Naruto Time Control

Chapter 206: Fifth Hokage

"..."

Hearing Yeruashi's words, everyone present froze for a moment and then started whispering among themselves, ignoring Koharu's green face.

"Stop talking..."

Hiruzen sighed helplessly and said, "Elder Koharu is only trying to reduce Konoha's economic expenses. So, do you all have any other issues?"

The conference room was silent for a while.

Many of the people present looked at Yeruashi.

The silence was interrupted by Fugaku's calm voice: "Sandaime Hokage-sama, it has been a month since the funeral of the Fourth Hokage, so it is somewhat inappropriate for us to keep bothering him with the affairs of Konoha, I think that for the sake of the people , it is time to elect the Fifth Hokage."

These words made Hiruzen, Koharu and Homura visibly stiffen, and the same thought went through their minds at the same time.

The time has come.

Fugaku paused and continued calmly, "I am nominating the ninja, Hatake Yeruashi, as the Fifth Hokage, what do you think of that, Hokage-sama?"

The conference room was silent again.

Koharu said in a deep voice, "The merits and strength of the Elite Jounin, Hatake Yeruashi, are enough to become the Fifth Hokage, but isn't he still too young?"

He understood that it was impossible to stop him, it was only a matter of time before Yeruashi became Hokage, but at best he could only try to delay it.

Hyuga Hiashi, who was sitting next to Fugaku, said, "Among the Great Ninja Peoples, there is already precedent for the Hokage takeover at the age of fifteen. So we can have the inauguration next year, at which time Yeruashi-sama will be fifteen, and he is also the Jinchuriki of the Kyubi. I don't think there is a more worthy candidate to become the next Hokage."

Hiashi had already changed his manner of addressing Yeruashi.

In his opinion, making Yeruashi the next Hokage was already inevitable.

"Jinchuriki of the Kyubi..."

Hiruzen looked at Yeruashi, who was sitting nearby, and wanted to curse. Haven't you seen the Kyubi sleeping outside the village all day? What kind of Jinchuriki!

Apparently, there's something special about the Kyubi that allowed it to split its chakra at will.

Homura hesitated for a moment and said, "There is nothing wrong with making Yeruashi the Fifth Hokage, however, at this point, I would recommend that he take the position of Assistant Hokage to familiarize himself with the internal affairs of the village, in which case, the transfer of the position will be smoother."

When discussing this issue with Koharu, they came to a consensus, since there is no way to stop Yeruashi from becoming the Fifth Hokage, then it is necessary to delay it as long as possible, they can't just give up everything and retire early.

"I don't think there's any problem with that."

Shikaku Nara put down the documents and said, "Hiruzen-sama also took over without a transfer process. Now all the departments in Konoha are stable, so there will be absolutely no problem with familiarization after taking over, there is no need for additional time for adaptation"

Koharu frowned and said, "But it happened during the war..."

Shinku Yuhi said softly, "Elder, don't forget that the current peace is due to Lord Yeruashi."

After Shinku Yuhi's words, other ninja also began to express their opinions.

With the exception of the discontent of a few ninja who were loyal to Hiruzen to the end, all other ninja, including the heads of large clans, almost unanimously supported Yeruashi.

The superiors of Konoha came to a consensus, since the time of the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, such a scene has rarely occurred in the village

"Yeruashi, what is your opinion on this?"

Hiruzen spoke to Yeruashi, his voice heavy.

Yeruashi smiled slightly and said, "I may be too young to take over as Hokage at this time, but still.... There are some things I've thought about and it's best to announce them."

After saying that, Yeruashi took out a document and threw it to Hiruzen.

The third Hokage took the document and began to read it carefully.

His gaze immediately froze.

"Lord Hokage, what is it, perhaps you should read it out loud?"

Uchiha Fugaku looked at Hiruzen and spoke flatly.

Hiruzen's fingers trembled slightly and he looked at Yeruashi, then looked at Koharu and Homura sitting next to him, his look made Koharu feel very bad.

"Hokage-sama, please read it."

Hyuga Hiashi said in a deep voice.

The other ninja also looked at Hiruzen with undisguised interest. josei

Hiruzen looked around the conference room, which was now completely out of his control, he opened his mouth with difficulty and began to read the contents of the document in a deep voice.

This was information about the assets Homura and Koharu had withdrawn from the Konoha economy during their time as Hokage advisors.

The total amount exceeded two billion Ryo!

In fact.

Part of these funds belonged to the dark side of Konoha.

Koharu and Homura directed a significant portion of these funds to Danzo, to support and develop Root, as well as to support Anbu activities.

But even so, Koharu and Homura were still not clean enough in this, taking a certain portion of the funds for personal use.

This matter had never been investigated before, because Konoha was under the control of Hiruzen, Koharu and the others, but in these two months, the situation in the village had changed a lot.

The conference room was plunged into silence.

Everyone present looked at Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado.

Of course, everyone knew about this flow of money directed to Anbu and Root, and they also knew that Homura and Koharu, through whom these funds had passed over the years, probably did not have clean hands.

Koharu and Homura's behavior confirmed this. The faces of the Hokage's two advisors twisted into unpleasant grimaces, they wanted to say something in their defense, but the facts provided could not be refuted.

"The interrogation department."

Yeruashi's calm voice echoed in the silence.

"I'm listening!"

The commander of the interrogation department immediately rose from his seat.

Yeruashi waved his hand as he said, "Take them and conduct a thorough interrogation. Confirm where all the stolen funds went...every last Ryo."

"I understand!"

The interrogation department commander approached Koharu and Homura, then said in a deep voice, "Advisors, follow me."

Koharu and Homura looked at Hiruzen, about to say something, but Yeruashi snapped his finger, creating a bullet of air that landed on the bodies of the two advisors.

Auge!!!

Koharu and Homura flew backwards, crashing into the wall and spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"Yeruashi... you!"

Hiruzen stood up abruptly and exclaimed.

Yeruashi looked at him blankly and said, "I think it would be more correct to impose the punishment after the interrogation, according to the laws of Konoha, don't you think so, Sandaime?"

Hiruzen frowned heavily, but when he saw many indifferent eyes in the meeting room, he returned helplessly to his seat, saying, "You're right, that's what we'll do."

He had been looking forward to this day.

But he hadn't expected Yeruashi to be so tough and decisive.

This was far from being as simple as depriving Koharu and Homura of power and authority, Yeruashi intended to bind them to the pillar of shame.... At that moment, Hiruzen couldn't help but remember how something similar had happened to Hatake Sakumo in the past....