Orochimaru looked eager. He still harbored ambitions for the position of Hokage and was extremely interested in the leader of the Ninja Sect, who stood above the Five Kage.
If he became the Ninja Sect's leader, he would be able to command the Five Great Shinobi Villages and gain access to the forbidden techniques of their villages.
Orochimaru gestured at Hiruko, asking him to recommend him.
He needed someone else to recommend him for something like this. Putting himself forward would seem rather immodest.
But Hiruko ignored him completely.
Orochimaru was annoyed. Ever since Hiruko had been resurrected, he had slipped out of Orochimaru's control. His wings had grown stiff indeed!
Minato also wanted to become the leader of the Ninja Sect, but he had not even become Hokage yet! He decided not to invite trouble by vying for the Ninja Sect leader's position.
Shikaku stepped forward and said, "Tobirama is Hashirama's younger brother and rendered tremendous service in this war. I propose that Tobirama become the Ninja Sect's second leader."
Tobirama secretly gave Shikaku an approving look. The Nara Family really knew how to talk!
Tobirama wanted to become the Ninja Sect's leader. Whether it was to inherit Hashirama's will or for the sake of Leaf Village's interests, he had to become the Ninja Sect's leader.
Tobirama wanted the position, but Mū objected.
With his arms folded, he said, "We of Stone Village have no objections to Lord Hashirama being the first leader, because Lord Hashirama is the God of Ninja. His character is as lofty as a mountain, inspiring reverence."
"But as the Second Hokage, you are selfish and dark-hearted. If you become the leader, you will only consider Leaf Village's interests."
Tobirama grew somewhat anxious. Powerful chakra bore down on the group from Stone Village. "Mū, what