In late-2023, the way villages had elected their chosen Councils & Kage was changed in order to automate and remove extended GM intervention. This came at the cost of losing the unique political differences between villages, which was a key mechanic to the game that others and I valued.
Some of us would like this to be brought back, and I am willing to further discuss how it could work / be automated if interests are peaked.
For those who are new and missed out on this era:
Leaf was the same as it is now
᛫ Council was voted in, Council chose Hokage
Sand was a Monarchy where the Kazekage chose one of three kids to be the heir
᛫ Chosen Heir chose their council
Mist's Mizukage was chosen through a tournament of power
᛫ Mizu also chose their council