The relationship between Uchiha and the Hokage lineage has only eased in recent years.

In the past, the Nidaime suppressed the Uchiha clan, as well as the Hokage's inherent distrust of Uchiha. Hiruzen Sarutobi believed that Mai Uchiha would definitely feel it.

Whether the cause of this distrust is that there is something wrong with the Uchiha or the prejudice of the second generation, there is no way to delve into it, and there is no need to delve into it.

Chicken and egg, this is a meaningless question.

In short, the current situation is that the Uchiha clan is willing to serve Konoha, provided that everyone can become truly "one of their own" - Uchiha Mai at least cannot be excluded from the Hokage candidate lineup.

If this is not possible, then it is not impossible for the Uchiha clan to move to the Kingdom of Water and take control of Kirigakure Village and become the Mizukage.

Sarutobi Hiruzen believed that Mai Uchiha had this kind of ability and strength.

First support the puppet agent Mizukage, and then win over, suppress, and divide the stubborn forces in Kirigakure Village. In a few years, he will be able to take power easily.

There is no such thing as the revenge for killing Shadow, the blood feud of two thousand ninjas that must be avenged.

The lowest-end young man Uchiha Madara, the unknown young prodigy wants to change jobs, and any ninja village will fall in love with him.

You must ask Mai Uchiha to serve as the Fifth Mizukage, lead Kirigakure Village to counterattack Konoha, and make Kirigakure Village bigger and stronger and create greater glory!

"I have a headache!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled bitterly, which cut off the possibility of continuing to suppress Mai Uchiha from the root.

If Mai Uchiha joins the Kirigakure Village and leads the Kirigakure Village to counterattack Konoha, Konoha will fall into an overwhelming disadvantageous situation.

After winning the fight, he joins again. He can do this kind of thing. Mai Uchiha's character and ruthlessness are recognized by the entire ninja world.

Therefore, we must keep Mai Uchiha's heart at ease, not to mention heavy rewards, but at least give rewards commensurate with her merits.

If you can't draw a big picture yet, Uchiha Mai is just staying at the border. If you dare to drag others, dare to do the opposite.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was particularly troubled because he saw the problem.

Among the commanders and deputy commanders on several fronts, Hatake Sakumo and Jiraiya have no intention of running for Hokage. Danzo is currently in a state of meritorious service and can be eliminated.

There are only three people who really want to run for Hokage: Mai Uchiha, Orochimaru, and Minato Namikaze.

Among the three, Mai Uchiha is the strongest, while Orochimaru and Minato Namikaze are in the second echelon. In order of seniority, they are Orochimaru, Minato, and Mai Uchiha.

What Sarutobi Hiruzen really cares about is Minato. His image, character, strength, and record are all the perfect person for Hokage.

As for Uchiha Mai and Orochimaru, one lacks qualifications and the other lacks hard records, and both of them have too strong personalities, which are a bit like the second generation.

The successor has a strong personality. What if he handles things too irritably and doesn't listen to his own persuasion after he takes office?

It's better to have Minato as a kid.

But now, Mai Uchiha single-handedly defeated Kirigakure and killed Mizukage Yagura, achieving a monumental feat.

Shadow Change Shadow, if he really needs to be rewarded according to his merits, even if he is not awarded the position of the only Hokage candidate, he must be made the first Hokage candidate.

So what position should a Hokage candidate be qualified for?

The answer is the ANBU Minister. This is the most powerful department in Konoha and the one closest to Hokage.

The current head of ANBU is Minato, the deputy head is Orochimaru, and Mai Uchiha. Some time ago, the real talker of ANBU was also Mai Uchiha.

He must at least be promoted to ANBU Minister to match his achievements.

So the question is, what should Minato and Orochimaru do?

The current Konoha Anbu is similar to the Kaifeng Mansion in the early Northern Song Dynasty. "King Yin Jing" is a default system for the crown prince during the Five Dynasties period.

If you serve as the governor (mayor) of the capital as a prince, you will be regarded as the crown prince by default.

The current ANBU Minister has such a position. The former ANBU Minister, Hatake Sakumo, still has half of the Hokage sleeves on his shoulders.

Minato was fighting hard on the Kumogakure battlefield. Even if his performance was not as impressive as Mai Uchiha's, he had still made great contributions.

If Minato is removed now, the trouble will be huge. Moreover, Orochimaru will also be affected.

Oh, old man, you first made Minato the head of the ANBU, and now you removed Minato and let Mai take over. Both of them are my juniors.

Old man, you have never thought about letting me succeed the Fourth Hokage.

Orochimaru, who has a personality close to that of Mai Uchiha, was so frustrated that it was not impossible that he would jump backwards on the spot.

If you want to appease Orochimaru and Minato, the best way is to hold back Mai Uchiha, draw a big pie and continue to let the three of them compete in a healthy way, squeezing their remaining value... No, it's motivation.

But Mai Uchiha has seen through Sarutobi Hiruzen.

In Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart, Mai Uchiha has never been the first candidate for Hokage.

If it weren't for the talent and strength he showed, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't have even made him one of the candidates.

Unless there is a last resort, such as when Minato and Orochimaru are both dead, Sarutobi Hiruzen will consider letting Uchiha Mai succeed the fourth generation.

Mai Uchiha saw through this, so he directly forced Hiruzen Sarutobi to express his stance and did not give Hiruzen Sarutobi a chance to delay.
Chapter completed!