Naruto: Immortal Spirit

In the winter of Konoha's 46th year, the first snow fell in the Land of Fire.

Located at the Kumo Ninja battlefield at the very edge of the Land of Fire, Konoha's camp is hidden in the snow-capped mountains and forests.

In the four directions, the camp barriers made by earth escape ninjutsu were also covered with falling snow. From a distance, the entire camp looked like an inconspicuous white hill in the forest.

The last offensive of the Kumo ninja also came to a complete halt when the falling snow came. Kato Oo, who was lying on the hospital bed in the camp, just listened quietly to the sound of falling snow outside the camp tent, and flames burst out from the stove from time to time, just like Kato Oo's state of mind. , wavering.

"Golden flash..."

His eyes seemed to have passed through the medical training tent and landed in the center of the camp, where Namikaze Minato was discussing war tasks.

Since the battle with the Eight-Tails, Namikaze Minato's reputation has spread throughout Konoha and Kumogakure Village, and even the Kumo ninja spread that "encountering Konoha's golden flash - Namikaze Minato, there will be no punishment for giving up the mission." "After the message.

The name of Golden Flash has completely resounded throughout the entire ninja world. No one will ever regard this golden-haired man as someone's apprentice or someone's mouthpiece, but as a new powerful ninja!

Kato Ou didn't know the news about other ninja villages, but he thought that the information about Namikaze Minato had been completely placed on the desks of each ninja village kage.

But the more this happened, the more uneasy Kato Oo became.

The greater the reputation of Namikaze Minato, the more it proves that Danzo may have had a temporary intention at the beginning, or he may have already realized how correct the decision to place him in Minato's team was, and he could even predict the next time he saw Danzo again. What kind of orders will he give?

"Snoring...snoring..."

There was a sound of snoring in the ward, and Kato Oo, who was in a state of confusion, was so upset that he turned his attention to Obito who was still sleeping soundly beside him.

He scratched his ears and cheeks from time to time, grinded his teeth and vomited bubbles from time to time, and hung his bandaged legs high, but it did not affect the sweetness of his sleep at all.

Kato Oo's eyes were complicated. Sometimes he also envied Obito. The green seedlings bathed in the spring breeze of Konoha, and the heart hidden with hot flames seemed to be full of light, love, dedication, blood... everything about the will of fire seemed to be It can all be found in him.

Lin leaned sideways. The wound on her back was almost completely healed. She looked at Kato Oo silently with her big eyes open. It seemed that girls always have more delicate thoughts. She vaguely seemed to feel the entanglement and sorrow in Kato Oo's heart.

"Xu-kun is very powerful. He is already known as Blue Shura among the cloud ninjas..."

"Still a long way to go……"

The sky and the earth were completely white, and the entire camp was immersed in the world of snow. Kato Ou responded in a muffled voice, and then looked out the window in silence. Several small sparrows landed on the treetops, shaking the silver bars on the trees. They fell down, as if someone was passing by, they fluttered their wings and disappeared into the white sky and earth.

What Kato O didn't know was that in Namikaze Minato's camp, Jiraiya happened to mention him.

"Minato... Dan's nephew, Kato O's family background, may be in some trouble..."

Jiraiya and Minato sat opposite each other, the mist rising from the two hot tea cups.

He stared at Minato intently, thinking of what Bunta said to him, and the figure of the blue giant also appeared in his mind.

In the past few days, he had investigated all the information that Kato Ou could find. Except for the root experience, which was a secret that he could not get yet, the rest of the experience was so simple that it was unbelievable.

Looking at the file full of 'forgery' placed between the two teacups, he also roughly understood Kato O's identity - Danzo's 'spy'.

He had even begun to doubt Danzo's purpose. Although he did not want to get involved in Konoha's high-level struggles, he had to understand these methods.

Those who can see clearly but stay out of things are transparent, those who can't understand but stay out of things are just idle people. The most stupid thing is those who can't understand but stay out of things, and will only end up miserable in the end.

He had never worried about Minato's strength, but he was afraid that he would become a victim of power struggles inexplicably.

"Jiraiya-sensei, I know..."

Minato looked at the documents Jiraiya brought, but didn't seem to care at all and just smiled softly.

"Minato, there are some things I have never told you...but now I want to ask you a question..."

Jiraiya's eyes sharpened, and his cynicism disappeared instantly. Regarding Konoha, he will always love and be solemn.

"It's rare for Mr. Jiraiya to be so serious..."

Minato still looked gentle and humble, but the look in his eyes told Jiraiya that he had become serious.

"Sometimes, I don't want to be like this..."

Jiraiya laughed silently, then sighed again and frowned.

"Minato! Is your dream to become Hokage?"

"Seriously...tell me..."

Jiraiya stared closely into Minato's eyes, his sky-blue eyes full of clarity, like a clear spring flowing deep in the forest, suddenly flashing with golden brilliance.

"Yes! Becoming Hokage is not only my dream, but also Kyukina's dream!"

"I've been working hard on this too..."

"Jiraiya-sensei...why are you asking this question?"

Namikaze Minato seemed to have caught something, but it seemed like there was nothing. Although Minato who was running on the battlefield was good enough, he still lacked some of the keen sense of political naivety.

He looked at Jiraiya with some doubts. There seemed to be something wrong with Jiraiya today.

"Minato...I've decided!"

"I want to recommend you to run for the Fourth Hokage!"

Jiraiya's sudden loud voice shocked Minato Namikaze. He was only in his early 20s. Although he had been striving for the goal of being Hokage, he had never thought of running for the Fourth Hokage now...

"Stop joking, Jiraiya-sensei..."

"The Fourth Hokage has you, Lord Orochimaru, Jonin Fugaku, Lord Tsunade and so many suitable candidates..."

"Minato! I'm not kidding...otherwise, why do you think Danzo would send Kato Oo to your side?"

"Although I don't like this person very much, his methods are ruthless enough, especially those he considers to be roadblocks..."

Looking at Namikaze Minato who was deep in thought, Jiraiya didn't say anything more. He just changed the topic with a meaningful look. It was too early for Minato to be exposed to too many negative things.

"Minato, be careful with that subordinate of yours. Although he is Dan's nephew, he is also a member of the Roots. You should understand what the Roots are..."

"Besides, the blue giant born from his spiritual transformation technique is too mysterious. I have checked all the records related to Konoha, but there is no information. If it is a technique he developed himself, then he has no knowledge of the soul secret technique. His talent is so terrifying that it’s unimaginable..."

"Xu...he is a good boy, I believe in him..."

Minato raised his head and looked directly into Jiraiya's eyes.

"If he really wants to go against me, he won't reveal some of his secrets easily..."

"Teacher Jiraiya..."

"I believe, Junior Brother Xu, he is a good boy..."

Jiraiya sighed slightly, feeling a little pleased and a little troubled. He was pleased with Minato's gentleness and sunshine. He was the most perfect child of destiny in his mind, full of love and hope.But he was still a little worried. It might be difficult for Minato with such a character to successfully take the position of Hokage in the maelstrom of Konoha, even with his help...

"Maybe that's why you are Namikaze Minato and not someone else..."

Jiraiya didn't speak anymore, just took a sip of tea, and seemed to be thinking about something in his eyes.

"So...can this child be used by Minato..."