→ @aranlae (Minato) ♥
Sakura has known the face carved in the mountain ever since she could remember. She’s learned about the Fourth Hokage in the Academy as well as per the legendary tales of his feats told by those around her. And now she is face-to-face with the man himself, one of the many odd turns of events that came with the Fourth Ninja War. Some things are incredibly exhausting when Sakura thinks about them too hard - and she’s been exhausted enough these days, frankly. No wonder Tsunade drinks.
It’s intimidating, Sakura silently notes. Most days she still wonders what possessed her to accept the position of Hokage, and sitting at the desk where Namizake Minato once sat while looking at him across the room did make Sakura feel a bit small. She took in a breath, cleared her throat and straightened up her back. “Yondaime-sama,” Sakura greets with a respectful nod.
“I’ve called you here because--- Well, I’ll be stepping down soon... Ish. There is only one person I would think of take my place and I think he’s ready. I don’t know that your opinion of Naruto is any less biased than mine, but I’d like to consult with you before I start making arrangements.”
