Chapter 261 The battle for the Fourth Hokage ends!

"The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze!"

The shrill voice of the Hokage messenger made the scene eerily quiet.

The villagers who were ready to cheer were dumbfounded, because they had already accepted in their hearts that Orochimaru was the Hokage.

After all, there is no reason not to choose him.

His strength and ability are impeccable, and he is also young and energetic.

As for Minato Namikaze, everyone thinks that he is used as a "runner-up", after all, there must be more than one person to choose.

But who could have expected that the runner-up would become the real boss.

"Minato, I believe Konoha will become better in your hands!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen on the high platform took off the Hokage hat on his head and handed it over.

Yes, it was all because of his connections that Minato Namikaze was able to rise to the position.

Because when he went to Kyoto to submit the nomination for Hokage, the daimyo asked for his opinion, and he ultimately rejected the other party by saying, "Orochimaru is not fit to be Hokage."

Yes, this is the truth!

Otherwise, if the daimyo were really allowed to choose, based on his qualifications and battle record, he would only choose Orochimaru.

"Yes...Yes, Third Hokage-sama!"

At this moment, Minato Namikaze was extremely excited.

As a Konoha ninja who grew up under the will of fire, becoming Hokage is definitely his ultimate dream. Now that his dream has come true, even though he is already a Kage-level powerhouse, he is still so excited that he is incoherent.

"From now on, you are the Fourth Hokage. Go and accept the cheers of the villagers!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen took a step back and gave up the C position.

From now on, Konoha entered the era of the Fourth Hokage.

Although he felt somewhat unwilling in his heart, after all, no one wants to lose power, but he suppressed this emotion very well.

However, the retreating Sarutobi Hiruzen did not dare to look at Orochimaru on the other side.

With the other party's wisdom, he would definitely understand why it was Minato Namikaze who became Hokage instead of him.

'Teacher, why?'

At this moment, Orochimaru's eyes were full of loss.

Even though he had already sensed something in his heart before, he couldn't believe that the teacher would give up on him.

He wanted to be Hokage not because he wanted to, his dream was never to be Hokage, but because of what his teacher taught him since he was a child.

But now this dream has been shattered by the teacher himself.

Facing Orochimaru's gaze, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt guilty and painful, but for the sake of the will of fire he did not regret it, because the other party's heart was too dark.

Not to mention the inner drama between the two.

At this time, Minato Namikaze took a few steps forward, stood at the front of the platform, and slowly put on the hat with the word "fire" printed on it.

"The Fourth Hokage!!"

"The Yondaime Hokage!"

...

First someone took the lead, and then one by one the villagers shouted out under the influence of the atmosphere.

They were silent before because the result was too unexpected, not because they really couldn't accept Minato Namikaze taking the throne.

They are all from the Naruto series anyway, so whoever goes up will win.

Even in terms of personality, Minato Namikaze is better.

After figuring this out, the villagers cheered even more enthusiastically.

Yes, this is the mentality of ordinary villagers, who are extremely easy to be coerced.

However, compared with the enthusiasm of the villagers, the reactions of the various ninja clans were somewhat different.

No one is a fool, and everyone naturally understands the biggest reason why Minato Namikaze came to power.

Thus, the Hokage election ended.

However, Sarutobi Hiruzen was blocked in the office by Danzo and Orochimaru.

"Huruzen, why?"

Danzo asked angrily.

Because all his plans have now gone to waste.

He had placed his bets on Orochimaru early on, and now that the other party had failed to take over, his plan had gone down the drain.

Sarutobi Hiruzen hesitated for a moment, but still said this clearly.

"Danzo, Orochimaru is not fit to be Hokage!"

Rather than speaking to Danzo, it would be more accurate to say that he was speaking to Orochimaru, who was standing there calmly with a gloomy aura.

"The Hokage is the light of the village and needs to illuminate the way for everyone to move forward!"

The implication is that Orochimaru cannot become the light.

"That's right. It was our idea to let Minato be the Fourth Hokage. It wasn't just Hiruzen's decision!"

Utane Koharu also responded.

