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The chieftains of various tribes arrived here one after another.
Yunxiao also came here as Fugaku's bodyguard. After Fugaku found a seat for the Uchiha, he stood behind Fugaku and waited quietly for the meeting to begin.
Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Tsunade, Minato, and others also came this time.
"Squeak!"
Soon, the Third Hokage, along with Danzo, Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, and several Anbu members, pushed open the door of the venue and walked in hand in hand.
They quickly took their seats.
"Cough cough!"
Soon, the Third Hokage stood up, cleared his throat, and said, "The reasons I've gathered everyone here are twofold: first, to report on the situation on the Hidden Mist battlefield, and second, to commend those who have made outstanding contributions!"
"The second reason is that I've recently felt myself getting older and less capable, so I'd like to elect a candidate for the Fourth Hokage!"
"We hope everyone will express their opinions. We will select a few candidates, and then the villagers will vote to elect the appropriate Fourth Hokage."
He had already made up his mind by then!
Currently, there are no major battles on any of the major battlefields!
It's just right to elect a new Hokage.
Especially with the ninjas on the front lines yet to return, neither Minato, Orochimaru, nor even Fugaku had many supporters in the village.
It couldn't be more perfect.
When the election results come out, won't they be able to control them anyway?
Moreover, it will be easier to control the situation later.
"Wow!!"
"Wow! Lord Sandai has quite the audacity!"
"I think Lord Minato is very suitable!"
"I think Lord Orochimaru of the three is more suitable!"
"Lady Tsunade and Lady Jiraiya are both great!"
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After hearing the Third Hokage's words, a group of clan leaders of various ranks and several Jonin representatives from the common people began to discuss among themselves.
The most popular choices are undoubtedly Minato and Orochimaru.
Tsunade and Jiraiya also have considerable popularity.
However, both of them had previously stated that they would not participate in the election for the next Hokage, so many people who were loyal to them chose to support Minato or Orochimaru instead.
As for Danzo?
Sorry, nobody likes him, let alone recommends him!
Even though he knew this would happen, Danzo's expression was still very unpleasant.
He even glanced at those who were shouting the loudest, secretly memorizing their faces.
"Hmph! If I hadn't known the timing wasn't right, and had kept Shimura and the ninja clans who supported me silent, I, Danzo, wouldn't be without support! I just didn't want to expose myself now and attract too much attention from Hiruzen (Wang Ma Zhao)! Hmph!"
Danzo thought angrily to himself.
"On behalf of the Uchiha clan, I fully support Jonin Minato!"
At that moment, Fugaku suddenly spoke up loudly.
"!!!"
Suddenly, the hall fell silent, and many people looked at Fugaku with astonishment.
Just six months ago, there were quite a few rumors circulating about Fugaku wanting to become Hokage!
Many members of the Uchiha clan's security forces have been promoting this idea!
This fully expresses their desire to become Hokage.
So now that a major battle has passed, why has Fugaku switched his support to Minato?
The Third Hokage, Danzo, and the two advisors exchanged glances, their hearts sinking.
"When did Minato get involved with Fugaku?"
The Third Hokage glanced at Minato and saw that Minato looked calm, clearly having known about it all along. The Third Hokage felt even more displeased.
This was completely outside his expectations.
He always believed that he had complete control over Watergate.
And now, at this crucial moment, this unexpected turn of events has occurred?
Moreover, what exactly does it mean that Fugaku so openly chose to support Minato at this time?
Chapter 354
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Chapter 355
The faces of the Third Generation, Koharu Utatane, and the others were so gloomy they could drip water, yet they dared not move.
Because, starting just now, ninjas from the Anbu kept rushing in, but they were all stunned by Yunxiao's aura.
No exceptions.
This terrifying power filled them with dread.
Moreover, Yunxiao's pressure on the Third Generation had not been lifted at all, so they were completely unable to move.
However, the ninja clan leaders and representatives felt a strong resonance in their hearts when they heard Yunxiao's words.
Yamanaka Inoichi was the first to step forward, and said coldly to Danzo, "Indeed! I also want to ask Danzo! Where have all the geniuses you took from our Yamanaka clan gone all these years?"
"Where did the wind-gathering in the mountains go?"
Don't you think you owe us an explanation?
Nara Shikakumi, standing to the side, smiled helplessly, but still stepped forward with Yamanaka Ino to question Danzo: "I also want to ask where Elder Danzo took those geniuses of my Nara clan?"
"And my Akimichi clan too!"
