Everyone in Konoha knows, in theory, the village's highest military force is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
But in reality, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is still just a child over seven years old.
Not only can he not control the power of the Tailed Beast, there was even an incident before where the Nine-Tails went on a rampage.
Led by the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Konoha leadership couldn't control it at all.
It was only thanks to the Uchiha's Mangekyo Sharingan that the rampaging Nine-Tails was subdued.
But that was only a situation where the Nine-Tails had already gone out of control.
If they directly handed over the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki to the Uchiha, it would be the same as giving the launch button of a nuclear weapon to the Uchiha.
Koharu and Homura's expressions both changed.
But the Third Hokage remained calm, "Rengoku, although your Uchiha clan repelled the enemies this time and made great contributions—"
"—but the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki currently needs a long time to grow, and if the Uchiha control the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, there is a risk of it becoming uncontrollable," The Third Hokage stopped here, wanting to see how Rengoku would play his hand.
Rengoku pulled out a fake smile at the corner of his mouth, "Lord Third Hokage, didn't you issue a public statement?"
"That with the Uchiha Mangekyo Sharingan controlling the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, the Nine-Tails would never rampage and hurt others."
"If the Nine-Tails is not under our Uchiha control, and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki goes berserk, we wouldn't know anything. By then, the one to suffer the loss would be Konoha Village."
After Rengoku spoke, the elders below murmured in discussion for a while.
What this Uchiha said was quite reasonable.
You, the Third Hokage, want the Uchiha to use the Mangekyo to control the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, but don't want the Uchiha to get close, this itself is unreasonable.
When the Third Hokage issued the public statement before, although the Uchiha exposed their Mangekyo Sharingan, they had no corresponding battle achievements, and Mangekyo was only treated as a high-level force like Jiraiya, so there was still some room for argument.
But this time, the Uchiha successively defeated Yugito Nii from Kumogakure, the A-B combo, captured the One-Tail Jinchuriki alive, and even broke one of the Raikage's arms.
It could be said that Uchiha Rengoku's strength had already reached the peak of the ninja world.
The weight his words carry now is imaginable.
The Third Hokage frowned and kept thinking, momentarily saying nothing.
Uchiha Rengoku continued with a smile, "As the principal of Konoha Ninja Academy, I'm always responsible for the academy's teaching affairs. Meeting with the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is quite normal."
"Don't tell me the Third Hokage intends to keep the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki locked at home forever?"
"Lord Third Hokage, please understand clearly, the Nine-Tails has never gone on a rampage."
"But after our Uchiha clashed with Danzo, and while your Anbu were watching over the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, the rampage happened."
"What kind of relationship your Anbu has with Root, everyone knows."
"If the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki isn't under our Uchiha jurisdiction, and a rampage happens, it's really hard to say whose trick it was."
The elders below all knew that Root used to be an organization for training talent for the Anbu.
But after Danzo took control of Root, it completely changed.
If there really are Danzo's people within the Anbu, some things truly can't be ruled out.
Koharu angrily said, "Impossible, the Anbu protecting Naruto absolutely has no problem."
Rengoku's face was full of mockery, "You say there's no problem and that's it?"
"Then explain, why did the Nine-Tails go on a rampage?"
Koharu was momentarily speechless. Even the Third Hokage and Jiraiya couldn't find the cause, how could she possibly know?
Many Konoha elders go with the flow, but more so, they need a stable environment.
If you're strong enough to guarantee Konoha's stability, then everyone will naturally submit to you. But if your people may bring chaos to the village, then sorry, no one will support you.
The families of everyone present all suffered losses during the Nine-Tails' rampage.
They couldn't possibly be indifferent to that.
Moreover, what Rengoku said was called reasonable suspicion. Even the Third Hokage couldn't pretend he didn't hear it.
At this moment, the Third Hokage was already stuck on the fire. He would never allow the Uchiha to control the Nine-Tails.
After thinking for a long time, he spoke, "The one who controlled the Nine-Tails during the rampage back then, we still don't know who it was."
"But he was definitely from your Uchiha clan. It's still uncertain whether that person is hiding within your clan."
"So the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki cannot be handed over to your Uchiha clan."
This move of the Third Hokage was tit for tat. You say my people are unreliable? Then I just need to say that the Uchiha are more dangerous.
Rengoku didn't argue whether that person was hiding in the clan. As long as there's suspicion, the fence-sitters in the village would have concerns.
"Since both our Uchiha and your Anbu are unsuitable, then let someone else in the village handle this task."
The Third Hokage stared at Rengoku, "Rengoku, who do you think is suitable?"
Rengoku spread his hands, "That's none of my business. As long as it's not the Anbu, anyone watching is fine."
"If Naruto goes on a rampage again, the one tailing him will take responsibility."
The Third Hokage didn't expect Rengoku to retreat so quickly.
After a moment of thought, even if no matter who it's handed to, they would still lose the actual control of the Nine-Tails, but right now, the Nine-Tails is just as unusable in their hands.
As long as for now, it's not the Uchiha controlling the Nine-Tails, that's enough.
As for the future, he doesn't have time to think about the future anymore. The Uchiha clan has already risen and can no longer be stopped.
The only question now is, which ninja clan is suitable?
The Third Hokage swept a glance around, "Since that's the case, which family is willing to take on this task?"
Right now, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is a hot potato. Even if there is gain, it's unlikely within the next few years, and if the Nine-Tails goes berserk, they'll be held responsible.
All the elders looked at each other, and their gazes fell upon several major clans.
The Ino-Shika-Cho trio, Utatane, Mitokado, and Shimura elders.
Utatane and Mitokado need not be mentioned, they are advisor elders.
As for the Shimura clan, it doesn't consist of just Shimura Danzo. The clan size isn't small either.
But in his early years, Shimura Danzo drained the clan of blood and didn't give back anything to the Shimura clan.
So the Shimura clan no longer sides closely with Danzo. Instead, they're closer to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
The clan head Shimura Miyosuke is also an honorary elder, but usually keeps a low profile and follows the crowd.
After scanning the circle, the Third Hokage saw all the elders sitting as if meditating, pretending not to hear.
He turned to look at Nara Shikaku. The Nara clan is always clever and should have a proper idea.
"Shikaku, do you have any thoughts?"
Shikaku reluctantly opened his half-closed eyes. He really didn't want to get involved in this muddy water.
But since the Third Hokage asked, he couldn't stay quiet.
Shikaku scanned the room, "Hmm, Hokage-sama, there's one clan that's more suitable, but they didn't attend."
The Third Hokage instantly understood what Shikaku meant, "You mean the Hyuga clan?"
Shikaku nodded, "The Hyuga clan possesses the Byakugan and can sense chakra flow at any time. They are the most suitable."
As he spoke, he cast a barely noticeable glance toward the Uchiha side and signaled the Third Hokage with his eyes.
The Third Hokage lowered his head and thought briefly, then ordered the nearby Anbu, "Go bring Hiashi over."
"Yes."
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