Chapter 24: Sarutobi Konohamaru
A little brat appeared at the door, pointing at Tsunade and spouting shocking words.
In an instant, three ANBU operatives appeared behind Konohamaru. With a single command from Tsunade, this kid would be sent straight to Konoha's prison.
If nothing else, he could at least be charged with attempting to spy on the Hokage's confidential matters.
"Who are you?" Tsunade looked at Konohamaru. Having only been back for a few days, she genuinely did not recognize this child. And judging by how familiar he seemed with the place, he was clearly not from an ordinary family.
"I am Konohamaru, the future Hokage of Konoha! Today, I challenge you for the title of Hokage! The Hokage's seat belongs to my grandfather. What right do you have to sit on it?"
[Huh? Isn't this the little pervert who follows Naruto around?]
[Konohamaru... That old fox Sarutobi, his intentions are clear as day. He made his son, Asuma, the mentor of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, and named his grandson Konohamaru. Does he think the Hokage seat belongs to the Sarutobi clan?]
[Neither the First Hokage nor the Second Hokage ever pulled something like this. Sarutobi sure has some nerve.]
Tsunade's face darkened instantly.
She hadn't thought much about this at first. But now that she considered it, the implications were far too deep—even for her as the Fifth Hokage, it was a concerning thought.
"Konohamaru, right? Judging by your age, you should be attending the Academy." Tsunade rested her chin on her hand, curiously watching Konohamaru. "Why do you have time to be here?"