Chapter 229: Marriage and Truth
The outcome of this coup took Shintaro somewhat by surprise. It could be said that it went smoothly and successfully beyond his imagination.
When Hiruzen voluntarily relinquished his position as Hokage, the ninjas in Konoha Village ignored the situation, and nothing Shintaro had feared or anticipated earlier happened.
This change could be called a bloodless revolution.
The next morning, Hiruzen officially stepped down as Hokage, while Shintaro easily assumed the role and became the new Hokage.
Standing atop the towering Hokage building, Shintaro faced the entire village and solemnly announced his appointment as Hokage.
At that moment, the hearts of Konoha's villagers were filled with mixed emotions.
The loyal descendants who had followed the Third Hokage naturally were dissatisfied with this event, but there was nothing they could do.
After all, even the Third Hokage himself had decided to retire, so they could only powerlessly accept reality and quietly watch as Shintaro, a member of the Uchiha Clan, ascended to the Hokage's throne.
At the same time, they couldn't help but feel worried in their hearts, fearing whether they would become the target of a Uchiha Clan purge.
However, things didn't unfold as they had imagined.
Aside from the complete eradication of the Root organization, no other sectors in Konoha were liquidated.
The previous discriminatory policies against the Uchiha Clan were entirely abolished.
From then on, Uchiha Clan members started appearing in various departments in Konoha, and at the same time, the Konoha police force was no longer exclusively held by the Uchiha Clan.
For most of the other villagers, such an ending wasn't unacceptable. After all, the village hadn't suffered too much damage, and this time it was Hiruzen who took the initiative to hand over the throne.
Initially, the Third Hokage's current position was merely temporary. After the unfortunate death of the Fourth Hokage, Konoha Village struggled to select a suitable successor, forcing Hiruzen to step in once again.
At this time, the Uchiha Clan's coup conveniently allowed Shintaro, a renowned young man, to successfully rise to power.
Currently, the name "White-Haired Demon Eyes" was no less famous than "The Yellow Flash" of the past. Thanks to Minato, a young and promising Hokage, people naturally gravitated towards Shintaro, who was also young and possessed superior strength, making it easier to accept him as the new Hokage.
Once Shintaro officially took over as Hokage, he first handled the necessary procedures in order and successfully gained recognition and support from the daimyo and all Jonin.
Immediately afterward, he quickly began to implement policy changes related to the Uchiha Clan and strengthened defense forces along the borders, striving to stabilize the current situation and ultimately achieve a smooth transition of Hokage power.
At present, Shintaro was only 19 years old, making him the youngest Hokage ever.
At this moment, Tsunade and Jiraiya, two of the legendary Sannin who were far from the village, also rushed to Konoha after learning of these events.
Tsunade headed straight for the Hokage's office and flung the door open.
"Uchiha Shintaro... no, I should call you Hokage-sama now."
Shintaro was seated at his desk handling official duties. He looked up and saw Tsunade, "Tsunade-sama, you are one of the legendary Sannin, and your status is not inferior to that of the Hokage. After all, you are my senior, so I should address you as such."
"By the way, is there something you came to see me about? I'm just a clone, and my main body is training. Do you need me to call him?"
Tsunade waved her hand and said, "No need, I just came to meet the new Hokage."
She glanced at the portraits of the Hokages on both sides of the office wall, from Senju Hashirama, the First Hokage who founded Konoha, to Hashirama's younger brother Senju Tobirama, to Tobirama's student Sarutobi Hiruzen, and finally to Hiruzen's student Namikaze Minato. Now, Shintaro was the first Hokage from the Uchiha Clan.
"I came to the village this time to meet you, the first Hokage from the Uchiha Clan, and now I've confirmed from what I've seen in the village that you are indeed qualified to be Hokage."
"Konoha was originally founded by both the Senju and Uchiha Clans. Now, it's only natural for an Uchiha to take the position of Hokage."
After Tsunade finished speaking, she was about to leave, but Shintaro asked her to stay for a moment: "Tsunade-sama, you should stay in the village a few more days. My wedding will be held soon, and you are sincerely invited to attend as a guest."
