When Tsunade appeared in front of the Hokage Building, the crowd immediately erupted in cheers.
" Lady Tsunade!"
The Fifth Hokage!
Konoha has a new Hokage!
Cheers erupted one after another.
Tsunade stood on the steps, looking down at the crowd below, her reluctance lessening considerably.
She left Konoha many years ago.
But the villagers still remember her.
Being a member of the Senju Clan is only one part of it.
What most people remember is her contribution during the Second Shinobi World War.
Medical Ninjutsu System.
Undo the poison of the Sunagakure.
He saved countless Konoha Ninja.
The name of the Sannin spread throughout the Shinobi World during that war.
Shizune stood beside them, holding Tonton in her arms.
" Lady Tsunade."
Everyone is waiting for you to come back.
Tsunade looked at the excited faces and remained silent for a while.
I saw it.
Hashirama stood at the back of the crowd, his face covered in tears.
" Little Tsunade is really going to become Hokage."
Tobirama stood beside him.
"Big brother."
The succession ceremony hasn't even started yet.
Why are you crying now?
I'm happy.
Hashirama raised his hand to wipe away his tears.
"When I founded Konoha, I never imagined that my granddaughter would become Hokage."
Tobirama looked at Tsunade on the steps, and his expression softened considerably.
The Konoha High Command quickly released the news.
The ceremony for the succession of the Fifth Hokage is scheduled to be held in two days.
After the news was confirmed, the entire Konoha began preparations.
The Hokage Building has been renovated.
The platform used for the ceremony was also cleared out.
The clan leaders and high-ranking ninjas received the notification one after another.
The tavern was twice as crowded as usual.
Many people come here specifically to drink and celebrate after get off work.
Tsunade didn't return to the tavern until dark.
She went straight to the bar as soon as she entered.
"Liquor."
Zhang Yu placed a glass of ice water in front of her.
Tsunade glanced down.
I was referring to the alcohol.
The succession ceremony has not yet been held.
Zhang Yu said, "If you're drunk now, who's going to handle the documents tomorrow?"
"I'll only drink a little."
"You said the same thing last time."
Tsunade reached for a bottle of liquor from the bar.
Zhang Yu took the wine away beforehand.
"No."
Tsunade on the bar in anger.
"I've been busy all day, and I can't even have a glass of wine?"
Zhang Yu pushed the ice water towards her.
"Drink this."
"You're so nosy."
Despite complaining, Tsunade still picked up the ice water and took a sip.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
The ceremony for the succession of the Fifth Hokage has officially begun.
The area below the Hokage Building was packed with people.
The rooftops, streets, and windows of nearby buildings were all filled with villagers who had come to watch.
Tsunade, wearing the Hokage 'Hokage robe and hat, walked onto the platform of the Hokage Building.
She received the straw hat, a symbol of her Hokage status, from the Konoha advisor.
The next moment, the cheers from below erupted completely.
" The Fifth Hokage!"
" Lady Tsunade!"
Tsunade stood in front of the platform, raising her hand to hold down her straw hat.
Looking down at the crowd, she formally accepted the title of Fifth Hokage.
Hashirama stood at the tavern entrance, watching the ceremony through the screen in the chat group.
He watched while wiping away tears.
Tobirama.
"Doesn't Little Tsunade look a lot like me when he wears Hokage Hokage's robes?"
Tobirama stared intently for a few seconds.
"Doesn't seem like it."
What's different about it?
"More mature than you."
Hashirama disagreed.
"I was very composed when I was Hokage."
Madara, sitting next to him, simply chuckled.
Hashirama turned to look at him.
"Why are you laughing?"
"Nothing."
Ban picked up his wine glass.
I remembered some funny things.
The succession ceremony went smoothly.
After Tsunade completed the handover, she said a few more words on the platform.
Konoha has finally welcomed its Fifth Hokage.
After the ceremony, the Konoha High Command was already waiting in the Hokage's office.
The table was piled high with documents that the new Hokage needed to process.
Shizune followed behind Tsunade, carrying the itinerary.
" Lady Tsunade."
"Next, we'll go to the Hokage's office."
"The two advisors, along with several clan leaders, are waiting for you."
Tsunade nodded.
"You go first."
Shizune paused for a moment.
And you?
I'll be there soon.
After Tsunade finished speaking, she turned and walked towards another street.
Shizune, she realized what was happening as soon as she looked in the direction.
" Lady Tsunade."
That's not the Hokage Building.
"I know."
" The Undead Tavern is over there."
"I just went over to say a few words."
But everyone in the office is waiting for you.
Tsunade quickened her pace.
"Make them wait a little longer."
A dozen minutes later.
The kitchen of the Undead Tavern.
Zhang Yu stood in front of the stove, looking at Tsunade sitting next to the counter.
She was still wearing the Hokage's robes.
The straw hat was casually placed aside.
He was holding a chicken leg in his hand.
Tsunade took a big bite of chicken, chewed it a few times, and then picked up the soup next to her and took a sip.
smack
smack
The sound was clearly audible.
Zhang Yu's temple twitched.
Tsunade.
Don't smack your lips when you eat.
Tsunade took another bite.
smack
I'll eat it like this.
"Today I am the Hokage."
"You just became Hokage and you're already coming to the kitchen to freeload?"
"I didn't eat a single thing before the ceremony started."
Tsunade reached out and picked up the second chicken leg.
"What's wrong with eating a little bit of you now?"
"Isn't a celebration banquet being prepared outside?"
There are too many people.
Tsunade was covered in oil from eating.
"The food at the tavern is still the best."
Bai stood beside her and poured her a bowl of rice.
" Lady Tsunade."
"Slow down."
There's still some in the pot.
Tsunade took the rice bowl.
"Bai is still good to me."
She took a bite of chicken leg and a bite of rice.
Before long, half of the food on the table was gone.
Zhang Yu looked at the Hokage robe.
Are you planning to keep eating in this outfit?
"The clothes don't matter."
"The oil is about to drip onto it."
Tsunade glanced down.
She casually took off the imperial robe and handed it to Zhang Yu.
"Hold this for me."
Zhang Yu threw the clothes onto the chair next to him.
"I am not your assistant."
Tsunade didn't care at all.
After finishing the last chicken leg, she took out a bottle of chilled beer from the freezer.
She flicked the bottle cap off with her finger.
Gulp
Gulp
The bottle of beer was quickly emptied.
Tsunade put down the empty bottle and let out a satisfied sigh.
It's decided.
Zhang Yu tidied up his desk.
"Decid what?"
I'll live here from now on.
Zhang Yu stopped moving.
"No."
Tsunade replied matter-of-factly, "Why not?"
There are still empty rooms in the backyard.
"You are now the Hokage."
Zhang Yu looked at her.
" Konoha has an apartment specifically for the Hokage."
You're moving there.
"I'm not going."
Tsunade moved her chair back a little.
The apartment is too deserted.
The tavern is crowded.
I said no.
Tsunade braced herself on the table with both hands and moved closer to Zhang Yu.
Zhang Yu.
"I have just taken over Hokage."
"There are so many things to deal with every day."
"When I returned to the empty apartment at night, there wasn't even anyone to talk to."
Her voice softened.
"Can you bear to do this?"