Naruto Big Draw

"Assistant-sama, I have something to say." Hinawa Yuya slammed the table and said: "I think that for the election of this kind of position, how about a secret ballot?"

Tokiomi paused and asked, "Why should we use secret voting? It's not a shady matter."

Hinawa Yuya smiled and said: "It is true that the election of the Minister of the Kikawa Department is an aboveboard matter, but it will also cause considerable conflicts. What does the Sandaime-sama think?"

The Sandaime thought for a moment and nodded slowly.

"That's it, the meeting is temporarily suspended. Let's continue after a half-hour break."

Everyone left the venue one by one, and then the staff began to rearrange the seats and spread the seats apart.

Kannaten took Danno Maki and Terumi Mei to the room assigned to the medical department.

"Nichiwa Yuya insists on using secret voting... It seems that someone on the Sandaime side was instigated to rebel." Kannaten suddenly murmured.

"It's very possible." Danno Maki nodded and said, "We didn't receive any news at all in advance, so it's a bit difficult to handle."

Kannaitian said calmly: "It doesn't matter, we still have great hope of victory."

"I hope so."

Half an hour later, the meeting resumed.

"Let's start directly. The three candidates, Ao, Hinawa Goya, and Terumi Mei, please write down your candidates on the list. The votes will be collected and counted after five minutes." Tokiomi announced.

Kannaten held the ballpoint pen in his hand and turned it around a few times. The pen quickly wrote Terumi Mei's name, then covered the ballot on the table and waited for the voting time to end.

There was a rustling sound in the conference room. After Kannatian finished writing, he began to write again in boredom. His eyes swept through the crowd of people listening outside. The people who looked at him nodded with serious expressions, which made him feel aroused. There is a sense of satisfaction, vanity and recognition, but he soon wakes up.

What these people value is not him himself, but the medical department he now represents and the three major families who first stood up to support his actions.

He, Kannaiten, is a character, but for now he is limited to being a "character", nothing more.

When the five minutes were up, the staff collected the ballots, spread them out one by one in front of everyone, showed both front and back, and finally read the votes.

"Qing, one vote"

"Qing, two votes"

"Qing, three votes"

"Terumi Mei, one vote"

"Qing, four votes"

At this point, Ao's votes are far ahead, and Hinawa Goya has not received a single vote, but this is only temporary, because the ballots are collected in order of seating. The department heads are all sitting in the first row, and their votes are also The first to be read.

"It's good that the staff really kept their word." Kannaitian felt excited.

The job of the staff department, or the command department, is to direct various ministries to conduct external operations in wartime. Its members come from various forces. There has never been a particularly strong chief of staff. This is also the result of mutual compromise between multiple forces, so external operations Our attitude is not to actively interfere in the internal affairs of other departments and to support their internal common opinions.

This time, Nan Lanzi reconciled the conflicts within the Kirikawa Department, and all members reached a consensus and agreed to let Terumi Meilai be their minister, so she also won the crucial vote of the staff department.

"Hikawa Goya, one vote"

"Hikawa Goya, two votes"

"Hikawa Gozai, three votes"

"Terumi Mei, two votes."

"Hikawa Gozai, four votes"

"Hikawa Goya, uh... five votes."

There was a burst of low laughter in the audience. It turned out that Nikawa Goya's fifth and fourth votes had exactly the same handwriting. They were obviously the two votes belonging to the Daming Prefecture.

"Terumi Mei, three votes"

"Terumi Mei, four votes."

"Hikawa Gozai, six votes"

"Terumi Mei, five votes."

"Terumi Mei...six votes."

The laughter gradually died down. There was only one last vote left, but everyone already knew the result.

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen sitting at a table alone only had one vote. They did not participate in political struggles, so they always followed Mizukage's footsteps. This time they would definitely vote for Ao. After all this calculation, it turned out to be a draw.

The ninja who read the ticket looked at the Sandaime and took a deep breath.

