Natsume sent Naruto Uzumaki home.
Looking at the somewhat shabby room, he thought of Sasuke Uchiha.
With his help, the relationship between Naruto Uzumaki and Kurama should warm up quickly.
Moreover, he had obtained the lingering spiritual forms of Kushina Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze.
The former knew quite a bit about Jinchuriki.
Needless to say, the latter was rich in combat experience and had many Ninjutsu.
In other words, Naruto Uzumaki had two more cheat codes than in the original story.
In comparison, Sasuke Uchiha was really miserable.
If he didn't think of something, he might never be able to surpass Naruto Uzumaki in his lifetime.
Well, how should one put it?
Sasuke Uchiha was still young and had just awakened the two-tomoe Sharingan.
Under normal circumstances, it would be difficult for him to advance further. The best way was to learn Ninjutsu.
For example, [Lightning Release].
Just now when Natsume was chatting with Minato Namikaze, he was reminded of something.
The Hokage's bodyguards.
The original intention of this position was not to protect the Hokage, but to cultivate direct subordinates.
For example, the bodyguards of Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage.
Each one of them was well-known.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, Homura Mitokado, Koharu Utatane, Torifu Akimichi, Kagami Uchiha, etc.
When it came to the Fourth Hokage, it was rather disappointing.
Makibi Ikazuchi, Makibi Ikazuchi, and Makibi Ikazuchi.
The reason they were removed from the center of power in Konoha was not only because Minato Namikaze died early, but mainly because they were not strong enough.
The only valuable thing was that the three of them could jointly perform the [Flying Thunder God Technique].
After Tsunade became the Hokage, she also selected bodyguards.
Yes, it was still Makibi Ikazuchi and the other two.
Most likely it was because of the [Flying Thunder God Technique] and the lack of suitable candidates.
Natsume returned to the Hokage's office.
After making sure there was no one inside, he pushed the door open and entered.
With his relationship with Tsunade, there was no need to knock.
"Sister."
Natsume sneaked over to her side and threw himself into her arms, rubbing his little face back and forth.
"This is an office, you know."
Tsunade reached out and lifted his chin, and at the same time kicked him with her bare foot. "Act yourself!"
"You're one to talk."
Natsume glanced at her bare feet after taking off her high - heeled sandals and said, "You don't look like a Hokage at all."
"Humph, I'm the Hokage!"
Tsunade glared at him. "Everything I do makes sense, and you can only listen to me."
"Alright, my Hokage - sama. I have a proposal to present."
Natsume took out the pre - written proposal for the Hokage secretary team and handed it to her.
"What's this all about?"
Tsunade opened the document and immediately showed a thoughtful expression.
Natsume, having nothing to do, stood behind her and kneaded her shoulders.
"The last - place elimination system and the shift system are quite good. They can arouse their sense of crisis and enthusiasm."
Tsunade lifted her head, showing her fair neck, and said, "It's just that the payment system has never been used in Konoha before. It's not appropriate."
"Why isn't it appropriate?"
Natsume looked at her fair neck and asked, "The seven ninjas on the Hokage secretary team are too busy with work to take on outside jobs. If they're not paid, why would they be willing to do it for a long time?"
The ninja system is really outrageous.
As a ninja, you can only get paid through missions.
Everything else is just free labor.
No wonder the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, kept hyping up the Will of Fire.
Tsunade blinked her eyes. It really seemed to make sense.
She turned her head and looked at the materials again.
Natsume played with her silky blonde hair.
"I'll study it carefully."
After Tsunade finished reading everything, she couldn't help showing surprise.
Some things weren't very noticeable. However, with Natsume's suggestions and combinations, they formed a seemingly feasible management system.
If all the suggestions were followed, it would definitely be faster and more effective than the previous methods.
"I find that you're more suitable to be the Hokage than me."
Tsunade sighed from the bottom of her heart.
"Oh, come on!"
Natsume rested his chin on her shoulder and said, "I also summarized this experience through Gunma Company."
Feeling the hot breath in her ear, Tsunade uncomfortably tilted her head.
Hearing him mention Gunma Company, she immediately remembered that this guy had been very smart a long time ago.
"Sister."
Suddenly, Natsume turned the Hokage's soft chair around so that Tsunade was facing him.
"What's up?"
There was a puzzled look on her face.
"The birthday gift I gave you was a bit hasty, so I'll make it up with a second one."
Natsume knelt on one knee and took out a diamond ring.
There were diamonds in the ninja world.
In the original story, at Naruto Uzumaki's wedding, the rich Tenten gave a blue crystal kunai inlaid with colored diamonds.
Tsunade didn't show shyness like a young girl, but a bright smile.
She stretched out her hand and spread her five fingers.
Natsume held her left wrist and slipped the ring onto her ring finger.
This diamond ring wasn't very big, mainly for easy carrying.
Under the diamond was engraved the Flying Thunder God Mark[b]Flying Thunder God Mark[/b].
