Inabi: Hiruzen Sarutobi, You Motherfucker!

After Tobirama Senju was laid to rest, the election of the Third Hokage was immediately put on the agenda. The Uchiha and Hyuga jointly invited the various major clans of Konoha to hold a meeting to discuss the matter.

The Senju Clan naturally received an invitation. They had no choice but to attend this meeting. If they dared not show up, Uchiha Nan would announce his succession as the Third Hokage of Konoha the next day, with a unanimous vote.

In the conference room, the Clan Head of each clan attended the meeting on time. Some brought a few clan elders with them. Soon, the conference room was filled with people.

"Second Hokage, since Tobirama has been laid to rest, Konoha naturally cannot be without a leader. It is time to elect the Third Hokage to lead Konoha forward."

After Hyuga Takuma finished speaking, all eyes turned to Mito Uzumaki.

"Tobirama had already chosen the candidate for the Third Hokage for Konoha before his death."

Mito Uzumaki finished speaking. No one in the audience showed surprise, as Uchiha Nan had already spread this news throughout Konoha.

"That person is Hiruzen Sarutobi."

The conference room fell silent. The news of the succession to Hiruzen Sarutobi had always been treated as a joke by the Clan Head of each clan; no one took it seriously.

They never expected Mito Uzumaki to actually say it out loud in the conference room. It would have been better if the succession had been to Toma Senju, whether it was true or not, at least most people acknowledged Toma Senju as qualified to be Hokage.

As for Hiruzen Sarutobi?

Don't be ridiculous!

"Mito-sama, Hiruzen Sarutobi isn't suitable, is he? Can he handle the position of Konoha's Hokage?"

Hyuga Takuma frowned and expressed his opinion. His tone was relatively tactful, not wanting to embarrass Mito Uzumaki in public.

"I agree with the Hyuga Clan Head's view!"

"I agree!"

"..."

Hyuga Takuma's words instantly resonated with others. Voices of opposition arose, creating a one-sided situation.

"Quiet, quiet down!"

Mito Uzumaki frowned, stopping the argument in the conference room, and then spoke unhurriedly:

"Regardless of anything else, this is the Third Hokage chosen by Tobirama. Why don't we let Hiruzen Sarutobi come forward and at least give him a chance to speak."

Mito Uzumaki gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a subtle look. The stage is set for you, it's time for you to step out and perform.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, sitting beside Sarutobi Sasuke, his eyes lit up. It was time to perform!

He had rehearsed this scene countless times in his mind, and his prepared speech was already in place.

He had been contemplating Konoha's future recently. If he became Hokage, how would he restore Konoha's strength and how would he balance the relationships between the ninja villages?

Of course, the most important thing was Konoha's Will of Fire, where Konoha flies, the fire will also flourish endlessly!

This was the Will of Fire he had comprehended from Tobirama Senju's act of self-sacrifice.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was determined to use a speech imbued with the Will of Fire to turn the tide and give those present a chance to try.

Now, reverse the situation!

Hiruzen Sarutobi encouraged himself in his heart and walked step by step to the center of the conference room, preparing to give his speech.

"Everyone, the future of Konoha."

"..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke passionately on stage.

However, Uchiha Nan didn't have the time to listen to Hiruzen Sarutobi's grand pronouncements. The Clan Head present were all practical. The Will of Fire was something to be heard, but not to be taken as a treasure.

Uchiha Nan gave Inabi, who was sitting beside him, a look.

Inabi, it's time to use your skills to refute me!

"Be sharp, don't disgrace us!"

"You've been through battles!"

Uchiha Nan encouraged Inabi, who gave Uchiha Nan a reassuring look.

Just Hiruzen Sarutobi?

How dare he babble on here?

"Damn it!"

"Hiruzen Sarutobi!"

"F*** your mother!"

"You, who came from a small clan and fled from the battlefield, a good-for-nothing, how dare you spout nonsense here!!"

"You want to be Hokage?"

"I'm telling you, no way!!"

Inabi jumped out, walked up to Hiruzen Sarutobi, and began to unleash a torrent of abuse, catching Hiruzen Sarutobi completely off guard.

"Hahahahaha!!!"

Uchiha Nan burst out laughing, his laughter unbridled. "Inabi, you truly are something else. I'll reward you with two pounds of sweet potato liquor later. You learned it so well, picking it up so quickly after just a little teaching."

Uchiha Nan's arrogant laughter echoed throughout the hall, and the clan heads of various families started laughing along with him. Who would bother listening to Hiruzen Sarutobi? They were just giving Mito Uzumaki some face. Everyone present knew the score: currently, only the Senju and Uchiha clans had a chance at the Hokage position in Konoha. They were all waiting for the Uchiha to declare their stance. Now that the Uchiha's attitude was so clear, there was no need to pretend anymore. They could laugh to their hearts' content.

What right did Hiruzen Sarutobi have to discuss Konoha's future!

Mockery and ridicule filled the air, turning Hiruzen Sarutobi's face red. He was momentarily at a loss, never having been so publicly humiliated. Not to mention, everyone present was a clan head of Konoha's ninja clans, each with a higher status than him. Hiruzen Sarutobi wished he could disappear into a crack in the earth, glaring hatefully at Uchiha Inabi. If looks could kill, Uchiha Inabi would have been dismembered long ago.

As expected, the inherently evil Uchiha! Teacher was absolutely right, such an evil clan shouldn't exist in Konoha! Hiruzen Sarutobi vowed inwardly that he would teach the Uchiha a lesson in the future.

Mito Uzumaki frowned, utterly disappointed in Hiruzen Sarutobi. He couldn't even handle this minor provocation? The Uchiha hadn't even exerted themselves yet!

"I, the Uchiha clan head, have always taken it upon myself to protect Konoha and believe I am more suited for the position of the Third Hokage!"

"However, since Tobirama designated you as Konoha's Third Hokage, Hiruzen, it means you must have some extraordinary qualities!"

"I can give you an opportunity. Defeat me, and I will represent the Uchiha clan in supporting you as the Third Hokage!"

Uchiha Nan stood up, directly revealing his ambition. The laughter in the meeting room ceased abruptly. The main player had finally appeared, and the grand drama of the Third Hokage succession had begun.

Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to look at Mito Uzumaki, hoping for her to save him. She had personally assured him that she would handle the Uchiha. But Hiruzen Sarutobi was destined to be disappointed. In Mito Uzumaki's eyes now, he was merely a pawn to test Uchiha Nan's strength. Mito Uzumaki didn't even spare Hiruzen Sarutobi a glance, coldly stating:

"Hiruzen, accept his challenge!"

"To become Hokage, you must possess the corresponding strength!"

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