I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 328 is written as the Fourth Generation, but read as a mascot!

"Always with girls?"

After hearing the words of Konoha's First Princess, Nara Ranka felt no joy, only astonishment.

He suddenly wanted to ask Tsunade: what had he done to make her value him so much and believe he could become the Fourth Hokage? (Fourth Hokage, misheard: Eternal Sister)

"Yes, Fourth Hokage!"

Tsunade took a deep breath and spoke frankly.

"In terms of status and position, you are the highest commander of the Cloud Hidden Defense Line;

"In terms of battlefield achievements, no one in Konoha can compare to you."

"If Orochimaru and Minato Namikaze can both become the Fourth Hokage, or at least have the qualifications to do so, then why can't you, Nara?"

This is because Orochimaru's teacher was named "Hiruzen Sarutobi".

And coincidentally, Minato Namikaze's grandmaster also shared the same name and background as the former.

But what about Nara's Osmanthus Festival?

His closest relationship with Hiruzen Sarutobi was probably that he was Hiruzen Sarutobi's disciple... well, his little boyfriend?

But seeing Tsunade's extremely solemn expression, Nara Rinka knew that this topic could not be answered so lightly.

He was well aware of Tsunade's obsession with the Hokage position.

Even a fool could tell that Nara Rinka could not possibly lie, conceal, or evade the issue of "becoming Hokage" at this moment.

Otherwise, the deep bond he and Tsunade had built up over such a long time could very well be subjected to an unpredictable and enormous blow...

"First of all, I want to state that I completely agree with Tsunade's opinion."

Nara Rinka first responded to Tsunade's words directly, while also not hiding his true thoughts.

"To be somewhat immodest, I believe my contributions in the Third Shinobi World War surpassed those of Orochimaru and Minato!"

Tsunade nodded immediately; that was what she thought too.

Orochimaru was in charge of fighting against Iwagakure in the Land of Grass, while Minato Namikaze was putting out fires all over the war zone. Their contributions should not be overlooked.

However, the Dark Shadow's record is no weaker than the previous two!

From the Battle of Kikyo Castle to the Battle of Kannabi Bridge, and even the Battle of Yu-no-Kuni...

Nara Rinka seized almost every key moment in the war, and almost single-handedly reversed the overall war situation of Konoha.

Not to mention that Nara Rinka also captured the Five-Tails, Eight-Tails, and Three-Tails for Konoha, greatly enhancing Konoha's overall strength and power.

however……

"But Tsunade, have you considered another issue?"

Nara Rinkachi abruptly changed the subject, spreading his hands.

"This is also a question I've been deliberately avoiding: age."

At this time, the two "Fourth Hokage candidates" who were being discussed together by many Konoha ninjas, Minato Namikaze, had what was his biggest disadvantage compared to Orochimaru?

Strength? Prestige? Experience?

No, it's age!

Minato Namikaze was almost fifteen years younger than Orochimaru!

And what about Nara's Osmanthus Festival?

He's almost ten years younger than Minato Namikaze...

Minato Namikaze, at the age of 20, was already excessively young to become a candidate for the Fourth Hokage.

Would the Konoha ninja really accept a boy who is younger than Minato Namikaze, even under sixteen years old, to become the new "Kage"?

It's important to understand that even if Naruto Uzumaki participated in the Fourth Shinobi World War and defeated various formidable opponents like Obito Uchiha, Madara Uchiha, and Kaguya Otsutsuki, and even saved the lives of the Allied Shinobi Forces on more than one occasion...

The one who could become the Sixth Hokage after the Fourth Shinobi World War was not the seventeen-year-old Naruto Uzumaki, but Kakashi Hatake!

This is how the genuine savior is treated.

Not to mention the Nara Osaka Sakura...

Of course, Nara Rinka might be able to use his efforts to make other Konoha ninja realize that age is not a necessary condition for judging an excellent leader.

The problem is... he really doesn't want to go through that trouble.

And to be honest...

Nara Rankei really wasn't that interested in becoming Hokage or anything like that.

Sitting in the Hokage's office, drinking tea and slacking off, is nothing compared to sleeping with your wife on the kang (heated brick bed) at home.

