Chapter 39: Clan Celebration.
The selection of the Third Hokage finally came to a close, and the news of Uchiha Nan's overwhelming victory swept through the entire village of Konoha.
According to unofficial reports from onlookers present at the scene, Lady Mito Uzumaki was directly beaten into a pig's head by Uchiha Nan, and she only returned to the Senju clan residence after covering her face with a cloth.
Of course, the Senju clan immediately issued a statement regarding these rumors.
Rumors, purely rumors!
Anyone who dared to gossip again would be invited to sit in the Anbu.
Lady Mito Uzumaki voluntarily yielded to make way for the younger generation!
She ultimately lost narrowly to Uchiha Nan!
The Senju clan directly mobilized their family power, spreading this message throughout the streets and alleys of Konoha. They had to cover up this embarrassing incident.
However, this news was quickly overshadowed by the news that Uchiha Nan was about to become the Third Hokage.
The Hokage position had been monopolized by the Senju clan for the past two generations. Now, the situation was different, and the tables had turned. The Uchiha clan would take the initiative in Konoha.
The various ninja clans in Konoha had always been quick to switch allegiances. Whoever won between the Uchiha and Senju clans, they would support.
In no time, the Uchiha clan's doorstep was almost worn out, with various clans wanting to pledge their allegiance.
Uchiha Nan naturally welcomed this. These ninja clans wanted the Uchiha to protect them in the future, and they wouldn't come empty-handed, would they?
Each envelope was filled with thick stacks of money. Uchiha Nan wouldn't see anyone who brought too little!
Such were the ways of the world, and the clans were naturally familiar with this.
However, Uchiha Nan only met with the heads of those small clans to familiarize himself with them. Whether he would re-use them in the future was another matter. He might not remember who came, but he would definitely remember who didn't.
Uchiha Nan focused on meeting with clans possessing bloodlines and secret techniques.
Hinata Takuma happily brought gifts to visit Uchiha Nan. The Uchiha and Hinata clans were currently in their honeymoon period. With Uchiha Nan defeating Mito Uzumaki and ascending to the Hokage position, the Hinata clan, as allies, would naturally reap great rewards in the future.
However, Uchiha Nan was particularly interested in the fact that Hinata Takuma had also brought a young girl from the main family named Hinata Asuka, who was only twelve years old.
After exchanging pleasantries with Hinata Takuma, he enthusiastically introduced Hinata Asuka to Uchiha Nan.
She wore a yellow kimono, was polite, had a maturity beyond her peers, but still retained her childishness. Her appearance was naturally excellent, and she resembled Naruto's sister-in-law Hanabi, but was more composed.
Hinata Takuma praised Hinata Asuka to the highest degree, calling her the most outstanding girl in the Hinata main family.
Hinata Takuma was very clear-headed. Uchiha Nan's strength had reached the pinnacle of the ninja world, and he would likely hold power in Konoha for decades to come. For the sake of the clan's future, what was a mere woman?
Although it might lead to bloodline dilution, that wasn't a problem. Hinata Takuma's vision was very far-reaching. If everything went smoothly and Uchiha Nan and Hinata Asuka got together, they would have children.
Uchiha Nan's bloodline combined with the Hinata clan's bloodline would produce children of unimaginable talent, geniuses among geniuses.
As Uchiha Nan's children, the future Fourth Hokage might be among them, a child with both the Hinata and Uchiha bloodlines. Rounding it up, it would be equivalent to the Hinata clan producing a Hokage.
The so-called harm of bloodline dilution was far less than the gains of this investment. So why not do it?
The Hinata clan pursued family prosperity and inheritance. In the future, they would be so desperate as to sacrifice the clan head's younger brother. Their high-minded facade hid a lack of moral principles.
If this happened to the Uchiha, they would probably fight the Cloud Village to the death.
Was this pimping?
Uchiha Nan looked at Hinata Takuma's sales pitch and realized he was already morally bankrupt, but Hinata Takuma was even more unrestrained.
He could bring out a twelve-year-old girl. However, Hinata Asuka didn't seem dissatisfied. Konoha had only been established for twenty years, still full of Warring States customs. As long as a girl had her first period, she was considered capable of bearing children.
After all, the high mortality rate of ninjas was well known.
But Uchiha Nan wasn't so bestial as to make a move on a twelve-year-old girl. He didn't want to be caught by the "Great Harmony God" (referencing internet censorship) and punished, so he vaguely brushed it off.
Seeing that Uchiha Nan wasn't interested, Hinata Takuma stopped mentioning it. Today was just an initial meeting, and there would be plenty of opportunities in the future.
After a busy day of meeting people, the Uchiha celebration began!
