Jin's shout echoed over Konoha.
Instantly, the entire village's population of over a million, whether ordinary civilians, or Ninja of civilian origin like Kakashi and Guy, or Ninja from clans like Shikaku and Choza, were all left dumbfounded.
The current generation of Ino-Shika-Cho, having a barbecue together, looked at each other in disbelief, wondering if they were dreaming.
The fat Choza even seemed oblivious to the glistening meat on the grill.
He reached out and pinched the fat on his own face hard.
"Ouch! N-no, this isn't a dream?"
Yamanaka Inoichi complained:
"How could you be dreaming in the middle of the day?"
A bead of cold sweat the size of a soybean rolled down Shikaku's cheek as he muttered tremulously:
"Th-this openly? Has Uchiha Jin gone mad?"
Like Orochimaru's thoughts, for Shikaku, who relied on his brains, to be honest, if the Uchiha Clan were to stage a coup, he wouldn't be too surprised.
But he never expected Jin to play it like this.
Is this a coup?
This is clearly a bandit robbery!
No, wait, it's even worse than bandits.
At least bandits wait until nightfall to act, right?
Who charges into the rich man's house in broad daylight like you, then shouts 'I'm here to rob you'?
"Shikaku, what should we do now?"
Inoichi frowned deeply, asking Shikaku.
His mind was also sharp, but he was equally thrown into disarray by the current situation.
They had never seen Jin's way of playing before.
"Go back! Stabilize our own clans! Then observe the situation secretly!"
The stance of the Ino-Shika-Cho Clans in Konoha was neutrality.
Whoever was Hokage, they would obey.
…
Meanwhile, in the Uchiha Clan and Senju Clan's compounds…
The members of both clans who heard this were also left speechless.
They had also anticipated that the power couple Jin and Tsunade might seize power.
In fact, the Uchiha side was even looking forward to it, eager for action sooner.
But they never expected Jin to do it like this.
'For such a big matter, shouldn't we make a detailed plan, then gradually weaken the enemy, make them lose popular support, and finally strike the fatal blow?'
'Wh-who directly draws their blades like this?'
"Ca-Captain, wh-what should we..."
In the Uchiha Police Force's Headquarters, many members looked towards Fugaku, who is now the captain.
Fugaku was also covered in cold sweat, equally unsure of what to do.
It's not surprising.
After all, in the original work, he had this slow-to-react character.
Hesitant and wavering when decisions needed to be made.
"Damn it! What are we waiting for!?"
Tekka, representative of the Uchiha Clan's hardliners and former classmate of Jin, cursed loudly:
"Haven't you all wanted to seize power too? Been displeased for a long time that third-rate clans like the Sarutobi and Shimura are above us? Now's our chance! Everyone, take your weapons and follow me! Kill anyone who stands in our way!"
After saying this, Tekka was the first to draw the short sword from his back and stride out of the clan compound.
With one taking the lead, naturally there were second and third followers.
As one of Konoha's founding clans, the Uchiha had already been dissatisfied since for three generations, there are not a single Hokage from their clan.
And the intentional or unintentional suppression by the Konoha Council had caused growing dissatisfaction among many young, impulsive clansmen over the years.
Although Jin's method of starting the rebellion with a royal flush left them a bit stunned, it undoubtedly provided an outlet for these long-suppressed Uchiha Clan's members.
In no time, large numbers of red-eyed individuals took to the streets.
Coupled with the Uchiha Clan's preference for black clothing, at first glance, they looked like Mafia.
The general villagers of Konoha, who made up the majority, seeing this scene, immediately scattered like birds and beasts, closing their shops and hiding in their homes.
After all, they're afraid of being caught in the crossfire.
However, some brave ones slightly opened a crack in their curtains to peek outside.
The Uchiha black-clad army marched in a mighty manner towards Hokage Building.
But before they were halfway, they were intercepted by another group.
"Uchiha! What are you trying to do!?"
Seeing the insignia on this group's uniforms, peeking villagers quickly recognized them.
They're none other than the Sarutobi Clan!
"Well, if it isn't the third-rate Sarutobi Clan, who've been borrowing power from the above for over twenty years just because their useless member got lucky and became the Hokage?"
Since Jin had already laid his cards on the table, Tekka and the others stopped pretending too.
They directly taunted them to their faces.
