Chapter 166 Mochizuki Souji Becomes the Fourth Hokage!
Not to mention Danzo, even Souji was somewhat surprised by this development.
Although he believed he had a good chance of winning.
But I never expected the advantage to come so quickly.
Those who voted earlier were all older Jonin. These people may indeed have war-weariness, but on the other hand, they have been ninjas for decades, and their identification with this identity and tradition is deeply rooted.
They are actually the group that is the hardest to change.
Furthermore, these Jonin were far more familiar with Danzo than he was.
Even if Danzo was inferior to Sarutobi, there were still people who appreciated Danzo's cold and cruel style.
Two advisors, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, also voted for Danzo at this time.
Even though they already knew, seeing the votes of the two highly respected advisors still had a significant impact on the herd mentality among the crowd.
Therefore, it is clear that older Jonin are Danzo's area of advantage.
According to Souji's original plan, he should have been at a disadvantage at the beginning and only be able to catch up later.
Unexpectedly, the situation in this part was evenly matched, with me even having a slight advantage.
Even another senior advisor, Akimichi Torifu, although his initial attitude was rather ambiguous, ultimately voted for him.
Danzo was quite affected by the fact that he couldn't even win over all his longtime comrades.
As the voting progressed, the gap widened even further.
I don't know if it was the influence of Hashirama and Tobirama, or if the old Jonin's war-weariness was stronger than I imagined.
Or perhaps both?
In any case, it's always a good thing to have the upper hand.
Souji watched the voting proceed with a smile, while Danzo, on the other hand, seemed unable to control his emotions, his face turning noticeably gloomy.
Soon, he became a Jonin in his thirties.
"Jiraiya".
"They're here."
Jiraiya strode out and shouted:
"I pledge my allegiance to Mochizuki Souji!"
The recorder quickly made a note on the board.
Jiraiya didn't say much, glanced around, and then retreated.
However, the vote made by the legendary Sannin of Konoha, who were at the height of their fame, still caused a lot of private discussion.
Like the previous consultants, knowing about their choices is one thing, but seeing them with your own eyes is another, and the experience is different.
"Tsunade."
"I pledge my allegiance to Mochizuki Souji!"
Like Jiraiya, after Tsunade finished speaking, she looked around, putting pressure on or giving confidence to the others.
Another one of the Three Ninja.
Although Tsunade has been away from Konoha for nearly ten years, her reputation remains, and thanks to her kindness in saving many ninjas during the great war, her influence is not much less than that of Jiraiya.
Many of the young Jonin initially had some hesitation on their faces, but after witnessing two of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha make their decisions, some of them immediately showed a determined expression.
Due to prolonged warfare and dangerous missions, even in Konoha, the number of older Jonin is not large.
The majority of Jonin are in their thirties or forties, totaling more than seventy people.
As one Jonin after another came forward to vote, the vote count quickly reached one hundred.
The vote percentage at this point is...
"Mochizuki Souji has 66 votes, and I... have 34 votes!?"
Danzo stared wide-eyed at the record board, his hands gripping his cane so tightly that the veins bulged as if he were about to crush it, his face filled with disbelief!
"How is this possible!?"
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
"Danzo, calm down..."
Mitokado said with a troubled expression.
With 100 votes cast, and the voting already more than halfway through, the two sides are separated by a staggering 32 votes, nearly double!
He was now at a loss for words of comfort, and he was completely bewildered.
Koharu Utatane sighed inwardly.
When Minato Namikaze suddenly resigned and there were no other candidates, they had no choice but to put forward Danzo, who still had some chance.
Although she felt that Danzo was probably no good, she still held out some hope.
But now... it seems that intuition was right after all.
Danzo is really no good.
"It seems that the era of Konoha and all ninjas is truly about to change."
Koharu thought to herself, completely ignoring the two helpless people beside her.
In contrast, Souji remained calm as he watched the voting proceed.
With a difference of 100 votes, it's practically impossible to turn the tide.
Subsequent developments unfolded exactly as everyone had predicted, without any suspense.
There are 166 Jonin, including about 30 senior Jonin, over 70 middle-aged Jonin, and over 50 young Jonin under the age of 30.
While younger Jonin are indeed more belligerent, they are also more emotional.
Many young ninjas harbor doubts about the meaning of their existence, especially after experiencing numerous battles and deaths, which often intensifies their skepticism.
Those who want change are mostly young people.
Moreover, for young ninjas, the names of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha and Minato Namikaze are far more appealing than those of the older advisors.
Thus, the further into the voting process, the higher the percentage of votes cast for the Chief Executive.
"I pledge my allegiance to Mochizuki Souji!"
The last Jonin also cast his vote.
It's still Mochizuki Souji.
It doesn't matter who you cast your last vote for anymore.
Everyone was watching the results on the scoreboard.
Mochizuki Souji 120 votes
Shimura Collection of 46 Stamps
"The gap is too big..."
"I never expected it to turn out like this..."
"I thought I was in the minority, but it turns out so many people agree with Mochizuki Souji's idea?"
Many people are talking about it.
Although many people believed that Mochizuki Souji would win, the large gap in the actual vote count was beyond many people's expectations.
At this point, Danzo had moved beyond anger and resentment and was now in a state of existential doubt, staring blankly at the vote count results.
"No, it's impossible...
How could I possibly..."
"It shouldn't be like this..."
"It should be me... I should be the one to become Hokage..."
The three Hokage sitting on the stage all glanced at Danzo with somewhat sorrowful eyes.
It just didn't work in the end...
Sarutobi's feelings were the most complicated.
Although he didn't think Danzo was suitable to become Hokage, he couldn't bear to see Danzo in such a dejected state because of their childhood friendship.
It's a pity... or perhaps this is the only way to make Danzo face reality, which might not be a bad thing?
Sarutobi sighed inwardly, then stepped forward, looked at the crowd, and said loudly:
"The Jonin trust vote is over!"
"Mochizuki Souji received 120 votes, and Shimura Danzo received 46 votes!"
"Based on the voting results, Mochizuki Souji has won!"
"I, Hiruzen Sarutobi, declare in the name of the Third Hokage!"
"Mochizuki Souji becomes the Fourth Hokage!"
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