Konoha: Uchiha Extremists? Offering Loyalty!

Chapter 74: Hiruzen Sarutobi protects Danzo Shimura, Kushina finally becomes the Nine-Tails Jinchuri

Shocking!

That one sentence could truly terrify the listener!

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't believe his ears. He wished that the person standing in front of him was just a hallucination!

Koharu Utatane, who was hiding in the corner, was also stunned, her anxious eyes constantly flashing at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Remove the elders—three at once!

That's utterly alarmist!

Hiruzen, charge!

Hurry up and have a word with Mito-sama!

Hiruzen Sarutobi was taken aback for a moment, then forced himself to calm down.

Lady Mito, you can't be serious, can you?

Remove three elders from their positions at once?

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

If those three are forcibly pushed into the position of elder, can they stabilize the situation?

However, upon closer examination, these three seem to be truly capable of holding their positions as elders.

Let's not even mention Akimichi Torifu. He's a veteran, a second-generation disciple from the same period, and backed by the Ino-Shika-Cho alliance. It wouldn't be difficult for him to secure his position as an elder.

Uchiha Hata, with the backing of the police department, didn't have too many problems.

Senju Naoka, just by virtue of his surname 'Senju', would surely win the hearts of the people!

No, that's not right, you can't think like that!

We cannot follow Mito-sama's line of thinking.

Hiruzen Sarutobi reinforced his thoughts: How could the inherently evil Uchiha be appointed as an elder?

The Senju clan's withdrawal from Konoha's upper echelons was an unspoken rule personally established by the teacher.

"Lord Mito, you should know about the Uchiha's situation. Our teacher has always had many doubts."

"As for the elders, there are bound to be some shortcomings," Hiruzen Sarutobi replied with a smile, then added with a hint of advice, "From the Warring States period to the present, you have witnessed too many geniuses, seen ninjutsu geniuses fail in their research, and seen command geniuses make mistakes in their planning..."

As human beings, we inevitably make mistakes, and it is reasonable for us to provide opportunities to correct them.

We can't generalize and condemn everyone; it's not easy for a village to cultivate an elder with a broad perspective.

Especially given the frequent provocations from the Sand Village, a large-scale war is truly inappropriate.

Upon hearing this, Mito Uzumaki couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Tobirama, this little monkey really inherited your shamelessness, but he's not using it in the right place.

"Is that so?" Mito Uzumaki took a step back. Ultimately, she didn't want Konoha to really fall into internal strife. "Then, what suggestions do you have?"

"I believe that with the Third Hokage's understanding of the Will of Fire, he would not deliberately show favoritism towards his former comrades."

"For the future of the village, I'm sure you can make a slight sacrifice, right?"

In negotiations, the most important thing is to pull and strategize.

"As for the Uchiha clan," Mito Uzumaki smiled, "you can't just take Tobirama's 'half a sentence' as the truth. He also once said that the Uchiha are the clan that understands love the most, and that the Uchiha are always full of love for their comrades."

Hearing Mito Uzumaki's explanation of the encirclement and suppression, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt his head throb even more.

Judging from this, it's unlikely that all three elders would be abolished.

But given the current situation, this matter cannot be resolved without sacrificing an elder!

The question is, who should be sacrificed?

炎？

Yan was on the front lines, fighting for the village, facing numerous dangers.

Are they going to give him another blow from behind, stripping him of his position in the logistics department or as an advisor elder?

This is inappropriate!

Danzo?

That would be even more impossible.

Hiruzen Sarutobi must remain upright and honorable, and the Third Hokage must be loving and perfect.

He needs a pair of black gloves, and a scapegoat who will willingly do bad things.

Moreover, Danzo's roots played a very significant role in the war.

Removal of Danzo

The key question is whether those dirty deeds will be exposed if someone loses their composure.

Danzo must be saved!

There's no other way but to make things difficult for you, Xiaochun!

Prepare yourself mentally. Sarutobi Hiruzen, under the astonished gaze of Utatane Koharu, wore a look of frustration and suppressed grief.

"How about adjusting the advisors and elders of Konoha to Akimichi Torifu, Mitokado Homura, and Shimura Danzo?"

"Yan and Danzo are fighting for the village on the front lines. If this affects them, it will be detrimental to the unity of the village."

Not right.

Mito Uzumaki astutely seized upon Hiruzen Sarutobi's weakness.

Danzo Shimura's inaction was fully demonstrated in the Uzushiogakure incident.

The Cloud Ninja appeared in the Land of Whirlpools, not just one or two, but a small force, and even the Raikage made an appearance.

This intelligence was not reported by Danzo Shimura, who was in charge of intelligence.

It was reasonable to dismiss Shimura Danzo from all his posts for this dereliction of duty, suspect him of treason, and bring him back to the village for investigation.

This little monkey actually chose to protect it to the death?

“Not enough.” Mito Uzumaki shook her head.

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment, then smiled wryly, "Lord Mito is right. I wonder what you mean..."

Mito Uzumaki was speechless.

Have they shifted the blame back to the person in charge?

The Hokage has already conceded a step; continuing to make demands would make the Senju appear overly arrogant.

If this matter gets out, it will likely cause another media storm.

But Mito Uzumaki didn't care.

The Senju family's sense of honor is now completely useless.

Almost all of the clansmen are dead.

She had suffered heavy losses in supporting the Land of Whirlpools, and she held little hope for the Land of Rain battlefield.

Gaining more tangible benefits is what's more important.

"Jinchūriki, the next Nine-Tails Jinchūriki, I think Kushina Uzumaki is very suitable."

Upon hearing the words "Nine-Tails," Hiruzen Sarutobi unconsciously clenched his fists, then gripped his pipe.

So, Mito-sama's real target is the Nine-Tails?

That's right. What the Thousand Hands lack isn't connections or resources; they can easily obtain those.

What the Senju clan truly lacks is a top-tier protector, someone who can continue to support the clan after losing Mito Uzumaki, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

It seems that Tsunade is capable of shouldering this responsibility, but she needs time to continue to grow.

There's no need to think so much about Jinchūriki.

Even though it only sealed the Nine-Tails, its power was as dazzling as the sun.

"Okay." Hiruzen Sarutobi recalled Kushina's information and uttered the answer with great difficulty.

After a brief discussion of the details, the changes in Konoha's power structure were roughly decided.

Akimichi Torifu replaced Koharu Utatane as an advisor and elder, and also took on the role of head of the Konoha Medical Department, thus gaining complete control of the Utatane family's sphere of influence.

This is also the result of Mito Uzumaki's persistent efforts.

That chubby kid who's trying to get wind out of here isn't going to be able to lie down!

She resorted to this desperate measure in order to prevent Akimichi Torifu from not actively participating in the management of Konoha after taking office.

With power in hand, even if Akimichi doesn't want to go, he has to go!

Even if he doesn't want to do it himself, the ambitious people among the Ino-Shika-Cho trio will urge him to do it!

The confrontation in the Hokage's office has come to an end, and the next Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is tentatively set as Uzumaki Kushina.

Yuuki also finished taking stock of the newly acquired resources.

It must be said that the Land of Whirlpools, which is second only to the Five Great Nations, is indeed wealthy!

Even if it's just Uzuhidden Village!