Busy time always flies by without you noticing.
While Hoshita Shuichi was busy conducting human transformation experiments on White Zetsu in the laboratory, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Utatane Koharu, Homura Mitokado, and Nara Shikaku left Konoha and headed for the Daimyo Prefecture under the escort of the Anbu team led by Sarutobi Shinnosuke and Chihiro.
There was no one so ignorant as to come and assassinate me along the way.
Whether it is Sarutobi Hiruzen, Utatane Koharu, or Homura Mitokado, none of them are too old to fight.
The three of them together are very intimidating.
They arrived at the daimyo's mansion safely, and besides the ministers of the daimyo's mansion, the daimyo's guardian ninja came to greet them.
Looking at his second son whom he hadn't seen for a long time, Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes fixed.
Judging from the temperament, it is indeed different from the past.
"Hopefully it's a change for the better…"
Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed inwardly but remained expressionless.
The group was led directly into the conference hall. Sarutobi Hiruzen and his four companions entered, while Sarutobi Shinnosuke and other guards remained outside.
In front of the beam, Sarutobi Shinnosuke took off his mask and looked at his brother, smiling: "It seems that your strength has grown a lot!"
Sarutobi Asuma was a little helpless: "Compared to Shuichi and Kakashi, it's probably a bit behind!"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke patted his brother's shoulder: "Shuichi said something very right: the person you need to defeat the most is not others, but yourself."
"What you need to surpass is yourself, not Shuichi or Kakashi."
"Because everyone is different, Shuichi is a special case. His ability has surpassed anyone in the village, including his father and the forthcoming fourth generation."
"And Kakashi, he has also experienced a lot, lost a lot, and has made the current progress only by constantly surpassing himself."
After hearing this, Sarutobi Asuma nodded solemnly.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke smiled again: "I heard from Shuichi that you have made a lot of progress in the Tailed Beast Experiment. How do you feel?"
Sarutobi Asuma couldn't help scratching his head: "Well... there is progress, but the power of the tailed beast is indeed very difficult to master."
"By the way, Kakashi should have succeeded, right?"
He had resisted the urge to ask Hoshita Shuichi before.
"Um."
Sarutobi Shinnosuke gave a limited revelation: "Indeed."
"Just do your best. The power of the tailed beast is just a foundation. The key is to exert your own strength."
He tapped his brother's forehead and heart, "Here, and here."
"Everyone is different, so you have to find your own path so that you can stand on your own in the future."
Sarutobi Asuma nodded, "I understand."
Sarutobi Shinnosuke suddenly changed the subject and asked, "You know that Shuichi killed the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Kirigakure and seized seven ninja swords, right?"
Sarutobi Asuma nodded, "I know a little bit, what's wrong?"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke smiled and asked, "Are you interested in ninja swords?"
"Shuichi is looking for a ninja sword owner!"
Sarutobi Asuma was puzzled: "Seven swords, I... if I'm good at Wind Release, there shouldn't be anything suitable for close combat, right?"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke couldn't help laughing when he heard this, which made Sarutobi Asuma feel puzzled.
"Shuichi, he still hasn't found the owner of the sword."
Sarutobi Shinnosuke stopped laughing and explained.
Sarutobi Asuma was shocked: "This... This is not possible?"
The seven swords once broke through Konoha's defense line.
Now no one wants it?
joke?
Sarutobi Shinnosuke thought for a moment and said, "I'm afraid the people Shuichi looks for are all like you, and they probably already have their own style."
"After all, those seven knives are not simple. Each one has its own unique characteristics."
…
While the Sarutobi brothers were reminiscing about the past outside, the key topic was discussed in the conference room.
When the daimyo heard that Sarutobi Hiruzen was going to abdicate, he pretended to be surprised and asked, "At Hiruzen's age, can he still continue to take charge of the situation?"
"Even if it's because of the concession in the previous war, isn't Danzo already dead in the battle now?"
To be honest, he hoped that old Biden would step down as soon as possible and come up with a newcomer who would be easier to deal with.
Whether it is Namikaze Minato or Orochimaru, both are stronger than Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Don't be fooled by Sarutobi Hiruzen's soft appearance, he actually runs Konoha like an iron barrel.
The Daimyo had finally managed to open a gap with the help of Hoshita Shuichi, and of course he hoped to continue until he completely took over Konoha and removed the title of Hokage.
Sarutobi Hiruzen had no intention of breaking his promise, and said in a deep voice: "This time, I did have many shortcomings in this war, and I should leave the future to the young people."
The daimyo nodded and did not continue to persuade him, lest Sarutobi Hiruzen would go along with it. He asked, "If that's the case, then who should be the next successor?"
As he spoke, his eyes swept over the people on both sides.
On the left were the ministers and nobles of the Daimyo Prefecture, and on the right were the people of Konoha.
No one in Konoha spoke, and Sarutobi Hiruzen took complete charge.
