This young man had only been in his ninja village for about four years.
But it has already brought unparalleled brilliant achievements to their Ninja Village. Ordinary people may only see the unparalleled power of Uchiha Shōji, but Iwagakure Ninja can clearly see what kind of changes Shōji has brought to their own Ninja Village in the past four years.
Not much to say.
Just capturing Northern Fortress of Sunagakure and annexing the entire Land of Grass and Kusagakure is already a great achievement. Although this is not the credit of Shōji alone, the role played by Shōji here is obvious to all!
People with a certain high status in the village know that apart from these two most obvious achievements, there are also special combat equipment - Chakra Armor, which can provide special energy to the Ninja Village - Star Stone, as well as a series of scientific research results!
As well as the blood of important successor families such as Hyūga and Uzumaki Clan brought back to their own ninja village!
And Two-Tailed Jinchuriki brought back this time!
Paired with Shōji's extremely strong personal strength.
On top of all the conditions, Shōji seems a bit awkward just in terms of qualifications and age, but he does have the qualifications and abilities to become Fourth Tsuchikage. To put it more bluntly, even Kitsuchi, the recognized next-generation successor of Iwagakure, faces the achievements and strength of Shōji.
It also looks eclipsed!
Of course, this is also the reason why Ōnoki was behind it, and Kitsuchi himself was very cooperative and deliberately chose the most low-key method.
He himself does not want to be bound by the position of Tsuchikage.
I also feel that Shōji is a person more suitable for this position than myself.
With the cooperation of this father and son.
When the news that Shōji was going to become Fourth Tsuchikage spread throughout the Ninja Village, it truly gained the recognition and support of the vast majority of people!
Even if there are still a small number of people who are quite critical, in the face of such a general trend, this last small number of people just sighed and chose silence. Stubborn guys like them who were a little bit repulsive to the Uchiha Clan from the beginning must also admit in their hearts that Iwagakure can have such a powerful power now.
Uchiha Shōji really contributed a lot to conquering the city and gaining such huge benefits in just four years, and the strong performance he showed in many battles is enough to prove the terrifying personal strength of this Uchiha Asura!
This time, he defeated two existences of the 'Tailed Beast' strength level with force, thwarted Kumo Ninja's sneak attack plot, and brought back Kumogakure Two-Tailed Jinchuriki's great victory.
It's really hard to find even the slightest problem.
The most important thing is that the original core leader of these people was the contemporary patriarch of the Kamizuru Clan - Kamizuru Iwatetsu, but this patriarch quietly gave up the idea of targeting Shōji and Uchiha Clan two or three years ago.
The reason is also very simple. First, Shōji and Uchiha Clan are too strong, so strong that Iwatetsu cannot see any possibility of targeting them.
Second, Ōnoki's unexpected trust in the Uchiha Clan, especially Shōji, made Iwatetsu dare not have any strange thoughts.
Then the third most critical reason is that Shōji has proven with practical actions that he can make Iwagakure's cake bigger!
Let everyone share in more generous benefits than ever before!
So what reason does he have to oppose such a leader?
This can also benefit them Kamizuru Clan!
It can be said without any hesitation that Shōji became Fourth Tsuchikage in a real sense and gained the support and support of nearly the entire village!
Although saying this will hurt Ōnoki's fragile heart a little bit. '
The people of Iwagakure have long been looking forward to seeing a new, young and powerful 'kage' in their Ninja Village!
Therefore, when this news spread throughout the village, the entire Iwagakure fell into a boiling ocean!
And inside.
The Uchiha Clan tribesmen were even more ecstatic. From the uncertainty at the beginning to the crazy celebrations and wild cheers after being 100% sure, it all proved the emotions of everyone in the Uchiha Clan at this moment. They, especially the Uchiha tribesmen of the previous generation, have been waiting for this moment for more than fifty years!
Especially Elder Genran, Elder Sōgen, Elder Chie, Uchiha, the older generation in the real sense, burst into tears the moment they got the news. For the Uchiha Clan, 'shadow' is already an obsession deep in their hearts!
It's not that the position of 'shadow' is so attractive or important.
But look at it from the perspective of the Uchiha Clan.
This means that their clan is recognized, needed, and recognized!
