochimaru, who had rushed back from the Sand Village battlefield, and Jiraiya, whose eyes darted around, seemingly lost in thought.

Including the heads of these ninja clans.

All of Konoha's top officials were present at the meeting.

Including the Jonin standing in the middle.

This represents all of Konoha's current fighting strength.

However, the person who was actually notifying them has not yet appeared.

That man.

Thinking about what that man did to the Hyuga clan,

Hiashi Hyuga's gaze was deep and unfathomable.

If the other side tries to do something, Konoha will be completely finished.

That man is capable of doing something like that.

The entire conference room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone is waiting for the main character to appear.

Today doesn't look like a good day at all.

Light footsteps sounded, followed by a series of orderly footsteps, a sound rarely heard among ninjas.

A qualified ninja can move silently.

This is so that they won't be discovered by the enemy; ninjas who have been trained since childhood always maintain this.

Everyone turned to look.

With a smile on his face, Uchiha Kin walked ahead, followed by ninjas who had retreated from the Mist Ninja front.

It carried the murderous aura of someone who had come from the battlefield.

The crowd moved forward in step with Jin.

The ninjas ahead made way for the approaching Jin.

The ninjas parted to the sides.

Jin stepped to the front, and the ninjas behind him filled the void left by Kong Shi.

"They're all here."

Jin Huan looked around and said with a smile.

"Uchiha Kin, what do you mean by gathering all of us?"

Mitomon asked angrily.

Does he really think he's the Hokage?

"oh."

Jin smiled as he looked at Mitokado Homura, and suddenly burst forth with black chakra.

Instant pressure pressed down on Mitokado Yanagi.

Just then.

Minato Namikaze suddenly stepped forward and stood in front of Homura Mitokado, looking at Kin with a smile on his face.

"Jin, let's talk this out."

The black chakra on Jin's body then disappeared.

Minato Namikaze didn't say much. He rarely interfered with what Kinso did, even if he disagreed with it, and returned to his original position.

At the very least, it won't harm Konoha.

Mitomon Homura stared at Kin, his face pale with rage. He hadn't expected that Uchiha Kin would dare to attack him.

"That's fine."

Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his temples and stopped the farce.

If this continues, a real fight will break out.

"Uchiha Kin".

He called out Jin's full name in a deep voice, which also signified the opposition between the two sides.

"What exactly is your purpose in summoning us here?"

The smile on Jin's face also faded, and he bowed slightly to show his respect.

He continued.

"Lord Hokage, I destroyed the enemy, the Hidden Mist Village, for the sake of Konoha. From now on, even if the Hidden Mist Village reappears, it will never have the power of the former Five Great Villages."

Everyone listened quietly to what Uchiha Kin had to say.

Some people couldn't help but nod.

indeed.

This victory was crucial for Konoha, even though Konoha had never advocated for an offensive.

But this achievement cannot be erased.

"So what exactly do you mean?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked again in a deep voice.

Although he already understood Uchiha Kin's purpose, he still asked a question.

Jin grinned.

"Has the Hokage been in office long enough?"

"so what?"

Danzo Shimura couldn't help but speak up, feeling that if Hiruzen continued arguing with this brat, he would definitely be at a disadvantage.

The position of Hokage must not fall into the hands of the Uchiha.

It must fall into his hands.

"So, shouldn't we make way for younger people?"

"You're getting old."

Kim said frankly.

The entire meeting fell silent at that moment, with some people showing disbelief on their faces. Uchiha Kin's words were too blatant.

The Golden Heart of Uchiha is almost common knowledge, isn't it?

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but touch his face. His face was smooth without a single wrinkle, except for some white hair.

Thanks to the life-extending ability of his basic internal energy cultivation, he is still in his prime.

There was no loss of combat strength.

Why do you say he's old?

Off topic.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression remained unchanged, but a certain gentleness suddenly emanated from him.

"gold."

He called out Jin's name, a kind of sacred feeling on his face.

"It's not that you become Hokage before you're recognized, but rather that you become Hokage because you're recognized."

"Yeah?"