Night
Naka Shrine
All the members of the Uchiha clan gathered, including those ordinary members who hadn't awakened their Sharingan. Fireworks and firecrackers were set off on the stage, illuminating the night sky as if it were day.
After the fireworks, Uchiha Nan was pulled away by the clan elders to perform ancestral rites. The elders looked at the ancestral tablets with tears in their eyes, crying profusely, praising Uchiha Nan endlessly.
They called him the hope of the Uchiha clan, the strongest Hokage of Konoha.
They said all sorts of nice things. After twenty years of being suppressed by the Senju since the founding of Konoha, the Uchiha finally had their day to shine.
All sorts of praises made Uchiha Nan feel a little embarrassed. They even put Sarutobi Hiruzen's title on him.
He wasn't that narcissistic. He would probably be crushed by Hashirama Senju like Nine-Tails, turned into a mess.
After the ancestral rites, there was naturally a grand banquet. Uchiha Nan was pulled into a drinking contest. On such a joyous day, Uchiha Nan naturally wouldn't spoil the fun.
However, two fists couldn't defeat four hands. No matter how much Uchiha Nan could drink, he couldn't withstand the clan members toasting him one after another. In the end, he was dragged home by Manji.
While the Uchiha celebrated with bright lights, the Senju clan was naturally in deep sorrow, going to bed early.
The Hokage position, which had been passed down for two generations, was taken away by the Uchiha. This was a great humiliation.
Senju Clan Residence
An underground secret room, filled with various experimental equipment and piles of experimental data.
This was Tobirama Senju's former laboratory.
Senju Momoma found a sealed experimental document from the bottom.
"Clan head, do we really have to restart the cell experiments?"
This was an experiment that Lord Tobirama had personally ordered to be stopped. All the clan members who voluntarily participated had died!
Senju Momori's face was filled with fear. He was Senju Momoma's confidant, always following Senju Momoma on the battlefield.
Senju Momori was a few years older than Senju Momoma. He had personally witnessed the tragic state of the experimental subjects. It was truly horrifying. They were all in so much pain that they were no longer human. It had given him, then a young man, nightmares for days.
"The Uchiha have climbed over the Senju!"
"I need greater power to reclaim the Hokage position in the future!"
Senju Momoma's face was filled with resentment. Uchiha Nan's mocking expression had directly broken his defenses.
"What about Lady Mito..."
"Keep your mouth shut about Mother. I'll deal with it later."
Senju Momoma waved his hand, not wanting to dwell on the issue.
Chapter 33: Mito Uzumaki: Son, You're Not Up to It. Let Mom Take Over!
In the massive crater, there was no trace of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzo. They had been blasted to dust, their bodies and bones completely obliterated.
However, the ninja clans present didn't feel any extra pity. Participating in a struggle that wasn't theirs led to this outcome.
People had to have some self-awareness!
The clan heads were already planning to hold family meetings. Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzo were the best examples: arrogance only led to death, and could even involve the entire clan.
The Shimura clan had been removed from Konoha's records.
How could the Sarutobi clan's fate be any better than the Shimura clan's?
They would merely eke out a living in Konoha, bowing and scraping for decades, waiting for the Uchiha to forget the incident.
"It seems Tobirama Senju's judgment was quite ordinary. The heir he chose couldn't shoulder the burden of Konoha."
Uchiha Nan spoke to everyone present, then turned his gaze towards Mito Uzumaki. The previous battle was just an appetizer; to become Hokage, the most important thing was to deal with Mito Uzumaki.
"Who else wants to become Hokage?"
"Anyone can step forward now. Konoha is democratic; as long as you have the heart to protect Konoha, you have the chance to participate in the Hokage election."
"This is also the First Hokage's original intention!"
Uchiha Nan's voice was loud, sweeping across everyone present. Almost no one dared to step forward and say, "I also want to become Hokage."
Weren't the previous two examples clear enough?
The ninja blade in Uchiha Nan's hand was still dripping with blood! Stepping onto the stage meant a life-or-death struggle!
Who wanted to court death?
Toka Senju, standing next to Mito Uzumaki, had a grave expression. Had Uchiha Nan's strength reached this level?
He had effortlessly dealt with Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzo, as if killing chickens!
Uchiha Nan was so strong he seemed to have no weaknesses. He could unleash S-rank ninjutsu at will, his swordsmanship was divine, and his genjutsu was naturally beyond question.
Although Uchiha Nan hadn't used genjutsu, trying to show off genjutsu in front of the Uchiha's Sharingan would probably be laughable.
Currently, Uchiha Nan had only activated the three-tomoe Sharingan, and even the Mangekyou Sharingan hadn't been seen. This was the information Toka Senju truly wanted to obtain.
