162: My Little Brother is the Hokage

Yūgao Uzuki, stumbling out of the Hokage's office, had a face flushed crimson beneath her cracked mask. 

She couldn't believe that as an elite Jonin, she'd made a fool of herself on her first meeting with the new Hokage. 

It was utterly mortifying. 

Thankfully, she was wearing a mask; otherwise, Yūgao would have been even more humiliated.

He was just a cute little kid, really. 

But when he donned the Hokage's robes and fixed her with a sharp glare, an overwhelming aura, as deep as the ocean, washed over her. 

It was even more intense than facing the Third Hokage. 

It felt like he could crush her, an elite Jonin, with a flick of his wrist. There was no way to see him as just a child.

No wonder the Konoha higher-ups agreed to let a kid barely out of the Academy become Hokage. 

Based on reputation, rumors, and the oppressive pressure she just felt, he already far surpassed other Jonin in Konoha.

"Whether a kid becomes Hokage isn't up to my decision. I should just focus on my work.

"Hmm... the Hokage told me to summon Kurenai and the advisors to the Hokage's office. In order... I should go find Kurenai first."

Yūgao composed herself, smoothing her slightly disheveled purple hair. 

After a few Body Flicker, she vanished from the vicinity of the Hokage Tower.

"Summoned by the Hokage?" When Kurenai received the message from the ANBU, she was momentarily dazed. 

The Third Hokage had just died, and the new Hokage was her little brother, Natsuki. It felt surreal, like a dream she hadn't woken up from.

Her little brother, who often acted mature but would occasionally act spoiled around her, the one who slept in late every day and had a face as delicate as a porcelain doll… he had actually become Hokage.

She had to admit, she really wanted to see how he looked in the Hokage Tower. 

Would he still be naughty as always? If he still acted like a little brat, how would he command respect?

No, Natsuki was unreliable and prone to recklessness. She had to keep an eye on him.

Filled with anxiety, Kurenai, standing on a Konoha street, executed several Body Flicker in quick succession. 

Moments later, she arrived in front of the majestic Hokage Tower.

The quiet tower, as always, exuded an austere aura. Birds dared not approach. 

Although it seemed deserted, it was secretly guarded by the Konoha's strongest ANBU.

Any stranger approaching with hostile intent would be intercepted and killed before they even got close to the building.

Perhaps arrangements had been made beforehand. 

Kurenai encountered no resistance, passing through unimpeded. 

She arrived directly at the Hokage's office door, her expression complex. She felt as nervous as if she were about to meet her former superior, the Third Hokage.

Knock, knock, knock!

Kurenai took a deep breath and gently knocked.

"Come in!" A calm but youthful voice came from inside.

Kurenai secretly sighed in relief. 

It was her brother's voice. She wondered how that little rascal was doing on his first day at work.

Slowly pushing the door open, she walked in.

The bright office came into view, with Natsuki sitting in the office chair, a serious expression on his face.

"Why did it take you so long?" Natsuki frowned, rebuking her.

He stood up abruptly, his wide white Hokage robe fluttering without a breeze. A Kage-level aura spread out, making Kurenai involuntarily tense.

"Long… long? I… I came immediately… as soon as I heard the ANBU… the ANBU summons…" Faced with Natsuki's sudden, escalating, terrifying aura, Kurenai was stunned. 

She unconsciously became respectful and nervous.

This... this was the Hokage. 

The strongest person in all of Konoha. Indeed, Natsuki had the potential to be Hokage. This aura alone was more intimidating than the Third Hokage's.

"Kurenai, do you understand your mistakes?"

Natsuki walked towards her with a gloomy face. The oppressive, mountain-like aura intensified with each of his step.

The pressure made Kurenai feel like she couldn't breathe.

"I... I... I really don't understand," Kurenai stammered, taking half a step back in a panic.

Bang!

The door behind her suddenly slammed shut on its own. The loud noise startled her. She instinctively looked back seeing the door was tightly closed.

That's right, Natsuki had that strange ability to manipulate objects. 

He must have used it secretly.

She turned back to ask, but a shadow had already fallen over her. Looking up slightly, Natsuki's delicate face was right in front of her. 

His mismatched eyes, one sapphire blue and the other pale gold, shone like gemstones, captivating her soul. 

Kurenai involuntarily took two steps back.

"No, wait...

"When did you get so tall…?" Although Natsuki, at twelve years old, had started a growth spurt this year, he was still a little shorter than her. 

Just now, she could look down at him; how come she had to look up now?

Her gaze shifted slightly. 

Sure enough, he was levitating. He was showing off his abilities, as always.

"Kurenai, remember your place. I am the Hokage." Natsuki narrowed his eyes, pressing her towards the door as he spoke.

Thump!

Kurenai's back hit the door softly. There was nowhere left to retreat.

"Ah... Yes! Ho... Lord Hokage!" Ever since she entered the Hokage's office, Kurenai's heart had been pounding, its rhythm entirely controlled by him. 

She had never seen Natsuki so imposing.

"Do you know what you did wrong?" Natsuki asked, looking down at her with overwhelming authority.

"I... I..Yes!!" Tears welled up in Kurenai's eyes. 

She lowered her head slightly, avoiding Natsuki's scrutinizing gaze.

"What did you do wrong?"

"I… I forgot my place. I shouldn't have angered Lord Hokage." Kurenai was on the verge of tears.

"Hmph! You do understand that I'm the Hokage now. Look up." Natsuki ordered.

Kurenai tremblingly raised her head. 

At this moment, she truly felt like she was facing a powerful Kage, not the familiar little brother she spent every day with.

It was the first time Natsuki had seen his sister looking so pathetic.

'Hmph! Serves her right for always bossing me around, now what? Like the third always liked to put it, I'm the Hokage!!!' A warm smile crept onto Natsuki's lips.

Kurenai, standing right in front of him, caught it instantly.

No, this was her always Naughty little brother, Natsuki. 

Even if he was Hokage, he was still her little brother. As soon as Kurenai realized this, her own confidence surged. 

Her eyes, still brimming with tears from fear and indignation, now flushed red with anger and embarrassment. 

The sight made her incredibly alluring.

"Damn it, Natsuki, how dare you..."

Before Kurenai could finish, Natsuki pressed his lips against hers.

"Mmm..."

Kurenai's eyes widened. She wanted to pull back, but with her back against the door, there was no escape. She almost suffocated.

Even worse, Natsuki's hand slipped inside her shirt.

...

In an instant, Kurenai went limp.

Where had he learn this? And why was he so skilled?

'Mmm... My little brother has become the Hokage without me even realizing it. Who can control him in the future.'