Naruto: Unlimited Kekkai Genkai

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Everyone looked up in disbelief at the Uchiha who had spoken. The latter looked calm and sat down after speaking, as if this were just a trivial matter. However, the implications of his support for Ishigami Hara's proposal were far from insignificant.

As a result, the scene immediately became chaotic.

"Why would Uchiha... support Ishigami Hara? Aren't there obvious conflicts between them?"

Ishigami Hara's dual eye technique bloodline inheritance was no secret.

Everyone who needed to know already knew, and it was precisely for this reason that his relationship with the Uchiha and Hyūga clans was not harmonious—a well-known fact in the village.

Some things simply couldn't be hidden from others.

But now, with Uchiha supporting Ishigami Hara, and on such an important proposal, it was hard not to overthink, leading people to all kinds of conclusions and imaginations.

At the head of the room, Akamichi Nofu just raised his eyelids slightly, scanning the entire hall. Seeing that everyone was shocked by the news, he said in a deep voice, "Are there any other supporters?"

The room came back to life, and in an instant, the meeting hall grew noisy.

"Uchiha supports Ishigami Hara Jōnin? Is there something strange going on here?"

"Don't say that, they are all companions of the village."

"Heh, the Uchiha clan has finally found its footing."

"Re-electing the Hokage... Such a decision should be approached cautiously, no matter how I see it."

"Do you think we should support this proposal?"

"Hah! It's a headache. Hokage-sama is doing well, so why would Jōnin Ishigami Hara propose this now? It's really causing a problem."

"Ahem, considering the direction of the war is largely due to Ishigami Hara, everyone should be more careful with this matter."

"Is there a conflict between Ishigami Hara and the Hokage? It doesn't seem like it..."

"It's hard to say. Have people forgotten about Danzo's confinement? Maybe there's something deeper here."

Everyone was murmuring, but no one could make up their mind. After all, it was a serious matter, as it involved the Hokage.

After the Uchiha representative sat down, another hand was raised, and someone spoke up at the same time: "I agree too!"

Everyone turned to see who it was. This time, it was a shinobi from the Aburame clan.

"What's going on with the Aburame family?"

"I heard Ishigami Hara helped them acquire insect seeds."

"Is that true?"

"Of course, Ishigami Hara is a genius, and he's involved in many areas. It wouldn't hurt to have a connection with him."

"Is that so? I heard from those who came back from the battlefield that Ishigami Hara once taught them ninjutsu secrets for free. He's incredibly powerful and explained things very clearly."

"That's true. I learned a lot from Ishigami Hara . He's definitely the strongest person I know!"

"Such a genius is truly a blessing for the village."

The discussions continued. Proposals at the Jōnin meeting were usually voted on the spot, especially for matters of such significance. Even if a decision wasn't reached immediately, a result was expected.

"I agree too!"

Another person raised their hand, and all eyes turned to them. Many people's eyes widened in shock—it was a member of the Nara clan.

The Nara clan had always been staunch supporters of the Hokage, so now, with one of their own agreeing to the proposal, it raised alarming questions. Did this mean Sarutobi Hiruzen had lost the support of the Nara family?

From another perspective, it could also be seen that the Nara clan chose to support Ishigami Hara.

At this point, many people realized that the meeting was convened entirely for this proposal. As the proposer, Ishigami Hara had clearly made thorough preparations.

The conclusion was already clear! The village leaders must have been aware of this, but seeing the expressions of the two advisors at the top, who did not immediately object, suggested a much deeper meaning.

Someone else tentatively raised a hand and said, "I agree too."

The speaker was a civilian shinobi, and many began to wonder if there was another meaning behind these words.

But as more people spoke, the tide shifted further in favor of Ishigami Hara's proposal. After several shinobi raised their hands in agreement, more civilian shinobi followed suit. Every word of agreement seemed to resonate throughout the room.

Finally, more than half of the people present raised their hands, and Akamichi Torifu, who was presiding, sighed and announced, "The proposal is passed."

"The re-election of Hokage will be held on a chosen day."

"According to the rules of the Jōnin meeting, everyone may nominate up to three candidates, and the nomination will be decided by a majority vote."

Such an important matter could not be concluded in a single meeting. The nomination of a new Hokage follows a process that was established long ago.

However, many in attendance were still puzzled. They couldn't quite understand why the proposal to re-elect the Hokage passed so easily, with so many in favor.

Someone discreetly counted and noticed that most of the supporters came from the main shinobi clans, like the Ino-Shika-Chō, who were the driving force behind this. Nearly half of those who agreed were from these three clans.

In addition, all 20 or so Uchiha present supported the proposal, even encouraging some of the civilian shinobi.

Among the civilian shinobi, aside from those who remained silent throughout, a significant number chose to support the proposal without hesitation.

This situation left many feeling anxious and uncertain, though one thing was clear to everyone—Konoha was likely headed for change.

Many people looked at Ishigami Hara, who remained composed, smiling, with his expression unchanged throughout.

Some had a sense of understanding, while others were uneasy. Reactions were mixed across the room.

"Does anyone else wish to make a proposal?"

Akamichi Torifu spoke again from his position at the front.

The room was silent. The passing of Ishigami Hara's proposal had shocked many, leaving no one interested in any further discussions. Most were focused on the implications that the re-election of the Hokage would have for the village.

"Since there are no further proposals, we will conclude this Jōnin meeting. Everyone has half a month to consider this matter, and then we will reconvene to discuss the Hokage candidates."

Akamichi Torifu stood up, nodding to everyone.

"Dismissed!"

With that, he left immediately, without hesitation.

As a member of the Akamichi clan, especially one who had been a companion of the Third Hokage, Akamichi Torifu understood more than others. His clan had sided entirely with Ishigami Hara in this matter.

It was because of this knowledge that Akamichi Torifu departed so quickly, avoiding unnecessary communication with the two advisors. At this moment, he had no choice but to prioritize the clan's interests.

After all, supporting Ishigami Hara was the decision of the Akamichi clan, and he alone couldn't change it.