Konoha, Plaza in front of Hokage Building, there are huge crowds of people.
Red banners were hung on both sides of the high platform, reading "Fourth Hokage Succession Ceremony".
Almost everyone in the village, men, women, old and young, crowded here.
On both sides of the street, there were people standing on the roofs, on the trees, on the street lamps, wherever possible.
Those who couldn't squeeze into Plaza stood far away at the street entrance, tiptoeing and looking in the direction of the high platform.
The sunshine was very good, and the golden light covered the entire Plaza, making the white column on the high platform particularly eye-catching.
The flag of Land of Fire is tied to the top of the pillar, billowing slowly in the wind.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood in the middle of the high platform, wearing the dark red Hokage Robe, holding a bamboo hat in his hand.
The word "fire" is written on the hat, and the brim of the hat is trimmed with a golden edge, which shines brightly in the sun.
In front of him stood Tsunade.
Tsunade also wore a new Hokage Robe today.
The pure white bottom was printed with deep red flame patterns, and the hem of the dress hung below her knees, making her look particularly energetic.
Her long blond hair was tied into a ponytail and hung behind her shoulders.
The bangs in front of her forehead were gently blown by the wind, revealing the diamond-shaped mark between her eyebrows.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the girl in front of him, his eyes lingering on her face for a moment.
He remembered the look when Tsunade burst into Hokage's office two years ago and shouted that he wanted to be Hokage.
At that time, he only thought that this girl was going crazy and was just talking.
Who knew she really did it.
He cleared his throat and spoke. His voice was not loud, but after Chakra's amplification, it was clearly spread throughout the Plaza.
"Everyone."
The noise on Plaza gradually subsided, and thousands of pairs of eyes looked at the high platform at the same time.
"Today is a special day."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone was calm, but with a solemnity rarely heard from his mouth:
"We Konoha welcome the new Hokage."
"Tsunade."
The audience was quiet for a moment, and then there was a wave of cheers.
Cheers erupted from the center of the Plaza and quickly spread to the streets, rooftops, and treetops. The entire Konoha was almost shaking.
"Lady Tsunade! Lady Tsunade! Lady Tsunade!"
I don't know who shouted first, but then, the uniform shouts gathered into a wave of sound and rushed towards the high platform like a tsunami.
Hiruzen Sarutobi waited for the cheers to subside a little before continuing:
"This contribution is what the entire Shinobi World is paying attention to."
"I am getting old and Konoha needs a stronger hand to steer the ship."
He turned around and raised the bamboo hat in front of Tsunade with both hands:
"Tsunade, take it."
Tsunade looked at the hat and slowly raised his hands.
He took the hat with the word "fire" written on it and put it on his head.
She stood up straight and turned to face Plaza.
Under the stage, the patriarchs of Konoha's major families stood in the front row, all raising their heads to look at the young figure wearing a bamboo hat.
Hyuga Clan's Main Family stands side by side with the head of the branch family.
The patriarchs of Ino-Shika-Cho Clans stand together.
Inuzuka, Aburame, Hatake, Uchiha--
All the families that can be named sent representatives to the scene today.
The old patriarch of the Hyuga Clan leaned on a cane and took a slightly trembling step forward.
He looked up at Tsunade on the stage, his slightly cloudy eyes under his gray eyebrows, with a rare solemnity:
"Old Hyuga Clan, support Lady Tsunade to succeed Hokage."
After he finished speaking, he bent down and made a big salute.
The Ino-Shika-Cho Clans clan leaders next to them looked at each other, then bent down at the same time.
"Nara Clan, support Lady Tsunade!"
"Yamanaka Clan, support Lady Tsunade!"
"Akimichi Clan, support Lady Tsunade!"
One voice after another sounded.
Aburame, Inuzuka, Hatake, Uchiha...
Representatives of each family bent down one after another and saluted the white figure on the high platform.
Plaza On the edge, behind an old tree, Danzo stood there.
His arm was still wrapped in bandages, and his one eye stared gloomily at the back figure on the high platform.
There was no expression on his scarred face, but the fists clenched in his sleeves betrayed his emotions.
He opened his mouth, then closed it, but in the end not a single word came out.
He turned around, quietly left the edge of the crowd, and walked in the direction of Root Base.
On the other side of the high platform, Mito Uzumaki was sitting in a special seat, looking at her granddaughter wearing a bamboo hat on the stage, her eyes slightly red.
Jiraiya stood in the audience, folding his arms and grinning from ear to ear.
Orochimaru stood next to him, his golden vertical pupils narrowed.
Minato Namikaze stood in the front row of the crowd, followed by Nawaki and Kushina.
The three people were so excited that they almost didn't jump up.
After the ceremony, the celebration on Plaza did not dissipate.
The crowd gathered together in twos and threes, talking about today's events.
Behind the crowd, a group of ladies in exquisite kimonos gathered around, chattering with unconcealable smiles on their faces.
Yamanaka Sora wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, his voice trembling:
"Lady Tsunade... she really did it."
Hoshina Hyuga stood next to her, holding her little daughter who had just learned to walk, with red eyes:
"If it hadn't been for Lady Tsunade, this kid and I would have..."
She couldn't continue, but everyone around her knew what she meant.
Several ladies gathered around, you looked at me, I looked at you.
No one laughed at anyone, because everyone's eyes were red.
Hoshina Hyuga spoke softly, "Lady Tsunade became Hokage. It is her ability and it is also the blessing of us Konoha women."
"Yeah."
Yamanaka Sora took over the conversation and sniffed.
"If someone bullies us women in the future, they will say 'Lady Tsunade is Hokage' and see who dares to run wild on Konoha's territory."
"That's right."
The ladies looked at each other and smiled.
They each stretched out their hands to wipe the corners of their eyes and walked happily towards the center of Plaza.
I plan to go to the high platform to get a closer seat and take another look at their Lady Tsunade.
On the high platform, Tsunade was wearing the Hokage bamboo hat, standing in the hunting wind.
She looked at the crowded crowd below the stage, those cheering, waving, wiping tears, and shouting her name.
All the sounds mixed with the smoke not far away and rose into the sky.
She turned around, looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, and raised the corners of her mouth slightly:
"Old man, I said, I want to be Fourth Hokage."
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at that high-spirited face and smiled:
"I remember. At that time, I just thought you were joking."
"I never talk big."
After she finished speaking, she turned around again, facing Plaza, and stretched out her hand to straighten the brim of her hat.
The sun fell on the white hat with the word "fire" written on it, reflecting fine golden light.