"He certainly aspires to, and I'd say he's been successful in that endeavor." Hacking the entire country's broadcasts, faking his death to expose a corrupt politician, and then saving the world on top of that? Pretty successful run, she'd say.

"I've been wondering for a while how close you are to our point in time. I don't think the biggest news item I have to work with would help, but... has Akechi Goro crossed your path yet? It seems likely you'd have heard of the media-dubbed successor to your title before most people."

And that way, if Naoto hasn't encountered him yet, she'll have some idea of why Hifumi's asking.