27: Chapter 27 The Fifth Hokage, "Lord Jiraiya"The door to the Hokage's office was suddenly flung open, and Jiraiya returned, panting heavily, his face showing an unprecedented determination.
He stared intently at Shimura Danzo, his voice resolute:
"As long as I'm alive, I will never allow someone like you to become Hokage!"
Danzo's one eye narrowed instantly, flashing with cold light: "Jiraiya, you have repeatedly shirked your responsibilities and deserted your post.What right do you have to spout nonsense here now?How can you treat the safety of Konoha as a joke!"
"Child's play?" Jiraiya suddenly took a step forward, his aura overwhelming Danzo's chilling presence."It's precisely because I know this isn't child's play that I can't hand the village over to you!Your 'Roots' will only drag Konoha into deeper darkness!"
He turned to the two stunned advisors, his voice trembling with a desperate, resolute determination: "Yes!I don't want to be Hokage!I hate documents!I hate meetings!I hate being locked in an office and losing my freedom!I dream of going to a hot spring resort and writing my own 'Make-Out Paradise'!"
His words caused the two advisors' lips to twitch.
"But!" Jiraiya's voice suddenly rose, choked with emotion, "I cannot bear to watch the village that the old man protected with his life be handed over to someone who only knows how to scheme and kill!I cannot bear to watch the flames of Konoha be extinguished in the cold 'Root'!"
He seemed to have used all his strength to pound his chest, making a dull thud, and tears and snot almost gushed out at the same time:
"So.so.if.if there's really no other way."
He took a deep breath, as if facing certain death, closed his eyes, and with all the courage and grievances he had ever felt, roared out:
"Then.then let me be this damn Fifth Hokage!"
After shouting that, he felt as if all his strength had been drained away.His legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground with a thud, bursting into uncontrollable sobs, tears streaming down his face like a child weighing hundreds of pounds.
"Waaaaah.My hot spring trip.My field trip plan.My beautiful older sisters.Goodbye forever, waaaaah.Old man, you've ruined me, ahhhhh."
The entire office was completely silent.
Koharu and Homura stared wide-eyed, mouths agape, completely stunned by Jiraiya's sudden, emotionally devastating declaration of "martyrdom."
Danzo's face turned extremely ugly under the bandages, and his single eye almost spit fire!He had planned everything, but he never expected that Jiraiya, who always shirked responsibility, would actually jump out at the last moment and steal the prize in this way!
"Jiraiya!You.you really mean this?" Mitokado Homura was the first to react, his voice trembling with excitement, almost unable to believe his ears!
"Waaaaah.Do I look like I'm joking?Waaaaah."
Jiraiya sobbed, wiping away his tears, "Hurry.before I change my mind.get the paperwork done.and bring me that damn straw hat.Waaaaah.my youth."
Koharu suddenly stood up, her hands trembling with excitement: "Good!Good!Jiraiya!The village will never forget your sacrifice!No, your dedication!"
Fearing Jiraiya might change his mind, she immediately shouted towards the door, "Quick!Send someone to report to the higher-ups!Go and fetch the Hokage robe and hat immediately!Notify all Jonin to assemble immediately!Hold the Fifth Hokage inauguration ceremony!Be quick!"
"Wait!" Danzo shouted sharply, his voice so cold it could drip water."Such childish play!Such haste!How can this be."
"Advisor Danzo!" Mitokado Homura interrupted him confidently, "This is Jiraiya-sama's own decision!It's the most suitable and popular choice under the current circumstances!Are you going to go against the will of a soon-to-be Hokage?"
Danzo was speechless, and could only watch helplessly as several members of the Anbu quickly obeyed their orders and left with unprecedented efficiency.
Shortly after, on the rooftop of the Hokage Building.
A hasty but significant inauguration ceremony was held.
Jiraiya wore the Hokage robe, which was slightly too big for his size, and a heavy straw hat with the character "fire" written on it.
His face was still streaked with tears, his eyes were red and swollen, and his expression was as if he had just attended his own funeral.He looked mournful and showed no trace of the joy and dignity one would expect from someone who had become Hokage.
Below the stage, the Jonin and clan representatives from various clans who arrived one after another looked at the Fifth Hokage on the stage, whose style was peculiar and who seemed to have just been ravaged.Their expressions were varied and fascinating.
There was surprise, doubt, suppressed laughter, and also the complex emotions and sympathy revealed in the eyes of those in the know, such as Kakashi and Guy.