"Qing, five votes"

At this point, all the results are out. Five major departments: Tianbu, Intelligence Department, Staff Department, Armed Forces Department, and Medical Department; five external forces: Qikawa Department, Yishuo Tianbu, Tokai Department, White Lotus Department, and Jinchuan Department; and four major families: Nichirin, Oniden, Kai, and Linzhong. , the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, plus two votes each from Mizukage and Daimyofu, a total of nineteen votes, Ao received five votes, Hinawa Goya received six votes, and Terumi Mei, who was least favored, was evenly matched. , also received six votes

People in the venue looked sideways and couldn't help but started talking. This time, even if Tokiomi repeatedly banned it, they couldn't suppress their voices.

It's really surprising. I didn't know if I didn't choose. But after I chose, I found out that the Sandaime's control over the village was actually as weak as it is now. And this Terumi Mei who jumped up inexplicably, what exactly is standing behind her? power

So some people started to do mental calculations, and after excluding the Sandaime and Nichiwa families, these people came to an incredible conclusion.

The medical department and the three major families actually joined forces and chose Terumi Mei, a little girl who was only twelve years old.

No, it's not just that. The two guys who are sitting in the medical department now, but the two guys who are in the limelight, Kanaiten, are puppets, or is one of them the real mastermind?

Kannaten was calmly observing the expressions of the people present, and thought silently: "Those who voted for Terumi Mei were the three major families, the Kikawa Department, the Staff Department, and the Medical Department, and those who voted for Ao should have someday." Department, Intelligence Department, Armed Forces Department, Seven Ninja Swordsmen, and one of the Ishoten Department or the Tsugawa Department, who was attracted by Hinawa Yuya?"

The Sandaime has always been in charge of Kirigakure Village. These departments of the headquarters, as well as the Tsukawabe stationed in the mainland, are unlikely to betray him under the eyes of the Sandaime. Therefore, Kannaten suspects that the Yishuo Tenbu stationed overseas may secretly betray him. , fell to the Nichirin family.

"Is this the result of your hard work during this period? It's a pity that you still lost, Nichiwa Yuya..." Kannaitian sneered in his heart.

The three candidates received five, six, and six votes respectively. Now only the Sandaime has two votes left. He even has one veto power. Now it depends on how the Sandaime handles it.

Everyone saw the embarrassing situation that the Sandaime was facing. As a Mizukage, he was the real boss of Kirigakure Village. This situation unexpectedly occurred during the meeting. He had to use his two votes to break the deadlock. , this is undoubtedly a serious challenge to the authority of the Sandaime

What should I do? Do you want the dignified Mizukage to end up personally regardless of his identity?

As the reading of the votes progressed, Tokiomi's expression changed from gloomy at the beginning to livid now, and the anger in his heart was almost overflowing.

He slapped the table. In anger, he failed to control his strength and made a loud bang, which shocked everyone.

"All staff members should leave, and those without voting rights should also leave. We will notify everyone after the results come out." Tokiomi said solemnly, "In addition, the meeting process is absolutely not allowed to be spread. Violators will be punished with leaking secrets."

If word of this meeting spreads, it will become the laughing stock of all countries and even this country. By then, the dignity of the Mizukage and Kirigakure Village will be gone, and the impact will definitely not be small.

The person named did not dare to offend Tokiomi at this time, so he packed up his things and left silently.

"The guards also withdraw."

There were footsteps outside the house, outside the windows, and up and down the floors. The ANBU personnel ordered and prohibited them, and quickly retreated to the outside.

Tokiomi was silent for a while, calmed down, and said to the Sandaime: "Sandaime, I still have your two votes. Please make your choice as soon as possible."

The Sandaime's face was calm, and he did not answer immediately, but slowly scanned it.

The first ninja and the Sandaime looked at each other, their eyes flickered, and they turned their heads.

The second ninja lowered his head and looked at his palm.

The third, fourth... Each ninja chose to avoid the Sandaime's sight, until the Sandaime looked at Hinawa Yuya.

Not only did Hinawa Yuya not flinch, but he nodded with a smile and said: "Sandaime-sama, your two votes will really determine the outcome of the election. It is very good. This is just in line with your Mizukage identity, isn't it?"

The Sandaime also smiled. This smile gave Kanaten a desolate feeling of "sunset over the mountains" in Kannaten's eyes.

