The Old Man Will Convene a Five Kage Summit

It's obvious that Jiraiya. Now that the Third Hokage Third Hokage has lost power, it's inevitable that Konoha will fall into civil war if Jiraiya sides with him.

If we remain neutral and ignore it, the Third Hokage might actually be more cautious.

The meeting in the Hokage Office ended badly, and after Hiruzen Sarutobi left, Jiraiya and Tsunade remained in the office.

"Hey, kid, come out here. The old man's gone."

Sitting upright at her desk, Tsunade took out a bottle of sake that she had prepared beforehand from the cabinet, then took out three cups and filled them with sake.

It was obvious that there was a third person in the office besides Jiraiya and Tsunade.

"Crunch~ Crunch~"

Just then, a human face slowly appeared in front of the wooden cabinet, and then the wooden figure slowly walked out.

Upon witnessing this scene, Jiraiya, and he blurted out, "I never imagined that the Wood Release, which had been lost for so long, would reappear in Konoha, and that it would be inherited by the Uchiha."

It was obvious that Uchiha Yoru was using Wood Release. At this moment, the three of them were sitting in front of the Hokage's desk, each raising a glass of wine.

The scene of the Jonin Meeting ending in a fit of rage seemed like an illusion, as Uchiha Yoru looked at the two of them with a broad smile.

Seeing this, Jiraiya couldn't help but twitch his lips and sigh, "Kid, I must say you're incredibly brave."

Facing Jiraiya, Uchiha Yoru shrugged easily, revealing a sincere smile, and raised his glass, saying, "There's nothing I can do. Jiraiya, you've been gathering intelligence throughout the Shinobi World, so you should know that the military strength of Iwagakure and Kumogakure has now surpassed that of Konoha."

"These old guys are still dreaming that Konoha is still the overlord of the Shinobi World, believing that they have everything under control, little do they know that Konoha has been declining ever since the Third Shinobi War."

Jiraiya couldn't help but shake his head and sigh at the astonishing scheme he had devised. He didn't know if it was right or wrong, but for now it seemed to be going according to plan.

"You brat, you're practically plotting against the entire Shinobi World! Putting everything else aside, just your guts alone are astounding!" Jiraiya raised his glass in admiration.

Tsunade, however, snorted coldly and said with dissatisfaction, "Damn it, brat, what about the conditions you promised after you become the Fifth Generation?"

Faced with Tsunade's raised eyebrow, Uchiha Yoru looked at the wine glass he had been holding for a while and couldn't help but smile and nod.

"Rest assured, it's all for Konoha, and for peace. I promise you, after becoming the Fifth Hokage, I will recuperate for five years and will absolutely not start Shinobi World War without your consent. After all, I still need your help."

At this moment Uchiha Yoru smiled inwardly. He really hadn't planned to start a major upheaval in the past five years, after all, there were still enemies lurking in the shadows.

"For Konoha!"

With the clinking of the three white jade cups, it was clear that the three had reached some kind of agreement. Meanwhile, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, was still preoccupied with worry and troubled within his clan about how to deal with the current situation.

As their glasses clinked, their eyes met, and Jiraiya's expression turned serious.

"Kid, are you telling the truth?"

Even Tsunade looked over at this moment, her eyes clearly showing a questioning look.

Uchiha Yoru's expression gradually turned serious. "I always thought Danzo and the Third Hokage were plotting in secret, but it's clear that the culprit behind the Nine-Tails Night' attack is someone else entirely, and it's even possible that the one controlling the Fourth Mizukage using the Sharingan was the same person."

"Based on the information extracted from Danzo's brain, this person is extremely likely Madara Uchiha! Or rather, a descendant of Madara Uchiha."

When Uchiha Yoru mentioned that name again, Jiraiya still couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine. At that moment, he felt as if there was a hidden hand manipulating something in the Shinobi World.

"You also know the information about the Mangekyō Sharingan, but Madara Uchiha Mangekyo has clearly reached another level, with eternal Eye Power. So even though we both have the Mangekyo, our strength is still insufficient."

As Jiraiya listened to Uchiha Yoru's story, he gently brought the wine cup to his lips. For some reason, the aroma of the wine had a bitter aftertaste. In the end, he drank it all in one gulp and shook his head.

"I hope your plan is correct."

Tsunade had also downed her drink in one gulp, sneered, "Jiraiya, after all these years of investigation, you should know that there's a hidden force in the Shinobi World. If it really is that person, then Konoha is now..."

At this point, Tsunade gave a self-deprecating smile, clearly indicating that Konoha today is vastly different from what it once was.

"Therefore, regardless of the truth, our starting point is the prosperity and strength of Konoha."

After the three of them finished their drinks, Uchiha Yoru smiled. He wasn't lying. Now that Danzo had been captured, the Nine-Tails Night had nothing to do with Danzo. It would be counterproductive to falsely accuse him. It would be better to expose the hidden enemy and thus achieve the goal of joining forces.