Koharu Utatane, suppressing her embarrassment, presided over the ceremony: ".At this critical moment, in accordance with the Will of Fire, Lord Jiraiya shall succeed as the Fifth Hokage!I hope everyone will work together to assist the Hokage and overcome this difficult time!"
Sparse, bewildered applause rang out from the audience.
Jiraiya stood before the microphone, looked at the crowd below, sniffed, and delivered his inaugural address with a heavy nasal tone:
"Uh.um.hello everyone.I'm the Fifth Hokage.Jiraiya."
He paused, seemingly trying to utter some grand words, but in the end, it turned into a blunt truth choked with tears:
".From now on.please.take good care of me.and try.not to cause me any more trouble.so that I can.have more time.to sneak out and gather materials.sob."
After saying that, he could no longer hold back and burst into tears again in front of all the Jonin and clan representatives.
The audience fell completely silent.
Everyone was baffled by this Hokage who was the most "genuine" in history.
Koharu and Mitokado covered their faces, unable to bear watching any longer.
Only Danzo stood in the shadowsIn the shadows, a cold light of extreme anger and resentment flashed in his single eye.
He stared intently at the weeping, white-haired man on the stage, his fists clenched.
Jiraiya.do you think you can secure this position like this?We'll see!
Meanwhile, far away in Tanbata Street.
In a corner of a noisy izakaya, Tsunade slammed her hand on the table with great enthusiasm: "Boss!Bring another pot of the best sake!I'm in a good mood today!"
Shizune, holding the little pig Tonton, looked worried: "Lady Tsunade, we already owe a lot of money.and you just used the 'advance medical expenses' to get money from the casino."
"Shut up and mute!" Tsunade's cheeks were flushed, her eyes were glazed with drunkenness, but she couldn't hide her triumphant pride."Today is a good day!It's worth celebrating!"
She had just learned the latest and most dramatic news from Konoha through some clandestine channel—accidentally leaked by an unnamed member of the secret service.
"Pfft, hahaha—" Thinking of that scene, Tsunade couldn't help but slap her thigh, laughing so hard she almost fell over.Her ample bosom swayed with each laugh, drawing stares from the surrounding patrons."That idiot Jiraiya!Hahahaha!He was actually forced to become Hokage!And he did it while crying!I'm dying of laughter!"
She could easily imagine Jiraiya's grief-stricken state, as if he had lost his parents and all the joys of life.
"Serves him right for chasing me back and demanding I take responsibility!Hahaha!Karma!This is karma!"
"Haha, he'll get a taste of this responsibility too."
Tsunade triumphantly picked up her wine glass and downed it in one gulp, her amber eyes gleaming with schadenfreude."Now let's see who dares to bother me!Make me go back to deal with those damn documents?Dream on!Hahaha!"
The more she thought about it, the happier she became, and she poured herself another glass: "Let that mess in Konoha be a headache for that lecherous idiot!I'm free!Naruto, that kid, may be a troublemaker, but he's much cuter than those old men!"
Shizune watched her master laugh without any regard for his image, sighed helplessly, but couldn't help but smile slightly.
Indeed.thinking about Jiraiya-sama's current situation, it's a bit.well, it's worthy of sympathy yet I can't help but laugh.
Tsunade chuckled, then suddenly stroked her smooth chin, a sly glint in her eyes: "Hmm.when we've gambled away all our money, or when we're in a better mood, perhaps we could take Naruto back to visit our hardworking Fifth Hokage?And.maybe ask him to reimburse us for some travel expenses?"
Thinking of this, the smile on her face became even brighter and.more sinister.
"Hiccup~" She hiccuped, then drunkenly raised her glass and toasted towards Konoha: "Come on!To our great, 'selfless' Fifth Hokage—Lord Jiraiya!Cheers!May he.may his files pile up like mountains!Hahaha!"
Naruto, sitting next to her, was quietly eating grilled fish.Through the link with the raccoon dog, he knew more about everything happening in Konoha than Tsunade.
Listening to Tsunade's smug, drunken ramblings and looking out the window, he relaxed completely.
A crying Hokage and a triumphant Sannin.the future of Konoha is becoming more and more anticipated.
[Ding!Indirectly facilitated Jiraiya becoming the Fifth Hokage, greatly altering the power structure of Konoha, gaining Villain Value +1500!]
[Ding!You have incurred Danzo Shimura's extreme rage, gaining +300 Villain Points!]
[Ding!Tsunade is extremely pleased with the news, and her emotions are fluctuating wildly.She has gained +200 Villain Points!] [Current Villain Points: 8303]
Konoha has welcomed a tearful Fifth Hokage.
Meanwhile, far away, his old teammates were celebrating his promotion with a joyful toast.
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