In the days that followed, Sarutobi Ryo visited Tsunade multiple times. He wanted to learn all about the Yin Seal training from her.
During these visits, they also talked about the preparations for the upcoming Hokage Election.
The day of the election was getting closer, and the people of Konoha were more and more excited.
Some time had passed since Iwagakure had retreated. At first, everyone thought they would come back to fight again.
However, according to Ebizo, and reports from Danzo's spies, who risked their lives to sneak into Iwagakure, they managed to get important information. This came at the cost of several lives.
The Four-Tails Jinchuriki, Roshi, had argued with Onoki about the war plans. This made their relationship very strained.
Roshi accused Onoki of not doing enough research before attacking Sunagakure, Konoha, and Amegakure all at the same time.
The excuse didn't really matter; what mattered was that Iwagakure had lost.
They had lost more than half of their ninja. Iwagakure, while still able to start a major war, no longer had any chance of conquering the Ninja World.
Plus, they had also lost their Five-Tails Jinchuriki ally in the war.
Roshi eventually left in anger, meaning Iwagakure had lost the Four-Tails again.
Iwagakure had lost over half of their 10,000 ninja. Two Jinchuriki were captured or had left, and many Jonin had been killed.
Onoki couldn't handle the situation alone anymore.
Therefore... the Third Shinobi World War was clearly coming to an end.
This meant a period of small, intense conflicts.
During this time, squads would go on missions and encounter enemies frequently.
Spying and sneaking around would become the main focus of the war.
After all, with fewer people, it was impossible to guard every location, so there was always a chance of someone getting in.
Until the Great War was completely over, the alliance between Sunagakure, Konoha, and Amegakure would remain strong.
Each Kage needed to use this time to reorganize things within their own villages.
They had to prevent the alliance from breaking down in the future, and they had to recover from the losses of the Great War. Every ninja village was in this situation.
Just as Sarutobi Ryo was about to visit Uchiha Mikoto, shocking news spread throughout Konoha.
Uchiha Obito.
The young hero from Kannabi Bridge, who had somehow survived, had gotten the power of the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, and awakened the Wood Release Power!
This news caused a huge uproar in the entire Village.
As everyone talked about this unbelievable event, Sarutobi Ryo realized that this was Namikaze Minato's plan.
There were several reasons for making this move at this time.
First, it was to make Obito the new leader of the Uchiha clan.
Even though Obito was still young, his Double Two-Tomoe Sharingan, combined with the power of Hashirama's cells, made him a formidable opponent in Konoha.
This was simply a matter of talent.
After awakening his Sharingan, Obito's strength had grown quickly, and he had become one of the best in the Uchiha clan.
Anyone could see his potential.
Of course, this was only in terms of strength.
Most importantly, Obito's awakening of Wood Release was the second reason.
Since Uchiha Obito had the power of the First Hokage, he had the possibility of becoming the Hokage.
After all, the Wood Release Power was a legendary power in Konoha, and even in the entire Ninja World.
This made everyone think differently about Namikaze Minato's role as Obito's mentor and teacher.
As for the fact that Obito himself was an Uchiha - already suspected of having darkness within him - and that the Uchiha clan was a long-standing problem since the founding of Konoha, things were also changed with Obito possessing the Wood Release.
Why would an Uchiha already suspected of harboring darkness possess the power of Wood Release?
The Konoha Upper Echelon would have a headache for a long time.
Who exactly was the mysterious person who saved Obito?
And why did Obito obtain Wood Release Cells?
Why could the Uchiha, who were thought to be inherently evil, possess the power of the Senju?!
Just like in the original story... Kakashi getting the Sharingan opened up new possibilities for Danzo and Orochimaru.
In this world, Obito getting Hashirama cells or White Zetsu cells would also become another path to a new world.
If it were 10 years ago...
The Konoha Higher-ups would definitely study Obito inside and out.
However... because of the failure of the Wood Release Experiment back then...
Human Experimentation was banned by the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Now... Danzo and the other Konoha Upper Echelon could only have Medical Ninja give Obito detailed physical exams, and that was it.
Human experimentation was out of the question.
Of course, Danzo, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura would definitely pressure Sarutobi Hiruzen.
They would demand that Sarutobi Hiruzen change his mind and restart Human Experimentation.
If this were the original story...
Sarutobi Hiruzen would have used the negotiations with Iwagakure, waiving reparations, and stepping down to make way for Namikaze Minato. Danzo and the others would naturally have a chance to cause trouble.
But in this world...
Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't want to "make a mistake" and step down.
A normal Hokage Election wouldn't hurt his reputation.
And for the upcoming Hokage Election...
Because Obito possessed the Wood Release Power, everything became complex...
Should they choose Konoha White Fang as the Fourth Hokage?
This was a big question.
On the surface, people were impressed by Obito's potential.
But in reality, people respected the reputation and strength of the First Hokage.
The legendary Wood Release was such a powerful force.
However, even though Danzo couldn't use Obito for Human Experimentation...
Another test subject... the young child who was saved back then... Tenzō (Yamato)...
Also possessed Wood Release Cells.
Therefore, Danzo began to study Tenzō's power. He even considered letting Orochimaru know about this.
Sarutobi Ryo didn't panic when he heard the news about Obito.
He had even guessed that Namikaze Minato would do this.
So...
Sarutobi Ryo went to Konoha Hospital early that morning with Tsunade.
As the former head of the Medical Team, Tsunade had the authority to conduct a physical exam on Obito.
Sarutobi Ryo arrived at the hospital and saw Namikaze Minato with Obito.
Namikaze Minato had a smile on his face.
He seemed more confident about the Hokage Election.
However, Sarutobi Ryo, who had already prepared for this, had also brought another important assistant to Konoha Hospital.
Nohara Rin.
Nohara Rin, who had an exceptional talent for Medical Ninjutsu, was discovered after Tsunade returned to the Village.
During her free time, Tsunade casually talked to Nohara Rin and realized that this young girl was truly talented.
So, she immediately recommended Nohara Rin, promoting her quickly, showing her appreciation for talent.
Now, although Nohara Rin was only a Chunin, she was already a well-known figure in the Medical Team.
Today, she was personally assisting Tsunade in conducting a hands-on physical examination of Obito.
And also...
Nohara Rin looked at Sarutobi Ryo.
His expression was calm.
Nohara Rin couldn't help but remember what had happened that day, and her heart skipped a beat.
When the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, arrived in person, the diagnosis... officially began.
As Tsunade placed her finger on Obito's palm...
After a moment, Tsunade's expression became very serious.
"Indeed, it is Grandpa's cells..."
Tsunade's confirmation put everyone's minds at ease.
Some were happy, and some were worried.
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura of the Senju lineage looked disgusted.
Because of Senju Tobirama's teachings back then, saying that the Uchiha clan was an evil clan...
So... this was absolutely impossible!!!
Something must have gone wrong!
How could this Uchiha Little Kid possibly possess the power of the First Hokage!
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