After receiving his team number plate—
Drake left.
He didn't try to interact with anyone.
As Hokage, he maintained strict fairness and neutrality.
The Advisors Return
Back in the Hokage office—
Drake was surprised to see two familiar faces again.
Koharu Utatane stepped forward, holding a set of Hokage robes.
"Fourth, the inauguration ceremony can be held tomorrow."
She handed the robes over.
Drake didn't even look at them.
"No need."
Homura Mitokado frowned.
"Didn't we agree on this? Why the sudden change?"
Drake replied calmly:
"Those who need to know already know."
"As for those who don't… why should I care?"
The two advisors exchanged helpless glances.
The Hokage had the final say.
They couldn't argue.
The Third Hokage's Fate
"Anything else?" Drake asked.
"…About the Third Hokage. How do you plan to deal with him?" Homura asked cautiously.
"Public trial. Nationwide."
"But after the Chunin Exams."
Both advisors stiffened.
"Isn't that… too harsh?" Koharu tried to persuade him.
Drake smiled.
Then—
His expression turned cold.
"Too harsh?"
"When he persecuted the Senju clan—did you think it was harsh?"
"When Sakumo Hatake was driven to death—where were you?"
"When humiliating treaties were signed—did you not know?"
"And now you tell me a public trial is too much?"
He stepped closer.
"You should be grateful you didn't act behind my back."
"Otherwise… you'd be standing trial with him."
His tone was icy.
The two advisors visibly panicked.
They knew—
Drake wasn't bluffing.
"We understand," Homura said quickly, dragging Koharu away.
A Strange Request
"Wait."
They froze.
"…!"
Their hearts nearly stopped.
"…How's the written exam preparation?" Drake suddenly asked.
"…What?" Koharu blinked.
"The exam papers are ready. Once all villages arrive tomorrow, the written test can begin."
"I see."
Drake nodded—
Then said something shocking:
"Bring me one test paper."
"…What?!"
They were stunned.
Wasn't he the one preaching fairness?!
Now he wanted the test paper in advance?!
"Do I need to repeat myself?" Drake narrowed his eyes.
"I'll get it immediately!"
Homura grabbed Koharu and vanished.
Hokage Privilege Activated
Soon—
Drake had a written exam paper in hand.
He casually left the Hokage building.
At Home – Exam Analysis
That afternoon—
Drake dumped his work on Fugaku Uchiha again and returned home.
Looking at the empty yard, he muttered:
"That tree hasn't come back since it learned how to walk…"
So—
He casually created a new one using Wood Release.
Sitting in the shade—
He began reading the test.
Question 1
[An enemy is hiding behind a tree. You have one shuriken. How do you hit them?]
Politely ask them to come out
B. Insult them until they jump out
C. Curve the shuriken using rotation
D. Use Shadow Shuriken Technique
Drake frowned.
None of these suited him.
So—
He added his own answer:
Throw the shuriken with overwhelming force, pierce the tree, and kill the enemy.
✔ Marked correct.
"…Which idiot made this exam? I even have to add my own answers."
Question 2
[Your kunai range is 20m. The enemy stays at 25m. How do you hit them?]
Ask them to come closer
B. Pretend to flee, then counterattack
C. Climb a tree to increase range
D. Throw upward and retreat so it falls on them
Drake frowned again.
"This question is garbage…"
In real combat—
There's no fixed answer.
Still—
He knew the expected answer was probably C.
But what if there were no trees?
Desert? Ocean?
The question itself was flawed.
Sudden Crowd of Cheaters
"Obviously B! Fake retreat, then strike!"
A voice suddenly came from beside him.
Drake turned—
"…What the hell?"
A whole group had gathered around him:
Obito UchihaShisui UchihaAnko MitarashiYugao UzukiYamatoYahikoNagato
All staring intensely at the paper.
"When did you all get here?!" Drake was speechless.
Obito grinned.
"I knew it! As Hokage, you'd definitely have the test!"
Shisui activated his Sharingan—
"I'll memorize everything."
Anko nodded seriously—
"The difficulty is quite high."
Everyone else silently memorized.
Drake's Shameless Move
"Look if you want—but don't leak it."
Drake stood up.
Then looked at Shisui:
"Bring me the correct answers tonight."
"…Got it."
Drake walked away casually.
Meanwhile — Tsunade Arrives
At Konoha's entrance—
Tsunade arrived, dusty from travel.
Without hesitation—
She headed straight for the Hokage building.
"…Little sheep."
"I'm here to find you."
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