hotmtlnovel Chapter 96: Chapter 96: The Shinobi World is Shaken - Another Uchiha Madara in the Making?
Chapter 96: Chapter 96: The Shinobi World is Shaken - Another Uchiha Madara in the Making?
Chapter 96: Chapter 96: The Shinobi World is Shaken - Another Uchiha Madara in the Making?
"Akira, what did you say? Uzumaki Naruto is the Fourth Hokage's son!?"
With the revelation of the seventh sin, Uchiha Akira exposed Uzumaki Naruto's true identity, leaving the entire Uchiha leadership in stunned silence.
The Uchiha leaders were well aware of how much Naruto was despised in the village, being treated as the incarnation of the Nine-Tails.
They knew that being a jinchuriki-like Naruto-meant being seen as a monster, and this wasn't unique to Konoha but was true across the entire shinobi world.
Due to the Uchiha clan's sensitive position within the village, they had never paid much attention to Naruto, let alone suspected his true identity as the Fourth Hokage's son.
The revelation that Naruto was actually the child of the Fourth Hokage came as a massive shock to them.
The other sins that Akira had listed-like the downfall of Uzushiogakure and the Senju clan- were major failures of the Third Hokage's reign, but they were not entirely definitive. The suicides of White Fang and the forbidden experiments of Orochimaru lacked solid evidence.
Even the Uchiha's exclusion from the Nine-Tails incident, or the Hokage's softness toward the Cloud Village, weren't fatal flaws.
However, the fact that Naruto, the village's hero's son, was deliberately kept in the dark and made to live as an outcast was an unforgivable sin.
The Fourth Hokage was held in high esteem within the village, and the widespread hatred of Naruto only intensified this betrayal. When the truth of Naruto's parentage was revealed, it would surely shake the entire village to its core.
As the one who orchestrated all of this, the Third Hokage's reputation wouldn't just be tarnished—it would be utterly destroyed. He wouldn't be seen as fit to be Hokage, or even to be considered a decent human being.
"Akira, are you certain about Naruto's identity? This isn't something to take lightly!" one elder questioned, though the revelation clearly left him shaken.
"Now that you mention it, Naruto does have that same blond hair as the Fourth Hokage."
"Remember the night of the Nine-Tails attack? That was the same night the Fourth's child was born. The timing fits perfectly with Naruto's age!"
"And the surname -Uzumaki. To hide his identity, they must have given him his mother Kushina's surname."
"Exactly. The Uzumaki clan is known for their strong life force and are ideal for sealing tailed beasts. Over the years, Naruto has never had an issue with the Nine-Tails running wild."
Even though Uchiha Akira had a reputation for being trustworthy, the revelation was so shocking that the elders couldn't help but express some skepticism. However, as they analyzed the situation-the matching ages, physical resemblance, the use of the Uzumaki surname, and other factors-they began to realize that it all made sense.
If this were true, it would be the biggest black mark on the Third Hokage's record, a sin that could never be washed away.
Just like how Uchiha Itachi's massacre of his clan could never be forgiven, this would be an indelible stain on the Third Hokage's legacy.
The meeting of the Uchiha leadership wrapped up shortly after this shocking revelation. They discussed the next steps, which included gathering solid evidence to back up these claims, especially regarding Naruto's true identity.
But as the other villages reacted to Konoha's coup, half a month had passed, and the official document of appointment from the Fire Country Daimyo finally arrived in Konoha.
With this document, Fugaku's succession as the Fifth Hokage became even more legitimate and recognized.
Although the Daimyo lacked military power, he controlled much of the village's economy, making his endorsement crucial.
As soon as the appointment document reached Konoha, the inauguration ceremony for the
Fifth Hokage was swiftly organized.
However, unlike previous ceremonies, this one was notably subdued.
Most of those attending were from the various ninja clans, with many of the civilian ninjas
and villagers choosing not to participate.
This response left the Uchiha clan visibly displeased.
It was clear that the absence of many villagers and civilian ninjas was a silent protest against
the Uchiha's coup and the killing of the Third Hokage.
However, this was something the Uchiha leadership had anticipated.
"That's why the Third Hokage's 'Will of Fire' was so effective."
"At least in terms of public sentiment, he managed to keep everything tightly under control."
"But once the seven deadly sins are revealed, we'll be able to completely turn things around."
As Fugaku donned the Hokage's hat, marking his official ascension to the position of Fifth Hokage, Akira silently noted the cold atmosphere.
After the inauguration ceremony, Fugaku, now officially the Fifth Hokage, made a formal address. He reflected on Konoha's past glory and shared his vision for the future.
Finally, Fugaku said, "Regarding the death of the Third Hokage, today, as the Fifth Hokage of
Konoha, I intend to make a formal statement."
These words sent shockwaves through the entire assembly.
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