Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-2245550-20160501144337/@comment-2245550-20160501151931

The jonin that we know would most likely speak in Itachi's favour, so him being accepted doesn't seem like much of an issue.

No one knew of the Uchiha's plans for a revolution in the first place, other than the Leaf Council and the Uchiha themselves. No one would question the reason for Itachi to be chosen as long no one knew.

If the clans would squabble over something so petty, they'd have already made a fuss over Hiruzen Sarutobi being chosen. Sure, the Sarutobi clan was among the first clans to join the village, but the Uchiha clan was one of the founding two. Why didn't they make a problem then? Because clearly, such a matter isn't really an issue. Besides, the clans may be upset over an Uchiha being chosen, but if it were Itachi Uchiha, that'd be different.

I don't see how the timing is an issue. If they suddenly get recognition, which is what they wanted all along, then they'd put down the whole plans for the revolution. And a lot of jonin would speak in Itachi's favour, therefore proving that his deeds have earned him the title of becoming Hokage, further supported by the fact Hiruzen knew that he had the wisdom of a Hokage from the age of seven.