Tsunade is a direct descendant of Uzumaki Mito, her biological granddaughter. Standing in the same row as Sarutobi Hiruzen is barely acceptable, but it can also be understood as a hint for the Hokage position.
After all, if four high-ranking Konoha members were chosen to carry the coffin, others wouldn't find it too surprising.
Choosing Tsunade, is this a signal for the next Hokage candidate?
After all, the news of Tsunade's cure from hemophobia has already spread throughout Konoha…
As for Kushina, being the last member of Uzumaki Mito's clan in Konoha, she is qualified.
Appearing at the funeral in a calm and composed manner as the new Nine-Tails Jinchuriki helps stabilize the hearts of Konoha's people and serves as a successful declaration of the Tailed Beasts' transfer to other villages, making her a good choice.
But Aomi's presence is especially intriguing.
Although Aomi joined Tsunade's Squad, officially entering the Hokage faction, her foundation is still shallow. Particularly, as an Uchiha, it evokes many thoughts.
Considering Tsunade's presence, this group of four carrying the coffin seems like Sarutobi Hiruzen has designated Tsunade as the next Hokage, while Aomi is the next successor.
As for Kushina, appearing as the Jinchuriki has its significance, seeming more like a filler.
"Lift the coffin..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen precisely and forcefully lifted the coffin with great accuracy, while Aomi, Tsunade, and Kushina exerted their strength in unison, steadily raising it and walking forward lightly.
Behind them, organized by Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, the shocked Konoha ninjas nonetheless followed in an orderly manner, maintaining the solemnity and dignity of the event.
Only Shimura Danzo stood in a daze, until Aomi lifted the coffin, he finally understood everything!
As the Hokage Assistant, he had been isolated!
In the circle of Konoha high-ranking officials, only he didn't know the arrangements for today and couldn't even disperse the crowd like Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu. He could only awkwardly move forward with the crowd.
On occasions like this, every arrangement is deeply meaningful.
Shimura Danzo's anomaly was already noted by many thoughtful Konoha ninjas as important intelligence.
Shimura Danzo clenched his fists tightly, extremely indignant, yet he could only suppress it forcibly.
[From Line Target Shimura Danzo: You've acquired the special talent Root of Konoha!]
[Root of Konoha: When engaging with Konoha faction ninjas, you will more easily discern their weaknesses.]
Aomi's hand carrying the coffin did not move at all, but inside, he was already smiling.
The special talent Shimura Danzo revealed was the most bizarre Aomi had seen, specifically targeting his own people, fitting his domineering style in Konoha…
At this moment.
Not only were Shimura Danzo's emotions shocked, many sharp ninja clan experts entered Aomi's live broadcast room—
[Sensing a strong investigative emotion from Hyuga Hizashi towards the host, now bound as a target!]
[Sensing a strong shocking emotion from Aburame Shikuro towards the host, now bound as a target!]
[Sensing a strong confusing emotion from Kurama Kurokumo towards the host, now bound as a target!]
[Sensing from Nara Shikaku, Akimichi Chouza, Inuzuka Hana towards the host…]
[...]
Almost all notable Konoha ninjas at this moment focused their gaze on Aomi, even ignoring the leading Sarutobi Hiruzen and Tsunade.
Aomi softly thanked Uzumaki Mito in his heart.
Being the third on the list, Uzumaki Mito in her final moments of life, presented Aomi with a gift…
No one understood why a ninja from the Uchiha Clan would carry the coffin and lead spirits for Uzumaki Mito, advancing silently to such a high status in Konoha's ranks?
It's crucial to note that the current relationship between the Uchiha Clan and Konoha is still very tense. None of the Uchiha members of the Konoha Guard Department were qualified to attend the funeral, not even the captain Uchiha Fugaku…
What does this mean?
Is it a division within the Uchiha Clan, or has Aomi become synonymous with the Uchiha Clan, he alone is enough?
All Konoha ninjas were unaware that this was the result of what Aomi and Sarutobi Hiruzen discussed.
Sarutobi Hiruzen proposed allowing some members of the Uchiha Guard Department to attend the funeral, but Aomi smiled and refused.
Interestingly, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not ask Aomi for a reason, merely nodding, silently remarking that it is indeed a result of Tobirama-sensei's Kinjutsu, the body being Uchiha while targeting the family…
But Aomi wasn't targeting the Uchiha, rather understanding the balance of giving and restraining, not revealing all cards at once.
Aomi wanted all Uchiha clansmen to fully realize that it's not their force causing the high ranks of Konoha to fear and compromise; only this one Uchiha is special, holding such status.
[Heart of Uchiha] this special talent, letting those without even mid-level Tomoe, in such planning, burst forth with decently valuable gold coins, making it worth Aomi's slight attention.
Aomi and the group slowly exited the square, taking Uzumaki Mito for one last look at Konoha.
At this moment, the surrounding Uchiha and Anbu widened their eyes in unison!
Uchiha Hachida, Yakumi, Tekka, and Inabi narrowly refrained from exclaiming loudly; Aomi had informed them not to be indignant about the Uchiha Clan's absence from such an important funeral, he would make an appearance.