Chapter 182 - 182 (2/2)

Ryo had saved the lives of countless Ninjas in the 3rd War. Most of those Ninjas actually chose to support him with their votes! Ryo was not interested in the position of Hokage. His dream had always been standing at the top of the World of Shinobi, and that hadn't change He felt that by becoming a Hokage, his utmost responsibility would become protecting the village at all times. All his future plans would have to be centered on the village's interests, which was too much responsibility for him.

”How troublsome!” ”Sensei, you don't seem to be very happy?! You're getting great support already on this 1st day! It is very likely that you will be the next Hokage!” ”That's the troublesome part! Shisui, today, train on your own! Your Sensei has something to do; I have to go at once!” Finishing his words, Ryo disappeared immediately.

In the Yamanaka district, Inoichi Yamanaka, Shikaku Nara and Choza Akimichi were setting down together, discussing the matter of the elections.

”I've expected the current situation. My only miscalculation was Ryo's support rate. That kid has managed to get so many supports!” Shikaku said with a smile.b”Well, that's true. It seems that this time, it's very likely for him to actually become the next Hokage!” Inoichi nodded in agreement.

Choza said nothing. This whole brainstorming thing was never his jam. Just as the two were in mid discussion, Ryo entered. He wanted to meet Shikaku as soon as possible after leaving the 3rd Training Ground. Hearing the conversion between the two, Ryo who was outside the door directly pushed his way in saying: ”I don't want to be the Hokage!”

His words made the two stop talking for a while. Even Choza dropped the fruit from his hand and glanced at Ryo in shock”Ryo, you don't want to be the Hokage? Why?” After a few minutes, Inoichi broke the silence.

”Because being a Hokage was never my dream!”

”Your dream? What's that? Can you tell us?” Shikaku was intrigued by Ryo's answer.

”My dream is to stand at the top of this world as the strongest Shinobi there is!” Ryo's voice was not loud, but it was very firm.

The room became silent again. After quite some time, Shikaku asked again: ”The strongest in the world, like the 1st Hokage?

”No. Beyond that, even beyond the Rikudo Sennin!”

”Beyond the Rikudo Sennin… that sounds good!” Choza's 1st words in the meeting were his expression of his support of Ryo's idea.

The other two looked at each other for quite some time, and then also agreed with Ryo.

After reaching a consensus, the atmosphere in Inoichi's house was much easier.

Shikaku felt a little bad about Ryo giving up on such an opportunity, but Inoichi and Choza did not care.

”So, what do you plan on doing next? Should the clan directly announce your withdrawal from the elections?” Asked Inoichi.

”Well, yes, but not just yet! I've got a feeling that some people are even more eager to my withdrawal” Ryo said with a smile.