Start with a Zanpakuto and build the strongest Mist Village.

"Look at this, to be honest, I never expected Orochimaru to be researching this kind of thing."

Black Zetsu took out another scroll, which he had specially modified, based on Orochimaru's experimental research, and mixed with a lot of his own ideas.

Obito took the scroll with a mixture of surprise and doubt, opened it, and read it carefully.

In just a moment, the expression beneath his mask became extremely serious and solemn.

After a long while, Obito carefully closed the scroll.

“Is it feasible?”

“There is an opportunity.” Black Zetsu said in a deep voice: “Using the descendants of the Sage of Six Paths as a foundation, using Hiruko’s [Oni-Garra] as a glue, and then using the power of heaven and earth to fuse the bloodline power of all the descendants who inherited the bloodline of the Sage of Six Paths, so that the bloodline can return to its ancestral form, break out of the cocoon and become a butterfly, and achieve the living Sage of Six Paths.”

"If we can really meet all of the above conditions, it is indeed possible to achieve, even if the success rate is extremely low."

"The six realms of existence..."

Obito Uchiha murmured the term that was almost like a god to all ninjas, his hands tightly gripping the scroll.

Orochimaru is actually conducting such dangerous research. His ambition is far beyond Obito's expectations.

However, thanks to Orochimaru, Obito, who had been in despair and even prepared to give up, saw a brand new path again!

"There's always a way out; as long as I want to walk, the path is right under my feet!"

"Absolutely! Immediately gather information on all the Six Paths Bloodline Descendants!"

Obito took a deep breath, and a scarlet light burst forth from his single eye.

He is not only the living Madara Uchiha, but also the living Six Paths!

Seeing Obito Uchiha rekindle his fighting spirit, Black Zetsu, whose expression remained unreadable, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Obito is a chuunibyou (delusional) person, has a silly personality, and is incredibly silly in his mind, he is one of the most important links in Obito's thousand-year plan.

Without Obito, things would become extremely difficult for him. Coupled with the threat from Minazuki Yoru, if anything goes wrong, his millennia-long plan might be completely ruined, and it's unknown how long it would take to re-plan.

Fortunately, there is still a chance.

His plan to create the "Man-made Six Paths" for Obito was feasible, although the success rate was extremely low, but there was indeed a probability of success.

"But I can't put all my eggs in one basket with Obito."

"Minazukiyo... It seems I have to prepare for both possibilities!"

Black Jue's eyes flickered slightly as he pondered and plotted.

If Obito fails, then he will have no choice but to summon Madara ahead of time!

……

Hidden in the clouds, hidden in the rocks, hidden in the sand...

The entire ninja world was thrown into turmoil by Fugaku Uchiha's rise to power.

All the major ninja villages remained silent, observing the actions of the Uchiha government after it came to power. Only Kirigakure openly congratulated the new Hokage of Konoha.

In response, Fugaku Uchiha smiled broadly and began discussing further joint infrastructure development plans between the three countries with Hozuki Mangetsu, the representative of Kirigakure.

What? You're saying that Fugaku clearly stated earlier that this plan would be entirely detrimental to Konoha, and even criticized Hiruzen Sarutobi for it?

Not also!

As the saying goes, the world is never black and white. Everything has two sides. This cooperation, which seems to be harmful in every way, is actually of great help to Konoha.

For example, it can alleviate employment pressure on Konoha civilians and ninjas, expand trade cooperation between the Land of Fire and the Lands of Wind and Water, and promote economic development.

“In the past, I thought about problems from the perspective of the Uchiha clan leader. At that time, my vision was indeed too narrow.”

"And now, I'm standing from the Hokage's perspective!"

"It turns out I really misunderstood Jonin Sarutobi. This was indeed due to my lack of experience. I will definitely study diligently, increase my knowledge, and use a higher and more comprehensive way of thinking to handle all kinds of problems, so as to become a good Hokage who is responsible to Konoha and the Land of Fire!"

Fugaku Uchiha said this, and for this reason, he even issued a self-criticism edict, criticizing his own actions, saying that this three-nation infrastructure alliance is the key between Konoha and Kirigakure, and is an important matter to promote the common development of the two major countries and two major ninja villages and to consolidate the alliance!

