Restarting Life: Call Me the Leader of Konoha

Daming Mansion of the Land of Fire.

The daimyo of the Land of Fire is an old man with long hair, and it is hard to tell whether he is a man or a woman.

At this moment, he was fanning himself leisurely, looking at the Konoha delegation with regret. Seated on the table were Konoha's four top advisers, including Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"What a shame, the three generations did a pretty good job when they were in office..."

Just as he finished speaking, an old man wrapped in bandages with only one eye exposed stared at him from the side of the Konoha delegation.

His eyes were so ferocious that he looked like he wanted to eat someone.

The daimyo was startled when he saw this, and sensing a hint of danger, he moved back slightly.

This guy seems difficult to deal with. Could he be planning a rebellion?

He glanced vaguely at the guard in the distance, then felt a little relieved, and saw the man start talking.

"In the final analysis, it is because the Third Hokage's ideas were too naive that Konoha has reached its current state and suffered these irreparable losses!"

"The Hokage we need now is someone who can lead the village to change and implement the Ninja Code. We need such talents!"

Shimura Danzo looked directly at the daimyo and spoke slowly, his fierce eyes even carrying a hint of intimidation.

"Uh... do you have a suitable candidate?" The Daimyo of the Fire Nation seemed a little timid, holding up a fan to cover his mouth and nose, and spoke in a whisper.

Everyone looked at Danzo at the same time.

"I recommend Orochimaru, one of the three legendary ninjas."

Noticing the increasing noisy discussions, the Fire Country Daimyo raised his eyebrows, looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen and asked, "What do you think, Third Hokage?"

"It can be said that Orochimaru was indeed a brilliant genius during the war-torn era..."

As soon as these words were spoken, the commotion in the field gradually grew louder.

The name Sannin came from Hanzo, who was known as the demigod of the Hidden Rain Village.

It refers to the three most dazzling ninjas of Konoha, Tsunade, Jiraiya and Orochimaru, who fought against Hanzo of the Hidden Rain Village on the battlefield during the Second Ninja World War.

Danzo glanced at Sarutobi Hiruzen who was sitting next to him and couldn't help laughing in his heart.

Success...

"However, there is malice and ambition in his eyes. We cannot entrust the responsibility of Hokage to such a person."

"Sarutobi! You..." Danzo turned his head and shouted coldly.

Sarutobi Hiruzen ignored it and said to himself: "I recommend Namikaze Minato."

"Jiraiya's apprentice, that is... the third generation's great-grandson." After a slight hesitation, Utane Koharu took over and introduced him to the daimyo.

Mitomonen's eyes moved, and he glanced at Utane Koharu beside him, and then said to the daimyo: "He is an elite ninja known as the Yellow Flash in the ninja world. He is pragmatic and capable, and he is still young..."

Danzo clenched his fists, realizing the deliberate or unintentional favoritism in his colleague's words.

I saw a hint of excitement in the daimyo's eyes, as if he was saying something like "This is good!"

He quickly stood up and said, "Minato is still too young, lacking in experience and qualifications. I think it's still..."

"He won the Battle of Kannabi Bridge and was the hero who led to the end of the Third Ninja World War. He should be the best candidate now."

Sarutobi Hiruzen also stood up at this moment, and looked at Danzo coldly after saying this.

The Battle of Kannabi Bridge was a key battle for the transportation of supplies to Iwagakure, and it was the important capital that enabled Minato to conclude a reconciliation treaty with Iwagakure today. This alone was of considerable weight. Whether it was the reputation or prestige after this battle, for Minato to fight for the position of Hokage, it was great enough to completely ignore the possible obstacles in qualifications.

"I object!" Danzo snorted and said through gritted teeth.

Success or failure is right in front of you, so how can you give up easily?

Seeing the two of them arguing with each other, the daimyo subconsciously raised his fan to half cover his face, pretending not to see it, and looked around inquiringly, asking, "What do others think?"

The commotion gradually died down.

