Konoha: My peaceful life was betrayed by the system.

Volume Four: The Rise and Fall of the Storm

Chapter 301 Preparing for Succession

After a hearty meal, Amado went back to his room to sleep. He hadn't slept in his room for almost half a month, usually just passing the time in the lab.

Minato, on the other hand, helped the wind-gathering puppets tidy up the table. After putting them away, he went back to his room for a nap.

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A few days later, the first rays of morning sunlight streamed into the room through the window, and it was already up and had finished washing up.

I pushed open the door and leisurely lay on the rocking chair, enjoying the sunshine.

Although there were rumors a few days ago that Tobirama would become the Third Hokage, there was no official announcement until yesterday when Tobirama officially released the announcement.

He made it clear that he would soon step down as Hokage, and that Kumo no Torifu would become the Third Hokage.

The news caused an uproar throughout Konoha. The villagers who had been asking around about the situation were now relieved. It seemed that Kumo no Toru was really going to succeed the Third Hokage!

Yesterday, the streets of Konoha Village were filled with jubilation, with cheers and shouts echoing continuously until they gradually subsided as darkness fell.

This made Tokiwa a little nervous. Although he knew the villagers would be enthusiastic, he didn't expect them to be this enthusiastic, even more so than when Tobirama succeeded as the Second Hokage.

However, it was only a tiny bit. After all, he had seen all sorts of storms and waves, and was no longer bothered by such things.

"Brother, why are you still sunbathing here? Shouldn't you go and get ready?"

Minato pushed open the door and found Toki lying there so leisurely, and asked with some confusion.

Upon hearing this, Toru looked up at Minato, then lay back down: "Don't panic, don't panic, it's still early, and what's there to prepare? When Tobirama ascended the throne, he only said a few simple words. There's no need to be too nervous."

Minato scratched his head after hearing this: "Is that so? I thought it was a very important ceremony, and there couldn't be the slightest mistake. After all, this is about the successor to Hokage."

After hearing this, Torifu laughed and said, "Do you think this is some kind of daimyo succession? Why all the ceremonies? The Hokage is there to serve the villagers and protect the village, not to enjoy himself."

He then added, “Standing on that high platform, it’s not about how eloquently you speak that will convince the villagers; it’s about having a heart that truly burns with the will of fire.”

"The Will of Fire? What's that?"

Minato had only been in Konoha for a short time, but he often heard his teacher mention the Will of Fire, though he didn't understand what it meant.

"Hmm...it's hard to say. You'll have to figure it out yourself. You're still young, so there's no need to rush."

Seeing that his older brother's explanation was somewhat perfunctory, Minato became even more puzzled.

Qu Feng waved his hand: "Go and figure it out for yourself. Every ninja in Konoha has his own Will of Fire. There's no need to follow others' wills. Just find your own."

Although Minato still didn't quite understand, he remembered one sentence: "Find your own will."

He was confident that he would understand it.

"You're not having class today, right?"

Tokito's question pulled Minato back to reality: "Yes, brother, today is your enthronement ceremony, and we will definitely go to watch it. The entire Hidden Leaf Village should be there."

"That's right. Children your age need to set a goal. Watching the succession ceremony might inspire many children to want to become Hokage, which is a good thing."

He then stood up and patted Minato's head: "You should also work hard. If you get first place in the final exam this semester, I will give you a mysterious reward."

Upon hearing about the reward, Minato's eyes lit up: "What kind of reward is it? Can you tell me, big brother?"

Qu Feng made a shushing gesture: "I already said it's a mystery reward, how can it be mysterious if I tell you? But it's definitely something good, so just do your best."

Kids are generally quite enthusiastic, and they were quickly energized by Toru's enthusiasm. At this moment, Minato was full of energy, seemingly determined to get the reward.

"Alright, go back and change into a new set of clothes. Then go with your second brother or Sister Zhili, and don't get lost."

"Big brother, don't underestimate me. I'm very familiar with Konoha. I won't get lost!"

As he spoke, Minato ran back into the house and changed into a blue and white jacket, which made him look more casual.

These were specially made for Minato by the embroidery shop, based on the style from his previous life. After all, Minato's striking yellow spiky hair always looked a bit out of place in a white robe, except for the Hokage cloak, of course.

He wore a jade crown, a sword at his waist, and a white robe, looking like an immortal descended to earth.

Leading Shuimen out of the clan's gate, people on the street gathered around.

"Lord Qufeng, are we going to have breakfast?"

"Why are you still calling him Lord Torifu? You should call him Lord Hokage!"

"Yes, yes, I misspoke. I should call him Hokage-sama."

After hearing this, Torifu smiled and waved his hand: "Don't be so formal, everyone. Even if I become Hokage, you can still call me Torifu. You don't need to call me Hokage-sama. Besides, I'm not Hokage yet."

"Alas, Lord Qufeng, there are only a few hours left before you ascend the throne, so there's no difference anymore."

"Yes, and there's also Lord Tobirama. He's worked hard for Konoha for over a decade, and he can finally take a break."

The villagers have witnessed the contributions of each Hokage to Konoha. Various policies that benefit the people have made their lives better and better, and there has been no war to disturb them.

After chatting with the enthusiastic villagers for a while, they all knew that the purpose of collecting wind was to go for breakfast, so they didn't linger.

After chatting for a while, they dispersed on their own.

