r18novel Chapter 269 Appointing the Sixth Hokage
Chapter 269 Appointing the Sixth Hokage
Naruto was swallowed by a toad and taken to Mount Myōboku, where Sakura arrived late with reinforcements.
Looking at the devastation of the battle on the ground, Sakura sadly knelt down on her knees: "Waaah, now I'm all alone."
Ino, who followed along, was speechless.
Am I even human? Am I even human?!
"What happened?"
When Tsunade arrived, yawning, she learned what had happened from the heartbroken Sakura and immediately felt something was very strange.
What do you mean, "The Second Hokage attacked Jiraiya, then chased Jiraiya out of the village, and Naruto also chased after him"?
Is Orochimaru causing trouble?
That's not right either.
If it were the old Tsunade, she might have doubted Orochimaru, but the current Tsunade is different.
Tsunade thought about it carefully. Bai Mo was in Amegakure, and Orochimaru's great-grandfather, Hashirama Senju, was out there. What right did Orochimaru have to cause trouble?
Could it be...?
Tsunade had a guess and decided to contact them later to confirm.
But for now, let's comfort our disciple first.
"Sakura, don't be sad. I'll send the Anbu to gather intelligence in a bit. Naruto should be fine."
"Alright, let's go back to the village first. Kakashi, come to the Hokage's office."
Tsunade gave instructions to everyone.
The Hokage's office.
Tsunade sat in the Hokage's seat, her hands crossed on the table, resting her chin on her hand.
"Lord Hokage, you can rest assured that you will leave the investigation of Orochimaru to me. As Naruto's subordinate, I will definitely take full responsibility for it."
Before Tsunade could speak, Kakashi immediately expressed his determination.
However, he misjudged Tsunade's purpose in summoning him.
"No, Kakashi, that's not why I called you here. I already have a clue about this matter, so you don't need to worry about it."
Tsunade pulled a stack of manuscript paper from under the table. "Kakashi, do me a favor. I've written something and want to publish it under your name to earn some money to support my family."
"what?"
Kakashi was stunned.
Why are you looking for him again?
Did Tsunade get the information from Bai Mo, so she went to him too?
The problem is that Bai Mo was the one who initiated the proposal; he wanted to read Bai Mo's writings, so he was willing to help publish them.
Although Tsunade is one of the Legendary Sannin, I have never heard of her having any writings before.
"..."
Kakashi looked down at the contents of the manuscript, hoping that Tsunade's writing was at least half as interesting as Jiraiya's, otherwise he would have to find a way to refuse.
"What?!"
After watching just the beginning, Kakashi couldn't contain himself and was shocked by the fantastical world setting.
What does it mean that in ancient times, there was an immortal who offended the six-tailed fox and was known as the "Sage of the Six Paths"?
"Ahem, I was only responsible for recording these things; they were told to me by a friend."
Tsunade guessed why Kakashi was shocked, and suddenly felt a little embarrassed, so she changed her words.
"Don't worry, Hokage-sama, I understand."
Kakashi carefully folded the manuscript paper as if it were the most precious thing in his hand and put it into his pouch.
When someone says "I have a friend," doesn't it always refer to themselves?
It seems the three legendary ninjas are indeed all talented individuals.
"Kakashi, you've done me such a big favor, I'll remember this."
Tsunade took out a small notebook and made a note.
"It's nothing, Hokage-sama, no need..."
"Kakashi, you've done such a great service, it seems the Sixth Hokage title is definitely yours. After you finish publishing this book for me, come and learn how to handle official business."
Kakashi hadn't finished his self-deprecating remarks when Tsunade interrupted him.
Faced with the departure of Hiruzen Sarutobi, a key member of the workforce, Tsunade has already decided to retire.
Even if she can pass the trouble to Shizune, Shizune isn't a tool with unlimited stamina. If the pressure is too much, she'll explode.
On the contrary, she has now become the only person who, despite not being a reincarnated body, possesses infinite stamina and an infinite lifespan.
—She only needs to use the stone that Bai Mo gave her once.
What should we do?
Tsunade couldn't accept becoming a tool.
She must step down before others realize she can work without getting tired.
"This... Lord Hokage, doesn't this feel like an appointment by imperial decree?"
Kakashi was bewildered again.
How did he, a Konoha resident who spends all his time reading the Little Emperor's books and is always late, become a candidate for the Sixth Hokage?
He also performed meritorious service.
Isn't he about to help Naruto publish a bizarre novel?
Is this what the power dynamic is like? Can you become one of our own just by taking the blame for those above you?
"Lord Hokage, actually I want more..."
"Eh~"
Tsunade interrupted again, stood up and walked to Kakashi's side, patted him on the shoulder, "Don't be fooled by your busy schedule now, you can always ask some friends from the village to help you out later."
Don't forget that the new system decentralizes power, giving Ying enough time for rest and self-improvement—this is fundamental.
Yes.
Kakashi remembered after being reminded.
That would be even stranger.
Since she can ask others for help, Tsunade can also ask a lot of people for help, right?
Why rush to pass on the throne?
"...Don't overthink it. I'll give you three days to finish posting this and then report here, otherwise..."
Tsunade clenched her fists, making a threatening gesture.
Actually, she didn't know what to threaten Kakashi with, so she decided to say nothing and let Kakashi imagine it himself.
The reason she doesn't ask for help and continues to slack off is simple.
As long as the families of Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju, the two supervisors, are still alive, she will not be able to sit comfortably in the position of Hokage.
"Yes, ma'am."
Kakashi, with a pained expression, had no choice but to agree.
After Kakashi left, Tsunade began contacting Amegakure and obtained the true situation from them.
"I see, that's quite an idea."
Tsunade agrees that acting motivates Naruto to work harder.
Naruto is the kind of kid who'll cause trouble if you don't discipline him for three days. In a novel, he'd be the kind of protagonist whose life is entirely driven by the environment and plot, rather than the protagonist driving and changing the plot.
This kind of brat needs to be made to realize the harsh reality.
Meanwhile, Sasuke is the one who needs to teach the other.
He already has motivation and goals.
No stimulation is needed; stimulation is meaningless.
What's needed is to persuade them with reason and empathy.
Mt. Miaomu.
Naruto was vomited out.
The toad fainted and died on the ground because of the poisonous gas in its stomach.
"Isn't this Jiraiya's disciple? Honey, come and take a look."
Shima, carrying the small bag she had just bought groceries, stepped on Naruto's head.
"Oh no, he's been poisoned! We have to give him the antidote right away."
When Fukasaku came over and saw this, he quickly squatted down, fiddled around for a bit, and pulled out two fat worms, stuffing them into Naruto's mouth.
Naruto, still half-asleep, frowned and resisted. Seeing this, Fukasaku Sage kicked the insect inside with a flying kick.
Inside the seal inside Naruto's abdomen.
The Nine-Tails was retching inside the sealed space.
"Damn toad!"