Garbage skills achieve the strongest ninja world

After the second phase of the strategy was formulated, Fugaku and Tsunade quickly took action, running to various families in Konoha every day with various gifts and writing blank checks.

Fugaku has the ninjutsu scrolls treasured by the Uchiha clan. The training experience is a real benefit, which is very tempting to those declining small families.

Tsunade has the prestige of the Sannin and the founder of Konoha's medical system. If she chooses in person, she can even beat Mai Uchiha and Minato, and she will be equally unfavorable.

The campaign team worked in two directions and quickly succeeded in winning over many declining small families. At the same time, some large families whose attitudes were already ambiguous were biased toward Uchiha Mai.

After this heavy punch, Orochimaru and Minato, especially Orochimaru, were really unable to respond.

Mai Uchiha has himself here, Fugaku, the leader of the most powerful family in the ninja world, and Tsunade Hime, the three ninjas, who have both achievements, favors, and fame.

Orochimaru was alone.

One against three, there is no possibility of victory. If you want to reverse the situation, you can only seek foreign aid and form your own campaign team.

With the idea of ​​giving it a try, Orochimaru took the lead in finding Sarutobi Hiruzen, hoping to get the support of the Third Hokage.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is the leader of the Hokage line, and he has countless direct line jounin under his command. Winning the support of Hiruzen Sarutobi is like winning half the battle.

However, Sarutobi Hiruzen rejected Orochimaru's request as expected.

I am the referee of this election. If I clearly support a certain candidate and support you Orochimaru, wouldn't it be unfair to the other two candidates?

So Orochimaru, you'd better hire someone else.

After suffering a setback at Sarutobi Hiruzen, Orochimaru turned around and visited Shimura Danzo, hoping to win the support of Sarutobi Hiruzen's biggest political enemy.

Danzō Shimura was reinstated, and there were roots under his control, and he had a good relationship with Koharu, who was transferred to another dormitory, and Mito Monen.

Although Danzo does not have a good relationship with other people in Konoha, he is still considered a big vote bank and one that Orochimaru must fight for.

As for Danzo, except for Orochimaru, there is really no one who can support him.

Uchiha Mai didn't have a good relationship with him, and Minato was the one supported by Hiruzen Sarutobi. Orochimaru was okay, he just stabbed him in the back once or twice.

The two hit it off immediately and returned to their previous closeness, as if Orochimaru had never left Danzo's camp from beginning to end.

On the other side, Sarutobi Hiruzen, who refused to endorse Orochimaru on the grounds of fairness and justice, turned around and mobilized all his connections and power to win votes for Namikaze Minato.

The same is true of all kinds of throwing money around and drawing big cakes.

There was no way, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't want to stand up for his master too openly, but the combination of Uchiha Mai + Fugaku + Tsunade was too brutal.

And Uchiha Mai's campaign slogans of "One Ninja World, One Dream" and "Make Konoha Great Again" are too seductive.

Mai Uchiha, who is already the real talker of Kirigakure Village, will definitely integrate the resources of the two villages as long as she is successfully elected as Hokage.

Everyone who follows him, regardless of family, will be able to get tangible benefits and hope within reach, and everyone will have a bright future.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't personally stand up to support Minato Namikaze and mobilize the power of the Hokage family to win votes for the master, the master would most likely not be Uchiha Mai's opponent.

Even so, when the number of votes was first estimated in advance, the number of votes for the master was only 50-50 with Mai Uchiha. When the number of votes was estimated again, it was even lower than before.

Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't sit still anymore, so one week before the election, he asked Tsunade to tell him that he asked Mai Uchiha out, hoping to have a good talk with him.

Is there any need to talk about it now?

Mai Uchiha was a little surprised, but she had nothing to do, so she accepted Sarutobi Hiruzen's invitation.

The location of the conversation was set at a lake outside Konoha Village.

The weather was not very good, but it was not bad either. The sky was covered with clouds covering the sun, and raindrops fell from time to time.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was sitting on the shore wearing a raincoat, holding a fishing rod in his hand like a bamboo stick on his chest, and talked eloquently: "Most people like that kind of cloudless weather, but I am different from them.

This kind of weather with slanting wind and drizzle is the most refreshing, and it is very suitable for going out for an outing.

At the same time, fish schools are most active in this kind of weather. On cloudy and rainy days, when the pressure decreases, the oxygen in the water will decrease, and river fish will generally breathe on the surface or even surface.

Light rainy days like this are the best for fishing.”

