[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to-":3,"chapter-uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--chapter-102":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Uchiha in Konoha, Starting Off by Standing Up to Konoha!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2322299,4543,"Chapter 102: The Authoritarian Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Uchiha","uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--chapter-102",102,"\u003Cp>The Hokage Building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the cover of midnight, it was filled with a decaying aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya trudged in, gazed deeply at the Hokage’s office, hesitated for a long while, then knocked on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving permission, he stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly Hiruzen Sarutobi wore the Hokage robe and a hat bearing the Hokage’s insignia; he merely glanced at Jiraiya with indifference and issued his decision without a single question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiraiya, it seems Itachi failed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then no more words are needed—prepare to ascend as the Fifth Hokage these next few days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t concern yourself with anything else.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Koharu will return tomorrow morning; the Jonin meeting will be held tomorrow afternoon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Hokage inauguration ceremony will be the day after tomorrow, morning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rest well tonight—I must return to make arrangements.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen Sarutobi rose immediately, too lazy to acknowledge Jiraiya, and left the Hokage Building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to ask Jiraiya—just from his dejected expression, Hiruzen instantly understood the outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was truly busy now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With so little time left, he had no time to comfort Jiraiya; he must place Jiraiya on the Fifth Hokage’s seat before Uchiha continues to press forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by resolving this matter and stabilizing the village could he free himself to confront Uchiha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he saw Jiraiya’s inner turmoil, he had no reason to acknowledge him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if Jiraiya refused? And fled Konoha in protest?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph, he wasn’t afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya was raised under Hiruzen’s watch since childhood—he knew Jiraiya’s character well: a man who fled from problems, and when escape was impossible, he’d surrender passively to others’ commands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, that’s exactly what happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the decisive Hiruzen Sarutobi, Jiraiya stood frozen in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to speak, but by the time Hiruzen left, he still hadn’t uttered a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refuse?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t say those words!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he admitted Tsunade’s points had some merit, he still couldn’t believe Uchiha Jin could be a good Hokage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps Uchiha Jin’s words were right—prejudice in the human heart is a great mountain, and no matter how hard Itachi try, Itachi cannot move it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply didn’t trust Uchiha!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Uchiha truly suffered injustice, he was willing to compensate in other ways—but he would never allow Uchiha to ascend to the Hokage’s seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, sigh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a helpless sigh, he still left the Hokage Building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Hiruzen Sarutobi, he truly couldn’t refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And most importantly, given Konoha’s current state, no one else was fit to become Hokage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he really let Danzo take the position?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That man would gladly do it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merely imagining that possibility made him shudder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, ten a.m.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Uchiha Jin’s grand reception hall, every clan head and elite was present; Uchiha Jin still sat elevated at the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once all were assembled, Uchiha Jin spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All of Itachi here surely know by now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Konohamaru has obtained the Daimyo’s authorization; the Hokage Office has issued the official notice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hiruzen Sarutobi plans to step down and nominate Jiraiya as the Fifth Hokage, and the Daimyo has approved—today’s afternoon, the Jonin meeting will be held.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My opinion: do not attend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let them play their games—we remain unchanged in our goals.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Continue spreading rumors, undermining their governance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, on the day Jiraiya becomes Hokage, we enter the Uchiha clan lands at the village’s edge and publicly announce our intent to establish a New Konoha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rokuichi, Fugaku.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi two will go to the Daimyo’s residence—I need official authorization from the Daimyo’s court.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How Itachi secure the Daimyo, Rokuichi—I trust Itachi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fugaku, bring five elite Jonin squads; your duty is to protect Nara Rokuichi’s safety.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin’s expression remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no intention of consulting anyone—he issued his decision outright; this meeting was merely a notification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he had said before, the real meeting where decisions were made had already concluded two hours ago among the core members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it was merely a formality—to inform everyone of the decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Daimyo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He certainly disliked the man, but he also knew one must eat a meal one bite at a time—gorging too fast risks choking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, he had no interest in breaking the ninja world’s rules; his sole goal was to fully control Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until then, everything remains as usual!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nara Rokuichi, though resigned, still made a request: “I have no issue, but I request Nara Kurenai accompany me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Agreed. Work it out between yourselves,” Uchiha Jin nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, according to protocol, Kurenai and others should remain hidden behind the scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they had only recently defected—but given the Nara clan’s peculiar customs, Kurenai likely preferred to rest at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Rokuichi mentioned it, let the two of them sort it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nara Kurenai’s face was sour, but he finally sighed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dared not object—he was more familiar with the Daimyo, so despite the trouble, he’d make the trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty minutes later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meeting concluded smoothly, but Tsunade did not leave; she followed Uchiha into the small conference room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Uchiha Jin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s the point of this so-called meeting? Isn’t this just outright dictatorship?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade gave no quarter, voicing her objection immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she admitted Uchiha Jin was capable in every way, the Uchiha’s extremism had to be corrected—otherwise, she truly feared Jiraiya’s concerns would become reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since she had joined the Uchiha faction, she must resolve all problems at the outset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she first arrived at the meeting, she was curious how Uchiha conducted their gatherings—but after attending this one, her spirit was utterly numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good heavens!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was that even a meeting?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simply Uchiha Jin declaring orders—no one was asked for input at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She utterly rejected this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha was the legacy of her two grandfathers; now that she had joined the Uchiha faction, she would never allow Uchiha Jin to act recklessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uchiha Jin’s expression remained calm; he calmly poured Tsunade a cup of tea before speaking in an even tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tsunade, Itachi’re overthinking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The real meeting where actions were decided took place two hours ago in the small gathering.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This large meeting is only to inform everyone of the decision—to ensure everyone knows what to do next.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And haven’t Itachi noticed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“None of the clans here have any doubt about this decision?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone already reached consensus in the small meeting two hours ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Itachi simply aren’t qualified yet to attend the small meeting.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1082,"2026-06-20T16:36:27.897Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","4586c7ce0112445697464fd59de39a9dbd58d4051fa90c60b610bfaffa8fb369","uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--chapter-103","uchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--chapter-101",371,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fuchiha-in-konoha-starting-off-by-standing-up-to--cover.jpg"]