When the Sandaime's eyes turned to his side, Kannaten suddenly became serious, sitting upright with his eyes lowered, accepting the Sandaime's scrutiny.

He still maintains the most basic respect for the Sandaime. No matter how the opponent's power declines, he is still the Mizukage after all.

The Sandaime's eyes rested on Mei Terumi for a moment, and then moved to the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

Pairs of unruly eyes looked over at the same time. Most of them had expressionless faces. Only the Watermelon Mountain Pufferfish Ghost suddenly grinned, and he didn't know what he was laughing at.

"You have disappointed me so much." The Sandaime suddenly said, "In your hearts, are the rights you have left really so important?"

No one spoke, including Hinawa Yuya, who felt he could compete with the Sandaime.

"The third head of the Kikawa Department is Terumi Mei." The Sandaime said softly, "That's it, Tokiomi, inform the Archives Department to adjust Terumi Mei's information, and the appointment will be issued today."

Click, Hinawa Yuya frowned and inadvertently broke the armrest of the chair.

He had calculated everything, but he didn't expect that Terumi Mei would get so many votes. Otherwise, the Minister of the Kirikawa Department this time would probably be his son Hinawa Goya.

The change of power is a normal thing. Hinawa Yuya believed that the third generation would not be so shameless, and when he was obviously weak, he used the majesty of the Mizukage to strongly veto it. But who would have thought Terumi Mei could also get six votes?

"What a mistake, damn it" Hinawa Yuya cursed in his mind.

On the other side, Kannaten shook his head silently, feeling unworthy of the Sandaime's decision.

"The last dignity..."

If he uses his two votes to choose Ao, who is already at a disadvantage, he will use Mizukage's airs to suppress others. Of course, the Daming Palace has already done this kind of thing, but the Sandaime cannot do it.

He is Mizukage, the first leader of Kirigakure Village. His dignity can be challenged, but it cannot be completely taken away.

What else can we do? It can only be Terumi Mei. Should we still vote for the Nichiwa family?

So, that’s it…

"There are still two final issues, let's finish them as soon as possible." The Sandaime said calmly, then closed his eyes and said no more.

Tokiomi slammed the folder on the table and said coldly: "Next, who will be in charge of the construction of the military port? Nichiwa leisurely recommended himself. The person who chooses him will just raise his hand."

Four hands were raised, including Hinawa Yuya himself, representatives of the Tokai and White Lotus tribes, and Takei Isshin. This time, the traitorous guy did not dare to blatantly come out to support him.

"Five votes, is there anyone left?"

Kannaitian leaned back and whispered to the ghost lamp dragon tiger sitting behind him.

"We also support that guy Nichiwa Yuya. His power is concentrated in the army and he has a lot of influence overseas. We simply let him become the host of port construction and transfer him out of the village to facilitate our activities."

Ghost Lantern Longhu nodded with satisfaction and said, "Not bad."

So Kannaitian raised his hand, and the three major families also raised their hands.

"Before the appointment is officially issued, do I have the right to vote?" Terumi Mei next to her asked.

Tokiomi replied coldly: "Yes."

Terumi Mei silently raised her hand.

"Ten votes passed," Tokiomi's face darkened further, and he announced directly, "The last topic, the person who chooses the three-tailed beast in order of sealing, raise your hand."

Seven people from the Intelligence Department, Armed Forces Department, Command Headquarters, Isho Tenbu, Tsugawa Department, and Ninja Toto all raised their hands. Including Tokiomi's vote from the Tenbu, it was only seven votes.

Hinawa Yuya was counting the votes that were less than half with a smile, but Kannaten suddenly raised his hand.

Medical Department, Three Major Families, Qichuan Department, another five votes

Tokiomi's brows relaxed slightly and he closed the folder.

"Twelve votes, this is the end of the meeting."

With a bang, the Sandaime turned into a cloud of smoke and left without saying a word about the final summary of the meeting.

Tokiomi didn't stop, and strode towards the door with a cold face.

“It’s really baffling”

Leaving these words behind, Tokiomi slammed the door and left.