Chapter 171 (1/2)
After Hiruzen's words, the conference room fell silent.
The choice of the Fourth Hokage is an extremely serious and important topic concerning the change of power in Konoha. This is not a simple conversation, every word requires extreme caution and judgment.
”I suggest my student Minato, he will be a great Hokage.»
Jiraiya's voice rang out in the silence.
He looked at Orochimaru.
Orochimaru indifferently sat on the spot, not reacting at all to Jiraiya's look.
Yeruashi sat in the corner of the table, sipping his tea in a relaxed manner, he didn't say anything, calmly watching from the sidelines.
The conference room was quiet.
The clan leaders remained silent, no one whispering.
”Minato is indeed a suitable candidate for the post of Hokage.»
Finally, someone decided to express an opinion, it was the adviser to Hokage Homura.
Following Homura, Koharu also expressed her support for Minato, then the Elite Jounin present expressed their opinion.
But some of them continued to remain silent, looking at Orochimaru and Erase. All participants are well aware of the importance of Erase and Orochimaru, still not saying a single word.
Uchiha Fugaku also looked at Eroiche.
Suddenly, Orochimaru slowly stood up, drawing the attention of everyone present, and said with a smile, ” ...I support Minato's candidacy.»
This suggestion caused the conference room to fall silent again.
The heads of the clans stared at Orochimaru, making sure that Sannin was absolutely serious, they looked at each other and began to talk about something quietly.
When the heads of the clans began to express their opinions, Hiruzen looked at Orochimaru, and Orochimaru at Hiruzen, their views crossed.
Orochimaru smiled.
His smile was very light and indifferent.
As if he didn't care about the question at all.
A trace of guilt flickered in Hiruzen's eyes, but it was only a faint trace, then he sighed and stood up: ”It looks like we have reached a consensus, then in the next few days, I will go along with Minato to meet with the Daimyo to finally resolve this matter.»
After Hiruzen's words, Minato stood up and started talking about what would lead Konoha to greatness and so on.
Erase didn't listen.
He was looking at Orochimaru.
”In the end, you couldn't go against your master....»
Erase whispered in the heart.
He could guess why Orochimaru had made this decision.
In this era, Minato really shone brighter than Orochimaru and was able to get more support, including the support of Hiruzen. Since Hiruzen unconditionally supports Minato, in order to fight for the post of the Fourth Hokage, Orochimaru will have to go against his teacher.
Orochimaru decided to retreat.
He retreated not before the Third Hokage, but before his former teacher.
...
The Hokage building.
Orochimaru left the conference room and went up to the roof, looking at Konoha, which began to flourish again after the end of the war.
”You still decided to give up...»