Hyuga Hiashi felt rather helpless. As clan head, he still needed the elders' support on major matters.
If all the elders opposed him, he could not force a decision through.
As a father, he naturally did not want to use his daughter as a bargaining chip.
But who could resist the temptation of the Hokage position?
In the end, Hiashi agreed.
Early the next morning.
For once, Zhou Cheng did not run two laps around the village.
Konoha had so much to rebuild that it would be inappropriate for him to go running.
First, he dispelled all the Shadow Clones from yesterday.
He gathered everything his Shadow Clones had seen and heard.
He discovered that his reputation among ordinary villagers was steadily rising.
Shinobi from civilian backgrounds had also grown much more fond of him.
Zhou Cheng created another hundred or so Shadow Clones and sent them out to help with the reconstruction.
Since he wanted to turn Konoha into his own backyard, his prestige had to reach a certain level.
Haku and Karin stayed right behind him.
Haku was used to following Zhou Cheng around. It was his favorite thing to do.
Karin, meanwhile, gazed at him with adoration and infatuation all over her face.
In her eyes, Zhou Cheng was handsome, powerful, and gentle.
Every time she looked at him, her heart raced.
He was about to head to Konoha Square for the Hokage election.
But a member of the Hyuga Clan stopped him.
"Cheng Zhou, our clan head would like to see you!"
Zhou Cheng narrowed his eyes slightly, guessing Hiashi's intentions.
The Hokage position was certainly tempting.
For Hinata and Neji's sake, Zhou Cheng did not refuse Hiashi's invitation.
The group soon arrived at the Hyuga Clan compound.
Hinata and Neji were both there as well.