Look at this! It's the Emperor's edict!

Senju, Hiashi, Aburame, Inuzuka, Ino-Shika-Cho, Gekko, Sarutobi remnants...

Whether they were ninjas or commoners, everyone raised their right hands.

Including Kakashi.

"Alright, except for the Uchiha clan, unanimous approval!" Nara Shikaku was overjoyed, glancing smugly at Junichi, and laughed, "Although theoretically, we can confirm that Tsunade-senpai is the Fifth Hokage."

"But according to procedure, each candidate still needs to vote."

"So, the next one is Jiraiya-senpai!"

Everyone put their hands down.

They had already discussed it and decided that everyone would vote for Tsunade.

"Jiraiya-senpai received zero votes." Nara Shikaku smiled and continued, "Then the last candidate is Uchiha Junichi."

"Ladies and gentlemen, please begin the vote."

The auditorium was completely silent.

No one raised their hand, and many people gave them a faint, mocking look.

It's impossible for anyone to vote for Junichi Uchiha.

"Well……"

Nara Shikaku noticed something: none of the Uchiha members were raising their hands, so he asked, "Uchiha Jonin, aren't you going to vote?"

The Uchiha Jonin remained expressionless and motionless.

This reaction caused Tsunade and Jiraiya to frown slightly.

Did the Uchiha clan give up?

Many people nodded secretly, it seemed that the Uchiha clan was also sensible and understood that they had no chance of winning.

So I just gave up.

It must be said that this decision was exceptionally decisive!

Nara Shikaku thought the same thing, secretly admiring Uchiha Junichi, while a joyful smile appeared on his face.

The Fifth Hokage did not fall into the hands of the Uchiha clan.

He smiled broadly and said in a loud voice:

"Then, please allow me, on behalf of all the Jonin, to announce that the Fifth Hokage is..."

"etc."

Suddenly, a faint laugh interrupted Nara Shikaku.

Nara Shikaku paused for a moment, then looked down.

The other Jonin also looked in the direction from which the sound came.

"I think you'd better take a look at this first." Junichi chuckled and slowly raised his right hand, holding a bright yellow silk scroll.

"That's... an imperial edict!?"

Nara Shikaku glanced at him a few times, and his face immediately turned pale.

"edict?"

These words immediately caused a stir.

All the Jonin stared at the bright yellow silk scroll in Junichi's hand, and their faces, which had been full of confidence, gradually turned to astonishment.

"Tsunade?" Jiraiya's face darkened, and he asked in a low voice.

"That's right!"

Tsunade's expression was extremely grim, her voice suppressed: "That material, style, and color...it's the edict of the Fire Country's daimyo!"

"I used to play with that imperial edict, teacher."

"That's how it is!"

In contrast to these people.

The members of the Uchiha clan revealed mocking smiles as they looked at the Jonin present.

In the corner, Kakashi sighed inwardly.

He knew it; Jun Uchiha had been prepared all along and had already dealt with the Daimyo first!

"Nara Shikaku, please read the contents of the imperial edict to everyone." Junichi smiled slightly and tossed the imperial edict in his hand to Nara Shikaku on the stage.

Nara Shikaku caught it with a face full of cold sweat.

His eyes were filled with hesitation, and his heart was in turmoil.

The vague unease I felt earlier has now come to light; it turns out it's from the daimyo's side!

He completely ignored this possibility.

"Why aren't you opening it, Nara Shikaku?" Junichi's urging voice came through. "Do you have some kind of problem with the daimyo?"

Nara Shikaku's heart tightened. He looked up and saw Junichi's teasing gaze, and quickly said, "I wouldn't dare."

Then, trembling, he opened the imperial edict.

At this moment, he still held a sliver of hope, thinking, "Maybe it's all a lie?"

But upon opening it, one could see the tone and seal on it.

Nara Shikaku closed his eyes, his face drained of color.

Finished!

He had only one thought in his mind.

The chips were placed on the wrong horse; Pig, Deer, Butterfly is doomed!

"Shikaku?" Tsunade's surprised voice came, startling Nara Shikaku: "Let me see the imperial edict."

"Yes." Nara Shikaku smiled wryly and handed over the imperial edict.

Tsunade caught it, glanced at it a few times, and her expression changed drastically.

The few lines above convey a clear meaning—the appointment of Junichi Uchiha as the Fifth Hokage!

"How could this happen?"

She couldn't believe it, and gripped the imperial edict tightly with both hands, unconsciously tightening her grip.

"I advise you to calm down, Tsunade." Junichi's voice came softly, "The Daimyo's side has confirmed it and recorded it in the historical records."

"The corresponding officials are also on their way and will arrive at Konoha Village soon."

"Destroying this edict won't change the facts."

Upon hearing this...

Tsunade remained silent for a few seconds, then slumped down and released her hands.

She really had the urge to tear up the imperial edict just now.

Unfortunately, Junichi's Observation Haki allowed him to clearly guess her thoughts.

"You should take a look too..."

Tsunade handed the imperial edict to Jiraiya.

Jiraiya took it, and after reading it, his expression turned serious, and he let out a sigh.

Then.

This edict was passed around and passed through the hands of all the Jonin, including Kakashi, and everyone read it.

Every Jonin's face darkened after reading it.

Wait until everyone has finished reading.

The auditorium fell silent, the atmosphere heavy with oppression.

"The Daimyo has already appointed me as the Fifth Hokage, so today's election ceremony is unnecessary."

Zhunyi strolled leisurely and ascended the podium in the auditorium.

He only glanced at it, and Nara Shikaku lowered his head in fear and hurriedly retreated off the field.

Junichi, on the other hand, picked up the microphone with a smile and looked at the crowd below.

One after another, gloomy and somber faces came into his view.

But Junichi didn't care at all, and said with a light laugh, "In the name of the Fifth Hokage, I declare that the vote just now is invalid."

On the field, Shinobu's expression was distorted.

Their painstaking plan was thus completely overturned.

Everyone has a burning fire inside them.

"Of course, you can disagree. I'd be happy to convey your objections to the Daimyo, saying that you disagree with the Daimyo's decision," Junichi said in a relaxed tone.

It's as if you're talking about eating and drinking, something ordinary and trivial.

But all the Jonin who heard this looked bitter and lowered their heads.

"I wouldn't dare..."

The Hokage election simply involves selecting one candidate and nominating them to the Daimyo.

Only after the Daimyo has reviewed the document and issued a formal appointment certificate can it be confirmed that the person is the Hokage.

This is a more legitimate, more popular, and more legal procedure!

To deny such a procedure is to deny the great name.

but.

These ninjas, shackled by their own minds and imprisoned for over a thousand years, would never dare to rebel against the daimyo.

Even the once invincible Hashirama Senju bowed down to him like a dog.

What's more, now?

Despite his disdain, Junichi maintained a gentle smile and slowly said, "Since there are no objections, I will officially assume office from now on."

"after all……

Junichi chuckled, "You all seemed quite anxious just now, hoping for a new Hokage to take over, didn't you?"

All the Jonin lowered their heads and gritted their teeth in secret.

It's been hit by a boomerang!

They were in such a hurry to elect the Fifth Hokage that they simplified all the procedures.

Now, there's no reason to stop Junichi from taking office.

"Genma Shiranui!"

Junichi shouted, "Bring up my Hokage hat and divine robe!"