Mai Uchiha was also sitting on the shore holding a fishing rod and wearing a raincoat. Unlike the enthusiastic Hiruzen Sarutobi, he did not like fishing.

In order not to offend Sarutobi Hiruzen, Uchiha Mai just smiled and echoed: "Hokage-sama is really knowledgeable. I think I have gained a lot when fishing in the past."

"Haha, not every time I get something, the Air Force does it a lot."

Sarutobi Hiruzen laughed and said modestly: "But whether you gain something or not is not the most important thing, the important thing is to enjoy the process.

Just like now.

This place is surrounded by mountains and rivers, has a quiet environment and is rarely visited by people. You will not be disturbed by anyone. Just sitting here, you will feel like you are immersed in nature and your soul is being washed.

Even if you don’t catch anything, it’s still a pleasure.”

"Indeed."

Uchiha Mai nodded slightly and said casually: "It is indeed a quiet environment with few people coming here. It is so quiet that even the fish don't know it is here."

The two of them fished for more than an hour, but the fish didn't even move, and the "fish rising out of the water" that Sarutobi Hiruzen said was never seen even once.

This lake may be poisonous.

Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled awkwardly. Why was he so unlucky today? Not to mention the hook, he didn't even see the shadow of a fish.

The two chatted for a long time, and Uchiha Mai suddenly said: "A few days ago, Orochimaru and I had dinner once, and we had a few words by the way."

Time to get to the point!

Sarutobi Hiruzen narrowed his eyes slightly, clenched the fishing rod in his hand, and said casually: "What did you talk about?"

"Campaign-related matters."

Uchiha Mai said calmly: "Orochimaru is a little dissatisfied with you and promised not to endorse anyone.

I turned my head towards Teacher Minato, and at Teacher Minato’s wedding, I unabashedly expressed my preference and support for Teacher Minato.”

Minato held a wedding about half a month ago, and all the prominent people in the village were present. Hiruzen Sarutobi publicly expressed his appreciation for the master on this occasion, and his specific attitude was self-evident.

Orochimaru is dissatisfied, which is the proper courtesy.

"It's just a few more glasses of wine and a few more words."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was not embarrassed at all, Yun Danfeng said lightly: "Minato is my favorite disciple, and of course, you and Orochimaru are too.

In the future, when I attend your...well, attend your or Orochimaru's wedding, I will also praise you like that."

Uchiha Mai chuckled but did not answer.

There was another moment of silence. Sarutobi Hiruzen felt that the atmosphere had reached a point and said, "Mai, you don't have to choose this time."

"What's the meaning?"

Uchiha Mai asked a question, and then said: "More than a month ago, I said I wanted to stand for election, but you said you neither supported nor opposed it.

After understanding your attitude, I formed a campaign team and used money to put ads all over Konoha.

Uncle Fugaku and Sister Tsunade visit the jounin of each family every day with various ninjutsu scrolls passed down by our family, and tell them about my grand plan.

Now you suddenly say you won't let me choose, then wouldn't all my early investment be in vain?"

"I will compensate you for your losses."

Sarutobi Hiruzen had expected what the Uchiha Dance would say, and replied: "I will give you a copy of the Sealed Book, which contains detailed records of various ninjutsu and secret techniques that the Hokage family has collected and developed over the years.

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This compensation is enough to make up for the loss caused to the family inheritance by sending out various ninjutsu scrolls.

I will also replenish you with double the funds you invested in the campaign. Fugaku, Tsunade and other ninjas who work for you will also receive generous rewards."

All aspects were taken care of.

"The compensation for me and the remuneration paid to Fugaku and the others will be paid by you or the village?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't answer, being fucked into silence by Uchiha Mai with just one word.

As the Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi's salary and allowances are generous, but they are far from comparable to Mai Uchiha, who has a family and treats Kirigakure as her personal property.

Therefore, this compensation must be drawn from the village's finances using the authority of the Hokage.

"After I choose Hokage, the sealed book and the so-called compensation will be mine." Mai Uchiha said.

"The prerequisite is that you can choose."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said: "Orochimaru may not be your opponent, but Minato may not.

He has Jiraiya's full support, he has strength and potential, and most importantly, his image is better than yours, and he has won the favor of many jounin and families.

Either you or Minato can win or lose, the odds are 50-50. If you lose, all the investment will be in vain."

Uchiha Mai said nonchalantly: "Five achievements are enough.

I have Kirigakure as my retreat, so I can afford to lose."

Sarutobi Hiruzen felt a little pain in his head, and Uchiha Mai had Kirigakure at his back, which was the most uncomfortable thing.

