"Although I really don't want to admit it, everyone's youth is different, Uchiha Itachi, I also recognize your Hokage Position!"
Following Ino-Shika-Cho, Might Guy gave Madara a thumbs up to express his position. At the same time, Kakashi also raised his hand after sighing.
Third Hokage is Kakashi-sensei's teacher. He took great care of Kakashi after Fourth Hokage left. Kakashi naturally would not refute the old man's last wish.
With Kakashi and Kai taking the lead, some neutral Jōnin also raised their hands. Not long after, except for a few people, most Jōnin agreed that Madara Uchiha became Fifth Hokage.
"If the voting situation is like this, Uchiha Itachi, from today on you will be our Konoha's Acting Village Head. I will immediately write to Daimyo to report this matter. Once Daimyo is approved, you will be our Konoha's Fifth Hokage."
Seeing that Madara Uchiha is so popular, the two Konoha and Senior Advisor will naturally not make things difficult for Madara. After all, Madara is the successor personally designated by Third Hokage and judging from Madara's past performance, he is definitely qualified to become Hokage. The only worry of these two people is that Madara is still too young.
"I don't agree."
Just when the dust about Fifth Hokage's position was about to settle, a slightly old voice sounded in the conference room. Everyone looked at the sound and saw that a white-haired man with a smile had appeared here at some point.
This man is none other than Jiraiya, one of the third generation Hokage's Disciple and the legendary Sannin.
"Lord Jiraiya? When did you come back to the village!"
As one of Sannin, Jiraiya naturally has great prestige among Konoha. After he appeared on the stage, even Kakashi looked slightly shocked.
Unlike Jōnin, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura did not show any surprise when Jiraiya appeared. Obviously they had known that Jiraiya had returned to the village.
For these two Senior Advisor, Madara is an excellent heir. If anyone can compete with Madara, it is indeed the man in front of him.
"Jiraiya, the reason you disagree is because you want to be this Hokage?"
Seeing Jiraiya jumping out to disrupt the situation, the two Senior Advisor were not angry but followed Jiraiya's words and asked. If it had been another person, what the two Senior Advisor would have said would have been to win.
"I'm not interested in Hokage Position, but compared to Uchiha Itachi, I have a more suitable candidate here. Itachi, you are not yet twenty years old. It is not suitable to be Hokage at such a young age. Why don't you settle down and let the old guys support you for a while longer, then you can be Sixth Hokage."
Faced with the potential recruitment of Senior Advisor, Jiraiya categorically expressed his intention not to be Hokage. At the same time, he gave the reason why he did not agree with Madara being Hokage.
"Lord Jiraiya, although you have a transcendent status in the village, but now it is time to choose Hokage, please take this matter seriously. You are not willing to compete with Hokage but you recommend someone else. Who is this person? Why is she more qualified than Lord Itachi!"
Ajin, who was standing behind Madara, saw that Hokage, which Madara was about to acquire, had problems due to Jiraiya's interference, so he immediately stood up to defend Madara Uchiha.
"The person I recommend is named Tsunade. She is the granddaughter of our Konoha First Hokage. She is the third generation Hokage's Disciple. At the same time, she is also the best Medical Ninja in the world."
Faced with Ajin's doubts, Jiraiya gave his own recommendation.
"Tsunade, is the child still willing to return to Konoha?"
Hearing that Jiraiya recommended Tsunade, the two Senior Advisors looked at each other. If Hokage Position can make Tsunade return, then it may not be a bad thing for Konoha.
After all, Tsunade is such an excellent Medical Ninja that it can greatly reduce casualties in the village, and with Tsunade's transition, the young Madara will have more time to continue to grow.
From the perspective of the stability of the village, it is indeed safer to hand over the village to Tsunade than to hand it over to the young and energetic Madara.
"I will convince her. While I am gone, Itachi, you can be the Acting Hokage of the village first, but the position of Fifth Hokage should be given to Tsunade."
Seeing the two Senior Advisor hesitate, Jiraiya also laughed. In his opinion, Tsunade becoming Hokage seemed to be stable.
"I don't agree."
Just when Jiraiya was deciding on the matter, Madara Uchiha spoke.
Madara vetoed Jiraiya's proposal by using Jiraiya to veto himself as Fifth Hokage.
The originally harmonious atmosphere took a turn for the worse after Madara's cold rejection. In an instant, everyone in the conference room became nervous.
Whether it is Jiraiya recommended as Tsunade as Hokage or Ban as Hokage, most people in the conference room can accept it. What they are afraid of is the conflict between these two people.
Now Madara directly refuted Jiraiya's proposal, which undoubtedly brought the conflict to the surface. Faced with Madara's rebuttal, Jiraiya, who had been smiling all the time, also became serious.
"Boy, you are too young to understand Shinobi World's cruelty. Believe me, Tsunade she will be a very good Hokage she will also be a very good elder. You are still so young and there is no need to rush."
Akatsuki's actions are getting bigger and bigger. Jiraiya knows that sooner or later, this organization will take action against Konoha.
Now that Third Hokage has passed away, he plans to take Naruto to practice far away. According to Jiraiya's consideration, there must be a strong and experienced person in charge of the village.
Tsunade is undoubtedly the best candidate. For Jiraiya, Madara may be very strong, but Madara is still a little immature.
"I said, I don't agree to let anyone else do Fifth Hokage. Third Hokage entrusted this position to me before he died, so I can only sit in this position."
Faced with Jiraiya's persuasion, Madara Uchiha refuted it mercilessly.
While Madara retorted, Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Clan, and Jōnin stood firmly behind Madara. At the same time, Inoichi Yamanaka also sighed and stood next to Madara.
Shikaku Nara frowned and stood in the middle, Chōza Akimichi stood next to Shikaku, Kakashi, who originally supported Madara, was stunned in place, Kai and Sarutobi Clan also stood beside Madara.
The scene that was originally one-sided against Madara changed after Jiraiya appeared, but so far, most people still stand with Madara, some people choose to be neutral, and no one dares to really stand opposite Madara.
Perhaps Jiraiya once had great prestige in Konoha, but he has not returned to Konoha for many years. The prestige and following team that Third Hokage has built up for Madara over the past few years cannot be shaken by Jiraiya alone.