Chapter 79 - The Profound Impact of the Uchiha Rebellion's Success on the Ninja World!
"Are you planning to follow in the footsteps of Uchiha Madara?"
After hearing Renji's words, Shikaku rubbed his forehead in distress. This sentence seemed familiar. Upon careful recollection, wasn't this the path that Uchiha Madara had initially intended to take?
However, that proposal had been rejected by Hashirama Senju. Renji was now bringing it up again, and even more radical than Madara. Madara had only aimed to unify the ninja villages, while Renji was planning to eliminate all five great nations and the smaller ones as well.
"History has proven that the First Hokage's path was wrong. After his and Madara's deaths, the world became even more chaotic. What was once a struggle between clans has now turned into wars between villages, and the wars have become even more brutal.
The original intention of founding Konoha was to allow children to grow up without having to go to war, but it seems that no one has truly followed this path, and the wars have only grown larger.
Distributing the Tailed Beasts to other ninja villages has ultimately led to greater casualties on the battlefield, and whenever a village's Jinchuriki has a problem, they lose a significant deterrent!"
In the final analysis, the First Hokage's path was wrong. A fragmented world simply cannot compare to a unified one. Although there will still be internal conflicts, it will definitely be better than before.
Moreover, what do these Daimyos do besides commanding this and that? Why should they be above the nations?
"What are you planning to do?"
Shikaku knew very well that he couldn't persuade Renji. Since that was the case, it was better to go along with his idea and listen.
From the fact that he was able to overturn the Third Hokage despite the Uchiha clan's disadvantageous position, it was clear that Renji had not only military strength but also intelligence.
"Economy comes first. Ninjas do not produce goods, which is the root of their control over us. We must first be able to produce our own goods. I will help you with this in the future. Secondly, we need to take care of one of the ninja villages first. I plan to start with either Sunagakure or Kirigakure.
Sunagakure is currently the weakest and has not yet recovered, while Kirigakure is also weak, but since it is on an island, it might be more difficult to reach compared to Sunagakure. However, Kirigakure is currently experiencing internal strife. If we can take advantage of this and capture Kirigakure, it will be much easier to face the other ninja villages later!"
Renji's idea was to focus on both economy and military power.
Reform the economy internally and target Kirigakure or Sunagakure externally.
"If Tsunade doesn't come back, Kirigakure would be a better choice, but fighting against Kirigakure will result in significant losses. If your idea is discovered or even guessed by the Daimyo, he will not agree and will try to stop you."
A glint of insight flashed in Shikaku's eyes. Hearing Renji's words, he roughly understood that Renji was not acting impulsively but truly had a chance.
Although the idea of overthrowing the Daimyo had never crossed anyone's mind, they seemed to be doing something significant. If Renji really succeeded, without the Daimyo's control, the ninja villages would have greater autonomy.
"I'll handle the military matters, and you all need to take care of the village's economy!"
"I have a bad feeling about this."
Shikaku suddenly had an ominous premonition. He felt that although the position of Hokage belonged to Renji, in the future, he might be the one who would have to take action.
Isn't that right?
Are you planning to be a hands-off leader?
"By the way, there are also some ways to reform the village. In any case, we will discuss them gradually and make improvements over time!"
Shikaku was a smart man who could help analyze and manage many things.
Renji, of course, did not want to waste his time on this. He was not a Hokage like Naruto, who had to do everything personally. That would exhaust him!
"Lady Tsunade, here is the intelligence we have gathered from Konoha. Everything has changed drastically, and the newly appointed Hokage is demanding that we return. Otherwise, even though we are considered missing-nin, he will treat us as such."
Tanzaku Street, located within the Land of Fire, quickly received news of the upheaval in Konoha, which Renji had not intended to keep secret.
After confirming the authenticity of the information, Shizune immediately found Tsunade, who was enjoying gambling.
Konoha was no longer the same as before. If they stayed here, that guy might really consider them missing-nin.
"Tch, just a brat from the Uchiha clan. Does he really think that becoming Hokage gives him free rein? Even that old man wouldn't dare to say something like that. Speaking of which, that old man was actually killed by an Uchiha, and he died an unlucky death in his old age!"
Tsunade had already heard the news from the gamblers. Seeing Shizune rush to tell her this, she was certain that the gamblers were right.
