Konoha, reported by the Fourth Hokage at the start.

Chapter 515 The Fourth Hokage - Uchiha Fugaku

"No, I object!"

Upon hearing Orochimaru's decision, the others were puzzled but could only accept it. Only the new head of the Sarutobi clan could not accept it and loudly opposed it.

All eyes turned to the new head of the Sarutobi clan.

"If Lady Tsunade doesn't become the Fourth Hokage, then Lord Orochimaru is the most qualified person to become the Fourth Hokage, both in terms of seniority and contributions to Konoha."

"Although Chief Fugaku was also a powerful ninja and made contributions to Konoha in this Fourth Shinobi World War, he was clearly far inferior to Lord Orochimaru, who had turned the tide in both the Second Shinobi World War and this war."

"Furthermore, the Uchiha clan has always controlled the powerful Konoha Police Department, and Chief Fugaku is also the head of the Police Department. If he continues to serve as the Fourth Hokage, then the power in Konoha will be too concentrated, which is not good for Konoha."

"Konoha belongs to everyone, not just one clan!"

After a reasoned and eloquent speech, the new head of the Sarutobi clan faced everyone, looking as if he were thinking of Konoha's future, and said, "I think it would be better for Lord Orochimaru to take on the position of Fourth Hokage, as it would be more conducive to the unity of Konoha."

After the new head of the Sarutobi clan finished speaking, he was satisfied to see the dazed looks on everyone's faces. He thought that his words had reminded everyone of the danger that the Uchiha clan would pose to the other ninja clans once they came to power.

Little did they know, what confused them was that they seemed to see the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, in this new head of the Sarutobi clan, which was why they were confused.

That's incredibly talkative!

To be honest, besides Naruto, the Third Hokage was the man with the strongest talk-no-jutsu in the ninja world.

"Your people, he really tried his best!"

Li Yao sighed in the mezzanine space.

The Third Hokage shook his head in disappointment. At this point, the Sarutobi clan should have remained silent. Only in this way could they reduce their presence and not give Fugaku Uchiha a reason to retaliate after becoming Hokage.

Only in this way can the Sarutobi clan gain the sympathy of other ninjas when they are targeted by the Uchiha clan in the future, thus making the Uchiha clan wary and hesitant to make a choice.

However, by publicly opposing it now, Fugaku Uchiha has found a reason to retaliate in the future.

In this way, unless the entire clan is wiped out, other ninja clans will not speak up for the Sarutobi clan in the event of some retaliation.

"You're still young after all!"

The third generation sighed softly.

"Let's vote directly."

Tsunade glanced at the new head of the Sarutobi clan, a hint of disgust flashing across her face, and then said, "Raise your hand if you agree that Uchiha Fugaku should become the Fourth Hokage."

Splash!

Everyone, except for the new head of the Sarutobi clan, raised their hands.

With Fugaku Uchiha becoming the Fourth Hokage a foregone conclusion, no one wanted to offend the next Hokage.

Even the ninja clans who disliked Fugaku Uchiha becoming Hokage raised their hands in agreement.

In this way, the fact that the new head of the Sarutobi clan did not raise his hand becomes too obvious.

Everyone's eyes involuntarily turned to the new head of the Sarutobi clan, who hadn't raised his hand.

Only then did he realize what was happening, his face instantly turning pale, and he was about to raise his hand.

However, Tsunade spoke up at this moment: "Then, in my capacity as Acting Hokage, I hereby officially announce that from this moment forward, the Fourth Hokage is Uchiha Fugaku. Meeting adjourned."

After saying that, Tsunade and Li Yao's Lightning Release clone, White Fang, walked out of the meeting room first. From now on, the affairs of Konoha would be Uchiha Fugaku's affairs. She no longer needed to worry about them and could go live the life she liked with her brother, Sasuke.

"Congratulations, Mr. Rich... no, congratulations, Mr. Hokage!"

"Congratulations, Hokage!"

Tsunade and her Lightning Release clone, White Fang, left, but Hiashi Hyuga and the others did not. They all congratulated Li Yao on his Fire Release clone, Fugaku.

