I just want to be lazy, I was forced to become Hokage

Chapter 334 Old Patriarch, have you heard of [Wood Release]?

Selecting Nara to become Hokage is in line with the fundamental interests of the Nara clan, and it is also a plan that Nara Shikano had for a long time.

As early as after the Battle of Platycodon City, Nara Shikano asked the ninjas in the family to publicize the reputation of Nara Langui in Platycodon City. Even the children in the Platycodon Orphanage had heard of "Nara Langui protects the town." related rumors.

All this is to increase Nara Langui's personal prestige and pave the way for him to become Hokage.

However, although Nara Kano has long wanted Nara Langui to become Hokage.

However, considering Nara Langui's age, the old patriarch did not set his goal on the "Fourth Hokage" before, but focused his energy on the distant position of the Fifth Hokage.

According to common sense, the time interval between power transfers between Hokage is about "twenty years".

More than twenty years later, Nara Langui was in the middle of his thirties, and his body, experience, quality, ability, chakra... almost all aspects of it had reached the peak of being a ninja.

Competing for the position of the Fifth Hokage during this golden period is undoubtedly the safest choice.

But what Nara Shikano never expected was that Nara Langui would become famous in one battle during the Third Ninja War, and almost single-handedly reversed Konoha's external situation.

Villages such as Sunagakure, Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Kirigakure all suffered heavy losses at the hands of the Black Shadow. Some villages even had their strategic power of "tailed beasts" taken away directly by Nara Langui.

After a war, Nara Langui became the top pillar of Konoha!

If that's the case, it wouldn't be a bad idea to advance the "Hokage Selection" plan.

If Nara Langui really becomes the Fourth Hokage, then his age disadvantage at this time will become a huge age advantage after becoming Hokage!

The position of Hokage is not a "democracy" or a "term system", but an absolute "life-long system".

Generally speaking, as long as there is no accidental death, Hokage can work as Hokage from the moment he becomes Hokage until death!

Nara Langui is indeed not very old.

This means that once he becomes Hokage, he will rule Konoha for an unprecedentedly long time!

Under the leadership of such a Hokage, regardless of the overall development of Konoha, the overall level of the Nara clan will make great progress under the protection of the name of Hokage.

Just like what Hiruzen Sarutobi did to the Sarutobi clan.

It’s not that Nara Shikano wanted Nara to take the honors for personal gain.

Just the name "Hokage" itself symbolizes absolute power.

Even if the Nara clan does not actively seek trouble, other forces will try to reduce conflicts with the Nara clan as much as possible.

And given the nature of the Nara clan, would it be possible for the Nara ninjas to look for trouble?

all in all.

If Nara Langui really became Hokage, the significance and effect would be unimaginable...

Nara Shikano poured himself a cup of hot tea and fell into deep thought, one thought after another flashing through his mind.

'With Lan Gui's age, it is indeed a bit young to become the Fourth Hokage, but Namikaze Minato who competes with him is also very young. ’

'Except for the factor of age, there is no difference in all aspects of ability requirements between Lan Gui and Namikaze Minato. They are even better than Namikaze Minato in terms of strength level and war achievements! ’

'There are not too many ninjas in the village who are qualified to run for the Fourth Hokage. The most difficult opponent among them, apart from Namikaze Minato, is probably Orochimaru, one of the three ninjas! ’

'Orochimaru...'

Nara Langui didn't know that the old patriarch had thought about a lot of things in a short period of time, and even considered how to "solve" some competitors for him.

Watching the old patriarch pouring tea, Nara Langui also silently raised the tea cup in his hand, replaced the wine with tea, and toasted to the old patriarch to express his gratitude.

The support from the family seems to be a matter of course, but Nara Langui will not accept the goodwill from the family without psychological burden.

Just like he shared his self-developed techniques with his family time and time again, he gained benefits from the family again and again.

Reciprocating a favor and developing cooperation is the long-term solution.

After coming back to his senses, Nara Kano also raised his tea cup and drank it down with the new clan leader.

"Lan Gui, now that we have determined the target plan, we must start taking action now."

Kano Nara revealed the contents of his plan to the new clan leader.

"You 'me' are still in the Country of Yu. It will take some time before you can return to the village. The village will be left to us first."

