Zhou Cheng certainly had enough strength and prestige.
But his personality meant he would never let the Elders and Advisors control him.
The Elders and Advisors would never agree to let Zhou Cheng become Hokage.
They had already blocked him on the grounds that he was too young.
Jiraiya was used to his freedom and had no interest whatsoever in becoming Hokage.
So, for now, Tsunade could only remain in office.
"Kakashi is the most suitable candidate right now. Unfortunately, his heart isn't in it."
"If the village is in trouble, he'll be the first to charge in. But if the Hokage's seat is vacant, he'll hide at home and refuse to come out."
"Who knows how much longer I'll have to keep doing this!"
Tsunade felt rather sorry for herself. She had taken office in a crisis, never expecting that once she started, she would be unable to stop.
If she could do it over, she would never agree to become Hokage again.
"Just let things take their course!"
That was all Jiraiya could offer by way of comfort!
Inside Zhou Cheng's house.
A vortex appeared, and two people walked out of it.
Haku had a smile on his face the entire time.
Zhou Cheng's lips were merely curved slightly upward.
"Congratulations! You've learned Sage Mode!"
Haku was grinning practically from ear to ear!
Learning Sage Mode would bring a qualitative improvement to his strength.
He was happy not because he had learned Sage Mode, but because he could now help Cheng Zhou!
"All right, you must be tired after all that time. Go get some rest!"
Haku nodded and headed toward his room.
Just like that, a brief period of peace returned to Zhou Cheng's life.
Half a month passed, and the Akatsuki vanished without a trace,