Zhang Yu nodded.
"So they're planning to make you the Fifth Hokage?"
Jiraiya stopped moving.
You even know this?
"Just a guess."
Zhang Yu leaned back in his chair.
There aren't many people in Konoha who are qualified to succeed as Hokage right now.
"You are one of the Sannin, and also a disciple of the Third Hokage."
It's normal for them to contact you first.
Jiraiya sighed.
"I did look for it."
"But I'm not prepared to take over."
" The Hokage has to deal with so many documents every day, and he can't leave the village at will."
"I can't take it."
Zhang Yu glanced at him.
"You're reluctant to go out and gather materials, aren't you?"
Jiraiya coughed lightly.
"The selection of materials is also part of the creative process."
"My novel still has many areas that need improvement."
"If I spend all my time in the Hokage's office, the quality of my work will definitely suffer."
" Konoha should not allow the Hokage Position to hinder the development of literature in the Shinobi World."
Zhang Yu was too lazy to expose him.
So what are you going to do?
"Find Tsunade."
Jiraiya sat up straight.
"I'm going to leave Konoha and find her."
" Tsunade's status, strength, and reputation are all sufficient."
"She is the most suitable person to succeed as the Fifth Hokage."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than footsteps echoed through the passageway inside the card room.
Hashirama and Madara walked out one after the other.
Hashirama was still holding a few playing cards in his hand.
Who did you just call me?
Jiraiya turned to look.
Tsunade.
Hashirama quickly approached him.
Do you know where Little Tsunade is?
"I don't know at the moment."
Jiraiya said, "However, we already have some clues."
"She has been active in villages, towns, and markets all over the years."
I'm going to go find it myself.
Hashirama immediately asked, "And then what?"
"Take her back to Konoha."
"Let her succeed as the Fifth Hokage."
After hearing Hashirama, Hashirama waved his hands repeatedly.
"No."
"Absolutely not."
Jiraiya hadn't expected such a strong reaction.
" Lord First."
" Tsunade is your granddaughter."
"You should support her becoming Hokage."
"It's precisely because she's my granddaughter that I can't support her."
Hashirama placed the playing cards on the table.
" Little Tsunade has loved gambling since he was a child."
"And nine out of ten gamblers lose."
"Once the money is in her hands, it won't stay for more than a few days."
"If Konoha is handed over to her, it will definitely be in big trouble within a year."
Ban walked over from the side.
"That's something you're quite like."
Hashirama immediately turned around.
How are they similar?
They all like to gamble.
"But I'm luckier than Little Tsunade."
Madara sneered.
How many games did you just lose?
Hashirama shut his mouth and said no more.
Jiraiya rubbed his forehead.
Tsunade does indeed enjoy gambling.
"But Hokage and gambling are not the same thing."
Hashirama immediately retorted.
"How can they not be the same thing?"
" The Hokage deals with Konoha's funds every day."
"What if she gets addicted to gambling one day and takes the village's reward money?"
"It won't be that serious."
You don't understand her.
The more Hashirama talked, the more uneasy he became.
"I'd rather you be the Hokage than let her be."
Jiraiya's expression changed.
"Don't."
" Lord First, this has nothing to do with me."
Hashirama grabbed his arm.
"How can it be unrelated?"
"You are also Hiruzen's disciple."
"He has the ability, and he has the reputation."
"It's safer to leave Konoha to you than to Little Tsunade."
Jiraiya immediately stepped back.
"I've already refused."
"The job of Hokage is not suitable for me."
"You can adapt gradually."
"I can't adapt."
Jiraiya answered very firmly.
"I still have novels to write."
"We also need to go out and gather materials."
"If I really sit in the Hokage's office, I won't be able to go anywhere else."
Hashirama did not let go.
Novels can be written anytime.
" Konoha cannot remain without Hokage forever."
Jiraiya forcefully slapped his arm twice.
There was no twitching.
The strength of the Hashirama was too great.
He could only look at Zhang Yu.
" Boss Zhang Yu."
"Aren't you going to do anything about it?"
Zhang Yu picked up the cup and took a sip of water.
This is an internal matter of Konoha.
I won't get involved.
Jiraiya looked helpless.
" The Lord First can work at your tavern."
I generally don't care what my employees do after get off work.
I haven't finished get off work yet.
Hashirama immediately spoke.
Zhang Yu looked at him.
"Then you can continue working."
Hashirama loosened his grip.
Jiraiya seized the opportunity to pull his arm back and immediately retreated to the other side of the table.
"In short, I will not become Hokage."
" Tsunade must be found."
"I've come here today to ask Boss Zhang Yu for help."
Zhang Yu asked, "Should I go with you?"
"Right."
Jiraiya said, "You should know something about Tsunade."
"Moreover, both the Lord First and Second are here."
"If Tsunade refuses to come back, your intervention will increase the chances of success."
Hashirama still disagreed.
"It's okay for Little Tsunade to come back."
"It's not acceptable to make her Hokage."
Jiraiya sighed.
"This is currently the most suitable solution."
"If Tsunade also refuses to take the position, the Fifth Hokage will most likely fall to Danzo."
The sound of the ledgers turning suddenly stopped.
Tobirama, who was sitting on the other side of the bar, looked up.
" Danzo?"
Jiraiya nodded.
"He has been vying for the Hokage Position."
"Several senior officials have not yet agreed."
"But if this matter continues to drag on, the outcome is hard to predict."
The Tobirama closed the ledger.
"No."
His answer was even faster than Hashirama's.
" Danzo cannot be Hokage."
Jiraiya asked, "Does the Second also object?"
His methods are only suitable for handling matters in the shadows.
Tobirama said, "If we let him control the entire Konoha, the villagers will all scatter within two years."
Hashirama looked at him.
"Is it that serious?"
"It will only get worse."
Tobirama's tone showed no hesitation whatsoever.
The lobby quieted down.
Hashirama, Tobirama, Jiraiya, and Madara all looked at Zhang Yu at the same time.
Zhang Yu put down his cup.
"OK."
"I'll go with you to find Tsunade."
Jiraiya breathed a sigh of relief.
"Then it's settled."
A system notification then popped up.
[bite!]
[A new mission has been released.]
[Mission Name: Find Tsunade ]
[Mission Requirements: Find Tsunade within one month and bring her back to Konoha.]
[Task Reward: 50,000 Gold Coins]
Zhang Yu smiled as he looked at the reward of 50,000 gold coins.
Just looking for someone.
This money is practically free.
Jiraiya his expression, Jiraiya asked, "When can you set off?"
"Tomorrow."
Zhang Yu said, "Meet at the main gate of Konoha at eight o'clock in the morning."
"I'll arrange things at the tavern first."
"No problem."
Jiraiya agreed quickly.
He glanced at Hashirama again, fearing that the man would continue to persuade him to take over Hokage.
"Then I'll go back and prepare."
"See you tomorrow."
After saying that, he picked up his things and walked out.
Hashirama was about to speak, Jiraiya pushed open the tavern door.
jingle!
The wind chimes hadn't stopped ringing when the person had vanished.