It was indeed she and Mitokado En who agreed to let Namikaze Minato serve as the Fourth Hokage.

Although they had selfish motives, they were also thinking about the village. Once Orochimaru came to power, the village might face a purge, and even the advisory elders might have to step aside.

But Konoha can no longer withstand this kind of turmoil.

"Haha!" Orochimaru looked at everything in the office with his pupils vertical and sneered twice, "Teacher, is this the reason why you chose Minato?"

He had no opinion on Minato Namikaze. The other party was capable and strong, and was indeed qualified for the position. He was just dissatisfied that the teacher chose him instead of himself.

"Orochimaru, Minato being Hokage is the best choice for the stability of the village!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen explained seriously.

"I understand, teacher!"

Orochimaru nodded without comment, and no one could tell what he was thinking.

The office fell into silence.

the other side!
"Let's go!"

Tang Ping said to the two people beside him.

After watching the show, I will leave.

However, unlike before, the Southwestern Ninja Army will not be stationed in the castle tower this time.

Tang Ping made a deal with the village leaders.

In exchange for giving up the Southwestern Ninja Army, their 404th Squad was able to be stationed in the castle tower for a long time.

Please note that he gave up real power. In name he was still the commander-in-chief of the Southwestern Ninja Army, so he could stay outside permanently.

This power is not small.

Tsunade is able to leave the village for a long time because of her identity, and Jiraiya also has a long-term mission, so it is not easy for him to be free and easy outside.

If it were anyone else, it would be impossible for them to leave the village without a mission.

Asma is an exception!
He ran off to be a guardian nin and was simply ignored by the village.

"Aren't you going to say goodbye to Sister Kukona?"

Hinata Cangyue asked.

"no need!"

Tang Ping shook his head.

There was really no need, they would meet again soon.

But it’s not certain whether the other party is willing to see you at that time.

Konoha was so lively because of the ascension of the Fourth Hokage that no one noticed the departure of Team 404.

There were no accidents during the process of leaving the village.

The procedures have been completed long ago, we are just waiting for the results to be announced.

The next step is to take the two of them to broaden their horizons and get some benefits at the same time.

"Elbow, today I will take you to see one of the most powerful eye techniques in the ninja world!"

Tang Ping told the two of them a mysterious message.

"The most powerful pupil technique?"

Hinata Cangyue was very interested in this.

Because her reincarnation eye is a dojutsu, and it is already so powerful in the fourth fetal movement period, so she really wants to know what kind of dojutsu can be comparable to it.

"Yes, a pupil technique that can rival your evolved Samsara Eye!"

Tang Ping nodded affirmatively.

He also wanted to see how powerful the real Rinnegan was.

Even if it is not on the real master, this complete Six Paths level bloodline limit can also allow him to see some clues of the Six Paths level.

As for receiving the spoils, of course, they refer to Hanzo's ninjutsu and secret techniques.

The opponent is known as a 'demigod' and once defeated the Three Ninjas. However, he was later beaten by several major ninja villages and became weaker and weaker. His strength has declined greatly, but it does not mean that he has no merits.

Anyway, he was very interested in those ninjutsu and secret techniques.

Of course, this time the identity is naturally a "shell" vest.

Yamama Koji also knew about their identities, but because his appearance was too recognizable and his abilities were even more so, they did not take him with them when they took action.

This time I'm just going to watch and don't need to take any action, so I brought it with me.

It didn't take much time at all to travel from Konoha to the Land of Rain. Soon they entered the Land of Rain and arrived at the Hidden Rain Village.

"Wear this and you won't have to worry about being discovered!"

Dou Ping handed two paper flowers that exuded chakra to two teammates wearing raincoats.

Without this thing, the parents can easily find them.

But with this, the other party will perceive them as "friendly forces".

I have to say, it is really convenient to have a spy on the inside.

After wearing paper flowers, they quietly sneaked to the central tower of the Hidden Rain Village.

There were many people blocking the way around, but they were unable to stop them. With Hinata Cangyue leading the way, they were able to enter the tower smoothly.

(End of this chapter)