Naruto the Genius

Chapter 341 Candidate for Hokage
Tsunade said: "In order to avoid adding too much hatred to the ninja world, I did not kill the elite troops sent by Kumogakure. However, judging from the current situation, the original decision was wrong. Doing so made the enemy stronger and brought crisis to our Konoha. As a Hokage, I let the enemy who attacked Konoha go. I have made a principled mistake and must take responsibility for it. Therefore, I plan to retire and hope to elect a new Hokage to lead Konoha."

The Anbu next to Tsunade said anxiously: "Hokage, even if there are some faults, it is not necessary. Konoha Village has finally united under your leadership and finally defeated an enemy like Akatsuki." Tsunade shook her head and said: "After serving as Hokage for such a long time, it is normal for me to want to retire. Don't forget, I am already an old woman now, and I don't have more energy to manage Konoha. Konoha Village now needs a younger Hokage."

Tsunade has always maintained a youthful look, which makes many people almost forget her real age. Now that Tsunade has said this, even Kakashi and others find it difficult to refute. Even if Tsunade has no fault, she is probably at the normal retirement age. Koharu said: "What Tsunade said is true. Konoha does need a new Hokage. If we continue to follow the previous style, it is not suitable for Konoha now."

Everyone fell silent. Although it was inevitable to change the Hokage due to the changing times, Tsunade had been the Hokage for so long that everyone was somewhat reluctant to let her go. Tsunade smiled and said, "Even if I retire temporarily, I will still stay in Konoha Village with everyone. Moreover, without the job of Hokage, I will have more time to spend with everyone." After Tsunade said this, everyone felt a little better. Jiraiya seemed to be even happier, finally being able to spend more time with Tsunade.

Men Yan said: "We should determine the candidates for the Sixth Hokage as soon as possible, and then screen among several candidates, and finally select the most outstanding one to serve as Hokage." A minister of the Land of Fire said: "Speaking of candidates, it seems that there are quite a few outstanding ninjas this time. In terms of strength, Jiraiya, Hatake Kakashi, Uchiha Sasuke, and Hyuga Hinata are all very good. The resurrected Fourth Hokage is also very young, and it is not impossible for him to serve as Hokage again. Konoha Village really has a lot of talents now."

Jiraiya waved his hands and said: "I'd better not be a candidate. In terms of age, I'm older than Tsunade. Besides, I already have a head full of white hair. Maybe one day, I will become free and undisciplined, and I might mess up Konoha Village." After he said this, everyone had no choice but to let him go and remove him from the list of candidates.

After getting this result, Jiraiya smiled and patted Kakashi on the shoulder and said, "In the end, you young people still have to work hard." Although Kakashi was wearing a mask, his helpless expression could be easily seen.

Minato smiled and said, "Although he has been resurrected, even the Fifth Hokage has abdicated. As the Fourth Hokage, I am not suitable. My physical condition is not very good. Besides, there are many outstanding ninjas in the younger generation. It is time for them to show their skills." As he said that, he also smiled and looked at Kakashi. Naruto looked at Minato with disbelief and said, "Dad, the physical condition is just an excuse. I am afraid that the last sentence is the real reason!"

Minato scratched his hair habitually and said with a smile: "Naruto, you guessed it." In this way, the candidates were only Kakashi, Sasuke and Hinata. Men Yan said: "Sasuke and Hinata are both very good. They performed very well in the previous war. There is no problem with Kakuzu's strength. However, the two seem to be too young." Someone immediately objected: "Wasn't the Fourth Hokage here also very young when he served as Hokage? I think the issue of age does not need to be considered as the key point."

Without waiting for the man to finish his words, Sasuke said directly: "I have no interest in being the Hokage. However, I think the most suitable person to be the Hokage should be Naruto!" As he spoke, Sasuke turned his head and looked at Naruto. The others present also immediately turned their attention to Naruto, and they all seemed to hope that Naruto would be the Hokage.

Naruto waved his hands and said, "I am already the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, and I can no longer be the Hokage." Everyone then remembered that Naruto was already the Daimyo of the Land of Fire. Because Naruto always performed missions as a ninja, and just saved the ninja world as a ninja. Therefore, in everyone's eyes, Naruto was more of a ninja, and the identity of Daimyo was not so conspicuous.

Koharu said, "Indeed, Naruto is already the Daimyo of the Land of Fire. We should find another suitable candidate for the position of Hokage." Everyone reacted and turned their attention back to the other candidates. Shikaku, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly said, "I also think that Naruto is more suitable to be the Hokage. In terms of strength, no one here can surpass Naruto, and the same is true in terms of popularity. Moreover, Konoha has no rule that a Daimyo cannot be the Hokage!"

Men Yan said: "But, before this, there has never been a precedent for a Daimyo to serve as Hokage. I wonder if the ninjas of Konoha and the people of the Land of Fire can accept it! Although Akatsuki has been defeated, there are still many potential threats, and there must be no problems!" A minister said: "Before this, there has never been a ninja serving as Daimyo, and the people of the Land of Fire seem to be very happy to accept it."

Indeed, before Naruto, the Daimyo and Konoha Village had always been independent of each other. Only Naruto, a ninja, became a Daimyo. This led to some of the previous habits being broken, and the conservatives and radicals inevitably had disputes. In order to stop them from arguing, Naruto said: "Let me also be one of the candidates, and participate in the election with Uchiha Sasuke, Hatake Kakashi, and Hyuga Hinata. The final result of the election will determine the candidate for Hokage, and no one is allowed to shirk it at that time, how about it?"

Shikaku nodded and said, "The Daimyo's plan is very good. It can not only confirm whether the people will oppose it, but also quickly determine the candidate for Hokage." The others also nodded one after another. They couldn't think of a better way. This was a compromise.

(End of this chapter)