Chapter 95: Chapter 95 Sako's Decision, I Want To Be Hokage
"hha hiehie...
This is so much fun!
First Generation, Second Generation, I also want to know your stance on the Uchiha.
Let me remind you, the current Uchiha clan was wiped out by Konoha's senior leadership a few years ago.
Now, all that's left are avengers driven by resentment!"
Seeing such a chaotic scene, Orochimaru couldn't help but laugh out loud.
The faces of the First and Second Generations froze simultaneously, their minds full of question marks.
The Uchiha... dead?
Then who are these people?
"Orochimaru, don't speak nonsense!
The Uchiha were not exterminated by Konoha's high-ranking officials.
I originally intended to mediate the conflict peacefully, to allow the Uchiha to continue serving Konoha.
But Danzo and some others insisted on going their own way, which led to the Uchiha tragedy.
I won't deny that the Uchiha massacre did bring me some relief, but that was never my original intention!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen, once again, became the Roaring Emperor, expressing his true feelings.
"Monkey, you've disappointed me so much...
As a Hokage, how could you think this way!
Tobirama, is this the Third Generation you chose?"
The First Generation heard Sarutobi Hiruzen's words and turned to Tobirama, expecting him to respond, and shouted loudly.
"Brother, although Sarutobi's words are harsh, I understand his thoughts completely.
As expected of my chosen heir!
Danzo, however, has misunderstood my intentions.
His perspective is too narrow.
I don't see the Uchiha as enemies but as allies I can trust.
I am personally biased against the Uchiha, but that's just my personal issue.
In politics, I treat the Uchiha the same as anyone else!
Once, I had a subordinate like Kagami, and it was the Uchiha who transcended the boundaries of their clan.
Of course, I can't deny that the Uchiha are a source of unrest in the village.
The Uchiha are indeed a family cursed by the Sharingan, but they are also a family of love.
Through my research, I found that whenever the Uchiha lose love, their minds trigger a unique energy, a special Chakra, that causes them to go to extremes.
Especially when awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan, it often changes their thoughts and perceptions.
Therefore, I prefer to call it the "Eye of the Soul"!
This represents the Uchiha's love, but also where the instability lies.
Because of this, the Hokage must direct this power correctly.
We need to make the Uchiha into qualified Konoha Shinobi.
But because of this, the Uchiha cannot become high-ranking members of Konoha, or even Hokage!
Once they lose their love, it leads to paranoia, similar to psychosis.
For Konoha, this does not make them suitable leaders."
The Second Generation looked at the First Generation with a cold expression and said calmly but clearly.
This well-organized analysis caused Hashirama, who was so clever, to pause for a moment.
"You're just making excuses, Second Generation.
In the end, you just don't want the Uchiha to become Hokage!
You also don't want the Uchiha to rise within Konoha's leadership.
Bringing up all these reasons is just a way to cover up your hypocrisy.
Second Generation, Third Generation, Danzo...
You are all raccoons who use me, the Uchiha, as mere tools!"
When Fugaku heard the Second Generation's explanation, his lungs nearly exploded. He yelled angrily with a red face.
"Sasuke, don't you want to know the truth behind the genocide?
Then let me tell you today!
Due to the so-called guidance of the Second Generation, the Uchiha established the Konoha Guard to maintain law and order within the village.
The Konoha Guard not only had law enforcement powers but also certain supervisory powers.
At first, everything was fine.
But as time went on, the conflict between the security team and the people of Konoha grew worse.
After the Nine-Tails Incident, the suspicion and surveillance of the Uchiha reached their peak.
What started as spying eventually escalated into open confrontation.
The villagers also grew increasingly hostile towards the Uchiha because of various incidents.
In the end, the clan couldn't bear this life and proposed a forceful change!
It was then that Itachi and Shisui tried to act as a bridge and peacefully resolve the conflict between Konoha and the Uchiha.
For this reason, I suppressed the voices of rebellion in the clan, hoping for a turnaround.