Although Tsunade didn't know for the time being that he knew the Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b], for safety reasons, he definitely had to make one.
Moreover, a diamond ring had a special meaning in his past life.
Wearing it on the ring finger meant being married.
"Thank you."
Tsunade stood up, hugged him, and leaned against his chest affectionately, saying, "I really like this gift."
"I also like the gift you gave me."
Natsume put his arm around her slender waist and said.
"When did I give you..."
This part ain't over yet! More exciting stuff coming up!
Tsunade stopped halfway, suddenly raised her head, gave him a disdainful look, and scolded, "Jerk!"
She already understood what gift Natsume was talking about.
On her birthday, she had indeed given him the most precious gift.
"Can you stop ruining the atmosphere so casually?"
Still feeling annoyed, Tsunade clenched her fist and punched Natsume on the back.
She didn't use much force. Instead, she hugged him even tighter.
The next moment, she angrily pushed Natsume away.
"You're thinking bad things again!"
Tsunade sat back on the Hokage's soft chair, folded her arms across her chest, and said domineeringly, "If there's nothing else, go home and wait for me!"
Natsume thought to himself that she was indeed an extraordinary woman.
It's a pity that Tsunade is still quite traditional and doesn't dare to do certain things in the Hokage's office.
"There's one more thing."
Natsume put aside distracting thoughts and reminded, "Sister, now that you're the Hokage, you should form a Hokage's bodyguard team."
"I don't need protection."
Tsunade refused without hesitation. "I'll have to protect them then. It's too much trouble."
"True, but with a bodyguard team, you can order them to do things."
Natsume explained, "Besides, even for the Anbu, you need to cultivate your own loyal followers."
Hearing this, Tsunade fell into deep thought.
She really hadn't thought this through.
How should she put it?
She had just become the Hokage and wasn't familiar with the game of power struggles.
"Then will you be my Hokage's bodyguard?"
Tsunade looked up, her bright brown eyes full of expectation.
If he were her bodyguard, he could stay by her side at all times. It was indeed a good idea.
Of course, Natsume wouldn't do it. He was very busy.
"It's too boring. It's not for me. I do have a couple of candidates. What about Kakashi Hatake and Might Guy?"
Although Might Guy is prone to changing his style, there's no doubt about his strength.
Kakashi Hatake usually has an even match with anyone. As for Might Guy, he always goes all out and has a one-for-one exchange with his opponents.
Even Madara Uchiha almost fell for his trap.
Moreover, if Might Guy became Tsunade's bodyguard, Natsume would have a reason to let her learn the Eight Gates[b]Eight Gates[/b].
Then, if Tsunade could get Shinno's two medical Kinjutsu, her strength would soar.
The Yin Seal, Strength of a Hundred Technique, Body Activation, Body Regeneration, and the Eight Gates[b]Eight Gates[/b].
Just thinking about it gives one the shivers... Well, it's terrifying.
Natsume secretly thought that only his [Sage Body] could withstand such a continuous onslaught.
"Well, add Kurenai Yuhi and Shizune, too."
It's not okay to only have men.
Although Kakashi Hatake and Might Guy aren't interested in women, just in case, let's recruit Shizune as an insider.
Hearing this, Tsunade stroked her chin and started to fall into deep thought.
Let's not talk about Shizune for now. The other three aren't currently leading teams as Jonin.
Kakashi Hatake was a team-leader but has no students.
After thinking about it, it seems quite suitable.
"Let them give it a try."
Tsunade finally agreed to Natsume's suggestion.
"I'll go and inform them."
Natsume walked to the door, stopped, and said, "Sister, I'll be waiting for you at home."
"Stop talking so much nonsense!"
Tsunade's heart fluttered. She gave him a sideways glance. "Go and do your work!"
Natsume left the Hokage Building.
There's no need to look for Shizune. She'll definitely agree.
In the original story, she held multiple positions: apprentice, bodyguard, secretary, and errand-runner.
The first person Natsume went to see was Kurenai Yuhi.
She readily agreed.
Kurenai Yuhi comes from a Genjutsu ninja clan, but it's not very large.
Theoretically, members of the Hokage's bodyguard team can become Hokage.
For example, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
At the very least, they can get into the middle- and high-level positions in Konoha.
The remaining two are Might Guy and Kakashi Hatake.
In the original story, neither of them got married or had children. They're truly lifelong good buddies.
Natsume glanced at the sky. It was just dusk. At this time, Might Guy should be training outside the village.
He walked into the Death Forest. When there was no one around, he activated his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan[b]Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan[/b]. Soon, he found his target.
"Three hundred and twenty - one! Three hundred and twenty - two! Three hundred and twenty - three!"
A voice full of power and youthful energy reached Natsume's ears.
There, he saw Might Guy running on his hands, wearing green tight - fitting clothes.
As he ran, he counted out loud.
"Hey, uncle!"
Natsume shouted.
"Yo, a strange teenager. What's up?"
Might Guy ran towards him on his hands.
