Konoha: A golden flash from the tomb

Taking a group of old, weak, women and children across the sea and through the mountains was naturally more strenuous than when they arrived. The large group had been in the Land of Water for nearly a week, but they were still a short distance from Konoha.

The water route took up most of the time. After all, without the chakra of the Nine-Tails, Minato couldn't speed up the whole process to have a big boat ride on the sea.

But it does feel good to be down to earth. After getting off the boat, people's steps are a little lighter.

Now that the sun has set, Shisui and the ANBU have established a temporary camp. Now located in the heart of the Fire Country, safety is greatly guaranteed.

The burning bonfire brought the aroma of food, and the warm firelight also dispelled the coldness of the night. Most of Kaguya's people returned to the tent to rest after simply filling their stomachs, while the escorting ninjas were divided into three groups, taking turns. It is indeed safe here during the night watch, but necessary vigilance is indispensable.

"Master Minato."

A cup of hot tea was placed in Minato's hand, and Shisui came over during his spare time in the evening.

"Sit down, Shisui, do you need anything from me?"

Minato put down the mask in his hand, and when passing by the Country of Uzumaki, he left to recycle the mask of Namendo. Uzushiogakure Village had been completely reduced to rubble, but the Namendo in a secluded place outside the village was not there. A sacrificial site would not be of interest to an uninformed ninja who had been destroyed.

"I'm just worried that Minato-sama will be very busy after returning to the village. I'm just bothering you tonight to thank you for your help to the Uchiha clan."

Taking off the mask on his face, Shisui, who was kneeling next to Minato, smiled gently. He never thought that Uchiha would be able to live in harmony with Konoha one day. After his previous wish was fulfilled, he expressed his gratitude to Minato. There is only full of admiration and respect.

"This is how it should be. We are all a family in Konoha. Whether we are Uchiha or other ninjas, as fellow villagers we should help each other."

"How is the clan doing now? If everything goes well, I think things in the security department should be getting better, right?"

"Yes, Minato-sama, the relationship between the security department and the villagers has indeed improved a lot. The help provided by the Nara family has completely exceeded my imagination. Although it has just begun, I feel that it will get better and better in the future."

Shisui couldn't hide the happy smile on his face, "But the biggest gain for the clan should be that we gradually see ourselves clearly. Being an Uchiha clansman is something to be proud of, but we can't do it because of Uchiha's He became proud of his last name."

"Thank you, Lord Minato, for giving us this opportunity and letting Uchiha see it. In fact, we do have a lot to learn and improve."

"We are also dealing with an ordinary security conflict, but in the past we would only let the matter turn into a dispute. Both sides resented us for handling the matter. It is not that Uchiha is unfair, but there are many differences in the way he handles things. Big question.”

"Lord Shikaku asked his people to teach us many things, such as letting them know where they went wrong and what kind of rules they need to follow, instead of just saying 'take them away' and leading them away like we did before. go."

Hearing Shisui's words, Minato looked at him dumbfounded. As for Uchiha's behavior, it was really a blessing for their family to have big fists to avoid being thrown to pieces by Konoha villagers while walking on the street. Is there any security department that enforces the law like this?Gangsters who collect protection fees know how to clearly explain the stakes. As a law enforcer, how could Uchiha drag people back without giving any explanation?

"Until your brains are cured, don't even think about Hokage's position..."

"What?" Shisui looked at Minato with confusion on his face. Why couldn't he understand a word of these words?

"It's nothing, I was cursing."

Minato rolled his eyes, Shisui could only scratch his head and laugh, feeling uncomfortable.

"But, Shisui, you probably don't know what you're talking about tonight, right?"

Although Shisui's face was full of smiles, there was a determination that had just been determined in his eyes. This imperceptible emotion revealed a trace of sadness and an inexplicable relief.

"Has it been discovered?"

"Hahaha." Shisui scratched his head and smiled. After seeing that Uchiha and the village have become harmonious, and the future will become better and better, Shisui now likes to smile more and more.

