Me and countless me.

Chapter 18 The Reason for Becoming Hokage

Namikaze Minato seemed a little anxious, and Li Ke noticed this. As a perfect ninja, he naturally saw this as well, so he immediately spoke to the people around him.

"However, the following actions will trouble you all. The most important camp and the front battlefield also need your guards. And whether it is the fleeing ninjas or the elimination of the strongholds, it still requires everyone's efforts."

What he said was quite beautiful. Basically, he was saying that as long as everyone helps, I am willing to share the profits and acknowledge everyone's contribution, and everyone can be rewarded together.

To be honest, this behavior is quite shameless, basically treating the Kirigakure ninjas as air.

but--

Minato Namikaze, who doesn't have to worry about logistics or his own base, is so terrifying.

"No problem. Then, you can discuss the specific battle plan with Qingtan. After all, it is better for the war to end quickly."

Nara Shikaku had no problem either. When he came here, he had already confirmed everyone's opinion that no one wanted to have a large-scale frontal battle. Moreover, everyone was quite tired of the war and did not want to continue the war here. They just wanted to return to Konoha as soon as possible.

This is also the reason why Minato Namikaze is so busy, because only his constant activity can stabilize the hearts of most Konoha ninjas who want to return to their homes.

After all, many of the ninjas here have fought in three battles. Although there is a rotation system that allows them to return to the village, those famous ninjas are basically nailed to the battlefield, and rotation is impossible.

Therefore, most of the Konoha ninjas wanted to end the battle with Kirigakure as soon as possible.

So, everyone present looked at Uchiha Fugaku.

Uchiha Fugaku was silent for a while. Nara Shikaku's opinion was the opinion of most of the Konoha jonin, because at this point, there really weren't many Konoha jonin who wanted to fight the Kirigakure ninja. But the problem was, the Uchiha clan's ninjas had only been on the front line for less than a day, and the war was about to end?

How would he explain this to his people?

These tribesmen have spent a lot of effort and time to be able to go to the battlefield, and they even made a lot of exchanges of interests to get this opportunity. If they hand over the battlefield in less than a month, then the remaining military merits will not be enough for the ninjas in the entire Kirigakure battlefield to share with them!

Moreover, most people in the clan hope that he can become Hokage, and he also needs the top leaders to pay more attention to the power of the Uchiha clan. So once it is discovered that the war can be settled without the power of the Uchiha clan, then the Uchiha clan will be looked down upon, and will not be able to perform the normal tasks of the security force in the village in the future.

Countless rumors will completely overwhelm the Uchiha clan.

Therefore, the Kirigakure battlefield seems even more cruel, and the Uchiha clan is more needed.

But if you disagree with this, you will be standing against all the ninjas on the Hidden Mist battlefield.

"what should I do?"

An expression of hesitation quickly appeared on Uchiha Fugaku's face, and his hesitation made Nara Shikaku and Namikaze Minato couldn't help but look at each other.

Li Ke also saw the problem here and was somewhat speechless.

The demise of the Uchiha clan seemed to be at the hands of Uchiha Itachi and Danzo, but in fact it was at the hands of Uchiha Fugaku!

But because of his status, he didn't have the opportunity to speak in such a place, so Minato Namikaze spoke up.

"Qingtan, do you have enough chakra? Can you use the Flying Thunder God Technique to lead others along?"

There was a smile on Minato Namikaze's face, but Li Ke could see a bit of helplessness in him.

Namikaze Minato wanted Uchiha Fugaku to go with him and achieve military merits with them as the clan leader.

"This kid is the future Hokage... He's pretty good."

Senju Tobirama's voice sounded at the same time, and Li Ke also saw Senju Tobirama's inclination, but he himself also intended to agree.

But he still looked at Uchiha Fugaku, who had a happy expression on his face, and nodded.

Namikaze Minato's words have two meanings. The first is that he can earn military merits with Uchiha Fugaku and let Uchiha Fugaku make great military merits, so as to quell the dissatisfaction of the Uchiha clan and help maintain the reputation of the Uchiha clan.

The second is to make Uchiha Fugaku, and even the Uchiha clan, owe Li Ke a favor.

So Li Ke looked at Uchiha Fugaku's expectant eyes, and that overly pure look, and sighed helplessly.