Seeing everyone nodded silently, the Daimyo closed his eyes and stopped looking at Danzo, but announced: "Ahem, then the candidate for the Fourth Hokage has been decided..."

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In a spacious and bright quiet room.

"I have always believed that you are qualified to be the successor of the Will of Fire. I want to entrust the future of Konoha and the ninja world to you. Are you willing to accept it?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen sat upright on the futon, looking forward with a serious expression.

Kneeling on one knee in front of him was a figure with yellow hair.

Namikaze Minato took a deep breath, raised his face, and said calmly: "I will try my best to respond to the trust of the Third Hokage."

"I originally planned to hold the succession ceremony in a better environment, but Minato, the road ahead of you is still too bumpy..."

"I will be mentally prepared, Sandaime-sama."

Hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen closed his eyes, as if he was thinking about something, and after a few breaths he smiled with some relief.

"I believe you can do it."

Looking at the back figure walking out the door, the old man sitting alone on the mat frowned for a while, and then relaxed his brows.

Minato is indeed too young, with little experience, so it is inevitable that he will face some difficulties. If White Fang were still here, it would undoubtedly be...

No, younger is better.

Today's Konoha needs the vigor and vitality to bask in the sunshine.

For an old man like me, this is really disappointing.

Second generation sir, in this way, can I also pass on the 'fire' smoothly?

correct......

I don’t know how that child is doing.

Sarutobi Hiruzen lit his pipe and looked leisurely into the distance through the door.

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"What are you doing standing there like an idiot?"

A young red-haired woman holding a spatula in her hand suddenly changed her expression and turned around to look at the figure standing at the entrance.

Seeing that man's dazed and absent-minded expression, Kushina chuckled, walked up to him, and shook his index finger.

"Why did the Third-generation Master call you over?"

Without waiting for the other party to answer, Kushina snickered and continued, "Did I criticize you again? Oh, it's okay, don't worry about it!"

Kushina shook her head helplessly.

We finally got rid of the cruel war during this period of time, but the man in front of me was always busy dealing with village affairs, leaving home early and returning late every day, with a sad face...

Kushina had long been accustomed to the other party's distress hidden under her positive and cheerful appearance, and she knew that as a qualified wife, this was the moment when the other party needed her the most.

"You are still too young and too reckless. The third generation is also for your own good, so you should be more mature and stable in the future. You can't be like those kids..."

"Well, that's not the case. The third generation didn't criticize me."

"what?"

Minato cleared his throat and said in a deep voice: "Well...he asked me to be the Fourth Hokage."

"I see, this Hokage thing is not a big deal, don't worry about it, uh..."

Kushina waved her hands as she spoke, her clear voice coming to an abrupt halt as she stared blankly at the man in front of her.

"You...you mean."

"Well, I have been ordered to take over as the Fourth Hokage soon."

Looking at the serious face in front of her, Kushina's eyes suddenly widened.

She actually knew.

Minato has always been a natural fool, so naturally he is not good at joking, let alone in such an important matter?

"congratulations!"

The moment she reacted, Kushina pounced forward and grabbed the other person's neck.

The woman, who was already a married woman, only recalled it at this time.

Once upon a time, wasn't my goal to inherit the title of 'Hokage'?

When did I put aside this childish dream from my youth?

Maybe it was when I met the man in front of me?

Seeing the somewhat helpless smile on Minato's face, Kushina's heart was filled with genuine joy.

This might be the best outcome...

Kushina suddenly stopped smiling and said seriously: "You will have to work hard in the future!"

The title of Hokage is not just an honor, but also an invisible responsibility.

She is no longer a naive girl and no longer regards this as a simple capital for showing off. She is naturally clear about what the identity of "Hokage" that carries everyone's expectations means.

If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight.

As she thought about it, the red-haired woman seemed to have returned to her girlhood, and a faint smile unconsciously appeared on the corners of her mouth.

Minato...you are carrying the dreams of both of us, so do your best!

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