[Konoha Village]
[Conference Room]
Normally, an honorary elder did not have the authority to convene a high-level meeting. At most, they could only propose it.
But the matter Rengoku did at the border, the Third Hokage had already received it.
Even if he didn't agree, Rengoku still had other ways.
Many elders had already arrived in advance. Before the meeting officially began, everyone was whispering among themselves.
The things the Uchiha clan had done in the past few days, some knew a bit, some knew nothing at all.
So everyone was exchanging information.
Because the content was so explosive, many elders had expressions of shock on their faces.
The Third Hokage sat in the top seat, slowly smoking. Rengoku this time had silently done so many major things.
The key point was that Rengoku's combat power had already surpassed other ninja village top-tier combat forces by a wide margin.
'What exactly is Rengoku's purpose this time?'
While thinking, everyone arrived. Rengoku and Fugaku also walked into the conference room.
Everyone quickly quieted down.
When Rengoku walked to his own seat, the Third knocked on the table.
"This high-level meeting was proposed by Uchiha Rengoku."
"If there is anything to say, Rengoku, you may speak."
Rengoku smiled slightly, then opened his mouth, "Everyone knows the matter of Danzo framing our Uchiha clan, as well as the conflict that followed."
"The other factions all sent large numbers of people to test our Konoha."
"For that, Iwagakure sent five hundred people led by Kitsuchi, stationed near the Four Nations Road."
"Kumogakure, led by Yugito Nii, five hundred people, had already entered the Land of Hot Water."
At this point, everyone looked at each other, this was relatively old information.
But what Rengoku said next, many people did not know, "In addition, Sunagakure even sent Pakura of Scorch Release leading the One-Tail Jinchuriki, lying in ambush in the Land of Rivers."
"Kirigakure was led personally by the Mizukage Yagura Karatachi, arriving in the Land of Hot Water."
Before everyone could even digest this, Rengoku continued, "The wise Lord Third Hokage understood that if the outside villages knew we couldn't control or use the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Konoha would easily fall into ruin."
"So he planned to stop the enemies outside our borders."
"Our Uchiha clan received the urgent mission and bravely shouldered the task of repelling the invaders."
"Due to our Konoha's manpower shortage this time, I persuaded and reasoned with Uchiha Itachi, letting him take responsibility for the Iwagakure side."
"Our clan leader Fugaku took responsibility for Sunagakure's Pakura and the Jinchuriki."
"As for the other side, the Kirigakure Mizukage was won over by me, and we jointly dealt with the Raikage."
"From the results, our Uchiha clan perfectly completed the mission."
"We captured the One-Tail Jinchuriki from Sunagakure, Onoki's granddaughter Kurotsuchi from Iwagakure, and both Suna and Iwa could only retreat and abandon their missions."
"On the Kumogakure side, we directly defeated Yugito Nii."
"Although Raikage and Killer Bee crossed the border to pursue me, they were jointly defeated by me and the Mizukage."
As Rengoku spoke, he opened a storage scroll and tossed a thick arm onto the table.
"This invasion by the Raikage into our Fire Country also paid a heavy price, this is the arm he left behind."
"Whoa…"
Not every elder had such well-informed intelligence sources.
Some people didn't even know what had happened.
Even though Rengoku said a lot of exaggerated words, which ones were casual banter and which were the main points, everyone could still hear it clearly.
The main point was: Uchiha Fugaku captured Sunagakure's Jinchuriki, Uchiha Itachi captured Onoki's granddaughter from Iwagakure.
Most terrifying was Rengoku himself. First defeating Yugito Nii, then fighting the AB combo, and crippling the Raikage.
And publicly revealed his alliance with Mizukage Yagura.
What does this mean? Showing off strength.
Our Mangekyo Sharingan is just this strong.
Many people couldn't help stretching their necks to look at the Raikage's right arm.
Although it had been burned beyond recognition by Amaterasu, the metallic brace on it still identified it as the Raikage's right arm.
A taijutsu ninja, having his right arm broken off, what does this concept mean? It's like taking away someone's tool for eating.
Although some people had already received the information earlier, seeing the actual evidence now still made them gasp.
Even the Third Hokage, standing at the head, was momentarily overwhelmed by Rengoku's combo move.
However, on the surface, as the top leader of Konoha, the Third Hokage couldn't just sit there as Rengoku showed off his strength and completed the mission so excellently.
"At this time, Rengoku's mission was completed exceptionally well, demonstrating Konoha's absolute power."
"Making Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure people dare not invade again."
"It can be said that he has made a great contribution."
"Our Konoha has always rewarded and punished clearly. Let's all discuss what reward should be given to Rengoku."
The Third Hokage first praised the Uchiha, then kicked the ball out.
This whole series of Uchiha maneuvers had made the Third Hokage very passive.
Originally, it was planned for the Uchiha to just confront the border and show some stance, then call it off.
But instead, the Uchiha directly beat Kumogakure until they ran with their tails between their legs. Not only was Yugito Nii defeated, even the AB combo didn't gain any advantage afterward, and Raikage even lost an arm.
As for what Rengoku said about cooperating with the Mizukage, that was complete nonsense.
At the time, intel officers from all the factions were present and saw Rengoku burn the Raikage's arm with Amaterasu.
If the Raikage didn't cut off his arm, he would've been burned to death.
So that meant Rengoku had won the fight one-on-one.
As long as this was made public, Uchiha Rengoku's prestige would soar immediately.
And even if it wasn't announced, it wasn't possible to hide it. After all, all the other factions knew about it. Konoha couldn't pretend they didn't.
Now, the Third Hokage was ready to give a massive reward, but Rengoku clearly came with a purpose.
So he tossed the decision out.
The other elders were all looking at each other, no one said anything. No one wanted to be the first.
Rengoku waved his hand, "Since everyone doesn't have any ideas for now, let me talk about my own."
Everyone immediately tensed and quieted down.
Rengoku opened his mouth, "Previously, Uchiha Itachi had some misunderstandings with the Third Hokage because of the Danzo incident."
The Third Hokage cooperatively said, "Yes, it was all a misunderstanding. Now, I hereby pardon Uchiha Itachi's crimes."
No one had any objections to this. After all, Itachi had only killed a few ANBU when he defected. If even the Hokage didn't care, no one else would.
What Rengoku said next was the real focus.
"I propose that the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki be handed over to our Uchiha clan for direct control."
Here it comes.
Everyone was shocked inside, Uchiha Rengoku was aiming for actual control of Konoha.
[T/N: Badum! Tsss!]
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