Tsunade listened to her disciple's report with a frown. She touched her forehead and pinched her brow with her slender fingers. "You mean you killed a nobleman?"
"Yes."
"A public trial?"
"Yes."
Tsunade was even more troubled. This disciple was usually quite easy to manage, but she never expected that her momentary lapse in attention would result in such a huge mess.
"I can't handle this!" Tsunade on the table and shouted at Shinsei, "You should become Hokage yourself and deal with the consequences!"
Shinsei touched his nose, his smile somewhat awkward.
"Prepare yourself. Inform all nations that you will become the new Hokage in two weeks."
"Is it in such a hurry? Teacher, please guide me a little longer."
"I can't take it! You'll have to deal with these things yourself! Shizune!"
Shizune looked over.
"Notify all villages that the Hokage ceremony will be held in Shinsei in 15 days."
"Yes, Lady Tsunade."
Tsunade looked at Hiruko again. "And you! Where have you been all these years?"
Hiruko a little nervous and stammered as he began to recount his experiences over the years. After listening, Tsunade didn't think there was anything wrong with it. Since it was Shinsei who brought him back, she had to give him face.
She stood up and slapped Hiruko's thin body. "Since Jiraiya is in Konoha right now, let's get together, all of us childhood friends."
Hiruko flattered that Tsunade called her a friend. You see, she had been ignored since childhood, and the original intention of inventing the Chimera Technique was to prove herself and be able to hold her head high in front of Jiraiya, Tsunade and the others.
Faced with Tsunade's sudden friendship, Hiruko felt that his life had been fulfilled and almost shed tears.
Tsunade dismissively. "Let's go, let's go for a drink!"
Shizune quickly intervened, saying, " Lady Tsunade, there are also these documents!"
Tsunade casually pointed at Shinsei: "Leave it all to him."
Shinsei sighed helplessly, and could only arrange things before starting to deal with the pile of documents on the table.
As time Tenten by, the villagers of Konoha were discussing it more and more enthusiastically. Tsunade was deeply loved by the villagers as Hokage, so they felt quite sorry for Tsunade resignation.
However, at the same time, her disciple Shinsei succeeded her as Hokage —this person, known as the strongest genius in Konoha, had already demonstrated his extraordinary talent.
With the declassification of some documents in the past few days, everyone has gained a more comprehensive understanding of the new Hokage.
Unbeknownst to many, Shinsei had become one of the world's top players.
What the villagers talked about most was that the daimyo's envoy had been left stranded in Konoha for several days, something that had never happened before. The villagers were both worried and hopeful about the future of Konoha.
In a luxurious courtyard, a man wearing a top hat slammed his fist on the table and shouted curses:
"Lawless! Lawless! Does Shinsei even respect the Daimyo? I've already been here for four days! And he still doesn't intend to meet me! Is Konoha rebelling?!"
The official serving nearby quickly comforted him, "Don't worry, sir. Be careful not to upset yourself. Perhaps Lord Shinsei is just too busy!"
"Busy? Is there anything more important than receiving this envoy? They're plotting a rebellion! No, this envoy will write to the daimyo right now."
An official serving nearby hurriedly intervened, saying, "Your Excellency, please don't add fuel to the fire. Shinsei is not even 16 years old yet; you can't afford to get angry with a child."
The envoy became even angrier. "Becoming Hokage at 16? Does he really think our Land of Fire has no talent left? Konoha is getting worse with each generation."
Go quickly and tell Shinsei to come here to see me, or I won't stay in Konoha anymore and will return to the capital immediately.
Helpless, the official could only Earth Flow a gloomy face, making his way to the Hokage Building. Unexpectedly, before he even got close to the Hokage's office, he was stopped by the Anbu.
After receiving the report from the Anbu, he quickly returned. " The Lord Hokage doesn't have time. He'll let you know when he'll be able to see you."
Faced with the cold-blooded attitude of the Anbu, the official lost his temper and could only return to the messenger's side once more.
The daimyo's envoy smashed his teacup. "Rebellion! Konoha has rebelled! I'm going back to the capital right now to tell the daimyo that Konoha has rebelled!"
The official trembled with fear and hurriedly said to the messenger, "Sir, please keep your voice down!"
"What am I afraid of? Konoha is in such a state! Isn't it obvious?"
The official whispered in the envoy's ear, "My lord! Do you think the Daimyo's ninja strength is enough to deal with Konoha? If Konoha really rebels, can the Daimyo quell the rebellion with his power?"
The envoy was taken aback, as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head, instantly sobering him up. His anger vanished, replaced by a chilling feeling from the depths of his being. He trembled slightly, his legs gave way, and he slumped into a chair.
At this moment, he was forced to confront a question: could the Land of Fire truly command Konoha? Konoha was like the sharpest blade in the world, but could the Daimyo truly wield it?
As a core official of the Land of Fire, he was well aware of the power possessed by the Daimyo. This power was utterly insignificant in the face of Konoha.
This issue has been raised with the Daimyo before, in an attempt to limit Konoha's development, but these efforts usually come to nothing in the end.
The higher-ups of the Land of Fire gradually got used to this way of getting along. After all, although Konoha had its own will, it had always adhered to tradition and was quite polite and courteous to the Daimyo.
But now it seems that the situation I feared most is about to unfold.
Thinking of this, he decided that he must meet with Shinsei and tell him that Konoha losing the support of the Land of Fire was like a tree losing its roots, destined not to go far.
He still has a chance! According to tradition, before becoming Hokage, one must be appointed by the Daimyo, and this is also his opportunity.
Shinsei sat in his office, receiving wave after wave of visitors. He had no intention of accepting the title bestowed by a daimyo. Based on his experience from his previous life, "The emperor is the one with the strongest army."
The Hokage clearly commands the strongest military force in the Land of Fire, yet he still insists on placing a leader above him. He's not Hashirama Senju; he doesn't have such naive ideas.
Since he intends to become Hokage, the Land of Fire will operate according to his wishes, and all obstacles in his path will be swept into the dustbin of history.