Did Madara really care about the position 'Hokage' in the first place? No, what he or Uchiha Clan as a whole values more is the meaning of the identity 'Hokage'!
The reason why Uchiha Madara resolutely left Konoha was because he wanted to find a true path to peace, and the other reason was that Jōnin voted for the so-called 'Hokage' that was created by Tobirama. He Uchiha Madara was crushed by Hashirama Senju in all aspects. Those Ninja Clan people who originally chose to join Konohagakure, no one chose to believe in the Uchiha Clan, and no one chose to support Uchiha Madara.
Because of this, Madara became disheartened.
Since then, the source of the Uchiha Clan's history of struggle for more than fifty years has been directly buried. The absolutely stubborn attribute hidden deep in the Uchiha Clan's bones makes them not just fight for steamed buns, but just fight for a breath!
They went on and on, and even dared to start a rebellion during the Second Hokage period, not because they really wanted to gain anything, but just to prove the importance of their Uchiha Clan, and just to fulfill the obsession deep in their hearts!
That's all!
And now.
The long-cherished wish of more than fifty years finally came to light at this moment, and a 'shadow' finally appeared in their Uchiha Clan!
Even if it's not Hokage.
Maybe there is still a little bit of regret in a part of my heart.
But Tsuchikage is also one of Five Kage!
At this moment, every Uchiha Clan is filled with joy and excitement from deep in their hearts, and those closest to Shōji, including his younger brother, sister, Shisui, Itachi, Kabuto, Neji, Karin, Bai and others are all sincerely happy for Shōji!
Especially Yang and Saki.
The Fourth Tsuchikage moment when I heard that my brother was about to become Iwagakure.
First he looked shocked.
Then it was replaced by a look of ecstasy and pride.
At this moment, the image of their brother, who was already very majestic deep in their hearts, was infinitely elevated.
The most grand and gorgeous and extremely important celebration.
It can be said that it was after the order of Ōnoki was issued.
Relevant personnel in the entire Ninja Village began to make final preparations in full swing. Fortunately, a series of related preparations started as early as a month or two ago, when Ōnoki went to the capital in person, reported to the daimyo, and received the procedural appointment.
As of today.
It's just a matter of the last few procedural tasks.
This grand ceremony unfolds in an orderly manner!
On the first day of the new year, when the first ray of sunshine shone on the earth, the entire Iwagakure also became extremely lively and noisy from the initial peaceful moment. This was the second time in history after the establishment of the own Ninja Village!
Whether it's an adult or a child.
Almost at the moment when the morning bell rang, everyone gathered towards the center of the village with a touch of excitement.
Today is the first day of the new year.
It's the succession ceremony of Lord Lord Fourth Tsuchikage again.
Double joy overlaps!
This brought a more joyful atmosphere, and the entire Iwagakure people were wrapped in an extremely enthusiastic frenzy at this moment.
There were originally factors of New Year preparations, but now coupled with the influence of the succession ceremony, the entire Iwagakure, especially the main road leading directly to Tsuchikage Building from the main entrance, showed an extremely noisy, warm and joyful atmosphere at this moment.
And in the top position of Tsuchikage Building, the core of Nanin Village.
At this moment, we were working on it overnight last night to build an extra layer of higher platform.
And at this moment.
Under that platform, there was already a huge crowd.
The faces of every Iwagakure citizen are also filled with excited smiles, and there are still more people crowding here in the distance, and they want to get even a little closer!
Use your own eyes to witness the arrival of a new era in your Ninja Village.
Even if you can't get close, you will still find ways to get to a high point to see as clearly as possible the situation in the central area of the celebration!
This is the second Tsuchikage succession ceremony in our Ninja Village after more than 40 years!
No one wants to miss it!
Including Kabuto, Neji, and Karin, they all followed Nonō and Reina to the central area.
Shiro followed Yang and Saki closely to another high-rise building. From here, the location of Tsuchikage Building could be clearly seen.
Shisui and Itachi stood on the other side.
Also followed by the little shota Sasuke.
At this moment, the three of them also showed a different look.
Shisui is more emotional.
The faces of Itachi and Sasuke are more filled with longing and yearning. Yes, even Sasuke, the ultimate brother-controller, Shōji's majestic image is deeply imprinted in Uchiha Sasuke's heart!
as Uchiha Clan.
