[Finally something new. Danzo is not evil]
Uchiha Ryun raised his hand, signaling everyone to stop. Tsunade looked at him with a smile.
'If Ryun inherits Grandpa's title, it wouldn't be bad. The Second God of Shinobi, hehe, it feels so safe!'
Everyone stopped and prepared to listen to Uchiha Ryun speak.
"Compared to Lord Hashirama, I am far inferior in both strength and character. Therefore, I do not deserve the title of God of Shinobi, and everyone should stop mentioning it."
"Lord Hashirama was the First Hokage, renowned for his benevolence, and thus earned the title of God of Shinobi. As for me, Uchiha Ryun, I admit I cannot achieve that. However..."
Uchiha Ryun raised his head and looked at the over ten thousand shinobi. "As long as you all trust me and trust the Uchiha clan, I, Uchiha Ryun, swear to protect everyone. If any enemy dares to invade, I will make sure they are utterly defeated!"
"Konoha is the strongest!" Uchiha Ryun raised his arm and shouted, his face filled with fervor.
The ten thousand shinobi echoed in unison. "Konoha is the strongest!"
"Konoha is the strongest!"
"We are willing to go through fire and water for Lord Ryun!"
"We are willing to go through fire and water for Lord Ryun!"
For a moment, the voices surged like a tidal wave, unceasing.
Danzō Shimura looked at Uchiha Ryun and smiled. From now on, Konoha would likely become unprecedentedly powerful, and Konoha's clans would stand above those of other nations.
Now, as he looked at Uchiha Ryun, he had abandoned his ambition for the Hokage position. This wasn't bad, was it?
Danzō Shimura seemed to break free from some shackles, and his chakra advanced further, stabilizing at the Kage level. He smiled, as if finally understanding his purpose. He was born to protect Konoha, not to covet the so-called Hokage position.
Only when the villagers recognize you are you the Hokage. It is not that becoming Hokage will make the people recognize you.
With this thought, Danzō Shimura looked at Uchiha Ryun, who was surrounded by the crowd, with approval and expectation in his eyes.
Hearing these shouts, the villagers and shinobi of Konoha couldn't help but come out to watch. Uchiha Ryun signaled everyone to quiet down and reminded them to show the same respect to the Hokage as they did to him.
"The Hokage took on the responsibility in times of crisis, saving Konoha from collapse. His contributions are immense. So, everyone must remember, no matter how strong you are, you must respect and support the Hokage!" Uchiha Ryun's voice was firm and carried a warning.
"Yes!" x10,000
What Uchiha Ryun didn't know was that within twenty seconds of his words, Hiruzen Sarutobi heard them. He smiled, feeling that he had been narrow-minded before.
If his subordinate was incredibly powerful but still willing to obey him as Hokage, why should he worry about being overshadowed? From now on, unity between ruler and people would be the way forward. Developing Konoha was the top priority.
With Uchiha Ryun intimidating enemies abroad and Hiruzen Sarutobi governing diligently at home, they would surpass their predecessors and make Konoha even stronger.
Uchiha Ryun's response undoubtedly gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a boost, consolidating his position while also conveying that Konoha would not be bullied. If anyone dared to invade, they would be beaten until they lost their teeth!
Having figured this out, Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up, put on his Hokage robe, and led the Anbu to welcome them at the village gates!
As the village gates opened, Uchiha Ryun stepped forward and bowed to Hiruzen Sarutobi. "Lord Hokage, Uchiha Ryun has lived up to expectations!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi patted his shoulder, his smile blooming like a chrysanthemum. "You've worked hard, Elder Ryun. With you here, I feel at ease."
Uchiha Ryun's loyalty made him completely let go of any reservations about the Uchiha clan. If Uchiha Ryun wanted the Hokage position, all he had to do was raise his arm, and ninety percent of Konoha's villagers and clans would support him.
But now, he only wanted to be the village's guardian, supporting Hiruzen Sarutobi. So why should Hiruzen mind?
Unity between ruler and people was the path to a strong nation and military.
"Thanks to the Hokage's blessings, we achieved a great victory. Orochimaru, bring the treaty terms for the Hokage to review!" Uchiha Ryun waved at Orochimaru.
Orochimaru chuckled. This was the Konoha he hoped for. He handed the treaty to Hiruzen Sarutobi, who read it carefully.
"Ryun, well done!" Hiruzen Sarutobi said, taking Uchiha Ryun's hand and addressing the army.
"Starting today, Konoha will hold a grand feast for three days, funded by the war reparations. Additionally, compensation for the families of the fallen must be distributed promptly without delay!"
"The Hokage is wise!" Uchiha Ryun cupped his hands and stood straight, his voice loud and clear.
"The Hokage is wise! We are at your command!" The shinobi knelt and spoke sincerely.
As long as Uchiha Ryun was in Konoha, the village would be invincible. His Sage Art: True Several Thousand Hands had once again straightened Konoha's back, making it the strongest of the Five Great Nations.
"All troops, enter the village in an orderly manner. In one hour, the feast begins!" Hiruzen Sarutobi announced with a smile.
The shinobi obeyed, entering the village under Orochimaru's organization. Hiruzen Sarutobi held Uchiha Ryun's hand the entire way, their closeness unmistakable!
Upon returning to the Hokage Building, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately called for a meeting. All clan leaders of Konoha were required to attend.
Within thirty minutes, all clans had arrived. However, the seating arrangement this time was intriguing.
Uchiha Ryun's seat was placed beside Hiruzen Sarutobi's desk, symbolizing his position as second only to the Hokage. Though Hiruzen did not explicitly say it, everyone understood. If Hiruzen was the Hokage, then Uchiha Ryun was the deputy.
None of these people were fools. In those thirty minutes, they had already heard many things about Uchiha Ryun from the frontlines.
Perfect Sage Mode, Sage Arts, True Several Thousand Hands, single-handedly holding off ten thousand, defeating Rōshi, controlling Kokuō, suppressing an entire generation of young talents!
The clan leaders looked at Uchiha Ryun with fiery gazes, then at the relaxed Uchiha Hirotomo, sighing inwardly. They wished they had such a clansman—powerful and fiercely loyal.
Uchiha Hirotomo felt immensely satisfied. Before, these people had pretended to respect him while secretly looking down on the Uchiha clan. Now? Look at them, green with envy!
Uchiha Hirotomo was smart. He frequently sent food to Uchiha Ryun's home, cleaned his house, and even renovated it while Ryun was away.
It was now located right next to his own residence, just a turn to the right from the clan head's house, with a similar size and all necessary rooms.
It was no wonder Uchiha Hirotomo had earned Uchiha Ryun's support.
Uchiha Ryun remained calm. He stayed true to his heart—protecting his family, friends, clansmen, and villagers was enough. Nothing else mattered.
Even in such a serious meeting, Uchiha Ryun winked playfully at Tsunade, making the others look at her with strange expressions.
Tsunade blushed but smiled back at him with her eyes.
Everyone: 'Well, this dog food is a bit too much.'
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