Chapter – 843 - Hokage Election: Stage 1: Match 2
As the result of the battle was announced and the Four-Purple flame formation was removed, the cheers of the crowd erupted.
The loudest and most excited were definitely the Hyuga Clansmen.
The moment Shisui conceded defeat, and the result of the battle was announced, almost all the Hyuga Clansmen stood up in excitement, clapping, hooting, and shouting praises for Kuroto.
Although Kuroto has only won the first battle of the first round of the Hokage Election, this is still enough to take the Hyuga Clan over the moon.
After all, the person Kuroto defeated was none other than Uchiha Shisui–someone unanimously considered to be–the strongest weapon of the five great Shinobi Villages. By defeating Uchiha Shisui in a one-on-one battle, not only Kuroto proved that the Uchiha Clan is not invincible, but he also saved the falling reputation of the Hyuga Clan.
Looking at the happy and excited faces of his clansmen, Elder Fukiage became gloomy. Unlike the members of the branch family, he was feeling bitter about Kuroto’s win. Hyuga Kuroto may have won against Uchiha Shisui and brought great honor to the Hyuga Clan, however, this achievement is made by a member of the branch family who is out of the control of the main family.
Kuroto’s win is nothing more than a harsh slap in the face of the main family that has been trying to discredit Kuroto. The cheers of the excited clansmen are a mockery!
Based on the result of this battle, even if Kuroto fails to become the Godaime Hokage, his popularity and reputation in the hearts of Hyuga Clansmen and Konoha Villagers will definitely increase! And it will become more difficult to control Kuroto in the future.
“Damn it! How did I not realize earlier that his existence is the biggest threat to our authority?!” muttered Elder Fukiage while gnashing his teeth in anger.