They had been dissatisfied with the Sarutobi Clan for a long time.
They're clearly just a second-rate clan, so what right did they have to occupy the most prosperous and fertile land in the village!?
"Audacious Uchiha! Do you intend to rebel?"
A Sarutobi Clan's Ninja at the front shouted.
At least in terms of numbers, the Sarutobi Clan indeed had the advantage.
It's not surprising.
After all, by the time of the Fourth Great Ninja War, other Konoha Clans couldn't even muster a platoon, while only the Sarutobi Clan had the scale of a regiment.
"Have you been power-grabbing parasites for so long that you can't even see this?"
Inabi, who is of the same age as Tekka, mocked. The next second, he directly activated his Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
He took several shuriken from his tool pouch, leaped into the air, and threw them fiercely.
"Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Flower Nail Crimson!"
The Uchiha Clan's unique Fire Release which combined Fire Release with shuriken!
"Water Release: Water Formation Wall!"
Although they lacked unique Kekkei Genkai, the Sarutobi Clan's members had one advantage over ordinary Ninja:
they often awakened two or more Chakra Natures.
Thus, their combat style was more versatile.
The fire and water collided.
Large amounts of pale white steam reduced visibility on this street to a minimum.
Yet, in such an environment, the red eyes of the gathered Uchiha Clan became even more pronounced.
"Kill them! Jin-sama has said the four elders must die today! Their clans naturally can't be spared either!"
"I've been disliking them for a long time!"
"Konoha is not the Uchiha's Konoha! Don't get carried away, Uchiha!"
"F*** you! How dare you say that? It's not your Sarutobi's either! You wild monkeys!"
The Uchiha and Sarutobi Clans battled fiercely in the central area of Konoha Village.
The scene, compared to the Konoha Crush Plan over a decade later, could be said to be even more intense.
…
Compared to the Uchiha, who rebelled as a whole clan within two minutes of hearing Jin's words, the Senju Clan was more hesitant.
Most of their young adults had basically died in the Second Great Ninja War two years ago.
Those who survived were mostly the elderly, weak, women, and children, so asking them to rebel at this time was truly asking too much.
"Tsunade-sama, what should we do?"
At a loss, the few remaining Senju Clan's Ninja could only come to Tsunade's residence to seek instructions from Tsunade, who, though not the official head of the clan, was practically the de facto leader.
"That damn kid... who does things like him..."
Tsunade, who is still in her black mourning clothes, as they're not yet finished with the mourning period, was also having a headache.
Although she had heard Jin's intentions a couple of days ago, she didn't expect him to actually act… and so quickly.
Although Tsunade disliked political intrigue, she also understood that Jin taking Konoha by forceful suppression was problematic.
The first to be affected would be the majority of Konoha's villagers, who wouldn't accept it.
After all, although he had done many disgraceful things behind the scenes, Hiruzen had put great effort into his public image.
Kindly old grandpa, the greatest Hokage in Konoha's history, Will of Fire, blah blah blah...
Although Tsunade found it disgusting, she had to admit that many clueless ordinary villagers truly bought into it.
It could be said that over ninety percent of the civilian population in the village supported Hiruzen.
If these people rejected her, even if Jin pushed her to become Hokage, could she last long as the Hokage?
Tsunade rubbed her temples in great distress.
'That kid shouldn't be this stupid.'
'What is he thinking?'
"Tsunade-nee, don't you like Jin-sama helping you?"
At this moment, Shirahoshi, sitting in the courtyard, asked softly.
Among the women Jin brought back from the One Piece World, Shirahoshi was the only one Tsunade couldn't bring herself to dislike, completely unable to hate.
Mainly because her personality was like Rin's… Non-confrontational and as warm as a spring breeze.
It was hard for anyone to genuinely dislike a little girl with such a character.
"It's not that I don't like it, it's mainly that the follow-up handling will be very troublesome."
Tsunade sighed, then shook her head fiercely:
"Forget it, forget it. Since that kid has already acted, we'll think about the future later!"
Saying this, Tsunade clenched her fair, smooth-as-eggshell yet immensely powerful fist, emitting cracking sounds from her knuckles.
"Then let's act! Speaking of which, which of those four old bastards was responsible for the command error that caused Nawaki to fall into Hanzo's trap last time? I'll go kill them first!"
Swish! Swish! Swish!
