Chapter 353 Double Hokage

   After the strategy for the second stage was formulated, Fuyue and Tsunade acted quickly, running to various families in Konoha with various gifts every day and making bad checks.

  There are ninjutsu scrolls and training experiences that the Uchiha clan treasured here in Fuyue, which is a real benefit, and it is very attractive to those small families that are in decline.

   Tsunade has the prestige of the founder of Sannin and Konoha medical system. If she chooses in person, she can even beat Mai Uchiha and Minato, and she will also be good.

The    campaign team went both ways, and soon succeeded in winning over many small families that were in decline, and at the same time made some big families with ambiguous attitudes to favor Uchiha Mai.

   With this heavy punch, Orochimaru and Minato, especially Orochimaru, really couldn't take it.

   Uchiha Mai has himself, Fuyue, the patriarch of the most powerful ninja family in the ninja world, and Sannin Tsunade Hime, who have records, favors, and fame.

  There is only one loner in Orochimaru.

   One-on-three, there is no possibility of victory. If you want to turn the situation around, you can only seek foreign aid and form your own campaign team.

   With the idea of ​​​​trying it out, Orochimaru took the lead in finding Hiruzen Sarutobi, hoping to get the support of the three generations of Hokage.

   Sarutobi Hipsan is the leader of the Hokage family. I don’t know how many descendants of Join, and winning the support of Sarutobi Hizen is equal to winning half.

   However, Sarutobi Hidden unexpectedly refused Orochimaru's request.

   The old man is the referee of this campaign. If I stand up for a certain candidate and stand for you, Orochimaru, wouldn’t it be unfair to the other two candidates?

   So, Orochimaru, you should ask another clever man.

   Having suffered a setback at Sarutobi Hizan, Orochimaru turned around and visited Shimura Danzo, hoping to win the support of Sarutobi Hizan's biggest political enemy.

  Shimura Danzo official resumed his post, and he has roots under his hands. He has a good relationship with Koharu and Mito Gate.

  Although Danzo doesn't have a good relationship with Konoha's other people, it is also a big ticket warehouse, which Orochimaru must win.

   On the Danzo side, there is really no one to support except Orochimaru.

   Uchiha Mai has a bad relationship with him, and Minato is a person supported by Sarutobi Hizen. Orochimaru was okay, but only stabbed him once or twice in the back.

   The two hit it off and returned to their former intimate state, as if Orochimaru had never left the Danzo camp from beginning to end.

   On the other hand, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who refused to endorse Orochimaru on the grounds of fairness and justice, turned his head and activated all the contacts and power he could mobilize to draw votes for Minato Namikaze.

   is also a lot of throwing coins and painting big cakes.

   There is no way, Sarutobi Hiizan doesn't want to stand up for the master too blatantly, but the combination of Uchiha Mai + Fuyue + Tsunade is too cruel.

   And the campaign slogans of Mai Uchiha [One Ninja World, One Dream] and [Make Konoha Great Again] are too deceptive.

   Mai Uchiha, who is already a real talker in Kiriyin Village, will definitely integrate the resources of the two villages as long as she is successfully elected as Hokage.

   Everyone and every family who follow him can get real benefits and hope at your fingertips, and everyone has a bright future.

   Sarutobi Hibuji personally stood up to support Minato Naikaze, and activated the power of the Hokage family to draw votes for Master Men, who is likely not to be Uchiha Mai's opponent.

  Even so, in the first estimation of the number of votes in advance, Master Men's votes were only 50% with Uchiha Mai. When estimated again, it was even lower than before.

   Sarutobi Hizan couldn't sit still. A week before the election, he asked Tsunade to relay it and asked Uchiha Mai out, hoping to have a good talk with him.

  What is there to talk about now?

   Uchiha Mai was a little surprised, but when he had nothing to do, he accepted the invitation of Sarutobi Hizen.

  The location of the conversation was set at a lake outside Konoha Village.

  The weather was not very good, but it wasn't bad either. The sky was covered with overcast clouds covering the sun, and raindrops fell from time to time.

   Sarutobi Hibiki sat on the shore in a hooded robe, holding a fishing rod like a bamboo on his chest, and talked eloquently: "Most people like that cloudless weather, but this old man is different from them.

   The weather with slanting wind and drizzle is the most refreshing, and it is very suitable for going out for an outing.

   At the same time, the fish schools are also the most active in this weather. In cloudy and rainy weather, the pressure decreases, the oxygen in the water will decrease, and river fish will generally breathe on the surface or even surface.

