The people in the grand auditorium witnessed all of this as well. Exclamations of amazement mingled with cheers, instantly shattering the tense, oppressive atmosphere.
Shikaku, Choza, and Inoichi exchanged glances. After sharing a look of resolve, all three stepped forward and bowed slightly to Seiichi.
They said in unison, "Clan Head Seiichi, please allow our Ino-Shika-Cho Clans to join your plan! We are willing to fight for peace in the Shinobi World, whatever the cost!"
"Heh, rest assured. I certainly won't disappoint you.
"On the contrary, what you gain will far exceed your imagination!"
The carrot-and-stick approach had worked well since ancient times.
It didn't matter how old a tactic was, as long as it worked.
Seeing this, the others followed suit, lowering their heads one after another to express their willingness to join.
By now, they all saw the situation clearly. They had no choice at all.
Even bringing back the two Senju brothers with Impure World Reincarnation would not change the situation.
Seeing that everyone had reached a consensus, Tsunade rose and walked to the front of the stage.
"Given our current special circumstances, I hereby solemnly announce that this will be my final order as Hokage:
"I have decided to formally pass the Hokage Position to Uchiha Seiichi."
As soon as she finished speaking, Tsunade resolutely removed the hat symbolizing the Hokage's authority from her head and held it out to Seiichi.
Seiichi looked around and found that no one stepped forward to object.
He therefore accepted the Hokage hat with a smile, but instead of putting it on, he casually set it on the table before him.
"Hokage? In truth, this so-called position and authority mean nothing to me.
"Because I understand perfectly well that as long as I am strong enough, no one will dare