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From today onwards, the Uchiha clan will be the core of the village. It's obvious to everyone that in Tsunade's cooperation with the Uchiha clan, Bai Mu has a lot more say. But is Tsunade, the future Fourth Hokage, up to the task?
So far, nothing has been revealed, but at least Bai Mu has proven one thing: the number one clan in Konoha is the Uchiha, and the Hyuga clan is now finding it difficult to compete with them.
Sigh, the Hyuga clan needs to think about their future.
As the clan leader, Hiashi Hyuga's thoughts are based on the clan's interests and consider the entire clan. With Hiruzen Sarutobi and other high-ranking members about to perish, the old era they represent will be completely over. The clans behind these people will likely be purged, and once they are purged, their clans will face annihilation. Whether they can survive or not will be entirely up to them.
Hiashi Hyuga certainly couldn't allow this situation to happen to the Hyuga clan, so he had to make some adjustments and plans to prevent the Hyuga clan from suffering such a catastrophic disaster.
"Third Hokage, what stage do you think you're at right now?" Bai Mu wasn't interested in what the people present were thinking. His current target was still that old bastard Hiruzen Sarutobi, but this old guy had underestimated the power of the Sharingan.
Especially his Sharingan, he actually dared to stare into the Sharingan for a long time, which is simply underestimating the power of the Sharingan. Even that old bastard Danzo wasn't as stupid as you.
"What do you mean?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't understand at first, but he instantly grasped the meaning of Bai Mu's words because he felt a sharp pain coming from his abdomen.
Chapter 99 Oh no, is Tsunade a real puppet or a fake puppet?
Have I been infected?
It was an illusion, which is why I didn't realize it. I thought I could hold them off and find an opportunity to use forbidden magic, but in reality, I had already fallen for the enemy's spell.
And this excruciating pain...
The bleeding seems quite heavy.
Once Hiruzen Sarutobi regained consciousness and woke up from the illusion, he quickly looked down at the pain in his body and saw flames burning in his abdomen.
The temperature was truly frightening.
What exactly is this golden flame?
Hiruzen Sarutobi's understanding of the Uchiha clan was naturally based on Tobirama Senju's knowledge, which seemed to be somewhat similar to the Amaterasu Flame recorded in the annals.
No, that was black, this is golden, and the temperature of this flame is truly astonishing, and its power is different. There's no way to get rid of it; it's as if it will be completely destroyed the moment it appears...
Yes, no method worked. Furthermore, Hiruzen Sarutobi was powerless to do anything. The appearance of the flames seemed to restrict his movements, making him unable to move at all. He could only stay in place, suffering the torment of the flames.
I remember this was one of the ways Danzo died, so he wanted me to suffer pain and be burned alive.
It's uncertain whether it's Hiruzen Sarutobi, but there's already a trend towards that.
Furthermore, he cannot retaliate if he cannot move.
This undoubtedly restricts their ability to resist.
Are you willing to accept this?
That's definitely not something to be ashamed of.
For Hiruzen Sarutobi, this was like waiting to die, and being tortured to death. This feeling was extremely painful, and he could not accept it.
Those ninjas from various clans who witnessed this scene felt a chill run down their spines; Hiruzen Sarutobi's fate was undeniably tragic.
The problem is that when people think about what Hiruzen Sarutobi did during his reign, most people feel that it was necessary. If you make a mistake, you have to bear the consequences. Otherwise, what about those who died?
More importantly, how many of us have been harmed by Danzo, whom you protect?
You guys are really important to Konoha.
The remnants of the old era should be eliminated.
"I am truly unwilling to accept this. I should have wiped out your Uchiha clan if I had known," Hiruzen Sarutobi confessed. He regretted not listening to Danzo and realized he shouldn't have been so soft-hearted.
"You old scoundrel, you are truly shameless to the extreme."
The Uchiha clan members immediately began to curse and swear.
"Third Hokage, you don't need to worry about these things anymore. The Uchiha will be fine, and Konoha will be even better. Besides, you did try, you just failed."
Bai Mu looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was engulfed in flames, and said leisurely.
Your death is good for everyone. Stop making threats. The countdown has already begun. Saying anything will only cause more trouble and become a laughing stock. There's nothing else to it, so go in peace.
Even at the moment of his death, Hiruzen Sarutobi was still unwilling to accept his fate, harboring an overwhelming hatred for Hakumoku, as he slowly dissipated under the golden flames.
With Hiruzen Sarutobi's disappearance, all the ninja clans and commoners present understood one thing: Konoha was about to enter the era of the Fourth Hokage, and although Tsunade was the Fourth Hokage, the true power would be held by...
It could never be Tsunade, but rather Uchiha Hakubaki.
Uchiha Natsumi stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Today's events are the result of a rebellion launched by the Third Hokage, Danzo, the leader of Root, and two advisors. They intend to kill the hero who made great contributions on the battlefields of Kirigakure and Kumogakure, Lord Uchiha Hakubaki, the head of my Uchiha clan!"
Although such a conclusion would tarnish Hiruzen Sarutobi's reputation, the problem is that Natsumi Uchiha doesn't care, especially since the next Hokage is Tsunade.
