Writing a Diary in the Shinobi World, and the Kunoichi Are Shocked

Hearing this, Tsunade couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled in her heart.

?Just earlier in the day, Night Star had said he didn't want to be entangled with the trivial matters of the Hokage and wanted to hand the position of the Fifth Hokage over to her.

Why now, then, did he bring up such a question?

After going through so many things, Tsunade had come to understand one thing: every word and action of Night Star had its purpose, even if she couldn't see it at first glance, it was always there.

Tsunade was smart and chose to remain silent at this moment.

The current head of the Uchiha clan, Setsuna, spoke up in a deep voice.

"This time, in purging the criminals of Konoha, our Uchiha clan has contributed greatly. Moreover, even if it's to make up for the grievances our Uchiha clan has suffered over the past few decades, it should be our turn to take the position of Hokage. I propose that Uchiha Night Star become the Hokage!"

As soon as Setsuna finished speaking, Tobirama Senju immediately furrowed his brows and said in a displeased tone,

"I object."

Among those present, almost everyone had to give Tobirama Senju some face. After all, although he was already dead, he had been the Second Hokage of Konoha during his lifetime, the brother of the God of Shinobi.

Only Uchiha Setsuna paid no heed to this.

When Tobirama was alive, he had openly clashed with him. Now, even if one was alive and the other dead, so what?

Who said you couldn't argue with a dead person?

Uchiha Setsuna snorted coldly and looked at Tobirama with pride, saying,

"Second Hokage, if it weren't for your wrong decisions back then, how could Konoha have fallen to this state? If you ask me, you'd better not speak on the matter of selecting the new Hokage, lest you embarrass yourself!"

Tobirama's expression darkened. He wanted to retort but found himself at a loss for words.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado had all been his students.

The crimes these people had committed over the years made Tobirama feel that he too was at fault.

He already carried this sense of guilt, and now, to refute Setsuna's words would be too shameless.

Moreover,

Tobirama glanced at Night Star, thinking that from his few interactions with the boy, if Night Star really wanted to become Hokage, he wouldn't go through something like a vote. He would just take the position directly.

With Night Star is relationship with his granddaughter and the backing of the Uchiha clan, who in Konoha would dare to say no now?

Tobirama understood.

It seemed that Night Star is intentions lay elsewhere.

Well, he was about to return to the Pure Land anyway. What harm was there in playing along with the boy for one last act?

With this in mind, Tobirama suddenly raised his hand and slammed it on the floor, erupting in anger.

"In any case, I disagree! The position of Hokage must not be taken by an Uchiha!"

"Is that so..."

Faced with Tobirama's fierce words, Night Star simply smiled noncommittally and turned to the three heads of the Ino-Shika-Cho clans, asking with a smile,

"What do the three of you think?"

Shikaku Nara furrowed his brows, seemingly deep in thought, while Inoichi Yamanaka wore a similar expression.

Choza Akimichi, however, suddenly spoke up.

"Everyone, I have something to say."

"Please go ahead, Head Akimichi."

Choza stood up, his bulky frame resembling a small mountain. With a simple and honest expression, he scratched his head and said,

"Our Akimichi clan isn't good at thinking. These kinds of matters are usually left to the Nara clan to handle."

"But this time, isn't it obvious?"

Hearing this, Shikaku couldn't help but chuckle.

"Then tell us, how is it obvious?"

"It's simple," Choza said with a hearty laugh.

"The requirements for becoming Hokage are just two things: personal strength and the will to protect the village."

"In terms of strength, no offense to everyone here, but only Lady Tsunade could probably hold her own against Night Star for a few rounds."

Hearing the phrase "hold her own for a few rounds," Tsunade's thoughts suddenly drifted, and a blush spread across her cheeks.

Fortunately, no one noticed, and Choza continued,

"As for the will to protect the village... Night Star may not seem to have it, but everything he's done has been for the benefit of the village."

"He hasn't been blinded by hatred and chose the most stable, least conspicuous way to end this incident. This is the kind of mindset a Hokage must have."

"Since Night Star meets all the requirements, why can't he become Hokage?"

Shikaku and Inoichi, hearing the usually straightforward Choza speak such philosophical words, both had an epiphany.

That's right.

They had overcomplicated things.

Setting aside everything—Night Star is Uchiha heritage, his killing of the Third Hokage, his youth, and lack of experience—and just looking at his actions,

Wasn't he exactly the kind of Hokage that the crumbling Konoha desperately needed right now?

With this in mind, Shikaku and Inoichi exchanged glances and then said in unison,

"We disagree with the Second Hokage. We support Uchiha Night Star as the Fifth Hokage."

Having received the answer he wanted, Night Star nodded in satisfaction and then smiled.

"Thank you for your support, but I won't be becoming Hokage."

Everyone was stunned, except for Tobirama, who wore an expression that said, "I knew it."

Shikaku frowned slightly and asked in confusion,

"If you don't want to be Hokage, then why..."

"Whether I become Hokage or not isn't important," Night Star waved his hand dismissively.

"What's important is whether you support me or not."

Hearing this, Shikaku couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head.

So, after all this, Night Star was just testing their attitudes.

But then again, he couldn't blame Night Star for being cautious.

After all, under Hiruzen's leadership over the years, the Uchiha clan had suffered many injustices, and the Ino-Shika-Cho clans had also been involved.

If it were him, he would also take this rare opportunity to confirm things.

"Then if you're not going to be Hokage, who will?"

Hearing Shikaku's question, Night Star pointed at Tsunade, who was sitting below.

"The granddaughter of the First Hokage, one of the Sannin, a powerful figure who, despite her love for gambling and drinking, will surely make an excellent Hokage."

Hearing this, Tobirama frowned slightly and looked at Tsunade, scolding her in the tone of a strict elder.

"How did you pick up such bad habits, just like my brother? You need to quit them immediately."

Everyone was speechless, thinking, "Is that really the point we should be focusing on?"

Shikaku thought for a moment and felt that having Tsunade as the Fifth Hokage was actually a perfect choice.

As a medical ninja who saved lives, and with her beauty, Tsunade was well-loved by the villagers of Konoha.

As one of the Sannin, her strength was beyond question.

Most importantly, with the Senju clan now gone, Tsunade was essentially a civilian ninja.

From a neutral standpoint, she wouldn't favor any particular clan, nor would she commit the kind of power-abusing crimes that Hiruzen had.

After considering these points, Shikaku immediately nodded.

"I think it's a good idea."

As Tsunade's great-uncle, Tobirama naturally wouldn't oppose his granddaughter becoming Hokage either.

"I agree as well."

Seeing that everyone was waiting for his response, Uchiha Setsuna reluctantly waved his hand.

"If Night Star says so, how can I oppose it? Our Uchiha clan also supports Tsunade as the Fifth Hokage."

Night Star walked up to Tsunade and smiled.

"From today onward, you are the Fifth Hokage of Konoha."

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