"Hiashi, what should we do?"
"We probably shouldn't have come. Is there really any need to continue this so-called Jonin Council?"
"We have to think of a way quickly; you are the Hyuga Clan Head!"
"..."
Many Hyuga clan elders began to speak carefully.
Originally, they were very happy. After all, with the Konoha higher-ups and the Uchiha fighting, their Hyuga clan could sit firmly on the fishing platform without needing to participate in the killing between the two camps...
Especially watching countless ninja clans being bullied by Root and even joining the Uchiha camp, they could still watch everything coldly, and even mock these ninja clans slightly.
Their Hyuga clan's Caged Bird Seal had suffered so much unfair treatment in the past, but once this matter came out, they instantly felt that the ancestors of the Hyuga clan still had foresight.
It was precisely because of the Caged Bird Seal that the Hyuga clan avoided the crisis.
Even an evil person like Danzo of Root had no intention of troubling the Hyuga clan.
But, what about now?
After seeing this scene today, the Hyuga clan was instantly in a difficult position.
There was no helping it.
All other ninja clans did not participate in this Jonin Council, so their Hyuga clan naturally began to stand out like a crane in a flock of chickens.
Hyuga Hiashi: "..."
At this moment, his face was very ugly, and he couldn't even help but roll his eyes directly.
What to do?
How did he know?
He originally wanted to see how the Uchiha would contend with the Konoha higher-ups, and even felt that perhaps both camps would have to find ways to win over his Hyuga clan next.
At that time, having some room for choice, he could naturally wait until the two camps fought to the end and decided the winner, and then the Hyuga clan would vote.
But, damn it.
The Uchiha Jin camp did not participate in the Jonin Council, which made the Hyuga clan begin to become awkward. Should they really choose to defect to the village higher-ups next?
No, absolutely not!
If they chose to defect to the Konoha higher-ups, wouldn't they offend the Uchiha camp?
Not vote?
It seemed impossible either!
Because the Uchiha Jin camp did not appear, if the Hyuga clan chose not to vote, they would directly offend the village higher-ups.
If they won in the future, the Hyuga clan would be in trouble.
What to do?
The current Hyuga Hiashi was directly caught in a dilemma.
Cold sweat began to appear on his forehead, and his heart began to become extremely conflicted. For a while, he didn't know what to do.
On the other side.
Sarutobi Hiruzen had no mind to pay attention to the Hyuga clan because he himself was also caught in a dilemma.
It was actually a good thing that the Uchiha camp didn't come.
Because in this way, Jiraiya could directly become the Fifth Hokage.
But the problem was, without the participation of the Uchiha camp, could Jiraiya, the Fifth Hokage, convince the public in the future?
Then...
Should he go and 'invite' the Uchiha camp?
After thinking for a long time, he still felt it was unnecessary!
After all, if Jiraiya, the Fifth Hokage, couldn't convince the public, in a sense, it would also be a good thing for him, making it easier for him to control Konoha from behind the scenes in the future.
"Hiruzen, what should we do?"
"Should we go find people from the Uchiha camp?"
"It's time; do we need to wait a little longer?"
While Sarutobi Hiruzen was thinking, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura spoke up one after another.
Clearly.
Facing this situation, they were also a little undecided.
Even Jiraiya subconsciously looked over.
In response to this.
Sarutobi Hiruzen pondered for a moment, but still said calmly: "I don't think there is any need to wait. Since we have notified them in advance, not participating is also the decision of the Uchiha camp, so let's just assume they cast abstention votes directly."
"Let's start directly!"
After speaking.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had made up his mind, asked the Anbu to close the door, and then stood up to start expressing his thoughts.
These words were very cliché!
First, he talked about his achievements as Hokage over the years, then talked about some of his mistakes over the years, and finally stated that because of his old age, he decided to resign and preside over the election of the Fifth Hokage.
Immediately after.
Everyone started voting!
Those who participated in the Jonin Council today were almost all die-hard loyalists of Sarutobi Hiruzen, so everyone naturally voted for Jiraiya.
Only the Hyuga clan had a splitting headache!
Who to choose?
For the Hyuga clan, this was a difficult choice.
Although under normal circumstances, Jiraiya would almost certainly win this situation, the fact that the Uchiha camp did not show up made him feel a trace of uneasiness in his heart.
What exactly was the Uchiha camp plotting?
Before figuring this out, he really dared not choose Jiraiya easily.
"Clan Head, it's time to choose!"
"Who should we support? We must make a choice now."
"Vote for Jiraiya? Or vote for the Uchiha?"
"..."
Hyuga clansmen spoke up one after another.
Now almost everyone present had finished voting, and almost everyone looked at the Hyuga clan.
So.
They were really anxious!
Actually, Hyuga Hiashi was even more anxious, cold sweat oozing from his forehead, but after pondering for a long time, he began to speak: "Abstain."
"This..." The Hyuga clansmen were a little astonished.
However.
Before everyone could object, Hyuga Hiashi gave the reason.
"The Uchiha camp is very wrong; they seem to be plotting something."
"Anyway, I don't believe they will choose to surrender easily. After all, they and the Konoha higher-ups have almost beaten each other's brains out."
"So, abstain!"
"We will still remain neutral between the Konoha higher-ups and the Uchiha."
"No matter who takes office, they can't do without the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan!"
"At most, whoever takes office won't be close to the Hyuga clan, but that price is greater than choosing the wrong side!"
Many Hyuga clansmen couldn't help but sigh.
They had to admit that their Clan Head was right.
Perhaps for the Hyuga clan, this was the safest choice.
After all...
The Byakugan was too important to the village, especially during wartime; other secret techniques couldn't replace it at all.
Whether it was sensory ninjutsu or the secret techniques of the Aburame clan, it was basically difficult to replace the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan. So presumably, no matter which faction took office in the future, at most they would suppress the Hyuga clan a little.
More than that was unlikely!
It was precisely for this reason that many Jonin of the Hyuga clan cast abstention votes one after another.
Half an hour later.
After the village sorted out all the votes, the winner was undoubtedly Jiraiya.
Sarutobi Hiruzen coughed.
He just gave the Hyuga clan a cold look, and then stood up and announced solemnly.
"Everyone, the result is out."
"Let us congratulate Jiraiya, who will be the next Fifth Hokage of the village!"
"Tomorrow morning, the new Hokage will take office!"
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