Chapter 353 Do You Support Me?

How many true words are said in a joking tone.

Ever since Uchiha Mai announced her participation in the election of the Fourth Hokage, she and Orochimaru have been enemies, so Orochimaru did not speak too mercilessly, and was quite tit-for-tat.

Of course, there is no quarrel. Everyone is currently eating from the same pot of Konoha. Unless there are conflicts that cannot be reconciled, there is no need to quarrel until they are red-faced.

Orochimaru understands this, and so does Uchiha Mai. Everyone should compete fairly based on their abilities.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was a little awkward for a while. At the critical moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi came out to smooth things over and mediate: "Mai's popularity is not all due to her concerts.

He has a good image, strong strength, and outstanding records. It is normal for the people of Konoha to like him. People support him. We must respect the choice of the people of Konoha.

Having said that, everyone is a Konoha ninja, and they have all contributed in this great ninja war, so they can all be chosen. "

With Hiruzen Sarutobi muddying the waters, the atmosphere at the dinner table relaxed a lot.

But Mai Uchiha didn't want Sarutobi Hiruzen to be fooled like this, and wanted to compete with Orochimaru in the ring, so she said coldly: "So what if I did my best?

There is no use in talking about the past. Past performance can only prove that a person has done well in the past. The Hokage campaign is about the present and the future. This is an investment in the future.

Strength, ability and potential are the most important.

If you really want to say that you have contributed to Konoha, you should rank them according to their contribution and record. You can't just say that you have contributed to bring everyone to the same level. "

In terms of strength, ability, potential, and overall contribution in the past two great ninja wars, Mai Uchiha is definitely among the best. This is his advantage.

The second shot was undoubtedly the master's, and the third shot was Orochimaru's turn.

Uchiha Mai and Orochimaru saw red at the dinner table, while Namikaze Minato, the other one who was interested in running for the Fourth Hokage, seemed a little at a loss.

With eyes and nose, nose and heart, his left hand unconsciously shook the wine glass on the table, not wanting to get involved in the verbal exchange between the two for the time being.

what's the situation?

Why did Mr. Orochimaru suddenly start a quarrel with Mai? They seemed determined to win the position of Hokage. Wouldn't it be bad for me to get involved rashly at this time?

If I say that I also want to compete with the Fourth Hokage, will it affect my friendship with Orochimaru-sensei and Mai?

The master values ​​​​emotions and has a relatively high moral bottom line, so he became a little embarrassed at this moment.

Of course, although Mai Uchiha has a relatively low moral bottom line, she is also more emotional, otherwise she would not have refuted Kakuzu's proposal to take action against the master a year ago.

Orochimaru and Mai Uchiha were in a stalemate for a long time, and finally had to give in and said with a smile: "Mai's strength, potential, ability, and achievements are indeed undoubtedly the number one in Konoha.

However, the position of Hokage is not that simple. All aspects must be considered, and the best may not be the most suitable.

Dance, let’s compete fairly. "

Orochimaru's personality is closer to that of a snake than to beasts such as a liger. He is not good at and does not like to confront enemies for long periods of time.

Orochimaru's favorite thing to do is to use some tricks behind his back and kill him with one blow.

As Orochimaru said, the election of the fourth generation is not that simple, so Orochimaru still has some confidence in himself, and he considers himself to be on a 50-50 basis with Mai Uchiha.

Both Tsunade and Jiraiya have withdrawn from the candidacy, and I am the only remaining member of the Sannin. The teacher will definitely support me.

If the teacher supports me, it means that the Hokage lineage supports me, and the ninjas and families under the Hokage support me. I still have some chance of winning.

"fair play."

Uchiha Mai echoed, then turned to look at Sarutobi Hiruzen. He was full of momentum and had the potential to compete with Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Hokage-sama, do you support me becoming the Fourth Hokage?" Mai Uchiha asked.

Orochimaru:? ? ?

This is to dig into my base. Besides, since you can’t ask so directly, you can’t be more tactful.

"You have so many people supporting you, it's enough without me."

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked very imposing and enigmatic, and then he changed the subject and said kindly: "But if you can choose it. If you ask me whether I support you, then I will definitely support you.

Most people in Konoha and most ninjas support you, which is enough to prove that you are the person everyone expects. What reason do I have to go against everyone's wishes and decisions? "

Sarutobi Hiruzen's words have been made very clear.