It seemed that Hiruzen Sarutobi was really dead.
A flicker of sorrow crossed her eyes. Konoha was a place of sorrow, but it was also where she grew up. No matter how bad Hiruzen Sarutobi was, he was still her teacher. However, after those truths were revealed, even Tsunade harbored some resentment towards him.
But death erases debts. No matter what, Hiruzen Sarutobi was already dead.
"Lady Tsunade, I think we should go back. After all, you wouldn't want Konoha to label you as a missing-nin, would you? Besides, considering the grievances between the Uchiha and Konoha, if you really don't go back, he might actually do it!"
Shizune spoke with some concern. Although she didn't know Renji, she was aware of the relationship between the Senju and the Uchiha, which was far from good. Judging by that, if Tsunade didn't return, she would directly become a missing-nin, which would probably make Tsunade furious.
It would be quite ironic if she became a missing-nin in the village her grandfather had founded.
"Shizune, do you think he would really do that?"
Tsunade threw down the cards in her hand, glanced at the poker table with some distress, and lost again!
"Not playing anymore!"
Tsunade had no mood to continue. She threw the chips there and got up to leave, having lost everything today.
There really wasn't any good news at all.
"Lady Tsunade, wait for me!"
Shizune chased after her from behind and continued to ask, "Lady Tsunade, why wouldn't he? But that's what the news says!"
She was puzzled. Renji had just taken office, and he might actually dare to do that.
"He wants us to go back, but it's not just about going back. He must want something from us. Otherwise, if I don't go back, it would actually be to his advantage!"
Tsunade walked out of the casino, looked up at the sky, and exhaled deeply. The air outside was indeed fresher.
"Ah?"
Shizune looked at Tsunade strangely, feeling as if she hadn't quite understood.
"Don't forget who we are. We are that old man's apprentices. Plus, there might be people within the village who want us to become Hokage. So, going back definitely wouldn't be in his interest. But he's asking us to return now. That means he needs us for something. Otherwise, he wouldn't do this!"
Tsunade glanced at Shizune and continued to explain,
"Then should we go back or not?"
"Let's go back and see. It has been a long time since we last visited. Besides, that guy killed the old man and invited us back. If I don't go, wouldn't it look like I'm afraid of him?"
A cold smile flickered across Tsunade's face.
Although she was reluctant to go back, the current situation left her no choice.
First of all, Hiruzen Sarutobi was dead, Danzo was dead, and there were basically no people left in the village she didn't want to see.
She didn't really hate the two of them; she was just inexplicably tired of it all.
Moreover, Renji was from the Uchiha clan, who were wanted by the Uchiha. She couldn't afford to lose face. As a disciple of the Third Hokage, if she didn't go back just because Renji said so, wouldn't that make her look afraid of him?
So she had to go back.
"Let's pack up and leave. Forget about waiting for a few more days. If I go back now, I'll lose even more face!!"
Tsunade thought it over. Should she go back immediately just because he asked her to?
No way!
"The old man is dead, and Naruto's identity has been restored. It looks like I have no choice but to go back."
Jiraiya glanced at the intelligence in his hand and then looked towards Konoha, a flicker of sorrow crossing his eyes.
Elsewhere.
Within the Akatsuki organization.
Orochimaru's mood was somewhat complicated, but in his view, it was far better for a Kage to die in battle than to die in a cowardly manner.
At the same time, he was even more interested in the newly joined Uchiha Itachi within the organization.
Licking his lips, Orochimaru was increasingly eager to take over this genius's body.
The potential of the Uchiha clan was truly immense, capable of even killing their teacher.
Gazing at Orochimaru's unmasked, malicious eyes, Uchiha Itachi simply raised his head and glanced at him indifferently, then ignored him and fell into contemplation.
"The Uchiha clan can never govern Konoha well. Renji, you're wrong. You will lead Konoha and the Uchiha clan to destruction. Why are you so selfish?"
Itachi stared at the headline about Renji becoming the Fifth Hokage and felt a strange mix of emotions. However, he still held the same view: Renji would lead the Uchiha clan and Konoha to ruin because he wouldn't think from the perspective of the Hokage!
"Kakuzu, how strong is that guy? Is there any chance of recruiting him?"
