In the Hokage's office, several people were arguing fiercely over one matter.
"Konoha needs the younger generation! It's time for Sarutobi to step down!"
"Let the next generation uphold Konoha's prosperity. I recommend Orochimaru!"
Danzo had his own plans. He did not know that Orochimaru had no desire to compete for the Hokage position, so he was doing his utmost to recommend Orochimaru for the role.
As for Danzo's intentions, everyone present understood them. Though Orochimaru's dealings with him had been secretive,
the Third Hokage knew most of what went on in the village. Therefore, he did not want Orochimaru to become Hokage. If that happened, Konoha's darkness would be magnified, and that was not what he wanted to see.
Konoha needed balance. If that man became Hokage, the village might very well split apart afterward.
"With Orochimaru's accomplishments, he is fully qualified to become Hokage! And he has the strength for it!"
Seeing the hesitation on Hiruzen Sarutobi's face, Danzo suddenly felt that something was wrong.
He immediately laid out all of Orochimaru's achievements, and the room fell into hesitation.
Even the other two senior Hokage advisers understood that making Orochimaru Hokage would not be a good thing.
"I do not agree with Orochimaru becoming Hokage!"
"Neither do I."
The two senior advisers directly rejected Danzo's proposal and put forward another candidate.
"We recommend Minato Namikaze."
"Though his accomplishments are inferior to Orochimaru's, many villagers support him becoming Hokage."
Beyond the preferences of the higher-ups, there was also the villagers' approval.
Compared with Orochimaru's cold ruthlessness, the approachable Minato Namikaze was undoubtedly the better choice.
Moreover, he had been able to fight the Third Raikage, proving that he possessed the ability to protect Konoha. Thus, they recommended Minato Namikaze as Hokage.
One look at the Third Hokage's expression told