It is said that after Fugaku Uchiha made such a speech, Hiruzen Sarutobi vomited blood three liters in the Sarutobi clan's territory and fainted on the spot, almost unable to hold on.

Inside the Hokage's office.

The Fifth Hokage, Fugaku Uchiha, leaned back in his brand-new office chair, a slightly intoxicated expression appearing on his serious face.

To be honest, the Hokage's office is nothing special; its comfort level is far inferior to that of his department head's office in the police department.

But that's exactly the feeling!

That's what it feels like to sit in this position!

He accomplished what even his ancestor, Uchiha Madara, could not do. His name will be forever etched in the history of the Uchiha clan, shining brightly!

"Lord Hokage, the representative from Kirigakure has arrived."

Fugaku Uchiha's intoxicated state didn't last long before there was a knock at the door. Inahi Uchiha, who was temporarily acting as the Hokage's secretary, opened the door.

As the saying goes, "a new emperor brings a new court," with the appointment of Fugaku Uchiha as the new official, many ninjas from the Uchiha clan have officially entered the core of power in Konoha.

Those clans that actively showed goodwill towards the Uchiha during the election, including the Hyuga clan, were also given considerable power by Fugaku.

As for the original members, those from special secret technique families like the Ino-Shika-Cho, Inuzuka, and Aburame clans, their positions haven't changed much, but ninjas like Sarutobi and Shimura have undergone drastic changes.

Yes, the focus is still on the Sarutobi clan.

Do not check, I don’t know, I’m scared.

This small ninja clan that joined Konoha during its early days has quietly grown into an incredibly powerful force decades later. Fugaku Uchiha roughly estimates that nearly half of Konoha's important positions and low-end business are controlled by the Sarutobi clan.

He who steals a hook will be punished; he who steals a country will become a prince!

Hiruzen Sarutobi, the great thief of Konoha!

Fortunately, with Fugaku Uchiha now in power, all of this will change.

The Fifth Hokage has arrived, and the darkness and filth of Konoha will finally be swept away by the Sharingan!

With the arrival of the Fifth Hokage, Konoha will no longer be the Konoha of the Sarutobi clan, but the Konoha of all the people of Konoha!

"I've met Hokage-sama."

As the news of the rice fire arrived, a moment later, Hozuki Mangetsu entered the house with a smile and bowed slightly to Fugaku.

Fugaku rose to greet him, his face beaming: "Mangetsu, there's no need for such formalities between us."

"Hey, private relationships are private relationships, but during work hours, we still need to maintain proper boundaries."

"Yes, yes, I am new to the throne and lack experience."

"Look at what you're saying. You have plenty of time. Hiruzen Sarutobi was Hokage for over thirty years. How about Fugaku Uchiha does it for forty?"

"Oh dear, what are you saying? If talented young people emerge, would I be the kind of person who clings to power?"

"Hahaha, it's my fault!"

Chapter 193: The foundation of the Sarutobi clan was severed!

The two, who had only met a few times, became as close as brothers in the Hokage's office, laughing heartily.

After chatting and laughing for a long time, the two returned to their business and began to discuss it.

"The three-nation infrastructure alliance is the most important thing at present, and Konoha, as the bridge between them, has an unshirkable responsibility."

Fugaku Uchiha looked at Mangetsu Hozuki with a serious expression and said confidently, "Previously, Konoha was without a Hokage, and cooperation was stagnant. Now that I am here, the Three Kingdoms Infrastructure Alliance should be implemented immediately, and all standards should be in accordance with the original treaty!"

"So good."

Hozuki Mangetsu, beaming, produced a scroll: "This is a list of our Kirigakure Construction Engineering Company and project cooperation details. Please take a look, Fifth Hokage."

"a piece of cake!"

Fugaku waved his hand and signed it directly.

Without the help of Kirigakure, Fugaku Uchiha would never have been able to become Hokage. Even though Fugaku was aware of the threat Kirigakure posed to Konoha, Konoha was far from being a match for Kirigakure in terms of both strength and influence.

Back in the Third Shinobi World War, he had already been defeated by Mizuki Yoru when he had activated the Mangekyou Sharingan, let alone now?

During the battle in the Land of Iron, he personally witnessed just how strong Mizuki Yoru truly was.

And then there are the Shinigami from Kirigakure and Seireitei...

By cooperating with Kirigakure, Konoha will suffer some losses.

