Naruto: The Infinite New World

Chapter 377 Hokage Succession Ceremony

Hokage succession ceremony.

Being voted Hokage by a large number of Jonin was just the beginning; the real Hokage succession ceremony began at this time.

The top floor of the Hokage Building.

The handover ceremony begins.

Behind Hiruzen Sarutobi stood Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, and a group of elite Jonin.

Kushina stood amidst the crowd, her hair flying wildly, forcing a smile onto her face.

In a way she never imagined, she actually became the Hokage's woman.

Minato Namikaze, wearing the robes of the Fourth Hokage, stood in front.

He glanced at Kushina, wondering how long he would have to kneel on the washboard.

However, he waited with a serious expression on his face.

With a serious expression, Hiruzen Sarutobi took off his straw hat, clutching the familiar hat. He knew this old friend would no longer belong to him. He took a few steps forward, placed it in his hand, and handed it to Minato Namikaze.

This is also a change of status.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said solemnly.

"It's up to you, Minato."

Minato Namikaze took the Hokage hat and put it on his head. His heart was no longer filled with any turmoil. He spoke seriously to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"I am willing to give my life."

Come and protect Konoha.

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt somewhat gratified; his own son was disappointing, but his grand-disciple had produced an outstanding person.

Minato Namikaze turned and walked towards the top of the building.

The white and red imperial robes she wore were fluttering in the wind.

The area below the Hokage Building was packed with people, all watching the new Hokage.

The ninjas looked to their future new leader.

The villagers also joined in the fun.

At this moment, the entire Hidden Leaf Village was completely calm.

Minato's gaze subtly searched for someone among the crowd.

Finally, by a tree, he saw Jin lying on a branch, biting wild grass, waving at him.

Jiraiya-sensei was smiling at him from the crowd.

Might Guy, who was with his son, also gave a thumbs-up to Minato Namikaze.

In the shadows.

Orochimaru looked up at Minato Namikaze, who was standing at the highest point.

In the end, he lost the battle for Hokage.

It was exactly as expected.

"Let's go, Orochimaru."

Danzo Shimura's figure emerged from the shadows.

Orochimaru nodded, then turned and followed Shimura Danzo into the darkness.

just.

A Root ninja, out of Danzo's sight, handed a document to Orochimaru.

You don't even need to look to know that the above contains hidden information from the root.

Orochimaru casually put it into his sleeve.

Danzo, who was leading the way, seemed oblivious to everything.

Orochimaru couldn't help but smile, his lips unable to be suppressed no matter how hard he tried.

Danzo, noticing something amiss, turned to look at Orochimaru.

"What's wrong?"

"fine."

Orochimaru shook his head and took one last look at the Hokage Building.

The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, was waving to the crowd below with a faint smile on his face.

"I hope you can keep this smile after the winds of destruction come."

Orochimaru seemed to be deep in thought.

The two walked into the darkness.

A fourth face appeared on the Hokage Cliff behind Minato Namikaze.

The Fourth Hokage.

Minato Namikaze.

After the ceremony ended.

The crowd then dispersed.

Minato Namikaze, on the other hand, arrived at Hokage Cliff alone.

Walk forward and stand at the highest point; from here you can see the entire view of Konoha.

There were even more than at the Hokage Building.

And it is even more magnificent.

"So beautiful."

"Of course it's beautiful."

A figure slowly approached from afar, but its voice preceded its arrival.

"gold."

Minato Namikaze turned around and smiled as he watched Kin Uchiha slowly walk towards him.

Jin walked over to Minato Namikaze and looked at the entire view of Konoha.

"The view from the highest point is naturally the most beautiful."

Because from a high vantage point, others will only show you the best view.

Minato Namikaze let out a long sigh.

This Hokage position came about somewhat aggrievedly.

He turned to look at Uchiha Kin.

"Kim, come be my head of the ANBU."

Minato Namikaze reached out his hand to Kin.

"Let's work together to make Konoha stronger."

If he and Kin join forces, Konoha will definitely bring peace to the entire ninja world.

Just like how Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha established Konoha.

Jin reached out.

"Snapped!"

A sound.

They knocked off Minato Namikaze's hand.

Minato Namikaze's smile froze.

"What's wrong, Jin?"

Why?

Jin shook his head and looked at Minato Namikaze expressionlessly.

"Minato, you're too naive."

"Becoming Hokage doesn't grant you supreme power. You need to take back power from Hiruzen Sarutobi first."

Jin spoke up.

"The title of Hokage is just that—a title. Power is what matters most, do you understand?"

Minato Namikaze.

Minato Namikaze's smile slowly faded.

This was the first time Kim had called him by his first name since they became teammates.

There seems to be some fatal rift between the two.

"In the end, we are still two different people."

Jin turned around and walked away.

"gold!!"

Minato Namikaze suddenly shouted.

"Don't become Madara Uchiha."

Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju once co-founded Konoha, but in the end, they launched an attack on Konoha.

Jin stopped and turned to look at Minato Namikaze.

"Minato, I'm not Madara Uchiha, I'm not as stupid as him."

"You're not Hashirama Senju, you wouldn't kill me for the sake of the village."

Jin had a smile on his face.

Just like Minato Namikaze firmly believed that Kim wouldn't harm him.

Kim, of course, also believed in Minato Namikaze.

"I would never kill a close friend."

Minato Namikaze nodded seriously.

"But, Gold."

"If you completely succumb to darkness, I will pull you back, even if it means breaking your limbs!"

Minato Namikaze had a premonition that everything would change after Kim left.

Jin smiled and looked at Minato Namikaze.

"How cruel, Minato."

"But do you really have that ability?"

The two have fought many times, and Minato Namikaze has yet to defeat him.

Although Minato Namikaze is catching up now, that's because he's reached his limit.

When the limit is lifted again.

The distance will be even greater.

Jin continued walking forward.

Minato Namikaze sighed, suddenly unsure of what to say.

Watching Jin gradually walk away, I knew he had made up his mind.

He turned to look at Konoha below Hokage Cliff.

The two stood back to back.

They each chose their own path.

This moment.

The world seems to have changed color.

On one side, the bright sunlight illuminated the entire Leaf Village; on the other, there was pitch-black darkness.

The prophecies of this world seem to foreshadow the signs.

then.

Jin suddenly came back.

Minato Namikaze: "???"

This time it came back quite suddenly; I had just started to feel something when it suddenly disappeared.

"W-What's wrong?"

Minato Namikaze even stutters a bit when he speaks.

"Can I borrow Kakashi from you?"

"what?"

"You agree." Jin nodded and turned to leave again.

"I haven't agreed yet."

Minato Namikaze opened his mouth.

(End of this chapter)