When internal problems arise that cannot be resolved quickly, the appearance of a powerful external enemy is the best way to shift the focus of conflict.

"Kid, what if we don't choose to cooperate?"

At that moment, Tsunade suddenly revealed a playful smile, Jiraiya, standing beside her, couldn't help but show a look of curiosity.

Uchiha Yoru, however, did not respond to this question. Instead, he laughed and said, "It's simple. Reform requires bloodshed. I think Teacher Orochimaru and his Mangekyou Mangekyo are enough to hold off the two of you, while the elderly Third Hokage Mangekyo."

Although the last sentence was not explicitly stated, it was clear that they were confident in carrying out the Decapitation Plan with their high-end combat capabilities.

Although Kage Level combat power isn't simply calculated as a one-on-one fight to a draw, Jiraiya fell silent upon thinking of Orochimaru.

"And isn't this Jiraiya what Jiraiya wanted to see! A state of mutual restraint to achieve a certain balance."

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru revealed a confident smile and slowly extended his palm. "Five years! Five years is enough time to prove right and wrong."

Regarding the bet, Jiraiya poured himself another glass of wine and said with a smirk, "I'll investigate for the next five years. As long as the other party has ever appeared in the Shinobi World, there will definitely be some clues."

Looking at Jiraiya, Uchiha Yoru shrugged casually and chuckled, "Of course, I can also provide a few clues. After all, I'd be more than happy to help with an investigation for free."

"Kannabi Bridge and the Akatsuki Organization in the Shinobi World are two clues. Of course, there's another clue that I'm sure will lead to something: the Fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure."

Seeing Uchiha Yoru's teasing look, Jiraiya spat out his drink and glared at him with wide eyes, saying irritably, "Going to investigate the Land of Water at this time? I haven't lived enough yet."

That being said, it's clear that Jiraiya somewhat tempted. Wandering aimlessly through the Shinobi World is different from having three leads now.

Uchiha Yoru, however, narrowed his eyes. He wasn't lying. The Battle of Kannabi Bridge was where Obito encountered Madara. He didn't know exactly how far Madara's lair was. At worst, they would just return empty-handed. In any case, it was Jiraiya who went to investigate.

But he wasn't lying about the Obito Akatsuki Organization. Let alone Obito, the Rinnegan of the Akatsuki Organization Jiraiya would be enough to give Jiraiya a hard time. Tsk tsk.

There's also the Fourth Mizukage of the Land of Water, who was definitely being manipulated by Obito. So if Jiraiya really infiltrated Kirigakure, he would definitely be able to find out something.

He was not lying about any of the three clues above.

"I'll keep the old man calm. The rest is up to you guys. But kid, I still have to give you one last warning."

Jiraiya, Jiraiya shake his head and say something. After opening the window, he already had one foot outside, but he still couldn't help but turn back to advise him.

"Kid, you're really playing with fire this time, but as you said, it's indeed the fastest way to strengthen Konoha."

The window in the Hokage Office was open, and a gentle breeze rustled the books inside. Jiraiya's figure had already disappeared.

At this moment, only Tsunade and Uchiha Yoru remained in the office. The two looked at each other, and Tsunade couldn't help but purse her lips.

"Kid, you've got some nerve, manipulating and scheming against the entire Shinobi World, using various forces to complete your plans. Be careful, or you'll get into trouble."

"Something happened?" Faced with this question, after Jiraiya left, Uchiha Yoru immediately revealed his true colors, letting out a disdainful sneer.

"Leaving aside whether the Third Hokage Konoha is willing or not, how many of those old guys are willing to give up their power? If something really goes wrong, it's a good thing to shift the blame to external parties."

"Furthermore, Konoha was founded by the Senju and Uchiha, so this collaboration has been very successful."

Looking at the palm in front of her, Tsunade glared at it with annoyance. The two clasped hands, signifying their upcoming cooperation.

"You're right about something Konoha, kid. It's better for the Senju and Uchiha to give Konoha a final moment of glory than for those old guys to ruin it."

"I'll be relying on you from now on, Fifth Hokage." Uchiha Yoru smiled, his eyes narrowed, and Tsunade nodded in agreement, saying, "You too, the new Hokage of Konoha."

The shocking events in Konoha of the Land of Fire had already spread throughout the Shinobi World.

The Third Hokage was impeached and resigned again, but before leaving, this Hokage, who had ruled Konoha for the longest time, directly brought back Sannin.

Sannin Princess Tsunade, became one of the candidates for the Fifth Hokage, while the other was the rising star Uchiha Yoru.

Following this, it became clear that Uchiha Yoru's forces had initiated necessary intimidation tactics in preparation for a potential Armed Coup.

Tsunade was no ordinary person either. With the reputation of the Sannin and Tsunade connections as a medical saint, she quickly united all the neutral ninjas in Konoha Village, and now Konoha was in a situation of two rivals vying for supremacy.

