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Chapter 683: Succession
Chapter 683: Succession
October 16th was supposed to be an ordinary day for Konoha.
However, after this year, it would become less ordinary, and perhaps someone would remember that on a certain October 16th, the Fourth Hokage succeeded to the position.
"Don't push me, you guys are almost squeezing me into the Shadow Lord Building."
"Back up, back up a little, or else you won't be able to see the Hokage Advisor, oh no, I mean the Fourth Hokage-sama."
In front of the Shadow Lord Building, a large number of ninjas and Konoha citizens crowded around the building, waiting for the conclusion of the Hokage succession ceremony.
The ceremony was held on the rooftop of the building, and due to space limitations and safety considerations, only a small number of Jonin were qualified to attend the ceremony.
The remaining ninjas and citizens could only wait outside, waiting for the former Hokage to pass on the symbolic Hokage Hat to the new Hokage. Then, the new Hokage would walk to the balcony and deliver a brief inaugural speech to the people below.
Since the building was quite tall, it was necessary to maintain a good distance from it to get a clear view of the speech without getting too close or too far away.
However, with so many people and limited space, it was natural for the area to become crowded.
Fortunately, there were many ninjas present, preventing any trampling incidents, and they were quick to respond to any emergencies.
Compared to the crowd below, the rooftop was incredibly quiet. No one spoke, and the only sounds were the voices from the ground and the rustling of clothes in the autumn breeze.
Monkey Fly Hashirama stood in the central area of the rooftop, while Yu Sheng Mu Yue faced him, standing about three meters away.
Chojirou Kamizuru and Mizuhoto Monen, the advisors, stood behind Monkey Fly Hashirama, and Kuju Yacang, the Mist Village messenger, stood beside Mizuhoto Monen.
Behind them were Konoha's renowned Jonin, such as Orochimaru, Tsunade, Mr. Chen, and Water Gate.
In addition to them, this row also included Nara Shikaku, Akado Dosu, and Uchiha Fugaku, leaders of ninja clans or high-ranking officials from important Konoha departments.
Special identities, such as Ku Kinenai, also granted the privilege of standing in the front row, even without Water Gate's fame or being a clan leader or class leader. As a Jinchuriki, she had the right to stand in the first row, next to Water Gate.
The next row included veteran Jonin with some achievements, like Miura Yegao, followed by the new Jonin, including Teuchi, Zhi Shui, and Kakashi.
Yuriko was not originally qualified, but as Mu Yue's disciple, she was given the opportunity to attend the ceremony on the rooftop, just like Teuchi.
Otherwise, it would be awkward for Yuriko, a Jonin, to receive the same treatment as the Genin students still in the Ninja Academy.
Monkey Fly Hashirama gazed at Mu Yue, who stood before him.
Mu Yue had already donned the specially made Hokage Robe, and only the Hokage Hat was missing to complete the ensemble.
The white robe seemed particularly suited for Mu Yue. Despite its simple design, it appeared exceptionally refreshing and dazzling on Mu Yue, as Monkey Fly Hashirama observed.
Seeing Mu Yue like this, Monkey Fly Hashirama couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy.
His own Hokage succession ceremony had been extremely simple due to various reasons, and it was merely a formality.
Such a once-in-a-lifetime ceremony had been hastily concluded, and it was indeed regrettable when he thought about it now.
At this thought, Monkey Fly Hashirama took a deep breath, removed the Hokage Hat from his head, and held it steadily with both hands.
He couldn't go back to the day of the ceremony, so he was determined to ensure that Mu Yue's succession went smoothly, leaving no regrets.
Step by step, Monkey Fly Hashirama walked towards Mu Yue with the Hokage Hat, his expression solemn, and each step echoed clearly.
"One day, I want Mu Yue-sensei to pass on the Hokage position to me!" Teuchi gazed at the scene, his heart filled with ambition.
Since entering the Ninja Academy, Teuchi had experienced a lot and changed significantly, but his dream had never wavered. He wanted to become the Hokage!
He aspired to be an exceptional Hokage who would end wars and bring a better life to everyone in Konoha.
In the past, Teuchi had disliked reading to the extent that it made him unconsciously sleepy.
However, after realizing that this would hinder his path to becoming a good Hokage, he forced himself to read every day. Now, even when reading the math books he used to dread, he wouldn't feel the slightest bit of sleepiness.
"With Mu Yue-sensei officially becoming the Hokage, our family's issues will be resolved much faster," Zhi Shui thought to himself.
The Uchiha Clan's problems were both internal and external, and as the peak of power in Konoha, Mu Yue's position as the Hokage meant that Zhi Shui didn't have to worry about external factors.