Tsunade crossed her arms and nodded, "Okay."
Jiraiya, on the other hand, wasn't particularly interested in the Hokage power shift.
Once he learned that Konoha hadn't suffered any losses and Hiruzen had voluntarily stepped down, he expressed no particular opinion on Shintaro, the Fifth Hokage.
Jiraiya went to Hiruzen's current residence. Hiruzen's wife had died during the Kyuubi Rebellion, and his two sons were grown, so now he lived with Minato and Kushina's child, Uzumaki Naruto.
When Jiraiya saw the old man and the young boy, he was filled with emotion and stayed in the village to spend time with them. He also accepted Shintaro's wedding invitation.
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On this special day, the sun shone brightly, a gentle breeze blew, and everything seemed wonderfully beautiful.
The wedding started on time as scheduled, and the atmosphere was filled with joy and happiness.
This wedding wasn't just one of the rare joyful events in Konoha recently; it was more like a breath of fresh spring air that dispelled the fog from the coup some time ago, bringing new life and vitality to the entire village.
People hoped to use this grand wedding to drive away Konoha's bad luck and usher in a promising future.
The scene of Shintaro and Kurenai's wedding was magnificent, with many guests, including celebrities from various fields in Konoha and the Land of Fire.
Among them were not only former Hokages, the famous Sannin, leaders of Konoha's major clans, but also members of the Uchiha Clan, and classmates and friends of Shintaro and Kurenai. Even the daimyo of the Land of Fire sent an envoy to deliver precious gifts and express blessings to the newlyweds.
At the wedding ceremony, Uchiha Fugaku and Yuhi Shinku acted as witnesses, representing the parents of the couple, and personally observed the beautiful moment when the loving pair tied the knot.
Their faces were filled with relief and joy, and their eyes brimmed with deep blessings for the couple. All the guests present were moved by the warm and touching scene, and together they sent their sincerest well-wishes to the newlyweds.
As the sun set in the west, its lingering rays cast a golden veil over the world. In this peaceful and beautiful scene, Kurenai stood gracefully like a fully bloomed white lotus.
She wore a snow-white wedding dress. The fabric was as light as a cloud, gently draping her slender body.
Her dark, slightly curly hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, swaying softly in the breeze, emitting a delicate fragrance.
Her bright red eyes, like deep gemstones, shone with love and affection for Shintaro.
The reddish sunset at this moment not only had a beautiful, enchanting allure but also revealed a pure and flawless atmosphere that captivated everyone.
At the same time, Shintaro was equally striking. He wore a dark kimono with the Uchiha Clan crest proudly displayed on his chest. The unique pattern emphasized his noble status.
His white hair shimmered like silver snow, falling gently over his ears, enhancing his striking features. His pale blue eyes were like the sky, and there was always a warm smile on his lips, like the softest sunlight in spring, bringing comfort to everyone.
It's worth mentioning that Kurenai stood nearly 1.7 meters tall, while Shintaro towered over 1.9 meters. This perfect height difference made them look like a pair of celestial beings meant for each other when they stood together.
The two stood side by side, like a pair of immortals stepping out of a painting, drawing the admiration and envy of others.
In front of the sacred and solemn shrine, Shintaro and Kurenai held hands tightly and exchanged vows of eternal marriage.
With the completion of the ceremony, they officially became a loving couple.
Seeing the newlyweds before them, Fugaku and Shinku both had happy smiles on their faces.
After the wedding, night fell, and the lavish feast began.
The banquet scene was brightly lit, stunning in its scale. Many guests enjoyed the sumptuous food and laughed heartily.
Shintaro didn't drink, so the duty of toasting and receiving toasts fell on Kurenai. Fortunately, Kurenai wasn't an ordinary person. She had been fond of wine since she became an adult.
Initially, the reason for drinking was that Shintaro had been stationed on the border for a long time and couldn't be with her. Kurenai could only stay alone in the empty study, drinking to calm her sorrow and ease the pain of lovesickness.
Over time, he gradually became obsessed with the pleasant feeling after getting drunk and slowly developed a habit, especially fond of very strong liquor.
