Naruto: I open a pet shop in the Ninja world.

Konoha's evacuation drills are actually conducted every year.

It’s just that this year is a little special.

Although the villagers were not quite clear why the funeral rehearsal for the Third Hokage was being conducted.

But the Third Hokage must have his reasons for doing this.

It is impossible to ask. Although I don’t understand, I still trust unconditionally.

So, when Naruto and his party stepped into the gate of Konoha.

The whole village was filled with a sad atmosphere.

The sky even began to darken at this time.

The gatekeepers had already changed into black mourning clothes. They had expressions that were uglier than crying. They looked like they didn't want to laugh or cry, and their expressions seemed a little distorted.

But it also shows their "sadness" very well: "You are finally back, Lady Tsunade, Lord Jiraiya."

There was sob and joy in the voice.

Jiraiya was stunned. He didn't expect these people's acting skills to be so good. If he didn't know the truth behind it, he would have been fooled.

On the way back, Naruto was healed by Tsunade who had cheered up.

They had already prepared mourning clothes for the three of them.

The situation today was special. After the three of them returned, the gate of Konoha was closed directly.

Chu Yun and Zi Tie followed them to the memorial tablet, where the Third Hokage lying in the crystal coffin had a peaceful look on his face.

Except for those who were out, almost everyone in the village was here.

They all had sadness on their faces, holding white chrysanthemums in their hands, and came forward one by one to say their "final farewell" to the Third Hokage.

Naruto had a sad expression on his face, even his golden hair seemed a little dull under the influence of his emotions.

I don’t know who couldn’t help crying out loud, and then the crying sound rose and fell.

Especially Konohamaru in the front row, he was almost crying.

He clung to the crystal coffin tightly and refused to let go no matter how hard it pulled.

Finally, Asuma couldn't bear it anymore and picked him up and took him away.

Until I stood in front of the master and looked at his peaceful appearance, as if he was just asleep.

But it was not until this moment that Tsunade had a real feeling that her master was dead.

Her eyes were red. She stood in front of the third generation without saying anything. After a while, she placed white chrysanthemums around him.

It seems that the success of the fake death pill even fooled the strongest medical ninja, Princess Tsunade.

Chi Qing on the other side finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After Naruto returned to her side, Chi Qing pulled him into her arms, rubbed his back, and asked him in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Does the wound still hurt?"

Naruto shook his head, "Aunt Tsunade has healed me. It doesn't hurt at all."

"That's good." Chi Qing smiled, but said: "Tsunade-sama is older than your father, so you shouldn't call her aunt."

"Then how should I shout..."

The two of them here were gathered sparsely as if they were plotting something.

On the other side, Nara Shikaku, as the most important military advisor to the Hokage, is the one who announces such things as the "last words".

He took out the Hokage's handwritten letter and seal, and knelt on one knee in front of Tsunade: "Sandaime-sama hopes that you will serve as the fifth generation. Please accept the title."

Someone shouted, "Tsunade-sama! Please be the fifth Hokage!"

"Tsunade-sama!"

"Tsunade-sama!"

"Tsunade……"

Voices of support echoed throughout the square.

The reputation of the three ninjas of Konoha is still being promoted today.

Tsunade clenched her fists, picked up the letter, and opened it in public.

For a long time…

Tsunade nodded, "I understand. I will take over."

No one except Tsunade and the Sandaime Hokage knew what was said in the letter.

But at least, the "vacancy" of Hokage was filled.

Although his body had entered a state of suspended animation, the Sandaime was still conscious and kept listening to the sounds around him, feeling mixed emotions.

After all...what decent person would hold a funeral for himself while still alive?

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