Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Sunrise and sunset, another new day begins. The bright red sun rises from the sea, and the golden morning light shines on the tent. Seagulls cry, the tides gurgle, and thousands of birds sing in the forest, creating a vibrant scene.

Inside the tent, Uchiha Gen opened his eyes, feeling the smooth, soft body in his arms, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips...

Xiao Nan is thirty years old this year, but she is still very naive about matters between men and women, just like a young girl.

No, they are even more naive than teenage girls. The female students at the Konoha Ninja Academy are precocious and already know quite a lot.

In contrast, Xiao Nan's beautiful figure is usually hidden under loose black clothes with red clouds, so outsiders can't tell at all.

In terms of figure, Konan is not as voluptuous as Tsunade or Mei, but her figure is very proportionate to her height, just like Mikoto and Kushina.

Perhaps all ninjas are like this, honing their physique to the perfect fit through long-term training.

Uchiha Gen got up, put on his clothes, and went out to make breakfast.

When you're by the sea, breakfast is of course fish—the freshest fish you catch right out of the ocean.

As breakfast was almost ready, Konan came out fully dressed. Seeing Uchiha Gen busy at work, a touching smile appeared on her face, and she then came to help...

After breakfast and packing their things, Uchiha Gen took Konan to the Land of Water for a trip and rested there for the night.

The next day, Gen Uchiha escorted Konan back to Amegakure and then returned to Konoha.

……

On December 1, 63 of Konoha, Uchiha Gen, who had been keeping a low profile in Konoha for a long time, sent invitations to Konoha's high-ranking officials and influential figures.

That evening, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Homura Mitokado, Koharu Utatane, Orochimaru, Tsunade, Jiraiya, Shinnosuke Sarutobi, Shikaku Nara, and Kushina Uzumaki arrived at Gen Uchiha's residence one after another.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke, Uzumaki Kushina, and Uchiha Gen were not invited.

Kushina usually disliked getting involved in Konoha's politics, so Uchiha Gen didn't invite her.

Uchiha Genjuro did not think it was necessary to invite Sarutobi Shinnosuke, even though the other party was the head of the Anbu.

These two were summoned by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Since the person had arrived, Uchiha Gen couldn't very well send him away, so he invited him to have dinner together, and afterwards they drank tea and chatted in a side hall.

After rambling on for a while, Uchiha Gen put down his teacup, coughed twice, and the side hall quickly quieted down, with everyone's eyes focused on him.

"I have invited you all here today for a very simple purpose."

"I plan to assume the position of Fifth Hokage at the beginning of next year. What do you all think?"

Orochimaru spoke first: "I agree."

Even if you agree, Orochimaru still has to step on Hiruzen Sarutobi's toes...

"The teacher is getting old, his body is shriveled, his wrinkles are thick, and his strength is waning. It's time for him to step down and enjoy his grandchildren."

Jiraiya glared at Orochimaru with displeasure upon hearing this, while Tsunade rolled her eyes at Orochimaru.

Kushina Uzumaki remained motionless, quietly sipping her tea.

Despite their displeasure, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu showed no reaction, simply closing their eyes slightly and remaining expressionless.

Because the two knew that Orochimaru and Gen Uchiha would not tolerate them.

Nara Shikaku has no right to object, and even if he did, he wouldn't be the first to speak out.

As for Shinsuke Sarutobi, who knew Orochimaru's personality well, he dared not speak out against it...

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and asked, "Kushina, what do you think?"

"I don't have any opinion, you can decide for yourselves," Kushina said with a slight smile.

"And you?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the others, but they all remained silent, either not opposing Gen Uchiha or not daring to oppose him.

Upon seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had wanted to make one last desperate attempt, gave up.

Enough, enough. I should be content after being Hokage for so many years. Forcing myself to continue would likely lead to bad consequences...

"I agree," Hiruzen Sarutobi said solemnly.

"Alright, the Hokage election ceremony will be put on the agenda immediately, and the date will be January 1st next year."

"Everyone, have some tea."

After finishing their tea, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others took their leave, and Gen Uchiha did not try to stop them, letting them go.

Orochimaru, Tsunade, and Kushina stayed behind and chatted for a while longer.

The next day, Uchiha Gen sent people to the Hokage Building to monitor the progress of the matter.

Knowing that the situation was unstoppable, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others did not humiliate themselves by delaying or resorting to underhanded tactics.