Jin remained unmoved by Hiruzen Sarutobi's words.

"So."

Jin opened her arms wide.

Behind him, a group of ninjas who had returned from the Hidden Mist Village all knelt on the ground.

They said in unison.

"Please, Hokage, step aside!"

"Please, Hokage, step aside!"

Seeing this, the other ninjas couldn't help but kneel down as well.

These people were not only ordinary ninjas, but also clan ninjas. At this moment, everyone who did not want Hiruzen Sarutobi to continue as Hokage stood up.

"Please, Hokage, step aside!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained expressionless; now, more than half the population of Konoha had chosen to oppose him.

His gaze fell on Minato Namikaze and the others, who were staring at their colleagues in disbelief. Fortunately, they hadn't turned against him. His own disciples, Orochimaru and Jiraiya, seemed lost in thought, as if they hadn't heard a thing.

He sighed inwardly.

I have absolutely no idea when Uchiha Kin started to bewitch so many people.

Although half the population still supports him, this contradicts his words.

By this time, Jin had already placed him on the fire rack, leaving him no room to step.

"Therefore, Hokage, you have not gained everyone's recognition."

"It's time to step down."

Jin gave a cold laugh.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is indeed very popular, but sometimes he fails to be fair.

Jin doesn't have the powerful brainwashing ability of Hiruzen Sarutobi, and his Soul Manipulation Technique is also difficult to use.

But he has a vested interest.

These people are bound together by shared interests, but this only works once. Afterwards, those who were blinded by greed will inevitably regret it when they come to their senses.

Sometimes, self-interest can outweigh emotions and drive people to fight tooth and nail for it.

But that's enough for now.

"Do you have anything else to say, Hokage-sama?"

"It's time to step down."

Jin asked with a mocking expression.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was in turmoil, unable to think of a way to break the deadlock. He looked at Danzo Shimura, only to find his old friend resting with his eyes closed.

If it's just about making Hiruzen Sarutobi step down.

Danzo said he could pretend he hadn't seen anything.

As long as Hiruzen Sarutobi remains in power, he will be unable to contend for the Hokage position.

It would be better to bring him down first.

This moment.

The entire village wanted Hiruzen Sarutobi to step down, except for Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado who stood with him.

After all, with a new Hokage, their power will inevitably be reduced.

If Uchiha Kin becomes Hokage.

Then they're completely finished.

Things had completely turned against him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi could no longer maintain his composure.

Looking at Jin's ambiguous smile, the other party gave him no chance to refuse.

Looking at the others who were just spectators, Hiruzen Sarutobi pulled down the straw hat on his forehead.

Perhaps he really is getting old.

Now, he has completely lost, both militarily and in terms of popular support.

Looking at Jin, who seemed to have victory in his grasp.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart stirred.

You will never become Hokage.

Uchiha Kin.

"Indeed, I am getting old."

This time, Hiruzen Sarutobi chose to concede defeat.

"It's time to relinquish the Hokage position."

"Lord Hokage."

Some people looked worried, after all, this was the Hokage they also respected, this kind old man.

"However, now that the war has just ended, the election for Hokage has begun after the four great ninja villages sent their surrender documents."

"No, it's three ninja villages."

The Hidden Mist Village is gone.

"Everyone." Hiruzen Sarutobi placed the straw hat he was wearing in front of him.

"This is the last time I will lead you."

"You'll have to walk the rest of the way on your own."

Jin wore a victor's smile.

However, both Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura wore smiles.

Because they have confidence.

Uchiha Kin.

I will never become Hokage!

The Hokage's office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, from where he could see the entire Hidden Leaf Village.

"Hiruzen! How could you give up the Hokage position?!"

Xiaochun, who had just moved to another room, questioned him.

What will happen to them if Hiruzen loses his position as Hokage?

"You saw what happened back then."

Danzo Shimura spoke up to help Hiruzen Sarutobi out of his predicament.

"If Hiruzen doesn't give up the position of Hokage, his reputation will be completely ruined."

