The following day, the much-anticipated Hokage election finally began.
As dawn broke, the villagers of Konoha eagerly gathered below the Hokage Building, their eyes filled with anticipation.
Hokage election!
The most important day in Konoha's history.
The last time, it was that Yellow Flash, who was once famous throughout the Ninja World, who became the new Fourth Hokage.
Now, more than three years have passed since that election.
I wonder who will take the Hokage position now?
The Hokage Building had been prepared well in advance.
A huge ballot box stood tall, and behind it was a spacious open area for the Jonin up and vote.
Fortunately, the roof of the Hokage Building is spacious enough that there is no shortage of space.
Before long, the Jonin who had the right to vote began to appear one after another.
The first to appear were commoner Jonin, followed by Jonin various major ninja clans, and finally Jonin powerful clans such as the Uchiha Clan and Hyuga Clan.
They stood in close proximity, with clear distinctions of rank.
Once Jonin arrived, the candidates for Hokage will naturally emerge.
The three Hokage candidates sat in front of the huge ballot box in order.
From left to right: Tsunade, Torifu Akimichi, and Uchiha Mirai.
Tsunade looked somewhat nervous, her hands clenched tightly.
She had no intention of getting involved in the power struggle, but the current state of Konoha was no longer something she could control.
The Hokage lineage urgently needs a new leader, and she, as the granddaughter of the First Hokage, is the best choice.
Most of the older generation of Jonin Konoha who had heard of the First's glory would vote for her because of that identity.
Torifu Akimichi felt that the chair he was sitting on was a bit awkward; his buttocks were too big, like butter sandwiched in a sieve, deeply embedded in the seat.
This feeling was very uncomfortable for him, and he could only relieve it by constantly changing positions.
Compared to running for Hokage, my own backside is more important.
Anyway, he was just brought in to make up the numbers.
In comparison, Uchiha Mirai was the most ordinary of the three.
His calm expression made it seem as if he wasn't running for Hokage, but rather admiring the view across from the Hokage Building.
Once everything was ready, Sarutobi Hiruzen, dressed in the Hokage's robes, walked to the railing on the Hokage Building with the help of the ANBU.
I took a deep breath.
"I hereby declare the Hokage election open!"
The moment his voice fell, the entire area Hokage Building erupted in cheers.
Has it started?
"It's finally starting! The Hokage Election!"
Who will be the Fifth Hokage?
Sarutobi Hiruzen turned around and glanced at Tsunade with a complicated expression.
Now, he can only place his hopes on Tsunade.
At least after Tsunade succeeds him, he, her former teacher, can still retain some power.
Let's begin!
The ranks of Jonin began to stir, as they cast their ballots into the ballot box.
After the voting ends, the ninja with the most votes will become Hokage Position.
Uchiha Mirai looked in the direction of Hyuga Hiashi, who nodded slightly and turned to whisper something to the person beside him.
Immediately, dozens of Hyuga ninja activated their Byakugan simultaneously, focusing their attention on the ballot box.
The ninja who was voting suddenly felt immense pressure.
This was the first time in their lives they had ever been subjected to so much Byakugan!
Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned slightly, but said nothing.
There's nothing wrong with the ballot box, and there's nothing wrong with the voting process; we're not afraid of scrutiny Byakugan.
However, Hyuga Clan's attitude was somewhat unusual.
Standing at the head of the Nara Clan Nara Shikaku calm, seemingly oblivious to the Hyuga Clan's unusual behavior.
Even if the Uchiha Clan and Hyuga Clan forces, it wouldn't be enough to break his plan.
After the general public vote concludes, it will be time for the various ninja clans to vote.
Nara Shikaku's lips curled into a subtle smile.
Tsunade's identity as the Senju Clan princess will garner her a large number of popular votes, while the Uchiha Mirai identity will inevitably prevent her from receiving many popular votes.
Therefore, Tsunade won the vote Jonin civilian Tsunade.
As for the ninja clan 'Jonin votes, he had already made arrangements.
In this respect, the Uchiha Mirai be able to surpass Tsunade.
The position of Hokage was predetermined long ago.
After the Jonin the Ino-Shika-Cho, Aburame Clan, and other ninja clans voted, it was the turn Hyuga Clan the Jonin, including the Uchiha Clan.
The Uchiha Clan members could no longer contain themselves; a fervent glint appeared in their eyes.
"I'm dying to throw this up! Blackie, you have to throw it hard!"
Uchiha Zhiyin excited that he was rubbing his hands together. If he hadn't only had one vote, the ballot box might have overflowed.
"Understood! Zhiyin, brother!"
Uchiha Kuroko puffed out his chest, his eyes filled with fervor and pride.
The surrounding Jonin completely ignored this pair of clowns.
The Uchiha Clan has always produced many extraordinary individuals.
Blackie and Zhiyin are two oddballs who have gained considerable fame even outside the Uchiha Clan.
After the ballots are tallied, the counting process begins.
Almost everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the counting process.
The entire Hyuga Clan activated their Byakugan, fearing that something might be done to them.
After the inventory was completed, the two ANBU looked at each other, both of them somewhat shocked.
"What's going on? Just give us the results."
Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned.
"Uchiha Mirai receive the most votes..."
The ANBU stammered as they spoke.
The scene erupted in uproar!