Konoha.
In the Nara Clan's ancestral lands, in an elegant mansion.
The oppressive atmosphere, like ink seeping into water, gradually spread throughout the room.
In the deathly silence, Nara Shikaku spoke first, his voice low and deep.
"The Third Hokage's condition is not optimistic; we may need to change Hokage."
The moment he finished speaking, the frozen expressions of Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Choza, who were sitting next to him, suddenly changed slightly.
Is it really necessary to go that far?
Although the voice didn't convey much emotion, Nara Shikaku could clearly hear the slight tremor in Akimichi Choza's voice.
Change the Naruto...
In a sense, it was a coup d'état.
The meaning behind these two words is too great and too heavy.
Especially for them.
The most steadfast supporters of the Hokage faction Ino-Shika-Cho Clans.
"Choza, I understand your concerns, but the current Third Hokage is truly no longer suitable to serve as Hokage."
Nara Shikaku's voice was deep.
"As you know, the Third Hokage suddenly contracted a strange disease, and the cells in his lungs mutated uncontrollably. In his current physical condition, he is simply not capable of fulfilling the duties of Hokage."
"Not to mention..."
Nara Shikaku narrowed his eyes slightly and paused for a moment.
"Even the Three Legendary Sannin aren't on his side now."
The room suddenly fell silent.
Apart from the occasional birdsong coming from the courtyard outside the window, the entire room was so quiet it felt like it was isolated from the world.
Yamanaka Inoichi's face was grim. "Shikaku, are you sure about the Three Legendary Sannin?"
The Three Legendary Sannin were personally trained by Sarutobi Hiruzen.
The Third Hokage's reputation was at least half built on the legacy of the Three Legendary Sannin.
Even though Orochimaru had defected, Jiraiya Three Legendary Sannin Tsunade, it was enough to maintain the Third Hokage's prestige.
However, if both of them leave the Third Hokage at the same time, the situation will be different.
"I happened to be in the corridor when Tsunade and the Third Hokage were arguing, and I heard their argument with my own ears."
Nara Shikaku's eyes were gloomy.
That kind of argument was far from an ordinary disagreement.
He had never seen Tsunade so angry.
It seems she's questioning Sarutobi Hiruzen for deceiving her?
As Tsunade stormed off, she brushed past him. He wanted to ask her something, but Tsunade completely ignored him.
After Tsunade left, he stood in front of the ward for a long time, listening to the conversation coming from inside, his heart sinking to the bottom.
"The Third Hokage is finished, that's beyond doubt."
Nara Shikaku looked up at Yamanaka Inoichi other man, staring directly into their eyes.
This time, neither of them refuted the statement, and both fell silent.
During this period, Sarutobi Hiruzen's performance showed absolutely none of his former Shinobi Hero spirit.
Sometimes they wonder, where did that once-powerful Shinobi Hero go?
No, or rather...
Ever since Uchiha Mirai emerged from seclusion, the once-mighty Shinobi Hero has been gripped by fear and panic.
Danzo's death dealt him an even greater blow.
Let him go further and further down the road of no return.
How much strength does the Hokage faction have left now?
Danzo is dead; only three members of Konoha F4 remain.
Even the Three Legendary Sannin he personally trained are now estranged from Sarutobi Hiruzen.
As a teacher, Sarutobi Hiruzen was truly incompetent.
The most outstanding Orochimaru defected, and Tsunade and Jiraiya became adversaries of the Third Hokage.
The strength of the Hokage lineage has fallen to its lowest point in history.
As Ino-Shika-Cho Clans clan, directly affiliated with the Hokage faction, it's time for them to make their own choice at this crucial juncture.
"The key question now is, who should be chosen as the new Hokage?"
After a brief silence, Yamanaka Inoichi moment before speaking.
Since the decision has been made to abandon the Third Hokage and elect a new Hokage.
Therefore, the selection of the new Hokage is extremely important.
This person must be chosen in accordance with the interests of the Ino-Shika-Cho Clans and must be selected from the Hokage faction.
In this way, the succession to the Hokage Position will not be significantly altered, and the interests of the three clans can be protected to the greatest extent.
"Now that the Three Legendary Sannin Jiraiya and Tsunade are both in Konoha, I will send someone to secretly persuade them. As long as one of them agrees, the Hokage will be decided."
Hearing Nara Shikaku's deep voice, Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Choza slowly nodded.
Both Jiraiya and Tsunade fully met the requirements for Hokage in terms of reputation and strength.
In the past, when they wanted to nominate each other to become Hokage, either neither of them was in the village, or something else prevented them from doing so.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The Konoha is currently in turmoil, and people are restless. If one of them could be promoted to the Hokage Position...
Both are extremely beneficial.
Just as Nara Shikaku was about to finalize the deal, a worried voice suddenly rang out.
"I'm saying, aren't you overlooking something?"
Akimichi Choza's round face, full of excess fat, was etched with deep worry.
"Or rather, it's one person."
"Uchiha Mirai..."
When that name came out of Akimichi Choza's mouth, the entire room fell into a sudden, deathly silence.
The silence was even more profound than before; the air felt like solidified ice, suffocating the three people in the room.
Uchiha Mirai...
What a legendary ninja he was.
Calamity Uchiha, Mangekyo Sharingan, Godzilla Jinchuriki, easily captured the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, single-handedly severely injured Kumogakure...
These astonishing achievements, even just imagining them, gave Nara Shikaku and his companions an overwhelming sense of pressure.
"You're right, Choji. I neglected the Uchiha Clan —no! I neglected the Uchiha Mirai!"
Nara Shikaku's eyes were serious; his previous composure was completely gone.
The Uchiha Clan's focus is entirely on the Uchiha Mirai.
The fact that the Uchiha Clan, once so unruly, could be tamed into what they are now suggests that the Uchiha Mirai.
Compared to Uchiha Madara, he also possesses unique talent in politics.
The change of Hokage is such a momentous event that the Uchiha Mirai will definitely react as soon as the news spreads.
At that point, their plan will be difficult to carry out smoothly.
After careful consideration, Nara Shikaku frowned and slowly spoke.
"I will personally visit the Uchiha Clan Compound."
"I think the Uchiha Mirai is even more eager than we are for the Third Hokage to step down from the position."
"I will offer him terms he can hardly refuse, as long as he doesn't get involved in this."