Chapter 351 Do you support me?

How many true words are said in a joking tone.

Ever since Mai Uchiha announced her participation in the election of the Fourth Hokage, she and Orochimaru have been enemies, so Orochimaru did not speak too mercilessly, and was quite tit-for-tat.

Of course, there is no quarrel. Everyone is currently eating from the same pot of Konoha. Unless there are conflicts that cannot be reconciled, there is no need to quarrel to the point of red face.

Orochimaru understands this, and so does Uchiha Mai. Everyone should compete fairly based on their abilities.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was a little awkward for a while. At the critical moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi came out to smooth things over and mediate: "Mai's popularity is not all due to her concerts.

He has a good image, strong strength, and outstanding records. It is normal for the people of Konoha to like him. People support him, and we must respect the choice of the people of Konoha.

Having said that, we are all Konoha ninjas and have contributed in this great ninja war, so we can all choose."

With Hiruzen Sarutobi muddying the waters, the atmosphere at the dinner table relaxed a lot.

But Mai Uchiha didn't want Sarutobi Hiruzen to be fooled like this, and wanted to compete with Orochimaru in the ring, so she said coldly: "So what if I did my best?

There is no use in talking about the past. Past achievements can only prove that a person has done well in the past. The Hokage campaign is about the present and the future. This is an investment in the future.

Strength, ability and potential are the most important.

If you really want to say that you have contributed to Konoha, then you should rank them according to their contribution and record. You cannot say that you have contributed in one sentence to bring everyone to the same level."

In terms of strength, ability, potential, and overall contribution in the past two great ninja wars, Mai Uchiha is definitely among the best. This is his advantage.

The second shot was undoubtedly the master's, and the third shot was Orochimaru's turn.

Uchiha Mai and Orochimaru saw red at the dinner table, while Namikaze Minato, the other one who was interested in running for the Fourth Hokage, seemed a little at a loss.

He kept his eyes on his nose, his nose on his heart, and his left hand unconsciously shook the wine glass on the table, not wanting to get involved in the verbal exchange between the two for the time being.

what's the situation?

Why did Mr. Orochimaru suddenly start a quarrel with Mai? They seemed determined to win the position of Hokage. Wouldn't it be bad for me to get involved rashly at this time?

If I say that I also want to compete with the Fourth Hokage, will it affect my friendship with Orochimaru-sensei and Mai?

The master values ​​​​emotions and has a relatively high moral bottom line, so he became a little embarrassed at this moment.

Of course, although Mai Uchiha has a relatively low moral bottom line, she is also more emotional, otherwise she would not have refuted Kakuzu's proposal to take action against the sect master a year ago.

Orochimaru and Uchiha Mai were in a stalemate for a long time, and finally had to give in and said with a smile: "Mai's strength, potential, ability, and achievements are indeed undoubtedly the number one in Konoha.

However, the position of Hokage is not that simple. All aspects must be considered, and the best may not be the most suitable.

Wu, let’s compete fairly.”

Orochimaru's personality is closer to that of a snake than to beasts such as a liger. He is not good at and does not like to confront enemies for long periods of time.

Orochimaru's favorite thing to do is to use some tricks behind his back and kill him with one blow.

As Orochimaru said, the election of the fourth generation is not that simple, so Orochimaru still has some confidence in himself and considers himself to be on a 50-50 basis with Mai Uchiha.

Both Tsunade and Jiraiya have withdrawn from the candidacy, and I am the only remaining member of the Sannin. The teacher will definitely support me.

If the teacher supports me, it means that the Hokage lineage supports me, and the ninjas and families under the Hokage support me. I still have some chance of winning.

"fair play."

Uchiha Mai echoed, then turned to look at Sarutobi Hiruzen. He was full of momentum and had the potential to compete with Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Hokage-sama, do you support me becoming the Fourth Hokage?" Mai Uchiha asked.

Orochimaru:???

This is to dig into my base. Besides, since you can’t ask so directly, you can’t be more tactful.

"You have so many people supporting you, it's enough without me."

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked very imposing and enigmatic. Then he changed the subject and said kindly: "But if you can be chosen. If you ask me whether I support you, then I will definitely support you.

Most people in Konoha and most ninjas support you, which is enough to prove that you are the person everyone expects. What reason do I have to go against everyone's wishes and decisions?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's words have been made very clear.

In the Yondaime election, I will not support you, and I will even stand for others and fight against you, because you are not the best choice in my mind.

But if even so, you can still have an advantage in the election and can make the ninjas and families of Konoha abandon the Hokage line and follow you, then it proves that I am wrong and you are right.

When that time comes, I will accept my fate and will not use any small tricks against you.

Sarutobi Hiruzen still had some concerns about Uchiha Mai's strength and potential, and did not want to make the relationship too tense and force Uchiha Mai to rebel, which was something no one wanted to see happen.

