If we talk about running for Hokage, Uchiha Clan at this moment does not have that ability.
There is a huge difference in terms of strength and reputation.
But they have the ability to decide who can become Hokage.
This is the consensus of the top management of the Hokage series not to allow Uchiha Clan to take over.
Because anyone with a discerning eye knows that this group of people is not stable. If they are allowed to become Hokage, it will not be a good thing for the entire Konoha.
But it is undeniable that Uchiha Clan is also a part of Konoha and has huge influence within Konoha.
Under this premise, as long as they are willing to take sides in the Hokage election, they will be able to achieve good results.
After all, the number of ninjas in the Uchiha Clan is not that small.
In later generations, Fourth Shinobi World War and Sarutobi Clan can produce so many ninjas.
At this moment, the Uchiha wave is known as the Konoha first wealthy family, and the number of ninjas they can handle is not too small.
These are pure strengths.
And the combination of this strength and Uchiha Clan's reputation is absolute influence.
To put it bluntly, as long as they are willing to show this influence, they can achieve good results.
In fact, this is actually the way democratic politicians played in the previous life. It has been very familiar and common, and it is not unusual at all.
But at this moment Konoha, most people have not yet reacted.
The same goes for the Uchiha Clan.
The reason for this is actually the selection of the first two generations of Hokages.
When First Hokage founded Konoha, he set up Jonin voting and other corresponding Hokage selection systems.
The following Second Hokage has also improved the corresponding system. I hope that the inheritance of Naruto can be stable and smooth.
But in reality, the selection of Konoha Third Hokage failed to bring out the effect of this system.
First Hokage, of course, needless to say, is the pure founder, so naturally he does not need to be bound by this system.
Second Hokage has actually been the Hokage for many years before he took over as Hokage.
He has been handling Hokage affairs on behalf of First Hokage. Although he does not have the name of Hokage, he has the reality of being Hokage, so the handover is naturally smooth.
There were some twists and turns when Third Hokage took over, but because of Second Hokage's prestige, the vast majority of Konoha Ninja chose to follow Second Hokage's orders and chose Hiruzen Sarutobi, the disciple of Second Hokage, to become Hokage.
In the entire selection of Third Hokage, although the Hokage selection system exists, most of it does not play any role.
This is all because the prestige of the previous generation of Hokage was too great, and on the other hand, when he died, he had a will to directly determine the successor.
When the previous Hokage had great prestige and had a designated successor, even with the Jonin voting system, most ninjas would only vote for the successor designated by the previous Hokage.
"But compared with the previous two handovers of Hokage, this Hokage selection is very different."
Namikawa Yū spoke softly.
"You mean..."
Listening to Namikawa Yū's words, Fugaku Uchiha's eyes couldn't help but light up. "Third Hokage he..."
"Not bad."
Namikawa Yū nodded. "This time for the Hokage election, Third Hokage did not designate his successor..."
To be honest, in terms of prestige, today's Third Hokage is not as good as the previous two generations of Hokage.
But as Hokage, if he directly designated the next generation successor, he would have no room for manipulation.
Even though his prestige is not as good as the previous two generations of Hokage, most people will still follow the inertia and vote for the successor designated by the Hokage.
But he did not do this, at least not on the surface. He just allowed several candidates to do whatever they wanted.
After all, from a relationship point of view, whether it is Namikaze Minato or Orochimaru, it can be said that they are from his lineage.
Orochimaru Needless to say, he is his disciple.
As for Namikaze Minato, he is also a disciple of Jiraiya and can be regarded as his disciple.
Both of them can be said to be candidates for his line, and both have outstanding abilities and reputations. No matter who takes the top position, it will not be a problem for him.
It is precisely because of this that this time the Hokage campaign has room for maneuver.
In other words, it is the value of betting.
In the past, the Hokage election was more about inheritance than election. No matter what your attitude was, it would not have much impact.
But this time it was a real campaign.
Then as long as you successfully join the team, there will be corresponding benefits later.
"Uchiha Clan is powerful and is the only powerful clan within Konoha that can rival Hyūga and Senju."
Namikawa Yū complimented. "Although you cannot win this Hokage election, as long as you decide who to side with, whoever you choose can become the last Hokage."
"This is an indisputable fact."
Who do we stand for, who is the Hokage?
Namikawa Yū's words were like a thunderbolt, making everyone present Uchiha stunned.
Then an unspeakable pride emerged from their hearts.
Yes, they are the Konoha top wealthy family.
If Senju doesn't come out, Uchiha Clan is the first wealthy family of Konoha.
Even the Hokage still needs their support.
"Humph."
Not far away, a Clan Elder snorted, "Senju is fine, but what ability and reputation does Hyūga have that can compare with me, Uchiha Clan?"
Is this even possible?
Namikawa Yū was speechless.
He just said that just to express his gratitude to the Uchiha Clan.
After all, no matter how you say it, this is someone else's territory, and you still have to praise it.
Not a few pieces of meat were lost anyway.
But when it comes to its specific function, Uchiha Clan is really not that big.
After all, although Third Hokage is not participating in this Hokage election, as long as he makes up his mind, there will be no doubts about this Hokage election.
This is the real Dinghai Shenzhen.
Uchiha Clan does have a role, but this role can only be exerted if Third Hokage does not end up personally.
Of course, in this Hokage campaign, there is a high probability that Third Hokage will not really end up.
Then the role that Uchiha Clan can play is really important.
In the original plot, they were most likely to be stubborn and directly voted for Clan Head. In the end, they did not get any benefits. Instead, they made the village feel their coveting of Hokage Position in vain, and the subsequent suppression became more and more serious.
But at this moment, the situation is different again.
"The purpose of my visit this time is none other than that I hope Uchiha Clan can support my teacher."
In front of him, Namikawa Yū smiled and continued to speak, "If we can have the support of the Uchiha Clan, then we will undoubtedly have an advantage in the competition with Lord Orochimaru."
"And for the Uchiha Clan, this is also of great benefit."