The war ended with Konoha defeating Kirigakure.
The golden flashing Minato Namikaze defeated the Kirigakure troops with an unrivaled attitude and drove the Kirigakure troops that entered the Land of Fire out of the Land of Fire.
Even the Third Mizukage was defeated, and finally had to leave in embarrassment with the remnants of the Kirigakure.
Of course, only the overall situation on the front battlefield has been determined, and the subsequent real peace treaty has not yet been signed.
It can only be said that large-scale wars have ended, but it does not mean that peace has arrived.
The Iwagakure and Kumogakure, which Konoha had defeated before, did not sign a peace treaty with Konoha.
Konoha only defeated them on the battlefield, and to this day, small-scale conflicts still occur between Konoha, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure.
Especially Iwagakure, Konoha and Iwagakure are still engaged in small-scale battles within the borders of the Rain Country.
Although the peace treaty has not yet been signed, Konoha's main force has returned, leaving only a small number of ninjas stationed on the front line just in case.
Konoha was extremely lively that day, and almost all the villagers spontaneously lined up on both sides of the street to welcome the returning hero.
Uchiha Ming came as well, naturally. He mingled among the Uchiha clan and watched the returning troops coming towards him.
The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen stood at the front, with his two advisors Utatane Koharu and Mito Kado En behind him.
Behind the two advisors were the white-haired Jiraiya and the cold and serious Orochimaru.
Several people stood in front of the Konoha gate, looking at the oncoming large army with smiles on their faces.
The front troops were led by Minato Namikaze, followed by Fugaku Uchiha, Shikaku Nara and others.
Amid the cheers of the crowd, they had bright smiles on their faces and kept waving.
On that day, Konoha held a grand welcoming ceremony and everyone was immersed in joy.
At night, after the celebration.
In the basement of the Uchiha clan shrine, many members of the Uchiha clan who returned from the battlefield gathered in the basement.
This is not a conspiracy to stage a coup. Although the Uchiha clan is currently dissatisfied with the top leaders, it is merely dissatisfaction, and it is far from the point of wanting a coup.
Gathering in the basement of the shrine for meetings is simply an old tradition that continues.
Someone looked at Uchiha Fugaku excitedly and asked loudly: "Clan leader, will you participate in the election of the Fourth Hokage this time?"
"We will definitely support you with all our strength. Our Uchiha clan is famous on the battlefield and has made many contributions to the village. I believe that there will definitely be a place for the clan leader in this election for the position of Hokage."
"The Hokage is almost passed to the fourth generation. Isn't it time for our Uchiha clan to have a Hokage? After all, we built this village together with the Senju clan..."
"Who says it's not true? The position of Hokage has been passed down in the Senju family for three generations. It's time for us Uchiha to take the seat."
"Quiet!" Uchiha Fugaku stretched out his hand and pressed it lightly, signaling everyone to be quiet. Then he said in a deep voice: "I will not participate in the Hokage election this time. Compared with the Golden Flash and the Three Ninjas, I am still far behind."
After hearing what Uchiha Fugaku said, the person who was shouting just now suddenly stopped talking.
The name of the Three Ninjas and the title of Golden Flash are of great value and cannot be compared to that of a 'evil-eyed' Fugaku.
"Really..."
"It seems we can only place our hopes on the Fifth Hokage."
"The fifth Hokage must be our Uchiha clan. We Uchiha clan has many geniuses. Now Shisui is only twelve years old. It will be the perfect time for him to run for the fifth Hokage!"
"Ming, what do you think?" Uchiha Ming, who was immersed in the world of sealing techniques, heard a call.
He looked up and saw that it was Uchiha Tetsuka who was talking to him. The two of them could barely be considered friends.
Uchiha Ming shrugged and said, "I think we should focus on improving our strength. As long as we are strong enough, we will have everything."
"Everything else is false, strength is real." Uchiha Ming chuckled and said, "If someone in our Uchiha clan has the strength comparable to the first Hokage, Senju Hashirama, do we still need to consider the position of Hokage? Without our initiative, they will give up the position of Hokage on their own."
Uchiha Tiehuo's mouth twitched, and he said awkwardly: "Ming, what you said is true. Of course, everyone knows that strength is the foundation, but in all these years, there has only been one Senju Hashirama in the ninja world."
"Back then, Uchiha Madara, with the strongest tailed beast, the Nine-Tails, was no match for the First Hokage. To want to increase your strength to this level..." He shook his head helplessly.
Uchiha Ming shook his head, a bit speechless. He found that the people of the Uchiha clan seemed to have simple minds.
It feels black and white, like a diode.
He said helplessly: "What I mean is, as long as we improve the overall strength of our Uchiha clan, we will naturally get closer to the position of Hokage. We just need to wait."
"That's right! There is no way the Hokage line can train a qualified successor." Uchiha Tetsuka showed a look of sudden enlightenment.
Uchiha Tetsuka looked at Uchiha Ming: "We Uchiha now have Shisui, Clan Leader Fugaku, and you. As long as our Uchiha clan becomes stronger and stronger, the top leaders must consider the selection of the next generation of Hokage!"
"It's best if you can understand." Uchiha Ming patted his shoulder.
Although there are some deviations in my understanding, it is still correct.
After the complaints were vented, the shrine basement quickly became empty.
In the end, only Uchiha Akira, Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Mikoto were left.
"Clan leader, Sister Mikoto." Uchiha Ming greeted.
Now it's time to discuss serious matters.
"Ming, the trace of the Vulpix has disappeared." Uchiha Fugaku didn't waste any words and directly broke out a major news.
"Disappeared?" Uchiha Ming was stunned.
"Yes, it disappeared." Uchiha Fugaku nodded seriously and said, "Our people found traces of the Vulpix deep in the forest. It seemed to have flown away."
Of the nine tailed beasts, only the Seven-Tail has the ability to fly.
"Could it be that Uchiha Obito has taken action?" Uchiha Ming's heart moved and he thought of Uchiha Obito.
With White Zetsu and Kamui, Uchiha Obito was able to capture the Vulpix without anyone noticing.
"There are no signs of fighting at the scene, and the Vulpix has no ability to resist." Uchiha Fugaku continued.
Uchiha Fugaku looked at Uchiha Ming with a serious expression: "Ming, you should have thought of something, right?"
Uchiha Ming nodded and said, "The man who annihilated Kirigakure's Kakashi and Nohara Rin not only possessed Wood Release, he also possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan."
"Wood Release and Mangekyō Sharingan are concentrated on one person at the same time?" Uchiha Mikoto's face showed shock and some disbelief.
Uchiha Fugaku glanced at her and said in a deep voice: "Although it sounds outrageous, based on various speculations, it is true."
"I never thought that the Konoha high-ranking officials not only regained the Wood Release, but also the Mangekyō Sharingan." Uchiha Mikoto frowned and said, "Wood Release and the Mangekyō Sharingan appear in the same person. I wonder how powerful that person would be!"
Uchiha Fugaku sighed, looked at Uchiha Ming and said solemnly:
"Perhaps we must put the research on the cell transplantation of the first Hokage, Hashirama Senju, on the agenda!"