At the Phoenix Tower restaurant in Konoha Inner Village, these elderly people are all meritorious figures of Konoha. Although they have retired, they still care about the affairs of the village.
Uchiha Tomioki chuckled as he chewed on a meat pie, "After listening to Shikaboshi's analysis, we should also thank those idiots from the Shimura Clan. At least they forced out Tsubasa and Tian Flying Swallow, two people who care about the people, which is why the Land of Fire has such a good life today." As soon as he said this, everyone around him nodded in agreement.
Masao Yuhi chimed in, "That's right, we accept their rise to power wholeheartedly." He took a sip of tea and continued, " Tsubasa's strength and Tian Flying Swallow's abilities are undeniable."
Shikaboshi Nara frowned, his tone somewhat serious. "The problem is, what if our queen were to seize the Hokage Position one day?" His words silenced everyone around him, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Masataka Hatake waved his hand dismissively, saying, "How could that be? The Hokage Position isn't so easy to obtain. It requires a high-level meeting of the village and a joint election by all the major clans. It's not something anyone can just decide to do."
Momiji Yamanaka shook his head and said seriously, "She really does have all the qualities! First, her strength is above that of Sage; if the Lord Hokage doesn't intervene, she alone can subdue the entire Konoha. Second, the power she controls is currently the strongest in the Land of Fire. Third, she is also the Minister of the Administrative Department of the Konoha, the number one person after the Hokage. Fourth, if the Ten Family fully supports her, no one can stop her. Fifth, her prestige and popularity are no less than that of the Tsubasa Hokage, especially since her support rate among the female ninjas of the Konoha is over 99%." He said so much in one breath, leaving everyone stunned.
Hyuga Tensei nodded in agreement. "It seems there really is no one who can stop her! What should we do then? If she becomes Hokage again, wouldn't that be two kings united?" His words shocked everyone, leaving them speechless and exchanging bewildered glances.
At this moment, Dō Senju, who had been sitting silently to the side, couldn't stand it any longer. He put down his chopsticks, glared at everyone, and said, "A bunch of you old geezers talking about my family in front of me, is that really okay? We're just having breakfast at Phoenix Tower, what are you gossiping about!" His words stunned everyone, and the atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward.
Shikaboshi Nara chuckled awkwardly and said, "We're just concerned about the political landscape between the Land of Fire and Konoha, aren't we? Tell me, aren't we right? If the Lord Hokage were to abdicate one day, this Queen would be the strongest contender! The Lord Hokage has been training for a year and a half now! What's wrong with us being worried?"
Uchiha Tomioki chimed in, "Indeed! The Hokage Position should rightfully belong to our Uchiha Clan!"
Upon hearing this, Masataka Hatake immediately retorted, "You're kidding me! Apart from Madara Uchiha, your Uchiha Clan doesn't have a single Sage Level being. How could you possibly be qualified!"
Dō Senju burst into laughter, saying, "Who becomes Hokage is none of your business, you old folks! Just enjoy your retirement and try to live a few more years. You're all only in your fifties and you're already this old, defeated by the younger generation and retired. How can you have the face to talk about national affairs?" His words left everyone speechless.
Uchiha Tomioki's face turned red with anger, and he roared, "Are you trying to humiliate us old leaders?"
Dō Senju, however, remained unperturbed, still smiling as he said, "It's not so much an insult as stating the facts. Don't be too angry. Tsubasa has already said that future leaders of Konoha will be students from the Kage Academy, and the Hokage Position will follow suit. Flying Swallow doesn't meet that criterion, so what are you all discussing here..."
Shikaboshi Nara, still unwilling to give up, said, "But strength is the most important thing! Her Majesty the Queen's strength and influence are terrifying! It's hard to guarantee she won't break the rules."
Dō Senju shook his head and said, "The rules set by Tsubasa will be followed by all Ten Family. Besides, Flying Swallow's strength ranks only third in the Ten Family, and her potential is the worst."