On the other side, the noble ministers began to discuss.
"Should we choose Orochimaru?"
"He made the greatest contribution in the previous war, right?"
"As one of the Three Sannin and a disciple of the Sandaime, he is indeed a very suitable candidate."
…
Although Danzo is dead, his public relations have been done long ago.
The daimyo covered more than half of his face with a fan and looked towards Konoha with one eye.
Although he didn't want to admit it, the Daimyo Prefecture had some power over Konoha's personnel appointments and dismissals.
Although Nara Shikaku was invited by him to be an advisor, he would not stand on the side of the daimyo.
Therefore, who will become the next Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen's choice is the most important.
The second is the opinion of Konoha's jonin.
Finally, it was Daimyo Prefecture, but it was just a formality.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was calm and composed. After listening to the discussion on the other side, he said calmly: "The next generation, Namikaze Minato is very suitable!"
The daimyo heard this and deliberately asked, "Namikaze Minato?"
Immediately, a minister said, "The Yellow Flash of Konoha is Hoshita Shuichi, the teacher of the Blue Flash."
Daimyo pretended to be surprised and said, "So it was him."
"Looks very young!"
Utane Koharu said, "He is a disciple of Jiraiya, one of the Three Sannin!"
The daimyo nodded and said, "He is Jiraiya's disciple, which means he is the grandson of the third generation!"
"Then there will be no problem."
…
That's how it was settled.
As long as the Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato passes the vote of the jonin and gets the approval of all the jonin of Konoha, there will be no accidents.
And obviously there can be no accidents.
May 2, Konoha 47th year.
Hoshita Shuichi was called out from the experimental base by Shizune.
Because there is a jonin meeting to be held.
All the jonin in Konoha will be in place.
Of course, this does not include Anbu Jonin.
When Hoshita Shuichi arrived, the place was already bustling with people. Even Tsunade had arrived before him, and Jiraiya, the elusive playboy, was also there.
Orochimaru was the only one missing among the Three Sannin, but he left the village with Anko last month.
In addition there are Kakashi, Uchiha Shisui and others.
"Shuichi-kun!"
"Shuichi Jounin!"
…
As soon as Hoshita Shuichi appeared, there was a continuous stream of greetings.
"Chief Fugaku!"
"Chief Rizu!"
"Shikaku-senpai!"
…
Hoshita Shuichi also greeted everyone very politely, then greeted Kakashi and then came to Tsunade and Jiraiya.
"Why did you come so early?"
Hoshita Shuichi was puzzled: "And Tsunade, why didn't you call me?"
Tsunade said calmly: "I'm not at the experimental base."
"Gekko Hayate has been using Transparent Release too often recently, so Nono asked me to help with the treatment."
Hoshita Shuichi raised an eyebrow when he heard this.
At this time, a series of voices sounded. Hoshita Shuichi looked and saw that it was his teacher Namikaze Minato who had also come. He immediately raised his hand.
Just like Hoshita Shuichi just now, Namikaze Minato walked over to Hoshita Shuichi and the others, greeting them along the way, and called Kakashi over as well.
A group of people were chatting with each other, and they stopped only when Sarutobi Hiruzen, Utane Koharu, and Homura Mitokado arrived.
Then comes the voting of the jonin, which is also a very simple process.
Those who support Namikaze Minato becoming the fourth generation raise your hands.
Hoshita Shuichi glanced over and saw that no one did not raise their hands!
All passed!
"In that case, the succession ceremony will be held on May 6th."
Sarutobi Hiruzen finally announced.
After the jonin's vote of confidence, Hoshita Shuichi and his companions came to an izakaya.
However, only Jiraiya and Tsunade drank, Minato didn't drink, and Hoshita Shuichi and Kakashi were underage.
Jiraiya felt a little regretful: "That guy Orochimaru is not here."
Tsunade glanced at him, "He has competed after all."
Jiraiya smiled and said, "It's not shameful at all to lose to Minato!"
"After all, Minato is my disciple!"
Hoshita Shuichi smiled and said, "You are still my teacher!"
Namikaze Minato could only laugh awkwardly.
Tsunade wanted to punch each of these two shameless people.
After laughing and chatting for a while, Jiraiya said, "Minato, I will be leaving the village once your succession ceremony is over."
Before Namikaze Minato could say anything, Tsunade frowned and asked, "Are you going to look for your child of destiny again?"
Jiraiya said solemnly: "I also want to collect more information to see where Uchiha Madara is hiding and whether he is really dead."
Everyone frowned, and Namikaze Minato said, "It's too dangerous if we're alone."
"Based on what happened last time, I'm afraid that Nagato will not show mercy to you, Sensei?"
Hoshita Shuichi then said, "Senior Jiraiya, you should just stay at Mount Myoboku and master the Sage Mode first!"
"Leave the intelligence to me."
