Start with a Zanpakuto and build the strongest Mist Village.

On the high platform, Hozuki Mangetsu marveled. If this had happened in Kirigakure, there would have been no need for further explanation; he would have simply activated Susanoo and given them a good beating.

Don't you see how the current Fourth Mizukage, Mizuki Yoru, defeated the Third Mizukage in this way and seized the position of Mizukage?

Compared to Kirigakure, Konoha is simply too 'harmonious'!

Fugaku's silence did not stop Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura's actions. Now that they had taken action, they naturally wouldn't just do something like this little bit of voting.

As expected, before Hiruzen Sarutobi could give any orders, Akimichi Torifu on the high platform had already stood up and poured all the tickets from the wooden box into Danzo Shimura's hands.

"I am dull-witted. In terms of temperament, talent, and magnanimity, I am inferior to Representative Danzo. I will cast all my votes for Representative Danzo."

“Indeed, compared to Representative Shimura Danzo, I am far inferior in both seniority and ability,” said Aburame Shi, the head of the Aburame clan, narrowing his eyes slightly.

"If anyone in Konoha could succeed the Fourth Hokage and take over from the Third Hokage, the Dark Ninja would be the best candidate."

"Ah, this old fellow thinks so too."

In a short while, all the representatives on the field, except for Hiashi Hyuga, the head of the Hyuga clan, gave up their votes for the Fifth Hokage and handed over all their votes to Danzo Shimura.

To be honest, this practice is quite against the rules, but within Konoha Village, it seems so reasonable.

I carry your approval and entrust your expectations to the person I approve of!

This kind of statement always seems surprisingly reasonable in a shonen manga like Naruto.

After handing their ballots to Danzo, Koharu Utatane and the others stepped down from the stage, leaving only Fugaku Uchiha, Danzo Shimura, and Hiashi Hyuga in the large hall. However, everyone's attention was mainly focused on Fugaku Uchiha and Danzo Shimura, and they didn't pay much attention to Hiashi Hyuga.

Those who voted for Hyuga Hiashi were mostly members of the Hyuga clan. Even if there were other people from the village, there weren't many. Although the number of votes was much more than that of people like Utatane Koharu, it was still far from enough to threaten Uchiha Fugaku and Shimura Danzo, who now had a huge number of votes.

"Judging by the votes, Danzo should have won." Hiruzen Sarutobi estimated the approximate number of votes in his mind, but a hint of tension appeared on his old face.

After all, he lost the Hokage position he was about to secure. Although his actions were a treacherous and underhanded political tactic, even if Fugaku appears calm and collected now, there's always the possibility that he might resort to desperate measures.

That will be a civil war within Konoha!

Anyone would be nervous facing the Mangekyou Sharingan.

However, Fugaku Uchiha remained calmly seated in his position, not in a hurry at all, and quietly waited for the so-called representatives present to cast their votes for Danzo Shimura one by one.

This appearance made Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others somewhat puzzled.

Could it be that Fugaku's composure and temperament have been honed to such an extent that even after losing the Hokage position he had in his grasp, he can still remain calm and composed?

In truth, Fugaku was also filled with shock, anger, and utter panic. His lowered gaze kept drifting towards Hozuki Mangetsu in the VIP section, only to be met with Hozuki Mangetsu's confident little eyes.

"Stay calm and don't panic, it's not a big problem."

"Dude, at this point, it's not a big problem yet. Will it actually work?"

"I guarantee you'll win, bro!"

Seeing Hozuki Mangetsu's confident expression, Fugaku's lips twitched slightly. He took a deep breath and remained silent.

Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi also breathed a sigh of relief.

If Fugaku could let it go and allow Konoha to avoid a civil war, that would be the best thing. At worst, when it comes to the distribution of power, the Uchiha clan could be given a share so that they could move out of the remote corner of the village.

"In that case, the next step is to count the votes..."

"Wait!"

The sudden sound interrupted the final stage of the Hokage election once again.

Under the astonished gazes of countless people, Hiashi Hyuga, who had been silent and resting with his eyes closed, suddenly stood up and looked at Fugaku Uchiha.

"Clan Chief Fugaku's ability to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan is reminiscent of the Uchiha ancestors; I truly admire him!"

Say it.

Amidst the astonished, shocked, incredulous, and utterly bewildered gazes of countless people, Hiashi Hyuga cast all his votes for Fugaku Uchiha.

In an instant, the entire audience erupted in uproar!

"what?!"

"Hiashi, do you even know what you're doing?"

"Hiashi, why you!"

