Naruto: The Fall of the Uchiha - Chapter 41
“Don’t make baseless accusations; it disrupts the harmony of the village…”
Hiruzen Sarutobi, despite considering whether he could bluff his way out, couldn’t bring himself to use the deadly excuse he had heard recently, seeing Danzo’s old face.
“The village trusts the Uchiha, and it also trusts Danzo. Although he may act impulsively at times, he has a firm stance on matters of great importance!”
“And back then, Danzo sustained a head injury on the battlefield, and his mental state can be unstable at times. So I hope the Uchiha and the Police Force can be understanding and not hold it against him.”
At this moment, Hiruzen could only joke around to defuse the situation. Although the scene was already very passive, he still held the upper hand on the surface and wasn’t afraid of Uchiha Jin causing trouble.
If they can get through today, there will be plenty of time and opportunities to address the issues later.
“Hiruzen, the evil Uchiha cannot be…”
As Danzo recovered and heard Hiruzen’s compromise, he wanted to stand up and push his “Uchiha is evil” agenda again.
Danzo had never worried about the consequences; Hiruzen would hold it up if the sky fell. He only needed to eliminate any threats to Konoha.
“Shut up!”
Before Danzo could finish, Hiruzen sharply yelled and delivered a well-aimed kick to Danzo, silencing him once more.
Foolish Danzo!
Hiruzen smirked, thinking about how Danzo, with his incompetence, dared to covet the Hokage’s position and caused such a huge mess.
“The village absolutely trusts the Uchiha!”
With Hiruzen’s firm declaration, Shisui, lying on the ground, couldn’t help but move tearfully.
“Lord Hokage!”
Shisui, still shocked by Jin’s accusations against Hiruzen, realized that his idealized view of the Hokage had been shattered.
It’s all because of that dog Danzo!
But Shisui thought the Hokage couldn’t abandon his bond with Danzo over the years, so he repeatedly covered for Danzo, who was sowing discord between the clan and the village.
But now it’s over!
Though the process was highly challenging and twisted, it ironically achieved the desired outcome: the grudge over the Nine-Tails incident was wiped clean, and the Third Hokage expressed trust in the Uchiha clan!
Jin… Jin understands…
He just needs to change his aggressive attitude toward the Hokage. It doesn’t fit the image of a proper ninja, and Shisui intends to talk to Jin about it later.
Boom!
Before Shisui could continue feeling moved, Jin suddenly kicked him away again and pointed at Hiruzen, saying indifferently:
“Since you don’t want to talk about who betrayed the village, let’s talk about your position as the acting Hokage!”
As Jin spoke righteously, his gaze swept over each clan leader watching from the sidelines.
“The Uchiha clan and the Police Force will officially impeach the acting Hokage starting tomorrow, and we will nominate Clan Leader Fugaku as a candidate for the Fifth Hokage!”
(Uchiha Fugaku: What?)
Jin’s gaze fixed on Hiruzen again showed that familiar disdainful smile.
“Back then, to prevent enemy forces from taking advantage, your temporary role as Hokage was reluctantly accepted to allow you to lead Konoha.”
But now the aftermath of the Third Great Ninja War and the Nine-Tails incident has settled, and even the troublesome Cloud Village has signed a peace treaty. Your Sarutobi clan doesn’t intend to keep the Hokage position forever, right?”
“If that’s the case, the Uchiha clan and the Police Force won’t tolerate it. Even if it means fighting to the last man, we will eliminate any threat to Konoha!”
Hiss… hiss… hiss…
With Jin’s words, the clan leaders who had been bystanders couldn’t remain silent.
He’s trying to depose Hiruzen again!
The reason for impeaching the acting Hokage isn’t unreasonable. Jin’s speech implies enough information to deliver a devastating blow to Hiruzen’s political career.
However, the crucial point is that the Uchiha clan is dead set on opposing Hiruzen and openly threatens the Sarutobi clan.
It’s almost like saying, “Whether we become Hokage or not, you Hiruzen can’t!”
This is quite aggressive!
It also means they are included in getting involved.
Hmm…
After Jin’s reminder, some clan leaders realized Hiruzen’s actions were becoming quite distasteful, especially with Danzo and his inhumane “Root.”
They’ve lost many geniuses from their clans and seen the rise of civilian ninjas…
Who will gain at the end of the snipe and the clam fight?
It’s hard to say…
“Outrageous!”
Koharu and Homura both shouted sternly, while Danzo remained silent after a flash of joy in his eyes.
“So what?”
But Jin ignored them and calmly looked at the silent Hiruzen.
“Is it possible that Clan Leader Fugaku, head of the Uchiha clan and the Police Force, isn’t qualified to run for Fifth Hokage?”
Heh~
Seeing Hiruzen remain silent, Jin continued indifferently.
“Or was your emergency succession as Hokage just an excuse? Now, I’m increasingly suspicious that Danzo’s obstruction of the Uchiha’s rescue was under your orders!”
“Everyone knows my clan leader’s wife and Kushina were best friends. Fugaku also had a deep friendship with the Fourth Hokage, Minato. Yet you prevented my clan from helping…”
Jin’s gaze was deep, but his suppressed killing intent flowed like water, chilling the air around him.
“And the Second Hokage’s death due to your Shadow Guard’s negligence also seems more suspicious now…”
Stab!
Jin’s words pierced Hiruzen’s heart like a dagger, and the odd glances from the Hyuga, Aburame, Inuzuka, Akimichi, and other clans’ leaders were incredibly piercing.
Finally…
With a deep breath, the once mighty “Ninja Hero” now seemed to age ten years. He reluctantly and firmly said:
“The village belongs to everyone, and the Hokage should be decided by everyone!”
“Good!”
Jin finally got the answer he wanted and couldn’t be bothered to argue further. He turned to the Uchiha ninjas behind him and said:
“Damn it, we just came out for a barbecue, and all this happens! Ridiculous!”
“Everyone, head to Akimichi’s BBQ place, now!”
“What!”
Danzo: Damn it!
The guarding ninjas: (°?°?)!
The clan leaders: (??)!
Hiruzen: … (????)????? (Damn you, Danzo!)
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