Moreover, Mu Yue's status as a teacher to Zhi Shui and Teuchi had a significant positive influence internally.
When Monkey Fly Hashirama reached a distance of half a meter from Mu Yue, he stopped and looked directly into Mu Yue's eyes, offering the Hokage Hat.
Mu Yue extended both hands to receive the hat and then raised his right hand to put it on.
Throughout this process, neither Mu Yue nor Monkey Fly Hashirama spoke a word.
Clap! Clap!
As Mu Yue donned the Hokage Hat, Mizuhoto Monen and Chojirou Kamizuru began to applaud, followed quickly by the Jonin behind them.
For a moment, the sound of clapping filled the air.
The applause continued for about twenty seconds.
"I'm counting on you, Fourth Hokage-sama," Monkey Fly Hashirama said solemnly.
From the moment Mu Yue put on the Hokage Hat, the position of Konoha's Hokage would no longer belong to Monkey Fly Hashirama but to Yu Sheng Mu Yue.
"I will do my best," Mu Yue replied solemnly.
Clap! Clap!
Another round of applause erupted.
"The Hokage of Konoha, who just a few years ago wasn't even a squad leader," Kuju Yacang sighed, contemplating the unpredictability of life.
In the past, he had considered Mu Yue a troublesome opponent, but now, he couldn't even become an equal rival to Mu Yue.
"What vegetables should we buy?" Tsunade asked, deep in thought.
She didn't care whether Mu Yue became the Hokage or not, but the celebration for the new Hokage couldn't be taken lightly.
"Let's buy all the vegetables we don't want to eat. After all, it's a celebration for becoming the Hokage, so it's reasonable to have a more lavish meal than usual."
Tsunade decided to get everything, as only children would make choices.
"Finally, the Fourth Hokage has taken office," Uchiha Fugaku said, a slight smile on his face.
The best era for the Uchiha Clan was about to arrive. When Teuchi and Zhi Shui grew a little more, the Uchiha Clan would regain its former glory!
"Mu Yue-sensei, you'll definitely become the best Hokage!" Teuchi shouted, clapping vigorously.
Everyone knew that Mu Yue, the immortal sage, could do anything, and being a Hokage was a piece of cake for him.
Many Jonin looked at Teuchi with admiration, thinking he was truly brave.
The greatest Hokage, that would mean surpassing all the Hokages, right? Let's put aside the deceased First and Second Hokages, but the Third Hokage is still standing right here.
Kakashi, standing to the left of Teuchi, felt the sun was unusually hot today, as if his face was being scorched by fire.
Yuriko, standing to the right of Teuchi, wanted to say something but ultimately remained silent.
"Fourth Hokage, you have a heavy burden on your shoulders. Everyone has high hopes for you," Enma smiled and stroked his long beard.
At this point, Enma wouldn't be upset over such a minor matter.
Moreover, in his opinion, Yuya Mumon indeed had great potential and could surpass him.
Yuya Mumon smiled slightly, his eyes quickly scanned all the ninjas, and then he nodded and turned towards the railing.
It was time to deliver the inaugural address.
When the ninjas and civilians below saw Yuya Mumon wearing the Hokage Hat, they erupted into a thunderous cheer.
"Fourth Hokage-sama!"
Whether they were Jonin or Chuunin and Genin or civilians, they all shouted for the Fourth Hokage.
As Yuya Mumon removed the Hokage Hat and revealed a warm smile to those below, the cheers reached a fever pitch.
It was the hottest time of the day, and the golden sunlight shone on Yuya Mumon, making his golden hair especially dazzling.
At this moment, Yuya Mumon's smile seemed to have a real warmth to it, giving the ninjas and civilians a sense of reassurance.
Then, Yuya Mumon raised his hand, signaling for everyone to quiet down.
With Yuya Mumon's powerful charisma, the initially noisy environment became silent in the blink of an eye.
"I am Yuyu Mumu, and from now on, I will serve as the Fourth Hokage of Konoha," Yuya Mumon said slowly, gazing at the crowd.
Clap! Clap! Clap!!! The next moment, the cheers and applause reached their peak, even louder than when Yuya Mumon had first appeared.
Countless people cheered and clapped vigorously, celebrating Yuya Mumon's succession as the Hokage.
"I actually worked in the same office as the Hokage, took lessons from him, drank and ate with him, and even borrowed money from him," Yuuki Isamu clapped vigorously, his mind filled with memories of Yuya Mumon's early days at the Ninja Academy.
For Yuuki Isamu, Yuya Mumon's growth journey was nothing short of a dream.
At first, he thought Yuya Mumon was just a capable and well-meaning colleague with a promising but limited future.