Exclamations of surprise and disbelief filled the air. Even the main members of the Hyuga clan wore expressions of disbelief, unable to comprehend what they were witnessing.

The Uchiha and Hyuga clans are the two most powerful clans in Konoha. The two clans have maintained a competitive relationship since the founding of Konoha. In terms of relationships, the Hyuga clan's relationship with the Hokage's lineage is definitely stronger than that of the Uchiha clan.

But why...

Not only were the people present filled with disbelief, but even Fugaku Uchiha showed a hint of astonishment, as if he had not expected what was happening before him.

He glanced at Hiashi, then subconsciously looked at Hozuki Mangetsu in the VIP section.

"Dude, is this really that amazing? You even managed to take down the Japanese national team?"

"Brother Bao, I told you you were in the bag, and you were in the bag!"

Hiashi Hyuga's actions caused an uproar and attracted everyone's attention. In addition, Fugaku Uchiha and Gengetsu Hozuki were chatting using chakra, so naturally no one else noticed.

After doing all this, Hiashi Hyuga walked off the stage amidst the shocked and bewildered gazes of countless people, just like Koharu Utatane and the others before him. He remained oblivious to the stares of the crowd below and the doubts of the main family members beside him.

This approach only made those clansmen even more confused.

No, it's Japan's foot.

We know we have no chance of becoming Hokage, but judging from the current situation, whether it's Fugaku Uchiha or Danzo Shimura who takes the position, our Hyuga clan will be able to maintain our status as a special major clan in Konoha, and maintain our absolute core position and identity in Konoha.

With your actions, the millennia-long rivalry between the Hyuga and Uchiha clans has now turned into a situation where the Hyuga are significantly inferior to the Uchiha!

Could it be that Fugaku Uchiha awakened both Mangekyou Sharingan, and that's putting so much pressure on you?!

Hiashi took in the puzzled, confused, and shocked looks on the faces of the main family members, but he didn't care at all.

The Hyuga clan certainly values ​​reputation and prestige, but what do these things matter compared to what he is about to obtain?

As Hiashi Hyuga stepped off the stage, his gaze fell upon Mangetsu Hozuki in the VIP section, and he couldn't help but recall their encounter and conversation the previous night.

"Clan Chief Hiashi, look at the Hyuga clan today, and then look at Fugaku Uchiha today."

"Do you know why the Hyuga clan was able to fight against the Uchiha clan, who possessed the Mangekyou Sharingan, for hundreds or even thousands of years during the Warring States period without being at a disadvantage, but now they are simply no match for the Uchiha clan that produced Madara Uchiha and Fugaku Uchiha?"

"The reason is simple: the heritage of your Hyuga clan has long been broken and fragmented in the long river of history!"

That guy named Hozuki Mangetsu used a method that was almost entirely free to provoke his desires.

"If you help Clan Chief Fugaku seize the Hokage position tomorrow, the Hyuga clan will be able to regain its glory from a thousand years ago. This is the promise of the Fourth Mizukage, Mizuki Yoru!"

A promise from the Fourth Mizukage, "Mizukiyo," directly convinced Hiashi Hyuga!

Hiashi Hyuga silently clenched his fist, completely ignoring the drastically changed Hokage election. His eyes were fixed on Mangetsu Hozuki, veins bulging on his temples, and he even subconsciously activated his Byakugan.

To recreate the glory of a thousand years ago is in no way inferior to the power of the Uchiha Mangekyou Sharingan...

The power belonging to their Hyuga clan...

Chapter 188 Shared Roots, Hyuga and Otsutsuki

The brilliance of the Hyuga clan is undeniable; as early as the Warring States period, they were one of the most dazzling rising stars in the world.

The Senju, Uchiha, and Hyuga clans were once the three most powerful ninja clans in the Land of Fire. If it weren't for the Senju and Uchiha clans each producing two exceptionally talented individuals, the struggle between the three clans would probably have continued indefinitely.

However, even with the emergence of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, the Hyuga clan's status in the ninja world has not diminished in the slightest.

in contrast.

With the establishment of ninja villages, the Ninja World War gradually evolved from inter-clan wars to large-scale battles between villages. The Byakugan of the Hyuga clan, which can see through objects, became a true weapon of mass destruction on the battlefield!

Konoha ninjas, with their unparalleled magatama, are unmatched unless the Hyuga clan emerges!

This saying, which is widely circulated in Konoha and even the entire ninja world, fully demonstrates the special status of the Hyuga clan in Konoha.

Now, Hiashi Hyuga, the head of the Hyuga clan, has actually cast his vote for Fugaku Uchiha!

