"This... Lord Hikarikage, I cannot shoulder such a heavy responsibility."
"Kagami, I believe in your ability."
"Work hard, I will support you from behind."
"Now the family needs you, Konoha needs you. Senju Tobirama is no longer sufficient to lead Konoha forward."
Uchiha Kagami found it hard to accept for a moment, his whole head spinning.
As an Uchiha clansman, he wasn't unaware of the grievances between the family and Senju Tobirama. The current relationship between the two sides was more than just bad; it was absolutely terrible.
However, he had never thought that one day he would have the opportunity to compete on the same stage as his master, Senju Tobirama.
But Uchiha Makoto's attitude was very firm.
Although he wasn't particularly familiar with Uchiha Kagami, and much of his understanding was limited to intelligence on paper, Uchiha Makoto still believed in him.
...To be precise, he didn't believe in Uchiha Kagami's ability, but in Senju Tobirama's ability.
Senju Tobirama's eye for talent was very sharp. None of the young people he valued were pushovers.
For example, the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen. He rose from humble beginnings and was appointed in a time of crisis as a scapegoat. He followed his teacher Senju Tobirama to sign a peace agreement with Kumogakure, but when they returned, Senju Tobirama was dead, and this group of Kage guards came back holding the "Testament of Succession."
According to normal logic.
Neither the Senju Clan nor the Uchiha Clan would tolerate this so-called "Hokage Successor" Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Any random charge could take him down, eventually leaving Sarutobi Hiruzen to commit suicide in the Anbu dungeon with a dozen shurikens in his back.
That would be the normal ending.
But Sarutobi Hiruzen not only secured the position of Hokage but also stabilized the complicated situation inside and outside Konoha at that time. Moreover, he was the longest-serving Hokage among all generations.
Under his rule, the Senju Clan vanished from Konoha.
The Uzumaki Clan was exterminated.
The Uchiha Clan struggled for decades, but their final fate was also extermination.
Theoretically, the forces that posed the greatest legal threat to Sarutobi Hiruzen's position as Hokage—Konoha's two founding clans (Senju, Uchiha) and the "relatives by marriage" force closely related to the founding clans (Uzumaki Clan)—were all wiped out during Sarutobi Hiruzen's administration.
Being able to achieve all this and finally die on the battlefield leaving behind a good reputation.
It can be said that the methods behind Sarutobi Hiruzen were undeniably powerful.
There was also Shimura Danzō, the Second Shadow Hokage, the Five-and-a-half Hokage, founder of Root, and a major participant in the extermination of the Uchiha Clan.
Additionally, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, although always playing background roles, lived all the way to the Boruto era. Even in their old age, they still dictated terms during Naruto's tenure as Hokage. They could be called the veterans of five reigns in Konoha.
Barring any accidents, these two would also have a good end, and the families behind them would flourish for a long time.
So..... Uchiha Kagami's ability, logically speaking, shouldn't be bad either. With proper training, he should be on the same level as the Konoha F4.
Anyway, he was definitely stronger than the Uchiha clan elders in front of him.
"Makoto, maybe reconsider."
"Leaving aside Kagami's identity, he is ultimately too immature. It should be us clan elders..."
Voices of opposition rose again.
The Uchiha clan elders were obviously unwilling to hand over this power to the "identity-sensitive" Uchiha Kagami.
Moreover, they themselves had opinions about Konoha's internal reform.
They actually wanted to find an opportunity to destroy Senju Tobirama's "treasonous" reform plan, and then wait for Senju Tobirama to make another mistake to mobilize the family's power to impeach Senju Tobirama and finally drive him out of the Hokage's office.
Uchiha Makoto looked distantly at the Uchiha clan elder who spoke.
What he hated most were those old guys who put on airs based on seniority, especially speaking in such a condescending tone.
In Akatsuki Village, such old guys had either gone home to retire or had gloriously sacrificed themselves for Akatsuki Village.
But this wasn't Akatsuki Village after all. The clan elders in front of him indeed held high positions and weight in the family, possessing both prestige and strength, so he still had to convince them.
Uchiha Makoto thought this in his heart, but he still didn't waver in his intention.
"Immature?"
"Kagami is already a Konoha Jōnin and has participated in many A-rank missions. I think he can fully shoulder this responsibility."
"On the contrary, all of you clan elders should choose to let go and cultivate the young people of the family as much as possible, giving them enough opportunities. In this way, you can also be much more relaxed, just having time to go home and play with your grandchildren, enjoying your old age."
This wasn't a very good topic.
Considering the legacy of the Warring States period and realistic factors, the mortality rate of ninjas was very high.
For ninja families to have more children, early marriage and pregnancy were normal for ninjas.
Although most of these Uchiha clan elders in front of him had grandsons and granddaughters, their ages were generally not that old. On the Blue Planet of his previous life, they could even be said to be in their prime.
The possibility of making this group of people withdraw from the family's center of power now was almost zero.
But this wasn't important.
Uchiha Makoto just wanted to express his attitude.
Currently, Uchiha Makoto still had blood ties with them and didn't want to be absolutely ruthless.
Moreover, having the blood of fellow clansmen on his hands would be very troublesome if not handled cleanly; that guy Senju Tobirama would catch Uchiha Makoto's handle.
But this patience would sooner or later be exhausted by their stupidity.
At that time, at worst, let them all sacrifice for Konoha.... Tobirama, in the future, clearing out these old Uchiha guys will probably require your efforts.
"Makoto, what do you mean by this?"
"Yeah, don't think just because you are the Hikarikage and glorious outside, you can make irresponsible remarks about us."
"I'll tell the truth, I don't agree with this matter. Kagami's identity is really unsuitable for such a heavy responsibility."
"....."
Uchiha are Uchiha after all, each one incredibly arrogant.
Hearing words they didn't like, these Uchiha clan elders dared to huff even when facing Uchiha Makoto.
Uchiha Makoto rolled his dead fish eyes, too lazy to pay attention to these squawking clan elders.
His eyes looked towards the Uchiha Grand Elder.
"Grand Elder, once I make up my mind about something, it won't change."
"You have the highest seniority here, and everyone is willing to listen to your opinion, so do you support me doing this?"
"....."
"Makoto, alright, the clan elders are also doing it for the family. I agree to this matter."
After a moment of silence.
The Uchiha Grand Elder finally chose to yield.
He knew that nowadays, the Uchiha Clan couldn't do without Uchiha Makoto's help no matter what.
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