This false peace lasted for a while but finally exploded when Shisui committed suicide!
You already know the final outcome.
Itachi joined forces with Danzo's Root and an unknown Uchiha masked man to launch the Uchiha massacre plan.
Now that I think about it, that masked man might have been the Uchiha who summoned the Nine-Tails!
But that's no longer important.
Sasuke, this time, I will lead the Uchiha and tear apart Konoha's hypocrisy.
The Uchiha can still be a good Hokage!
And you, the Fifth Hokage, will have our support."
Fugaku turned to look at Sako with a pale face, explaining his understanding and speculations about the Uchiha Genocide Night, as well as his own hopes for the future.
Fugaku's decision surprised everyone present!
He actually wants to make a twelve-year-old child Hokage??
What a mess this is!
"Well, that guy... Why did he stand by Konoha? How could he have the heart to kill his parents and clan members?"
After Sako learned the truth, she didn't pay attention to the Fifth Generation's proposal. Instead, she looked at Fugaku with red eyes and asked in disbelief.
"Even though it might be hard for you to accept, I still want to tell you—Itachi did it for peace, and for your life.
If a coup had been launched, Konoha would have fallen into civil war, which could have triggered another ninja war.
This was also the third reason I hesitated at the time.
The Uchiha also longed for peace.
In the end, Itachi chose to stand with Konoha and take the lead!"
Fugaku froze, his face filled with embarrassment as he licked his lips nervously.
If the clan knew that the couple had sacrificed themselves willingly, he wouldn't know how to face them.
"Fugaku, don't talk nonsense!
It was a deal between Itachi and Danzo, and I only found out after the fact.
Itachi made another deal with me to prevent Danzo from getting his hands dirty.
He took on this crime alone and asked me to guarantee Sako's personal safety.
I also kept my promise, allowing Zuo An to grow steadily."
Sarutobi Hiruzen argued involuntarily after listening to Fugaku's explanation.
Danzo... Fugaku...
"You mean... Itachi did all this for me, for the clan's extermination and defection?"
Sako was stunned by the Third Generation's words. Her pretty face was stained with tears as she spoke in surprise, her expression pale.
This kind of result was unacceptable to Sako!
Was her hatred all these years just ridiculous self-righteousness?
"That's right!
That was our deal. As for what he thought, you'll have to ask him."
Though Sarutobi Hiruzen had many reservations, he admitted the truth.
After confirming this fact, Sako's pupils trembled. The tears on her face ran down her cheeks again as her thoughts whirled like a violent tide...
After a while, Sako's eyes filled with determination.
No matter what the reason was, she couldn't accept that her parents were killed.
She couldn't recognize Itachi as her brother anymore!
"First Generation, if I want to become Hokage... Would you agree?"
Sako looked at the First Generation with a determined expression and asked.
Sako had already figured it out. All of this was caused by the distrust between both parties.
Now, the only way to reconcile was to become Hokage, to unite Konoha and the Uchiha!
The First Generation's stance was Sako's last hope for the Hokage series.
"Hahaha...
I have no problem with that!
Back in my time, I wanted to make that guy Madara my First Generation successor.
As long as you can manage the relationship between Konoha and the Uchiha well, I have no problem."
The First Generation scratched his head and said with a smirk, looking at Sako with a softer gaze, as though he were seeing the old Uchiha Madara!
Just now, Sako's declaration to protect her family had earned the First Generation's recognition.
He believed that Sako was just like Madara.
She would guard Konoha like family.
"Impossible!
The Uchiha can't become Hokage. It would bring disaster to Konoha.
Moreover, you're a Uchiha with Mangekyō Sharingan.
Your mindset has already become paranoid in certain aspects.
The evil of the Uchiha will directly affect your Chakra."
The Second Generation, seeing his naive brother acting foolishly again, immediately stopped him.
He placed a hand on the First Generation's shoulder and activated his sensory ninjutsu.
In the next moment, the Second Generation was stunned.
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