Chapter 338: Congratulations on Becoming Hokage

"Yo, you two are here?"

In the Hokage Office, Lian Ye pushed the door open and saw Tuan Cang and Ri Zhan buried in paperwork.

"Lian Ye, you're here," Ri Zhan lifted his head, revealing that pale face.

After all that, he almost died in the restroom.

"Are you okay? Want to rest a few more days?" Lian Ye, seeing the situation, couldn't help but advise.

He truly feared Ri Zhan might die in the office while reviewing documents, so for his safety he thought it best to let him go home to recuperate.

"N-no, I'm fine," Ri Zhan shook his head, forcing a smile: "I'm much better now."

But to Lian Ye, that smile looked as eerie as a dying person.

"Ignore him, he totally deserves it!"

The silent Tuan Cang suddenly spoke, his voice trembling with anger.

"Tuan Cang, are you okay?" Lian Ye asked cautiously.

"Do you see if I'm okay?" Tuan Cang lifted his head, showing a face as pale as Ri Zhan's.

If it weren't for that bastard Ri Zhan, he wouldn't have needed to suffer this.

When I become Hokage, I'll definitely make Ri Zhan pay.

"Alright, if you can't handle it, go rest!" Qianshou Feijian said at the right moment, his gaze landing on the Lunch Box Lian Ye was carrying.

It's time to eat Horse lunch soon, the two had better be quiet.

He didn't want the two's antics to ruin his appetite.

Tuan Cang and Ri Zhan immediately fell silent, dutifully reviewing the documents.

"Why was the food delivered so early today?" Qianshou Feijian asked curiously.

"That brat Gangshou came looking to share a meal, so I cooked early today," Lian Ye explained while pulling dishes from the Food Box.

He had already seen through Gangshou's little scheming.

"That brat," Qianshou Feijian shook his head helplessly, "always thinking about food."

"Gulu—"

Yuanfei Rizhan and Zhi Cun Tuan Zang sniffed the aroma, and their stomachs immediately protested.

Their faces changed, thinking they had another stomach upset, they hurriedly stood up, intending to run to the restroom.

But they quickly realized they were just hungry.

"What are you two doing?" Qianshou Feijian asked with a frown.

He was just about to eat, and these two are causing trouble again?

"Teacher, we're hungry and plan to go eat out," Ri Zhan scratched his head, explaining.

"Then you go eat first," Qianshou Feijian dismissed them, ensuring no one would disturb his feast.

"Alright, Teacher," the two hurried away.

"Uncle, when do you plan to retire and let them take over?"

"Not for a while yet; they're still too inexperienced."

It's not that Qianshou Feijian doesn't want to retire; it's that Tuan Cang and Ri Zhan lack experience and can't handle the job yet.

He intends to mentor them hand‑by‑hand, and retire only after they master it.

After all, the Village is the big brother's hope; he can't let it encounter problems.

"Aren't you taking disciples out on missions these days?" Qianshou Feijian asked.

Logically, the kid should be taking disciples on missions now; he had even prepared Soldier's Ration Pills to tide him over, but he didn't expect Lian Ye hadn't left yet…

"I don't plan to have them take C-rank Missions this month; they'll handle D-rank Missions in the Village, and I can also guide their cultivation," Lian Ye explained softly.

Qianshou Feijian nodded slightly, saying softly, "Teach the disciples well; they are the Village's future hope."

Each generation must be nurtured properly, so the Village grows stronger.

Especially education of the new generation is crucial!

Young talent is one of the key factors for a Village's development.

"Understood, Uncle," Lian Ye nodded.

Even without this old kid's reminder, he would still educate the disciples well,

After all, all three are problem children; neglecting them now will only hurt themselves later.

Who knows, they might even end up killing him.

After Qianshou Feijian finished his Horse lunch, Lian Ye began clearing the dishes and left the Hokage Office.

He hadn't even eaten yet.

He wondered if the three disciples had left anything for him.

Fortunately, the three aren't White-eyed Wolves; they left some leftovers instead of eating everything.

That gave him great comfort, showing they thought of their teacher.

Hmm, this time wasn't in vain!

After the meal, Lian Ye began guiding the three in Chakra Control practice.

From then on, Lian Ye set aside time each day for special training with the three.

Their learning ability is strong, and they are extremely diligent.

In just a few months, their strength grew markedly.

Now the three can venture out of the Village alone on C-rank Missions without worry.

Lian Ye finally could be a Carefree Manager, enjoying idle, carefree days.

The disciples are so outstanding, he needn't worry.

…

In this way, five years passed, and Qianshou Feijian, that old kid, finally retired.

He passed the Hokage position to Tuan Cang, who was the Hokage Assistant, while Ri Zhan became the new Hokage Assistant, responsible for helping Tuan Cang govern the Village.

Five years flew by in an instant; this year Lian Ye turned twenty‑six.

Qianshou Feijian Residence.

"Lian Ye, tomorrow I succeed as Hokage; you must be present!" Tuan Cang, his complexion flushed, looked at Lian Ye lying on the lounge chair.

The dream I've held all along can finally be realized tomorrow!

For decades he has made countless efforts to become Hokage, and only he knows the hardships and pains involved…

Now, at last, his wish is fulfilled!

He wants to proudly show off to everyone he knows, so the first person he sought out was Lian Ye, who has been idly slacking off at home for a long time.

Everyone else went out on missions, but Lian Ye was still lying flat at home.

"Got it," Lian Ye waved his hand casually, "We're all so grown, yet we still act like children."

Tuan Cang looks just like a child showing off a certificate to his parents.

Tuan Cang: "……"

He was happy before, but now he can't feel happy.

Lian Ye, this guy really is a buzzkill!

Hmph, once he succeeds as Hokage, this guy will no longer have his leisurely days.

To be honest, Tuan Cang has long been displeased with Lian Ye's lounging behavior.

At first, when teaching disciples, he did make a change, but after the disciples grew up, he reverted to the slacking state again.

Tuan Cang is very upset about this, yet he is helpless…

"Remember to come tomorrow," Tuan Cang said.

He wants his close friend to witness the pivotal moment when he becomes Hokage with their own eyes.

"No problem, I'll be there on time tomorrow," Lian Ye nodded.

Seeing this, Tuan Cang turned and left; just as he reached the doorway, Lian Ye's voice came from behind—

"Tuan Cang, congratulations on becoming Hokage."

Tuan Cang's mouth twitched upward, but he gave no reply and walked straight out of the courtyard.

Lian Ye watched Tuan Cang's departing back and couldn't help but sigh:

"Time really flies, Tuan Cang has already become Hokage."