Black Naruto: Shadow Moon

In the capital of the Fire Nation, the Fire Nation Daimyo and several high-ranking officials met with the Konoha delegation.

At the meeting, Sarutobi Hiruzen gave a detailed report on the course of the Ninja World War and the sacrifices made by Konoha Village, emphasizing the necessity of ending the war through a peace agreement.

However, just as Sarutobi Hiruzen was speaking, Shimura Danzo suddenly stood up and said coldly, "Daimyo, Sarutobi Hiruzen is no longer worthy of being the Hokage! His performance in the war was weak and incompetent, causing the ninjas of Konoha Village to die in vain. More importantly, he lost power and humiliated the country in the negotiations, and did nothing, causing Konoha to lose the benefits it deserved!"

The atmosphere in the entire conference hall suddenly became tense. The daimyo of the Fire Country and the officials present looked at Danzo in surprise, and Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression also looked a little solemn.

He understood that Danzo had been dissatisfied for a long time, and now he finally chose to attack at such a critical moment.

"Sarutobi's weakness can no longer lead Konoha to prosperity. Only I, Danzo Shimura, have the ability to make Konoha rise again." Danzo's voice was full of confidence and he looked around the conference hall with an oppressive feeling.

Facing Danzo's public impeachment, Sarutobi Hiruzen was helpless, but he did not refute it. Deep in his heart, he had already planned to abdicate.

During the Third Ninja World War, Konoha Village lost a large number of outstanding ninjas, which filled him with a heavy sense of responsibility.

He knew that as the Hokage, he could not escape the consequences of the war, and it would be difficult for the Daimyo of the Land of Fire to explain this.

"Danzo is right. Konoha has sacrificed too many lives in this war. As the Hokage, I have an unshirkable responsibility." Sarutobi Hiruzen said slowly, with a hint of fatigue in his tone.

"Damiyo, I am willing to step down as Hokage and make way for someone more capable to lead Konoha into a new future." Sarutobi Hiruzen turned his head and said respectfully to the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.

These words made Danzo secretly proud, he thought he had finally waited for this opportunity.

However, the next sentence made his face change suddenly.

"The next Hokage I recommend is the young leader of Konoha, the commander-in-chief of Konoha's front line, and the patriarch of the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Kagezuki." Sarutobi Hiruzen said calmly.

There was an uproar in the conference hall. The Daimyo of the Fire Nation thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

"I have heard of Uchiha Kagezuki's reputation. He is called the 'new God of Ninja'. His strength and achievements are unmatched. Perhaps, he can bring new prosperity and strength to Konoha like Hashirama Senju." said the daimyo.

The Daimyo's words stirred up huge waves in Danzo's heart.

Shadow Moon, this name made Danzo feel extremely uneasy.

Yingyue and he have always been at odds. As the leader of the Uchiha clan, Yingyue's existence is a huge threat to Danzo.

If Kagezuki becomes Hokage, Danzo's influence in Konoha will be completely weakened, and he may even lose all power.

"No! Daimyo-sama, although Kagezuki is powerful, he is not qualified to be the Hokage!" Danzo said hurriedly, trying to turn the situation around.

"I have a more suitable candidate - Orochimaru, Sarutobi Hiruzen's favorite student. He is very good in ninjutsu, combat ability and leadership. Although he is slightly inferior to Kagezuki, he is more in line with the tradition of Hokage inheritance."

Danzo has high hopes for Orochimaru.

Orochimaru had always worked closely with him, and he believed that if Orochimaru became Hokage, he could continue to influence Konoha's decision-making in secret.

After this dispute, the Fire Country's Daimyo was in a dilemma. He fully recognized Uchiha Kagezuki's ability, but he also did not deny that Orochimaru was an excellent candidate.

"In that case, the Fourth Hokage of Konoha will be chosen between Kagezuki and Orochimaru." The daimyo made the final decision. "Both of them are top figures in Konoha. Their abilities are beyond doubt. Next, I will wait for the final decision of Konoha Village."

With the ruling of the Fire Country Daimyo, Uchiha Kagezuki and Orochimaru became the official candidates for the Fourth Hokage of Konoha Village.

This result put Shimura Danzo's plan into trouble for a time, and he was filled with anxiety and anger.

"Kagezuki must not become Hokage!" Danzo swore silently in his heart, realizing that he had to take more extreme measures to reverse the situation.

The future of Konoha Village hangs in the balance, and with Kagezuki and Orochimaru emerging as candidates for the Fourth Hokage, the power struggle within Konoha becomes increasingly complicated.

Behind this struggle, the fates of Shimura Danzo, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shadow Moon, Orochimaru and others are about to intertwine, and the storm in the ninja world is not over yet.

The powerful strength of Shadow Moon, the ambition of Danzo, and the unknown motives of Orochimaru are bound to make the struggle for Konoha Hokage more and more complicated...

The news that the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen decided to step down as Hokage and elect the Fourth Hokage of Konoha Village spread quickly throughout the entire Konoha Village like a gust of wind.

The ninjas in the village were not surprised by this. The huge sacrifices brought by the war and the losses of Konoha made Sarutobi Hiruzen's resignation almost an inevitable result.

However, the most eye-catching focus fell on the candidates for the next Hokage - Uchiha Kagezuki and Orochimaru.

These two candidates represent different directions and futures of Konoha. Their competition is not just a personal showdown, but also a microcosm of the game between various forces within Konoha.

After the news spread, Konoha's jonin quickly began to discuss who was more suitable to become the Fourth Hokage.

Although both candidates have their own advantages, most of the jonin's eyes are on Uchiha Kagezuki.

Uchiha Kagezuki is not only the patriarch of the Uchiha clan, but also the head of the Konoha Police Department. His authority is deeply rooted in the hearts of the Konoha ninjas.

As the leader of the Police Department, the salary and management methods offered by Yingyue are among the best in the entire Konoha Village. The ninjas in the Police Department are almost blindly loyal to Yingyue.

Whether it is salary and benefits, or status in Konoha Village, the members of the Police Department have received unprecedented preferential treatment. They know very well that if Kagezuki becomes the Fourth Hokage, the Police Department will usher in better development.

"We believe in Lord Kagezuki. He is the strongest ninja in Konoha and the one with the most leadership potential." The senior ninjas in the police department expressed their support.

In addition to his loyalty to the Police Department, Shadow Moon's performance in the war also made many Konoha ninjas admire him.

During the Third Ninja World War, Shadow Moon served as the commander-in-chief of the Konoha front. His strong record and outstanding leadership ability earned him the respect of countless Konoha ninjas.

Yingyue not only defeated powerful enemies on the battlefield many times, but also saved a large number of Konoha ninjas who were on the verge of death, making these ninjas grateful to him.

"Lord Kagezuki is our leader on the battlefield. He has led us out of desperate situations countless times. If he becomes Hokage, Konoha will surely usher in a stronger era." said a Jonin who participated in the war.