Although Sarutobi Toru wanted to help Tsunade become Hokage, now was not the time.
His uncle was only in his forties and could keep at it for another ten years!
Besides, in this Shinobi World War, Konoha had laid the foundation for becoming the foremost power in the Shinobi World in one stroke. Sarutobi Hiruzen's prestige was now at its peak.
Of course, Tsunade and Sarutobi Toru had also made their names in this Shinobi World War. Sarutobi Toru had defeated the Eight-Tails and the Raikage in succession, crushing the fighting spirit of the entire Cloud Shinobi force. Meanwhile, Tsunade had displayed jaw-dropping medical abilities in her battles against the Sand Shinobi and Iwa Shinobi, even beating the Four-Tails so badly it lost its bearings. They had become Konoha's two most famous rising stars, their reputations now surpassing even Hatake Sakumo's in his day.
More than that, Konoha's younger generation had all made their presence known in this battle. The Golden Generation was gradually becoming the village's main pillar.
Well, if anyone in Konoha had been the unluckiest in this war, it had definitely been Teacher Danzo. He had been beaten down by the Mizukage the whole time they fought the Mist Ninja. Even Sarutobi Hiruzen had suffered at the Mist Ninja's hands, but at least he had his shining moments—bombing Sunagakure and snapping the Mizukage's arm with one strike.
Everyone else was showing off, while Teacher just kept getting beaten up.
Although Konoha had won a resounding victory this time, Teacher Danzo's face had been dark lately. Clearly, he was not in a good mood.
Early one morning, on the streets of Konoha.
Holding Tsunade's little hand, Sarutobi Toru had unusually brought her out for a stroll.
Tsunade and Sarutobi Toru had always been busy every day—researching Medical Ninjutsu,