Chapter 305: Women Only Affect Their Own Sealing Speed

"Tear—"

Inside the Hokage Office, Qianshou Feijian stared intently at the wall calendar, trembling as he tore off yesterday's page.

"Seven days left..."

His voice, unusually, quivered once, as if suppressing an emotion about to surge out.

Lian Ye's six‑month vacation is finally ending! That kid has only one week left before he returns to the Village!

For six months he never had a single gourmet meal; each day he could only survive by taking Soldier's Ration Pills.

Back then Lian Ye said the Soldier's Ration Pill was hard to swallow and thought it was no big deal, but after six months, just seeing the pill made him feel nauseous.

During this period he couldn't even swallow a single pill, so he had to have the ANBU go out to buy a stomach‑nourishing set for him.

"When that kid comes back, let him try to improve the taste and texture of the Soldier's Ration Pill..." Qianshou Feijian murmured, his eyes full of anticipation.

Even if he can't, it doesn't matter; once that kid returns, I'll be able to eat gourmet food every day and won't have idle time to eat Soldier's Ration Pills.

Damn little brat, he's never come back since he left!

He kept hoping Lian Ye would return from his trip to prepare a few meals for him, but ever since Lian Ye left, contact was lost.

From now on, he will strip Lian Ye of the right to leave the Village during his vacation!

Even on holiday, he must stay in the Village and honestly prepare three meals a day for himself.

Six months without gourmet food, plus daily high‑intensity work, has left Qianshou Feijian's complexion markedly gaunt.

Perhaps soon he'll announce his retirement.

He has already put his assessment of Yuanfei Rizhan and Zhi Cun Tuan Zang on the schedule; so far both have performed fairly well, but further observation is needed.

"After retirement I could finally travel with that kid..."

In truth, Qianshou Feijian also wants to travel and enjoy life, but his older brother's sudden death placed the Village's burden squarely on his shoulders.

Especially when the first Ninja World War broke out, the load on his shoulders grew heavier, leaving no time for rest.

Even oxen and horses know to rest when tired, let alone Qianshou Feijian.

Once the Third Hokage is chosen, he can proudly retire and enjoy his golden years.

In his youth he fought the Uchiha, and after the hard‑won end of the war he helped establish the Village, then had to handle state affairs for his older brother and keep watch over the Uchiha Clan.

Then his older brother died, becoming the Second Hokage and starting the ox‑and‑horse life.

Qianshou Feijian finally understood why Lian Ye refuses to become Hokage. With that kid's temperament, he could never be willing to handle paperwork.

"Hmph, that kid." Qianshou Feijian shook his head helplessly; not wanting to take the Hokage role is fine, as long as he's willing to protect the Village.

"Knock knock knock—"

At that moment, the office door was gently knocked.

"Come in."

"Teacher, you called for me?" Zhi Cun Tuan Zang entered the office; earlier the ANBU had come to his house to inform Teacher Feijian that they were looking for him.

"Lian Ye is about to return." Qianshou Feijian didn't immediately state his purpose, but instead brought up Lian Ye.

Tuan Cang's eyes flickered; he didn't understand the teacher's meaning.

That bastard Lian Ye is finally returning to the Village; during this time he's been busy handling tasks assigned by the teacher, with no time to accompany Zhuan Qin Xiaochun on missions.

As a result, Xiaochun was ambushed alone during a mission, suffered serious injuries, and is now still recuperating at home.

Tuan Cang felt a bit guilty about this; had he accompanied Xiaochun, this situation wouldn't have occurred.

Seeing Tuan Cang silent, Qianshou Feijian said softly, "You know what? I originally wanted Lian Ye to become Hokage, but he refused and recommended you for the role..."

Upon hearing this, Tuan Cang's pupils suddenly contracted, a look of disbelief flashing across his face; he hadn't expected Lian Ye to recommend him to the teacher!

His feelings were mixed; he'd always regarded Lian Ye as his greatest rival, never imagining Lian Ye would voluntarily step aside and leave the position for him.

"Lian Ye..."

That bastard doesn't seem as terrible as he imagined.

Qianshou Feijian stepped in front of Tuan Cang, gently patted his shoulder, "Tuan Cang, work hard; actually, compared to the monkey… I have more confidence in you."

"Got it, Teacher!" Tuan Cang's eyes reddened, his emotions pouring out, "I will never disappoint your expectations!"

Not only is Lian Ye willing to voluntarily give up the Hokage position for himself, but even the teacher sees him as worthy!

Seeing this, Qianshou Feijian nodded appreciatively, "I believe you can surpass the monkey and become an outstanding Hokage in the future!"

After the words of encouragement, Tuan Cang began daydreaming about his own Hokage scenario.

When Tuan Cang left, brimming with vigor, Qianshou Feijian said to the ANBU, "Go fetch Yuanfei Rizhan."

Shortly after, Yuanfei Rizhan entered the office.

A similar scene began to replay...

"Teacher, you called for me?"

"Monkey, I've seen your work these past days, very good."

"Thank you for the praise, Teacher!" Rizhan seemed a bit elated.

"Keep up the effort; I believe you can surpass Tuan Cang and become an outstanding Hokage in the future."

"Got it, Teacher!" Rizhan's eyes welled up, equally moved.

I have to say, the two truly are close friends; even their reactions are identical.

As Rizhan left, excited, Qianshou Feijian gazed out the window and murmured softly, "Don't blame me; only competition provides motivation."

Although he now wishes to retire early, he cannot rush the selection of a successor; it requires multifaceted, multi‑angle observation.

Only an outstanding Hokage can lead the Village to prosperity; otherwise the Village could fall into an irredeemable abyss.

Both were disciples he has cultivated since childhood, so naturally he doesn't want them to make wrong choices after becoming Hokage.

If Lian Ye were willing to take the Hokage role, he wouldn't have such trouble.

"One final week left..." Qianshou Feijian's eyes filled with anticipation; soon he could finally taste the long‑desired gourmet food.

Agreeing to let Lian Ye leave the Village for half a year was the most wrong decision he has ever made in his life!

……

"Uncle Hashirama, don't be afraid, Mizuto Ayi has always been very gentle," Lian Ye kept comforting the nearly terrified Hashirama all the way.

Indeed, it's my fault for forgetting Mizuto Ayi's instructions, but Uncle Hashirama spends every day with Lord Ban; doesn't that carry any responsibility?

If he truly cared about Mizuto Ayi, he wouldn't need me to remind him at all!

Anyway, Lian Ye has already thought up his response to Mizuto Ayi.

As for Uncle Hashirama?

He can only pray for his own blessings!

Senju Hashirama: "……"

Heh, Mito Clan is just being gentle to you.

He now only wants to get back to the Village quickly, to explain the whole chain of events to Mito Clan; you really can't blame him—if anyone is to be blamed, it's Lian Ye for forgetting the matter.

Madara Uchiha stared at Hashirama's frightened look and let out a disdainful snort.

True strongmen disdain marriage; women only affect the speed of their seal formation!