Originally, Tsunade had considered including Tanako as a candidate because she was a descendant of the Senju clan.
However, upon realizing that the Honya family was a commercial family and wouldn't offer much support to Yoruha, and even conflicted with Yoruha's profession, she decided against it.
In truth, Tsunade quite favored Tanako. Over the past three years, she had grown even more beautiful and was on her way to becoming the most beautiful woman in Konoha.
Unfortunately, her skills were indeed lacking.
For over three years, she remained at the level of a genin, and due to her poor performance, she eventually stopped being a ninja altogether and returned home to inherit the family business.
So now, Tanako wasn't even a ninja anymore, just an ordinary person.
Nevertheless, she was still very popular in Konoha Village and was considered a goddess in the hearts of many Konoha ninjas.
Three years ago, the Ino-Shika-Cho families had already openly aligned themselves with Yoruha.
In the eyes of Konoha's civilians and ordinary ninjas, Yoruha seemed to have no outstanding abilities apart from medical ninjutsu.
Of course, Yoruha himself was a jonin, so no one thought his skills were lacking.
But to the average ninja, Yoruha's abilities seemed to be at the level of a typical jonin, and since he hadn't demonstrated his skills in front of ordinary people, no one thought he was particularly strong.
However, even three years ago, the older generation of the Ino-Shika-Cho families had witnessed Yoruha using jutsu alongside the Third Hokage.
At that time, Yoruha's displayed abilities were already at Kage level, even surpassing it. Despite appearing to be just a civilian ninja, not many in Konoha knew of his true strength.
In reality, within Konoha, the ninjas of the Hokage lineage were aware that Yoruha was destined to become the Sixth Hokage; it was just a matter of time.
Therefore, the forces backing Yoruha in Konoha included the Ino-Shika-Cho families, the Sarutobi clan, the Hokage, and the two Hokage advisors.
Even the jonin of Kakashi's generation stood by Yoruha.
It could be said that even if Tsunade announced her retirement and handed over the position to Yoruha, aside from Danzo, no one would oppose it. In fact, many would find it perfectly reasonable.
This was Yoruha's status in Konoha. However, this status remained hidden as long as Yoruha hadn't made a statement.
Tsunade naturally hoped Yoruha would take over soon, but Yoruha's recent attitude made it clear to her that he intended to nominate Sasuke as the Sixth Hokage.
Tsunade had no choice but to agree. Of course, Sasuke was more than qualified to be the Sixth Hokage, and Tsunade acknowledged that.
She held no ill will towards the Uchiha clan, despite being from the Senju clan, and had never shown any bias against them.
On the contrary, she greatly admired Sasuke. Even in the original story, before Sasuke's defection, Tsunade had no prejudice against him and even cared for him.
Now, because of Sakura's relationship with Sasuke, he was essentially her apprentice's boyfriend, making him naturally part of her faction.
She certainly wouldn't oppose it, but if Yoruha were willing, she would still prefer him as the Sixth Hokage.
Compared to Ino, Temari had no competitive edge.
The law is paramount. If Yoruha's strength were merely at the level of an ordinary Kage, or even at Sasuke's initial super Kage level, he would certainly take Tsunade's opinion seriously.
However, Yoruha's current power means he doesn't need to concern himself with such matters.
Of course, Yoruha still considers Tsunade's thoughts, but he currently has no intention of seeking a partner.
When his strength had just increased, many outstanding girls approached him, and he did ponder the question of whom he should choose. But now, he has no such thoughts at all.
He's even forgotten that such matters exist. Even when he met Shion in the Land of Demons, despite Shion being very beautiful and, most importantly, having an excellent figure, Yoruha felt nothing when holding her.
Not to mention, Yoruha knows that Temari and Shikamaru are the most suitable for each other, so naturally, he has never had any other thoughts about her.
Since leaving the Land of Demons, Yoruha has wandered around the ninja world for a long time, even spending some time with the Three-Tails.
In Konoha Village, Tsunade sat in the Hokage's office, resting her chin on her hand, and sighed, "Sigh, why hasn't that kid come back yet? What if something happens to him?"
Just as Tsunade finished speaking, Shizune, who was handling official duties for her, looked up and smiled, "Lady Tsunade, who could possibly be his match?
You're worrying too much." Tsunade naturally understood, but she was just not used to Yoruha being away for so long.
Previously, although Yoruha would occasionally leave the village for missions, he never stayed away for more than two days.
But since Yoruha went to the Land of Demons, it's been over a month, and he still hasn't returned. Tsunade truly isn't used to it. "That guy hasn't even sent me a message. Doesn't he know we're worried about him?"
Tsunade said with concern. Shizune smiled and replied, "After all, he hasn't been out for a long time, and at his age, it's the time to seek freedom. He'll probably come back once he's had enough fun." Tsunade nodded,
having been Yoruha's age herself, she naturally understood what people at that age think.
"He's been out for so long, and Inoichi almost thought I did something to him. He's worrying too much. Who could possibly do anything to Yoruha now?" Tsunade said, a bit speechless.
Shizune recalled Inoichi Yamanaka running to the Hokage's office to question Tsunade and covered her mouth, laughing,
"The Yamanaka clan leader is indeed worried, but he's also concerned about Yoruha's safety. After all, he considers Yoruha as his prospective son-in-law. If anything happened to him, he would definitely be worried."
Even though Yoruha hasn't married Ino, nor has he expressed any intentions towards her, Ino indeed has a close relationship with Yoruha, and Yoruha has been taken to meet her parents several times.
Yoruha didn't refuse, so Inoichi assumed Yoruha had agreed.
Ino also considers herself Yoruha's girlfriend, thinking that Yoruha is just too shy to confess to her.
As Shizune spoke, she remembered something and said, "Lady Tsunade, recently, Temari from the Sand Village has been visiting Konoha quite frequently and has been inquiring about Yoruha. Could there be something between them?"
Tsunade thought for a moment and shook her head, "That's impossible. If there were something between them, Yoruha would definitely tell me. He has no reason to hide it."
"However, it's clear that Temari, or rather Gaara, intends to matchmake Yoruha and Temari.
The situation in the Sand Village isn't great right now, and with Yoruha's strength being so formidable, if Temari and Yoruha were together, it would greatly benefit the Sand Village."
Shizune looked at Tsunade and tentatively asked, "So, what do you think, Lady Tsunade?"