Konoha is not Konoha with Hiruzen Sarutobi alone, but Kirigakure is Kirigakure with Mai Uchiha alone. His prestige in Kirigakure is just like Senju Hashirama's in Konoha back then.

In this campaign, there is not much difference in the resources and back-ups that Mai Uchiha and Hiruzen Sarutobi can mobilize.

"So be it."

Sarutobi Hiruzen thought for a moment and then proposed a compromise plan: "In ten years, at most ten years later, I will find a way to persuade Minato to abdicate in favor of someone worthy of his throne.

You are only fifteen years old this year, and you will only be twenty-five in ten years. You are at the peak of your life. I believe that Minato will be happy to hand over the position of Hokage to you at that time.

You don’t have to choose this time, I will fully support you in ten years, and the possibility of you becoming the fifth generation will be 100%."

"Why should I take a step back and wait ten years to fight for something that I am qualified to fight for now?"

Uchiha Mai turned her head to stare at Sarutobi Hiruzen, and Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at her like a torch.

The atmosphere became very solemn at this moment. A stupid fish bit Sarutobi Hiruzen's hook, causing the fish to float and sink. Sarutobi Hiruzen remained unmoved.

After a long time, the fish successfully broke away from the hook and escaped. Hiruzen Sarutobi turned back and pulled up the fishing rod and said regretfully: "Oh, it's rare for a fish to bite the hook and it breaks free."

Uchiha Mai also retracted her eyes, and then said: "However, if you want me to take a step back, it is not impossible."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was slightly shocked. He did not expect that Mai Uchiha, who had always been strong, would give in. He hurriedly asked: "What are the conditions?"

"Double Hokage."

Uchiha Mai stared at the lake and said seriously: "Just like in Kumogakure, there is one Hokage and one Hokage candidate.

You only said that you will fully support me in ten years, but you are just saying nothing. Hokage-sama, it is difficult for me to trust you.

Let Minato-sensei be the Hokage, and I will be the Hokage candidate and Hokage advisor. At the same time, I will also be the Mizukage of Kirigakure Village. Konoha cannot set up obstacles for me.

Two villages and two shadows, with a lot of people and a lot of money, they can take care of each other.

To put it bluntly, if something happens to Minato-sensei one day, I can immediately take over as the fifth generation to minimize the impact and losses on the village."

Sarutobi Hiruzen fell into thought.

It was a good thing that Mai Uchiha was willing to give in, but the price he shouted out was so high that he felt he couldn't afford it.

Hokage Candidate + Hokage Advisor + Hollow Minister + Kirigakure Mizukage + Uchiha Talker, the four identities are superimposed, and they are almost indistinguishable from the real Hokage.

It was even said that even if Minato, who was born as a commoner, became the fourth generation, his power would probably be far less than that of Mai Uchiha.

After all, Minato civilians need to rely on the Hokage system led by Sarutobi Hiruzen in all aspects, and Uchiha Mai has her own team.

"Konoha does not have a tradition of being a Hokage candidate. It has been like this for decades. It would not be good to change the rules casually."

Sarutobi Hiruzen began to bargain: "In Kirigakure Village, if you are a Mizukage, the impact will not be very good.

[Headquarters in the fog] Minister, the veritable helmsman of the Hidden Kiri Village, isn’t that impressive enough for you?”

Uchiha Mai put away the fishing rod, stood up and stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen from a high position, and said coldly: "When the First and Second Generations were in power, Konoha did not have any Hokage advisors or Hokage assistants.

Whether there can be a candidate for Hokage is not a matter of your words. But you said that you want to designate me as the fifth generation. Could it be that Hokage-sama was joking with me just now?

Over at Kirigakure Village, I always have to give them an explanation, whether I can choose the fourth generation or not, I have decided on the fifth generation Mizukage."

There is no doubt that there is no room for bargaining.

Sarutobi Hiruzen kept tapping his temples, weighing in his mind, and murmured: "Let me think about it, let me think about it..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was very excited to have Minato become the Fourth Hokage. But to have Mai Uchiha become the Hokage's assistant was a bit uncomfortable.

The reason why Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted to delay for ten years was to see whether Uchiha Mai would continue to grow in ten years or whether she would become hurt by the Sharingan.

If you do the former, let it go completely. The latter is the best. Just pretend that you have never said "I will fully support you in ten years." A blind and useless person also wants to be the fifth generation, so go ahead and dream about it.

But once a Hokage assistant is appointed, it becomes a bit difficult.