As soon as Tsunade finished speaking, dozens of masked Ninja in gray flak jackets suddenly appeared at the entrance of Tsunade's residence.
The dozens of Senju Clan's Ninjas waiting there for Tsunade's decision expressions changed dramatically.
'Anbu!?'
'No... it's Root!'
"Senju Tsunade, Danzo-sama suspects you of involvement in plotting rebellion. Come with us for a-"
Boom!!!
The Root Ninja's last word hadn't even left his mouth when a fist rapidly enlarged in his vision.
To outsiders, they only saw a slender figure instantly dash in front of the Root's member.
The fist, accompanied by a whistling sound through the air, slammed heavily into his mask.
By the time everyone reacted, that arrogant Root's member had crashed into a giant rock a hundred meters away.
The back of his head hit the stone surface, blood staining the ground.
"Borrowing Danzo's power in the village for over twenty years, you really think you're Konoha's royal guards? Acting first, reporting later, authorized by the emperor's power?"
Tsunade quipped a couple of phrases she learned from Jin, a sinister gleam flashing in her beautiful eyes as she looked at the remaining Root Ninjas.
"Capture them!"
Well, only 'capture', not 'kill'.
It can be said that compared to Jin, Tsunade was still a bit softer.
After all, in the original work's later parts, when she served as the Fifth Hokage, she could actually tolerate the two useless old farts, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, pointing fingers around her.
If it were a Kage with a temper like A's, even if he didn't have them executed, he would have at least stripped these parasites of their power long ago and told them to get lost as far as possible.
…
Compared to the Senju Clan led by Tsunade and the Uchiha Clan represented by the hardliners-
Jin, the initiator of this rebellion, was actually the slowest.
First, he didn't take this operation seriously from the start, only participating with an attitude like playing in an amusement park.
Second, many acquaintances stood in his way.
"Uncle Duy, have you forgotten what happened to Kakashi's father? You still want to work for those old foxes? Are you not afraid of becoming the next White Fang?"
Jin ignored the army of Konoha's Ninjas blocking his path, instead focusing on one particular figure in a green spandex suit with a bowl-cut hairstyle.
'The last time they met was probably at Sakumo's funeral, right?'
"I, this..."
Duy was also at a loss for how to respond.
Of course, he hadn't forgotten Sakumo's fate.
To be honest, even now he felt Sakumo's death was unjust.
'But, but the Third Hokage had ordered the full suppression of Jin.'
'As a Konoha's Ninja, I couldn't just stand by and do nothing against a rebel, could I?'
"Even if you don't consider yourself, think about your son, think about your wife. Are you really willing to lose your life for a few power-hungry old foxes? To be honest, we don't dislike you, so we're giving you a chance. Turn around and leave now, and I'll pretend you were never here."
Jin waved his hand.
To be honest, in a place full of daily scheming like Konoha Village, having a pair of simple-minded, naive father and son like Duy and Guy was truly amazing.
Although Jin acknowledged he could never become such a person himself, he didn't dislike this type either.
"I, I, I..."
Jin's words made Duy even more conflicted.
"No need to waste words on a traitor who has abandoned the Hokage! Everyone, attack!"
Before Duy could answer, a random Chunin whose name Jin didn't even know shouted loudly, waving his sword as he led a large group of Konoha's Ninja forward.
"This kind of person is a typical trash."
Jin said with a smile.
"Wind Release: Rasengan!"
"Heavens' Fire!"
Jin couldn't even be bothered to act himself.
Two petite figures blocked the path of these third-rate Ninjas, one in front, one behind.
The energies of wind and fire merged.
It resembled a weakened version of the Scorch Release: Halo Hurricane Jet Black Arrow Style Zero that the future Super Kage Naruto and Sasuke would create by combining the Rasenshuriken and Kagutsuchi.
The continuous sound of hurricane explosions and flame burning echoed, destroying everything within hundreds of meters of Konoha's main gate, leaving nothing behind.
"Does this make it clearer for you to consider, Uncle Duy? And also... Hiashi-senpai."
Jin turned to look.
Approaching from another street was Hyuga Hiashi leading the Hyuga Clan.
They had just arrived and coincidentally witnessed the shocking scene of Rin and Kurenai, two seven-year-old girls, jointly annihilating over a hundred Konoha's Ninjas.