Noticing Tobirama's shifting expression, Hashirama called out, "Tobirama?"
"Don't bother me. Let me calm down…"
Tobirama replied without thinking.
An eight-year-old Hokage?
The idea popped into his head and wouldn't leave.
He was still in a daze.
At just seven, Kazuku mastered Wood Release, Kagura Mind's Eye, seal-less healing, Flying Thunder God, Eight Gates, Rasengan, and monstrous strength.
By the Sage of the Six Paths!
What kind of monster was this?
Big Brother Hashirama's grandson was outrageously absurd!
These feats were all achieved at seven.
Utterly incomprehensible.
What kind of time management wizard was Kazuku?
Mastering so many skills.
It was chilling.
And none of these techniques were ones ordinary ninja could easily learn.
Now, they were all concentrated in one person.
And…
That person was only seven!
Tobirama felt his worldview collapse in that moment!
He wanted to curse, you know?
Kazuku's talent…
Was freaking ridiculous!
"And Kazuku hasn't even hit his prime, not by a long shot."
"With more time, how far will he grow?"
Tobirama couldn't imagine.
"And an eight-year-old Hokage…"
He recalled a past conversation with Hashirama.
Back then, he'd boldly declared…
Within ten years, Kazuku would be Hokage!
Key point: within ten years, not exactly ten!
Meaning Kazuku might take less time.
Maybe seven years, five, to become Konoha's Hokage!
But just now, Tobirama had a thought.
Kazuku might not need that long.
With his growth rate, if he kept it up…
He could be Hokage in under a year!
Though everyone saw Tobirama as the Second Hokage…
Even he thought so.
He hadn't held the official succession ceremony.
Especially to the Fire Country's daimyo, who still saw Hashirama as Hokage.
Meaning the true Second Hokage…
Hadn't been born yet.
"One year…"
"In one year, Kazuku might actually vie for Hokage!"
If it were anyone else, Tobirama wouldn't entertain such a wild idea.
Hiruzen, Danzo, Kagami.
They didn't qualify!
But Kazuku… he might pull it off!
In one year, become a Hokage everyone acknowledges!
"Big Brother, what do you think?"
Tobirama took a deep breath, asking Hashirama.
"One year?"
Hashirama was floored by Tobirama's boldness.
Ten years was already absurd.
Now he'd slashed it to one?
That's like saying Kazuku would be Konoha's first…
Eight-year-old Hokage?
Too outrageous!
Hashirama stared at Tobirama, about to argue, but stopped.
He looked at Kazuku.
One year?
In just four months of training, Kazuku went from Genin to Special Jonin.
And…
He had Jonin-level strength.
Hiruzen, Danzo, Kagami—Tobirama's handpicked prodigies—were no match.
Gold and Silver Brothers, Gengetsu Hozuki.
These powerhouses fell to Kazuku.
"An eight-year-old Hokage…"
Hashirama's mouth opened, eyes widening, mind reeling.
He…
Thought it wasn't impossible!
The daimyo hadn't appointed a Second Hokage!
If Kazuku did it…
Wouldn't that set a Konoha…
No!
A ninja world record?
"Kazuku isn't just unprecedented. For decades, centuries, no one like him will appear!"
An eight-year-old leading thousands of ninja as a Kage.
In millennia, only Kazuku could do it.
Yes!
Hashirama saw in Kazuku…
The makings of a Hokage!
My grandson has the potential!
Think about it. Himself, Uchiha Madara.
At seven, could they compare to Kazuku?
Not even close.
The gap was massive!
Forget seven.
Even at fifteen…
The difference was night and day!
If Kazuku lived in their era, Hashirama believed the Warring States might've ended ten, twenty years earlier!
And this monster was his grandson!
Incredible!
"Tobirama."
Hashirama took a deep breath, passing Tsunade to him.
Tobirama: "???"
Unsure what Hashirama meant, he took Tsunade, looking puzzled.
Then…
Tobirama clearly saw…
Immense pride on Hashirama's face.
His eyes sparkled.
Hashirama raised a hand, patting Tobirama's shoulder.
"Tobirama, I've got something to say, not sure if I should."
Translation: I've got a piece of advice, not sure if I should share.
"Hm? What?" Tobirama frowned, sensing Hashirama acting odd.
"What do you think of Kazuku?"
"World-shocking, one of a kind." Tobirama instantly found the words.
To him, not just the past, but the future ninja world…
Would never see a monster like Kazuku.
But why was Hashirama asking?
"Ahem."
Hashirama cleared his throat. "Tobirama, you're not young anymore. Don't you ever consider…"
"Having a child?"
"Look at Kazuku, so exceptional. My sense of accomplishment and satisfaction is through the roof."
"So, Tobirama, don't you think about having a kid?"
"I think that Uchiha girl would be great. Just say the word, and I'll have Mito arrange a match."
"Hm, if Uchiha's no good, there's an Uzumaki girl."
"Uzumaki girls are amazing, not just beautiful, but…"
Suddenly, seeing Tobirama's odd expression, Hashirama switched. "Or Yamanaka, Hyuga girls are great too, and…"
"Big Brother!"
Tobirama exploded. "Shut up!"
(End of Chapter)