Konoha sent an official letter to the capital of the Land of Fire to inform the daimyo of the Land of Fire. This had been planned long ago, and there was no need for the Konoha leadership to make a trip to the capital.

Once the Daimyo of the Land of Fire officially replied and Hiruzen Sarutobi approved it, the Konoha administration began posting announcements regarding the Hokage election.

As soon as the announcement was made, the news spread throughout Konoha at an extremely fast pace, and spies from various forces lurking in Konoha also hurriedly relayed the news back.

The villagers of Konoha were buzzing with discussion...

Overall, the reviews are mostly positive, with people hoping that Uchiha Gen, who is still a young man, can bring a new look to Konoha and lead the village to a higher level.

The happiest people were naturally the Uchiha clan, after all, this was the expectation of several generations, and it had a sense of "the legacy of six generations".

From the perspective of the Uchiha clan, although their clan head was already a candidate for the Fifth Hokage, being a candidate was not the same as being officially appointed. They couldn't rest easy until he was officially appointed...

To appease the people, Uchiha Gen gathered his clansmen for a celebration to vent their joy.

Starting the next day, in order to prevent any unexpected events from affecting Uchiha Gen's succession, the Uchiha clan not only increased law enforcement efforts but also patrolled in shifts throughout the night.

The Uchiha clan intends to maintain this crackdown until the day Uchiha Gen becomes Hokage.

For nearly a month, Uchiha Gen was not idle. Apart from his routine training, he focused his energy on familiarizing himself with the work of the Hokage.

Of course, this only applies to working hours; overtime is not an option.

Uchiha Gen had no intention of living the life of a Hokage as exhausting as Tsunade, Kakashi, or Naruto.

If he, as the Hokage, has to handle everything, big or small, then wouldn't he just be working for Konoha?

Did he work so hard to get to where he is today just to work for Konoha?

While the true Will of Fire is for the Hokage to work for Konoha, even at the cost of his life, he didn't rise to power through normal means.

In Uchiha Gen's plan, whether it was governing Konoha Village or the new country, he would only deal with matters of general direction and importance, leaving all other matters to his subordinates.

Reward those who do well, punish those who do poorly!

Hiruzen Sarutobi's faction wanted to push all the big and small chores onto him, exhausting him. His dog-like methods had no effect on him and only brought him heavy blows!

He's not like Tsunade, Kakashi, or Naruto; he doesn't have as many concerns, and his way of thinking is different.

A month passed in the blink of an eye, and it was now the morning of January 1st, Konoha 64.

On this day, most of the Konoha ninjas and villagers gathered in the plaza of the Hokage Building. Looking down from the top of the Hokage Building, it was a sea of ​​people, shoulder to shoulder!

The weather was not good today; there was no sunshine, and the entire Konoha was shrouded in dark clouds. Thick, dark clouds seemed to press down from the sky, giving people a sense of oppression and heaviness, which was not suitable for the atmosphere of the Hokage succession.

Since the ceremony was scheduled in advance, it was not appropriate to change it at the last minute.

This ominous sign secretly pleased some people in Konoha who disliked Uchiha Gen, secretly worried those who were on Uchiha Gen's side, and secretly frowned at those who were impartial.

On the rooftop of the Hokage Building, Konoha's high-ranking officials and important figures gathered, including the person who had appeared at Uchiha Gen's residence a month ago, as well as the head of the interrogation department, the head of the medical department, and the head of the education department.

On the rooftop, Uchiha Gen and Sarutobi Hiruzen stood facing each other, both wearing white Hokage robes with fire patterns, the difference being that Uchiha Gen did not have a Hokage hat.

Hiruzen Sarutobi removed the Hokage hat from his head and handed it to Gen Uchiha...

Unlike in the original work where he earnestly instructed Minato, this time Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't say a word. His old face was expressionless, let alone showing any relief or joy.

Uchiha Gen didn't mind at all; he wouldn't be as happy if Sarutobi Hiruzen were pleased.

Taking the Hokage's hat and placing it on his own head, Uchiha Gen walked step by step to the edge of the rooftop, drawing all eyes from the plaza and surrounding area...

"The weather's not cooperating today..."

Uchiha Gen's expression and tone were calm, but his voice had an amplification function, clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"But it doesn't matter, because those who obey me prosper, and those who defy me perish; even the weather will be no exception!"

Upon hearing Uchiha Gen's words, the expressions of those attending the ceremony changed constantly, each with their own thoughts.

