"Gentlemen, what's going on here...?"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke nervously swallowed, quietly taking a half-step back, ready to run away at any moment.
He was just giving them a taste of their own medicine; there was no need for three Mangekyō Sharingan to deal with him, was there?
"Of course, we're preparing to attack the Mist Ninja!"
Uchiha Makoto said with a smile, and at that moment, the eyes of the three of them also quietly turned into Mangekyō Sharingan -like shapes.
Boom!
Sarutobi Shinnosuke felt as if he had been hit by something and was sent flying out of the tent, crashing into a tree trunk outside!
"Puff!"
The massive impact caused him to cough up blood, but he paid no attention to it. Instead, he strained to look up at the main tent with his eyes wide open.
His pupils contracted instantly.
Where was the large tent? Only one large and two small Susanoo stood there!
"Prepare the Yasaka Magatama!"
Uchiha Makoto's indifferent voice reached the ears of every Konoha Ninja.
"Target: Kirigakure), release!"
Before the words were even finished, witnessed by all the Konoha Ninja, the three Susanoo seemed to transform into cannons, condensing and firing "cannonballs"!
Boom boom boom!
One by Tomoe were released!
"What terrifying Chakra reserves! What terrifying Ninjutsu!"
Standing beneath Susanoo's feet, Sarutobi Shinnosuke truly felt this immense and vast power, and for a moment, he was speechless with astonishment.
Especially after comparing his power to Hiruzen Sarutobi's, his eyes were filled with terror as he looked at Susanoo.
With the attack over, the three Susanoo were also destroyed.
At this moment, the entire hall was silent!
Under the watchful eyes of almost all the Konoha Ninja on the Mist Ninja front, Uchiha Makoto and his two companions stood before Sarutobi Shinnosuke.
Just moments ago, someone was beaming with pride, but now he lies on the ground, staring up in horror, with bright red blood at the corner of his mouth.
In contrast, the Uchiha stood with their hands behind their backs, smiling as they looked down at their new commander.
In an instant, the difference in skill was immediately apparent!
One week later.
Uchiha Fugaku's ninja army returned victorious to Konoha, including Uchiha Makoto and his entire medical-nin.
Uchiha Makoto wanted to keep them on the Mist Ninja front to continue contributing.
As a result, the new commander, who was so moved that he was in tears, practically begged to be sent back!
After declining three times, Uchiha Makoto had no choice but to "helplessly" lead them away from the front lines!
At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage, led the elders of each clan who remained at the Konoha gates, standing early to welcome their return!
Behind them were many Konoha, their faces filled with sorrow, their hands clasped together, praying for the safe return of their families.
Uchiha Makoto, positioned in the middle of the group, simply watched all of this with a blank expression.
But amidst the wailing and lamentation, the unified thought in Uchiha Makoto's mind burned even brighter!
As the group gradually entered Konoha, the discussions among the villagers along the roadside grew increasingly heated.
Especially regarding Uchiha Makoto killing the Third Mizukage!
Yes!
Just as Uchiha Makoto and Kaguya Takeori said, the Third Mizukage died at the hands of Konoha Ninja, Kaguya Takeori as the Fourth Mizukage in a time of crisis!
At least, that's what everyone thinks and says.
This made Uchiha Makoto extremely famous in Konoha.
After all, those who died were the Kage of the Five Great Shinobi Villages! Konoha only had Hiruzen Sarutobi!
Gradually, without anyone noticing, people started comparing Uchiha Makoto to other people.
For example, Madara Uchiha.
For example, Hatake Sakumo.
The former is almost taboo in Konoha, and coupled with the unfamiliarity with his strength, there is very little discussion about him.
The latter, however, are different; not only have many people seen them, but they are also well aware of their strength.
Thus, public opinion gradually shifted towards topics such as "Why did Konoha's White Fang die?", "How could S-rank mission information be leaked?", and "What would happen to Hatake Sakumo if he were alive?"
Especially now that Konoha is locked in a stalemate with even Sand Village, the voices of the Konoha are growing louder and louder!
What?
You're saying that the Sand Village has Allied Shinobi Forces stationed there, which is why Konoha can't take them down?
Are you kidding me!
Back then, didn't Hatake Sakumo single-handedly kill through the Sand Ninja, then the Rock Ninja, and finally the Cloud Ninja?
What, are the Sand Ninja forces now hesitant to go all out because of Hatake Sakumo's suicide?
Amidst the debates and differing opinions, various speculations arose regarding the truth or falsehood of Hatake Sakumo's suicide.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was the first to be affected, was trembling with fear due to the public opinion.
Coupled with the defeat at the front, Hiruzen Sarutobi decided to win back the villagers' loyalty!
Especially after hearing more and more of the "If Konoha's White Fang hadn't died..." series, he felt an urge to teleport to Danzo's side and slap him twice!
Three years have passed, and he still gets incredibly angry when he thinks about it now.
It's just a Hokage short-sleeved shirt, isn't it?
Why did you have to force someone to their death with such a fine knife?
Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi Danzo shift the blame to Danzo as usual, Uchiha Makoto made his appearance!
Surrounded by a group of Uchiha, pairs of Sharingan emitting a red glow firmly attracted everyone's attention.
They all knew about the Uchiha's strength.
Moreover, thanks to the influence of certain Uchiha members, some things had already spread throughout the entire Konoha.
When this large group of people returned to the entrance of Konoha, the Konoha's perception of them subtly changed.
The Uchiha has a bad temper, is arrogant, and always looks down on everyone as an equal.
But the Uchiha were good people!
No one doubts what these guys say, and they wouldn't even bother to do it!
Therefore, the Konoha now understand how the Uchiha's detestable arrogance came about.
Their strength is undeniable!
A clan with three Kage-level shinobi is the only one of its kind in the entire Shinobi World!
Who knows, one of them might become the future Hokage!
Thinking of this, the Konoha changed their gaze towards the Uchiha Clan.
"Uchiha! Uchiha!"
"The Uchiha invincible!"
"..."
Someone started it, and soon all the Konoha on the street joined in the cheering.
Uchiha Makoto assured him that this had nothing to do with him; it was all his subordinates who acted on their own!
Amid the cheers, the slightly surprised Uchiha raised their heads even higher.
As the cheers subsided, Uchiha Makoto quietly took over as the sixth-ranking member.
He drove his Fearful Reverence, attracting everyone's attention.
"Fellow villagers, please have faith in us!"
Uchiha Makoto shouted, stirring up their emotions.
"Konoha will definitely win! Konoha!"
Uchiha Makoto raised his fist and shouted.
"Konoha!"
"Konoha!"
"Konoha!"
The villagers, their faces flushed, shouted with all their might.
And so, the waves of cheers continued, one after another.
Seeing the fanatical expressions of the Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi's face stiffened.
Oh no! I've become a stand-in!