Third Hokage Uchiha Takeyasu!

Chapter 34: Third Hokage - Uchiha Takeyasu!

"Since everyone has reservations, allow this old man to cast a stone to attract jade."

"On behalf of the Sarutobi Clan, I support Lord Takeyasu becoming the Third Hokage!"

Sarutobi Sasuke, now completely tied to the Uchiha war chariot, declared his stance with utter shamelessness.

Hyuga Ashidana, whose posture was supple and whose main family was full of outstanding individuals, coughed and said meaningfully, "Since Clan Head Sarutobi supports the Uchiha, my Hyuga will support Lord Mito."

The other ninja clans, understanding the implication, began to state their positions one by one.

"The Aburame Clan supports Lord Takeyasu."

The clan head of the Aburame Clan, Aburame Mushi, who fed his bugs with his own chakra, letting them parasitize his body and controlling them with secret ninjutsu, wore a high-necked coat. If he hadn't spoken, his presence would have been so low that ordinary Genin would have subconsciously overlooked him.

Because the clan had always been constrained by resources, they couldn't cultivate enough bugs without them, and without bugs, there were no clan ninjas. This time, speaking up before others, Aburame Mushi had truly seen the power of the Uchiha.

On one hand, he was cooperating with the Hyuga, and on the other, he wanted to enter the Uchiha Clan's sight.

The three clans of [Ino-Shika-Cho], who always moved together, Nara Shikamei looked at Mito Uzumaki, who had her eyes closed and remained silent, and sighed inwardly.

If the Uchiha Clan had always fought within the rules, no one would have feared them. But now, a Young Lord had appeared who truly dared to kill, was uninhibited, and was always ready to flip the table.

Coupled with Senju Tobirama's endorsement of the Security Department, they could practically find trouble with anyone they wanted. They were completely out of control and not something these ninja clans could afford to provoke.

Even if they united, the current Senju of the Forest couldn't act as freely as they wished.

This was because the Senju Clan's outstanding individuals had ended their lineage, and the reality of having no successors had become apparent.

"The Nara Clan supports the Senju."

At Nara Shikamei's signal, the other two spoke respectively.

"The Akimichi Clan supports the Uchiha."

"The Yamanaka Clan supports the Senju."

Such clear-cut stances almost made Uchiha Takeyasu laugh out loud, and the other Uchiha also wore smiles.

"The Inuzuka Clan supports the Uchiha."

Clan Head Inuzuka Jin, who raised ninja hounds and whose sense of smell, hearing, and sight were far superior to ordinary people, was accompanied by a giant black and white wolfhound that was a meter tall when sitting. The two shared a strong connection, possessing a fierce wildness in both man and beast.

"The Shimura Clan supports the Senju."

The Shimura Clan, skilled in Wind Style ninjutsu, made their final statement.

Four to four, the Senju and Uchiha instantly formed a delicate balance.

The choice was directly kicked back into Mito Uzumaki's hands by the ninja clan alliance.

"Lord Mito, have you ever imagined such an interesting scene?"

Uchiha Takeyasu looked at Mito Uzumaki, who remained unmoved, and chuckled lightly.

"Lord Mito, what will you do next?"

"Shall we emulate Lord Hashirama and Madara, and the two of us go to the Valley of the End to fight? The one who returns alive becomes Hokage?"

Uchiha Takeyasu glanced at the beautiful woman Minako Uzumaki standing behind Mito Uzumaki, and the aging Mukai Senju, then clapped his hands as if he had just realized something.

"I almost forgot that the Senju of the Forest can only rely on Lord Mito. If she were to die in the Valley of the End, the Nine-Tails would be lost. And if the Nine-Tails were to be controlled by the Uchiha, the Senju would be finished."

"After all, the younger generation can only look to Madam Minako Uzumaki, and the next generation, Tsunade, hasn't even graduated from the Ninja Academy yet."

Looking at the Senju of the Forest, which had fallen into a state where the women were stronger than the men, Uchiha Takeyasu didn't continue with overt mockery. A few trash talks were enough to vent his mood.

If he had a choice, he would rather fight Senju Tobirama than Mito Uzumaki.

The combination of [Reaper Death Seal] and [Adamantine Sealing Chains], along with possibly some unknown sealing jutsu that could seal space, might lead to a fate worse than death if he wasn't careful, even with [Izanagi] in hand.

As long as he could stabilize Mito Uzumaki first, giving up a little benefit wouldn't matter.