"It's OK. As for leading people, although I'm not very skilled, there's no problem."

When he finished speaking, everyone in the tent smiled, and Senju Tobirama also spoke in Li Ke's heart.

Because he did not mention the specific number of people, nor did he say what specific extent could be achieved, this was a very measured statement.

"Well said, kid."

Minato Namikaze looked at Li Ke with some surprise, somewhat surprised that Li Ke would help him make up for it. He gave Li Ke a sincere smile and patted Li Ke on the shoulder.

"That's good, clean the carbon."

Then, Minato Namikaze immediately stretched out his hand towards Uchiha Fugaku.

"Well, I guess I'll still need the power of the Uchiha clan, and your help, Fugaku Jonin."

It was another standard official language. Li Ke felt that Minato Namikaze was really suitable to be the Hokage. He spoke in a high-sounding and comprehensive manner, and was able to take care of the interests of all parties. It was simply too good.

Uchiha Fugaku also hurriedly shook Namikaze Minato's hand and nodded quickly.

"No way, the Uchiha clan is willing to dedicate their strength to Konoha, but I still need to discuss it with my clan members."

But these words made Li Ke couldn't help but complain in his heart.

"What a politically ignorant statement... This has completely exposed the fact that he, as the clan leader, is completely incapable of subjugating his own people, and that the Uchiha clan is seriously divided!"

And Senju Tobirama couldn't help but want to complain.

"They have always been like this... That's why I suspect that the Uchiha clan is mentally ill."

The next thing was the ugly distribution of military merits. Basically, it was Minato Namikaze and Shikaku Nara who were discussing it. But Li Ke saw that although the bulk of the money was taken by Minato Namikaze, under the discussion between Shikaku Nara and Minato Namikaze, most of the rest was fed to the family ninjas, but the remaining part was enough to feed all the civilian ninjas, and those civilian ninjas who had made good military merits could still eat a lot. Even the remaining Uchiha clan could get a share of the scattered battlefields.

To put it simply, Minato Namikaze and Shikaku Nara are using the advantages of the Flying Thunder God Technique to work hard to make the cake bigger to ensure that everyone who takes a bite of it can have a full.

Li Ke didn't feel anything about this. It wasn't a problem if the big shots ate a lot. As long as the people in the underground could also eat enough and have room for advancement, then an interest group wouldn't be a big problem.

Who wouldn't like Minato Namikaze, who is willing to take the most dangerous tasks on himself and then let everyone else have an easy time? And Minato Namikaze can also take everything into consideration, considering the development of Konoha Village and the interests of civilian ninjas, and ensuring the manpower as much as possible...

If he doesn't become Hokage, who will?
"No wonder no one in that period could be better than Minato Namikaze..."

Li Ke couldn't help but complain in his heart, but he became more and more speechless.

Because all the work that Minato Namikaze did was to prevent Kushina from going to the battlefield!
The Hokage is the one who decides whether the Jinchuriki can go to the battlefield, and Konoha has been forced to this point. As long as it enters a long tug-of-war with the Kirigakure Ninja, and if the supply from the Daimyo cannot keep up, then Kushina will inevitably have to go to the battlefield.

It can even be said that if Kirigakure can't stand the tug-of-war and uses the tailed beasts on the front battlefield, then Kushina will also have to go to the battlefield!

Once Konoha sends the Nine-Tails to the battlefield, other ninja villages will see that Konoha is at the end of its strength, and the battlefield that had already calmed down will be turbulent again.

So Namikaze Minato must have been extremely anxious before, no wonder he attacked everywhere like a madman and didn't even care about Kakashi and Nohara Rin.

The reason why Konoha is so exhausted is still very simple.

The daimyo cut off supplies at a critical moment.

"Sure enough, the ninja system is a garbage system."

Li Ke complained in his heart, but no matter what he thought, at this moment, he just stood there like a minion.

In fact, he was also a minion. If he had not decisively demonstrated his strength and mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, he would really be a minion.

Finally, after this discussion, which seemed to be about how to target Kirigakure but was actually a meeting to divide the spoils, ended, Minato Namikaze called out to Li Ke.

"Qingtan, let's talk about the Flying Thunder God Technique."

