Konoha: I am cursed with immortality

Chapter 166 To protect
Hiruzaru Sarutobi smiled, didn't say much on this issue, and then said: "That matter... still can't let it go?"

Minato was startled when he heard the words: "What did you say?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head and sighed: "Since that incident, you have changed a lot."

"People will always change, especially in the position of Hokage, there is too much to bear." Minato sighed.

Although the third generation did not specifically say what it was, Minato knew in his heart that what he was talking about was the sacrifice of Toru Uesugi three years ago.

But what Minato said is true, not everyone can stay the same forever, like him, it is not easy to keep the original intention.

"You're right, Hokage...it's not easy to take on." Sarutobi Hiruzen said, his eyes revealing the color of reminiscence, and then he said, "In his position, there are too many things to think about. I am not as good as you young people, and I have lost a lot of momentum in many things."

After walking for a long time, the two chatted while walking, and before they knew it, they came to a small courtyard.

This is the home of Uesugi Toru, and it is also the place where Minato passes through every day to get off work.

It's not that this is a point on Minato's way home, but because, since Uesugi Toru's sacrifice, Minato will come here to take a look every day after get off work.

He forgot for a moment today that the third generation was there, and came here involuntarily.

Although the route has changed, the third generation also forgot to remind him.

When he came here, Minato was startled, and Hiruzaru Sarutobi was also startled.

"Is this the child's home?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked.

Minato nodded and sighed.

Hiruzaru Sarutobi stood outside the courtyard, sized him up, and then said with emotion: "That kid is a good kid, but things have already happened, and after three years, you should have come out."

"You are joking, I have already walked out." Minato shook his head and smiled.

"But..." Yuan Fei was taken aback.

"You mean what I said at the elder meeting today?" Minato looked at Sarutobi and asked with a smile.

Sarutobi nodded.

Minato took a long breath, and then said: "This kid, Toru, he is my younger brother, and because of his relationship with Kushina, he can also be regarded as my student. After I succeeded the Fourth Hokage, he He is my capable subordinate again, his death is indeed a great harm to me."

Hiruzaru Sarutobi nodded: "I understand."

In the eyes of Sarutobi Hiruzen, Uesugi Toru is also his grandson, Tsunade's proud disciple, so in the past three years, he has never dared to tell Tsunade this news.

"But as Hokage, I can only keep my grief in my heart. Looking at the entire Konoha, and even the ninja world, how many children like this die in the daily wars? Toru...not the first one, nor Definitely not the last one." Minato looked at Toru Uesugi's house and said with emotion.

Hiruzaru Sarutobi looked at Minato, but didn't speak, and carefully read what Minato said.

Minato continued: "After that day, I did change, but I didn't become self-defeating, nor did I become timid. On the contrary, I understood more clearly the meaning of Toru's coming forward at that time... He did it for Kushina , for me, and also for Naruto..."

"Ninjas don't exist for missions, nor do they exist for war. Ninjas exist to protect everything you cherish..."

When Minato said this, he thought of that figure in his heart. Although he was dead, it didn't affect his radiance.

Hearing these words, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help being stunned.

"Ninjas exist to protect..." He nodded secretly, this is the meaning of shadow.

"So..." Minato said with a smile, "If someone has to sacrifice me, then I'll do it. I'm Hokage."

The moonlight shines in the small courtyard of Toru Uesugi’s house, the cherry blossom tree moves with the wind, and rains down flowers.

……

Go home.

"Jushinna, look who's here?" Minato yelled as soon as she entered the door.

Holding the spatula, Kushina ran to the door immediately when she heard Minato's voice, and said in surprise, "Eh? It's so early today... Ah, Lord III!"

She hurriedly saluted, holding the spatula with a look of embarrassment.

"Kushinna, long time no see, don't worry, I'm just here to grab a meal, and I'll take a look at Naruto by the way." Hiruzaru Sarutobi smiled, and was about to take out his pipe for a couple of puffs, but thought that Naruto was still young, and Kushina got angry... let's take it easy.

"Ah, Minato didn't notify me in advance that you are coming. I...was so rude." Kushina looked very embarrassed.

Now she looks more like a qualified and gentle mother.

She is no longer the bluffing little girl who bumped her head even after cleaning.

"Hahaha...it's all my fault for not telling Minato to leave work early." Sarutobi laughed.

Kushina also blushed and laughed, and then said to Minato: "Minato, please entertain Mrs. Third, I still have food in the kitchen."

After speaking, he bowed to Hiruzaru Sarutobi, and then went back to the kitchen.

Minato told Sarutobi to sit down, and then called out: "Naruto? Naruto? The third generation grandpa is here, come out quickly."

Called a few times, but did not hear a response.

"Minato, he should be in the room, go and see." Kushina's voice came from the kitchen.

Minato sighed helplessly, walked to the door of Naruto's room, saw that there was a small gap in the door, and gently pushed the door open, but saw Naruto in the corner, playing with a couple without raising his head. Building blocks and dolls.

"Naruto?" Minato called out cautiously.

But seeing Naruto pouted his lips, he wanted to respond, but he shrunk in an instant.

"What's the matter? Naruto." Minato smiled gently and helplessly, and walked up to Naruto, "Are you playing with building blocks? Can Dad play with you?"

At this time, Naruto was over three years old. Like Minato, he had golden hair, but his mood didn't look so good.

"No!" Naruto resolutely refused.

Minato was taken aback, feeling quite guilty in his heart.

Since Naruto was nearly half a year old, the war between Yun Yin and Konoha broke out. As Hokage, he was too busy to touch the ground, and he rarely even went home.

Naruto has always been brought up by Kushina. As a father, he really didn't fulfill much responsibility.

In Naruto's childhood, there was almost no shadow of Minato. After Naruto became sensible, of course he also hoped that his father would accompany him more, but unfortunately, every time Minato returned home, Naruto fell asleep.

When I got up the next day, there was no sign of the water gate at home.

Over time, Naruto felt somewhat resentful towards this father.

(End of this chapter)