In Uzumaki Mito's eyes, Minamikawa Yuu was a good person.
This was true whether judging from his past performance or the feeling his Chakra gave off.
Therefore, she naturally chose to believe in him.
"If your teacher were still here, he would naturally be the candidate everyone is satisfied with. But since he has gone missing, it can only be you who succeeds him."
Uzumaki Mito spoke softly, "As for that child Danzo, he is not a suitable candidate for the position of Hokage."
As a student of Senju Tobirama, she had naturally met Danzo Shimura before.
In her view, that man seemed very similar to Tobirama on the surface, but his Chakra aura was permeated with darkness and coldness.
Although it was hidden deeply, it still could not be concealed from the Uzumaki Mito before him.
If such a person were to become the Hokage of Konoha, it would definitely not be a good thing.
"Actually, if possible, Tsunade would be a very good candidate."
Minamikawa Yuu spoke softly, "She has a very kind heart. Although she has some minor flaws, she also possesses the capacity and ability to become Hokage."
"Given time, her future is destined to be brilliant."
"Tsunade is still too young..."
Uzumaki Mito shook her head, "And considering Tobirama's thoughts, it's also not very appropriate for someone from the Senju Clan to inherit the Hokage position again."
Neither Senju Hashirama nor Senju Tobirama wanted Konoha to be limited to a single clan.
So even though they themselves were the leaders of the Senju Clan, they likewise did not want the position of Hokage to be held by the Senju Clan for a long time.
This was the reason why Senju Tobirama deliberately did not choose a student from within the Senju Clan, but instead focused on cultivating Hiruzen Sarutobi.
The First and Second Hokage of Konoha were both from the Senju Clan. If the Third Hokage were also from the Senju Clan, would Konoha belong to everyone, or would it be the private property of the Senju Clan?
Senju Tobirama clearly did not want this, so he intentionally chose to downplay the presence of the Senju Clan.
Whether it was establishing the Ninja Academy or choosing Hiruzen Sarutobi as the Hokage, the purpose was the same.
On this point, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not betray Senju Tobirama's wishes either.
Regardless of how he later managed Konoha or whether he used the convenience of being Hokage to seek benefits for the Sarutobi Clan, it remains a fact that he did not choose to train someone from the Sarutobi Clan to become Hokage, but instead chose Minato Namikaze as the Fourth Hokage.
Not just Minato Namikaze, but among the three disciples he took in, besides Tsunade, the other two were Commoners, which was enough to show his inclination.
He might have had limited ability and become somewhat muddled, but he never deviated from practicing his teacher's ideals.
From this perspective, Senju Tobirama did not choose the wrong person.
"It is indeed inappropriate for the Senju Clan to become Hokage in succession, but the future will be different after all."
Minamikawa Yuu said, "If this generation won't work, and if there are no suitable candidates for the next generation, it wouldn't be bad to let her try."
This was making a promise.
Once he stepped down, the next generation's Hokage would still be a candidate from the Senju Clan.
Uzumaki Mito smiled, "There's no need to force it."
She could sense Minamikawa Yuu's meaning and knew he wasn't being perfunctory but was sincere. However, she still shook her head in the end, "Konoha belongs to everyone. It's not a good thing for the Senju Clan to keep holding the position of Hokage."
"Besides, with Tsunade's personality, if she were to become the Hokage, I'm afraid she would gamble away the entire Konoha."
Thinking of Tsunade's personality, she couldn't help but laugh.
"I understand what you mean."
Minamikawa Yuu spoke softly, "No matter what, I will remember the friendship with the Senju Clan."
"That is enough."
Uzumaki Mito nodded and said no more on the subject.
"The Uchiha Clan head has been very high-profile lately."
After shifting away from the topic of the Hokage, she continued to ask, "What are your thoughts?"
"It doesn't matter much."
Minamikawa Yuu shook his head and spoke softly, "The people of the Uchiha Clan will naturally be dealt with in the Uchiha way."
"As long as you know what you're doing."
Uzumaki Mito nodded, not caring too much.
She had lived through the era of Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara.
The wars of that era were far more dangerous than those of this one.
Compared to that, the current situation within Konoha was as mild as playing house.
Minamikawa Yuu's heart also settled down.
With the support of Uzumaki Mito, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, he was effectively in an invincible position.
In the current Konoha, Uzumaki Mito was nearly invincible.
This world ultimately depends on strength.
Uzumaki Mito's support not only represented the entire Senju Clan but also the support of Konoha's strongest person.
Both her status and strength were beyond doubt.
Overall, the atmosphere of their conversation was quite pleasant.
This was thanks to the deep foundation laid in the past.
In a true sense, Minamikawa Yuu had been watched over by Uzumaki Mito as he grew up.
He and Tsunade were also childhood friends; he had been appreciated by Senju Tobirama since childhood and shared a deep friendship with the Senju Clan.
Others did not have such conditions.
"Nawaki seems to be two years old already."
Sitting in place, Minamikawa Yuu suddenly spoke, "If possible, may I take him as my disciple?"
This was a gesture of reciprocity.
Since Uzumaki Mito chose to support him in becoming Hokage, he naturally had to give something back.
What he said earlier about supporting Tsunade to become Hokage in the future was just words; compared to the present, it was all intangible.
But choosing to take Nawaki as a disciple was a tangible action in the present.
Uzumaki Mito gave Minamikawa Yuu a deep look, naturally understanding his intention.
She thought for a moment and then nodded, "That's not bad."
"However, Nawaki is a bit of a troublemaker, so I'll have to trouble you to put in more effort."
"It's no matter."
Minamikawa Yuu said with a smile, "Most children at this age are like that; they just need proper guidance."
Senju Nawaki was the grandson of Senju Hashirama and the younger brother of Tsunade.
Like Tsunade, this child was of pure Senju blood and the future successor of the Senju Clan.
By taking this child as his disciple, Minamikawa Yuu also showed his sincerity in wanting to maintain friendly relations with the Senju Clan.
Uzumaki Mito felt this, so she did not choose to refuse.
After all, even if she herself didn't care, the Senju Clan ultimately needed some guarantees.
At a time when Hashirama and Tobirama had passed away one after another, and the younger generation like Tsunade and Nawaki had not yet grown up, the Senju Clan needed these things to ensure its survival.
After all, even she was quite old now and might pass away in some time.
Leaving the Senju Clan grounds, Minamikawa Yuu's expression was calm, but his mood seemed a bit lighter.
He didn't leave alone; he took Tsunade with him when he left.
"What are we doing next?"
Looking at Minamikawa Yuu in front of her, Tsunade asked curiously, "Are we going to succeed as Hokage?"
In her view, with Grandma Mito's support, Minamikawa Yuu's succession as Hokage was no longer an issue.
Next, shouldn't he just directly succeed as Hokage?
"There's no rush for that right now."
Minamikawa Yuu patted Tsunade's head and smiled, "For now, we have something more important to do."
Something more important?
Tsunade couldn't help but be curious. At a time like this, what could be more important than succeeding as Hokage?