Even the Hyuga clan, allied with the Uchiha, would not agree to Uchiha Fugaku becoming Hokage.
So the task of becoming Hokage would have to be left to Sasuke in the future.
A day later, Sasuke's group of four cleared the Forest of Death.
Sasuke's team was also the only team to clear the Forest of Death within a single day!
Mitarashi Anko checked Sasuke's scrolls. The Heaven Scroll and Earth Scroll had belonged to the first team from the Land of Grass.
Mitarashi Anko asked Sasuke, "Sasuke, why is that little girl from the Land of Grass following you?"
Sasuke smiled. "From now on, she's a member of Konoha!"
Mitarashi Anko frowned. "Sasuke, don't be ridiculous. A person's village affiliation isn't something you can decide with a single sentence!"
"What about me, then?"
At that moment, a strong, resonant voice sounded behind Mitarashi Anko. She turned around to see Uchiha Fugaku and Hyuga Hiashi.
Everyone in Konoha knew of the Uchiha clan's current splendor, and the Hyuga clan was allied with the Uchiha.
Mitarashi Anko said, "If it's you, Captain of the Guard, changing a little girl's village affiliation would be easy."
Mitarashi Anko did not want to offend the Uchiha clan either.
"But the Land of Grass..."
Fugaku said, "There's no need to concern ourselves with the Land of Grass. If they dare raise their voices at me, that alone would mean they have guts."
Strength was absolute authority.
Because the Uchiha were strong enough now, Fugaku had such confidence and assurance.
Hyuga Hiashi said to Hinata, "Hinata, you've worked hard. Come home with me. The second round won't begin until five days from now."
After saying that, Hyuga Hiashi took Hinata's hand and left.
Uchiha Fugaku asked Sasuke, "Sasuke, your decisions have never been wrong since