Chapter 841: Chapter – 834 Hokage Candidate Hyuga Kuroto?
In Konoha, there are no rules that restrict anyone from becoming the Hokage. Their background is irrelevant. It doesn't matter whether they are civilians or someone from the noble Shinobi Clans.
Namikaze Minato is the best example. Despite being a commoner, he became Konoha's Yondaime Hokage.
As long as the person is a resident of Konoha, has the necessary strength, contribution, achievements, and reputation, is selected by the members of the Elder Council, and successfully wins the election, they can become the Hokage.
But there is an exception. There is a certain group of Ninjas in Konoha who can not by any means become Hokage. There is no rule that says that they can not, it's just a unanimous understanding within Konoha that they can not become the Hokage. This group is the Branch division of Konoha's Hyuga Clan.
Since all the members of the Hyuga Branch Family are marked with the 'Caged Bird' Juinjutsu, their lives are always in the hands of the members of the main family. The Hokage's life can never be controlled by someone else, the village will never allow this, therefore, the members of the branch family will never be selected as the Hokage candidates no matter how capable or worthy they are. This is a unanimous understanding within Konoha.
That's why, when Sandaime Hokage heard of Kakashi's proposal, he immediately denied it, "Kuroto can not be selected as the candidate. I believe I don't need to explain the reason why he can not be selected."
Kakashi nodded in understanding, "I know the reason." And added, "However, I still believe that he is our best bet."
Sandaime asked with a frown, "What do you mean?"
"At this point in time, I can not think of anyone other than Kuroto capable of restraining Shisui. No matter how much I train, I can not see myself defeating Shisui, not when he decides to use that Susano'o of his. But with Kuroto in the game…" explained Kakashi.
"You mean?" Sandaime narrowed his eyes upon understanding the meaning behind Kakashi's words. He couldn't help but ponder a little…
Seeing that Sandaime understood what he was talking about, Kakashi added, "I had a conversation with Shisui a few days back, and based on that, I have concluded that Shisui doesn't really desire to become Hokage. The only reason he is taking part in the election is that he was ordered by the Uchiha Patriarch. Now if we request Kuroto's aid… then…"
The friendship between Kuroto and Shisui… he knows a lot about it. So, if there is anyone in Konoha who can eliminate Shisui from the election, it's undoubtedly Kuroto.
Of course, Hiruzen doesn't think that Kuroto is strong enough to defeat Shisui in a head-on battle, but he does agree that if Kuroto were to fight Shisui, Shisui wouldn't go all out. In fact, there is even a possibility that he might admit defeat and withdraw.
After a while of thinking, Hiruzen nodded, "This approach is indeed feasible."
Even Hiruzen couldn't come up with any other solution against Shisui. If Shisui were to go all out, then no one in Konoha is capable of defeating Shisui. But with Kuroto in the picture, even if Shisui can not be defeated, he can be eliminated.
And as long as Shisui is defeated, the rest of the election will be easy.
Uchiha Fugaku isn't really that big of a threat. Hiruzen personally believes that with the help of Flying Raijin, Kakashi will definitely be able to defeat Fugaku.
But there is still one issue, "Will he agree?" After all, Kuroto gains nothing from helping them.
"There is no harm in trying to ask him." Answered Kakashi.
"Hmm, you are right." Nodded Hiruzen, and added after a pause, "Let's try negotiating with him. As long as his conditions aren't excessive, we can agree."
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Principal's Office, Ninja Academy
Looking at silent Kuroto, Itachi asked, "Kuroto-san, have you given it a thought? About the elections…"
Kuroto sighed lightly and shook his head.
The matter of the election came too suddenly. Currently, Kuroto's entire focus is on the Rinnegan and the 'Type-II Biological Armor', he doesn't have enough energy to think about the elections. But the problem is, if he doesn't do anything about it, civil strife is likely to occur.
As far as Kuroto knows, Hokage Faction has no intention of allowing the Uchiha Clan to take over the position of Hokage any time soon. They may allow the Uchiha Shinobi to become Hokage in the sixth or the seventh generation, but now? No chance.
The only reason Sandaime-sama even agreed to the Uchiha Patriarch's demands is that he couldn't come up with any solution immediately in the Council meeting, and believed that they would still be able to defeat the Uchiha Clan in the final Vote of Confidence.
And there is no doubt about it, in the final Vote of Confidence, the Uchiha Clan really has no hope of defeating the Hokage Faction. Let alone Fugaku, even Shisui despite everything he has for Konoha won't get the support of most of the Jounin.
