Minato Namikaze also sighed. "It can't be helped, but I'm trying to train a trusted aide. Right now, I'm already in the screening stage."
Jiraiya's eyes lit up when he heard that. "Hey! That's a good idea! Train a trustworthy secretary or assistant to help you handle most of the miscellaneous work."
"Then they can compile the remaining important matters for you, and you can deal with those yourself."
Among the mountains of paperwork piled up on the Hokage's desk every day, most of it was trivial, petty stuff.
For example, Haruta Ni and Sakata Ichi had argued, and the Police Force decided to fine them, then reported it to the Hokage to request approval.
Little matters like that stacked together became a mountain of documents.
It left the Hokage overwhelmed, and if it went on like that for long, there would definitely be serious problems.
Fortunately, Minato Namikaze wasn't the kind of person who was stubborn to a fault. Training a trusted aide to help him deal with most miscellaneous affairs was a very good choice.
If he forced himself to handle absolutely everything on his own, the end result would be a very rebellious son.
I'm not saying who.
"Do you have a list yet? Hatake Kakashi is actually a pretty good choice. He's a disciple you taught personally, so he'd be very suited for this work."
"And once he grows up and has plenty of experience, you can hand the Hokage position over to him."
Jiraiya's idea was a good one, but Minato Namikaze had no intention of doing that.
"As for Hatake, forget it. He already has new friends in the Torifu Realm. If he came back here, he'd have nothing again."
"He's still young now. He can choose to start his life over, and he'll