Chapter 876: Chapter – 869 Vote of Confidence
Two days later
The entire Konoha Village fell into a frenzied excitement.
After the crowing of the rooster at dawn, people began to leave their houses in the early morning and made their way towards the Hokage Building. As they shuttled through the streets and alleys, the groups of twos and threes became a steady stream of people.
The laughter of children, the giggling of ladies, the arguments and discussions along with the cries of vendors could be heard, creating a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere.
"What do you think? The Uchiha or the Hyūga? Which one will become the next Hokage?"
"I think… it should be the Patriarch of the Uchiha Clan."
"Makes sense… after all, he has the Mangekyou Sharingan!"
"Yes, the Mangekyou Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan is really strong… Others don't stand a chance!"
"Eh? But didn't Hyūga Kuroto defeat Uchiha Shisui? He too possesses the Mangekyou Sharingan… but he lost!"
"That is to say, Hyūga Kuroto might not lose."
"But I feel that his chances are not that high… the one who is more likely to win is Uchiha Fugaku, after all, trickery can only take you so far, in front of absolute power, it can't help much."
"It's a pity, the last round was cancelled, otherwise, we would have been able to see an amazing battle!"
The focus of everyone's discussion is naturally the next Hokage. Whether Uchiha or Hyūga?
Most of them are ordinary villagers who have no way of obtaining inside information, and they do not understand the mentality of the top-level of Konoha. Therefore, for them, the Uchiha Patriarch–who has a Mangekyou Sharingan–has a higher chance of winning compared to–a member of the branch family of the Hyūga Clan–Hyūga Kuroto.
Listening to the discussions of the villagers passing
through the streets, Uchiha Shin–in charge of maintaining the law and
order–grinned happily.
Undoubtedly, the battle between Fugaku and Kakashi has
elevated the prestige of the Uchiha Clan, and the villagers have come to
realize the power that the Uchiha Clan possesses.
Proud and happy, Shin glanced at the Hokage Rock as his eyes swept past the Shodaime, Nidaime, Sandaime, and Yondaime, he muttered with an ecstatic grin, "The Uchiha Clan will finally have a Hokage! Fugaku-sama has really done it!"
At this moment, a large group of shinobis dressed in all black walked through the main street with an imposing aura.
As everyone noticed the arrival of this large group of shinobi, they took two steps back and made way for this group of shinobi, some villagers even went as far as to lower their heads in awe and respect.
"The Uchiha Clan!" someone muttered in the crowd.
That's right, this group of shinobi is none other than the Uchiha Clan. The one walking at the forefront of the group is Uchiha Fugaku. Carrying a proud fierce smile he made his way towards the Hokage Building.
Beside Fugaku, his wife Uchiha Mikoto, and their three children Itachi, Sasuke and Kiyomi are present. After that Shisui and Shinichi.
Behind Shinichi and Shisui are the other senior shinobi of the Uchiha Clan including Elite Jonins, Jonins, and Special Jonins.
Noting the arrival of his Patriarch and fellow clansmen, Shin bowed to Fugaku, "I wish Patriarch the best of luck. The position of Godaime Hokage is yours to take."
Fugaku nodded lightly, "Hmm."
Feeling the majestic aura exuding from Fugaku, Shin became
more respectful and after another deep bow, he took a step back.
As he saw everyone looking at his father in awe and respect, Sasuke felt happy in his heart, 'We are indeed the strongest.' He thought as a proud smile graced his face.
As his tender age, his understanding of what 'Hokage' actually means and signifies is quite superficial, but this does not prevent him from enjoying the way everyone's awe-inspiring gazes and fearful looks.
'I must also work harder, I cannot allow Otou-sama's reputation to be affected because of my lack of ability, he is going to become Hokage, and as the son of Hokage, I must also become exceptional.' thought Sasuke as determination to work harder than anyone else took root in his heart.
Not long after the Uchiha Clan had passed, another large group of shinobis appeared as they made their way towards the Hokage Building. Different from Uchihas black, these were dressed in white that matched the colour of their pupils.
Looking at the incoming ninjas with Byakugan, Shin muttered to himself in annoyance, "Be proud while you can, and enjoy all you can… from tomorrow, I am going to make sure that you guys keep your head bowed in front of Uchiha!"
The ones incoming are the Hyūga s, known for their unique Byakugan Kekkei Genkai.
Walking at the forefront is none other than the Patriarch of the Hyūga Clan, Hyūga Hiashi.
Behind Hiashi are the elders of the main family of the Hyūga Clan. Although they were reluctant to support Kuroto in the Hokage campaign, at Hisashi's insistence, they had no other choice but to come even if unwillingly. This is the first time someone from the Hyūga Clan has come so close to becoming Hokage, and Hiashi did not want to miss such an opportunity.