Legend had it that the Mangekyou Sharingan would unlock two powerful dojutsu, but he didn't know if it was true.
He had never seen Madara Uchiha use them; every time his father and Madara fought, it was a battle between giants.
Toka Senju was now very hesitant. If he faced Uchiha Nan, he would likely die.
Knowing he would die, should he still go?
Toka Senju didn't have such a strong mindset. He had many attachments.
Little Tsunade, his beautiful wife, his mother still needed him.
But he couldn't hesitate now. If he delayed, Uchiha Nan would truly become Hokage.
Mito Uzumaki had been observing Toka Senju, seeing his inner struggle.
With Uchiha Nan's abilities, her son couldn't handle him. Mito Uzumaki didn't believe Uchiha Nan would show mercy to Toka Senju; he would definitely go for the kill!
"Then let this old woman give you a try!"
Mito Uzumaki finally stepped forward. Since her son's strength was insufficient, she, as a mother, had to step up.
The Senju clan couldn't hold back any longer.
Mito Uzumaki's strength was well-known. No one present knew if Uchiha Nan could defeat her.
However, the result was no longer important!
Hinata Takuma, standing in the crowd, couldn't hide his excitement.
Uchiha Nan's strength had far exceeded Hinata Takuma's expectations, and what they had seen was just the tip of the iceberg.
The Uchiha's younger generation had produced a pillar, while Toka Senju of the Senju clan paled in comparison to Uchiha Nan.
Even if Mito Uzumaki won and became Hokage, what then?
How many more years could she live?
The Uchiha had won the future!
As long as Mito Uzumaki died, Konoha would belong to the Uchiha.
He had bet on the right horse this time.
"Alright, just what I wanted!"
Uchiha Nan smiled, his gaze intentionally drifting towards Toka Senju.
It was a very obvious taunt.
This made Toka Senju feel aggrieved. He had never been treated like this; he had always used his strength to overwhelm others.
Strength!
He now desperately craved his father Hashirama Senju's strength. If he could inherit Wood Style, the situation would be completely different.
Suddenly, he remembered an experiment, an experiment that Tobirama Senju had urgently stopped...
Toka Senju was lost in thought, while Mito Uzumaki had stepped in front of Uchiha Nan, wearing armor she hadn't worn in a long time.
Ding!
Mangekyou Sharingan Experience Card -1
Uchiha Nan directly used the Mangekyou Sharingan, without any hesitation. Good steel should be used on the blade.
If Mito Uzumaki went berserk, the three-tomoe Sharingan couldn't control the Nine-Tails.
Pain was turned into a pixelated face by the four-tailed Naruto, and Nagato couldn't seal Naruto even with a desperate Planetary Devastation.
Caution was paramount; being killed carelessly would be a huge joke.
Good luck!
Uchiha Nan felt the dojutsu power. This time, he had randomly received Obito Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan.
Kamui!
A top-tier life-saving technique, for both offense and escape!
Wouldn't it be great to find an opportunity to give Mito Uzumaki a hard blow, a chance to cut her?
"Lord Mito, this place is too small. How about we change locations?"
Uchiha Nan looked around. This place was too close to the center of Konoha. If Mito Uzumaki transformed into a Tailed Beast and he activated Susanoo, they would be fighting each other.
Any random strike could blow Konoha to the sky. How much money would it take to rebuild Konoha?
"Just what I was thinking!"
Mito Uzumaki also noticed the problem. The Nine-Tails' power was equivalent to an S-rank forbidden technique with every strike, and so was Uchiha Nan's Susanoo.
Playing with S-rank forbidden techniques near the center of Konoha meant Konoha could just disband.
"To the Forest of Death!"
The area surrounding Konoha was mostly forest, all belonging to Konoha. Due to its large size, it was filled with various wild beasts and monsters.
Many villagers who went to the forest to hunt and gather were attacked by beasts, resulting in significant deaths.
Over time, the surrounding forests were collectively known as the Forest of Death.
"Agreed!"
Mito Uzumaki nodded. It was indeed a suitable place. In fact, she wanted to go to the Valley of the End more.
It was where Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha had their final battle, and the result was well-known.
Hashirama Senju won a narrow victory, and Madara Uchiha suffered a regrettable defeat.
Mito Uzumaki represented the Senju, and Uchiha Nan represented the Uchiha.
If Mito Uzumaki won against Uchiha Nan in the Valley of the End, it would have extraordinary political significance.
As long as the Senju clan wasn't destroyed, the Uchiha clan would always be second-rate in Konoha.
Unfortunately, the Valley of the End was a bit far, and it would take some time to get there.
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