Time was ultimately on Uchiha Takeyasu's side.

At the same time, in the face of his ambition to unify the Land of Fire, and even the entire Ninja World.

The Senju of the Forest? What a trivial matter!

Uchiha Takeyasu said solemnly and seriously.

"The Uchiha Clan's desire to make Konoha flourish is no less than that of the Senju. The Uchiha also want Konoha to become strong."

"So, Lord Mito, will you support me in becoming Hokage? For a high-level position in Konoha, such as the Hokage Secretary-General, if Lord Mito is willing, I, the Uchiha, am willing to offer it."

"It will also allow you to see that under Uchiha's rule, Konoha will surely be more prosperous and flourishing than ever before."

"I stake the Uchiha name on it!"

Facing Uchiha Takeyasu's condescending invitation and his changed attitude, Mito Uzumaki could now understand Sarutobi Sasuke's helplessness.

Who would bow to an enemy if they weren't forced into it?

Just as Uchiha Takeyasu had said, one must consider defeat before victory. The Senju could only rely on her. If something happened to her, what would happen to the rest?

Even if she could kill Uchiha Takeyasu, she would likely be severely injured and unable to recover, and how long could she last?

At that time, she would certainly have no energy left to kill the remaining Uchiha powerhouses. The Nine-Tails within her was a major destabilizing factor.

For the remaining time, it would be good if she could successfully pass the Nine-Tails to Minako Uzumaki; if anything unexpected happened, the Senju of the Forest would be wiped from the Ninja World.

With heavy concerns and various factors, Mito Uzumaki felt a long-lost sense of helplessness and weary exhaustion.

She looked at the spirited Uchiha Takeyasu and thought of Hashirama Senju in his youth. Both were so full of vigor, relentlessly pursuing their goals.

Thus, Mito Uzumaki abandoned the idea of a final battle. As long as she was alive, the Uchiha Clan still had something to fear; if she died, everything would truly be over.

(So I should accept the Uchiha's invitation?)

Once this thought surfaced in her mind, it took root. If the Senju of the Forest were to continue developing, they couldn't be separated from the center of power; otherwise, they wouldn't even know when they were sold out.

Thinking of Senju Tobirama's plan to gradually erode the Uchiha Clan, Mito Uzumaki felt a chill run down her spine. If such a thing happened to the Senju, by the time she realized it, it would likely be too late.

Even if she took the Senju away from Konoha and temporarily settled in the Land of Whirlpools, it would probably bring disaster to the Land of Whirlpools. There were simply too many enemies in the Ninja World who did not want to see the Senju of the Forest rise again.

And the strongest Tailed Beast within her, the Nine-Tails, would also be coveted and eyed.

The Land of Whirlpools, whose strength could not compare to the Five Great Nations, could not protect these things.

Therefore, from beginning to end, she had no choice.

After a long silence, weighing the pros and cons, Mito Uzumaki, having thoroughly thought it through, gazed at Uchiha Takeyasu, who was quietly waiting for her, no longer harboring any ill will.

A look of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted, appeared on her face, and her voice was gentle yet authoritative.

"Takeyasu-san, I will always be watching you. If I discover any actions you take that harm Konoha, just as the Adamantine Sealing Chains can bind Tailed Beasts, they can also bind Susanoo."

Uchiha Takeyasu narrowed his eyes, feeling that her words were a bit boastful. Just as he was about to retort defiantly, the Uchiha Three Elders behind him let out cries of surprise.

"Wait, does Mito-sama mean she agrees?!"

Hearing this, the Uchiha Three Elders felt as if it were a dream. The dream they had held for over a decade was actually unfolding before them.

Uchiha Shikata pushed aside the two old men crowding in front of him and couldn't help but press further, "You agree to our Young Lord becoming the Third Hokage?!"

"My Uchiha Clan can finally have a Hokage?!"

Amidst the ecstatic gazes of the Uchiha Clan, Mito Uzumaki slowly nodded.

"On behalf of the Senju of the Forest, I support Takeyasu-san becoming the Third Hokage!"

"From today onwards, Takeyasu-san is the Third Hokage of Konoha!"

Sunlight streamed down, and the positions of ruler and subject were now settled.

The young man who had become the Third Hokage, in the eyes of everyone, bared his teeth and smiled, silently declaring that the Konoha Hidden Village had entered a new era belonging to the Uchiha!