As for whether it will affect the village?
He didn't care either; whatever Bai Mu did, he would do the same. That was Uchiha Natsumi's usual approach.
Besides, the Uchiha clan has already won, so how can they be convicted?
That means we're in charge, not you.
What Lord Bai Mu said is the truth.
You have no choice but to submit.
There is no other choice.
The prominent clans of Konoha, led by the Hyuga clan, all knew that the Uchiha clan had become the de facto rulers of Konoha, and that Tsunade was probably just a puppet. So, what choice did they have?
Obviously, we should go with the flow.
Otherwise, the example of Hiruzen Sarutobi and others would serve as a cautionary tale.
Bai Mu's approach was simple and brutal: no fuss, just a coup d'état, he returned yesterday and staged it today—that's how fast he moved...
Well, no doubt about it, it's incredibly fast.
You can't argue with them, so they definitely have no objections.
"Lady Tsunade, what do you think?" Hiashi Hyuga stepped forward, bowed to Tsunade, and then spoke.
Tsunade frowned slightly, pondering the other party's intentions, but then she realized that he wanted to surrender, but the problem was that she was overthinking it.
We can't cooperate.
Hiashi Hyuga didn't understand the situation, but Tsunade did, so she couldn't agree. She said, "What we need to do now is to confirm the Fourth Hokage, and then end this Shinobi World War as soon as possible. Although Kirigakure, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure are no longer able to fight, Sunagakure is still a bit stubborn. Also, Orochimaru needs to be recalled. I think these things need to be done as soon as possible."
"Lady Tsunade is right. All our troops on the border should be recalled," Suzaku Nara quickly responded, firmly supporting Tsunade's decision.
After all, Orochimaru still has a force of at least two thousand men. Such a ninja force on the field is certainly not reassuring.
Seeing this, Hyuga Hiashi realized that Tsunade had no intention of forming an alliance, but he didn't understand it. Uchiha Hakubaki clearly wanted to make you a puppet, how could you accept that?
There needs to be a balance within the village; one family can't be the only one that has the power.
So, are you still the Hokage if you're the Hokage?
Why do I feel like Naruto...
Is he about to lose real power?
Oh no, is Tsunade a real puppet or a fake one?
However, Tsunade doesn't seem to be coerced. What could be the reason? And what was Uchiha Hakumo's motivation for doing this? I don't understand why he supports Tsunade becoming Hokage, but he himself doesn't take the position.
Even if his foundation is insufficient, with his strength, if he insists on becoming the one, it seems that no one can stop him. So why is that?
Bai Mu had no interest in what others thought. What these Konoha ninja clans thought was unimportant. Anyway, he needed to make some arrangements to make everyone understand that the current position of the Fourth Hokage belonged to Tsunade.
"The Fourth Hokage is Tsunade, you all have no objections, right? Anyone who disagrees can stand up and express their opinions, so speak up boldly."
Step forward?
What you're saying is that we shouldn't stand up.
Although Bai Mu spoke calmly, making it sound like he was genuinely asking you to stand up and express your opinion, who doesn't know the real meaning behind it?
In any case, among the people present, whether they were intelligent people like Hyuga Hiashi or Nara Suzaku, or ninjas from other small clans, or even commoner ninjas, they all understood the true meaning of these words.
Support is all you need to do; to stand up and oppose it is tantamount to suicide!
Chapter 100: Reform Requires Bloodshed
"support."
No one objected.
Everyone supports it.
Hiashi Hyuga and the others aren't stupid; they know what to say and what not to say. Besides, wouldn't it be better for Tsunade to be the Fourth Hokage than for Hakumu to be the Fourth Hokage?
Yes, we're all afraid if he takes the position.
If Tsunade were to come, at least on the surface things would be acceptable.
As for who truly holds power, let's not consider that for now. After all, Tsunade can't possibly become a puppet, right? The village's support for Tsunade...
Well, there should be quite a few; there are definitely many supporters.
Hiashi Hyuga pondered that none of the various factions in the village would allow the Shiraki family to dominate, and more importantly, there were several key figures outside the village.
Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Minato Namikaze, who also made great contributions and was an outstanding genius, are all crucial figures. More importantly, Minato was Jiraiya's disciple, so their stances are also very important.
After all, it wasn't just Danzo and his men who died this time; the main reason was Hiruzen Sarutobi. The death of the Third Hokage was bound to cause a huge uproar.
What was Orochimaru's reaction?
That's uncertain, but Jiraiya will definitely be furious, so it's not a done deal yet. We'll have to see what happens after Tsunade takes power, and if the civil war continues...
Well, all I can say is that I hope there won't be another civil war.
"Regarding the Hokage position, although it's been decided, there are still many things to do afterward. But I believe the most important thing right now is the war..."
Seeing this, Tsunade interjected.
"Lady Tsunade is right," Kurenai Yuhi echoed. He said this only for the sake of Konoha, and had no other intentions.
"So, do we need to talk now?" Nara Suzaku looked at Shiromu and asked him this question. He didn't ask Tsunade's opinion, but asked Shiromu's opinion directly.
The meaning is already quite clear.
It's obvious to everyone who's in charge.