After hearing those remarks, Ran felt they made sense. He had always thought his temperament was too mild.
"The higher your position, the more you need to have a temper of your own. I'm not telling you to constantly wear a sour face or put on airs, but you need to make people feel your authority. Like Lord Hokage and Lord Torikaze."
After thinking it over seriously, Ran said, "I understand what you mean. It will be difficult to change overnight, but I'll take this seriously and gradually improve. Thank you."
Tomohiro waved with a cheerful smile. "What's there to thank me for? Compared to the help you've given us, this is hardly worth mentioning. I just hope it'll help you manage the country in the future. After all, people naturally admire strength."
"I understand. Thank you, Senior."
Tomohiro was right, and Ran understood what he meant. A Daimyo who was overly kind might instead make the people feel insecure.
"After we part today, who knows when we'll meet again? But by then, you should already be an outstanding ruler. I wish you all the best."
Ran nodded at Tomohiro. He had a very good impression of him. Although Tomohiro had not done much to improve his abilities,
during Ran's practical work with the Uzumaki Clan, Tomohiro had provided him with the greatest possible convenience.
He had handed all kinds of authority over to Ran, allowing him to take full responsibility. This had undoubtedly sped up his return to Konoha.
So Ran was still very grateful. The two were like friends despite their age difference, always able to find something to talk about.
"We'll meet again someday. I'll take those three children with me first and let them study for half a year or a year. When they return to