Utatane Koharu stressed her point.
"Konoha is extremely weak right now. To replenish our fighting strength as quickly as possible, we urgently need someone to step forward and lead everyone.
And naturally, as one of the Sannin, you're the best choice."
Mitokado Homura added,
"Besides, before the Daimyo of the Land of Fire left Konoha, he told us to select a Fifth Hokage as soon as possible so the village could resume functioning..."
"Enough, both of you!"
Jiraiya raised a hand to interrupt them.
"I said long ago that I'm not suited to being Hokage. If I'd ever had any interest in that position, I would've come back the year something happened to Minato.
Making me Hokage wouldn't be a good choice for me or the village."
Mitokado Homura asked anxiously,
"But if you won't become Hokage, who else can?"
"Exactly. In terms of qualifications and ability, you're the most suitable candidate as one of the Sannin.
Don't tell me you want to see Danzo become the next Hokage?"
"Danzo!"
The mere thought of Danzo becoming Hokage gave Jiraiya goosebumps.
If that really happened, they might as well stop calling it Konoha and rename it Root Hidden Village.
By then, every ninja would probably become a mindless drone like the ninja of Root.
"Sigh, I've got it."
Suddenly, inspiration struck Jiraiya, and he clapped his hands.
"Besides me, I know someone who's even better suited to becoming the next Hokage, whether in terms of strength, qualifications, or even background."
Utatane Koharu frowned.
"Do you mean another of the Sannin, the First's granddaughter, Tsunade?"
Jiraiya nodded.
"That's right, Tsunade. She's better suited to being Hokage than I am."
"But she isn't in Konoha right now."
"That's fine. I'll bring her back."
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura exchanged a glance. Indeed, bringing