Bang Bang


    As the fireworks spread colourful burst in every direction, the bustling square in front of the Hokage Building came alive with an electric atmosphere. The air was thick with anticipation and excitement, as a multitude of voices melded together, creating a cacophony that reverberated through the very core of the bustling gathering.


    The harmonious convergence of diverse voices created a symphony of sound, akin to a resounding crescendo that surged through Konoha. The collective murmurings, exmations, and cheers blended into a unified chorus, ascending into the open expanse above. Like mighty thunderps punctuating a serene and cloudless sky, this tremendous sound wave echoed persistently, enveloping the surroundings with undeniable energy.


    As the air crackled with excitement and the resounding echoes filled the square, the atmosphere pulsated with an intoxicating blend of joy, anticipation, and reverence. It was a momentous asion, the day the Godaime Hokage of Konoha will be chosen.


    Perched atop the roof of the Hokage Building, Jiraiya surveyed the bustling square, brimming with celebratory fervour, and couldn''t help but reminisce, murmuring, "It feels just like thest time."


    Back then, Namikaze Minato and Orochimaru were the celebrated figures. Fresh from the conclusion of the Third Great Shinobi War, the Konoha vigers poured their enthusiasm into the Yondaime Hokage Election, resulting in a day as vibrant as the present one. Recalling those memories, Jiraiya''s lips curved into a faint grin.


    Beside Jiraiya, Tsunade focused her attention on Uchiha Fugaku, also standing on the rooftop of the Hokage Building. Observing Fugaku''s confident expression and the intensity of his smile, Tsunade''s brows furrowed.


    It wasn''t the oue of the Vote of Confidence that concerned Tsunade, but rather the aftermath of Fugaku''s loss. The more confident a person is, the harder they fall upon failure. Handling an irrational Fugaku would prove challenging.


    As a member of the Senju n, Tsunade understands better than most that the Uchiha are driven by intense emotions. If their emotions spiral out of control, there is seemingly no limit to what they might do.It would have been manageable if it were solely Fugaku, but standing beside him are Shisui and Shinichi. Considering the possibility of an Uchiha rebellion, Tsunade perceives a bleak future. After all, facing three Mangekyou Sharingan users—Fugaku alone being troublesome enough, not to mention Shisui and Shinichi with their enigmatic Mangekyou Sharingan abilities—Konoha would undoubtedly suffer irreparable damage.


    ‘I can only hope that Fugaku won’t rebel immediately!’ Tsunade thought inwardly with a sigh.


    “How long will it take for him to arrive?” asked Hiruzen with a frown. It was gettingte, the time to start the Vote of Confidence was almost there, yet there is no sign of Kuroto, this dissatisfied him a little.


    “We have already sent a team to escort Kuroto-sama, he must be arriving any time.” Answered the Anbu.


    Hiruzen nodded lightly, then nced at Fugaku not far away from the corner of his eyes.


    Although he has taken the worst situation into consideration and prepared countermeasures ordingly, Hiruzen can''t help but feel uneasy.


    The Uchiha family possessing three pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan simultaneously is an unprecedented urrence in Konoha''s history. Even the Shodaime Hokage, who founded the vige, never encountered such a challenging situation.


    Hiruzen reckons that even if the Yondaime, were still alive, it would be difficult to contain the Uchiha n''s ambitions in the present day. Moreover, the power of the Hokage faction has diminishedpared to earlier times. The Uchiha Patriarch''s victory over Kakashi–who is considered the most skilled among the younger generation– in front of Konoha''s vigers during the first phase of the Hokage Election furtherplicates matters.


    With the announcement of the Godaime Hokage’s appointment today, the future of Konoha remains uncertain. Even the Sandaime, who had the longest reign as Hokage, cannot predict what lies ahead for the vige.


    Sensing Sandaime''s discreet nces, Fugaku spoke in a deep,manding tone, "It is time. Let usmence."


    A Jonin, responsible for overseeing the proceedings of the Hokage campaign, spoke with a pleasant smile, "We are still awaiting the arrival of Hyuga Kuroto-sama. Please bear with us for a little longer."


    Fugaku expressed his displeasure with a disdainful snort, remarking, "If he hasn''t arrived yet, it can only be assumed that he has chosen to withdraw from the Vote of Confidence!"


    The emcee, sensing the tension, forced a somewhat awkward smile and responded, "But we cannot make assumptions unless Hyuga Kuroto-sama explicitly states his decision."


    Suddenly, amotion erupted within the crowd gathered at the square, prompting the vigers to instinctively retreat to the sides, creating a several-meter-wide passage amidst the bustling square. The upants of the Hokage building swiftly caught wind of the shift in the atmosphere and turned their gazes towards the unfolding scene.


    There, they beheld Hyuga Kuroto, apanied by Hyuga Yui, leisurely strolling towards the Hokage Building along the path naturally formed by the parting crowd. Kuroto''s countenance remainedposed, almost as if he were unaffected by the weight of being one of the Hokage Candidates. In contrast, Yui''s face flushed with embarrassment, and under the watchful eyes of the onlookers, she followed Kuroto with her head lowered and took small, hesitant steps. The slight disarray in the movement of her hands betrayed her nervousness at that moment.


    "Finally, he has arrived!"


    Simultaneously, a sense of relief washed over the members of both the Hokage faction and the Hyuga n, as Hyuga Kuroto stepped onto the scene, dispelling any concerns they had harboured. Their worries had been in vain. Uchiha Fugaku fixed his gaze upon Kuroto, his expression betraying a mixture of uncertainty and contemtion. ??


    Having escorted Yui to the rooftop of the Hokage Building, Kuroto and Yui proceeded to bow respectfully to the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, who was positioned on the viewing tform adjacent to the building.


    Then, Sandaime, in a resounding voice, dered to the assembled vigers in the square, "I hereby announce the officialmencement of the Vote of Confidence for the election of Konoha''s Godaime Hokage!"


    In response to Sandaime''s announcement, a massive ballot box was carefully manoeuvred by several Anbu operatives and ced at the main entrance of the Hokage Building.


    The ballot box, standing at half a person''s height, bore intricate engravings of various sealing techniques. Despite the prating vision of the Hyuga n''s Byakugan, even they could not discern what was transpiring within the imprable walls of the box.


    With the arrival of the ballot box, the line of Jonin, which had formed in an orderly fashion,menced the voting process.


    In ordance with Konoha''s tradition, all active and retired Jonin, as well as special Jonin, are eligible to participate in this vote of confidence.


    However, the number of participating ninjas was rtively small. The Jonins, who serve as themanding officers, constitute the backbone of Konoha''s 10,000-plus ninjas, yet their proportion in rtion to the overall number of Konoha ninjas is quite low.


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