   This kind of light rain is the most suitable for fishing. "

   Uchiha Mai is also sitting on the shore with a fishing rod in hand and wearing a hoodie. Unlike the high-spirited Sarutobi Hizen, he doesn't like fishing.

   In order not to save Sarutobi Hiizan's face, Uchiha Mai just smiled and said: "Hokage-sama is really knowledgeable. When you think about fishing in the past, most of them have gained a lot."

   "Haha, not every time there is a harvest, and there are many times in the Air Force."

   Sarutobi Hizan laughed and said humbly: "However, whether there is gain or not is not the most important thing, the important thing is to enjoy the process.

  Like now.

  This place is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the environment is quiet and rare, and you will not be disturbed by anyone. Just sitting here, you will feel like you are integrated into the natural mind and washed.

   Even if you can't catch anything, it's a pleasure. "

   "Indeed."

   Uchiha Mai nodded slightly, and said casually: "It's true that the environment is so quiet that few people come here, so quiet that even the fish don't know it's here."

   The two had been fishing for more than an hour without even moving the fish float, and the "fish surfaced" that Sarutobi Hizan said was never seen.

   This lake may be poisonous.

  The corner of Sarutobi's mouth twitched and he smiled awkwardly, how could he be so unlucky today, let alone bite the hook, he didn't even see a fish shadow.

  The two chatted for a long time, and Uchiha Mai suddenly said: "A few days ago, I had a meal with Orochimaru and talked a few words by the way."

  To the point!

   Sarutobi Hizan narrowed his eyes slightly, clenched the fishing rod in his hand, and said casually, "What did we talk about?"

   "Election-related matters."

   Uchiha Mai calmly said: "Orochimaru is a little dissatisfied with you, and promised not to endorse anyone.

   turned his head and turned to Mr. Minato. At Mr. Minato's wedding, he unabashedly expressed his preference and support for Mr. Minato. "

   Minato held a wedding about half a month ago, and all the most important people in the village were present. Hizan Sarutobi publicly expressed his appreciation for the master on this occasion. The specific attitude is self-evident.

  Orochimaru's dissatisfaction is also due.

   "Just a few more glasses of wine and a few more words."

   Sarutobi Hiizaki was not at all embarrassed, and said calmly: "Minato is my favorite student, and of course, so are Yu and Orochimaru.

   In the future, when I attend you... um, when I attend your or Orochimaru's wedding, I will praise you all that much. "

   Uchiha Mai laughed and did not answer.

   After another moment of silence, Sarutobi Hizan felt that the atmosphere had reached the point, and said, "Mai, don't choose this time."

"What's the meaning?"

   Uchiha Mai asked a question, and then said: "More than a month ago, I said that I would be elected, and you said neither support nor objection.

   After learning about your attitude, I formed a campaign team and used money to fill the entire Konoha with advertisements.

   Uncle Fuyue and Sister Tsunade visit each family every day with various ninjutsu scrolls handed down from our family, and tell them about my grand plan.

   Now you suddenly say that you don't let me choose, so the cost of my initial investment has been completely lost? "

   "I will make up for your loss."

Sarutobi Hiizhan had long expected Uchiha Ball to say this, and replied: "I will copy a book of seals for you, which records in detail the various ninjutsu and secret techniques that the Hokage family has collected and developed over the years. .

   This compensation is enough to make up for the loss of your family inheritance caused by sending out various ninjutsu scrolls.

   I will also double the funds you invested in your campaign. The ninjas who run for you, such as Fuyue and Tsunade, will also get rich rewards. "

   All aspects are taken care of.

   "The money paid to me, the remuneration paid to Fuyue and the others, is it you or the village?"

   Sarutobi Hiizan didn't answer, and was silenced by Uchiha Mai's words.

   As a Naruto Sarutobi Hizen, the salary and allowances are very generous, but they are far from comparable to Uchiha Mai, who has a family and regards Kirigakura as his private property.

   So this compensation must be drawn from the village's finances with Hokage's authority.

   "After I choose Hokage, the book of seals and the so-called compensation will be mine." Uchiha Mai said.

   "The premise is that you can choose."

   Sarutobi Hiruzen opened his mouth and said, "Orochimaru may not be your opponent, but Minato may not.

   He has the full support of Jiraiya, has strength and potential, and the most important thing is that his image is better than yours, and he has won the favor of many Shangnin and clans.

   It is possible for you and Minato to win or lose, the number is five or five. If you lose, all the investment costs will be in vain. "

   Uchiha Mai nonchalantly said: "Five achievements are enough.

