I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 412 Jonin Team Voting!

Hokage Building.

The once solemn and quiet building was suddenly transformed into a bustling scene with people coming and going.

One after another, the Konoha Jonin, who are usually rarely seen, gathered together in the spacious lobby of the Hokage Building.

They were all wearing their own green vests, and excitement and anticipation were evident on each of their faces.

"You should vote too!"

"Of course! Didn't you come to vote too?"

"Which official are you going to vote for later?"

A buzzing, noisy sound drifted through the empty hall, and every Jonin could not suppress the urge to talk to those around them.

And everyone's topic was exactly the same—the Jonin team voting session later!

Since Hiruzen Sarutobi announced the official start of the Fourth Hokage election campaign.

It took about half a month.

The crucial step that will truly determine who will become the next Hokage—the Jonin voting process—has finally begun.

Placed in normal times.

The importance of the Jonin voting process could not possibly be that great.

Generally speaking.

If the previous Hokage put forward a candidate he liked, the many Jonin of Konoha would usually go along with it and obey the Hokage's order, given the candidate's strength and prestige.

However, the election for the fourth generation was completely different from the usual elections.

The most crucial point is that Konoha Village currently has far too many elite ninjas qualified to run for the Fourth Hokage!

Even among Jonin, there are differences.

The Konoha Jonin crammed into the hall at this moment were far inferior in overall quality to those legendary ninjas who had earned their renown in war, but this did not prevent them from commenting on and expressing their opinions about these candidates.

"It seems the Third Generation Lord favors the Yellow Flash Lord to become the Fourth Generation!"

"I was saved by Lord Yellow Flash on the battlefield! I'll definitely vote for him later!"

"Everyone, I love Lady Tsunade the most!"

"Lord Hiashi of the Hyuga clan also made great contributions to the village."

"You mean he just sits in the camp and comfortably enjoys the credit he earned from the division of the family?"

"Fugaku, the fierce-eyed warrior of the Uchiha clan—"

"hehe……"

The atmosphere of discussion in the hall grew increasingly heated.

Just then, a very sharp "creak" sound rang out.

The door to the Jonin team's meeting room was pushed open.

Nara Shikaku, the then-class leader of the Jonin team, walked out of the meeting room with a calm expression, holding a whiteboard in his hand.

"Fellow travelers, let's cut to the chase."

"Now, please line up in order of your ninja number to vote."

Nara Shikaku put down the notepad and announced to the Jonin in a calm tone.

"The Third Hokage is watching this area. Please maintain order and do not cause chaos."

Nara Shikaku's voice wasn't loud, but the Jonin in the hall quickly quieted down.

Everyone here is a seasoned ninja, and their quality is quite high.

"Cough cough..."

As a coughing sound rang out, Koharu Utatane, with her gray hair and wrinkled face, suddenly appeared in front of the memo board.

000256, this is the ninja number of Konoha elder, Koharu Utatane.

This is almost the earliest batch of ninja numbers in Konoha Village.

"I believe that Jonin Minato Namikaze is young and promising, and capable of undertaking great responsibilities."

Following closely behind Koharu Utatane was Homura Mitokado, who wore black-rimmed glasses.

Like Koharu Utatane, this Konoha elder, whose ninja number was very high, also cast his vote for Minato Namikaze.

The elders' attitude is, in fact, an extension of the Hokage's will.

Hiruzen Sarutobi values ​​Minato Namikaze.

Therefore, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado naturally also agreed with this candidate for the fourth generation.

The voting process for the Jonin class had just begun.

Minato Namikaze easily won two votes.

next moment.

Three more senior Jonin emerged from the crowd, each bearing the insignia of their respective clans.

Nara Kano.

A native of Shanzhonghai.

Autumn winds are gathered.

The first Ino-Shika-Cho trio after the founding of Konoha!

Koharu and Homura exchanged a glance, both with a heavy look in their eyes.

Over time.

In Konoha, at least among the special group of Jonin, who doesn't know the Ino-Shika-Cho's intentions?

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio, who have been working in Konoha for decades, are now vying for the position of Fourth Hokage!

"I will naturally vote for Lan Gui."

Nara Kano stroked his beard, his eyes narrowing into slits with a smile.

"Nara Langui."

Akimichi Toki followed suit, clearly indicating his stance.

Not to mention that the three races of pig, deer, and butterfly are originally one.

Even if the three families do not have this deep historical relationship.

Based solely on the [Boiling Release Chakra Creation Method] that the Nara clan recently handed over to the Akimichi clan.

That was enough to make Akimichi Torifu and the Akimichi clan behind him place all their bets on that dark figure!

The three races of pig, deer, and butterfly all achieved their success by relying on their respective secret techniques.

However, there is still a very long distance between secret techniques and true bloodline limits.

It can be said that every ninja clan in the ninja world that relies on the inheritance of secret techniques hopes to "upgrade" their secret techniques into bloodline limits that are exclusive to their clan and obtained through bloodline inheritance.

The Hozuki clan of Kirigakure is walking down this path.

The Hozuki clan's [Water Transformation Technique] is not a bloodline limit, but it is even better than one.

The foundation of the Akimichi clan lies in the [Multiplication Technique], which belongs to the Yang Release category and focuses on increasing body size and explosive power.

The [Boiling Release] that Nara Rinka gave away a few days ago also focuses on the burst of power.

For the Akimichi clan, obtaining [Boiling Release Chakra] is like adding wings to a tiger!

According to Akimichi Torifu, the family is currently discussing selecting a descendant with good aptitude and talent to send to Nara Rangei as a student.

Learning Boil Release on your own is nowhere near as fast as learning it from the master of the Five-Tails, Kokuo!

Following Akimichi Tokifumi, Yamanaka Inoto, who recently stepped down from his position as head of the Yamanaka clan, also expressed his opinion.

"Me too!"

The Naruto faction, represented by Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado, chose Minato Namikaze as the Fourth Hokage.

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio, symbolized by Nara Kano, Yamanaka Inoto, and Akimichi Torifu, recommended Nara Rinka.

Since the start of the Fourth Hokage election campaign.

This is the first time that both sides have brought the issue to the forefront for discussion.

However, this is the first time, and should also be the last.

Following in the footsteps of several veteran Jonin, several more veteran Jonin emerged.

The voting ninja numbers also increased from three digits to four digits.

Until this point...

"Orochimaru is a candidate and not eligible to vote, so I, the sage, will go first! Haha!"

Jiraiya suddenly appeared in the center of the hall; his ninja number was 002301.

"Although I have a good impression of Nara Ranka, I'll still choose Minato!"

The vote that Jiraiya symbolized was recorded below Minato Namikaze's name.

The first of the Legendary Sannin has appeared.

Then, naturally, a second one will appear.

Tsunade appeared behind Jiraiya and spoke calmly.

"I choose Nara!"

Tsunade's public advocacy garnered a large following for Nara's campaign.

With Nara Shikaku's public vote count, the situation in the Jonin voting process became increasingly clear.

"Nara Langui!"

"Nara Langui!"

"Or... Nara will win the crown!"

(End of this chapter)