And there is only one reason, the fear of the Uchiha Clan is rooted in the heart of Konoha Shinobi.
Besides, even if the political influence of the Hokage Faction is not as strong as it was back in the day, because of numerous failures against the Akatsuki Organization, it's still not something the Uchiha Clan can fight against.
Most of the other Shinobi Clans will undoubtedly support the Hokage Faction over the Uchiha Clan.
And if talking about the strength of the Hokage Faction, it's not that bad. Although old, Sandaime Hokage is still a force to be reckoned with. Then there is Tsunade-hime and Jiraiya both of whom are Kage ranked in terms of strength. Not to mention Kakashi with his Flying Raijin.
The Hokage Faction is more than strong enough to fight the Uchiha Clan, the existence of the Uchiha Clan keeps them at bay, but if push comes to shove, they will not hesitate.
Most of the Uchiha Clan, including Fugaku, don't seem to realize this.
Unlike other Uchiha clansmen, Itachi is different, he has seen through the intention of the Hokage Faction as well as the leaders of the other shinobi Clans and is worried about the consequences.
"Kuroto-san…–" Just when Itachi wanted to say something he noticed Kakashi entering the office through the window.
Noting Kakashi's arrival, Itachi immediately greeted the Hokage candidate and left the office. Obviously, he can not discuss these important matters in front of Kakashi.
After Itachi left, Kuroto looked at Kakashi, "Well? Did you want to talk about something?"
Without beating around the bush, Kakashi directly revealed his purpose of coming to meet him.
Hearing Kakashi's reasons, Kuroto smiled, "Did I hear that correctly? You wish for me to become one of the Hokage candidates?"
Kakashi nodded, "Yes."
Kuroto asked, "May I ask why?" He had already guessed the reason, he still wanted Kakashi to speak.
And Kakashi didn't hide anything, "You can eliminate Uchiha Shisui."
"I see." Nodded Kuroto with a thoughtful expression.
Kakashi asked, "So, will you do it?"
Kuroto thought about it, and said, "Before I give my answer… I want to know… are you confident of defeating the Uchiha Patriarch?"
Kakashi nodded, "Yes. The Patriarch of the Uchiha Clan won't be that problematic, so I believe that I can defeat him."
Kuroto could see that Kakashi was actually taking Fugaku lightly. He thought about warning him, "Kakashi – …" but decided against it. Instead, he asked, "So, let's suppose that I work for you, what do I get in return?"
"Anything, as long as it's nothing too excessive." Answered Kakashi.
Kuroto smile widened as he answered "100 million Ryo."
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Chapter 842: Chapter – 835 Fourth Candidate
"Huh? Hundred Million Ryo you say?"
Kakashi was surprised. He assumed that Kuroto would ask for some secret or forbidden Jutsu or perhaps higher political status as compensation, he even thought that Kuroto might ask for Hokage Faction's help on the 'Cursed Seal' Juinjutsu, but who would have thought, Kuroto's demand is entirely different.
Instead of some Jutsu or higher political status, Kuroto demanded money. Believing that he might have been mistaken, Kakashi asked, "You said that you want a Hundred Million Ryo?"
Kuroto nodded, "That is correct." And asked in confusion, "Is that too much?"
Kakashi shook his head, "No, it's not too much… but are you sure you want money and not something else?"
Kuroto nodded, "Yes. Currently, I want money… all the money I can get."
"Might I ask why you need so much money?" asked Kakashi, a little confused.
"Oh nothing, just some personal stuff, you know." Answered Kuroto with a smile. Of course, he isn't going to give any details to Kakashi. And Kuroto believes that Kakashi is smart enough to not pry deliberately.
100 million Ryo is indeed a huge amount for an individual, however, for a great Shinobi Village like Konoha, it's not too much. Besides, if they can eliminate Uchiha Shisui at a small price of 100 Million Ryo, then it's a very good deal.
Kakashi believes that Hokage-sama would agree, therefore, after a while of silence, he nodded, "All right, you will receive 100 million Ryo by the end of this week."
Kuroto's smile widened, "Then we have a deal."
His objective was completed, and Kakshi decided to take his leave, "Well, I have to inform Hokage-sama about this, I will take my leave."
Kuroto nodded, "No problem." And as if he suddenly remembered something, he said, "Oh, and don't underestimate the Uchiha Patriarch, he might surprise you."