   I have Wuyin Village as a back-up, so I can afford to lose. "

   Sarutobi Hiizan felt a bit of a headache, and Uchiha Mai had his back to Kiriyin Village, which was the most uncomfortable.

   Konoha is not the Konoha of Sarutobi Hiizan alone, and Kirigakin is the one of Uchiha Mai, his prestige in Kirigakura is just like the thousand-handed pillars in Konoha back then.

   In this campaign, Uchiha Mai and Sarutobi Hiizan can mobilize the resources and back-ups, and the gap is not big.

   "That's it."

   Sarutobi Hizan thought for a moment, and then came up with a compromise plan: "Ten years, at most ten years later, I will find a way to persuade Minato to abdicate and make his way.

  You are only fifteen years old this year, and you will be twenty-five in ten years. You are at the peak of your life, and I believe Minato would be happy to hand over the position of Hokage to you at that time.

   Don't choose this time. In ten years, I will fully support you. By then, the possibility of you becoming the fifth generation goal will be 100%. "

   "What is eligible to fight now, why should I take a step back and wait ten years to fight?"

   Uchiha Mai turned his head to stare at Sarutobi Hizen, who also looked at him like a torch.

   The atmosphere became very solemn at this moment. A stupid fish bit the hook of Hiruzen Sarutobi, causing the fish to float and sink, and Hiizan Sarutobi was unmoved.

   After a long time, the fish managed to break free from the hook and escape. Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his head and pulled up his fishing rod regretfully, "Alas, it's rare for a fish to bite the hook, but it broke free."

   Uchiha Mai also retracted his eyes, and then said: "However, it is not impossible for me to take a step back."

   Sarutobi Hizan was slightly startled, but he didn't expect the always strong Mai Uchiha to give in, and hurriedly asked, "What conditions?"

   "Double Hokage."

   Uchiha Mai stared at the lake and said solemnly: "Just like Yunyin Village, a Hokage, a Hokage candidate.

  You only said that you will fully support me ten years later, without any evidence, Hokage-sama, I have a hard time trusting you.

   Let Minato-sensei be Hokage, I will be Hokage candidate and Hokage advisor, and at the same time I will also be Mizukage of Kiriyin Village, Konoha can’t set up obstacles for me.

  Two villages and two shadows, with a lot of people and money, can take care of each other.

   To put it a bit harsher, one day something happens to Minato-sensei, and I can immediately assume the position of the fifth generation to minimize the impact and loss on the village. "

   Sarutobi Hidden fell into thought.

   Uchiha Mai's willingness to back down is a good thing, but the price he shouted was too high, so high that he felt a little unaffordable.

  Hokage Candidate + Hokage Advisor + Imaginary Minister + Mizukage of Hidden Village + Uchiha Talker, the five identities are superimposed, which is almost no different from the real Hokage.

   It is even said that even if Minato, a commoner, is a fourth-generation head, his power is likely to be far inferior to Uchiha Mai.

   After all, Minato's commoner background in all aspects needs to rely on the Hokage department led by Sarutobi Hijen, and Uchiha Mai has his own team.

   "Konoha doesn't have the tradition of being a Hokage candidate. It's been like this for decades. It's not good to change the rules casually."

   Sarutobi Hizan started to haggle: "In the village of Wuyin, you are doing water shadows, and the influence is not very good.

   [Staff Headquarters] Minister, the veritable helm of Wuyin Village, isn't your prestige enough? "

   Uchiha Mai put away the fishing rod, got up and stared down at Sarutobi Hizan, and said coldly: "When the first and second generations were in power, Konoha didn't have Hokage advisors and Hokage assistants.

   Can there be a candidate for Hokage? It's not a matter of your words, but you said that you want to appoint me to be the fifth generation purpose. Could it be that Hokage-sama was joking with me just now?

   On the Wuyin Village side, I always have to give them an explanation, whether I can choose the fourth-generation eyes or not, I will make the fifth-generation eyes water shadow. "

   There is no doubt that there is no room for bargaining.

   Sarutobi Hizo kept beating his temples, weighing in his heart, and murmured, "Let me think about it, let me think about it..."

   Let Minato be the fourth Hokage, which is very exciting. But having Uchiha Mai as Hokage's assistant was a bit uncomfortable.

  The reason why Sarutobi Hiizhan wanted to delay for ten years is to see whether Uchiha Mai will continue to grow in ten years or will he become hurt by writing round eyes.

  The former is completely flat, the latter is the best, "I will fully support you in ten years" is not said, a blind and **** also wants to be five generations of eyes, and go for your dream.

   But once the Hokage candidate is appointed, it will be a bit difficult to operate in the future.

   (end of this chapter)