Even with such a large amount of alcohol, Kurenai still felt powerless.
Finally, as the dinner party ended, the bright moon hung high in the night sky, casting a silver light like water.
Under the bright moonlight, Kurenai's soft cheeks were now red and beautiful like a sunset, and her steps were a bit unsteady.
Seeing this, Shintaro felt heartbroken yet full of love and gently helped her walk toward their warm new home.
Along the way, he carefully protected his beloved, as if holding the most precious and fragile treasure in the world.
Under Shintaro's meticulous care, after the two had bathed, they walked to the wedding bed covered in red sheets.
At this moment, Kurenai's consciousness gradually became clearer, yet her beautiful face still had a charming blush.
She raised her hand slightly, gently stroking Shintaro's cheek as he lay on top of her, and whispered softly, "Shintaro... finally... I've finally waited for this day…"
"I always knew... I was willing to give my whole self to you…"
Shintaro slowly lowered his head, drawing closer to Kurenai's ear, and gently said, "Kurenai, I will cherish you and never leave you."
"Mm..." Kurenai answered faintly, like a whisper.
Hearing her response, Shintaro was deeply moved. He couldn't help but kiss Kurenai's lips deeply, and at the same time, his hands skillfully began to undo her yukata.
As the yukata slowly slid off, falling softly like flower petals, her tender and alluring form was revealed before him, exuding a captivating fragrance, waiting to be embraced.
Her body was so soft and pure that it seemed like morning dew, making one want to savor it.
A cool summer night breeze blew, bringing a feeling of freshness.
The gentle wind passed through the window, creating a slight creaking sound, which seemed to add to the joy of this romantic night. The curtains swayed with the wind, gently dancing as if performing a beautiful dance.
After a night filled with passion, the room was enveloped in a strong atmosphere of intimacy. The two embraced tightly, feeling each other's warmth and love.
Their bodies were so close that they could hear each other's heartbeats. In this quiet moment, they drifted into a happy dream, enjoying a rare peace and satisfaction together.
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As the sun shone through the curtains into the room, Kurenai slowly opened her eyes, dragging her tired and exhausted body. She looked outside the window and saw that the sun was already high, and much time had passed.
Shintaro also slowly woke from his sleep. He looked at Kurenai in his arms and gently said, "Good morning, Kurenai."
Kurenai lifted her head, glanced at the clock on the wall, and angrily said, "It's not morning, it's almost noon! This is all your fault..."
There was a hint of anger and complaint in her words.
Shintaro slightly raised the corner of his mouth, revealing a playful smile, and teasingly said, "You can't blame me. Who made us fall so deeply in love?"
Hearing this, Kurenai immediately blushed. She lowered her head shyly, but then she seemed to remember something important. She suddenly lifted her head, her expression turning serious, and asked, "You bad person... How can you be so skilled? Have you done this before with someone else behind my back?"
There was doubt and anxiety in her eyes.
Shintaro also hid his smile, embraced Kurenai, and gently said, "Actually, I should have told you the truth long ago, but it's not too late to tell you now. Actually, I came from another world, and in that world, I didn't use ninjutsu but a Cursed Technique, so I called it the world of Jujutsu."
"In the Jujutsu world, I was the head of the Gojo Clan, one of the three great families. I had a wife and child. Back then, my name was Gojo Shintaro. Then, during a battle with Zenin Kenichi, I used [Purple], which I hadn't yet mastered, causing a rift in space and time. As a result, I ended up in the ninja world and became Uchiha Shintaro."
"My blue eyes and silver hair are characteristics of my previous life, and the [Limitless Technique] and Six Eyes that I use also came from my previous life."
"Maybe these things are tied to my soul."
"Kurenai, do you mind this?"
Kurenai asked, "Then, are you Gojo Shintaro or Uchiha Shintaro now?"
Shintaro immediately replied, "Of course, Uchiha Shintaro."
"Then what should I mind? You just remember your past life. What does that have to do with who you are now?"
Kurenai easily accepted the strange things coming out of Shintaro's mouth and also said, "If I ever get the chance, I'd like to see the world you're talking about."
Shintaro nodded, "There will be a chance."
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