He felt much better by then.
"Of course, you still have shortcomings when it comes to methods. You need to keep learning. I'm not saying you need to learn how to use dirty tricks, but when you're being plotted against, you should at least be able to see through it," Kitahara Kaede said.
"I plan to return part of the authority to the council of elders, but the candidates for the council need to change," Naruto said.
Kitahara Kaede was somewhat surprised by Naruto's idea.
Clearly, Naruto had not made no progress over the years.
"Go on. I'm listening," Kitahara Kaede said.
"I already heard from the Fourth Raikage that the Kage will have terms of office in the future, and the turnover of Kage will be much faster than in the previous ninja world. So I plan to place retired Kage and former Kage on the council of elders!"
Naruto said, his eyes blazing.
It was not a bad idea, but the matter of scale remained.
Just like after the Fourth Hokage took office, the Third Hokage had helped him handle matters for quite a long time.
The Fourth Hokage had gradually seized authority for himself.
"Have you considered what authority the council of elders should hold?" Kitahara Kaede asked curiously.
"The right to make recommendations. Matters within the village will be handed to them for handling, but the elders must submit their proposed solutions to the Hokage! The Hokage will make the final decision!" Naruto said.
Kitahara Kaede was stunned for a moment.
Because this arrangement was somewhat similar to a cabinet. It did not feel like a plan Naruto could have come up with.
"Naruto, you've really made me see you in a new light," Kitahara Kaede said.
"Being Hokage is actually a huge burden for me.