During this week, the Uchiha Clan continued to mobilize their clansmen and visited all the Clans in Konoha in an attempt to garner as many votes as possible, to this end, they even went as far as to send their clansmen to visit all the Jonins of commoner background.
The actions of the Uchiha Clan surprised everyone in Konoha, no one had expected such behavior from the proud and arrogant Uchihas, be that as it may, decades of estrangement cannot be changed overnight.
The Hokage Faction has maintained its connections among all classes of shinobi for generations, through overt and covert exchange of interests, almost all the shinobi have ties with the Hokage Faction.
Additionally, the branch members of the Hyuga Clan are also putting a lot of effort into soliciting votes for Kuroto, so even though it appears that Uchiha Fugaku and Hyuga Kuroto are on the same level and competing fiercely for each vote, in the eyes of discerning people, the outcome has already been decided.
Because many people have already predicted the outcome of the Vote of Confidence, they are also worried about the possibility that the Uchiha Clan wouldn’t be willing to accept their defeat, and might launch a Coup d’état.
Sandaime has the same worry, therefore, in addition to dealing with the matters of the Hokage Elections and the general village affairs, he is also taking countermeasures to deal with a possible rebellion.
On the bright side, Hiruzen has made the Uchiha Clan put their entire focus on the Vote of Confidence, causing all their clansmen to be busy soliciting votes for their Patriarch.
In the dark, Hiruzen is secretly communicating with the Patriarchs of the major Shinobi Clans, actively preparing for war and devising effective strategies to deal with the possible rebellion that may be launched by the Uchiha Clan following their defeat in the Vote of Confidence.
So, even though the current Konoha is in a bright, cheerful, and lively state, undercurrents of war, massacre, and bloodshed are surging in the dark.
Despite being the center of all these events, the original Kuroto is nowhere to be found in Konoha as he is still present in his floating castle.
Of course, even if he is absent in Konoha, this does not imply that he is unaware of the upper currents and undercurrents in the village. Through regular reports from Itachi, Shisui, and, Naomi, Kuroto has a solid grasp of the village’s situation.
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Ancor Vantian
Having read the regular report sent by his three subordinates in Konoha, Kuroto shifted his gaze to the Large Nutrition Tank.
In the Large Nutrition Tank, a newly created Biological Armour was floating. Compared to the crude and rough ‘Type I Biological Armour’, the ‘Type II Biological Armour’ is new and improved, its design is much more refined, it's nicely structured, and has a better appearance.
Compared to the previous model, this model has a carefully crafted and intricately designed internal chakra meridian system for better, more stable, and safer Chakra transfer from the armor to the wearer’s body. Based on his calculations, Kuroto expects cubic efficiency in chakra transport, which is definitely a qualitative leap!
Having earned Kuroto’s affection and praise, Karin smiled with some difficulty as she said, “Kuroto-sama, I can still hold on, it’s not that difficult.”
Kuroto nodded, “I know, you are a really strong girl.” Then said, “But don’t worry, it will be relatively easier for you from here on... I have completed the ‘Type II Biological Armour’.”
The ‘Type I Biological Armour’ was starting to lose effect, as it was no longer that effective in supplying Chakra, so the burden on her body was continuously increasing, but now that the ‘Type II Biological Armour’ is completed, it will be much easier for her.
After cleaning up her body, Kuroto made Karin wear the ‘Type II Biological Armour’.
As ‘Type II Biological Armour’ started supplying her with Chakra, Kuroto documented the changes, and asked, “How do you feel?”
After a while of silence, Karin exclaimed in surprise, “Kuroto-sama... this one... it’s really good! So much chakra is flowing into my body! And... and... it’s much more comfortable to wear, it doesn’t hurt!”
Kuroto nodded, “The chakra supply is tripled.” And added after a pause, “And its design will allow more range of movement.”
After he was done recording everything he wanted, Kuroto instructed Karin, “Try walking... let’s see how it fairs... and also try to test the muscle strength.”
Karin followed Kuroto’s instructions. After a seamless walk and a few short sprints, she performed a few hops, she spoke in an excited tone of voice, “Kuroto-sama... this is so good. After putting on the ‘Type II Biological Armour’, It’s as if my strength has suddenly increased!”
Kuroto nodded, “That is natural.” This was all within his expectations.
After all the tests were completed, Kuroto called back Karin and checked her state with his Tenseigan.
“The timing was perfect, and everything is set... at least, the next two stages should proceed without a hitch.”