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Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: The Fourth Hokage's Position, Is This Encouragement?

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What's wrong with this old man today? Is he encouraging me to contend for the Hokage position?

Something's not right. Today's Third Hokage really gives off a strange feeling!

Lin also couldn't understand what this old man was thinking.

"But as far as I know, people from the Uchiha Clan basically have no hope of contending for the Hokage position. They are ostracized in all aspects of the village. This position cannot fall to the Uchiha Clan."

Since the other party had said so, Lin no longer stood on ceremony and spoke some words that he normally wouldn't.

The Third Hokage didn't expect Lin to answer his question like that. He was startled, then looked at the Konoha's outline in a daze, then sighed.

Did I say something wrong?

The reality is like this. Is there anything wrong with that?

The Uchiha Clan was indeed ostracized and suppressed. This was undeniable. Since it was a fact, why was this old man laughing?

"You're right."

After a burst of laughter, the Third Hokage finally spoke: "From the Second Hokage onwards, the Uchiha Clan has always been ostracized, but have you ever thought, if the Uchiha Clan hadn't been ostracized..."

He paused there, and the Third Hokage sighed deeply, continuing:

"In fact, no one ever said the Uchiha Clan couldn't contend for Hokage, because the Uchiha Clan is also a member of the village. Since they are a member of the village, why wouldn't they have this right? Everyone from Konoha has this right."

Lin frowned, not responding. He recalled the Third Hokage's words carefully.

"As long as you are willing, you are also a member of Konoha."

Turning back to look at Lin, the Third Hokage's face showed a warm smile:

"I have never targeted the Uchiha Clan, but some of the Uchiha Clan's actions forced me to take certain measures. I am the Hokage, and I am responsible for the entire village. No matter who it is, as long as they do something detrimental to the village, they are my enemy, even if that person is from my Sarutobi clan, my family, my relatives are no exception."

The Third Hokage spoke with decisive certainty.

"As I gradually grow older, some rumors have begun to appear. That is the issue of the Fourth Hokage candidate. Most people believe that choosing from the Sannin is the most reasonable."

If these words were to spread, they would definitely cause a huge uproar. But the Third Hokage didn't care, nor was he worried that Lin would spread them:

"Tsunade has character flaws, Jiraiya is inherently lazy, and Orochimaru is too focused on personal gain."

He knew best what kind of personalities his disciples had. The Third Hokage slowly evaluated the Sannin.

"Among the new generation, the one I was once most satisfied with was Namikaze Minato. Whether it was from strength or character, now there's one more person, and that is you, Uchiha Lin. I've said that the Uchiha Clan has done too much for the village, and the village owes the Uchiha Clan a lot. Until the very end, no one knows the outcome of the Fourth Hokage candidate."

There were some things the Third Hokage still hadn't said aloud.

That is, Lin also had many flaws, especially his vengeful nature. This was the problem the Third Hokage was most worried about.

Whether it was the Uchiha Clan or the Hyuga Clan, they were indispensable clans of Konoha. The Third Hokage did not wish to see that day arrive.

Lin fell silent, and the Third Hokage also quieted down. The two stood silently on the Hokage Rock, one old, one young, looking at the outline of the entire Konoha.

"This is very appealing. I cannot guarantee whether I will be tempted, so I shall take my leave first, Lord Hokage."

Finally, Lin proposed to leave, leaving the Third Hokage alone standing on the Hokage Rock.

"Lord Hokage."

A figure appeared on the Hokage Rock. It was White Fang, who had not appeared for a long time. It was widely known that White Fang was carrying out some special missions to block everyone's mouths.

"What do you think?" The Third Hokage didn't turn his head, asking.

"This..."

White Fang's face showed hesitation. This matter concerned the candidate for the Fourth Hokage, which was not something he could casually interfere with or guess. The Third Hokage, one could say, because he was the current Hokage, had the right to discuss this topic.

"Speak."

"Yes."

The Hokage spoke, and White Fang could only open his mouth: "If a choice must be made, I would rather choose Namikaze Minato. From the village's perspective, Namikaze Minato is the most suitable candidate. Uchiha Lin is unpredictable and hard to control, with a high possibility of unforeseen circumstances."

Despite having a good relationship with Lin, White Fang still chose Minato, feeling that Minato was the most suitable candidate. Lin's unpredictability was too strong. This might help the village, but it could also bring disaster to the village.

"You've worked hard during this time. Go back and rest. Next month, return to your post. Everyone is waiting for you."

"Yes."

White Fang's body trembled. He opened his mouth but gritted his teeth, swallowing back the words he wanted to say, and left the Hokage's office.

"Uchiha Lin, the Clan Head requests your presence."

Full of confusion, Lin returned to the clan compound, and the voice of Uchiha Setsuna appeared.

Lin wondered why the Third Hokage had said these things to him today. Was he telling him to confidently contend for the Fourth Hokage position? Was he telling him to compete with Minato?

There were too many people staring at that position. From various great clans to the hidden groups operating in the village, among the Sannin, only Orochimaru was relatively enthusiastic. Tsunade and Jiraiya had never shown any intention of contending for this position.

Among the many candidates, the Third Hokage still favored Minato, just like in the original work. The difference was that there was now another candidate.

From this, one could see how big the gap was between Konoha before the Third Great Ninja War and Konoha after the Third Great Ninja War. Not to mention anything else, just in terms of Kage-level powerhouses, Konoha after the Third War was very desolate. White Fang committed suicide, Orochimaru defected, Jiraiya left the village to search for his traces, Tsunade also left the village, and Minato sacrificed himself because of the Nine-Tails incident.

For a time, the entire Konoha lost its talent, becoming empty in terms of its ultimate power.

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