The Will of Fire – Episode 13

A New Hokage Rises

The Village in Mourning

The aftermath of the battle left the Hidden Leaf Village in ruins. Buildings were destroyed, civilians were injured, and most importantly—the Hokage was gone.

For the next few days, the village mourned the loss of Hokage Testureo. His funeral was held in the Hokage Monument, where thousands of shinobi and civilians gathered.

Dan, Riko, Sayuri, and Suki stood in silence, watching as Testureo’s body was laid to rest.

Sayuri clenched her fists. "We lost a great man… and it’s all because of Aika and Hyouma."

Dan, for once, was serious. "Yeah. But that means we gotta get stronger. We can’t let his sacrifice be for nothing."

The village needed a leader.

The Meeting – Choosing the New Hokage

Days later, the Hokage Office was filled with the village elders, clan leaders, and high-ranking Jonin.

At the center of the room, the Hokage’s seat was empty.

Elder 1: "The village is leaderless. We must choose a new Hokage immediately."

Elder 2: "Who will take the position? We need someone strong."

The room was silent for a moment—until a deep voice spoke up.

"There is only one choice."

Everyone turned to see a tall, powerful-looking man step forward.

His long, silver hair was tied back, and his piercing eyes held authority. His battle-worn cloak swayed as he walked.

It was none other than Raijin Senju.

A legendary Jonin. A master of Lightning Release. A direct descendant of the First Hokage.

Raijin: "The village needs strength. We need someone who will ensure our enemies never dare attack us again. I will be that Hokage."

Some of the elders hesitated.

Elder 3: "You’re strong, Raijin, but… your methods are too ruthless. A Hokage must lead with both power and wisdom."

Another Jonin spoke up.

Jonin: "Then who else? Who is worthy to carry the Will of Fire?"

That’s when a familiar voice spoke.

Sayuri stepped forward.

Sayuri: "There’s only one person who can unite the village… and honor Hokage Testureo’s legacy."

Everyone turned to her.

Sayuri: "It has to be… Lord Takashi."

A silence filled the room.

Then, a slow, heavy footstep echoed through the chamber.

A man in his late 40s, with jet-black hair streaked with gray, walked forward. His calm yet powerful aura filled the space.

His name was Takashi Uchiha.

A former student of the Second Hokage. A survivor of many wars. And a man respected by every shinobi in the village.

Takashi looked around the room, then spoke in a deep, commanding voice.

Takashi: "If the village needs me… then I will take the mantle of Hokage."

The elders nodded in agreement.

Elder 1: "Then it’s decided. Takashi Uchiha will be the fourth Hokage."

The Hokage’s Coronation

The next day, the entire village gathered at the Hokage Tower.

Dan, Riko, Suki, and Sayuri stood in the crowd, watching as Takashi Uchiha stepped onto the balcony.

The people cheered.

Takashi raised his hand, silencing the crowd.

Takashi: "Today, we honor the sacrifice of Hokage Testureo. We mourn our losses… but we do not break. The Hidden Leaf will not fall! Under my leadership, we will rise even stronger!"

The crowd erupted in cheers.

Dan smirked. "This guy seems strong. Wonder how powerful he really is?"

Sayuri: "Trust me. He’s stronger than you can imagine."

With Takashi Uchiha as the new Hokage…

The future of the village was secured.

But in the shadows, Aika and Hyouma watched from afar.

Aika smirked. "Interesting… let’s see how long this one lasts."

To Be Continued…

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