The "we" Nara Kano said refers to him and Tsunade.

Although I don’t know how Nara Langui “conquered” this Thousand-Armed Princess.

But when it comes to the position of Hokage, there is no way Nara Kano will let go of Tsunade Hime, a once-in-a-lifetime excellent opponent.

Nara Langui's own strength and prestige are the "basic basis" of the plan. The Nara clan, the Yamanaka clan and the Akimichi clan are the "main forces" of the plan, while the Senju clan who will join later are the "new force".

Although over the past few decades, the Senju clan's reputation in Konoha has gradually faded away, unlike the other founding clan, the Uchiha.

But no Konoha ninja can ignore the existence of the Senju clan, especially on such a major event as "competition for Hokage"!

Senju Hashirama established Konoha.

Thousands of hands lay the foundation for development.

Today's top leaders of Konoha, including the third generation Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, have slowly grown up with the support of the Senju clan!

It can be said that Nara Langui "got" Tsunade-hime, and then "got" the Senju clan, which basically reduced the difficulty level of the task of "becoming Hokage" by at least one-fifth, or even more.

Nara Shikano plans to first call on the Nara, Yamanaka, Akimichi, and Senju ninjas to continuously build momentum for Nara's promotion in the village.

At least the two names "Nara Langui" and "Fourth Hokage" must be connected together.

If it weren't for the fact that the third Hokage has not officially decided to establish a new Hokage.

Nara Kano wants to help Nara Langui get a "Fourth Hokage Nominated" status in advance!

During the period of the First Hokage and the Second Hokage, Konoha's rules for the succession of "Hokage" were relatively simple, and they were basically designated unilaterally by the previous Hokage.

But by the time of the Third Hokage, there were many more requirements to become Hokage.

The three most important links are "Hokage Nomination", "Daimyo Recognition" and "Jounin Confidence Vote".

It's not difficult to get "Naruto Nomination".

With the strength and reputation of Nara Rengui, and the combined strength of the Inar, Deer, Butterfly, and Senju clans, if this fails to get a small "Hokage nomination", Nara Shikano might as well find a cemetery to bury himself. !

The link of "Damyo recognition" is not very important.

Just like Nara Kano once explained to Nara Langui.

When there is no conflict between Konoha and the daimyo, everyone listens to the daimyo.

When there is a conflict between Konoha and the Daimyo, everyone has to listen to the Hokage.

Unless there is something wrong with the daimyo's brain, he will never give Konoha eye drops on matters like the "Fourth Hokage Campaign".

Not to mention that the Nara clan, who are proficient in pharmacology, still have considerable influence among the officials of the Land of Fire.

As for the final "jounin vote of confidence"...

Generally speaking.

As long as you get the "Hokage nomination" and go through the "Daimyo recognition", becoming the Hokage is a sure thing, and the "Jounin vote of confidence" is basically a formality.

But this time it was different.

The competition for the position of Konoha's fourth generation Hokage is too fierce.

There is basically no need to worry about those inconsequential competitors, such as the heads of powerful clans such as Hyuga Hizashi and Uchiha Fugaku.

But the remaining two.

Orochimaru.

Namikaze Minato.

Regardless of certain "off-site factors", there is no doubt that these two have the qualifications and abilities to become Hokage!

The same is true for Nara Langui.

In Nara Kano's opinion, the final candidate for the fourth generation Hokage should be born between Nara Langui, Namikaze Minato and Orochimaru.

This way.

The weight of the "jounin vote of confidence" has been greatly increased!

Nara Shikano had a premonition that it was very likely that the village would not be able to decide on the final candidate for the fourth generation until after the "jounin voting" was over.

Then the problem becomes simple.

Get the Hokage nomination first, and then get as many votes as possible in the Jonin voting!

"Lan Gui."

Nara Shikano told all his thoughts and plans, and then took the initiative to suggest.

“It’s an odd thing to say, but it’s best to be able to beat a competitor ‘publicly’ if it’s convenient.

"In this way, the pressure of campaigning will be reduced a lot."

Konoha has several ninjas who are qualified to become the Fourth Hokage this time.

Under the premise that the difference in conditions between them is not very obvious.

