Mito Uzumaki: My Son, You're Useless, Let Mom Handle It!

There was no trace of Hiruzen Sarutobi or Danzo Shimura in the massive crater; they had been obliterated, their very bones and ashes scattered by the explosion.

However, the ninja clans present felt no extra pity. This was the inevitable outcome for those who meddled in struggles that didn't concern them.

One needed to know their place!

The clan heads of each family were already planning to convene a family meeting. Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura served as the ultimate lesson: the arrogant would perish, and their families would be dragged down with them.

The Shimura clan had already been erased from Konoha.

How much better could the Sarutobi clan's fate be?

They would merely linger in Konoha, keeping a low profile for decades, waiting for the Uchiha to forget this incident.

"It seems Tobirama Senju's judgment was rather mediocre, choosing a successor who couldn't bear the weight of Konoha."

Uchiha Nan spoke to the assembled crowd, then turned his gaze towards Mito Uzumaki. The battle just now was merely an appetizer. The most crucial step to becoming Hokage was to deal with Mito Uzumaki.

"Who else wishes to become Hokage?"

"You can step forward now. Konoha is a democracy. As long as you have the heart to protect Konoha, you have a chance to compete for Hokage."

"This was the First Hokage's original intention!"

Uchiha Nan's voice boomed as he surveyed the crowd. Almost no one dared to step forward and declare, "I want to become Hokage."

Were the examples of the two before them not clear enough?

The ninja blade in Uchiha Nan's hand was still dripping blood!

Stepping onto the stage meant a fight to the death!

Who among them wanted to die?

Toma Senju, standing beside Mito Uzumaki, wore a grave expression. Had Uchiha Nan's strength reached such a level?

He had effortlessly dealt with Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura, as easily as swatting flies!

Uchiha Nan was so powerful he seemed to have no weaknesses. He wielded S-rank ninjutsu with ease, his swordsmanship was peerless, and his genjutsu was, naturally, beyond question.

Even though Uchiha Nan hadn't displayed his genjutsu, trying to show off in front of the Uchiha's Sharingan would surely invite ridicule.

Currently, Uchiha Nan had only activated his three-tomoe Sharingan. He hadn't even revealed the Mangekyo Sharingan, and that was the intelligence Toma Senju truly sought.

Legends claimed the Mangekyo Sharingan unlocked two powerful dojutsu. He wondered if it was true.

He hadn't seen Madara Uchiha use them, and every time his father fought Madara Uchiha, it was a battle between titans.

Toma Senju was now filled with hesitation. Facing Uchiha Nan, he would likely die.

Would he still charge forward knowing it was a death sentence?

Toma Senju did not possess such immense willpower. He had too many attachments.

Little Tsunade, his beautiful wife, and his mother still needed him.

But he couldn't hesitate now. If he delayed any longer, Uchiha Nan would truly become Hokage.

Mito Uzumaki had been observing Toma Senju out of the corner of her eye and could see his internal struggle.

With Uchiha Nan's methods, her son would be no match for him. Mito Uzumaki had no doubt that Uchiha Nan would show no mercy to Toma Senju and would strike to kill!

"Then let this old woman test you!"

Mito Uzumaki finally stepped forward. Since her son was not strong enough, it was up to the mother to take action.

The Senju could no longer hold back.

Mito Uzumaki's power was evident to all. No one present knew if Uchiha Nan could defeat her.

However, the outcome was no longer important!

Hyuga Takuma stood within the crowd, his face alight with excitement.

Uchiha Nan's strength far surpassed Hyuga Takuma's estimations, and everything that had just transpired was merely the tip of the iceberg of Uchiha Nan's power.

The younger generation of the Uchiha had produced a towering figure, and compared to Uchiha Nan, Toma Senju of the Senju clan paled in comparison.

Even if Mito Uzumaki won and became Hokage, what then?

How many more years could she live?

The Uchiha had already won the future!

Once Mito Uzumaki was gone, Konoha would belong to the Uchiha.

This time, he had bet on the right horse.

"Excellent, I couldn't ask for more!"

Uchiha Nan smiled, his gaze deliberately drifting towards Toma Senju.

It was a blatant provocation.

This made Toma Senju feel stifled. In his entire life, when had he ever endured such humiliation? He had always been the one to crush others with his strength.

Power!

He now desperately craved his father Hashirama Senju's strength. If he could inherit Wood Release, the situation would be entirely different.

Suddenly, he remembered an experiment that Tobirama Senju had urgently halted.

Toma Senju fell into thought, while Mito Uzumaki had already stepped opposite Uchiha Nan, donning armor she hadn't worn in a long time.

Ding!

Mangekyo Sharingan Trial Card - 1

Uchiha Nan immediately activated his Mangekyo Sharingan without the slightest hesitation. Good steel must be used on the blade.

What if Mito Uzumaki went berserk? Three tomoe alone wouldn't be enough to control the Nine-Tails.

Pain was reduced to a mosaic face by a four-tailed Naruto. Nagato, in a desperate move, used Chibaku Tensei but still couldn't seal Naruto.

It was better to be cautious. Being killed by accident would be a huge problem.

What luck!

Uchiha Nan felt the power of his eyes. This time, the random draw was Obito Uchiha's Mangekyo Sharingan.

Kamui!

A top-tier life-saving divine skill, it could be used for offense or escape!

He had to find an opportunity to strike Mito Uzumaki hard, find a chance to slash her?

"Mito-sama, this place is too small. Shall we move somewhere else?"

Uchiha Nan looked around. They were too close to the center of Konoha. If Mito Uzumaki transformed into a Tailed Beast and he activated Susanoo, and they started clashing.

A single stray blow could blow Konoha to the heavens. How much money would it take to rebuild Konoha?

"I was thinking the same thing!"

Mito Uzumaki had also noticed the problem. A single blow from the Nine-Tails' power was equivalent to an S-rank forbidden jutsu, and so was Uchiha Nan's Susanoo.

Playing around with S-rank forbidden jutsus near the center of Konoha would mean Konoha could directly declare dissolution.

"Let's go to the Death Forest!"

A large area surrounding Konoha was covered in forests, all belonging to Konoha. Due to its vast size and the abundance of wild beasts and monsters within, many villagers who went hunting or foraging were attacked by beasts, leading to significant casualties.

Over time, the surrounding forests were collectively known as the Death Forest.

"Alright!"

Mito Uzumaki nodded. That place was indeed more suitable. Actually, she would have preferred to go to the Valley of the End.

That was where Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha had their final battle, and the outcome of the fight was widely known.

Hashirama Senju had achieved a bitter victory, and Madara Uchiha had regrettably lost.

Mito Uzumaki represented the Senju, and Uchiha Nan represented the Uchiha.

If Mito Uzumaki won against Uchiha Nan in the Valley of the End, it would carry extraordinary political significance.

As long as the Senju Clan did not perish, your Uchiha clan would forever be the underdogs in Konoha.

Unfortunately, the Valley of the End was a bit far, and it would take some time to get there.