After having a child, Shin had to set aside more time each day to spend with Ayari, but none of his proper duties had been delayed. The Hokage election had also spread thoroughly among the villagers.
Public opinion was in Shin's hands. Under his deliberate promotion, the villagers now believed that only a Hokage chosen by them could be a truly good Hokage! Everyone had to take part in this election.
There was also someone who needed to be informed in advance: the daimyo of the Land of Fire.
The position of Hokage had always been personally appointed by him. Although he had never openly opposed Konoha, the proper respect still had to be shown.
Moreover, having the villagers elect the Hokage seemed somewhat like a challenge to the daimyo's authority.
Orochimaru's matter also needed an explanation. Shin had covered up Orochimaru's plot to have the daimyo attacked, and few people had known about it to begin with.
Shin's letter directly stated that the First Hokage and Second Hokage were currently in Konoha. Lord Gen immediately could not restrain himself and personally came to Konoha once more, all to catch a glimpse of the God of Shinobi.
Hashirama did not put on any airs. With Shin accompanying him, he spoke with the younger daimyo for a long while.
"Lord Hashirama, who do you think would be best suited to serve as the Fifth Hokage?" the daimyo suddenly asked Hashirama.
In the past, perhaps once Hashirama named someone the daimyo knew and approved of, the daimyo would have immediately made the decision.
But now, if Hashirama dared name anyone other than Hyuga Shin, it would undoubtedly stir up endless trouble for the village.
After pondering for a moment, Hashirama asked, "Lord Gen, what do you think about letting the villagers elect