The Imperial Edict is False!

"Captain, that joke isn't funny."

"The Shadow Guard Squad's duty is to protect the Shadow with their lives. Even if the entire Shadow Guard Squad is wiped out, the Shadow cannot die."

"There's no reason for the Shadow to sacrifice themselves to protect the Shadow Guard Squad."

Inabi wasn't as steady as his brother Tekka; he was blunt and spoke his mind. The death of the Hokage, Tobirama Senju, was already surreal, and the manner of his death was simply unheard of.

"Inabi, you need to understand that stories require logic, but reality is often absurd."

The people present looked at Uchiha Nan, who had a serious and earnest expression, and instinctively felt he was talking nonsense, bored and trying to amuse them.

However, they ultimately chose to believe Uchiha Nan. Uchiha Nan's identity wouldn't allow him to spout nonsense and fabricate stories about the Hokage's death within the Military Police Force.

Uchiha Tekka suddenly remembered something, and an inexplicable anger began to burn within him.

"Captain, since the Second Hokage has already fallen, has the candidate for the Third Hokage been decided?"

Uchiha Tekka's simple question was like a spark hitting dry tinder, igniting flames in the hearts of every Uchiha present.

The Second Hokage is dead, so who will be the Third Hokage?

It couldn't still be a Senju, could it?

The Uchiha were also founders of Konoha. Even though their ancestor Madara Uchiha had defected, no one could erase their contribution to founding Konoha. The Senju had produced two Hokage. This time, it should at least be the Uchiha's turn.

The breathing of the Uchiha present grew heavier. This Captain was the first to receive the intelligence of the Hokage's death and then hastily summoned them. Could he have his sights on the Hokage position?

It's worth noting that Uchiha Nan had the clan head, Uchiha Tomita, above him.

The strength of Uchiha Nan was undeniable; he had already proven himself on the battlefield.

Even the clan head, Uchiha Tomita, might not be able to defeat him. It wouldn't be strange for him to surpass Clan Head Tomita and become Hokage. Which young man in Konoha doesn't have a Hokage dream?

Moreover, the Uchiha clan had a simple and honest internal culture that valued the capable rising and the incompetent falling. Whoever had the stronger fist spoke the loudest.

Regardless, the position of the Third Hokage should at least remain within the Uchiha's grasp.

"It has been decided."

Uchiha Nan's simple four words extinguished the flames in the hearts of everyone present like a basin of cold water.

Another Senju?

Currently, there were only two people in the Senju clan capable of commanding widespread respect: Mito Uzumaki, the widow of the First Hokage. Although she lived in the village and kept a low profile, no one dared to underestimate her.

The other was Toma Senju, the son of the First Hokage. He was pure-blooded and his strength was well-regarded in Konoha.

This is bad. Does the Captain intend to stage a coup?

Uchiha Tekka had a terrifying thought. If the Captain intended to stage a coup, he would have to stop him. He couldn't let the Captain throw his life away for nothing.

"Who is it?"

"Lord Mito, or Lord Toma?"

"This is too unfair. The Senju family has already had two Hokage. It's time for our Uchiha family."

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While Uchiha Tekka was contemplating Uchiha Nan's thoughts, Uchiha Inabi couldn't help but complain.

"Neither. It's Hiruzen Sarutobi."

Huh??

The Captain is joking again.

This thought flashed through everyone's minds simultaneously.

"Who?"

"Captain, I suspect you've been toying with us from the very beginning. If it's too much, come with me to the clan to see a doctor. You're the pillar of our Uchiha, your mind can't be malfunctioning."

Uchiha Inabi's words came out without thinking, instantly making Uchiha Nan a little angry.

I'm discussing important matters with you all so seriously, and Uchiha Inabi thinks I have a mental problem? Does he think I've been too nice to him and is itching for a beating?

Uchiha Nan scanned the crowd and found that the Uchiha present largely agreed with Uchiha Inabi's sentiment. A couple of them even cast sympathetic glances at Uchiha Nan.

So, Uchiha Nan turned his head, took out the ninja sword he used in battle, and looked at Uchiha Inabi with a smile.

"Inabi, I think you're getting too bold. I'm discussing the important future of the Uchiha with you all so seriously, and you think my mind is malfunctioning?"

"After this meeting, we'll find a place alone to spar. I'll definitely beat you until you need to see the clan's medical ninja."

Uchiha Inabi looked at Uchiha Nan's fierce gaze and fearfully took a few steps back. He then nudged his brother, Uchiha Tekka, with his arm, signaling him to save him again.

If the Captain really beats me up, I'll be bedridden for half a month.

Uchiha Tekka helplessly glanced at his foolish younger brother, wondering why he spoke without thinking.

"Captain, please don't take it to heart. He's just like that."

"Captain, you said the Hokage successor designated by the Second Hokage is Hiruzen Sarutobi. Is this true?"

While Uchiha Tekka was trying to smooth things over, he once again confirmed with Uchiha Nan whether Hiruzen Sarutobi was indeed about to become the Third Hokage.

"That's the truth. I've been in serious meetings with you all day."

Uchiha Nan sighed inwardly. Tobirama Senju's miraculous actions before his death were too unbelievable, making it so that telling the truth sounded like a bad joke.

"Who does Hiruzen Sarutobi think he is!"

"I, Inabi, can take on three of him. Does he even deserve to be Hokage?"

"If he can be Hokage, I, Inabi, will be the first to object."

Uchiha Inabi was the first to step forward. If Lord Tobirama had appointed Mito or Touma as the Third Hokage of Konoha, the Uchiha would have bargained with the Senju, demanded more benefits from the village, and grudgingly accepted.

Who was Hiruzen Sarutobi? What was his Sarutobi Clan? In the Sengoku period, they were just a small clan attached to the Senju. Back then, the Uchiha had the power to destroy the Sarutobi Clan anytime they pleased.

Now they wanted to climb above the Uchiha? With the Senju already above them, the Uchiha were frustrated enough. Adding the Sarutobi on top of that, could the Uchiha still live?

The Uchiha were no small, insignificant family. They were a ninja clan with a thousand years of heritage, and they had pride.

"Hmm, Inabi, what you said is reasonable."

Uchiha Nan glanced at Inabi, a satisfied expression on his face. When someone speaks up, they should say more.

"Yes, we Uchiha object!"

"I don't believe the Senju family will accept Hiruzen Sarutobi, that cowardly fellow, as Hokage."

"As part of the Shadow Guard Squad, he couldn't even protect the Hokage. What right does he have to be Hokage!"

Suddenly, the room buzzed with chatter. The usually quiet Uchiha clan erupted.

In the eyes of the Uchiha, the only ones qualified to be Konoha's Hokage were from the Senju or Uchiha clans. No one else was worthy!