So, I need to find someone to assist me, too?
Tsunade nodded thoughtfully, then quickly turned her attention to Ye Ning.
"So, how about you become my Hokage's aide?"
???
Ye Ning froze for a moment, then shook his head with an amused, helpless smile.
I was trying to comfort you. How did comforting you end up getting me into trouble?
But soon, Tsunade shook her head dejectedly, evidently realizing that the idea was completely unrealistic.
How could the son of the Land of Fire's Daimyo become a Hokage's aide?
Besides, sooner or later, Ye Ning would inherit the Daimyo's position. When that happened, she would still have to face all this work alone...
I wish I could pass the title on to the Fifth Hokage already...
Tsunade took a listless sip of wine. She hadn't even officially taken office, and she was already thinking about who should succeed her as the Fifth Hokage.
"The Nara Clan is known for its intelligence, and they've always been the Hokage's capable assistants. With Shikaku helping you, being Hokage won't be as frightening as you think. Besides, you're carrying on Nawaki's dream and making it come true for him. So show some spirit."
"Mm. I'll do a good job as Hokage."
Until now, she'd been focused entirely on the wine, and then the thought of becoming Hokage had distracted her. Tsunade hadn't had the mind to notice anything else. Now that she'd settled down, there were only the two of them beside Kage Rock, and Ye Ning was lying on his side next to her. That stunningly handsome face was right before her eyes...
Gulp...
How had she never noticed before? Ye Ning's physique was so perfectly defined.
Tsunade's eyes flickered. She couldn't help sneaking a couple of glances, then quietly looked up