In a hidden room of the Hidden Rain Village, Pain's cold eyes focused on Kakuzu. They had intelligence on Konoha for a long time, and now he had an idea: could they capture the Nine-Tails while it was still young, preventing it from growing stronger?
"Probably not. Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't even last a few moves against him. He's very powerful."
Kakuzu shook his head. Although tempted, it wasn't the right time.
"What about his weaknesses?"
Konan asked.
Once a ninja's weaknesses were identified, there was a way to counter them.
"No weaknesses found yet, but I suggest we first gather all the members of the organization!"
The organization was still short of members. Shouldn't they prioritize recruiting people?
"Alright then. We have a ninja with immortality from the Hidden Mist Village, one that Hidan has found in the Hidden Mist Village, and another from the Hidden Stone Village."
The organization's members were almost selected. After the members were assembled and after giving Konan some time to buy explosive tags by doing missions for a while, they could start their plan.
In the Hidden Stone Village, Onoki gazed at the intelligence in his hand and fell into deep thought. He was considering whether to take advantage of the chaos, but he was currently having small-scale conflicts with the Hidden Cloud Village border and could potentially escalate into a larger conflict. It didn't seem like a good time to provoke Konoha.
At the same time, A, who shared the same idea, was also hesitating whether to strike at Konoha. This might be a good opportunity.
In the Hidden Sand Village, after seeing the intelligence that the Uchiha rebellion had succeeded, Roshi was somewhat relieved that he had abandoned Yagura. Otherwise, Yagura might have threatened his rule in the future.
"He actually succeeded?"
"Master, it seems that it is possible to deal with the Kage. We might succeed too, right?"
Although the Hidden Mist Village had always been in a state of blockade, it still kept track of the outside world, especially a village like Konoha. With such a significant event, how could Mei Terumi not know?
The outside world had already changed. Was it now their turn for the Hidden Mist Village?
"You're right. We need to speed up too, otherwise the Hidden Mist Village won't be able to sustain itself!"
Mentor nodded gravely. Over the years, the strength of the Hidden Mist Village had plummeted. If Yagura continued his ways, the entire Hidden Mist Village might be destroyed by himself.
In the Land of Fire.
Asuma Sarutobi watched the intelligence about the Sarutobi clan being judged and his father being killed, and he felt extremely distressed. He had changed a lot over the years and was thinking about whether to go back.
But now Konoha had become like this?
The Third Hokage was killed by the Uchiha?
"What on earth are those Uchiha guys up to?! Does the Hokage not need to be appointed by us? How come they've already selected one within their village!"
"Also, the ninja from Konoha are going back? Asuma is one of them, right? They're still judging the Sarutobi clan. Wouldn't it be suicide for Asuma to go back?"
The nobles were dissatisfied with the Uchiha's unilateral actions. To become Hokage, shouldn't they be notified first?
Just selected like that?
Back then, when the Second chose the Third, it was because of the urgent situation, but is it the same now?
Similarly, as a member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja, Asuma had cultivated the favor of many nobles in the Land of Fire over the years. They naturally wouldn't want to see Asuma go back and die in vain, right?
"What should we do? Now that that Sarutobi guy is dead."
The Daimyo was actually very annoyed inside, but Hiruzen Sarutobi was already dead. The Uchiha had been sending them various gifts recently, and the Daimyo was also in a difficult position. But in his view, the Uchiha had gone too far!
To become Hokage, the procedure should go through him. They clearly knew that Asuma was his Twelve Guardian Ninja, yet they still insisted on him going back!
"Asuma, you just stay here. I'll get an explanation from the Uchiha!"
The Daimyo spoke confidently. He would definitely get an explanation from the Uchiha for Asuma!
How could those guys select the Hokage without going through him? Did they even consider him, the Daimyo?
Just because they were strong, they didn't think about who was supporting them!
"I understand, my lord!"
Asuma opened his mouth but eventually swallowed his words. He also harbored immense hatred for Renji and the Uchiha in his heart, but he was well aware that going back now would be suicide!
Just wait!
He would definitely annihilate the Uchiha clan in the future!
The enmity for his father's death was irreconcilable!
For now, he could only endure and use the Daimyo's power in the Land of Fire to seek revenge. It was a pity that he had just decided to return to Konoha to continue pursuing Kurenai.
Endure in silence!
(End of chapter)
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