allendalepharm Chapter 251: The Sixth Hokage.
Chapter 251: The Sixth Hokage.
"Oh, Wanci, you've been called to a meeting too?"
Sakumo Hatake said with a smile.
Wan nodded repeatedly: "Mm."
Manji nodded calmly on the surface, but he already knew what had happened on the Hokage's side.
White Zetsu has already told me everything.
Danzo launched a coup, and Hiruzen Sarutobi, not even wanting to resist, abdicated.
It was still because of myself that the plot deviated too much.
The current Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo have completely deviated from the original story.
That's why, after Danzo's coup, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't bother to resist and simply handed over the Hokage position.
I couldn't be bothered with it anymore; I wanted to see a more diverse Naruto series.
As long as it doesn't cause particularly large-scale unrest.
Manji didn't want to make a move; instead, he wanted to stay in Konoha and experience life.
Once in the door
No one saw Hiruzen Sarutobi from the past.
On either side of the entrance stood not the familiar ANBU ninjas, but Root members all wearing tanuki masks.
Everyone took their seats and waited for a while.
"Squeak—"
The heavy wooden door was pushed open.
Danzo, leaning on his cane, walked in step by step.
He walked in, wearing a brand-new black kimono and a faint smile on his lips.
Orochimaru followed half a step behind him, still wearing that long blue robe.
The two walked straight to the front of the long table, to the spot that originally belonged to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Danzo did not sit down, but slowly took out the white and red imperial edict from his robes, unrolled it, and held it high.
"Gentlemen."
"Official appointment letter from the Daimyo's office: Effective immediately, Hiruzen Sarutobi has resigned from his position as the Fifth Hokage due to health reasons. I, Danzo Shimura, will succeed him as the Sixth Hokage and take charge of Konoha."
After he finished speaking, the conference room fell into a deathly silence.
No one spoke, no one applauded, only astonishment.
Sakumo Hatake's pupils contracted, and he immediately realized what Danzo had done!
"I disagree!"
"The position of Hokage has always been nominated by the previous Hokage and then approved by a collective vote of the Jonin Council before the successor can take office."
"Without a public nomination from a former Hokage, and without a vote from the Jonin Council, how can a mere appointment letter from a Daimyo convince the people?"
Shuo Mao's words were like a pebble thrown into stagnant water, instantly creating ripples.
Many clan leaders who had been keeping their heads down raised their heads, their eyes showing approval.
"Hmph! Hatake Sakumo, how many years have you been a Jonin?! When I was praised by the First Hokage, you were still nowhere to be found!"
Danzo snorted coldly, a fierce glint flashing in his single eye. He slammed his cane heavily on the floor with a dull thud.
"Sakushige Hatake, watch your words!"
"Hiruzen Sarutobi has personally written his abdication edict and has personally agreed to let me succeed him."
"The Daimyo is the nominal supreme ruler of Konoha. With the approval of both, why bother with a Jonin vote?"
"When the first daimyo passed the throne to the second daimyo, there was no vote, and there wasn't even a formal appointment of a daimyo."
"you--"
Sakumo Hatake frowned deeply.
How can that be the same? Did the Daimyo dare to interfere in Konoha's affairs during the First Hokage's time?
"I agree that Lord Danzo should succeed as Hokage."
A cold voice suddenly rang out, interrupting him.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Uchiha Setsuna, the patriarch of the Uchiha clan, slowly stand up.
It's not surprising that the Uchiha clan has always supported Danzo.
"The entire Uchiha clan supports Lord Danzo as the Sixth Hokage."
The words had barely left his lips.
Koharu Utatane immediately nodded in agreement: "I agree too. Lord Danzo is highly experienced and ruthless. Only with him as Hokage can Konoha be led to greater strength."
I agree.
"The current situation in the ninja world is turbulent, and a strong-willed leader is indeed needed."
Mitomon followed closely behind, adjusting his glasses on the bridge of his nose, his tone flat.
They had made prior arrangements with Danzo.
The three elders' statements immediately silenced the dissenting voices in the meeting room.
Uchiha Kagami and Akimichi Torifu exchanged a glance, both seeing hesitation in each other's eyes.
They were Hiruzen Sarutobi's most loyal companions.
However, they were also Danzo's most loyal companions.
These two people are just ordinary people.
But they also knew that if they opposed it now, it would inevitably trigger a civil war.
The Uchiha clan has clearly sided with Danzo, and Root controls the entire Hokage Building. If a real battle breaks out, Konoha will only suffer heavy losses.
Neither of them spoke in the end; they simply lowered their heads silently.
The remaining tribal chiefs breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.
They never wanted to get involved in this power struggle. Since even the elders and the strongest Uchiha clan supported Danzo, they naturally wouldn't invite trouble upon themselves.
"The Nara clan agrees."
"The mountain tribe agrees."
"The Akimichi clan agrees."
Pig, Deer, and Butterfly remain fickle and opportunistic.
……
One sound after another rang out, like dominoes falling in quick succession.
Sakumo Hatake's face turned extremely ugly as he looked at the scene before him.
Just then, he felt someone gently touch his arm.
Sakumo turned his head and saw that Manji, who was sitting next to him, was shaking his head slightly and looking at him calmly, giving him a "don't be impatient" look.
Sakumo Hatake felt a chill run down his spine.
He knew how terrifying Manji's strength was, and even Manji chose this path, so there must be a reason for it.
Despite being filled with anger and resentment, Sakumo took a deep breath and slowly sat down.
Danzo's gaze swept across the entire room, and seeing that everyone had expressed their opinions, his eyes finally landed on Manji, who had remained silent all along.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the entire conference room became...
Danzo's palms were slightly sweaty; if this person disagreed, things would be a bit difficult.
Manji felt Danzo's gaze, and also felt the gazes cast upon him by everyone else in the room.
He looked up and met Danzo's tense gaze, his face expressionless, only nodding slightly.
"it is good."
Nodding ten thousand times.
A single word, light as a feather, yet like a boulder falling to the ground, completely put Danzo's mind at ease.
He let out a long sigh of relief, a glint of wild joy flashing in his single eye, which he then forcibly suppressed.
Orochimaru's golden vertical pupils twitched slightly, and a hint of inquiry appeared in his eyes as he looked at Manji.
Sakumo Hatake suddenly looked up, staring at Manji in disbelief. His lips moved, but he ultimately said nothing.
"Since none of you have any objections."
Danzo cleared his throat, raised the appointment letter in his hand again, his voice filled with barely concealed excitement.
"Therefore, from this day forward, I, Shimura Danzo, shall be the Sixth Hokage of Konoha!"
This time, a few scattered claps finally broke out in the conference room.
Amid the applause, Wanci slowly lowered his eyes, picked up the teacup in front of him, and took a small sip.
As long as Danzo doesn't cross his bottom line, he wouldn't mind seeing where this iron-fisted Danzo could lead Konoha.