Uchiha Mai nodded slightly, it was enough for Hiruzen Sarutobi to have this attitude.

As long as Sarutobi Hiruzen doesn't do any tricks that are really unsightly, then Uchiha Mai can accept it.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi did all kinds of tricks in the stage of attracting votes and supporters, using threats and bribes to lure Mission Impossible, then Mai Uchiha didn't care.

Should you choose Hokage? It all depends on your own methods.

What Uchiha Mai couldn't tolerate was Hiruzen Sarutobi's off-the-chart moves.

For example, even though he had the advantage in the village election, Hiruzen Sarutobi recommended someone else when he met with the daimyo.

Regardless of the name of the candidate recommended by the incoming Hokage, he will basically not vote against it.

In the original plot, Orochimaru suffered the loss of this move. He was already determined to win, and with the endorsement of various people, Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly launched a Minato, giving Orochimaru a fatal blow.

Uchiha Mai picked up the wine glass and took a sip, nodded and said: "I will definitely come out and choose.

At that time, everyone will rely on their abilities within the rules to see who has better methods."

Sarutobi Hiruzen is also very satisfied with this situation. It seems that Uchiha Mai can accept fair competition with others, so there will be no problem.

Then, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the most suitable candidate for the Fourth Hokage in his mind, and said kindly: "Minato.

You are young and strong enough. You have outstanding abilities and deep potential that has not been discovered. In this war, you have been constantly fighting on various battlefields.

The most important thing is that you have a good image and a gentle and sunny personality. There are no fewer people in Konoha who like you than those who like dancing, and the chances are great.

Why don’t you come out and choose?”

Orochimaru's heart skipped a beat again.

There was a strong enemy like Uchiha Mai, and the teacher asked Minato for his opinion. He seemed to like it and supported Minato's choice.

Teacher, this is not for me.

The Uchiha dance is coming fiercely, and the political resources of the Hokage lineage can only be poured into one person. There is no perfect chance of winning if you go all out, and if you split the votes, there is only a dead end.

Orochimaru's heart is uncertain. It seems that he is not the best candidate in the teacher's mind, and he cannot place all his hopes on the teacher.

The master stopped shaking the wine glass in his hand, smiled shyly, backed down, and said, "I had this plan.

However, Orochimaru-sensei is my respected senior, and Mai is my junior, and we have a teacher-student relationship.

Moreover, each of them has outstanding abilities and strong capital. I am not very confident in choosing them, and I don’t really want to ruin my relationship with them.

Looking at it now, maybe it would be a better choice for me to wait until I choose the fifth-generation visual inspection."

Orochimaru breathed a sigh of relief, heretics were more hateful than heretics, and for him Minato was a greater threat than Mai Uchiha.

With Minato here, there is a high probability that he will not receive the full support of Sarutobi Hiruzen. Minato's withdrawal is good news.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was slightly startled. I actually don't want to choose the best fourth generation in my mind. How can this be done?

In order to get Minato to give up the idea of ​​withdrawing from the campaign, Hiruzen Sarutobi hurriedly consoled him: "That's wrong.

Orochimaru is only more than ten years older than you, and Mai is a few years younger than you. Although there is a generation gap between you, the gap in youth is actually not as big as a generation.

Just like you, they are all talented people with strategies in mind and great ambitions in their hearts.

Anyone who chooses the fourth generation will be responsible for Konoha to the end, have the consciousness to dedicate his life to Konoha, and will not let go until he feels that he is unable to do what he wants.

If you want to choose the fifth generation, you may not have the chance.

Having said that, it’s just the election for the fourth generation, and everyone is competing openly and openly, so how can it hurt the harmony?

There are many people in Konoha who want to be Hokage. If they turn against each other just because of the election, then Konoha will no longer be Konoha.

Minato, don't underestimate the bond between you and Orochimaru, Mai."

I'm crazy.

Orochimaru wanted to cover Sarutobi Hiruzen's mouth, "No, don't talk about it again, teacher, the bond between Minato and I is really not as important as the position of Hokage."

The master was very moved.

Yes, Orochimaru-sensei and Mai are both sincere gentlemen. They are just running for the fourth generation together. It will definitely not affect the relationship between us.

"Yes, Minato."

Jiraiya patted Minato's senior and encouraged him: "Opportunities don't come all the time.

You now have all the conditions to become the Fourth Hokage, and you just have the opportunity to choose. Naturally, you will feel that there are many opportunities and you can wait for the Fifth Hokage.

In fact, this is your best opportunity. If you miss it, you may regret it for the rest of your life.

When you choose the fifth generation goal, even if you can still maintain your strength and popularity, you will still encounter the same problems as you do today.

For example, let’s talk about Mai’s son. Your son may develop well and run for the fifth generation. Do you have to give in when the time comes?”
To be continued...