Unless you can sleep with your wife in the Hokage's office!

But that's impossible...

"Age issue..."

Tsunade shook her head as she thought about the age difference between herself and Nara Ranka.

"That has never been a problem!"

"The reason why everyone thinks age is important is that ordinary ninjas can only reach their peak strength when they reach a certain age."

"Nara, do you think you have this kind of problem?"

Logically speaking, a ninja's first golden period of strength development is between the ages of 13 and 16.

At this age, ninjas experience a period of rapid physical development, with significant leaps in cell activity and body energy. This also leads to a surge in the amount of chakra that ninjas can refine and control.

And what about Nara's Osmanthus Festival?

In Tsunade's memory, this kid didn't have a "development period" of strength.

Even though she had taught him for a period of time!

Especially after Nara Rin went to the front lines, Tsunade found his strength changes even more perplexing.

No matter what, Nara's record of winning the crown is undeniable.

Tsunade had no idea when Nara Rinka's "peak period" would arrive.

But there's no doubt that Nara Ranke's strength level still has room to improve!

Considering the Shadow of Darkness's current terrifying prestige.

If the opponent's strength continues to grow...

Age is really not a problem.

"Strength is only one aspect."

Nara Rinka said earnestly.

"At least in other people's eyes, age is related to much more than just ability."

"If you're worried about other issues, Nara, then let me give you an example."

Tsunade said calmly.

"What kind of ninja do you think Grandpa was?"

"Grandpa?"

Nara Ranka raised an eyebrow, but did not reveal his true thoughts. He simply recounted the "great achievements" of the First Hokage as taught in the Ninja Academy's textbooks.

"What is recorded in books is merely embellishment by later generations of their predecessors."

Tsunade retorted from the bottom of her heart.

"The real great-grandfather was just a gambling addict, a bit of a simpleton, and a bit of a ditz."

"Is it really okay for you to say that?"

Nara Rinka's lips twitched slightly.

"What's wrong with it?"

Tsunade didn't care at all; in a sense, she was indeed as "open-minded and unrestrained" as Hashirama Senju.

"Moreover, when my great-grandfather was the Hokage, it was my second great-grandfather who actually did the work. He was basically like a large mascot for the village."

Nara sighed, rubbing his forehead. "It feels like you've dragged the legendary God of Shinobi down into the mud..."

"Nara, the reason I've told you so much about my great-grandfather is simply to teach you a lesson."

Tsunade said very seriously.

"My great-grandfather was able to become the First Hokage, not because of his age, but simply because he was strong enough."

"You are very strong too."

"I cannot refute that."

Nara Rinka gave a slight twitch of her lips.

"Although my strength is definitely not as good as my great-grandfather's, it is much stronger than others."

At least in this day and age.

Nara Rinkachi silently added a sentence in his mind.

"So what are you still worried about?"

Tsunade's beautiful eyes were fixed on Nara Rinka.

"Or are you saying you don't want to become Hokage?"

"In fact, I've encountered another similar problem before."

Nara Rinka didn't avoid Tsunade's gaze, but suddenly brought up another matter.

"Back then, when the clan chief—I'm referring to the Nara Kano clan chief—invited me to become the new clan chief of the Nara clan, I asked him a question in return..."

"What's the problem?"

"I was asking..."

Nara Lan Gui smiled shyly.

"If I become the new patriarch of the family, can I simply enjoy the rights without fulfilling the obligations?"

Enjoying rights without fulfilling obligations?

Tsunade frowned deeply.

Isn't this just being lazy?

"So, Tsunade-neechan."

Nara Rinka said earnestly.

"I don't have a strong desire to become Hokage. If you want me to become the Fourth Hokage, I can work towards that goal."

"But, if I really become Yongdai-chan..."

"Can I enjoy rights without fulfilling obligations?"

The rights and obligations of the Hokage...

Is there any Hokage in the world who only enjoys life and doesn't give anything in return?

Tsunade originally wanted to loudly reject Nara's idea of ​​taking on the role of a shrew.

But as she was about to say it, she suddenly realized something.

This doesn't seem to be due to any lazy tradition of the Nara clan.

But...

Does Nara also want to become a "mascot" like the old man?

(End of this chapter)