Sasuke knows better than anyone of his age how powerful his 'brother' is. The impact of the name 'Lord Fourth Tsuchikage' is enough to shock Uchiha Sasuke, who is only six years old at the moment!
at this moment.
Sasuke is the one who truly realizes how outstanding the 'Shōji-san' that his brother has always admired is! How awesome!
'I must become as great a ninja as Shōji-san! '
The little hands that were clenched slightly with force.
Sasuke's pupils at this moment also faintly revealed a look of extreme yearning.
And at this moment, a faint scarlet color flashed away in Sasuke's black and white pupils, and a dark Tomoe loomed in the depths of the pupils!
Itachi, who was so close to each other, naturally did not notice the special color flashing in the depths of his younger brother's pupils, but he could also see the obvious excitement and longing revealed on his younger brother's side face.
This also made the look in Itachi's pupils become warmer.
It is different from Original Work.
In this life, Shōji, who had already replaced Shisui and became Itachi's "spiritual mentor", already occupied a very high position in Itachi's heart, and there was even a trace of fanatical following trend that almost only followed Shōji's orders.
Shōji is correct!
Shōji is the most outstanding!
Once such a cognitive impression was completely formed in Itachi's heart, he saw that his younger brother regarded Shōji as his goal to follow and learn from.
'Look good and grow up well, Sasuke, Shōji-san is the greatest and most outstanding one in our family, and he will definitely be the most important guide in your life! '
Itachi looked at his brother's still very immature face, with endless softness in his pupils, and thought to himself.
Crowds of people kept gathering.
The atmosphere became increasingly lively and noisy.
"The ceremony begins!"
It was also at that moment when the atmosphere reached its climax that a high-pitched word suddenly sounded from the high platform!
"Crash!"
On top of that supreme position.
The moment Shōji appeared wearing a pure white imperial robe with gold trim and a 'Tsuchikage' bamboo hat, he instantly attracted everyone's attention.
Flying sleeves.
The golden thread bloomed with a bright color under the bright sun.
"Ohhhhhhhh!?"
"Lord Tsuchikage!"
"Master Fourth!"
"Lord Shōji!"
"Lord Tsuchikage!"
The enthusiasm that suddenly burst out and the shouts burst out, these people seemed to completely vent their emotions at this moment.
Everyone's face had an irresistible flush of extreme excitement.
The longing, admiration, and yearning revealed in his pupils gradually became more and more crazy at this moment.
And not just these ordinary people.
Even some older people with seniority Iwagakure Ninja.
When I see the new image of Shōji, it is inevitable that a trace of excitement will emerge deep in my heart.
Fourth!
This is their new Tsuchikage from Iwagakure!
"Brother! It's my brother, grandma!"
"Shouji-nii is so handsome!"
"Shōji-san!"
"So handsome! Is this Shōji-san!?"
"Fourth! Fourth!"
"Ahhh!"
"Lord Shōji!"
"Master Fourth!"
in surrounding locations.
Those who are close to Shōji, when they see Shōji's pure new Tsuchikage outfit, can't help but have a look of great excitement and excitement on their faces.
And the craziest Uchiha people seemed to want to use all their strength to shout and cheer at this moment!
This is the 'shadow' that belongs to their Uchiha Clan!!!
Everyone's heart became extremely turbulent at this moment.
At this moment, Shōji, who was standing on the high platform, was also smiling. He raised his right hand and waved it gently, signaling to Iwagakure Ninja and the people in the surrounding positions below.
Under that seemingly peaceful face.
In fact, Shōji also had an uncontrollable excitement emerging deep in his heart. The shadow of a village not only meant that he had become one of the five most powerful people in the world in terms of status, but the most important thing was that he would be able to carry out his plans in a truly drastic manner.
Even though Ōnoki did give absolute trust to himself before.
But after all, Ōnoki is the shadow.
I am still a subordinate of others, and all plans and actions, as long as they involve issues at the overall level of the village, must give priority to Ōnoki. But now it is different. Shōji can legitimately command all Iwagakure Ninja and issue any order!
And with Shōji's current prestige and strength.
