Chapter 30: Inaho: Hiruzen Sarutobi, You Motherfer!*
After Tobirama Senju was laid to rest, the election for the Third Hokage was immediately put on the agenda. The Uchiha and Hyuga clans jointly invited the various families of Konoha to convene a meeting to discuss the matter.
The Senju clan, of course, received an invitation. They had no choice but to attend this meeting. If they dared not to come, Uchiha Nan would announce his succession as the Third Hokage of Konoha the next day, with a unanimous vote.
In the conference room, the clan heads of the various families attended the meeting on time. Some brought several high-ranking members of their clans, and soon the conference room was filled.
"Now that the Second Hokage has been laid to rest, Konoha cannot be without a leader. It is time to elect the Third Hokage to lead Konoha forward."
Hinata Takuma spoke, and all eyes turned to Mito Uzumaki.
"Before Tobirama's demise, he had already chosen a candidate for the Third Hokage."
Mito Uzumaki spoke, and no one in the room showed surprise. This news had already been spread throughout Konoha by Uchiha Nan.
"That person is Hiruzen Sarutobi."
The conference room fell silent. The clan heads had always treated the news of Hiruzen Sarutobi's succession as a joke, and no one took it seriously.
Unexpectedly, Mito Uzumaki actually said it in the conference room. It would have been better to say she was passing the position to Toka Senju. At least most people recognized that Toka Senju was qualified to become Hokage, whether it was true or not.
As for Hiruzen Sarutobi?
Don't be ridiculous!
"Lord Mito, Hiruzen Sarutobi is not suitable, is he? Can he be competent as the Hokage of Konoha?"
Hinata Takuma frowned and expressed his opinion, his tone relatively mild, not wanting to embarrass Mito Uzumaki in public.
"I agree with the Hinata clan head's opinion!"
"I agree!"
"..."
Hinata Takuma's words instantly resonated, and voices of opposition arose, creating a one-sided situation.
"Quiet, everyone, quiet!"
Mito Uzumaki frowned, stopping the commotion in the conference room, and then slowly said:
"Regardless, this is the Third Hokage chosen by Tobirama. Let Hiruzen Sarutobi stand up and at least give him a chance to speak."
Mito Uzumaki gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a subtle look, signaling that the stage was set for him to perform.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, sitting next to Sarutobi Sasuke, brightened up. It was time to shine!
Hiruzen Sarutobi had rehearsed this scenario countless times in his mind, and his speech was already prepared.
Recently, he had been thinking about the future of Konoha, how to restore Konoha's strength, and how to balance the relationships between the ninja villages if he became Hokage.
Of course, the most important thing was the Will of Fire of Konoha: "Where leaves dance, the fire casts shadows."
This was the Will of Fire he had learned from Tobirama Senju's selfless sacrifice.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was determined to use a speech filled with the Will of Fire to reverse the current situation and persuade everyone present to give him a chance.
Now, let's turn the tide!
Hiruzen Sarutobi encouraged himself in his heart, stepping forward to the center of the conference room, preparing to give his speech.
"Everyone, the future of Konoha..."
"..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi gave a passionate speech on the stage.
However, Uchiha Nan had no time to listen to Hiruzen Sarutobi's grand speeches. Every clan head present was realistic. The Will of Fire was something to listen to, not to be taken as a treasure.
Uchiha Nan gave Uchiha Inaho, sitting next to him, a look.
Inaho, it's time to show your skills in rebuttal!
"Be spirited, don't lose face!"
"You've been through life and death on the battlefield!"
Uchiha Nan encouraged Uchiha Inaho, and Uchiha Inaho gave Uchiha Nan a reassuring look.
Just Hiruzen Sarutobi!
Daring to talk nonsense here?
"Damn it!"
"Hiruzen Sarutobi!"
"You motherf***er!"
"You, a waste from a small family, who ran away from the battlefield, what right do you have to talk nonsense here?!"
"You want to be Hokage, don't you?"
"I'll tell you, no way!"
Uchiha Inaho jumped up, walked to Hiruzen Sarutobi, and started his verbal assault, catching Hiruzen Sarutobi off guard.
"Hahahaha!!!"
Uchiha Nan started laughing, laughing unrestrainedly. Uchiha Inaho was truly a talent.
He'd reward him with two pounds of sweet potato liquor later.
He had learned it so well; he could teach him anything.
Uchiha Nan's wild laughter echoed throughout the room, and the clan heads of the various families began to laugh along with Uchiha Nan.
No one was listening to what Hiruzen Sarutobi was saying. They were just giving Mito Uzumaki face.
Everyone present knew that only the Senju and Uchiha clans had a chance to become Hokage.
Everyone was waiting for the Uchiha to express their attitude. Now that the Uchiha's attitude was so clear, they naturally didn't need to pretend anymore and could laugh freely.
What qualifications did Hiruzen Sarutobi have to discuss the future of Konoha?
Voices of ridicule and mockery rose and fell, causing Hiruzen Sarutobi's face to turn red, and he was momentarily at a loss. It was the first time he had been so embarrassed in front of so many people.
Moreover, everyone present was a clan head of Konoha, and everyone's status was higher than his.
Now Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to find a hole to hide in, his eyes full of resentment towards Uchiha Inaho. If looks could kill, Uchiha Inaho would have been torn to pieces.
As expected, the Uchiha were inherently evil!
His teacher was right; such an evil clan should not exist in Konoha!
Hiruzen Sarutobi vowed in his heart that he would teach the Uchiha a lesson in the future.
Mito Uzumaki frowned, utterly disappointed with Hiruzen Sarutobi. He couldn't even handle this little bit of trouble?
The Uchiha hadn't even started yet!
"I, the head of the Uchiha clan, have always taken it as my duty to protect Konoha, and I believe I am more suitable for the position of Third Hokage!"
"However, since Tobirama designated you, Hiruzen Sarutobi, as the Third Hokage of Konoha, it means you must have some outstanding qualities!"
"I can give you a chance. If you can beat me, I can represent the Uchiha clan in supporting you as the Third Hokage!"
Uchiha Nan stood up, directly revealing his ambition.
The laughter in the conference room stopped abruptly. The main event had finally arrived, and the drama of the Third Hokage's succession had begun.
Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to Mito Uzumaki, hoping for her rescue. Mito Uzumaki had said she would take care of the Uchiha.
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi was destined to be disappointed. In Mito Uzumaki's eyes, he was just a pawn to test Uchiha Nan's strength.
Mito Uzumaki didn't even look at Hiruzen Sarutobi, simply saying coldly:
"Hiruzen, accept his challenge!"
"To become Hokage, you must have the corresponding strength!"
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