"I do have one more thing to talk to Minato-sama, and for this reason I also..."

He paused and reached into his arms.

"I am also very determined. This matter has nothing to do with the Fugaku clan leader. It is my personal insistence on Shisui, but I hope that Lord Minato can make it happen."

He took out a glass bottle from his arms, which was smaller than his fist.

Inside the bottle was a transparent, colorless liquid, with two blood-red eyes soaked in it.

"I took a pair of eyes from the tribe that died in the war and replaced them with my Mangekyō Sharingan."

Shisui presented the bottle respectfully and spoke to Minato seriously.

"My eyes are too special. I cannot control the power of other gods. Although I don't know why Minato-sama knows the power of these eyes, I have never told others..."

"But these eyes should not belong to Uchiha. Even if they are Uchiha's kaleidoscope, they cannot belong to Uchiha."

"Minato-sama, you are a kind and wise Hokage. You can even allow me, who has these eyes of a different god, to become your personal guard ANBU. This makes me feel honored, but also worried."

"These eyes do not belong to Uchiha's salvation, nor do they belong to my salvation. I hope that the village can live in peace with the clan, and you have done it for me, fulfilling my dream."

"There is even less need for these eyes to exist."

"Master Minato."

Shisui placed the bottle containing the other gods in Minato's palm.

"Only keeping these eyes in your hands, I think this is the most appropriate and safest thing. Although I don't know what your goal is, I hope that these other gods can provide you with a small amount of help."

"Uchiha Shisui is willing to devote all his loyalty to you, including his life. May Konoha prosper forever, and may Uchiha and Konoha share weal and woe."

Shisui finished these words calmly, but his mind was not calm at all. He was waiting for Minato's reply, waiting for the moment when the dust settled.

Hesitating with Shisui, Minato's mood at the moment is also complicated. He really has never thought about taking away Shisui's other gods. Although the pair of kaleidoscopes are indeed very strong, he is confident that he can control Shisui and the threat of other gods. It didn't actually exist for him, but obviously, Shisui didn't think so.

He wanted Minato to feel at ease, and he wanted the current peace and friendship to continue to increase in the future. He was afraid that this other god that belonged to him would destroy this rare and precious beauty in the future, so he handed over the other god to give himself peace of mind.

"I understand."

Minato patted Shisui on the shoulder and asked him to stand up.

"I can tolerate you having other gods, but since you don't believe me..."

"No, Lord Minato, none of my subordinates..."

Hearing this, Shisui immediately became a little anxious. Could it be that he had done something wrong by doing this?

After seeing Shisui's panicked expression, Minato couldn't help but laugh: "Just kidding, but your worries are not wrong."

"Ordinary Hokage, or any other person in power, will not allow another threat to exist beside them that can silently control them and change their thoughts and will. Your worries are correct."

"I can proudly say that I am an exception here. I believe you will not do such a thing. I also believe that you truly love the village, just like your elder, Uchiha Mirror."

"But I still accepted it to prevent you from thinking about it all night and keeping you awake at night. You have to be on duty later, and you won't be able to stay energetic if you don't get some rest."

"But as compensation, after returning to the village tomorrow, Shisui, you come with me. Orochimaru finally recovered after molting several times. He and Shikaku sorted out some root things. I think you should take a look. .”

"As the captain of my secret guard, you need to be strong enough to support my appearance."

"My subordinates will definitely not forget to practice."

Shisui spoke with confidence. Shisui, who had already made his own name in the three battles, had the ability to fulfill this promise.

"Then go."

Minato sent Shisui away and picked up the previous mask again and began to study it. The sealing technique of the Uzumaki clan was indeed as powerful as the scornful ninja world.

It is not easy to figure out what Hashirama told him before.

The whole night was silent and calm.

In the early morning of the second day, the team set off again and walked along the wide road. At the end of the road was their kind and warm home.

Konoha is so close.