Minato was trapped in the crowd and couldn't move at all. Fortunately, Torufu quietly created a small space for him, otherwise he might have suffocated.

"The villagers all love Big Brother. Becoming Hokage is truly what everyone wanted."

Qu Feng smiled slightly: "You'll be like that in the future too."

"Me?" Minato pointed to himself.

"Of course, didn't I say I would train you to become the Fourth Hokage?"

Although I had heard my older brother say this before, I never really believed it.

Am I really cut out to be Hokage? Or rather, can I really gain the villagers' approval like my older brother?

For Minato at present, this is an unverifiable question because he is still too young.

"Although I'm not sure if I can do it, since my older brother trusts me so much, I will definitely do my best!"

Toruka squatted down and patted Minato on the shoulder: "Not bad, this is my brother. Take it slow, you're still too young. Just take it one step at a time."

Chapter 302 Cloak

"Although I'm not sure if I can do it, since my older brother trusts me so much, I will definitely do my best!"

Toruka squatted down and patted Minato on the shoulder: "Not bad, this is my brother. Take it slow, you're still too young. Just take it one step at a time."

After breakfast, Toru led Minato to the embroidery shop.

Upon seeing Qu Feng arrive, the woman in red immediately went out to greet him: "Lord Qu Feng, why have you come in person?"

"I figured the cloak should be finished, so I came to pick it up."

The woman in red said helplessly, "The clothes are indeed ready, but you are the Hokage, you shouldn't come in person. Your master or disciple should come to pick them up, that's the proper way."

Didn't you know there was such a rule about taking the wind? No wonder Tobirama's cloak was taken by Jiri and Kagami back then; so there's this custom.

However, it was quite a coincidence that he had his apprentice with him.

He then pulled Minato in front of him and placed his hands on his shoulders: "Perfect, this is my apprentice, Minato Namikaze. You can just give him the cloak."

The woman in red looked at the little boy in front of her and then smiled: "That's right, the apprentice should be the one to fetch it."

The woman in red came out of the inner hall carrying a long wooden box and placed it in Minato's hands.

"This is the Third Hokage's cloak. The box cannot be opened until the official succession, but please rest assured that the quality of the cloak is absolutely guaranteed."

Qu Feng waved his hand: "You sewed the cloaks for all the Hokage, so I'm naturally at ease. But why are there so many rules? And I've never heard of them before."

The Red Maiden was somewhat surprised to hear this, but she still patiently explained to Qu Feng, "These are some superficial rules established by various clans when the First Hokage became Hokage. You weren't born yet at that time, so it's normal that you don't know them."

Now Qu Feng understood. Previously, it was because he hadn't been born yet, and later, he hadn't really worked hard at the second-generation succession ceremony. He was only responsible for real-time video transmission, so he naturally didn't know about the other etiquette.

Minato carried the wooden box, which felt almost weightless, as if it were floating on air.

But they dared not be careless at all, for fear of bumping the wooden box, and carried it carefully the whole time.

Qu Feng glanced at the clock in the shop; it was already past nine. He had gotten up a little later than usual today, and with eating and chatting, time had naturally flown by.

However, there are still more than three hours left before the coronation, which is enough.

After saying goodbye to the Red Woman, Torifu took Minato straight to the Hokage Building, and Minato followed Torifu all the way to the Hokage Building.

Because she was carrying the box, her steps were very steady. After all, it contained the Hokage's cloak, and it wouldn't be good if it got wrinkled and affected its appearance.

Ke Qufeng wouldn't care about these details, and neither would the villagers. Only Shuimen was afraid that his actions might affect his elder brother's succession ceremony.

This is about becoming the next Hokage, which can be considered one of the most important things in one's life.

Arriving at Tobirama's office, Tokifu knocked on the door and pushed it open to go inside.

"Minato, find a place to put the box down, you don't need to carry it."

After hearing this, Minato placed the box in a corner where no one would kick or bump it, and then quickly ran back to Tokito's side, standing ramrod straight.

Tobirama was originally expressionless, but seeing Minato's expression, he couldn't help but drop the pretense.

"Toru, it's hard to believe you're about to become the Third Hokage. Time really flies."

"Lord Tobirama, would you like to hear what you're saying? You look even younger than Hiruzen."

Tobirama coughed twice after hearing this: "Let's not talk about it anymore, let's not talk about it anymore. How are you feeling? Are you nervous?"

"It's alright, I don't feel anything special. Even if I succeed as Hokage, I'm still me, I haven't changed, so I'm not nervous at all."

Upon hearing this, Tobirama nodded: "My brother and I made the right choice. You will definitely be able to take Konoha to a higher level. From now on, this village will be in your hands."

Tobirama smiled slightly: "Don't worry, Lord Tobirama. Now that I have decided to become the Third Hokage, protecting Konoha Village is definitely my first task. Besides, my feelings for this village are no less than yours and Master's."

"Of course, you're just more reserved and don't like to express your feelings."

As the two were talking, Hiruzen and Danzo knocked on the door and came in.

"Lord Hokage, Torifu is here too."

Tobirama nodded, while Torifu greeted the two of them.

Hiruzen then said, "The streets of Konoha Village have been cleared by ninjas, and the villagers have cooperated by not setting up stalls. Traveling merchants from outside have been allowed to rest at the inn for half a day."

Danzo added, "We have dispatched ANBU to hide around the streets to provide timely assistance to villagers who have been trampled, and to keep a close watch on potential enemies."