The main members of the Hyuga clan were filled with disbelief, followed by extreme rage.

Even if you are the clan leader, you cannot just betray the glorious history of the Hyuga clan for thousands of years without any reason!

Despite the angry stares from countless members of the main family, Hiashi Hyuga ignored them completely and simply sat quietly in his seat.

On the high platform, countless people watched the scales tip over in an instant, speechless. Hiruzen Sarutobi, the person in charge, stared wide-eyed, his fists clenched, and his face flushed.

"Hiruzen Sarutobi, Jonin."

Fugaku Uchiha's voice was particularly clear, and he emphasized his address to Hiruzen Sarutobi: "It's time to move on to the next stage of the process!"

"you!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi transformed into Rambo, warning, warning, warning...

Danzo Shimura's victorious smile froze and vanished. Looking at Fugaku Uchiha's smile and his old buddy's flushed face, he felt an uncontrollable surge of anger erupt from his heart.

Almost instinctively, Shimura Danzo was about to smash the cup as a signal to have the 500 Root members in the shadows attack and kill Uchiha Fugaku.

But this thought only flashed through his mind for a moment before he forcibly suppressed it.

If it were only the Uchiha clan, even if Fugaku awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, they would still have a chance of victory thanks to their early preparations.

After all, while kaleidoscopes are powerful, don't forget who their teachers are.

That was the true nemesis of the Uchiha, the Second Hokage, who dedicated his life to eliminating the evil Uchiha!

In order to win the Hokage position this time, they had long been prepared to be enemies with Fugaku. Various barriers, secret techniques, and methods to restrict the Sharingan were all ready.

But at this moment... it's not just one Uchiha.

Hyuga and Uchiha, Byakugan and Sharingan.

With the Senju clan in seclusion, the alliance between these two top ninja clans is something no one dares to underestimate or act recklessly.

Danzo Shimura's face grew increasingly grim, while Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression alternated between pale and purple.

The two exchanged a glance and fell silent until Fugaku reminded them again, at which point Hiruzen Sarutobi snapped out of his daze.

"...Next, it's time to count the ballots."

"Open the box, check the ticket..."

In fact, there was no need for any so-called opening of the box or verification of the votes. All the ninjas present knew very well that the outcome was already predetermined the moment Hiashi voted for Fugaku.

When the wooden box was opened, the Uchiha clan members below the stage began to cheer wildly, while those from the Hokage lineage had complicated expressions and could only manage a wry smile.

Before long, the votes were counted.

Under Hiruzen Sarutobi's bitter tone, Fugaku Uchiha overpowered Danzo Shimura and became the candidate for the Fifth Hokage of Konoha Village in the Land of Fire!

"Thank you everyone. I, Fugaku, owe my success today entirely to the support of all of you here. Here, I would like to thank Konoha..."

Fugaku, his expression filled with excitement, rose to his feet and began his speech, thus opening a new chapter for the Uchiha clan and himself in Konoha.

"The Fifth Hokage..."

Inside the Hidden Mist, in Kushina's residence, Uchiha Shisui looked at the figure on the light screen, unable to hide his excitement.

Chief Fugaku, you really did it!

Cast aside the limitations of your emotions, unlock the shackles in your heart, make choices for your goals and future, and take action. Success is inevitable for you!

This is the power of the Uchiha clan, this is the power of love!

"The Uchiha clan... they certainly deserve the position of Hokage."

Tsunade took a big gulp of sake, her tone wistful.

In the past, the Uchiha clan and our Senju clan jointly founded Konoha. Over the years, the Uchiha, as the founders, have been constantly divided and marginalized.

Even though Tsunade is a member of the Senju clan and a princess of the Land of Fire, the Uchiha clan deserves the position of Hokage, both morally and logically.

only……

"That Hiashi guy actually supports Fugaku..." Tsunade muttered, then suddenly looked up at Minazuki Yoru: "Hey, this is your doing, isn't it!"

Everyone present looked at Mizuki Yoru.

Everyone here is from Konoha, and they all hold high positions, so they are naturally quite aware of the competition between the Uchiha and Hyuga clans.

Regarding the relationship between the two clans, in matters like electing the Hokage, the Hyuga clan not only didn't help the Uchiha, but they were also considered righteous for not stabbing them in the back.

"Ah, just a small deal."

Mizuki Yoru dismissed it, saying, "I will inform Hyuga Hiashi of our current research data on the Byakugan, as well as the existence of the Celestials. This is as payment for their help in helping Uchiha Fugaku successfully seize the Hokage position."