Chapter 18: Chapter 17: explanation of political situation
Halo! This is me in the meantime writing about the political situation and letting you guys to know it first, so you won't be confused about it!
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"Hufff" On the way to the police headquarters i took a deep breath, knowing why my grandfather had summoned me, I was deep in thought.
About the political issues the Uchiha were facing right now, plus the trouble I caused yesterday...
Danzo probably ordered Root to stir up trouble again... Well, if you think about it, why not just arrest those Root members? They aren't even registered as Konoha citizens anyway…
Who would've thought about setsuna uchiha be so passive! I mean come on man you're the hardline uchiha don't humiliate yourself..
Well, it's not a huge problem, but it's still annoying… considering the current situation that...
The year 30 Konoha was a tense period in the shinobi world. The Second Shinobi World War had ended just a few years prior, leaving tensions between villages still high. While no large-scale war was currently ongoing, small conflicts and political friction remained, especially between major villages like Konoha, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure.
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1. Global Situation
Iwagakure still harbored resentment toward Konoha due to their losses in the war, especially after their defeat at the hands of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Konoha's Jōnin forces.
Sunagakure struggled with economic difficulties and had started relying on Konoha for certain forms of support.
Kumogakure was aggressively building up its military strength, preparing to become a major threat in the future.
Kirigakure remained unstable, ruled by the brutal "Bloody Graduation" system.
Despite all these tensions, the biggest issue in this year wasn't an external conflict—it was an internal crisis within Konoha itself.
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2. Internal Konoha: The Declining Trust in the Uchiha
This was the period when the Uchiha Clan started to be gradually pushed away from Konoha's central power. Although they were one of the village's founding clans, their political influence was steadily diminishing.
The Role of Hiruzen and Danzo
Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage at the time, theoretically tried to be fair. However, in practice, he failed to defend the Uchiha when they were being sidelined.
Danzo Shimura was the most active in marginalizing the Uchiha. Viewing them as a potential threat, he began implementing strategies to keep them away from Konoha's central authority.
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3. The Uchiha in Year 30 Konoha: From Nobility to Outcasts
A few decades prior, the Uchiha still held a high position in Konoha, especially after the First Shinobi World War. However, ever since Tobirama chose Hiruzen as the Third Hokage, the Uchiha's influence had gradually declined.
By Year 30 Konoha, the Uchiha still controlled the Konoha Military Police Force, but this was more of a symbolic position rather than real political power. Their role primarily revolved around policing the village, rather than participating in high-level decision-making.
Reasons for Uchiha's Marginalization
1. They were not given positions in Konoha's leadership structure, while clans like the Nara, Akimichi, and Yamanaka had important roles in military strategy.
2. They were closely monitored by ANBU Root, which was led by Danzo.
3. Some Uchiha Jōnin were barred from participating in high-level strategic missions, while other clans were given more trust and responsibilities.
Even though the Uchiha remained militarily powerful, they had lost political influence and the trust of both the Hokage and Konoha's council.
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4. Political Situation in Konoha's Council
Power in Konoha's governing body was divided into several factions:
1. Hokage Faction (Hiruzen & Konoha Elders)
Consisted of Hiruzen, Homura, and Koharu.
They maintained diplomatic respect toward the Uchiha but did not grant them significant political power.
Prioritized village stability over the rights of individual clans.
2. Danzo's Faction (ANBU Root & Anti-Uchiha Forces)
Danzo believed that the Uchiha were too dangerous to be allowed to grow in influence.
He secretly devised long-term plans to control them.
3. Influential Clan Faction (Nara, Yamanaka, Akimichi, Hyūga, etc.)
More neutral in village politics.
Did not openly oppose the Uchiha but also did not advocate for their rights.
Some members might have preferred that the Uchiha remained politically weak.
4. Uchiha Faction (Uchiha Leaders & Konoha Police Force)
Felt increasingly isolated and started questioning their loyalty to Konoha.
Some Uchiha leaders wanted to remain loyal, while others began considering rebellion.
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5. Conclusion
By Year 30 Konoha, the Uchiha were still part of Konoha, but they were gradually being pushed out of the village's political structure. They remained one of the strongest clans in terms of raw power, but their political influence was being systematically diminished by Danzo and Konoha's Elders.
Danzo had already viewed the Uchiha as a threat for a long time, and this was the beginning of his long-term strategy to control them completely.
If Konoha were a monarchy, then the Uchiha at this time were like noble families losing their privileges. They were still wealthy and powerful, but slowly being excluded—until eventually, they were backed into a corner, leading to the Uchiha Coup decades later.
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