Naruto: Releasing Chakra Limits at the Start

Chapter 306: The Handling of the Incident from That Year

Politics is supposed to be about compromise and the art of problem-solving, but the ninjas turned it into a brute game of eliminating the people who caused the problems.

Yoru sighed. "Third Hokage, if Sasuke finds out the truth, what do you think I should do?"

The Third Hokage smiled wryly, "As long as it doesn't threaten Konoha's safety, I'll support whatever solution you want."

Minato Namikaze remained silent. The massacre of the Uchiha clan had instilled in him deep doubts about the Third Hokage's abilities.

It wasn't because the Uchiha clan was wiped out, but because there should have been a better solution. The Third Hokage could have handled it, but his leniency towards Danzo, or rather, towards the Konoha leadership, led to the worst possible outcome.

He had great confidence in the governing abilities of the three generations of leaders.

I never expected him to do something so brainless.

The third generation was naturally aware of this problem, but now that he was dead, it could only be left to his descendants to handle.

Yoru was speechless upon hearing the Third Generation's words.

"If I were you, I would have resolved it back then, but since it has already happened, there is no way to resolve it now."

"There can only be one person to take the blame. If I'm not mistaken, the Third Hokage wants Danzo to take the fall, right?"

The Third Hokage remained silent. Although he still felt some camaraderie with Danzo, he knew that Danzo was the only one who could bear the consequences of this matter.

Just as Yoru said back then, the Hokage cannot have too many blemishes.

We can't let the villagers have too many doubts about the Hokage.

Minato Namikaze remained silent, agreeing with Yoru's words.

The blame can only be placed on Danzo, since he was the one who gave the order to exterminate the Uchiha clan.

Although the Third Hokage failed to stop Danzo and bears responsibility for neglecting his duties, this responsibility is not significant and cannot severely damage the Third Hokage's image.

Even if Sasuke knew, as long as Danzo was dealt with, even if he harbored some resentment towards the Third Hokage, the Third Hokage would be dead. If he became the Sixth Hokage, he would choose not to mention the Third Hokage's mistakes for the sake of the previous Hokage's image.

This is the best way to handle it.

Yoru thought so too.

Once Sasuke learns the truth about the annihilation of the Uchiha clan, Yoru will definitely push Danzo out.

I believe Tsunade wouldn't have any objections.

Even if the two Hokage advisors had objections, they had always stood on the same side as the Hokage, so they wouldn't say anything.

The Third Hokage and Minato Namikaze remained silent. Yoru knew what they were thinking and said, "Let's leave it at that. Fortunately, the main responsibility for this matter does lie with Danzo and Itachi Uchiha, otherwise it would be really difficult to handle."

While other high-ranking officials in Konoha also had problems, their mistakes were not unforgivable.

We can clear the name of the Uchiha clan then.

Danzo is that detergent.

That is why Sasuke was destined to be the Sixth Hokage; it was a way of making amends to him.

Fortunately, even though she didn't know about the Uchiha clan, Tsunade had already decided to have Sasuke take over her position.

As for Naruto, well, I'm sorry, but he really isn't suited to be Hokage.

Yoru continued, "Naruto has always wanted to become Hokage, but I'm afraid he won't have that chance in the future."

Minato Namikaze had also served as Hokage, so he naturally knew about the exchange involved.

"If Sasuke is more suitable, then it would be only natural for him to become Hokage."

"If Naruto wants to change this outcome, then he has no choice but to work hard."

Yoru nodded and said, "If Sasuke doesn't have that ability, I won't support him. But if Naruto does have that ability, I will support him."

The Third Hokage and Minato Namikaze both nodded.

But the Third Hokage knew very well that Naruto basically had no chance.

Minato Namikaze didn't know much about Naruto.

But the third generation understands.

Compared to Sasuke, Naruto's personality is vastly different.

Previously, their potential was about the same, but now Sasuke is even stronger than Naruto.

Moreover, he is currently the strongest person besides Yoru. Regardless of strength, ability, prestige, or the support of various forces in the village, Naruto cannot compete with Sasuke, and he doesn't even have the right to.

However, after hearing Yoru's assessment of how the Uchiha clan handled things back then, the Third Hokage realized just how wrong he had been.

Naturally, he also felt a great debt to Sasuke.

If Sasuke is capable but still can't become the Sixth Hokage, then he would be ashamed even in the underworld.

However, the Third Hokage looked at Yoru and said, "It's just that I'm sorry to put you in such a difficult position, Yoru. You are more qualified than anyone else to be the Hokage."

Yoru was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "I never intended to become Hokage. Even if I didn't know the truth about the annihilation of the Uchiha clan, I would still have supported Sasuke becoming Hokage."

"Now that I know the truth, I'm even more supportive of him becoming Hokage."

Indeed, if Sasuke knew the truth and chose not to seek revenge on Konoha because of Yoru, how could Yoru possibly not support him becoming Hokage?

He didn't want to mislead Sasuke into giving up his revenge; he wanted Sasuke to act according to his own ideas.

It would be too cruel to urge him to seek revenge, but if killing Danzo alone could end the tragedy of the Uchiha clan's extermination, Yoru would be happy to do it.

Moreover, Danzo did indeed do many dirty things. His so-called actions were for the sake of Konoha, but many of them were actually harmful to Konoha.

He didn't do it for Konoha; he wanted to become Hokage.

Even if it costs him the lives of many people in Konoha, he won't care about the lives of others as long as he can become Hokage.

Can someone like that be exonerated just for saying a few words for Konoha?

Ye Yu felt that unless someone was mentally sound, they wouldn't accept it.

The Third Hokage also felt guilty, and with Yoru's presence, Konoha wouldn't be in any danger. It was Yoru's assessment of the Uchiha clan's extermination that made the Third Hokage completely believe that Yoru would protect Konoha.

Because Yoru is rational.

Just like his previous assessment of Ye Yu, Ye Yu is a rational person.

He felt that if Yoru were to become Hokage, he would definitely be a better one than him.

Because Yoru was rational, even though he knew that Sasuke harbored resentment and hatred towards Konoha, he would never allow Sasuke to destroy Konoha.

One thing at a time, every wrong has its perpetrator and every debt its debtor. The Uchiha clan wasn't massacred by anyone else in Konoha.

Even if there is a reckoning, it won't be their turn.

Moreover, because Itachi Uchiha slaughtered the Uchiha clan, he could narrow down the scope of his revenge to just a few people.

This is the best possible outcome for handling that mistake from back then.

The Third Hokage naturally supported Yoru, but he hoped Yoru could become Hokage.

In his view, Yoru's abilities were extremely strong and his strength was unparalleled. If he were to become Hokage, it would be extremely beneficial for Konoha.