The factors that affect who can become Hokage mainly focus on "strength".

No matter what.

Shadow basically symbolizes the face of a ninja village, and it also basically represents the highest combat power of a ninja village!

If Nara Rengui can publicly defeat all competitors...

Then it is estimated that no one can compete with him for the fourth generation.

Nara Shikaku knew that his request might be a bit harsh.

Although in his opinion, his little clan leader is definitely the best.

However, Orochimaru has been famous for a long time, and Namikaze Minato has a solid foundation for advancing and retreating. Neither of them is a simple character that is easy to solve.

But this is how difficult it is to become Hokage, isn't it?

To the old patriarch's surprise, Nara Langui did not nod in agreement with his plan, nor did he shake his head to reject his suggestion. Instead, he asked another somewhat strange question.

"Chief, at this time, I won't hide something from you anymore."

Nara Langui said calmly.

"Sister Tsunade and I plan to have a 'liquidation' with Orochimaru and Shimura Danzo behind him.

"To put it simply, Sister Tsunade and I really want to, well, beat up Orochimaru.

"Do you think this will affect the campaign plans?"

Nara Langui didn't mention Shimura Danzo's handling of it, and the old patriarch didn't ask.

He doesn't like Shimura Danzo, and he doesn't care how he will be treated.

There was just one more thing he was curious about.

"Tsunade-hime plans to fight Orochimaru? But as far as I know, Tsunade-hime hasn't fought with anyone else for a long time, right?"

As the squad leader of the Jonin class, Kano Nara still knows a lot of secret information.

Although he didn't know what kind of trouble Tsunade had encountered, he knew that the other party had not been on the front line of the battle for a long time.

During the three battles, Tsunade has been "sitting at the rear".

Although it is normal for medical ninjas to sit in the rear.

But Tsunade Hime has never been a normal medical ninja.

Konoha ninjas who have experienced the Second Ninja World War all know that Tsunade-hime's reputation is not gained by "milking" one bite at a time, but "hit" with each punch!

Tsunade-hime's strangely powerful steel fist is also a well-known method in Konoha.

If Tsunade-hime hadn't encountered some problem.

Then she would definitely not stay behind and be responsible for the operation of Konoha's medical system.

But now Tsunade-hime plans to fight Orochimaru?

"Um."

Nara Langui groaned.

"Tsunade-hime recently gained a new ability."

"New ability?"

Nara Shikano frowned slightly.

"What is it?"

"Wood Release."

In Nara Langui's view, once Tsunade and Orochimaru fight, it will be impossible to hide Tsunade's [Wood Release] ability.

If this is the case, it is better to inoculate the clan leader in advance to prevent the other party from suffering too much psychological impact.

However, as soon as Nara Langui finished speaking, the room still fell into a deathly silence.

After a long time.

Nara Shikano then slowly spoke.

"Mudun... Lan Gui, the Mudun you are talking about is not the Mudun I understand, right?"

Tsunade Hime + Wood Release, what does this mean?

It means Tsunade-hime is closer to the position of Hokage than anyone else!

From her bloodline, identity, strength, and prestige, Tsunade-hime is more suitable than anyone else to become the Fourth Hokage!

"If the clan leader is thinking of the first generation's wood escape, then don't worry, Tsunade-hime's wood escape level is far inferior to the first generation Hokage."

Nara Langui said quite calmly.

"However, compared to ordinary blood succession limits, such as [Scorching Release] and [Melting Release], Tsunade-hime's [Wood Release] will definitely not be inferior by half."

Nara Kano didn't quite understand why Nara Langui deliberately separated the wood escape of the first Hokage and the wood escape of Tsunade Hime.

He only understood one thing - Tsunade Hime can indeed use Wood Release!

"Tsunade-hime..."

Nara Kano lowered his head and sighed, feeling that the Nara clan's Hokage plan would be postponed again.

"Has she awakened the Senju clan's blood inheritance limited ability?"

"no……"

Nara Langui looked at the old patriarch, thought for a while and still didn't hide anything from him.

"Tsunade-hime learned [Wood Release]."

"L-learned it?"

Nara Shikano was so surprised that he stuttered when he spoke.

"That's [Wood Release]? How do you learn it? Who do you learn it from?"

"……I."