The other ninjas left tacitly, leaving only Minato Namikaze and Li Ke in the tent.

After the other ninjas left, Namikaze Minato spoke to Li Ke very seriously.

"Thank you so much, Qingtan, you helped me a lot."

He was really serious and even bent slightly to express his gratitude.

Li Ke was a little surprised, because at this moment, except for Uchiha Fugaku, everyone could see that Namikaze Minato was already the Hokage! The Hokage bowed to thank a ninja, which was really very sincere.

Moreover, what Minato Namikaze said next shocked Li Ke even more.

"Although it's a bit selfish, I really need to gain military merit because I don't want my wife Kushina to go to the battlefield. So Qingtan, you really helped a lot! When the war is over, we must come to my house for a good gathering. I think Kushina, Jiraiya-sensei, and Lady Tsunade would all like to meet you... and, if I remember correctly, you are actually a relative of Lady Tsunade."

Li Ke's brain quickly analyzed what Minato Namikaze said:
"I want enough military merits. I want to take the lion's share this time. So I'm sorry, your military merits may be less, but I am doing this to prevent my wife from going to the battlefield. I am not targeting you or suppressing you. From now on, you will be a friend who can come to my house for dinner. Moreover, I will recommend you to become a disciple of Jiraiya and Tsunade, and help you get Tsunade's help."

Li Ke really didn't expect that Minato Namikaze could be so comprehensive, which meant that Minato Namikaze knew all his information and even read the family tree that he himself didn't care much about!

And what Minato Namikaze said was essentially an invitation for him to enter the center of power in Konoha.

But he didn't expect that Minato Namikaze would actually tell him his true feelings!
In the eyes of other people, Minato Namikaze's statement that he did it for Kushina was probably just an excuse, or he was just trying to become Hokage. But in the eyes of Li Ke, who knew that Minato Namikaze would commit suicide for love, Minato Namikaze was indeed fighting so hard for Kushina.

"No problem, we are all for Konoha Village, and ninjas should serve for the benefit of everyone. But Minato, you are really working hard..."

Li Ke’s words also contain a lot of hidden information.

The first sentence means that he will obey the arrangement, have no opinion, will not make trouble, and will not tell everything. The second sentence means that he is willing to be close to Minato, become a member of Minato's family, and understand Minato Namikaze's behavior of caring for his wife.

Calling Namikaze Minato by his name means accepting Minato's conditions.

Minato Namikaze was stunned for a moment, then he smiled even more brilliantly.

"You really are a genius, Qingtan."

"It's all for the village, isn't it? Besides, when I get married later, I want you, Minato, to be my witness."

The two men smiled at each other, and Minato Namikaze was completely relieved.

"No problem, Qingtan, you must leave this matter to me. However, time is urgent now. Let's carry out the mission as soon as possible before your information is leaked. Come, let's exchange the coordinates of Flying Thunder God."

Minato Namikaze stretched out his hand, and a Flying Thunder God Kunai that was not encrypted by the sealing technique appeared in his hand. Li Ke also took out the Flying Thunder God Kunai that was also not encrypted by the sealing technique, and they exchanged each other's Flying Thunder God Seals.

After understanding the sealing technique codes of Minato Namikaze, the Flying Thunder God Seals that he originally felt vague about could also be used by him and Tobirama Senju.

But this is not the end, because Minato Namikaze took out another scroll and placed it in front of Li Ke.

"Oh, by the way, here are some of my experiences. You can take a look at them and cooperate with me. Okay, clean up the carbon and go back to rest for three hours. We will set off immediately in three hours!"

Li Ke nodded and left immediately, but he didn't have much time to rest. His enhanced physique was not afraid of this level of battle. On the contrary, Minato Namikaze didn't rest at all, but went to find other people to exchange interests.

However, when Li Ke opened the scroll, what he saw made him raise his eyebrows.

"The development and use of the Flying Thunder God's Lightning Guide, as well as the development and use of the Rasengan... it really took a lot of effort."

This is not some so-called experience at all, this is Minato Namikaze's ninjutsu development notes!
"So I said..."

If Minato Namikaze is not the Fourth Hokage, then who can be the Fourth Hokage!
but--

"He is also the least suitable one."

(End of this chapter)