Naruto, my Madara is a girl

In the forty-ninth year of Konoha, the second year after the end of the Third Ninja World War, in the Konoha Hokage Building, the highest conference room.

At this time, the conference room was filled with Konoha's high-level officials. Although everyone tried their best to remain serious, the expectation in most people's eyes could not be concealed.

Seeing that the people around him were getting a little impatient waiting, Sarutobi Hiruzen decided not to delay any further.

"I'm old, and it's time to select the next Hokage to take my place"!

Hearing the news was true, everyone around showed excitement. Although the Third Ninja World War was the shortest, it was also the most brutal among all the Ninja World Wars. It was so brutal that the Wind Country, one of the five major countries after the war, did not even have enough troops for daily border patrols.

The situation in Konoha is not much better. The number of remaining Genin is less than one twentieth of the normal level.

However, it is worth mentioning that the Land of Lightning, which had been bullied by other countries in the past, suffered almost no losses except the death of a Raikage, because it only had some friction with the Land of Earth. Instead, it has gradually gained the strength to compete for the number one position in the ninja world.

In other words, once one of their own becomes Hokage, they can use their position to help their family members recuperate, or at least allow them to be less exposed to dangerous tasks, thereby preserving the vitality of the family. After all, after this Ninja World War, the strength of the Ninja Clan was weakened to the extreme.

All of this was naturally within Sarutobi Hiruzen's expectations. He just looked at the reactions of the people around him, spit out the cigarette in his mouth, and then spoke slowly.

"Since everyone has an idea, why not just nominate the person you think is best."

After hearing this, the people below immediately became excited. Some said Orochimaru, some said Minato, some said Hatake Sakumo, and some even recommended themselves from the Hyuga clan...

In short, the people who were nominated were diverse, disorganized, and each acted on their own.

Seeing that the time was almost right, Danzo secretly looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen, then raised his hand.

"In that case, I will nominate someone, Yamato, our Root..."

Hearing this name, everyone around fell silent and began to whisper to each other.

“Who is this Yamato?”

“I’ve never heard of it.”

……

The discussion was endless, which was immediately humiliating for several promising great ninja clans.

"Danzo, just hide your little thoughts. This is not your base. You can't do whatever you want with anyone. What's the name of the guy you are talking about? Yamato, right? I've never heard of him. You want to nominate such a person for Hokage? Are you still asleep?"

Seeing the Hyuga clan humiliating himself and his son in this way, Danzo immediately couldn't help but wanted to lose his temper, but was stopped by Sarutobi Hiruzen with his eyes, and then he began to defend Yamato.

"Yamato is the best ANBU fighter today, and he also possesses the Three-Tails Chakra in his body..."

"Is the Three-Tails' chakra very strong? Those who don't know would think it is the Three-Tails' Jinchuriki. If one can become Hokage just by having chakra, then it would be better to let Kushina be the one. She is the perfect Jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails, no stronger than your Yamato"

As soon as the Hyuga clan finished speaking, some people immediately began to agree.

"Yes, he is the number one expert. Who knows if Danzo ranked him himself? After all, he is a guy who can only hide in the dark. Who knows if he will find an obedient puppet and become the Hokage behind the scenes?"

The current big ninja clan has no intention of giving any face to Sarutobi Hiruzen, let alone the little man Danzo under his command?

After all, strictly speaking, the Third Ninja World War was decided by Sarutobi Hiruzen, and it was he who almost turned Konoha into the second in the Ninja World. His resignation was a foregone conclusion.

As for Danzo, bah, what a villain.

"you……"

How could Danzo stand such humiliation? She had always been spoiled by Sarutobi Hiruzen and was about to slam the table and stand up, but was immediately stopped by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Haha, everyone is contributing to Konoha. If you don't speak out, it might be buried. My teacher, the Second Generation, founded the Ninja School just to cultivate more talents. Since Danzo said that Yamato has this ability, then he can naturally achieve it..."

"Then let him be beaten by other candidates!"

An elder of the Hyuga clan continued to attack Sarutobi Hiruzen, "The Yamato you mentioned is qualified, so let him show his strength. Otherwise, a Hokage who is unable to suppress other ninja clans will probably not be able to convince the public at all."

Elder Hyuga's words made many high-ranking officials of Konoha nod their heads. If the opponent had a "record" like Qianxing, then whether or not he had the strength was secondary. It was easy to imagine that if he was really that powerful, Konoha would not have almost lost the battle, so strength naturally became one of the assessments.

Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo were immediately confused about how to respond to this suggestion. After all, they had thought that they could rely on their majesty over the years to suppress the restless ninja clans, but they never expected that Konoha would suffer such heavy casualties in the Third Ninja World War. At worst, they could at least make some private moves and publicize the power of Yamato's Wood Release to the world, so that the power of Wood Release could once again control Konoha.

But what he didn't expect was that although there were only two or three cats and kittens left in the Senju clan, they were in cahoots with the Uchiha clan, and after a great war in the ninja world, the Uchiha clan's high-end combat power was actually growing stronger and stronger.

Who the hell can I complain to?

Therefore, Sarutobi Hiruzen, who originally hoped to weaken the dominance of other ninja clans, is now in a dilemma.

Exposing the strength of the Sarutobi clan in advance would be courting death. After all, those who are able to sit here now all have lost a number of people in their family. And you actually told me that the Sarutobi clan didn't suffer any losses. Isn't this courting death?

If Yamato's Wood Release was exposed in advance, the Senju clan would have one more Senju Yamato. After all, everyone knows that Wood Release belongs to the Senju clan, and not all the Senju clan members are dead yet. They have Minato and Kushina, as well as the elusive Uzumaki Chihoshi and the Uchiha clan behind them. If one wants to touch the Senju clan, one has to ask these people whether they agree or not.

No matter which one he chooses, his Sarutobi clan will not benefit at all. If he chooses the second one, even his son will be lost.

Seeing that no one was willing to give him face anymore, Sarutobi Hiruzen thought about it and decided to push out another illegitimate child of his.

"The suggestion just now is very good, but we should value peace. It will not be good if anyone is hurt. And I also want to recommend a candidate - Uchiha Shisui."

Hearing this name, Danzo immediately glared at Sarutobi Hiruzen, but then calmed down immediately.

However, this proposal was immediately opposed by Fugaku, who had remained silent the whole time.

"Don't bother Lord Hokage, we, the Uchiha clan, do not intend to run in this Hokage election"!