In the Yondaime election, I will not support you, and I will even stand for others and fight against you, because you are not the best choice in my mind.

But if even so, you can still have an advantage in the election and can make the ninjas and families of Konoha abandon the Hokage line and follow you, then it proves that I am wrong and you are right.

When that time comes, I will accept my fate and will not use any small tricks against you.

Sarutobi Hiruzen still has some concerns about Uchiha Mai's strength and potential, and does not want to make the relationship too tense and force Uchiha Mai to rebel, which is something no one wants to see.

Uchiha Mai nodded slightly, it was enough for Hiruzen Sarutobi to have this attitude.

As long as Sarutobi Hiruzen doesn't engage in any small tricks that are really unsightly, then Uchiha Mai can accept it.

If during the stage of attracting votes and supporters, Sarutobi Hiruzen did all kinds of tricks, trying to coerce and lure Mission: Impossible, then Mai Uchiha didn't care.

Should you choose Hokage? It all depends on your own methods.

What Uchiha Mai couldn't tolerate was Hiruzen Sarutobi's off-the-chart moves.

For example, when he had the advantage in the village election, Hiruzen Sarutobi recommended someone else when he met with the daimyo.

Regardless of the name of the candidate recommended by the current Hokage, he will basically not vote against it.

In the original plot, Orochimaru suffered the loss of this move. He was already determined to win, and with the endorsement of various people, Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly launched a Minato and gave Orochimaru a fatal blow.

Uchiha Mai picked up the wine glass and took a sip, nodded and said: "I will definitely come out and choose.

At that time, everyone will rely on their own abilities within the rules to see who has better methods. "

Sarutobi Hiruzen is also very satisfied with this situation. It seems that Uchiha Mai can accept fair competition with others, so there will be no problem.

Then, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the most suitable candidate for the Fourth Hokage in his mind, and said kindly: "Minato.

You are young and strong enough. You have outstanding abilities and deep potential that has not been discovered. In this war, you have been constantly fighting on various battlefields.

The most important thing is that you have a good image and a gentle and sunny personality. There are no fewer people in Konoha who like you than those who like dancing, and the chances are great.

Why don't you come out and choose? "

Orochimaru's heart skipped a beat again.

There was a strong enemy like Uchiha Mai, and the teacher asked Minato for his opinion. He seemed to like and support Minato's choice.

Teacher, this is not for me.

The Uchiha dance is coming fiercely, and the political resources of the Hokage lineage can only be poured into one person. There is still no perfect chance of winning if you go all out, and if you split the votes, there is only a dead end.

Orochimaru's heart is uncertain. It seems that he is not the best candidate in the teacher's mind, and he cannot place all his hopes on the teacher.

The master stopped shaking the wine glass in his hand, smiled shyly, backed down and said, "I had this plan.

However, Orochimaru-sensei is my respected senior, and Mai is my junior, and we have a teacher-student relationship with me.

Moreover, each of them has outstanding abilities and strong capital. I am not very confident in choosing them, and I don’t really want to spoil my relationship with them.

Looking at it now, it would be a better choice to wait until I choose the fifth-generation visual inspection. "

Orochimaru breathed a sigh of relief. Heretics were more hateful than heretics, and Minato was a greater threat to him than Mai Uchiha.

With Minato here, he would most likely not get the full support of Sarutobi Hiruzen. Watergate's withdrawal is good news.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was slightly startled. I don't want to choose the best fourth generation in my mind. How can this be done?

In order to get Minato to give up the idea of ​​withdrawing from the campaign, Hiruzen Sarutobi hurriedly consoled him: "This is wrong.

Orochimaru is only more than ten years older than you, and Mai is a few years younger than you. Although there is a generation gap between you, the gap in youth is actually not as big as a generation.

Like you, they are all talented people with strategies in mind and great ambitions in their hearts.

Anyone who chooses the fourth generation will be responsible for Konoha to the end, have the consciousness to dedicate his life to Konoha, and will not let go until he feels that he is unable to do what he wants.

If you want to choose the fifth generation, you may not have the chance.

Having said that, it's just a campaign for the fourth generation, and everyone is competing openly and openly, so how can it hurt the harmony?

There are many people in Konoha who want to be Hokage. If they turn against each other just because of the election, then Konoha will not be Konoha.

Minato, don't underestimate your bond with Orochimaru and Mai. "

I'm crazy.

