When he arrived at the Hokage Building, all the Clan Chiefs of Konoha's Shinobi Villages, along with department heads and deputy heads, had already gathered there.
The hundreds of square meters of office space were packed with over a hundred people.
Rosen saw a few people hanging upside down from the ceiling.
Rosen's face darkened. What was this idiot doing?
Rosen couldn't see what was happening in front of him at all.
Just then, Rosen heard Senju Hashirama's voice from the front.
"Uzumaki Shin, has Shin arrived? Come here."
All of Konoha's high-ranking officials turned their gaze to Rosen.
Rosen was considered a minor figure in Konoha; most people didn't know him well and hadn't had much contact with him.
The Uzumaki Clan was also relatively low-key within Konoha.
Rosen was helpless. Being called out by Senju Hashirama in public, he could only push through the crowd and come to the desk.
Uchiha Madara and Senju Tobirama were already standing by the desk.
Senju Hashirama nodded to Rosen. Rosen looked bewildered. What did that nod mean?
Should he nod back? But was it a greeting or some kind of hint?
"Ahem… Everyone, quiet down. I have an announcement to make here," Senju Hashirama said.
Everyone focused their attention on Senju Hashirama, waiting for him to continue.
"I will be stepping down as Hokage. Here, I recommend Uchiha Madara to be my successor. At the same time, Tobirama and Shin will become Elders of Konoha, assisting Madara in managing Konoha."
"I object!"
"I object!"
Rosen and Senju Tobirama shouted in unison.
Uchiha Madara glared at Rosen, his eyes seemingly saying, 'You'd better give me an explanation.'
"I am not qualified to be an Elder. Whether it's in terms of governance, strength, or achievements, I don't have the qualifications," Rosen said.
"I object to Madara becoming the Second Hokage," Senju Tobirama said. "Big Brother, this isn't just your personal matter; it's a matter for all of Konoha. Therefore, regarding the choice of the Second Hokage, we should listen to everyone."
"Tobirama, I am still the Hokage right now!!" Senju Hashirama's tone intensified.
"So what? Since you've chosen to abdicate, it means you've given up your power. I also want to run for Second Hokage." Senju Tobirama actually didn't have many demands for who became the Second Hokage, as long as it wasn't Uchiha Madara.
And compared to Uchiha Madara, he preferred Rosen as the Second Hokage.
Others didn't know, but he knew that Rosen's achievements and strength were sufficient to serve as the Second Hokage.
"I recommend Shin to be the Second Hokage."
Rosen's eyes widened, and he shouted loudly, "I object."
At this point, Senju Hashirama, on the contrary, calmed down and carefully considered the feasibility of this.
"Shin, huh? In that case, let's have a vote of confidence," Uchiha Madara said arrogantly, crossing his arms.
Rosen looked at Uchiha Madara, his eyes seeming to say, 'What nonsense are you talking about?'
He then looked at Senju Tobirama, who gave Rosen an encouraging look.
"Good, since Shin and Madara don't object, then you two will be voted on."
"Wait… I object!"
"Let's proceed with the vote of confidence now."
Everyone looked at Rosen, then at Uchiha Madara. Compared to the obscure Rosen, Uchiha Madara was clearly more trustworthy.
After all, Uchiha Madara and the Uchiha's image had been reversed over the years, and Uchiha Madara was no longer so unapproachable.
"I support Shin," Senju Tobirama stated first.
He felt that with his influence in governance over the years, he could at least set an example.
However, Senju Tobirama seemed to have overestimated his influence.
"I support Uchiha Madara," Senju Hashirama said.
Immediately after, the Nara Clan Chief spoke, "I support Uchiha Madara."
"I support Uchiha Madara."
"I support Uchiha Madara…"
"…"
The vote of confidence was almost entirely one-sided. Senju Tobirama looked furiously at the vassal families of the Senju Clan; he felt betrayed.
Rosen's smile stretched to his back molars. Why didn't Tobirama choose himself? If he had chosen himself, he would definitely have more supporters than Rosen.
Wait… Rosen's smile suddenly froze.
Uchiha Madara was about to be elected Second Hokage!?
What about the plan? Could it be… could it be that he had to become a rogue Shinobi?
How would the Valley of the End battle happen then?
Finally, the vote of confidence ended. The support ratio for Rosen and Uchiha Madara was 2:132.
One vote was cast by Senju Tobirama, and the other was cast by Rosen for himself.
Senju Hashirama burst out laughing: "Haha… Then I now announce that Madara is the Second Hokage."
At the same time, Senju Hashirama took off his Hokage hat and handed it to Uchiha Madara.
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