But within two years, Yuya Mumon became the vice-principal of the Ninja Academy, directly jumping out of the academy.
After that, it was a whirlwind of success, leaving Yuuki Isamu bewildered.
In just over four years, he went from being a Chunin teacher to becoming the Hokage—even ninja novels wouldn't dare write such a story.
"This is truly remarkable," Shimoda Hisanobu sighed.
As the Class Leader of Teachers, he had witnessed Yuya Mumon's rise at the Ninja Academy step by step.
He had once worried that Yuya Mumon would replace him as the Class Leader, but it turned out he had underestimated Yuya Mumon. The Ninja Academy was too small for Yuya Mumon; his stage was the entire Konoha, even the entire ninja world.
"Lord Danzo's spirit in heaven must be feeling very pleased," said a former Root Ninja, now a Training Team Leader, unable to contain his admiration.
He was one of the surviving Root Ninjas who had stayed behind at the base.
The Root Ninjas knew that Yuya Mumon was Danzo's most prized creation. They often used phrases like "Yuya Mumon is the most outstanding Root Ninja" to inspire new Root members, encouraging them to strive to be like Yuya Mumon.
He thought that Lord Danzo's favorite Root member had become what Lord Danzo himself had aspired to be—the Hokage. If it weren't for the need to keep Yuya Mumon's Root identity a secret, this would surely have become a legendary tale.
"Finally, the succession is official," Daichi said, clapping sincerely for Yuya Mumon.
He was the only disciple of Yuya Mumon who wasn't on the rooftop for the ceremony, but Daichi could understand, as he wasn't even a ninja.
"Yuya Mumon, I always thought you should become the Hokage!" Asama exclaimed excitedly.
He hadn't been an Jonin for long and didn't hold an important position, so he couldn't go to the rooftop for the ceremony and had to watch from below.
Asama didn't mind, as he didn't like the fact that his father used the Hokage's privileges on him. Besides, he wasn't the only Jonin watching from below; most Jonin didn't have the qualifications to attend the ceremony on the rooftop.
"Yuya Mumon!"
The ninjas who had taken Yuya Mumon's classes at the Ninja Academy shouted in unison.
Regardless of Yuya Mumon's identity, to them, Yuya Mumon would always be the respectable Yuya Mumon-sensei.
"Fourth Hokage, how wonderful," Water Gate said sincerely, gazing at the golden-haired figure illuminated by the sun and listening to the massive cheers below.
As a ninja who aspired to become the Hokage, Water Gate had also fantasized about his own succession ceremony.
Today's ceremony fulfilled all of Water Gate's fantasies about the succession.
Even though he wasn't the protagonist of the ceremony, as one of the witnesses to Yuya Mumon's growth, Water Gate was also delighted.
"It's okay, Water Gate. You're still young, and you'll have your chance," Ku Kinenai said, sensing the hint of envy in Water Gate's eyes and offering comfort as she held his hand.
Water Gate hesitated for a moment and exhaled softly.
Although Yuya Mumon led in many aspects, becoming the Hokage was well-deserved. However, it was hard not to feel envious when watching a close friend fulfill the dream he himself wanted to achieve.
"Maybe Yuya Mumon will step down after a decade or two, and you'll only be in your thirties or forties, which isn't too late," Ku Kinenai continued.
Yuya Mumon was currently the youngest Kage in the entire ninja world, succeeding at the age of twenty-two. Whether there would be another Kage as young as him in the future was uncertain, but he was indeed unprecedented.
Water Gate held Ku Kinenai's hand tightly and smiled softly, "If there's a chance, I'll definitely strive for it. But if there isn't, there's no need to force it."
Water Gate truly respected Yuya Mumon's position as the Hokage.
As long as Yuya Mumon didn't step down voluntarily, Water Gate wouldn't have any thoughts of becoming the Hokage. He wouldn't be like Danzo, taking the initiative to create opportunities to become the Hokage if the opportunity didn't present itself.
Whether it was the Jonin on the rooftop or the ninjas and civilians on the ground, everyone was in perfect harmony, celebrating the arrival of the new Hokage.
In response to the support from these people, Yuya Mumon didn't hold back his smile, maintaining a warm and cheerful expression throughout.
However, in a scene visible only to Yuya Mumon, Teuchi's life mission began to soar.
Trivia: Aside from the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, who was related by blood to the First Hokage, all subsequent Hokages up to the Seventh had a master-disciple relationship.
A disciple of the Hokage may not necessarily become the Hokage, but most of those who achieve the position have a master-disciple connection with a Hokage. Either their teacher was a Hokage, or their teacher's teacher was a Hokage.
(End of Chapter)
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