If he had spoken up to help Hiruzen Sarutobi, the outcome might have been different, but he wanted Hiruzen Sarutobi to come down.

At most, he'll relinquish the position of Fourth Hokage, find a way to kill him, and then run for Fifth Hokage.

Relying on the basic internal strength within the body.

He can wait.

They can't just shamelessly take back power, can they?

How could that be?

"What if Uchiha Kin becomes Hokage?"

Mitokado asked a question.

That's what they're most worried about; Uchiha Kin is completely ruthless when it comes to doing things.

The other person has a high reputation in the village, so they have a great chance of becoming Hokage.

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and shook his head: "Don't worry, Kin Uchiha has no chance of becoming Hokage."

Danzo Shimura added, "We have the power to make him lose his position as Hokage completely."

Koharu and Mitokado were skeptical.

As for what these two people actually possess...

"What exactly is it?"

Xiaochun, who was in a hurry, asked directly after switching dorms.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura both shook their heads, refusing to give an answer no matter how she asked.

Because what the two possess could deal a fatal blow to Gin's reputation, and could also push Gin to the opposite side of Konoha.

It absolutely cannot be used so simply.

"You all know what's going on."

Mitokado Yan spoke up.

These two are indeed more skilled than him and Koharu Tsurugi.

Uchiha Kin could not become Hokage.

So who will be next is unknown.

As Uchiha Kin was leaving the meeting room, he was stopped by Namikaze Minato.

"Jin, is this how you intend to initiate the Hokage competition?"

Minato Namikaze voiced his doubts.

"At the cost of destroying a village?"

He understood what the other party meant at that moment: no matter which battlefield Jin went to, it was definitely aimed at destroying the enemy.

"Do you think it's wrong to destroy the enemy?"

Jin asked in return.

Minato Namikaze opened his mouth but suddenly didn't know how to refute it.

Theoretically, there is indeed no problem.

"But you shouldn't be pressuring the Hokage like this."

Minato Namikaze said weakly.

He knew from the beginning that Uchiha Kin's thinking was somewhat extreme.

It seems like all members of the Uchiha clan are like this.

"Should we let him hold onto the Hokage position indefinitely?"

Jin shook his head.

"Minato, you should know that if the other party takes the Hokage position, it will only slow down Konoha's development."

Minato Namikaze pursed his lips and sighed.

During his time in the R&D department, he learned much more than just ninjutsu.

There are many other things as well.

For him, Hiruzen Sarutobi's outdated ideas would indeed affect the development of Konoha.

"I did it all for Konoha."

Jin patted Minato Namikaze on the shoulder.

He turned around and continued walking forward.

However, Minato Namikaze couldn't see the mockery in the smile on his face.

He only saw it.

Hiruko and Hinata Kiyoshi silently followed behind Kin, watching them walk further and further away.

"Minato-sensei."

Kakashi stood against the wall with a cool expression.

"Kakashi."

Looking at his only remaining disciple, Minato Namikaze opened his mouth, unsure how to comfort him.

"I'm fine, Minato-sensei."

Kakashi shook his head; he knew Minato's gentleness all too well.

"I just wanted to remind you that man isn't a good person."

"Minato-sensei."

Even though he had completely fallen into Jin's clutches.

But he didn't want Minato Namikaze to fall into darkness as well.

Minato Namikaze flashed a sunny smile, the kind of smile that's incredibly healing.

Kakashi couldn't help but smile.

Minato Namikaze looked at Kakashi and said, "Don't worry, Kakashi."

"No matter what Jin does, he won't hurt me or Kushina."

Minato Namikaze is very confident about this.

The bond between the two people and the three of them is not so simple.

But for others...

Minato Namikaze's smile vanished, and he said with a serious expression, "Kakashi must stay away from Gin."

"He is dangerous."

Kakashi stared speechlessly at Minato Namikaze, not even considering why his teacher had such a strange confidence that Uchiha Kin wouldn't harm him.

He said his purpose in coming was to remind Minato Namikaze.

I'm not here to be reminded.

this world.

Kakashi looked at the clear sky.

He understood it less and less.

(End of this chapter)