Chapter 209: Do You Want to Become Hokage?

"Uncle, the candidate I recommend is Tuan Cang."

Lian Ye stared into Qianshou Feijian's eyes and said softly.

Compared with Yuanfei Rizhan, he still prefers Zhi Cun Tuan Zang's personality.

Don't be fooled by his unscrupulous means, but precisely that character can lead the Village to prosperity.

One could say Tuan Cang isn't a good person, but he should be able to become a good Hokage.

As a superior, his methods are not problematic.

Ninja are inherently a dark profession; where is there anything so upright about it?

Lian Ye's view of Tuan Cang is based on his current performance, not on the future Mu Ye Nao Wang…

The current Tuan Cang truly loves the Village and is willing to give everything for it.

As for the later Mu Ye Nao Wang's original intention, it has completely changed.

Perhaps he wants to become Hokage too much.

Because his long‑standing wish remained unfulfilled, his actions grew increasingly extreme, leading him to commit a series of incomprehensible deeds.

At first he wanted to protect Konoha, then it became protecting my Konoha!

From being willing to sacrifice everything for the Village to using any means to become Hokage.

Tuan Cang, while constantly pursuing his dream, gradually lost his way and became a pitiful creature manipulated by power.

To become Hokage, he spread the news that Qimu Shuo Mao's mission had failed, hoping to erode his popular support and prevent his candidacy, which ultimately led Qimu Shuo Mao to commit suicide.

To become Hokage, he sent Root to assassinate Yuanfei Rizhan, hoping that Rizhan's death would give him a chance, but the assassination failed.

To become Hokage, when Pain invaded Konoha he chose to hold his forces, calling it preserving the Village's strength, but in fact it was to split Gangshou's faction and prepare for his own ascent to Hokage.

To become Hokage, he harmed the Village's interests.

These actions have already betrayed the original purpose.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang spent his whole life pursuing the Hokage position; a moment of hesitation in his youth caused him to miss the chance, leading him to spend his life in regret and remorse.

These years of Lian Ye's interactions with Tuan Cang have already affirmed him as a person.

He doesn't want the currently passionate Tuan Cang to gradually become the future Mu Ye Nao Wang in his quest to become Hokage…

He wants Qianshou Feijian to give Tuan Cang a chance, a chance to prove himself.

If Tuan Cang truly cannot fill the Hokage role, letting him step down for a replacement is not too late.

Anyway, Qianshou Feijian, that old kid, is still alive, right?

Even if Tuan Cang truly fails, he can be the fallback.

Besides, the current Tuan Cang isn't a fool; once he becomes Hokage he'll surely be diligent, wanting to stay in the office twenty‑four hours a day.

"Tuan Cang?" Qianshou Feijian murmured softly.

During this period he has been secretly observing the performance of several disciples.

Tuan Cang's performance is fairly good—he loves the Village, acts decisively, and with a little guidance could indeed be cultivated as a Hokage Successor.

Without Lian Ye, Tuan Cang truly is a fine candidate for Hokage.

It's just a pity this kid is too outstanding.

So outstanding that with him present, there is no need to consider anyone else.

Qianshou Feijian looked up at Lian Ye at the doorway and said gravely, "Kid, do you want to become Hokage?"

Lian Ye was taken aback by the sudden question, his face blank, a huge question mark appearing over his forehead.

He held it in for a while, then finally spat out a single word.

"What?"

To ask himself such a question—what kind of nonsense is this old kid pulling?

Could this be another test of himself?!

Asking who is fit to be Hokage is just a pretense; the real aim is to trap him into speaking.

If Lian Ye is not mistaken, the surrounding area already has ANBU ambushed; as soon as he says he's willing to become Hokage, countless people will rush in and chop him into pieces.

Hmph, truly the naturally evil Qianshou Feijian!

I've been his cook for so many years, yet he still watches me warily.

Not to mention he originally had no interest in becoming Hokage; this situation makes it even less discussable.

Seeing Lian Ye's constantly changing expression, Qianshou Feijian showed puzzlement, not knowing what the kid was thinking.

He just asked a question; does his face have to look so sour?

Could the wounds he received on the Battlefield be flaring up again?!

"Kid, are you alright?"

Lian Ye looked at Qianshou Feijian's concerned demeanor and inwardly scoffed at how good the old kid's acting was.

He truly is fine now, but as soon as he says he wants to become Hokage, trouble will follow quickly.

"Uncle, I'm fine," Lian Ye shook his head and added, "Also, I'm not interested in the Hokage."

He always believes becoming Hokage is useless; having great personal strength is the true way.

Gangshou is right; only an idiot would become Hokage.

In Lian Ye's view, being Hokage means not only dealing with endless paperwork daily, but also worrying about the Village's affairs of all sizes.

Qianshou Feijian, that old kid, is a perfect example; sometimes he's so busy he practically sleeps in the office, even lacking time to eat.

Isn't this just pure self‑inflicted punishment?

Lian Ye certainly doesn't want to live that kind of life…

Only a guy like Zhi Cun Tuan Zang would labor tirelessly for his dream.

Qianshou Feijian didn't expect Lian Ye to refuse so outright.

You should know that the vast majority of Ninja Academy kids dream of becoming the Hokage.

I thought Lian Ye was the same, but the facts seem different.

"Isn't your dream to become the Hokage?"

Lian Ye gave him a cold glance and said irritably, "Uncle, who told you I want to be the Hokage?"

"What are you after? Is it like you, sitting in the office every day handling endless paperwork, or is it that you have no time to eat because of work?"

Being a ninja already brings on mental issues gradually; becoming the Hokage on top of that would definitely drive you mad!

Qianshou Feijian: "……"

The kid's words are quite reasonable; I am actually at a loss for words.

Lian Ye is speaking of facts he has seen with his own eyes; these are the true portrait of Qianshou Feijian during this period.

"Whoever wants the Hokage position can take it, but I certainly don't want it."

The Hokage role is impossible to assume; I will never be able to in this lifetime.

"Alright, Uncle, I'm done talking with you." He looked at the stack of documents on the desk and said, "Finish the paperwork first, then we can talk."

Saying that, he turned and left the office.

Qianshou Feijian glanced at Lian Ye's departing back, then at the desk piled high with documents.

The kid is right; it seems necessary to put the retirement plan on the schedule.

Before that, focus on assessing Ri Zhan and Tuan Cang; Lian Ye has no hope.

Based on the kid's earlier behavior, he is extremely resistant to becoming the Hokage, to the point that his reasons are strong enough that he wants to retire early.

"Who do you think between Ri Zhan and Tuan Cang is suitable for the Hokage?" Qianshou Feijian said, looking toward the shadows.

The dark division: "……"

Damn, this time it's really a direct hit on me!

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ps: How about this book title? "Hokage: Feijian Family's Uchiha Chu Zi!" (Readers who have seen the original title won't see a change; only those seeing it for the first time get the altered title), yawn yawn yawn… Please help me think of some catchy titles, everyone.