Even Orochimaru didn't leave; he came to congratulate Fugaku, the Fire Release clone.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Fire Release clone Fugaku said to Orochimaru with anticipation, "Orochimaru-kun, I plan to establish a ninjutsu research institute, modeled after Sunagakure, to specialize in researching various secret techniques and ninjutsu. I would like to invite you to be the director of this ninjutsu research institute and to be responsible for overseeing all research matters."

"I wonder if Orochimaru-kun is willing to take on this important task?"

Upon hearing this, the surroundings fell silent, and then everyone turned to look at Orochimaru.

The Fourth Hokage really went to great lengths to win over Orochimaru.

The Ninjutsu Research Institute will clearly become an extremely important department in Konoha in the future.

After all, many ninja clans rose to power by relying on some kind of secret technique.

Leaving aside distant examples, let's just talk about the twelve most prestigious clans in Konoha.

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio, along with the Inuzuka and Aburame clans, are all ninja clans that have grown powerful through their family's secret ninjutsu techniques.

Whoever controls the Ninjutsu Research Institute in the future, and develops powerful ninjutsu techniques, will be the first to obtain these techniques, which could change the fate of a ninja clan.

Although Orochimaru did not have a clan, there is no doubt that the Ninjutsu Research Institute was also an institution with great profits.

Becoming the leader of this organization will only bring benefits, not harm.

Orochimaru's eyes lit up at that moment, and he looked at Li Yao's Fire Release clone, Fugaku, with a feeling of seeing a kindred spirit.

How could Fugaku know that his lifelong pursuit was to master endless ninjutsu?

This ninjutsu research institute is exactly what he wanted.

"Fugaku... no, Hokage-sama, are you serious?" Orochimaru was so excited that he stared intently at Li Yao's Fire Release clone, Fugaku.

"Of course it's true, and I'll fully support you. I'll provide whatever you need, whether it's money or equipment," Li Yao's Fire Release clone, Fugaku, assured him.

"Alright, Hokage-sama." Orochimaru said solemnly without any hesitation, "I accept the position of director of the Ninjutsu Research Institute. I hope you will take good care of me in the future, Hokage-sama."

"No problem." Li Yao's Fire Release clone - Fugaku - smiled with satisfaction.

It was originally Li Yao's plan to have Orochimaru, the greatest scientist in the ninja world, focus on his own field.

Everything is now in accordance with the intentions of the Fire Release clone, Fugaku.

Afterwards, the others congratulated Orochimaru and Li Yao's Fire Release clone - Fugaku, and then walked out of the conference room together.

The new head of the Sarutobi clan was left stunned, his hand half-raised, frozen in place for a long time before he came to his senses.

"This is troublesome!"

The new clan leader realized he had done something foolish, but it was too late to undo it. He could only rush back to the clan to make some arrangements.

"Let's go, let's continue finding companions for your best buddy."

Inside the conference room, in the mezzanine space, Li Yao smiled slightly after witnessing this scene. He took the third generation and flew into the sky, then reappeared and teleported away to continue their search for the dog.

Kakashi's house.

Kakari, who had been anxiously waiting, heard the click of the door opening and immediately ran over.

"Father, have you become the Fourth Hokage?"

Before they even reached the door, Kakashi's voice could already be heard.

Kakashi knew about today's internal election meeting, and he thought that the Fourth Hokage was very likely to be his father, so he had been looking forward to it since early on.

"father……"

Kakashi, who had just turned the corner and was standing not far from the main gate, was stunned by the scene before him before he could even utter the word "father."

He saw his father and Lady Tsunade locked in a passionate embrace, completely oblivious to his arrival.

The two lustful individuals walked past Kakashi, still munching on each other, and then went to their father's room to continue their meal.

Before long, Kakashi could only leave the house with a blush and a pounding heart.

"This isn't my home!"

Enraged and embarrassed, Kakashi left after uttering those words.

I have something to do today, so there's only one chapter.

(End of this chapter)