After hearing everyone's thoughts, Hiruzen Sarutobi cleared his throat and spoke.
"All right, everyone, I understand how you feel. Since we all agree that we should send someone to attend Chiba Tetsuya's succession ceremony, let's discuss who should go."
The moment he said that, quite a few representatives of the shinobi clans volunteered.
This was a chance to deal with a nation's daimyo, and one who was very good at business at that. If they could use the ceremony as an opportunity to build a good relationship with Chiba Tetsuya, their clans would have a real chance to rise.
At first, they were fairly restrained in putting themselves forward, but gradually, the clan representatives began arguing with one another. After all, everyone understood what was at stake and wanted to secure more benefits for their own clan.
The head of the Hyuga Clan slapped the table, stood up, and declared loudly.
"Lord Hokage, I believe members of our Hyuga Clan should represent us at the succession ceremony in the Land of Grass. After all, the Hyuga Clan is one of Konoha's most distinguished clans and the foremost Dōjutsu clan in the shinobi world. Sending us would demonstrate the importance Konoha places on this occasion!"
"Bullshit, you ungrateful bastard! What do you mean, the Hyuga are the foremost Dōjutsu clan in the shinobi world? Do you have any regard for our Uchiha Clan?! I say our Uchiha Clan should represent us at the ceremony. We Uchiha are the best in the shinobi world!"
Seeing that the argument was going nowhere, Hiruzen Sarutobi tapped the table.
Everyone immediately fell silent.
"I'm glad to see everyone so enthusiastic, but I haven't finished speaking yet."
He hadn't finished?
Everyone looked puzzled, but none of them were fools. Since the Hokage hadn't revealed all the