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

Chapter 414 I, who only wanted to be lazy, actually became the Hokage!

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood by the window of the Hokage's office, gazing silently at Hokage Yan Yan not far away.

He didn't need Nara Shikaku to bring him "good news" on his own initiative.

This is solely because he possesses the [Technique of Telescopes].

The process and final result of the Jonin team voting in the hall below were entirely under Hiruzen Sarutobi's control.

He knew very well that Nara Rangei not only received the most votes in the Jonin voting, but his votes were also far ahead of the other candidates.

"The first generation, the second generation..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi gazed at the statues of Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju, and sighed deeply.

"It seems the position of Fourth Hokage will be handed over to the Nara clan..."

dong dong!

There was a knock on the door to the Hokage's office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi snapped out of his daze, turned around, and spoke.

"Come in, Shikaku."

Nara Shikaku, carrying a notepad, entered the Hokage's office with light steps, his joy evident.

"Third Hokage, this is the whiteboard for the Jonin team's vote. Please take a look."

Nara Shikaku handed the memo board to Hiruzen Sarutobi, while secretly observing the Third Hokage's changing expression.

As the leader of the Jonin squad and the former head of the Nara clan, Nara Shikaku knew very well that the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was not on their side regarding the selection of the Fourth Hokage.

In a sense, Nara Rinkei's victory in this Jonin voting round can be seen as a challenge to the Hokage lineage's status by the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

Even if Tsunade is among the supporters of Nara Rinka!

The biggest concern for Nara Shikaku right now is that the Third Hokage is stubbornly insisting on putting Minato Namikaze in power and forcibly ignoring the results of the Jonin team election.

Given Hiruzen Sarutobi's strength and prestige built up over many years in Konoha, achieving this was not entirely impossible.

Although Minato Namikaze did not receive the most votes in this Jonin team election.

However, he has quite a few supporters.

Minato Namikaze was only inferior to Nara Rinkazu.

Compared to the other candidates, Minato Namikaze's advantage is also a landslide victory!

Would the Third Hokage, who was known for his kindness, gentleness, and approachability, choose to act arbitrarily at this time?

Looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi's calm expression, Shikaku Nara was momentarily at a loss for what to do.

"Put the notepad here, Shikaku. I already know the result."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath and said calmly.

"Since your clan leader received the most votes in this Jonin class election, it means that the vast majority of Jonin in the village are willing to accept the leadership of such a new Hokage."

"In that case, let's draft the document and send it to Kyoto!"

Konoha drafted a document and sent it to Kyoto, with the aim of informing the Daimyo of the Land of Fire that Konoha had elected a new Hokage.

At the same time, it was also to get the Fire Country Daimyo to issue a letter of appointment to Nara Rangsuke, so that the Fire Country officially recognized Konoha's new Hokage.

This is one of the necessary steps in the appointment of the new Hokage.

As for the Fire Country Daimyo interfering in the selection of the Hokage in Konoha, or even forcibly appointing a new candidate...

This kind of thing is highly unlikely to happen.

If the current Daimyo of the Land of Fire does not recognize the new Hokage of Konoha.

Then just change to a new name.

For a ninja, this is not a troublesome matter.

"Judging from the Third Hokage's attitude, he won't continue to interfere in the selection of the Fourth Hokage?"

As Nara Shikaku bowed his head in response, a thought flashed through his mind.

In fact.

Nara Shikaku's idea was completely correct.

Hiruzen Sarutobi indeed had no intention of interfering with Nara Rin's ascension to the Hokage throne.

What's his motive?

Perhaps because of Shimura Danzo, or perhaps because of some other things, there was indeed some friction between Sarutobi Hiruzen and Nara Rankei.

However, the relationship between the two was not so bad that they were hostile to each other!

Hiruzen Sarutobi's resignation was not because his health had deteriorated to the point that he was unable to perform the duties of Hokage.

It was simply because Hiruzen Sarutobi hoped that the village could select a new leader who was strong and capable enough to lead the village to continue to grow stronger.

In Konoha today, there are quite a few ninjas with the strength to become Kage.

Hiruzen Sarutobi simply chose Minato Namikaze, whom he liked and favored the most, from among this group of ninjas.

Nara Rinka became the fourth generation.

This certainly did not align with Hiruzen Sarutobi's plans.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't interfere in the Hokage election or even prevent Nara from taking the position just because of their disagreements.

Leaving aside the negative impact that the Third Hokage's forceful rejection of the Fourth Hokage elected by the Jonin team, and his subsequent appointment of a newcomer he personally approved, would have on both the village and the outside world.

I'll just say one thing.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi really did that.

What kind of reaction will Nara Rinkazu, including the Ino-Shika-Cho trio behind him, take?

There's even Tsunade, who openly advocates for Nara's success. What kind of things will she do because of Hiruzen Sarutobi's stubbornness?

Even if Hiruzen Sarutobi only thought about the consequences of doing so, his reason would have advised him to stop in time.

Stop it, the comments below are full of ninjas supporting Nara's bid for the crown...

of course.

Behind Hiruzen Sarutobi's various considerations, Nara Rankei's own strength, prestige, and reputation were also undeniable factors.

No matter how you put it...

Nara Rinkazu's strength is indeed greater than that of Namikaze Minato (and Sarutobi Hiruzen).

Nara Rinkazu's contribution in the Third Shinobi World War was greater than that of Namikaze Minato.

This includes the Five Kage Summit in the Land of Iron.

The reason why Konoha was able to gain an absolute advantage in the Five Kage Summit.

The reason why other ninja villages showed such restraint towards Konoha during the Five Kage Summit was...

The root cause is none other than the various events that Nara Rangsei committed during the three wars.

at this point.

What more could Hiruzen Sarutobi say?

The voting for the Jonin class ended less than half an hour ago.

A ninja team led by the contemporary Ino-Shika-Cho trio traveled to the capital of the Land of Fire, carrying official documents from Konoha.

After the Daimyo of the Land of Fire stamped his name on the documents of Konoha, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio quickly returned to Konoha with the document scroll.

Over the next week.

The entire village of Konoha was engulfed in a festive atmosphere.

is the day.

The sun shines brightly under a clear blue sky.

Under the spotlight.

Nara Ranke climbed to the top of the Hokage Building and lazily put on the Hokage hat, a symbol of his Hokage status.

"From today onwards, I will govern Konoha Village."

"I am the Fourth Hokage—Nara Rinkachi!"

(End of this chapter)