Danzō Shimura was invited into the house by Ryun Uchiha. The two sat on the floor.
Ryun poured a cup of tea for Danzō. Danzō said, "Thank you."
Ryun shook his head. "It is nothing. Rather, about what you mentioned earlier, the matter of the Hokage…"
Danzō took the tea, sipped it lightly, then spoke slowly. "Tomorrow, according to the teacher's arrangement, Hiruzen will publicly step down. You will then take the stage and assume the position of the Fourth Hokage."
Ryun's pupils contracted. He had not expected Tobirama Senju to move so quickly. He had just defeated Hashirama Senju, and now he was being arranged to become Hokage.
Everyone involved was intelligent and understood each other's purposes. So, after a brief moment of shock, Ryun's expression returned to normal. This was an expected outcome.
Danzō, however, sighed inwardly. Truly, it was Ryun. Being granted the highest leadership position in Konoha Village, he could remain expressionless. If it were himself, his reaction would certainly not be so calm.
"Danzō, what are your thoughts on this? I feel some trepidation. I fear I may not be competent for this position," Ryun said with a sigh.
Danzō was taken aback. He looked at Ryun, his expression complex. If Ryun was not competent to be Hokage, then who was?
"This heavy responsibility, aside from you, Ryun, I, Danzō, will accept no one else. I implore you not to decline," Danzō urged once again.
Ryun hesitated first, then shook his head. "It cannot be. I am still too young and would find it hard to command respect. I ask you, Danzō, to speak no more of this matter."
Having said that, Ryun prepared to leave. Danzō grew anxious. "Ryun, for the sake of Konoha's prosperity, for Konoha's development, please inherit the position of Hokage. If anyone dares to gossip, this old man will certainly clean house for you!" At this point, Danzō's eyes reddened, and he gritted his teeth. This was the third time he had urged Ryun.
Ryun hesitated. "This… very well. Danzō, I will accept the position of Hokage. I ask that from now on, you supervise me on behalf of the entire village, spur me on. If there is anything I fail to do adequately, I ask you to correct me!"
Danzō Shimura bowed his head and cupped his hands. "Yes!" He was deeply moved by Ryun's sincerity at this moment, unaware that it was all deliberately orchestrated by Ryun.
The three declines and three offers made Ryun appear less opportunistic, taking the Hokage position for the greater good. It gave the villagers the impression that Ryun, wholeheartedly for the people, was undertaking a heavy responsibility.
Danzō, on the other hand, was completely taken in by Ryun's tactics. Originally, he had ambitions for the Hokage position himself. But after Tobirama Senju was revived and designated Ryun as the Fourth, he felt it was only right.
Still, he felt some regret in his heart. After experiencing this three declines and three offers, he had no more doubts. He only wanted to wholeheartedly assist and support Ryun.
Such a humble, such a pragmatic Ryun gave the feeling of a virtuous leader!
The two conversed pleasantly. Meanwhile, Hirotomo Uchiha organized a clan meeting. Because the gatekeeper had reported that Ryun Uchiha was about to become Hokage, the entire Uchiha clan was exceptionally excited.
Madara Uchiha and Izuna Uchiha also returned. Hirotomo stood up, intending to offer his seat to the two, but Madara and Izuna smilingly declined. Today, they were merely supporting players; there was no need for them to take the main seat.
Seeing the two great figures act this way, Hirotomo did not insist further. He sat in the main seat, silent. The Uchiha clansmen had no objections.
They were all waiting tonight, waiting for Danzō Shimura to leave, waiting for the arrival of the Fourth Hokage, Ryun Uchiha. After nearly 40 years, the position of Hokage had finally come to their Uchiha clan!
About two hours later, Ryun personally saw Danzō Shimura off. Afterwards, a clansman came to report.
"Reporting to the Sixth Elder, the clan head has been waiting in the meeting room for a long time," the Uchiha clansman said, cupping his hands.
"Alright, I understand," Ryun said, the corners of his mouth lifting. He followed the clansman to the meeting room.
"Right here," the clansman said, pointing to the closed door of the meeting room before retreating. With his strength and status, he was not permitted to enter the meeting room.
"Thank you for your hard work," Ryun said with a smile. Then he pulled open the meeting room door.
A group of Uchiha were kneeling on the floor. Their previously closed eyes opened one after another. A group of red eyes looked toward the door.
Ryun was already accustomed to this scene. He walked slowly into the meeting room, step by step toward the very front.
Hirotomo Uchiha stood up quickly. "Ryun, quickly, sit here!" Hirotomo pointed to his own seat, his face full of smiles.
Ryun nodded. Within the clan territory, everyone knew each other. He did not need to pretend as he had in front of Danzō Shimura. He unhesitatingly sat in the seat of the Uchiha clan head.
Hirotomo smiled and sat in the secondary seat, not the slightest bit dissatisfied.
Ryun swept his gaze around the room, then slowly spoke. "I presume you have all heard. Tomorrow, I will assume the position of Fourth Hokage."
Everyone nodded, their eyes filled with fervor. This was their Uchiha clan's first Hokage!
"Yes! We are willing to exhaust our efforts for the Hokage!" The voices of the Uchiha clansmen were unified and forceful.
Ryun waved his hand. "What I want to say is not just that. There are also some rules." After speaking, his eyes grew serious.
"Although I am about to become the Fourth, the members of the Uchiha clan must remember to be even stricter with themselves, to serve the villagers. If I discover anyone using the Hokage's name to commit crimes, do not blame me for showing no mercy!" As soon as Ryun said this, the Uchiha shinobi responded in unison, "Yes!"
Ryun nodded. Then he gave a speech within the clan, starting from the beginning of the Uchiha clan, becoming part of the Hokage's lineage…
He got everyone excited, their eyes shining brighter and brighter. They fully implemented all of Ryun's demands and obeyed all of Ryun's words.
Hirotomo also laughed at this moment. Looking at Ryun on the platform, he thought back to the beginning, when the Uchiha clan was marginalized and slandered. Because of Ryun, the situation began to gradually reverse, and they integrated into the village.
But it was not enough. Now that Ryun was about to become the Fourth Hokage, it meant that from now on, their Uchiha clan would become part of the Hokage's lineage. In Konoha's history, they would be pivotal. No one would ever be able to use the rebellion against them again!
Madara Uchiha looked at Ryun at the clan meeting, the corners of his mouth lifting. His eldest grandson had actually become Hokage, and it was arranged by Tobirama Senju.
"Hmph, that guy Tobirama Senju finally has some taste," Izuna Uchiha lifted his head and snorted coldly, his eyes full of pride for his own grandson.
"Alright, don't push your luck, Izuna. Shall we eat something together tonight?" Madara said gently.
"Okay~" Izuna, who had just been full of pride, now acted like an obedient child, acting cute.
Madara's mouth lifted. He patted Izuna's head. Izuna hehe'd foolishly with joy.
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