: All Jonin Meeting - Voting Begins!

"Is he Junichi Uchiha?"

Tsunade and Jiraiya also looked over, and frowned the moment they saw Junichi.

This is so unlike an Uchiha!

The young man who slowly walked into the hall was tall and straight, standing at two meters tall, with his well-defined muscles showing through his kimono.

Everyone else immediately felt a powerful and domineering aura emanating from the scene.

It was as if a humanoid beast had walked in, rather than a person.

But rather.

Zhun smiled, looking relaxed, even a little nonchalant.

His murderous and arrogant aura was completely concealed.

This composed and confident demeanor secretly alarmed Jiraiya and Tsunade.

Only those with a clear and open mind can possess such a harmonious and well-rounded temperament.

This means that Junichi Uchiha had no doubts, his beliefs were completely ingrained, and he would act without the slightest hesitation or doubt.

Big trouble!

Tsunade and Jiraiya exchanged a glance, both seeing the helplessness in each other's eyes.

This kind of enemy is exceptionally difficult to deal with.

Ordinary communication and negotiation are ineffective.

Victory can only be achieved through physical defeat and annihilation.

"The thought of becoming Hokage and having to deal with such a huge problem gives me a headache," Tsunade said, rubbing her forehead.

Jiraiya gave a mischievous smile: "Regretting it?"

"Of course I regret it!" Tsunade glanced sideways at Jiraiya. "If I'd known, I would have let you be the Fifth Hokage!"

"Forget it, you, Princess Senju, are more orthodox." Jiraiya shook his head with a smile.

Tsunade sighed helplessly.

The two of them clearly regarded the position of Hokage as something they could easily obtain.

……

Zhunyi walked into the auditorium.

He was followed by hundreds of Uchiha Jonin.

If it weren't for the losses in the battle that wiped out the tribe, the number would have been even greater.

"Jiraiya and Tsunade are back too. Did they visit your teacher?" Junichi's gaze swept over Jiraiya and Tsunade, pausing briefly before he chuckled, "I heard he's in very bad shape, incontinent every day, and the sheets have to be changed at least five times a day?"

"asshole!!"

Tsunade was furious; her temper was too much to bear, and she immediately clenched her fists.

boom!

Immense power gathered in her fist, like a cannonball poised to be fired.

"Tsunade, calm down!"

Jiraiya reacted quickly and stopped them.

That punch would cause the entire auditorium to collapse.

"And you, Uchiha Junichi..." Jiraiya turned to look at Junichi, his eyes sharp as he warned, "You've already won, so don't add fuel to the fire. It won't do you any good!"

Junichi shrugged nonchalantly, his expression calm and collected.

"Gentlemen!"

At that moment, a loud shout came from the stage.

Everyone's attention was drawn to it.

Nara Shikaku stood on the stage, microphone in hand, and said in a deep voice, "Welcome everyone to today's plenary session. Now, let's begin today's agenda."

These words made Tsunade suppress her anger, and she snorted coldly as she lowered her fist.

Huh?

Junichi ignored Tsunade and just looked at Nara Shikaku on the stage.

This young man...

After being quiet for so long, why are they suddenly popping up again?

Is the Sarutobi clan seeking a new patron after losing power?

That's really overestimating themselves.

Junichi stared at Nara Shikaku with a smile.

「!?」

Nara Shikaku was startled by the stare, and a look of panic flashed across his face.

Never mind, I'll deal with you later.

Zhunyi withdrew his gaze.

Nara Shikaku breathed a sigh of relief, but he was still uneasy, as if he had been targeted by Uchiha Junichi.

Should I not have come to host today's event?

Do not!

Nara Shikaku hesitated for less than half a second before his eyes hardened again. If he didn't come, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio would have no other way out.

He composed himself and continued:

"There's only one topic today: the selection of the Fifth Hokage!"

With the help of a loudspeaker, Nara Shikaku's voice echoed throughout every corner of the auditorium.

On the edge of the crowd.

Kakashi Hatake, with his eyes lowered, heard it clearly as well.

"The Third Hokage can no longer serve as Hokage due to health reasons, but the village cannot be without a Hokage."

"I propose that we begin the election for the Fifth Hokage now."

"Does anyone have any questions?"

Nara Shikaku pretended to look around.

Of course, no one had any questions; they had already discussed this beforehand.

just.

To Nara Shikaku's dismay, the Uchiha clan had no objections and all watched him quietly with strange smiles on their faces.

The Uchiha clan, of course, also communicated with the Uchiha clan.

Another kind of air passage.

"No one has any objections, very well..." Nara Shikaku composed himself and, following the original plan, said, "Please allow me, on behalf of everyone, to announce that the Fifth Hokage election ceremony shall now begin!"

clap clap clap...

Thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

Zhunyi clapped along to show his respect, and the other clansmen joined in.

Instantly.

The surrounding Jonin cast strange glances at them.

Tsunade and Jiraiya also looked at Junichi Uchiha with suspicion.

Despite their sudden attack, the young man remained completely unfazed.

And he even smiled and clapped?

What a deep and calculating mind!

Everyone, including Tsunade and Jiraiya, was secretly surprised.

"The current candidates are Tsunade-senpai, Jiraiya-senpai, and Fugaku-senpai," Nara Shikaku said calmly.

Upon hearing this, the Uchiha clan members all frowned.

"Lu Jiu, are you looking for trouble?" Elder Xiongji grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth.

"Feel sorry."

Nara Shikaku remained calm and answered without changing his expression: "This is the list used during the Fourth Hokage election, when Fugaku was a candidate."

He paused for a moment.

Nara Shikaku then asked, "Is the Uchiha clan changing its leader now, replacing him with the incoming clan head?"

"What do you think?" Elder Xiongji sneered.

"Alright, let's revise the list now. Candidate Fugaku-senpai will be changed to the successor clan head," Nara Shikaku said calmly.

As he spoke, he glanced at Junichi Uchiha.

But Zhun was smiling and watching him with great interest, as if he were watching a wonderful stage play.

This made Nara Shikaku's heart skip a beat.

Why?

Why aren't you angry?

His expression didn't change at all!?

This is also a question that others have.

At that moment, Nara Shikaku suddenly remembered Kakashi's words earlier, saying that Uchiha Junichi didn't care about their actions at all.

It's as if they had it all planned out.

What other tricks does he have up his sleeve?

Nara Shikaku was secretly nervous, his mind racing: 'The Hokage election ceremony is a procedure pioneered by the Second Hokage and perfected by the Third Hokage; it has long been deeply ingrained in people's minds.'

"Only a Hokage who has passed the proper procedures is legitimate."

Otherwise, it won't be convincing.

Nara Shikaku couldn't help but frown.

He seemed to have thought of something, but couldn't quite put his finger on it.

There's no time for him to think about it now.

Nara Shikaku continued, "You are all Jonin, and Jonin have the right to vote."

"And today's meeting has gathered ninety percent of the Jonin from Konoha Village."

"Enough to decide who will become the Fifth Hokage."

Nara Shikaku took a deep breath as he finished speaking.

The others also held their breath slightly, their eyes wide with anticipation.

"Legally speaking, the conditions for voting have been met at this moment!" Nara Shikaku announced loudly. "Everyone, you can now raise your hands to indicate your opinion and elect the person to whom you wish to appoint the Fifth Hokage!"

"Showing hands to vote is in accordance with the regulations! It is valid!"

So, please vote!

"The first candidate is Tsunade-senpai! Those who support her, please raise your right hand!!"

Swah——

In an instant, a large number of right hands were raised.