Chapter 108 : High Level Meeting
"Tsunade, we are glad you've returned," Koharu began, her tone serious. "Now, the village needs stability. You are the best candidate to take over as the Fifth Hokage."
Tsunade sighed, already dreading the conversation. This why she was hesitant to come here in the first place. Though she said earlier that she ain't becoming the Hokage but that the point of saying that to a little kid like Shika or even Jiraiya for that matter.
The real people who wants her to be the Hokage are this elders and probably the Daimiyo.
"I'm not interested in becoming Hokage. I agreed to return to the village, nothing more," she said bluntly.
The elders were taken aback. They hadn't realized that Tsunade had no intention of accepting the position. They turn to Jiraiya to asked what was going on but Jiraiya just averted his gaze like they he wasn't even present their.
Seeing this a twitch appear at both of their's face but they calm down, right now making Tsunade take the position for Hokage was more important.
Homura leaned forward. "Tsunade, the village is still recovering from the attack. We need strong leadership, and you are the only one qualified for the job."
Before Tsunade could respond, Jiraiya, who had been sitting silently next to her, spoke up. "You're wasting your breath, trust me. I've been trying to convince her for days. She won't budge."
Both at this snap at Jiraiya, looking at him with pointy monster eyes like saying, ' If you are not helping out then just keep your mouth shut…' Hmph…
Just then, Danzo entered the room, his expression as unreadable as ever. He had been informed of the meeting and decided to join in, knowing the Hokage seat was the topic of discussion. Danzo took his place at the table, carefully observing the room.
"Ah, Danzo," Homura greeted him. "We were discussing the future of Konoha's leadership."
Danzo's eyes flicked toward Tsunade, but he didn't say anything immediately. He was against her becoming Hokage, well he was against anyone becoming Hokage except him honestly, but remained silent now that she was refusing. If Tsunade declined, there might be an opportunity for him though there was also Jiraiya and the Daimyo who wanted either Tsunade or Jiraiya to take the position.
"Tsunade," Koharu said again, more insistent this time, "the village needs someone like you. You must understand the weight of this position. You are the only one who can take this position right now."
Tsunade leaned back in her chair, crossing her arms. "I understand perfectly well. But I'm not taking it. Find someone else."
Jiraiya chuckled lightly at her stubbornness but added, "And I'm also not interested in becoming Hokage, so don't even think about suggesting that again. I'm much better suited for fieldwork."
The tension in the room grew as the conversation went back and forth. Both elders pressed on, trying to convince either Tsunade or Jiraiya to take up the position. Danzo sat quietly, observing their refusal with mild interest. The longer they denied, the better his chances.
"Someone needs to lead the village," Homura stated firmly, his voice growing more authoritative. "This cannot go on much longer."
Tsunade rubbed her temples, growing tired of the debate. "Fine," she said suddenly, catching everyone off guard. "I'll oversee the village for now. I'll guide the office and make sure things don't fall apart. But that doens't mean that I am the Hokage, its only temporary and there is also a condition—" she said knowing that this old fossils don't let her go if she dont do this but then she put a raised a finger, grinning mischievously, "there's one condition."
The elders and Jiraiya stared at her, waiting for her to continue. Even Danzo, who had remained silent so far, seemed curious.
"I want a certain Nara under my command," she said with a sly smile.
"Nara…?" The two elders asked and Danzo frowned.
"Shikaku's nefew, Shika Nara. He's the only one who can help me with the work. I won't take no for an answer."
Jiraiya's face fell, and he groaned, "Poor kid, he's never going to forgive me for dragging him back."
The elders exchanged glances, not entirely sure why she would make such a request. Koharu raised an eyebrow. "Shika Nara? Why him?"
Tsunade's grin widened. "He's clever and knows how to get things done, have good medical knowledge and…" Tsunade pause making others expecting some big reveal while Jiraiya was sweating bullets, if Tsunade said anything about the kid's unique powers then it will be troublesome…
"…And, I think he'll keep me entertained while I deal with all the boring paperwork."
Jiraiya sighed, shaking his head. "You're going to make his life miserable, aren't you?"
Tsunade didn't deny it, still smiling mischievously.
Danzo, who had been watching quietly, frowned slightly. He wasn't happy with the turn of events, but there was little he could say now that Tsunade had agreed to guide the village.
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"So that what happened…" Jiraiya said to Shika who just came to Hokage office, Shika after hearing what just happened had his eyes twitching with irritation and anger.
He glare at Tsunade but the busty blond shrugged it off like it was nothing, certainly all that experience from handling those debt collectors was doing wonders to her thic skin.
"Brat, I want you to see at the Hokage next morning sharp. Don't be late…" Tsunade chirped with happy tone.
"Don't you feel shame bully a kid like me ?" Shika retorted.
"Kid ?
Madara's ass…
If you are a kid then those council members are angles send by Sage…."
"Beware… bad karma will haunt you… there will be consequences…"
"I'll take my chances…" Tsunade said with a nonchalant look on her face.
Shika gritted his teeth's at this.
"At Konoha office at 5 Am…"
"What… when I will sleep then ?"
"Sleep ? What's that…" Tsunade shamelessly clean her ears wax with her long lender fingers while ignoring Shika making him curse internally.
Shika had hard time holding back from cursing the wicked woman by now.
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