The Uchiha Patriarch has awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan. He may not be as skilled as Shisui in using the Mangekyou Sharingan, but his abilities are powerful enough.
Of course, Kuroto doesn't know all the abilities of Fugaku's Mangekyou Sharingan, but he does have experience against Fugaku's 'Taikyokuzu', and that thing is dangerous.
Kakashi nodded with a smirk, "Don't worry… I believe that I can handle myself against the Uchiha Patriarch." Then left the Principal's Office.
Clearly, Kakashi didn't take Kuroto's words seriously. In Kakashi's mind compared to the threat of Shisui, Uchiha Fugaku poses no difficulty.
Kuroto smiled seeing Kakashi's reaction and chose not to say anything. He did do his part and warned Kakashi. Whether Kakashi takes his words seriously or not is not up to him.
Putting this problem at the back of his mind, Kuroto turned back to what he was doing.
Not long after another announcement was made by the Elder Council in regard to the Election.
'Elder Utatane Koharu has nominated the current Principal of Konoha Ninja Academy, Hyuga Kuroto as the candidate for the Hokage Election.'
In this way, Kuroto became the fourth candidate.
As soon as this information was released entire village was taken aback.
Shisui, Kuroto, and Kakashi are often called the Sannin of the new generation, and now that they are part of the election, more and more people started to call them the Sannin of the New Generation and garnered all the attention.
From the Patriarchs of the major Shinobi Clans to the commoners, everyone heatedly discussed the upcoming Hokage Election. Even the Kages of other villages were interested in knowing who will be Konoha's Godaime Hokage.
It didn't take long for the news to reach the doors of the Uchiha District.
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Uchiha District
"Are you serious? Hyuga Kuroto is the fourth candidate? But he is from the branch family of the Hyuga Clan, how can he be nominated?"
"Does Hyuga Clan support him? If they do support him, then they might free him."
"I beg to differ… I don't believe the main family has the guts to free him… perhaps this is the idea of that old hag. She might have thought of using him as a chip to restrain Shisui."
"Yes, it makes sense… if Shisui fights against Hyuga Kuroto, he won't go all out. They are really using all their means to restrain Shisui."
One of the clansmen asked Fugaku, "Patriarch… what should we do? If Shisui fights against him, then he might really…"
Fugaku shook his head, "Don't worry, continue with your work."
He was taken aback by Fugaku's calm tone, and thought, 'Perhaps Patriarch has some plan in his mind.'
He wasn't mistaken. Fugaku indeed had a plan, and that was to use Shisui to divert the attention of the Hokage Faction and the other nominated candidates.
Originally, Fugaku believed that it would be Tsunade-hime or Jiraiya who would come forward. But even if it's Kuroto, there is no difference for him. In fact, this is better.
The fact that Kuroto is nominated just shows that his plan has been working well.
'While everyone's attention is focused on Shisui, nobody is taking me seriously… I will be able to use this opportunity.' Thought Fugaku with a smile.
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Hyuga District
"What?! Kuroto was nominated by the Elder Council as the fourth candidate?!" exclaimed Elder Fukiage in shock. He couldn't believe what he just heard.
"Yes." Nodded Hiashi with a tired expression.
"Did you play any part in this?" asked the second elder with a look of disbelief on his face.
Hiashi shook his head, "No, I just received the notice that he is the fourth candidate. I am as surprised as anyone."
"How is this possible?" – muttered the Elder Sada, and added after a pause, "Why would they nominate him–a member of the branch–if they wanted someone from the Hyuga Clan to be nominated, then you should have been chosen!"
At this time, Elder Fukiage suddenly said with a happy expression, "But this is a very good opportunity for us…!"
Hiashi shook his head, "We should all be clear that they won't make such a mistake. I believe they are using him as a countermeasure against Uchiha Shisiui. Therefore, his chances are low."
"I am not talking about him Hiashi… I am talking about you! If… if he can be nominated… why not you nominate yourself Hiashi?" said Elder Fukiage, and added, "He is the countermeasure against Shisui… how sure are you against Hatake Kakashi and Uchiha Fugaku?"
After pondering for a while, Hiashi said in a hesitant tone, "I… I am not sure. If I had the power of Tenseigan… then perhaps…"
"Forget it." Sighed Elder Elder Sada, and added, "Considering our current relationship with them, the Hokage Faction will definitely not support us."
Elder Fukiage nodded helplessly, "This was such a great opportunity, if only we had more information on the Tenseigan!"
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