Hokage Office.
"Tsunade-sama is coming back."
Tobitake Tonbo had received intelligence from Jiraiya.
He immediately jumped up in excitement.
"Shikaku-senpai, come with me to welcome the Fifth Hokage's return."
Tobitake Tonbo said to Shikaku beside him.
Shikaku set aside his work. Hearing those words, especially when he saw the delighted smile on his face,
he felt utterly speechless.
The Hokage was an idol many people dreamed of becoming.
But to Tobitake Tonbo, it was just an ordinary job.
It was even worse than an ordinary job.
He shook his head, feeling that Tobitake Tonbo's personality truly was not suited to being Hokage.
Because he lacked that sense of responsibility to devote himself completely until death.
Yet his abilities as acting Hokage were beyond question.
Shikaku had watched Tobitake Tonbo grow up. No matter what position he held, he could do an excellent job.
That was no ordinary ability.
Even in the position of Hokage, which he did not care much about, he had handled every duty a Hokage should perform in perfect order.
"Mm, let's go together. It's been a long time since I last saw Tsunade-sama."
At the mention of Tsunade, Shikaku smiled as well.
Perhaps this lady was the true suitable candidate for Hokage.
As long as she was a little more diligent than Tobitake Tonbo and had a stronger sense of responsibility, his workload would become much easier.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The two of them, along with the ANBU members responsible for protection, left the Hokage Office.
Outside Konoha Gate.
"Hmph, that old Third really was something. To let Orochimaru do this to him,
he really has gotten old!"
Tsunade walked at the front, looking at the familiar surroundings as she could not help complaining.
Jiraiya said, "There's nothing to be done. We're all already in our