Scourge of Naruto

Danzo's eyes suddenly narrowed out of habit when he heard who Sarutobi had chosen.

"Sarutobi..."

Of the three candidates, Orochimaru, Namikaze Minato, and Uchiha Tomigaoka, only Orochimaru's election would be beneficial to him. How could he do what Sarutobi wanted and take the blame and blame himself, which he had already planned? Compared to Jiraiya, he actually wants a young boy to be Hokage, although he cannot deny his ability.

"Oh, Minato Namikaze." The Daimyo of the Land of Fire, who was sitting on the main seat, was very interested when he heard the name. He held a fan and slowly unfolded it, covering half of his face, and said, "You are a bit younger. "

Even though Minato has been known for a long time, age is still a flaw that cannot be shaken off. Of course, this is also a stubborn concept limited to daimyo. In any case, Minato performed very well in this war.

Hearing the Daimyo's words, Danzo's narrowed eyes slightly opened and he said calmly: "Namikaze Minato is indeed a bit younger. Compared to him, I prefer Orochimaru, one of the Sannin of Konoha. He has neither talent nor experience. Inferior to...the Third Hokage."

After saying that, he silently looked at Sarutobi, who also looked at him because of what he said.

"If you admire Orochimaru so much, there must be a connection between the two of you that I don't know about."

Sarutobi thought silently, then withdrew his gaze, looked at the daimyo on the main seat, and said: "Age is not a criterion for selecting the successor as Hokage. Namikaze Minato has the conditions to succeed as Hokage in every aspect."

The daimyo's eyes wandered between Danzo and Sarutobi. The ministers sitting on the right also started talking. On the contrary, the Konoha ninja on the left looked very calm.

During the Third Ninja War, Namikaze Minato's yellow shining name once again penetrated into the hearts of his enemies.

Koharu and Men Yan glanced at each other and made the same decision in unison. In their hearts, if they wanted to discuss the suitable candidates, it would never be the cold Orochimaru and Uchiha Tomigaoka, who was an Uchiha clan member, but the same person. Jiraiya, one of the three ninjas.

However, Jiraiya had no such intention, and instead focused on paving the way for Minato. Because of this, Minato came into their eyes, and Minato's performance in this war was the fundamental reason for their choice.

"I recommend Namikaze Minato." Koharu said suddenly.

Men Yan also said after that: "I also recommend Namikaze Minato."

"These two old guys." Danzo frowned slightly.

The daimyo, who was hesitating, made a decision immediately after hearing the recommendation from the powerful Koharu and Men Yan.

"Then it's decided, the Fourth Hokage will be succeeded by Minato Namikaze." He put away the fan with a snap, raised it and placed it lightly on the table, making a conclusion.

At the end of the Third Ninja War, the Third Hokage abdicated and was succeeded by Minato Namikaze. For this result, everyone in the Leaf Village felt that it was justified.

In an izakaya.

To celebrate Minato becoming the Hokage, a simple banquet was held.

Tsunade, Kushina, Inogacho, and people who had a good relationship with Minato during the same period were all among them.

Jiraiya put his arms around Minato's neck, puffed out the breath of alcohol, and muttered: "You boy, you are born to be Hokage, but you can never live up to my expectations."

Minato endured Jiraiya's unpleasant smell of alcohol and smiled bitterly. Then, he looked at Kushina who looked listless, with a somewhat complicated mood.

It seemed that he was a little drunk. Jiraiya let go of Minato's neck and put down his wine glass. He glanced at the empty seats with slightly wandering eyes and sighed: "The few people who were absent will never come again."

Click.

The sound of a wine glass breaking.

Everyone present was startled and looked along the sound, including Jiraiya.

Tsunade lowered her head, and the cup she originally held in her hand was suddenly crushed, and the mellow wine filled her palms.

Even Kushina, who seemed listless because of Ye Zi's incident, couldn't help but cheer up at this time, and a bad premonition passed through her heart.

"Huh?" Jiraiya looked at Tsunade in confusion, seemingly unaware that he had said the wrong thing.

Tsunade stood up.

Minato seemed to be aware of it and quietly moved to the side.

"Oops, master is angry." Kushina looked at Tsunade weakly, hesitating whether to say something, but since the target was Lord Jiraiya, forget it and treat him afterwards.

Several people who were absent will indeed never come again.

Tsunade thought silently, and then hit the drunken Jiraiya with an old fist on the head. With a loud bang, Jiraiya directly crushed the table and even penetrated the wooden floor, sinking his whole body into the ground.

Everyone present was stunned when they saw this scene.

"You guys continue, I'm a little tired, so I'll go back first."

After knocking Jiraiya down with one punch, Tsunade said to everyone calmly and walked towards the door.

"It hurts, it hurts..."

Jiraiya groaned softly and lay on the ground. Although he was fine, he was unwilling to get up immediately, as if he wanted to wait for Tsunade to leave first.

It would be great if Kato Dan, Orochimaru, Ye Zi and others were here...

A happy picture seemed to emerge in his mind.

However, the things you pray for can only be stories.

He reached out and touched the bag on his forehead, thinking silently.

"Teacher, are you okay?" Minato looked at Jiraiya lying on the ground.

"Ha ha."

Jiraiya jumped up like a toad, touched a bag half the size of his face, smiled so hard that his teeth were exposed, and said proudly: "I am a man who is used to this kind of strength. What does a mere punch mean?"

“…”

Minato couldn't help but hold his forehead while the others were speechless.

"Forget it, let's not treat him anymore." Kushina thought silently.

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A few days later.

The remaining things from the Third Ninja War were piled up in front of Minato's desk.

Compared with these things, the most important thing is about...Ye Zi!

The news learned through Kushina's mouth shocked everyone.

In the Hokage's office, all the relevant personnel gathered, including the retired Sarutobi, but Orochimaru did not come.

"Are you sure that person is really Ye Zi?" Minato asked in a deep voice.

Kushina nodded and said, "I can't possibly mistake his chakra, and besides, he saved me."

"This is really..." Jiraiya touched his chin with a heavy expression. He couldn't help but glance at Tsunade and found that the latter seemed to be very calm, but was he really as calm in his heart as on the surface?

"Regardless of why Ye Zi is still alive and why he doesn't return to the village, how did he get involved with this organization? What is his motivation?"

Jiraiya wondered, he could not figure out why Ye Zi, who was still alive, did not choose to return to the village, but instead inexplicably joined an unknown organization during this year. Does that guy Orochimaru know something? Regarding Ye Zi's matter, he actually turned a blind eye.

Kushina glanced at Tsunade cautiously, and then said: "There must be some difficulties, right?"

Minato glanced at Kushina, and there was a hint of disappointment in his eyes. After learning that Ye Zi was still alive and Kushina's reaction, he couldn't help but feel disappointed, but he would deal with the matter.

"Some time ago, the person who invaded the village was also a member of this organization. The person who liberated Shukaku based on the Suna Ninja's information and caused the Suna Ninja to suffer huge losses was probably Ye Zi." Minato said calmly.

"And Mr. Duan's death..."

"Minato." At the mention of this, Kushina's eyes trembled and she couldn't help but speak.

Tsunade raised her eyebrows. Under her calm expression, there seemed to be unprecedented anger brewing, like an erupting volcano.