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The Uchiha Clan's coup had succeeded. The news spread through Konoha like wildfire.

The entire village was plunged into shock and unease, its once peaceful life completely shattered.

Uchiha Fugaku, the Uchiha clan head, had now become Konoha's Fourth Hokage!

According to protocol, all he needed to do next was send an invitation announcing his ascension to the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, then hold the Hokage inauguration ceremony when the Daimyo sent someone—or came in person—to witness it.

But now, Uchiha Fugaku was the true Fourth Hokage. Sarutobi Hiruzen had been subdued, his Chakra sealed with Sealing Jutsu, and imprisoned in the Uchiha Clan's police force headquarters.

The elite Uchiha Gouka and Uchiha Lei took turns guarding Sarutobi Hiruzen.

With two Mangekyo Sharingan taking shifts, no one could possibly rescue Sarutobi Hiruzen without causing any commotion.

The Ino-Shika-Cho Trio, the Akimichi Clan, and the Yamanaka Clan had all gathered around Nara Shikaku. Their gazes were fixed on him as they awaited his next decision.

They knew that, at a time like this, they had to stand united in order to face the Uchiha Clan's rise.

Nara Shikaku's mood was heavy and complicated.

He knew full well that the era of the Third Hokage's rule was over, while Minato was still outside the village and had yet to return.

This sudden upheaval had caught them off guard. Uchiha Fugaku's ambition and strength had both exceeded their expectations.

"The Third's era is over. Minato is still outside the village and hasn't returned. It happened too suddenly. Uchiha Fugaku hid himself far too well."

Nara Shikaku spoke with a bitter smile.

His words carried a hint of helplessness and unwillingness, but he also understood that the situation no longer allowed them to hesitate or delay.

Nara Shikaku understood that they had