Choza Akimichi also stepped forward.
The three clans have always stood together through thick and thin.
Upon seeing this, the expressions of the three generations changed drastically.
These three clans have always been staunch members of the Hokage lineage.
Now they're even questioning Danzo; the Third Hokage senses something is wrong.
He had never felt this uneasy even when he was suppressed by Yunxiao before.
"And my Aburame clan too!"
"I am a member of the Kurama clan!"
"I"
With the Ino-Shika-Cho trio taking the lead, the leaders or representatives of other ninja clans also became bolder and stepped forward to question Danzo.
It felt like everyone was pushing the wall down.
"Jie Jie Jie!!!"
Danzo was still being trampled under Yunxiao's feet, but he sneered, "Uchiha brat! Is this your scheme? Is this your method?"
"I must say, you're quite impressive! But that doesn't change the fact that you've committed insubordination! And you don't really think you can take me down so easily, do you?"
The next moment, a surge of energy erupted from Danzo's body.
Numerous wooden strips wrapped around Yunxiao's legs and body.
Yunxiao instantly retreated to Minato's side and said to Tsunade, "Tsunade-nee! Danzo is in your hands now! Avenge any wrongs! Settle any grudges! Don't hold back!"
"Hehe! Don't worry about leaving it to me!"
Tsunade chuckled coldly, clenching her fist as she looked at Danzo, who was using Wood Release on his body, and said in a cold voice, "You're really something, Danzo!"
"I only recently learned that the reason why my Senju clan has been dying one after another, and was eventually on the verge of extinction, was all the work of you and my good teacher!"
"Furthermore, my younger brother, Rope Tree, and even the broken body were all your doing!"
"Moreover, they even dared to touch my great-grandfather's remains, coveting the bloodline of our Senju clan!"
"You guys are great! Really great!"
Upon hearing Tsunade's words, the Third Hokage and the others' expressions changed drastically.
The other ninja clan leaders were in an uproar.
Of course, some people had already guessed it, so they remained relatively calm.
In fact, many of the Senju families benefited from the decline of the Senju clan back then.
Of course, they are happy to see Tsunade bring up old grievances now.
Anyway, it wasn't them who did it, was it?
Moreover, Tsunade is now the only direct descendant of the Senju clan, making it difficult to revive them.
There is no threat at all.
Exposing the conspiracy now would not cause them any loss.
On the contrary, it was Danzo.
Everyone would be happy if we could get rid of him!
As mentioned before, almost all of their ninja clans have suffered a lot of suppression from the Third Hokage and Danzo over the years.
If even one or two geniuses emerge from the clan, it is very difficult to keep them.
How much resentment do you think everyone has accumulated?
"Hey! Tsunade, that's not the case."
The third generation over there wanted to argue when they heard this.
"shut up!"
But she was interrupted by the enraged Tsunade.
Then Tsunade took out a sealing scroll, unsealed all the documents inside, and threw it directly at the Third Hokage's face, saying angrily, "Are you still going to argue now?"
"These files clearly record all the details of the events. Do you need me to read them to you word by word, my dear teacher?"
At this moment, Tsunade's hatred for the Third Hokage even surpassed that for Danzo.
"You are my teacher! And my second grandfather's disciple! How dare you, how could you bear to treat the Thousand Hands clan like this? How could you treat me like this? Huh?"
With red eyes, Tsunade looked at the Third Hokage and posed a soul-searching question.
The third generation stared blankly, and with great difficulty, he moved his hand to pick up a file and looked at it. His pupils shrank slightly. It was indeed about the assassination mission of Senju Nawaki.
"Danzo! How dare you do this?"
The Third Hokage roared furiously at Danzo.
"Hehehe!"
Danzo on the other end responded with a series of chuckles, then sneered, "Hiruzen! At this point, are you still going to keep up the act?"
"Didn't you know all of this?"
"Didn't you tacitly approve of all of this?"
"You are the light of Konoha, and I am the darkness of Konoha! Leave all the dirty and hard work to me, isn't this our usual understanding?"
"What are you still acting for? What are you surprised about? What are you angry about?"
"If it weren't for my help in dealing with these dirty tricks over the years, would you have been able to hold onto your position as Hokage?"
"Have you forgotten how those powerful families, led by the Senju clan, looked down on us, ignored us, and despised us when you returned after receiving your teacher's dying appointment?"
"Have you forgotten how we endured humiliation and hardship, slowly wresting back the power that originally belonged to us from the Senju and the other major ninja clans?"
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