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How many more members are there in the Sarutobi clan today than they were back then?
After Tsunade read out ten names, the people below noticed that something was wrong.
Why are they all from the Sarutobi clan?
Kawasaki leaned closer to the microphone and said, "Reading like this is too slow. Number One, Shisui, and Shizune, each of you take some tickets and read them."
The third generation remained unmoved by this, and now he can't stop it either.
Although Number One is nominally Orochimaru's man, he was called out by name, so naturally he had to read it aloud as well.
Moreover, Number One's true identity is Minato, and Minato is quite happy to see it.
How many people are there in the Sarutobi clan?
To what extent did Kawasaki previously describe the Third Hokage as "old and dark"?
The Sarutobi clansman who had been in charge of counting the votes stood by, bewildered.
But they could only watch helplessly as the group walked forward.
Several people grabbed a handful of ballots from Orochimaru's ballot box and stood in front of the stage reading out the names of the voters.
There was already some commotion down there, and many people started talking about it.
Only with the constant patrols of the secret agents were order barely maintained.
Asma, who was in the crowd, had already walked to the outer edge by himself and lit a cigarette.
Old man, you miscalculated this time.
After reading through the first few votes, Tsunade handed over the remaining work to Number One, Shisui, and Shizune.
Everyone knew Kawasaki's intentions; if it weren't for the Sarutobi clan's vote, they would have let it pass directly.
They only read out the names of those who voted for the Sarutobi clan.
Several people took turns reading out names, and everyone's attention was on the ballots, so no one noticed the hoarse voice of number one.
The final result shocked everyone.
Orochimaru received a total of 376 votes, of which a full 129 were cast by the Sarutobi clan.
In other words, the Sarutobi clan has 129 Jonin!
There are many people from the Utatane and Mitomon clans, but Kawasaki is not very interested in either of them.
Today, we must expose the Sarutobi clan.
You should know that there is a promotion process for Jonin. You have to rise up from Genin. When you reach Jonin, there will be a very difficult test.
Some ninja clans would even make resource exchanges with the Third Hokage for a Jonin spot.
Does the Sarutobi clan really have 129 Jonin?
Yes, there are, but this group of Jonin is somewhat special.
The Third Hokage controlled the Anbu; once your information entered the Anbu, it would be completely sealed away.
Only a select few can access it.
There will always be people who improve their strength in the Anbu. Why can't these people just happen to be members of the Sarutobi clan?
A year and a half later, these people transferred out of the Anbu and were already at the Jonin level.
You said their strength is mediocre, not like that of a Jonin?
What's so strange about that? Not to mention that there are varying levels of strength among Jonin.
Isn't it normal for someone working in the shadows to suffer injuries and experience a decline in strength during sword fights?
You can't just deprive these Konoha heroes of their Jonin benefits and related allowances, can you?
Unless these people are idiots, they won't make this public.
Clearly, the Sarutobi clan had been well hidden before, and no one knew about them.
Kawasaki, with his precognitive advantage, knew that, with the support of the Third Hokage, the Sarutobi clan had quietly cultivated many members over the years.
Kawasaki had no idea how the Third Hokage had operated.
It was Orochimaru, who had been through it all, who told him how the Third Hokage operated.
The Sarutobi clan doesn't have many talented individuals; although they are numerous, most of them are Chunin or Special Jonin.
However, the Third Hokage had a way to make them Jonin, allowing them to obtain a lot of benefits and stipends.
Another reason is to achieve his political goals.
For example, the same method was used to manipulate the selection of the Fourth Hokage.
But today, with so many people from other villages present.
Let's see what Hiruzen Sarutobi has to say.
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Kawasaki asked with a smile:
"Third Hokage, aren't you going to explain yourself?"
The third generation had a thousand thoughts swirling in their minds, but their faces remained calm.
Of course, he couldn't admit that these Jonin were problematic at this point. Even if there was a lot of exaggeration, if the Hokage said they were Jonin, then they were.
The third generation stepped forward and spoke into the microphone:
"The Sarutobi clan has indeed grown to a considerable size over the years, and I can vouch for it with my status as the Third Hokage."
"Their Jonin status is all on record and can be verified; there is absolutely no evidence of fraud!"
Kawasaki chuckled inwardly at the third generation's stubborn and defiant explanation.
However, it doesn't matter how many ordinary people believe in the Third Hokage anymore, since Kawasaki has already achieved his goal.
Because the heads of the various ninja clans and the elders of Konoha all looked very unwell.
With the development of the Sarutobi clan, their population will indeed become very large.
However, it is impossible to say that Sarutobi had a total of 129 Jonin.
Sarutobi isn't a bloodline limit family, so the probability of producing a Jonin isn't that high.
The fact that it was said to be 129 special Jonin was barely acceptable to everyone.
After all, a Jonin is already an outstanding person in every aspect.
Therefore, it is clear that the Third Hokage used his power to promote the Sarutobi clan from Chunin or Special Jonin to Jonin.
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Those who are promoted to Jonin receive a monthly stipend.
After all, the upper echelon of a village consists of Jonin.
The more Jonin a village has, the stronger it becomes.
If you reach the level of a Jonin, and you go to join a village, that village will offer you many benefits to keep you there.
The village's Jonin receive even more benefits and allowances.
After all, people from the same village are our own people and are more trustworthy.
The other is political value.
Regardless of the strength of these Jonin, many important decisions in the village require a vote of confidence.
The more Jonin who follow you, the greater your power.
Just like today, manipulate the election for the next Hokage.
The Third Hokage said that these Sarutobi clan members were no problem; they were indeed Jonin.
That's just putting on a brave face.
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After all, if Sarutobi really has that many Jonin, it means that your Sarutobi clan...
We can now remove the characters "Konoha" from the village name and simply change it to "Sarutobi".
Although this situation is already very bad.
However, compared to the consequences of admitting that these people have falsified their identities.
It's barely acceptable.
After all, if you admit that the Sarutobi clan's identity is fake, you will definitely lose your position as Hokage.
The people you nominate will also be implicated.
All members of the Sarutobi clan who impersonated others and received salaries without working must be arrested.
The key issue is that the Third Hokage alone cannot accomplish something like drawing a salary without working.
A single move can have far-reaching consequences, and at least two advisory elders are implicated.
If we investigate thoroughly, the entire Hidden Leaf Village will be thrown into turmoil.
One wrong move and the entire Hidden Leaf Village could disband.
With so many people from other villages present today, the elders had no choice but to accept it reluctantly.
Anyway, the Third Hokage is going to step down now.
We'll talk about it after Orochimaru becomes the Fifth Hokage.
At this moment, Akimichi Tokifu was on a recliner backstage.
Seeing the expressions on the faces of her old teammates Koharu and Homura Mitokado, who looked like they had lost their parents.
He couldn't help but burst into laughter a few times, saying, "Ha, hahaha, hahahaha."
You've finally met your match.
Then he began to breathe heavily and his face turned pale.
The Akimichi family doctor quickly placed the prepared breathing mask over Akimichi Takefumi's mouth.