Chapter 261 The battle for the fourth Hokage ends!

"The Yondaime Hokage, Namikaze Minato!"

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

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

There is no reason not to choose him after all.

Both strength and ability are impeccable, and he is still in the prime of life.

As for Namikaze Minato, everyone thought it was for 'running with him', after all, there had to be more than one person to choose from.

But who could have expected that the one running with him would turn out to be the real owner.

"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, Namikaze Minato's rise to power was entirely due to him.

Because when he went to Kyoto to submit the nomination for Hokage, the daimyo asked for his opinion, and he ultimately rejected the opponent with "Orochimaru is not suitable to be Hokage."

Yes, this is the truth!

Otherwise, if the daimyo really had to choose, the opponent would only choose Orochimaru based on his qualifications and record.

"Yes...yes, the Third Hokage!"

Namikaze Minato was extremely excited at this time.

As a Konoha ninja who grew up bathed in the will of fire, Naruto is definitely his ultimate dream. Now that the dream has been realized, even if he is already a shadow-level powerhouse, he is still excited and incoherent.

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

Sarutobi Hiruzen took a step back to give up the C position.

From now on, Konoha will enter the era of the Fourth Hokage.

Although he was a little unwilling in his heart, after all, no one wanted to lose the power in their hands, but he suppressed this emotion very well.

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

With the other party's wisdom, he would definitely be able to understand why it was Namikaze Minato who became Hokage in the end and not him.

‘Teacher, why? ’

At this time, Orochimaru's eyes were filled with disappointment.

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

He didn't want to be Hokage because he wanted to be Hokage. His dream was not to be Hokage, but because of his teacher's teachings from an early age.

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

Facing Orochimaru's gaze, Sarutobi Hiruzen also felt guilty and painful, but he did not regret it for the will of fire. The darkness in the other person's heart was too deep.

Not to mention the inner drama between the two.

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

"The Yondaime Hokage!!"

"The Yondaime Hokage!"

…

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

They were silent before because this result was too unexpected, but it wasn't that they really couldn't accept Namikaze Minato's rise to power.

Anyway, they are all from the Hokage system, no one can win.

Even in terms of character, Namikaze Minato is better.

After thinking about this, the villagers cheered a little more enthusiastically.

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

But compared to the enthusiasm of the villagers, the reactions of each ninja clan were a little strange.

No one is a fool, so he naturally understands the biggest reason for Namikaze Minato's rise to power.

Thus, the Hokage election ended.

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

"Hiruzen, why?"

Danzo asked angrily.

Because all his plans have now come to nothing.

He had placed his bet on Orochimaru early, but now that the opponent was not in the upper hand, his plan was ruined.

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

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

Rather than saying it to Danzo, it would be better to say it to Orochimaru, who was standing calmly with a gloomy breath.

"The Hokage is the light of the village and needs to illuminate everyone's progress!"

The implication is that Orochimaru cannot become light.

"Yes, it was our intention to let Minato serve as the Fourth Hokage, not just Hiruzen's decision!"

Xiaochun also answered the call after going to bed.

Letting Minato Namikaze serve as the Fourth Hokage was indeed agreed upon by her and Mito Gate.

Although they have selfish motives, they do think about the village.

Once Orochimaru takes over, the village may undergo a purge, and even the advisors and elders may have to step aside.

But now Konoha can no longer bear this kind of turmoil.

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

He had no problem with Namikaze Minato. He was very capable and strong, and he was indeed qualified for the top position. He was just dissatisfied that the teacher chose him over himself.

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

Sarutobi Hiruzen explained seriously.

"I understand, teacher!"

Orochimaru nodded noncommittally, no one could tell what he was thinking.

Silence fell in the office.

The other side!

"Let's go!"

Tangping said something to the two people around him.

After watching the play, I was about to leave.

But what is different from before is that the Southwest Ninja Army will not be stationed at the castle tower this time.

Tang Ping made a deal with the village's top management.

At the cost of giving up the Southwest Ninja Army, their 404th team could be stationed in the castle tower for a long time.

Note that he is giving up his real power. In name, he is still the commander-in-chief of the Southwest Ninja Army, so he can be permanently stationed outside.

This power is not small.

Tsunade was able to leave the village for a long time because of her status. Jiraiya also had a long-term mission. It was not easy to be free and at ease outside.

If it had been anyone else, it would have been impossible to leave the village without a mission.

Asuma is the exception!

He ran to become a guardian nin, but was simply ignored by the village.

"Aren't you going to say goodbye to Kushina-nee?"

Hinata asked Cangyue.

"No!"

Tang Ping shook his head.

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

It's just that it's not necessarily clear whether the other person is willing to see him or not.

Konoha was so lively because of the Fourth Hokage's rise to power, and did not notice the departure of Team 404.

There were no accidents during the exit from 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 along the way.

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

Tang Ping gave a mysterious message to the two of them.

"The strongest pupil technique?"

Hinata Cangyue was extremely interested in this.

Because her reincarnated eye is the pupil technique, and it is already so powerful after only four fetal movements, so she really wants to know what pupil technique can rival it.

"That's right, a pupil technique that is comparable to your evolved reincarnation eye!"

Tang Ping nodded affirmatively.

He also wanted to see how powerful the real reincarnation eye was.

Even if it is not in the real master, this complete six-path blood inheritance limit can allow him to see some clues of the six-path level.

As for receiving the spoils of war, of course it refers to Hanzo's ninjutsu and secret techniques.

The opponent was known as a 'demigod', and he had defeated the three ninjas in the past, but was defeated by several great ninja villages and was beaten flatly. His strength declined greatly, but it did not mean that he had no merits.

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

Of course, this time the identity is naturally using the 'shell' vest.

Regarding their identity, Yamama Koji also knew, but because his appearance was so recognizable and his abilities were even more so, he would not take him with him if he took action.

This time I was going to watch, and there was no need to take action, so I brought it with me.

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

"Wear this so you don't have to worry about being discovered!"

Dohei handed two paper flowers exuding chakra to two teammates wearing ponchos.

Without this thing, parents can easily find them.

But with this, in the other party's perception, they will be regarded as 'friendly forces'.

I have to say that it is really convenient to have a spy inside.

After putting on paper flowers, they quietly lurked to the central tower of Yuyin Village.

There were many people blocking the area, but there was no way to stop them, with Hinata Cang Yue opening the way, allowing them to enter the tower smoothly.