The next day!
Danzo once again arrived at the audience hall of the Daimyo's Mansion.
"Lord Daimyo, I wonder if you have an answer regarding yesterday's matter?" Danzo asked straightforwardly after seeing the Daimyo.
"Danzo, after a night of thought, I feel you are right. Matters like treason and rebellion absolutely cannot be ignored, even if the other party are ninja!" the Daimyo said in a deep voice.
"So, after careful consideration, I have decided to agree to your request.
I will publicly legitimize your cause and denounce the Uchiha clan.
Furthermore, to show my support, I have decided to lend you the Twelve Guardian Ninja and the three hundred ninja from the Daimyo's Mansion.
I hope you can successfully annihilate the Uchiha," the Daimyo said.
"Thank you, Lord Daimyo!" Danzo quickly thanked the Daimyo.
Although, the moment the Daimyo lent the Twelve Guardian Ninja and the three hundred ninja to Danzo, Danzo sensed something was wrong. He became vigilant in his heart.
But, he did not refuse.
Because, in the upcoming counter-attack on Konoha, it was the time when manpower was most needed.
At such a time, the Daimyo was sending so many ninja. Such useful cannon fodder. Why not take them?
No matter what the Daimyo was planning, Danzo was confident that as long as he was on guard, any conspiracy would be impossible to succeed.
Seeing Danzo agree without a hint of suspicion, the Daimyo couldn't help but rejoice inwardly.
"Then Danzo, when do you think I should publicly issue a statement to support the counter-attack on Konoha and denounce the Uchiha?"
"Let's wait until my army is fully assembled before you make the statement," Danzo said after some thought.
Although he wished the Daimyo would make the public statement right now to support the counter-attack on Konoha and denounce the Uchiha, he also knew that doing so now would do more harm than good. He forced himself to hold back.
"Alright, we'll do it then," the Daimyo nodded.
"Yes!" Danzo responded.
Not long after, Danzo left the Daimyo's Mansion!
At the same time!
Konoha.
It was also unusually lively at this moment.
Because today was the day of Uchiha Shin's inauguration as the Fifth Hokage.
Even though the villagers, due to years of propaganda and suppression by Sarutobi Hiruzen and others, disliked the Uchiha, and even feared them.
But under the mobilization of the various elders and advisors, in front of the Hokage Building, there was a sea of people!
Hokage Building, rooftop.
Uchiha Setsuna checked the time every now and then.
Uchiha Shin, on the other hand, was wearing a white Hokage robe, sitting leisurely to the side drinking tea.
The Hokage hat was placed on the table.
Izumi would occasionally refill his tea, peel some fruit, and feed it to Uchiha Shin.
Truly comfortable.
The group of elders and advisors watching this scene from the side all sighed with emotion.
They had never seen such a laid-back Hokage.
Especially Shikaku. He remembered when Minato became the Fourth Hokage, he was extremely nervous.
Compared to Uchiha Shin now, it was a completely different picture. No comparison, simply no comparison.
"Fifth, it's almost time!" Uchiha Setsuna suddenly reminded him.
"Is it ten o'clock already? In that case, let's get it over with and call it a day!" Uchiha Shin responded.
"Brother Shin, do your best!" Izumi cheered for Uchiha Shin.
Uchiha Shin smiled, directly held Izumi's small face, and gave her a hard kiss in front of everyone.
"Don't worry, I will!" Uchiha Shin laughed heartily, picked up the Hokage hat, and walked towards the edge of the Hokage Building.
Watching this scene, everyone couldn't help but reveal a knowing, fond smile.
"It's great to be young!"
Leaving only Izumi sitting there, blushing.
Uchiha Shin stood at the edge of the Hokage Building, looking down at the masses below. A heroic spirit surged from the bottom of his heart.
"From this day forward, I, Uchiha Shin, am the Fifth Hokage..."
Roar...
The shills, who had been arranged long ago, roared excitedly the moment Uchiha Shin finished speaking.
The other people saw this and followed suit, roaring as well.
When Sarutobi Hiruzen led Konoha, our lives were just so-so.
Now it's been replaced by someone from the Uchiha clan. I wonder if he can bring about something new.
Let's just wait and see!
The people below didn't care who became Hokage.
They only cared about who could make their lives better.
They had experienced life under Sarutobi Hiruzen's rule. Now, it was time to experience life under Uchiha rule.
After the inauguration ceremony ended, Uchiha Shin returned to the Hokage's office.
Uchiha Setsuna and the other advisors returned to the offices Uchiha Shin had assigned them to continue their work.
Because Uchiha Shin didn't handle administrative affairs, those elders and advisors had a huge pile of paperwork to deal with every day.
However, these administrative tasks were under a responsibility system. Everything was traceable. Whoever handled a matter would be held accountable by Uchiha Shin if a problem arose.
So, every day, Uchiha Shin only needed to sign some documents.
While those advisors were so busy they couldn't stop.
Hokage's office!
At this moment, Uchiha Shin was sitting in his chair, listening to Uchiha Tekka's report.
"Lord Fifth, new intelligence has come from the Capital of the Land of Fire!" Uchiha Tekka said.
"Let's hear it!" Uchiha Shin said.
"First, Shimura Danzo has officially met with Jiraiya, Tsunade, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, and Sarutobi Asuma.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke agreed to dispatch the Sarutobi Army to help Shimura Danzo, but the specific number is unclear.
Second, after meeting with Jiraiya, Tsunade, and the others yesterday, Shimura Danzo went to the Daimyo's Mansion to seek an audience with the Daimyo. He went again today.
Shimura Danzo has likely reached some kind of cooperation with the Daimyo!" Uchiha Tekka said gravely.
"Well, in that case, let's just wipe out the Daimyo's Mansion along with them!" Uchiha Shin said nonchalantly.
To this, Uchiha Tekka had no objection.
"Anything else?" Uchiha Shin asked.
"Nothing else. I will take my leave!" Uchiha Tekka said.
"Go on!" Uchiha Shin responded, dismissing Uchiha Tekka.
Afterwards, he pulled the nearby Izumi into his arms!
"Brother Shin, you're being naughty again!" Izumi said with a coquettish pout.
"I'm idle anyway. Naturally, I should do something fun! Don't you like it, Izumi?"
Uchiha Shin's hands were misbehaving as he teased Izumi with a wicked smile.
"But, this is the Hokage's office!"
"It's not like we haven't played in here before!"
"..."
Night.
Izumi had fallen into a deep sleep.
Mikoto was docilely kneeling on the tatami mat like a puppy, busying herself.
Uchiha Shin stroked Mikoto as if stroking a puppy.
"Aunt Mikoto. You're getting more and more skilled. Not bad!"
"It's all because the Clan Head taught me well!" Mikoto looked up at Uchiha Shin and said fawningly.
"But don't get complacent. There's still a lot of room for improvement. You must continue to work hard!" Uchiha Shin said with a smile.
"Yes!!"
Mikoto lowered her head again.
"By the way, how is Uzuki Yugao now?" Uchiha Shin asked.
"She's about to break!" Mikoto said with a smile.
"Then put in more effort!"
"Hai!"
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