Behind the elders of the main family, Hinata and Hanabi were walking with their caretakers Kō and Natsu.
These four are followed by a group of Elite Jonins, Jonins, and Special Jonins from the branch family of the Hyuga Clan. The one leading the branch family is obviously Hizashi, and walking beside him are his wife and excited Neji.
After Hiruzen and Kuroto reached an agreement, Sandaime decided to release Hizashi. After all, Kuroto was about to become the Godaime Hokage, if they continued to detain Hizashi, it wouldn't look good for the prestige of the new Hokage.
Anyway, as the Hyuga Clan passed by, Shin was surprised, 'Huh? He did not come?' There was no sign of Kuroto in the Hyuga group, and this made Shin feel a bit weird.
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Kuroto's Home
While arranging Kuroto's hair, Yui murmured in a worried tone, "Kuroto-kun, do we really need not arrive early? Today is the Vote of Confidence, we can't be late for such an important thing… what if… what if they start without you, and you lose because we were not there on time?!"
Obviously, Yui is unaware of the agreement.
Kuroto smiled, "Why are you panicking? The main protagonist always arrives at last! So there is no need to worry, they won't start without me."
"If you say so." Muttered Yui.
As Yui looked at Kuroto's handsome face in the mirror, she was dazed for a moment, "Kuroto-kun? Will your face be carved on the Hokage Rock as well?"
"Of course." Nodded Kuroto with a smile.
To be honest, she is still not used to the fact that Kuroto is one of the two people who are likely to become Godaime Hokage of Konoha. There are times when she is walking through the streets or going somewhere, and people enthusiastically greet her with respect making her unsure how to react. Everything feels surreal as if a dream, 'It's all because of Kuroto-kun. Unexpectedly, you have so far… there was a time when you couldn't even defeat me, and now you might even defeat the Uchiha Patriarch and become Hokage…!'
Yui suddenly lowered her head with a foolish smile.
Kuroto asked curiously, "Why are you smiling?"
Yui answered, "I am thinking of choosing the best sculpture in the Shinobi World for sculpting your face on the Hokage Rock."
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Translator's Note:
For all those wondering why I hadn't released very few chapters in the last month, well, the reason is that I have been feeling kinda depressed and low lately with not too good mental state, so I kind need some time to get out of this state, hence why, not many uploads.
I am working on recovering my mental health and would increase the frequency of release when I am feeling good.
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Chapter 877: Chapter – 870 Vote of Confidence II
Bang Bang
As the fireworks spread colourful burst in every direction, the bustling square in front of the Hokage Building came alive with an electric atmosphere. The air was thick with anticipation and excitement, as a multitude of voices melded together, creating a cacophony that reverberated through the very core of the bustling gathering.
The harmonious convergence of diverse voices created a symphony of sound, akin to a resounding crescendo that surged through Konoha. The collective murmurings, exclamations, and cheers blended into a unified chorus, ascending into the open expanse above. Like mighty thunderclaps punctuating a serene and cloudless sky, this tremendous sound wave echoed persistently, enveloping the surroundings with undeniable energy.
As the air crackled with excitement and the resounding echoes filled the square, the atmosphere pulsated with an intoxicating blend of joy, anticipation, and reverence. It was a momentous occasion, the day the Godaime Hokage of Konoha will be chosen.
Perched atop the roof of the Hokage Building, Jiraiya surveyed the bustling square, brimming with celebratory fervour, and couldn't help but reminisce, murmuring, "It feels just like the last time."
Back then, Namikaze Minato and Orochimaru were the celebrated figures. Fresh from the conclusion of the Third Great Shinobi War, the Konoha villagers poured their enthusiasm into the Yondaime Hokage Election, resulting in a day as vibrant as the present one. Recalling those memories, Jiraiya's lips curved into a faint grin.
Beside Jiraiya, Tsunade focused her attention on Uchiha Fugaku, also standing on the rooftop of the Hokage Building. Observing Fugaku's confident expression and the intensity of his smile, Tsunade's brows furrowed.
It wasn't the outcome of the Vote of Confidence that concerned Tsunade, but rather the aftermath of Fugaku's loss. The more confident a person is, the harder they fall upon failure. Handling an irrational Fugaku would prove challenging.
As a member of the Senju clan, Tsunade understands better than most that the Uchiha are driven by intense emotions. If their emotions spiral out of control, there is seemingly no limit to what they might do.
