Reborn into Naruto World with Tenseigan

Chapter 873 Godaime Hokage: Hyuga Kuroto!

The radiant smile that adorned Yui's face tensed, overshadowed by Fugaku's doubts regarding the vote's outcome.

For Yui, the prospect of Kuroto ascending to the position of Godaime Hokage was nothing short of a dream—exquisite and fantastical. Despite the sweetness of this dream, she couldn't help but feel an undercurrent of unease, particularly now with Fugaku approaching the ballot box. Her nerves were palpable as she tightly gripped Kuroto’s cuffs, seeking solace in the touch of Kuroto's hand. In a soothing voice, he reassured her, "Don't worry." Yui nodded, though her anxious gaze remained fixated on the ballot box.

As Fugaku steadily approached the ballot box, a semblance of calm washed over him. He had come to realize that there couldn't possibly be any discrepancies in the vote of confidence results. Exposing any foul play would be far too easy, especially considering the Uchiha members he had discreetly arranged to be part of the staff responsible for ballot inspection. However, a troubling question lingered—why had he, the expected victor, suffered a defeat?

Doubt seeped into Fugaku's mind as he arrived at the ballot box. He contemplated whether one of the shinobi clan who had pledged their support had betrayed him. Seeking answers, he turned to the Uchiha individuals he had positioned within the ticket-checking team. Their somber expressions and swift head-shaking only deepened his frustration.

Ignoring them, Fugaku meticulously examined each vote cast by the Jonin, his countenance composed, albeit seething with growing anger. Unbeknownst to him, his fury turned his Sharingan, into the Mangekyou Sharingan, its crimson radiance mirroring his inner turmoil.

‘These treacherous people!' Fugaku's inner voice thundered, his anger transmuting into an overwhelming aura of malevolence. The palpable killing intent emanating from him permeated the air, causing even the nearby Anbu operatives to brace themselves and the Uchiha clansmen involved in the vote-counting process to instinctively recoil in fear. In their eyes, the chakra coursing through Fugaku had turned as icy as the depths of winter, sending shivers down their spines.

Boom!

In a fit of rage, Fugaku forcefully overturned the long table on which the tickets were arranged, his heavy breaths punctuating the charged atmosphere. With seething eyes, he glared at the distant clan patriarchs who had insinuated their allegiance to him, now avoiding his piercing gaze.

Gritting his teeth, Fugaku's voice dripped with icy contempt as he coldly shouted, "You traitors! I will ensure you understand the consequences of deceiving the Uchiha Clan!"

The result was a stark departure from his expectations. It wasn't a marginal difference of one or two votes, nor even a moderate gap of ten or twenty. Instead, it amounted to several dozen votes, revealing a chilling reality: hardly anyone, aside from the Uchiha Clansmen themselves, had cast their vote in his favor. Such a scenario could only arise from one situation—each and every individual who had privately pledged their support had treacherously betrayed him!

Fugaku, ensnared in a web of deception, not only felt defeated but also deeply humiliated. As someone accustomed to restraining his emotions, he could no longer contain his anger. The weight of being manipulated fuelled the flames of his fury, shattering his emotional restraint.

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As the Uchiha clansman standing by the ballot box approached Fugaku, he inquired, "Patriarch-sama, what should we do now?" Fugaku, fully aware of being ensnared in a meticulously crafted conspiracy, merely turned his head to cast a frigid glance at the occupants of the Hokage Building. With an ice-cold tone, he curtly replied, "Let's go!" Leading his clan members, Fugaku departed with an air of authority, without bothering to exchange pleasantries.

Observing Fugaku's departure, Kuroto couldn't help but feel a sense of disbelief. "The problem lies not only with Sandaime-sama but also with the Uchiha Patriarch, who failed to discern such a straightforward scheme. He truly isn't suited for this role," Kuroto lamented. He couldn't comprehend why Fugaku believed that merely revealing his Mangekyou Sharingan in public and earning admiration by defeating Kakashi would automatically guarantee acceptance and support from members of all clans for his bid as the next Hokage.

Shaking his head in disappointment, Kuroto recognized the grave consequences of such misjudgment for someone aspiring to assume the momentous responsibility of Hokage. "Such a miscalculation can prove fatal," he thought to himself.

As Fugaku and the rest of the Uchiha Clan vanished from sight, Sandaime-sama once again declared Kuroto's victory in the Vote of Confidence. Before he could continue, Yui's jubilant cry interrupted him, "Congratulations, Kuroto-kun! You...you have become Hokage! You truly are Hokage now!" Her eyes welled up with tears as she expressed her heartfelt wishes.

At that moment, Sandaime approached Kuroto, ceremoniously draping him with the Godaime Hokage haori and taking off his own Hokage hat to place it upon Kuroto's head, an act met with a smile from the newly appointed Hokage. After the formalities were concluded, Sandaime addressed Kuroto, saying, "Kuroto-kun, from this moment onward, you are the Godaime Hokage of Konohagakure! Please govern with care and protect our village."

Instantly, the square erupted with applause and cheers. Overwhelmed by the moment, Kuroto, now adorned with the Hokage haori and the Hokage hat, found himself momentarily dazed as the resounding applause and jubilation filled his ears.

"Surprisingly, here I am, the one who was left in the village by Orochimaru as a spy due to the seal on my forehead, now standing as the Hokage!" Kuroto marvelled inwardly. The realization of his newfound position sparked a curious thought in his mind—what kind of expression would grace Orochimaru's face when he learns that his former subordinate, has ascended to the esteemed role of Godaime Hokage?

Would the legendary Sannin be stunned into silence? Regardless of the response, Kuroto's rise to Hokage served as a testament to his growth, as well as a stark reminder of how far he had come from his days under Orochimaru's tutelage.

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