Jiraiya pondered for a moment and said, "I need to go to Amegakure."
Upon hearing this, a ninja immediately stepped forward to object.
"Jiraiya, Amegakure is too dangerous. The Kazekage and a group of elites went there, but not a single one returned alive."
Jiraiya let out a long sigh. "I know, but I have a reason I must go."
After he finished speaking, he scanned the room.
"Besides me, is there anyone else more suitable?"
Jiraiya's words were reasonable. In the current Konoha, he could definitely be considered a unique powerhouse.
Except for that Uchiha who was cheating.
Everyone turned their gaze to Satoshi, then silently withdrew it.
Satoshi was appointed in a time of crisis to temporarily handle the village's affairs. If he left, the village would surely fall into chaos.
Moreover, the village was still in a state of panic. If something unexpected happened...
Compared to that, Jiraiya was very suitable. He had rich combat experience and was proficient in various Ninjutsu. Even if he couldn't defeat Akatsuki members, escaping shouldn't be a problem.
"I think..."
"I think I should go instead."
Satoshi said, "I've been to the Land of Rain before and am quite familiar with it. I've also dealt with core members of Akatsuki."
"As for Jiraiya, he has another important mission: to bring Tsunade back. This is First Hokage-sama's command."
Jiraiya looked at Satoshi in surprise. "Wait, let's discuss it after I bring Tsunade back."
"Agreed."
Jiraiya waved his hand and turned to leave the Hokage office.
Satoshi said, "Jiraiya, please don't frequent bars on this trip. Konoha won't reimburse you."
Jiraiya: ...Get lost!
Satoshi cleared his throat and said, "Everyone, the future of Konoha still depends on all of you."
"Alright, please return."
Soon, only Satoshi was left in the office.
He looked at the information from the intelligence department. The three villages, excluding Kirigakure, had been in contact more frequently recently. They probably intended to form a three-village alliance.
Satoshi guessed that they were worried about the balance of power among the Five Great Nations being broken because Konoha had developed too quickly over the years.
Coupled with Konoha taking Kirigakure as a subordinate, its overall strength had increased significantly. That's why they wanted to form this organization, hoping to contend with Konoha in the future.
In reality, this was pure nonsense. Kirigakure and Konoha had a good relationship because Konoha had thoroughly subdued it.
But what about the three of them? Each had their own ulterior motives.
Take Sunagakure, for example. Every war's beginning was inseparable from them.
Internal conflicts that couldn't be resolved were transformed into external conflicts.
After a series of battles, no one could win, and they surrendered faster than anyone else.
Afterward, they would still make demands: 'Our village is too poor, we need support, blah blah blah.'
Support your grandpa.
Hurry up and find a way to transition to tourism.
Satoshi's prediction was correct. The cooperation between the three villages was not very successful.
Among them, Iwagakure had the strongest overall strength. Ōnoki not only lived a long time but also had good abilities, managing the village meticulously.
Later, he emulated Konoha and created something called the 'will of stone.' With everyone united, they had many reliable ninjas.
Kumogakure, under A's leadership, preferred to speak with fists and would start a fight at the slightest disagreement.
A did not agree with some of Ōnoki's theories, and conflicts between them were constant.
As for Sunagakure, its position was rather awkward. It was just there to make up the numbers, couldn't contribute much, yet still wanted a piece of the pie.
Thus, the cooperative relationship between the three villages developed rifts even before it began to be established. If this continued, they might even end up fighting each other.
While they were fighting one day and discussing cooperation the next, Konoha's internal development was steadily progressing.
Hiruzen's death did not affect Konoha's normal operation.
Homura and Koharu in prison were devastated upon hearing the news of Hiruzen's death. They insisted on leaving to prevent Konoha from becoming a dictatorship of the Uchiha clan.
However, the Police Force was now fully staffed, with people on duty twenty-four hours a day. There was no chance to even escape. Moreover, once they escaped, they would be branded as rogue ninjas, on the same level as Orochimaru.
Upon hearing this, the two decided to bide their time. There would always be a day when the clouds would part and the sun would shine.
Konoha, meanwhile, took the opportunity to announce the results of the Chunin Exams. From Konoha, only Shikamaru successfully advanced to Chunin, the other contestants awaited a second attempt.
Naruto discovered that there were always people stronger than him.
Besides Sasuke, that tsundere, there were many other ninjas in his age group who were not easy to deal with, such as the equally formidable Neji.
For various reasons, Naruto came to the Senju clan compound and found Satoshi, who was farming.
"Sensei, can you teach me a powerful Ninjutsu?"
Satoshi wiped his sweat, feeling it was time to let him inherit his father's skill.
Previously, he had only taught Naruto the Taijutsu of the Uchiha and Senju clan. Naruto's physique was very suitable for this, and he made rapid progress.
Satoshi said, "Now, the skill I'm going to teach you comes from the Fourth Hokage, Minato."
"This Ninjutsu is called Rasengan. Listen to me, you do this first, then that..."
...
Time slowly passed.
Jiraiya brought Tsunade back.
Hokage Building, conference room.
Tsunade said, "I only agreed to come back. When did I say I would become Hokage?"
Jiraiya shrugged indifferently. "Whether it's you or Satoshi who inherits the position of Fifth Hokage, I fully support it."
Tsunade said, "Then let Satoshi do it. Didn't that kid inherit Kagami-senpai's will of fire and granduncle's Ninjutsu?"
"Over the years, he has also rendered outstanding service to the village. Anyway, I have no objections."
Jiraiya nodded. "I have no objections either."
Satoshi: "I have no... cough... Let's still follow the rules and vote by a show of hands."
The thoughts of the various clan heads were simple.
Satoshi had rendered outstanding service to Konoha and met all the standards in every aspect. Moreover, he had received the affirmation of both the First and Second Hokage.
As for Tsunade... she was currently in a state of slacking off, and entrusting the village to her felt somewhat unsettling.
So, Satoshi successfully inherited the position of Hokage. He also became the first man in Uchiha history to become Hokage.
After this news reached the Uchiha, the clan members were moved to tears.
How many years has it been? Do you know how many years we Uchiha have waited for this Hokage position?
Celebrate, we must celebrate!
The elders deliberated and dispatched a large number of clan members to procure various supplies.
To celebrate Satoshi becoming the first Uchiha to ascend to the Hokage position.
However, Satoshi said to celebrate after Akatsuki is completely wiped out.
I am Hokage, you are ordinary ninja, both serve Konoha.
Upon hearing this, the clan members were even more incredibly moved.
Look, this is what you call vision.
From an ordinary ninja to Hokage, Satoshi never forgot his roots, always thinking of the villagers.
This alone was enough to make a certain clan head, who only knew how to endure, learn a good lesson.
However, although Satoshi said 'later,' the Uchiha internally had a small, quiet celebration.
While they were celebrating, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Satoshi gathered together again.