It would have been manageable if it were solely Fugaku, but standing beside him are Shisui and Shinichi. Considering the possibility of an Uchiha rebellion, Tsunade perceives a bleak future. After all, facing three Mangekyou Sharingan users—Fugaku alone being troublesome enough, not to mention Shisui and Shinichi with their enigmatic Mangekyou Sharingan abilities—Konoha would undoubtedly suffer irreparable damage.
'I can only hope that Fugaku won't rebel immediately!' Tsunade thought inwardly with a sigh.
"How long will it take for him to arrive?" asked Hiruzen with a frown. It was getting late, the time to start the Vote of Confidence was almost there, yet there is no sign of Kuroto, this dissatisfied him a little.
"We have already sent a team to escort Kuroto-sama, he must be arriving any time." Answered the Anbu.
Hiruzen nodded lightly, then glanced at Fugaku not far away from the corner of his eyes.
Although he has taken the worst situation into consideration and prepared countermeasures accordingly, Hiruzen can't help but feel uneasy.
The Uchiha family possessing three pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan simultaneously is an unprecedented occurrence in Konoha's history. Even the Shodaime Hokage, who founded the village, never encountered such a challenging situation.
Hiruzen reckons that even if the Yondaime, were still alive, it would be difficult to contain the Uchiha clan's ambitions in the present day. Moreover, the power of the Hokage faction has diminished compared to earlier times. The Uchiha Patriarch's victory over Kakashi–who is considered the most skilled among the younger generation– in front of Konoha's villagers during the first phase of the Hokage Election further complicates matters.
With the announcement of the Godaime Hokage's appointment today, the future of Konoha remains uncertain. Even the Sandaime, who had the longest reign as Hokage, cannot predict what lies ahead for the village.
Sensing Sandaime's discreet glances, Fugaku spoke in a deep, commanding tone, "It is time. Let us commence."
A Jonin, responsible for overseeing the proceedings of the Hokage campaign, spoke with a pleasant smile, "We are still awaiting the arrival of Hyuga Kuroto-sama. Please bear with us for a little longer."
Fugaku expressed his displeasure with a disdainful snort, remarking, "If he hasn't arrived yet, it can only be assumed that he has chosen to withdraw from the Vote of Confidence!"
The emcee, sensing the tension, forced a somewhat awkward smile and responded, "But we cannot make assumptions unless Hyuga Kuroto-sama explicitly states his decision."
Suddenly, a commotion erupted within the crowd gathered at the square, prompting the villagers to instinctively retreat to the sides, creating a several-meter-wide passage amidst the bustling square. The occupants of the Hokage building swiftly caught wind of the shift in the atmosphere and turned their gazes towards the unfolding scene.
There, they beheld Hyuga Kuroto, accompanied by Hyuga Yui, leisurely strolling towards the Hokage Building along the path naturally formed by the parting crowd. Kuroto's countenance remained composed, almost as if he were unaffected by the weight of being one of the Hokage Candidates. In contrast, Yui's face flushed with embarrassment, and under the watchful eyes of the onlookers, she followed Kuroto with her head lowered and took small, hesitant steps. The slight disarray in the movement of her hands betrayed her nervousness at that moment.
"Finally, he has arrived!"
Simultaneously, a sense of relief washed over the members of both the Hokage faction and the Hyuga clan, as Hyuga Kuroto stepped onto the scene, dispelling any concerns they had harboured. Their worries had been in vain. Uchiha Fugaku fixed his gaze upon Kuroto, his expression betraying a mixture of uncertainty and contemplation.
Having escorted Yui to the rooftop of the Hokage Building, Kuroto and Yui proceeded to bow respectfully to the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, who was positioned on the viewing platform adjacent to the building.
Then, Sandaime, in a resounding voice, declared to the assembled villagers in the square, "I hereby announce the official commencement of the Vote of Confidence for the election of Konoha's Godaime Hokage!"
In response to Sandaime's announcement, a massive ballot box was carefully manoeuvred by several Anbu operatives and placed at the main entrance of the Hokage Building.
The ballot box, standing at half a person's height, bore intricate engravings of various sealing techniques. Despite the penetrating vision of the Hyuga clan's Byakugan, even they could not discern what was transpiring within the impenetrable walls of the box.
With the arrival of the ballot box, the line of Jonin, which had formed in an orderly fashion, commenced the voting process.
In accordance with Konoha's tradition, all active and retired Jonin, as well as special Jonin, are eligible to participate in this vote of confidence.
However, the number of participating ninjas was relatively small. The Jonins, who serve as the commanding officers, constitute the backbone of Konoha's 10,000-plus ninjas, yet their proportion in relation to the overall number of Konoha ninjas is quite low.
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