Kazashiro's cooking skills were excellent, and the table of dishes was quickly devoured by the group.
After dinner, Shisui took Itachi back to the clan's territory.
The next day arrived.
Kazashiro got up very early that day because he had received a notice two days earlier that Jonin meeting would be held that day.
Upon learning of Kazashiro's departure, Itachi, who had followed Shisui to the Shimura Clan early that morning, showed a hint of melancholy in his eyes, but he concealed it well and could only watch him leave.
Recalling the description given by the person who notified him, Kazashiro arrived smoothly at a spacious room, where he met many ninjas who had already arrived.
Many of them were people Kazashiro couldn't even name.
Carefully navigating around the neatly arranged cushions on the ground, Kazashiro searched for familiar faces in the crowd.
The ninjas in the room also curiously sized up the young boy.
Some people who didn't know Kazashiro's identity even started whispering, treating him like a rude child who had run here looking for his parents.
"Hey, isn't this Kazashiro?"
With a hearty voice and a broad, calloused hand, Kazashiro coughed twice and looked at Choza, who was patting his back, saying, "Uncle Choza's strength is as strong as ever."
"Really? Haha, after all, I eat barbecue every day."
Choza ignored the sarcasm in Kazashiro's words and enthusiastically pulled the other person to the front row.
"Shikaku, Inoichi, these are the promising talents I told you about, and they're also Konoha's youngest Jonin, right?"
The older generation of Ino-Shika-Cho.
Kazashiro identified the two people in front of him by some obvious features.
After all, the Nara Clan's characteristics are too distinctive; only the Nara Clan would have that eye-catching pineapple head.
Upon hearing Choza's introduction, Yamanaka Inoichi, with his blond hair and ponytail, didn't reply but simply nodded.
Nara Shikaku looked at Kazashiro with great interest, smiled, and extended his hand. "I am Nara Shikaku, nice to meet you, Kazashiro."
They grasped each other's hands briefly, then quickly separated without exchanging much words.
Under Choza's arrangement, Kazashiro knelt down beside him, listening to the other's recounting of his battlefield experiences, and was also fortunate enough to receive some snacks from him.
But is it really appropriate to eat snacks in this kind of situation?
Kazashiro really wanted to ask the other person, but the stage was empty at the moment, and even if he ate, no one would say anything.
After glancing at the seats on the stage, which were clearly reserved for high-ranking officials, Kazashiro hesitated for a moment before stuffing the snacks into his mouth.
With Choza's endorsement, many people also learned about Kazashiro's identity.
The initial disdain disappeared, replaced by praise and admiration.
Everyone was talking in hushed tones. Some, like Choza, were discussing what they had seen during the war; others were discussing how outstanding their children were; and their postures were all different.
Some chose to sit cross-legged, while others propped one leg up and crossed the other, and some even leered and propped their legs on others. Jiraiya was a prime example of this, known for his restless hands and feet.
That's incredibly bold of them to put their leg on Orochimaru.
Even Kazashiro could see the sharp killing intent in Orochimaru's eyes.
Tsunade remained silent, simply watching the spectacle. Her face was slightly flushed, clearly indicating she had drunk some alcohol before leaving.
Only two people knelt there with their backs straight, and they didn't utter a single word from beginning to end.
Those Byakugan proved their identities.
The Hyuga Hiashi and the Hizashi Hyuga.
Seeing that most people were quite relaxed, Kazashiro also changed his posture, choosing a more comfortable position.
However, as the small door on the stage was pushed open, and after seeing the identity of the person who slowly walked to the front of the stage, Kazashiro was startled and hurriedly resumed his standard kneeling posture, his back straighter than the Hyuga brothers.
Shimura Danzō, Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, and Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was walking at the very back.
The high-ranking officials who held the fate of the entire Konoha in their hands gathered in the room, took their seats, and without saying a word, the room fell silent instantly.
"I apologize for disturbing everyone's rest time. In order to end this meeting as soon as possible, I will keep it brief."
Hiruzen, with a friendly expression, explained the purpose of the meeting, "I have formally submitted my resignation as the Third Hokage to the Daimyo and recommended Hatake Sakumo as the Fourth Hokage. The purpose of this meeting is to initiate a vote of confidence."
So that's how it is. Minato has become the Fourth Generation.
Huh? Hatake Sakumo?!
Kazashiro was somewhat surprised and suddenly looked up at the F4 on the stage, especially at his father's expression.
Danzo's expression was very calm, suggesting that he was already aware of the matter.
Oh my god, did I accidentally change the plot?
Kazashiro felt a little flustered, but quickly regained his composure.
Yes, Obito is doing well, so it's not unacceptable that the Fourth Hokage would be someone else.
So what exactly is a vote of confidence? Is it recorded in person?
This is my first time participating in such an event, and it's quite exciting!
Fortunately, there were also many Jonin promoted during the war in this meeting, who were also unfamiliar with the rules of the vote of confidence.
Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi thoughtfully provided an explanation.
All you need to do is write "yes" or "no" on the slip of paper; no signature is required, and the votes are counted on the spot.
Taking the note and pen, Kazashiro naturally wrote "Yes" on it.
I guess everyone knows how to write that, right?
After all, Uncle Sakumo's reputation speaks for itself.
What's my dad's attitude? I'm in a real hurry!
[Isobu, do you think my father agrees or disagrees?]
[Isobu:... I know nothing about that?]
[After turning over in his consciousness, Isobu ignored Kazashiro.]
[Don't be so cold. We're good partners. Communicating more often will help strengthen our bond.]
[Isobu: I don't even know who your father is, how could I possibly know what he's thinking?]
[Isobu covered in black lines, and he gave Kazashiro a huge tail.]
With a heavy heart Kazashiro carefully folded the slip of paper and stuffed it into the ballot box held by the Anbu. He had a feeling that his father, who was obsessed with the Hokage Position, was cursing him in his heart at this moment.
As for what they said, it must have been very vulgar.
Danzo had no idea that his son was making such a fuss about him in his mind; otherwise, he would have slapped him across the face and started Training Plan 3.0 with a new whip- Jinchuriki.
At this moment, Danzo just wanted to end the meeting as soon as possible so he could focus on finding the Uchiha who dared to attack his own son.
The results came out quickly, Sakumo passed the vote of confidence without any surprise.
"As you all should know, although the Kumogakure and the Kirigakure have withdrawn their troops, they have not concluded a peace treaty with us. Therefore, the war is not completely over. Please bear with us during this period and remain vigilant."
After giving his final instructions, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was standing nearby, had already taken the lead, quickly overtaking the Danzo and disappearing in an instant.
Sure enough, Dad was very angry!
From Danzo's hurried reaction, Kazashiro "cleverly" deduced that his father was furious about not getting the Hokage Position, and at the same time, he thoughtfully imagined Danzo's current thoughts:
"My dad must be thinking right now, Hiruzen, you'll regret this!"