But if Konoha becomes an enemy of Kirigakure, then annihilation will befall it!

Both morally and logically, he should stand on the side of Kirigakure and promote cooperation between Konoha and Kirigakure.

"I always thought that the Fugaku clan leader had the potential to become Hokage. The previous Hokage really didn't know the advantages and disadvantages, and was so greedy for power that he actually let the Fugaku clan... no, he actually let the Fifth Hokage be delayed for so long. This is simply a loss to Konoha!"

Seeing Fugaku's decisiveness, Mangetsu's smile widened even more, and thus his mission was successfully completed.

"By the way, Your Excellency," Fugaku said, lowering his voice slightly as if he had just remembered something, "What about the Hyuga region..."

The fact that the Japanese football team had turned against him during the election and had not approached him once since he took office, even when he sent a letter of invitation to visit him in person, made Fugaku feel somewhat uneasy.

After much deliberation, Fugaku decided to take this opportunity to ask Hozuki Mangetsu.

"Hyuga? Oh, the Fifth Hokage wants to ask about the Hiashi clan leader, right?" Mangetsu was slightly taken aback, then suddenly realized and said with a smile, "The Hiashi clan leader must have been extremely busy these past few days."

"how do I say this?"

"The Fifth Hokage probably doesn't know this yet, but the daughter of the Hiashi clan chief has been taken as a disciple by the Fourth Hokage."

"Wha, what?!"

Fugaku was terrified.

Of course he knew that this Fourth Hokage was not Minato Namikaze, who had long been taken away by the Grim Reaper, but the current number one ninja in the world, Yoru Mizuki!

No wonder Hiashi helped him so much when he was in the Hokage position; it turns out he received such a benefit from it!

In the ninja world, the master-disciple relationship is extremely important and highly valued.

Because of the high mortality rate and low birth rate among ninjas, many ninjas might not be able to leave offspring before they die, and their disciples often represent their future succession.

The fact that Hiashi's daughter became Mizuki Yoru's apprentice not only represents the support from Kirigakure, but also signifies the unimaginable potential of Hiashi's daughter's future achievements.

That's the number one ninja in the world!

But... why did Kirigakure, and why did Minazuki Yoru do that?

What price did the person who paid for him, getting Kirigakure to help Konoha defeat Kumogakure and then supporting him to the top, pay to deserve Kirigakure's repeated actions...?

Fugaku was very curious. He was curious about the person's identity and what the person had sacrificed.

He looked at the full moon, hesitated, and ultimately didn't ask.

He knew that it was better not to know too much about certain things, as it would only bring him unnecessary trouble.

Now that he has become Hokage, all he needs to do is develop the Uchiha clan and Konoha; everything else is irrelevant to him...

Fugaku had a high level of awareness, which was completely different from the stubborn Uchiha.

No, it should be said that Fugaku was the most stubborn Uchiha.

However, his stubborn idea had been fulfilled at this moment. He was like Sasuke who had finished the battle at the Valley of the End, ended everything, and shouldered the responsibility.

His only concerns were to govern the Uchiha clan well, govern Konoha well, shoulder his responsibilities, and be a good Hokage.

Yes, I also need to change the twisted ideas in my silly son's mind.

Now that he's Hokage, the thing his son worships must change from Hiruzen Sarutobi's corrupt and twisted Will of Fire to his own Will of Fugaku!

"By the way, Hokage, the Fourth Hokage said that if you have no clue about government affairs, you might as well take a look at our Kirigakure. You might get some unexpected benefits!"

"Referencing the Hidden Mist?"

Fugaku was stunned.

Fugaku is the newly appointed Hokage. Although he is not without experience, and Minato Namikaze is only able to be sidelined and restricted by Hiruzen Sarutobi and the elders, in terms of power, Fugaku is now the one who truly has the final say in Konoha.

However, this was indeed his first time serving as Hokage, and he was unfamiliar with many policies and plans.

As the saying goes, conquering the world is easy, but maintaining it is difficult, and governing it well is even more difficult!

Before becoming Hokage, Fugaku's mind was filled with thoughts of becoming Hokage, but after actually becoming Hokage, he really had no idea how to govern.

But now, the words of the full moon have given Fugaku a guiding light.

I can't do it, but other ninja villages can, and they do it well, so I can just move it over!