Hyuga Tensei counted on his fingers as he asked curiously, " The Lord Hokage is first, the Queen is third? Then who's second? I don't believe it! Could it be our Tian Muyan?"
Uchiha Tomioki immediately retorted loudly, "That must be my daughter, Tian Uguisu!"
Upon hearing this, Dō Senju burst into laughter and said, "When Tsubasa of the Ten Family is not at home, Tian Yueqing is in charge. But what gives her the right to make decisions? It's because she is the strongest person besides Tsubasa. Flying Swallow and the others all have to listen to her."
At this moment, Mito Uzumaki and Uzumaki Ashina, who were sitting at a distance, also came over. Mito Uzumaki asked doubtfully, "Is Yueqing really that amazing?"
Dō Senju nodded and said, " Lady Mito, these rankings were personally arranged by Tsubasa. He said that Yueqing's Sealing Jutsu are extremely powerful, allowing her to fight beyond her Golden Core; she is invincible below the Golden Core stage. As for Flying Swallow, she will never be able to break through to the Golden Core Realm in her lifetime. Her talent ceiling is limited; her current False Core Realm is her limit."
Hearing this, everyone fell silent. They all knew that what Dō Senju said was true. Hokage Tsubasa's strength and insight were unmatched. Since Tsubasa had said so, there was no point in these old guys discussing it any further.
Finally, Dō Senju sighed and said, "You guys should just enjoy the breakfast at Phoenix Tower. Let the young people handle things from now on. We old folks shouldn't worry about it. I'm going to focus on retirement and raising the kids."
Uzumaki Ashina nodded and said, "Cultivating future generations is of paramount importance. I wonder how many Uzumaki Clan will be able to get into the Kage Academy this year."
Chozan Akimichi rubbed his round belly, which wobbled back and forth, his face full of heartache. "I'm telling you old folks, the kids are under too much pressure! Kage Academy isn't the only way out! We still need to let the kids grow up happily. My grandson has lost weight because of studying, it breaks my heart to see him like this." As he spoke, he wiped his eyes with his hand, looking as if he was truly moved by his own words.
Shikaboshi Nara couldn't help but sneer upon hearing this, glancing sideways at Chozan Akimichi: "Oh ho, Brother Chozan, what's wrong with you? Feeling sorry for your grandson? Then your family should just lie back and relax! The other families are secretly rejoicing! They're overjoyed to have one less competitor!" His words were clearly a sarcastic jab at Chozan Akimichi.
Hyuga Tensei joined in the teasing, saying earnestly, "Brother Chozan, you're right! As the clan leader, you need to go back to the clan and properly implement happy education! Mental health is very important." His words sounded well-intentioned, but his tone was clearly mocking.
Chozan Akimichi was so angry that his face turned red. He glared at them, and after a long while, he finally managed to choke out a sentence: "Stop playing dirty tricks! Getting into the Kage Academy depends on your own abilities. I'm just not going to over-exploit the kids' talents!"
At this moment, Asuka Nobumoto interjected, chuckling, "Alright, alright, everyone stop fooling around. Who in Konoha doesn't know how powerful the Kage Academy is these days? Any outstanding child who goes to the Kage Academy will emerge three years later as the elite of Konoha."
Uchiha Tomioki, his tone full of helplessness. "Who says otherwise! After graduating from the Kage Academy, that girl Uchiha Bi grew into Super Kage level shinobi, directly defeating me and becoming the head of the Konoha Military Police Force. I originally thought that she was young and would lack experience, but it turns out that she has more experience than me in the Konoha Military Police Force, and she is also more composed in doing things."
Upon hearing this, Asuka Nobumoto nodded repeatedly. "Yes! I'm not reconciled! Hyuga Reon just a girl, yet she knows more about mechanical puppets than I do, her research level is above mine, and her combat strength is at the Super Kage Level. Sometimes I also think about going to the Kage Academy for further studies."