Some people like it, some dislike it, some are disdainful, some are indifferent, and some secretly complain...

Those secretly groaning are spies from various factions. Uchiha Gen's domineering declaration of inauguration clearly indicates that turbulent times are ahead, and Konoha will become difficult to deal with.

hold head high!

boom!

call out!

Clang!

The next moment, a high-pitched and domineering dragon roar, a thunderous roar of heavenly might, a violent and sharp wind howl, and a clear and sharp sword cry rang out almost at the same time.

Upon hearing the sound, everyone instinctively looked up at the sky, and then stared in disbelief, dumbfounded.

To the east of Konoha, a fiery dragon over thirty meters long, its entire body crimson, emerged from the dark clouds, its mouth seemingly spewing forth endless golden-white flames...

The flames surged forth like waves, obliterating the dark clouds. Although they could not completely dispel the dark clouds, none of the dark clouds that had enveloped Konoha remained.

In the western part of Konoha, a white sword, its length invisible, danced and slashed through the dark clouds...

Logically speaking, a sword should not be able to cut through dark clouds, but under this white sword, the dark clouds were cut into pieces as if they were tofu, and then they disappeared when they were broken to a certain extent.

In the north of Konoha, a cloud crackling with blazing white lightning stood out conspicuously against the dark clouds. As the lightning flashed, countless dark clouds, like weary birds returning to their nests, surged into the blazing white cloud, and in the blink of an eye, the dark clouds dissipated.

In the south of Konoha, a noble, elegant, and ethereal bluebird dances beneath the dark clouds, its wings fluttering as white tornadoes sweep forth...

The white tornado started small, only a foot tall, but expanded rapidly as it moved, piercing through the dark clouds in the blink of an eye and pulverizing the thick clouds.

Uchiha Gen wasn't idle either. He swung the Rasengan into the sky, and with a loud boom, a bluish-white spherical energy wave churned up the sky, tearing the deep, heavy clouds to shreds.

The dark clouds that had hung over Konoha Village dissipated completely, and bright, warm sunlight poured down from above, dispelling the gloom and coldness, and filling the world with light and warmth!

Uchiha Gen remained silent, waiting for everyone to finish processing what he had heard...

A moment later, a cheer erupted from below the square as countless ninjas and villagers looked at Uchiha Gen with excitement and admiration.

Some people with sensitive and delicate emotions get so excited that their faces turn red and their necks bulge, such as the Uchiha clan.

The eyes of these people were already filled with fanaticism, as if they had seen the god they believed in appear in the world!

Although this world is distorted, people ultimately admire the strong, whether they are ninjas or ordinary people.

Because the strong can provide them with a stable life, protect them from external forces, and offer other benefits.

The people of Konoha cheered and were extremely excited, but people's joys and sorrows are not shared, while the spies of the various forces were devastated.

Because Uchiha Gen's strength was too great, and his style of doing things was so domineering and aggressive, it was truly worrying.

Of course, not all Konoha residents were happy; a small number of them were quite upset.

Once the cheers subsided, Uchiha Gen said in a deep voice, "The old era has passed, and the new era has arrived."

"As Hokage, I guarantee that Konoha will shine even brighter in this new era, and everyone will benefit from this glorious new age!"

Are you ready to usher in a glorious new era?

As he finished speaking, Uchiha Gen's voice became high-pitched and passionate, filled with a unique seductive quality.

"Ready!"

The crowd shouted in unison, their voices shaking the clouds.

The strangest thing was that behind Uchiha Gen, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Homura Mitokado, Koharu Utatane, Jiraiya, and others couldn't help but chime in.

After they finished speaking, they realized what they had done. They were embarrassed and felt a chill run down their spines.

"Alright, everyone, please wait and see. Now, everyone, go and do your own thing."

After saying that, Uchiha Gen raised his hand and waved it, then turned and walked away...

After the ceremony ended, the crowd of onlookers in the square dispersed.

Everyone was excitedly discussing what had just happened with those they knew well, while a few people frowned and looked worried.

On the rooftop of the Hokage Building, all sorts of gazes converged on Uchiha Gen, and then more than half of the people lowered their heads, no longer daring to look directly at Uchiha Gen.

"The succession ceremony is over. Please follow me to the small conference room for a meeting."

Then, Uchiha Gen, with his hands behind his back, took the lead and walked up the stairs, with the others following one after another... (End of this chapter)