This scene was really weird.
"The Hokage has an order for you."
Natsume raised an eyebrow and said.
"What? The Hokage!"
Might Guy immediately jumped into the air, spun three hundred and sixty degrees in mid - air and landed, asking excitedly with a beaming face, "The Hokage is looking for me?"
Because of his father Might Duy's battle achievements, he caught Hiruzen Sarutobi's attention.
However, his personality was indeed a hassle for a ninja. Therefore, most of the tasks assigned to him were frontal battles.
In fact, as a ninja, infiltration and assassination missions were the most common.
But who would dare to let him carry them out?
Compared with Kakashi Hatake, Might Guy seemed rather idle.
He once applied to join the Anbu but was rejected by Hiruzen Sarutobi.
He also applied to join the Root but was rejected by Danzo Shimura.
He had so much enthusiasm with nowhere to release it.
It was normal for him to be excited now.
"The Hokage wants you to be the Hokage's bodyguard..."
Before Natsume could finish speaking, he saw Might Guy burst into tears.
"Woo - hoo! The Hokage actually wants me to be the Hokage's bodyguard. I'm so touched! My youth is blazing!"
This chapter isn't over yet!
With a roar, he said, "I'll triple today's training! I'm off!"
"..."
Natsume watched his receding back and was speechless for a moment.
I haven't finished speaking yet!
He couldn't help but smile. Sure enough, he's the gem of Konoha.
Actually, Might Guy was very suitable to be a subordinate.
He was powerful and loyal.
It was just that his personality was too erratic.
Natsume could already anticipate the complete change in the atmosphere of the Hokage Building.
He turned around and returned to Konoha Village. Eventually, he found Kakashi Hatake at his home.
"Come in."
Kakashi was sitting by the windowsill, flipping through Make Out Paradise[b]Make Out Paradise[/b].
Natsume suspected that he wore the mask to hide his blushing face.
"Natsume?"
Kakashi glanced at him and asked, "What do you want from me?"
"The Hokage wants you to be the Hokage's bodyguard."
"..."
Upon hearing this, Kakashi fell silent.
Because of his identity, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Minato Namikaze, and the current Tsunade had all taken good care of him.
It's just that he really didn't have much interest in it.
"I'm already a Jonin leading a team. I'm afraid I don't have the time."
Kakashi shook his head, which was a disguised rejection.
"You don't have any good students at the moment, do you?"
Natsume presented a condition, "If you become the Hokage's bodyguard, you'll be Sasuke Uchiha's teacher. How about that?"
Kakashi was instantly a bit tempted.
In today's Konoha, there is no one more suitable to be his apprentice than Sasuke Uchiha.
Because he has the Sharingan.
Kakashi Hatake had also once worked with Itachi Uchiha and was quite familiar with his genius.
As Itachi's younger brother, Sasuke Uchiha was no slouch.
Kakashi Hatake hesitated for a moment and then agreed.
When he became the team - leading teacher, he had the idea of taking in an apprentice.
Facing such a promising young talent, it was hard for him to refuse.
[Due to your actions, the fates of Might Guy, Kurenai Yuhi, Kakashi Hatake, and Sasuke Uchiha have changed. You have gained a total of 37 destiny values.]
It was quite a small amount.
Less than 10 points per person.
But it was normal.
There really wasn't much change in their destinies.
After Natsume finished his business, the sky had already grown a bit dim.
He returned home.
Surprisingly, no one was there.
Natsume had to cook for himself.
Not long had passed.
Tsunade opened the door, changed her shoes, and took off her ceremonial robe.
Not seeing Shizune, she immediately knew that she must be working overtime at Konoha Hospital.
She smiled and headed for the kitchen.
Natsume, who was cooking, was wrapped in a warm embrace.
"What are we having today?"
Tsunade shed her duties as the Hokage and became extremely idle.
She leaned on his shoulder, savoring the rare tranquility.
Natsume turned around, put his arms around her waist, and counter - questioned, "Well... what do you reckon?"
Tsunade was a bit slow to react, but soon her light - brown eyes softened, and a blush appeared on her face.
Natsume picked her up and placed her on the kitchen counter, saying, "Your cooking skills are so bad. Watch carefully and learn well. If you don't get it the first time, I'll teach you several more times."
"Do you want to die?"
Tsunade was enraged.
She lifted her slender, stocking - less legs and mercilessly launched a fierce attack with the Seven - Day Lock of Unbreakable Love[b]Seven - Day Lock of Unbreakable Love[/b].
Natsume gasped.
What a vicious woman.
Just for saying one bad thing, she was so cruel and didn't care at all if he would get hurt.
But Natsume's strength was extraordinary now.
Tsunade was only trapping herself.
So the next day, the Hokage, who had just taken a short leave, took another day off.
Fortunately, the Hokage secretary team was in place, so no major affairs in Konoha were delayed.
Four thousand words. Third Update and Fourth Update (referring to the third and fourth installments of the daily web - novel updates).
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