The Hokage, having traveled here, of course he'd unify the ninja world!

Chapter 166 The Attack

The secret agents have left.

Qianyao tapped on the table, drawing everyone's attention:

"You can discuss the control of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki at your leisure."

"Now let's get back to my story."

"I, Uchiha Chiyo, have rendered such service to Konoha that I hereby propose that I be promoted to the rank of advisor elder."

"Who's in favor, and who's opposed?"

Qian Yao's opening remarks were like a bombshell, causing everyone to gasp in shock.

The Uchiha were actually holding the position of advisor elder.

This is second only to the Hokage.

They could even interfere with the Hokage's handling of political affairs.

The Third Hokage's eyes darkened. Here it comes. Uchiha Chiyo has laid the groundwork for so long, and now he's finally revealing his true colors.

He spoke in an official tone:

"Qianyao, although you are strong, you are still young and have little experience in politics."

“You are completely unfamiliar with the things that the advisory elders need to handle, so you are not very suitable.”

Qian Yao sneered:

"The Third Hokage and the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, created the positions of advisors and elders precisely to prevent the Hokage from having too much power."

"It's a pity that the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, died suddenly, and you were designated to succeed him as Hokage."

"There were many people who opposed you becoming Hokage at the time, and you privately gave the position of advisor elder to your teammate."

"Now the entire Hidden Leaf Village has become your personal fiefdom, Hiruzen Sarutobi. You are secretly raising thousands of combat personnel from the Sarutobi clan."

"Do you want to rename Konoha Village to 'Sarutobi Village'!?"

The Third Hokage was shocked; he never expected that Chiyo would openly impeach him!

"What nonsense!"

He snorted angrily: "The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, died suddenly back then, and the situation was turbulent."

"It was only thanks to Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu's hasty appointment as advisors and elders that the situation in Konoha was stabilized."

"It has allowed Konoha to live peacefully for so many years."

"Elders Mitokado and Utatane have worked diligently and managed the mission and medical systems very well over the years."

"They became advisors and elders entirely based on their own abilities! Their positions are also legitimate and compliant with regulations."

"How many combat personnel the Sarutobi clan develops is our own business and has nothing to do with the village."

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado also straightened up, looking quite imposing.

Chiyo did not accept the Third Hokage's fallacious argument about the straw man.

Instead, he sneered, "Since Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado had no experience whatsoever back then, yet they were able to become advisor elders."

“My request to be promoted to advisor elder is reasonable and in accordance with the law, and you have no right to stop me.”

The Third Hokage then realized that Chiyo had actually tricked him.

He took a deep breath: "Then, let's vote."

The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, had already established the relevant systems.

The council of elders at high-level meetings is for this purpose.

Konoha has a total of 21 honorary elders, three advisor elders, and one Hokage.

If there is a vacancy for an advisor elder, an honorary elder can request to be promoted to advisor elder.

However, a vote is required. Each honorary elder has one vote, and each advisor elder has two votes.

The Hokage can only offer suggestions, not interfere.

After all, this position was designed from the outset to check and balance the Hokage.

Qian Yao spoke with absolute confidence:

"Everyone knows how many things the former advisor elder, Shimura Danzo, did that damaged Konoha."

"If some people hadn't turned a blind eye, Danzo would never have been so arrogant."

"I, Uchiha Chiyo, hereby formally request to be promoted to advisor elder."

"Raise your hand if you agree."

The Third Hokage's expression turned grim; he knew he was in trouble.

After all, Danzo became an advisor elder and was covered in shit, basically offending everyone in Konoha.

Of course, his bias played a part in this, which is why things have remained peaceful for so many years.

Now that Uchiha Chiyo is using Danzo's past actions as a starting point, most of the other elders will agree.

As expected, after Qianyao spoke, the people of the Pig, Deer, and Butterfly clans raised their hands in agreement.

One after another, other honorary elders also raised their hands; these were basically people who had suffered at Danzo's hands.

Some fickle people, seeing that Pig, Deer, and Butterfly had all raised their hands, also raised their hands.

The reason why the Ino-Shika-Cho trio chose to act was simple: no one had noticed Hiruzen Sarutobi's private army.

Because all the advisors and elders were his former teammates, they were all in cahoots, so the other ninja clans naturally didn't get any information about it.

Everyone needs someone who isn't part of Hiruzen Sarutobi's team to enter Konoha's highest decision-making level.

Although Qianyao is young, the advisor elder is not the Hokage after all, so it doesn't matter if he is a little younger.

Moreover, Uchiha Chiyo requested to be promoted to advisor elder for his achievements in defeating the strongest fighter in Kumogakure, capturing the Jinchuriki of Sunagakure, and resolving the conflicts between Iwagakure and Kirigakure.

It is reasonable, legal, compliant, and meets everyone's expectations.

Of the 21 honorary elders, a full 17 voted in favor.

Although two advisor elders and four other honorary elders did not vote in favor.

But now, regardless of whether there are abstentions or not, there aren't enough dissenting votes.

Qianyao also said loudly, "Lord Hokage, it seems I am the one everyone wants me to be."

The Third Hokage glanced at the gloomy-faced Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane, and at this point, he could only grit his teeth and accept it:

"In that case, Uchiha Chiyo is hereby promoted to advisor elder."

Upon hearing this, the honorary elders below all applauded.

The one with the most excited expression was Uchiha Fugaku.

It's only been a short time since Chiyo came to lead the Uchiha clan.

They accomplished a dream that the Uchiha clan had been unable to achieve for decades.

The Uchiha clan now holds a very high position in Konoha.

Qianyao nodded to everyone with great poise.

Then he waved his hand slightly, and the applause finally stopped.

Qian Yao pressed his advantage, saying, "Now that I have become an advisor elder, I request to reorganize and take control of the Root organization."

The Third Hokage's eyes narrowed; Chiyo had actually come up with this idea.

Back then, Danzo extorted a bunch of elites from various ninja clans simply by virtue of being a member of the Root clan.

If Chiyo were to rebuild Root again, that would be terrible, since Chiyo is backed by the Uchiha clan.

He didn't need to look for people from other ninja clans; he had plenty of people in his own clan.

The Third Hokage refused without even thinking:

"The root tissue previously brought a lot of uncontrollable factors to Konoha."

"Our village has now abolished the Root organization, and Jonin are now free to recommend people to join the Anbu."

"The roots cannot be regenerated."

Qian Yao's eyes narrowed slightly after hearing this: "Lord Hokage, as an advisor and elder, I have the right to participate in Konoha's affairs."

"You abolished the original position of advisor elder, just to give me a figurehead advisor elder to amuse me?"

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