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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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On the rooftop of the Hokage Building

Realization dawned upon Kuroto as he observed the seething Fugaku below, brimming with murderous intent. He cast a knowing glance at the Sandaime-sama standing beside him and couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "It appears that you went a step too far, Sandaime-sama."

Undoubtedly, Hiruzen employed subtle tactics during the vote canvassing process to ensure stability within the Uchiha clan and buy time to handle potential rebellions. These methods clouded Uchiha's judgment and led Fugaku to believe that victory in the vote of confidence was assured.

However, the issue lay in Sandaime's actions, for he had gone beyond merely securing Kuroto's win. Instead, he orchestrated a resounding defeat for the Uchiha Clan, perhaps to push them to relinquish any aspirations for the position of Konoha's Godaime Hokage.

This extreme outcome could only be explained by the village's employment of certain means, such as ambiguous remarks made by certain people to Fugaku, leading him to believe he was being supported and encouraging him to invest more effort into his campaign.

In pursuit of his own agenda, Sandaime had gone to great lengths to humiliate Fugaku, “A territory he shouldn’t have stepped into, in my personal opinion,” muttered Kuroto, shaking his head at the foolishness of it all.

It was a foolish move to toy with the pride of the Uchiha clan and manipulate them like puppets, even for someone as indecisive as Fugaku. Such treatment would undoubtedly push him toward rebellion.

Indeed, this crushing defeat had shattered all hopes of the Uchiha Clan to rightfully claim the position of Godaime Hokage. In doing so, the village willingly abandoned negotiations and passively acknowledged the Uchiha's inclination to rebel, thus initiating pre-emptive measures and positioning the Uchiha as their target. The village's actions had relinquished any opportunity for a peaceful resolution.

In Kuroto's perspective, Sandaime-sama's judgment was clouded by his deep-seated distrust of the Uchiha clan, preventing him from finding a better solution to the problem at hand. Kuroto believed that when Fugaku proposed restarting the campaign for the Godaime Hokage, the village should have set aside its prejudices and supported Shisui as the ideal candidate. Despite not being formally trained by the Hokage Faction, Shisui was technically a member and had unquestionable loyalty to their cause. Furthermore, he was widely regarded as the strongest combatant among the five great nations, making him an excellent choice.

However, the main hurdle in considering Shisui is Kotoamatsukami, an incredibly powerful Genjutsu capable of subtly manipulating the will of others without their awareness. This raised concerns about the need for heightened caution around Shisui if he were to become Hokage. Despite these concerns, Kuroto firmly believed that if Shisui assumed the Hokage mantle, there would be no need to worry about Kotoamatsukami being misused. Additionally, it would have prevented the situation from escalating to its current extent, alleviating the strain placed upon the Uchiha Clan.

Nevertheless, the deeply ingrained prejudices and biases that had developed over the course of a decade were not easily dispelled. It was precisely due to these lingering prejudices that the village found itself in its present predicament, and Sandaime missed the opportunity to choose a candidate like Shisui who could have been accepted by both sides as the Godaime Hokage.

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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