As long as Shōji doesn't really give an order that makes people die 100% of the time, then absolutely no Iwagakure Ninja will resist or even say refuse Shōji's order. And this kind of prestige is also what Shōji has gained by fighting with one knife and one gun in the past four years!
Of course, the support of Ōnoki is also indispensable.
Sorting out the relationships within the village and providing guarantees from the daimyo!
These are one of the most important reasons why Shōji was able to ascend to the position of Tsuchikage at the age of 20.
Fourth Tsuchikage!
The succession of Shōji has once again set a new age for the succession of 'Five Kage'. The previous youngest 'shadow' record holders were Sarutobi Hiruzen and Minato Namikaze, both of whom became Hokage around the age of 23 or 24.
Now Shōji has broken this record again.
Although he is such a young actor, almost everyone at Iwagakure has great trust in his new Fourth Tsuchikage!
Ōnoki, who has abdicated, is now standing behind the high platform.
Looking at the back of Shōji, who was standing a little higher, there was a hint of endless emotion and relief in the depths of his slightly cloudy eyes.
'Master First, Second, please watch with peace of mind. I have chosen the best successor. He will definitely lead us Iwagakure to truly reach our peak! '
To everyone's cheers.
At this moment, Shōji faced Iwagakure nearly ten thousand ninjas and hundreds of thousands of people and solemnly swore. "From today on, I will become Fourth Tsuchikage of the village. I will definitely fight for everything Iwagakure, defend Iwagakure's glory and tranquility to the death, and am willing to dedicate everything to this, until the end of my life!!"
A striking tone of voice.
The moment when the promise of Shōji came to an end.
"Ohhhhhhhhh!"
"Master Fourth!"
"Lord Shōji!"
"Long live Iwagakure!"
"Long live Lord Tsuchikage!"
The people below once again burst into endless cheers.
Extremely passionate emotions.
Extremely high momentum!
When the noisy and turbulent atmosphere created at this moment comes, rippling away from this place.
The Iwagakure people in the distance also cheered loudly together.
The shouts of hundreds of thousands of people!
The whole Iwagakure seemed to be shaking violently, the sweeping tide and the surging heat wave that gathered together.
As the waves rippled away.
It also made the spies from various countries hidden in the crowd change their expressions. At this moment, these senior investigators looked at Uchiha Shōji on the high platform with a very solemn expression.
Almost at the same time.
These spies all came with a similar thought in their hearts.
'Shinobi World may really be ushering in a new round of reshuffle in the future, and it will be an even more exaggerated reshuffle than before! '
The declaration and appearance on the high platform lasted for about half an hour, but the exciting atmosphere of the celebration would not fade away in a short time, even after the ceremony ended and Shōji disappeared.
Iwagakure Everyone still has a very excited expression on their face.
The crowds that dispersed in order naturally brought this atmosphere to every corner of the Ninja Village!
So that people who have no way to get close to the central area can also feel the same.
It can be said that at this moment, the momentum of the entire Iwagakure has reached its peak, and the news that Shōji succeeded Fourth Tsuchikage at the beginning of the new year quickly spread throughout the entire Shinobi World!
Shinobi World The moment the ninja villages from all over the world learn of this news, they will inevitably show varying degrees of shock, astonishment, worry, etc.
"Huh? Five Kage Summit? This is really beyond expectations. Does he really think that in this situation, that Fourth Raikage will sit down and discuss honestly? We don't care!"
After the celebration.
Return to Tsuchikage Office and Shōji, Ōnoki and the others.
We also received information from Kumogakure and Konohagakure.
The biggest difference from before is that from today on, the head position in this office will belong to Shōji.
Ōnoki is sitting on the sofa nearby.
I don't know if it's an illusion.
after officially resigning.
The expression between Third Tsuchikage's brows has become much softer, unlike before, which always showed a hint of solemnity and coldness.
If it were another situation, to someone who didn't know him, Ōnoki would look like an old man who had retired a long time ago and was taking care of himself at home.
"Haha, this is the style of Sarutobi Hiruzen. In the early years, it might have seemed stronger, but since that guy has gotten older, he has become more cautious!"
Ōnoki leaned on the sofa in a very comfortable posture and said with a smile, a hint of disdain revealed in the depths of his pupils.