Orochimaru wanted to cover Sarutobi Hiruzen's mouth, "No, stop talking about teacher, the bond between Minato and I is really not as important as the position of Hokage."

The master was very moved.

Yes, Orochimaru-sensei and Mai are both sincere gentlemen, and they are just running for the fourth generation together. It will definitely not affect the relationship between us.

"Yes, Minato."

Jiraiya patted Minato's senior and encouraged him: "Opportunities don't come all the time.

You now have all the conditions to become the Fourth Hokage, and you just have the opportunity to choose. Naturally, you will feel that there are many opportunities and you can wait for the Fifth Hokage.

In fact, this is your best opportunity. If you miss it, you may regret it for the rest of your life.

When you choose the fifth generation goal, even if you can still maintain your strength and popularity, you will still encounter the same problems as you do today.

For example, Mai's son and your son may develop well and run for the fifth generation. Do you have to give in then? "

"It's too exaggerated, sir. Mai's son and I are running for the fifth generation..."

Minato was stunned, why should he be so alarmist? But if this happens, I may actually quit in order to fulfill the dreams of my younger generation.

Jiraiya silently took out a pack of crumpled cigarettes from his arms, pinched one and put it into his mouth. Then he lit the cigarette with flames generated by his fingers, holding the cigarette butt between his hands and taking a deep breath.

The front part of the cigarette emits red light, and wisps of smoke rise from the front, which is all Jiraiya's regret and heartbreak.

"This is my teacher's experience." Jiraiya glanced at Mai Uchiha and Tsunade.

Just like you never know where your love rival will come from, you can't be sure that the future and the purpose of your campaign for the fifth generation will definitely not be your son.

So life is so unpredictable.

"It would be a pity not to choose if I had the chance." Sarutobi Hiruzen fit another sentence.

"yes."

Uchiha Mai smiled and said: "Just choose the fourth generation Hokage, there is no need for Minato-sensei to worry so much.

If I make you give up the dream that has been hidden in your heart for many years because of me, I will feel guilty even if I can be elected. ”

Uchiha Mai is not afraid of the master coming out to compete with him, because he has a backup plan.

Whether he can successfully be elected as the fifth generation or not, Uchiha Mai has a way to control part of the power of Konoha, the only difference is the amount and complexity.

"Look, Mai supports you to run for election, what else can you say.

You don't think that Orochimaru will hold a grudge against you for running for election. We are all Konoha ninjas, and the position of Hokage is up to anyone.

Give it a try, Minato. ”

Jiraiya persuaded his apprentice again, and looked at Orochimaru at the same time. Although he was unwilling to be Hokage, he supported his students to be Hokage.

"How could it be. "

Orochimaru smiled on the surface, but he was actually cursing in his heart. He saw that the master had been convinced and it was basically impossible for him to get the support of Sarutobi Hiruzen.

If Sarutobi Hiruzen supported him, he would not waste his breath and took turns with Jiraiya to persuade Minato.

"What the Hokage and the teacher said makes sense."

The master nodded, his heart knot untied and he showed a sunny and weak smile, raised his glass and smiled: "Then Orochimaru teacher, Mai.

Although I am not very confident, I still decided to run for election with you. "

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded contentedly.

Although your master is very capable, as long as you are willing, there is a chance to bring you to the top and let you experience the feeling of flying.

But you have to be more proactive, you can't let your master do all the hard work behind your ass all day long, right?

Don't be afraid of competition and don't be unconfident in yourself. You have a good personality, handsome looks, outstanding strength, and strengths that ordinary people can't match. These are all things that I, your master, like very much.

No matter what, the master finally understood and figured it out, and Sarutobi Hiruzen was still very happy.

The purpose of the banquet has been achieved, that is, to test the ideas of Uchiha Mai and Orochimaru, and successfully persuade Minato to reach some kind of agreement with Uchiha Mai.

For Sarutobi Hiruzen, this is not a bad night.

The old man raised his glass and smiled, "Although I can't wish everyone of you to get what they want, I still hope that you can have smooth sailing.

Two months later, I will hold a voting ceremony in the Hokage's office. Ninjas above the level of squad leader in the Ministry of Government Affairs, Anbu, and Ministry of Education, members of the jonin classes, and various ninja families in Konoha will all receive one to three votes.

The person who gets the most votes will become the first candidate for the Fourth Hokage. After consulting with the daimyo and obtaining his approval, he will officially succeed to the Fourth Hokage.

It's time to take action, everyone. "