"Next!" Shinsei stretched and gestured for Anbu Ninja to call in the next visitor.
Unexpectedly, it wasn't a visitor who walked in, but a group of his friends. Naruto walked over and put his arm around Shinsei's neck. "It's so hard to see you these days! Is being Hokage this busy?"
"Not really," Shinsei explained with a smile, "It's just that too many people want to see me, the young Hokage."
Since Shinsei judged a nobleman, and given his recent refusal to meet with the daimyo's envoy, countless people have wanted to see this future Hokage.
In particular, this Hokage possesses immense strength, almost like another Hashirama Senju reborn. They pledge allegiance to Shinsei while simultaneously testing the new Hokage's attitude.
Shinsei had no other choice but to receive these endless streams of visitors—he had to give them a chance to pledge their loyalty.
There's a saying that goes, "I may not remember who came, but I will definitely remember who didn't." This is also an opportunity for Shinsei to test many people.
Those who have visited you are not necessarily your own people, but those who haven't visited you will be subject to Shinsei's scrutiny.
Ino walked up to Shinsei and naturally took his arm. Hinata, pretending not to see, naturally moved to the other side.
Ino's eyes crinkled into crescents as she smiled, "I never imagined Shinsei would become Hokage so soon. Compared to you, I feel like I've just graduated from the Ninja Academy."
Ya had a different opinion. "That's different. Shinsei has been much more mature than us since he was little. His behavior has been like that of an adult since he was a child."
This statement resonated with many classmates. Shinsei was much more mature than his peers from a young age, and everyone benefited greatly from his help.
If we were to ask who among these classmates would be the least surprising to become Hokage, everyone would unhesitatingly choose Shinsei.
Shinsei has been incredibly strong since childhood, leaving everyone else far behind.
Even now, while they are still following their teacher on missions, Shinsei is already able to hold his own against Madara Uchiha.
"I want to become Hokage too!" Naruto suddenly shouted, swinging his fist.
Shinsei smiled and said, "Then you'd better work hard! If you're good enough, I'll consider making you my successor."
Hearing Shinsei say that, Naruto jumped up excitedly. "That's great! I'll definitely work hard!"
This gathering was an internal reunion for Hokage Shinsei, and it was held at Yakiniku Q.
The owner of Yakiniku Q personally came to greet him, his Kakuzu crinkling with laughter. Ever since Shinsei's power grew stronger, everyone around him had become kind, and no one spoke ill of him except for his enemies.
"Cheers! Congratulations to Shinsei on becoming Hokage!" Many students raised their drinks.
"Thank you everyone! Cheers!" Shinsei downed his drink in one gulp.
Ino used her chopsticks to flip the grilled meat, constantly adding it to Shinsei's bowl; not to be outdone, Hinata poured Shinsei a drink.
Kiba secretly nudged Naruto next to him. Naruto turned his head and saw Kiba secretly gesturing towards Shinsei.
Naruto looked over in confusion, but found nothing unusual, so he continued to eat the meat heartily.
Ino added more grilled meat to Shinsei's bowl, while Hinata added some vegetables to Shinsei's bowl.
The two of them stopped eating and started putting food into Shinsei's bowl as if they were having a competition.
Kiba nudged Naruto next to him again. Naruto looked over and saw that Shinsei's bowl was piled high with grilled meat, but Shinsei hadn't touched it.
Naruto didn't notice anything unusual and wondered if Kiba meant Shinsei couldn't eat and wanted him to share the load?
I noticed that Shinsei didn't touch his chopsticks; he's probably just too tired these past few days and has no appetite.
As a good brother, Naruto naturally wanted to help Shinsei share the burden. He stood up, picked up Shinsei's bowl, and shoveled the grilled meat into his own bowl.
Kiba was stunned by Naruto's actions; he simply couldn't believe what Naruto was thinking.
Shinsei didn't care; Ino and Hinata's subtle competition put him in a very passive position. It was Naruto's actions that broke the deadlock.
Shinsei shoveled the remaining grilled meat from his bowl into Naruto's bowl. "Eat more, you need to be healthy to become Hokage."
Naruto's connection between eating barbecue and becoming Hokage, especially coming from Shinsei, who is about to become Hokage, is particularly convincing.
He mumbled through his mouth, stuffing grilled meat into his mouth, "I know! Shinsei, you're so strong and eat so much, I need to eat more too, so I can become Hokage someday!"
Ino watched Naruto wolf down his food, her beautiful eyes practically spitting fire.
If it weren't for everyone watching, especially Shinsei, she would have definitely punched Naruto out of everything he ate.
Hinata lowered her head, her face flushed. Her actions just now were completely unlike her usual behavior.
Whenever she was next to Ino, she always had a strange sense of indomitable spirit: she would rather lose to anyone else than to her.
As Sakura served food to Sasuke, she glanced at Shinsei, Ino, and the other two, her curiosity practically overflowing.
These "secrets" of the new Hokage have already spread throughout Konoha, and now there's even another person from the Hokage to be the main character.
However, Shinsei has never made any official statements or done anything outrageous. These rumors are still unresolved and are still brewing.
A class reunion ended in a lively yet eerie atmosphere.
As Shikamaru was leaving, he asked Shinsei, "When are you free?"
"What's wrong? Is something the matter?"
Shikamaru touched his hair. "What a hassle! My father wants to visit you."
Shinsei calculated the time and said, "No need for that. I'll just go to your house."
Shikamaru nodded and led Shinsei home.
Previously, if Shikamaru's father needed to speak with him privately, he would have Shinsei visit him. But now the roles are reversed, and it is Shikaku Nara who needs to pay a visit.
Shikamaru pushed open the door and called out to his father, who was sitting on the sofa, "Father, Shinsei is here."
Shikaku hurriedly stood up from the sofa, rolled her eyes at her son, and said, "Why didn't you tell me? That was so rude!"
Shinsei smiled and explained, "I told him not to notify them. I'm not that particular, nor do I need to go to such trouble. I just suddenly decided to visit and didn't bring a gift, I'm really sorry."
Shikaku Nara hurriedly waved his hand and said, " Lord Shinsei 're too kind! I'm truly ashamed! Please have a seat!"
Shikamaru's mother quickly placed a cup of tea on the table. Knowing that his father and Shinsei had something to say, Shikamaru left the room with his mother.
After everyone else was in the room, Shinsei took a sip of tea and asked with a smile, "Is there something you want to tell me, Shikaku?"
Shikaku nodded, his expression somewhat serious:
"Actually, I've wanted to talk to Lord Shinsei for a long time. Some things are easier to say in private."
I can tell from these past few days that Lord Shinsei has some ideas.
As subordinates, we shouldn't be asking so many questions, but Lord Shinsei's approach is so different from tradition that it inevitably makes your subordinates have some doubts.
So, I'd like to speak with Lord Shinsei. Could you tell me what you envision Konoha becoming?
Or, to put it another way, what kind of world do you want it to become?