Not only did Tsunade have the support of neutral ninjas, but she also had her own faction, and the entire Third Hokage lineage supported her, allowing her to rival the Konoha Military Police Force for a time.

The candidates for the Fifth Generation of Konoha were Uchiha Yoru and Tsunade, but it was clear that the Land of Fire Daimyo's Mansion favored Tsunade.

Just as the scales of victory were tipping, the Hidden Kumogakure and the Iwagakure suddenly spoke out in the Shinobi World, expressing their deep disgust and outrage at Konoha's inhumane act of Kekkei Genkai. They even went so far as to directly raise the slogan of supporting the recognition of Uchiha Yoru the Fifth Hokage.

Then came the smaller ninja villages caught up with the two major ninja villages, and after that, almost the entire Shinobi World began to speak out.

After all, Konoha, which has been the dominant force in the Shinobi World since its founding, is suddenly on the verge of collapse. Who wouldn't want to hear about this juicy gossip?

The Land of Fire's abundant resources are the envy of countless ninja villages in the Shinobi World, and even small ninja villages are hoping to take advantage of this opportunity to get a share.

They're professionals at stirring up trouble; they don't need to lift a finger. It's not a good thing to just sit and watch Konoha erupt into civil war.

Iwagakure)

"Lord Tsuchikage, Uchiha Yoru of the Land of Fire is demanding war supplies from us again, and even vaguely mentioned wanting our support to acquire the Seven-Tails from Takigakure."

Upon hearing the report from his trusted subordinate, the old man Ōnoki's eyes widened in disbelief. Good heavens, the Uchiha's appetite is far too great.

"The Uchiha Clan already has three and a half pairs of Mangekyo, and now they actually want Tailed Beast? That's impossible!"

What he wanted was a civil war in Konoha. Supporting the Uchiha Clan with some war supplies or even weapons was fine, since those were consumables. Tailed Beast were different; if the Uchiha got them, they would be permanent.

"No! Tell the Uchiha Clan that Iwagakure can provide material assistance for the sake of justice in the Shinobi World."

It was clear that Ōnoki could still distinguish between what was important and what was urgent. The three and a half pairs of Mangekyo had already made him wary. Fortunately, he had received information that these Mangekyo Sharingan were different from those of Madara Uchiha. Excessive consumption of their Eye Power would cause blindness.

At this moment, Ōnoki frowned, looking at the intelligence report from Konoha, and said in a deep voice, "Konoha's intelligence is the top priority. I need to know the latest intelligence from Konoha."

"Simultaneously activate the Spy embedded within Konoha Village, and do everything in our power to ignite war between the two sides."

"Lord Tsuchikage, this seems difficult." At this moment, a calm Stone Ninja Jōnin up his glasses and began to analyze the intelligence with a serious expression.

"According to the intelligence we have so far, although Konoha is currently divided into two factions, it is actually three: the Uchiha Konoha Military Police Force, Princess Tsunade's faction, and the Third Hokage's faction."

"It seems that Princess Tsunade went a bit too far in reaching a certain condition with the Third Hokage. Moreover, none of the three factions— the Third Hokage, Princess Tsunade, and Jiraiya— want to start a civil war and are acting very cautiously. According to the current intelligence, it seems that the three parties will compromise once a certain condition is met."

Listening to his subordinates' analysis, the old man Ōnoki revealed a sinister sneer, "Compromise! The biggest conflict is over the Hokage Position. Princess Tsunade has the support of the Daimyo's Daimyo's Mansion and the Third Hokage. She hasn't even secured the Fifth Hokage position yet, probably because she's afraid the Uchiha Clan will resort to desperate measures."

"But I will create a conflict for them. The succession of a Kage usually requires a vote from Jōnin in the village and the recognition of the Daimyo's Mansion's office. But what if the entire Shinobi World recognizes Uchiha Yoru's status as Hokage!"

At this point, Ōnoki couldn't help but smile, "I think other ninja villages would be happy to give you this favor, after all, Uchiha Yoru, who possesses the Mangekyo, already has the strength to become Hokage."

"Someone come here to inform the Raikage, Kazekage Mizukage, and Hokage Uchiha Yoru. I am preparing to hold a Five Kage Summit in the Land of Iron."

It's obvious that the cunning and treacherous Ōnoki directly acknowledged the identity of Hokage Uchiha Yoru in order to incite a civil war in Konoha.

At the Five Kage Summit, all the major ninja villages specifically named Hokage Uchiha Yoru, which is practically equivalent to the entire Shinobi World acknowledging him. Did Konoha really need to interfere?

As the Hokage recognized by the entire Shinobi World, Uchiha Yoru naturally had an excuse to rule over the entire Hidden Leaf Konoha. If anyone disobeyed, well, it would be quite normal for a war to break out and a rebellion to be quelled.

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