Broken Blade and Crow Feathers (Please Vote!)

As the Four Violet Flames Formation activated, the commotion in the stands gradually subsided.

A large number of unexpectedly injured spectators were escorted out of the venue by medical ninja, while the rubble that had collapsed from the ceiling and stone pillars above the stands was swiftly cleared away as well.

Order throughout the venue was quickly restored, though the spectators in the stands were still shaken. They had never imagined that merely coming to watch the Fifth Hokage election match would be so dangerous.

"A match to elect the Hokage really is something else!"

For a time, this thought crossed the minds of the vast majority of spectators.

On the main viewing platform.

Though the Third Hokage wore an unhappy expression, he did not speak up to reprimand the Sealing Team.

The incident just now had occurred far too suddenly. Not only had the Sealing Team been caught off guard, but even the Third Hokage himself had been somewhat surprised. It was only natural that the Sealing Team had failed to react in time.

At that moment, the Land of Fire Daimyo chuckled. "That really gave me quite a fright!"

The Third Hokage smiled bitterly. "My apologies. It was our negligence. We did not properly reinforce the protection around the stands beforehand."

The Land of Fire Daimyo said, "It's all right. I was merely reflecting on how the ninja competing for the position of Fifth Hokage truly are all outstanding ninja whose strength inspires confidence!"

The Third Hokage introduced them, "The two candidates currently competing—one is Uchiha Shisui of the Uchiha Clan, and the other is Hyuga Kagami of the Hyuga Clan. Both are exceptional ninja with ocular bloodline limits from the village, talents worthy of trust!"

The Land of Fire Daimyo smiled and nodded.

The stronger Konoha became,