Surgeon Kaji Hideki, who was transferred to Teito Medical University’s Shizuoka 11th Branch Hospital, has a completely unexpected proposal made to him by hospital director Ito Shuichi. Ito wants to nominate Kaji to be a professor at the next election. While Kaji is exceedingly interested in money, he does not care for status and power. So he politely declines. However, three days later, Kaji becomes keenly aware of his mortality during a surgery. This makes him give more than a passing thought to his future. Kaji’s attitude quickly changes and he decides to come forward as a candidate. There is fortunately no rival in this election. He is promised the position of professor if he gets the votes of more than half of the seven professors. Kaji immediately receives strong financial backing from Shimizu Gonzo, a powerful man in the local financial community, and goes about garnering votes.