"Besides, there's little point in finding Uchiha Madara now. We can't deal with him alone."
"It's just Nagato, plus Obito who is under control, you won't be able to handle it."
After saying that, Hoshita Shuichi turned around and asked his teacher Namikaze Minato: "Teacher, your Sage Mode should be able to enter instantly, right?"
Namikaze Minato said modestly: "Although that's the case, I can't maintain it for too long, two minutes at most."
Well, the staying power is a bit short.
But Jiraiya's foreplay was too long.
In the original novel, if Nagato had opened all six paths at the beginning, the fight would have ended before the foreplay was completed.
Jiraiya was not embarrassed at all after hearing this, and smiled: "Although my Sage Mode takes a long time to prepare, I can maintain it for a long time with the assistance of two Sages."
Tsunade taunted mercilessly: "When we're really fighting, especially when we're under siege, we won't wait for you to finish before we take action."
"Besides, Konoha is more important."
"That guy Uchiha Madara will definitely come to take the Nine-Tails."
Jiraiya sighed after hearing this, "Well, it looks like the chance to collect folk songs is gone."
Namikaze Minato smiled and said, "In that case, Jiraiya-sensei and Tsunade-senpai will also become assistants to the Hokage!"
Jiraiya immediately refused: "Minato, I still have to practice Sage Mode, I don't have time."
Although you can't go out to collect folk songs, you can collect folk songs in Konoha.
It's too much trouble to become the Hokage's assistant. By then, I won't even have time to write books.
Tsunade immediately refused: "It's too much trouble to assist, I can just stay in Konoha Hospital."
Minato looked at Hoshita Shuichi helplessly.
Hoshita Shuichi spread his hands and said with a smile: "Assisting or not assisting is just a title."
"When something happens, we will discuss it."
"I think you should find a few more secretaries to help, Minato-sensei. Otherwise, I'm afraid you won't even have time to go home after you take office."
Jiraiya couldn't help laughing after hearing this, and gave a thumbs up to Hoshita Shuichi, then said: "Minato had better not look for a girl as a secretary, otherwise, Kushina might not let you go home."
This time everyone couldn't help laughing.
…
May 6th, Konoha 47th year.
There was a huge crowd of people in front of the Hokage Building.
Amidst countless cheers, on the rooftop, Namikaze Minato, wearing the Hokage's divine robe, at the age of 23, took over the bamboo hat that symbolized the Hokage's authority from Sarutobi Hiruzen.
The youngest Hokage in the history of Naruto has been born!
The Fourth Hokage is here!
In the crowd, Hoshita Shuichi looked towards the Hokage Rock: "I hope fate can change..."
"Yes, of course!"
…
After the ceremony, Hoshita Shuichi came to the Hokage's office and smiled when he saw Uzumaki Kushina dressed in ninja costume, "Congratulations, Master's wife, on achieving your goal!"
Uzumaki Kushina was confused after hearing this: "Huh?"
"Shouldn't this be congratulations to Minato?"
The Hoshita Shuichi couple blinked: "I remember clearly that Master's wife said: I want to be the Hokage's woman!"
"Now that Minato-sensei has become the Hokage, then the master's wife has naturally achieved her goal."
Uzumaki Kushina couldn't help but put her hands on her hips and laughed: "That seems to be true!"
"Well, I remember that you, Shuichi, also said something like 'I am the man who wants to become Hokage'!"
Uzumaki Kushina had a smirk on her face.
What a boomerang!
Hoshita Shuichi immediately changed the subject: "Teacher, I plan to perform human body transformation on Gekko Hayate."
This matter has been mentioned before, and Namikaze Minato asked: "Is the technology mature?"
Hoshita Shuichi nodded: "There is no problem with the gill breathing system. I have already experimented on White Zetsu."
"But the skin breathing system is still a little short of perfection and needs more time to perfect."
"It would be a good idea to use the gill breathing system as a sample now, and then create a special breathing mask for Hayate, which can greatly alleviate his condition, especially without affecting his combat."
If the research on the skin respiratory system had not been incomplete, Hoshita Shuichi would have directly changed Gekko Hayate's skin.
Don't worry, it's definitely not a toad.
Namikaze Minato trusted Hoshita Shuichi 100%, nodded and asked: "What is the opinion of the Gekko Clan?"
There was no need to ask Gekko Hayate, since Hoshita Shuichi had come, he must have asked.
The key is the Gekko Clan.
Hoshita Shuichi smiled and said, "No problem, I personally asked Gekko Hayate's father."
After hearing this, Namikaze Minato smiled and said, "Then there is no problem, go ahead and do it."
Hoshita Shuichi nodded and was about to leave, but suddenly stopped and said to Uzumaki Kushina who was checking the documents with a smile: "Master's wife, find a few more secretaries for the teacher, so that he won't be away from home at night."
After saying that, Hoshita Shuichi immediately ran away using Flying Thunder God.
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