Minato handed Tsunade a resignation letter. Looking at it, she asked, "You're not joking, are you? Can a Hokage even resign?"
Minato smiled. "Lady Tsunade, with you here in Konoha, I'm honestly a little redundant. Besides, I have some things to take care of. Although I could do them without resigning as Hokage, I ought to give everyone a proper explanation, so resigning would be best."
Tsunade shook her head. "That's no reason. Your resurrection may have been unexpected, but that doesn't justify resigning as Hokage. If necessary, you can take charge of Konoha."
Minato shook his head. "That's not why. You're doing a wonderful job, Lady Tsunade. It's not about that. I have something more important to do. As long as I still hold the title of Hokage, even with you here, there are things I'll have to handle. But I really can't manage both right now. That's why I'm asking to resign. It would keep you out of an awkward position, too. After all, with that title, I can't justify doing none of the work."
Now Tsunade understood. It wasn't that Minato felt he had nothing to do-he thought he had too much to do! The nerve! How old are you, anyway? You came back at the same age you died, and you're already thinking about retiring in your twenties? I'm over fifty, and even I don't dare complain! Absolutely outrageous! You're taking advantage of me!
Tsunade slammed her palm onto the desk, cracking it in her fury. Beside her, Shizune hurriedly said, "Ah, Lady Tsunade, please calm down! That's public property!"
"So now I get it!" Tsunade snapped. "You brat, you're trying to retire early! The nerve! I'm over fifty and haven't even considered it, but a young man in his early twenties is already thinking about