Naruto: Starting from Eating the Gold Fruit

Chapter 645 Konoha Year 67 and the Beginning of the Selection

Naruto's unprecedented efforts are not an isolated case.

In reality, almost everyone nominated for the Hokage selection had a chance, and each had the support of various factions.

Sasuke and Shisui are definitely the top candidates for Hokage recommended by the Uchiha clan and the security forces.

Whoever makes it to the final round, I'll support them wholeheartedly.

Before that, it all depends on the abilities of these two individuals.

Of course, while some people are working hard for the Hokage position, others are not interested in it at all.

Yeah, like Kakashi.

……

Konoha Hospital:

Kakashi, holding a bouquet of carnations, nervously straightened his clothes outside the ward.

After confirming that his attire was appropriate, Kakashi took a deep breath and then pushed open the door to the hospital room...

"Karin, I passed by their house in the mountains today... Ahhh! Why are you here?!"

Kakashi looked at Obito and shouted loudly.

Obito pursed his lips and picked at his ear.

Meanwhile, Rin Nohara looked at Kakashi with displeasure: "Kakashi, be quiet! Karin needs a quiet environment!"

Kakashi could only shut his mouth in resignation.

Then, Rin Nohara came to Kakashi's side, snatched the carnations from his hand, and looked at him with a mocking gaze: "At least you're not that stupid. Karin is about to become a mother. Giving her carnations is the best thing~"

With that, Rin Nohara pushed Kakashi and Obito out of the ward: "Alright, alright, this is our time for women to have a private chat. You two grown men can just find somewhere to chat and have a drink!"

As they spoke, Kakashi and Obito were pushed forward.

Kakashi and Obito stared at each other, wide-eyed.

Obito pursed his lips, just about to say "long time no see" and find a place to fight one-on-one, when the door to the ward opened again.

Rin Nohara poked her head out, giving Obito a dangerous look: "Oh, and you two, no fighting! Understand?!"

The little chicks, still covered in soil, nodded repeatedly, like pecking at rice.

With a "thump," the ward door closed again.

Kakashi and Obito both relaxed at the same time.

Obito also lost the desire to fight Kakashi one-on-one.

Obito handed Kakashi a box of chewing gum, then gestured, "Let's go, let's go for a walk."

Kakashi took the chewing gum and said speechlessly, "When others hand me something, they offer me cigarettes or alcohol, but you give me chewing gum..."

"Give it back if you're not going to eat it!"

Kakashi quickly popped the chewing gum into his mouth and walked forward, saying, "Let's go, let's go sunbathe in the yard."

The two arrived at the hospital courtyard, where Obito asked Kakashi, "Weren't you nominated for Hokage? Aren't you going to give it your all?"

Kakashi rolled his eyes: "I'd rather not. If I actually ran for office, I doubt many people would vote for me."

Obito glanced at Kakashi, then gritted his teeth.

It has to be said that Kakashi looks really cool when he takes off his mask.

Obito had been jealous for a long time because he had seen Kakashi's face under his mask when he was a child.

But unexpectedly, this guy actually took off his mask one day.

Sure enough, men do change after marriage.

Even Kakashi, who always wore a mask, removed it because the doctor said that letting the child see his father's full face first would help the child remember.

I have to say it's really...

What a great dad!

Even though the child hasn't been born yet.

With that thought in mind, Obito casually put his hands behind his head and said, "I'll throw."

Kakashi looked at Obito with a puzzled expression.

Obito continued, "Not only me, Rin will also vote for you."

Kakashi pursed his lips, then smiled and said, "Thank you very much."

Obito then continued, "So? Do you have any intention of working hard now?"

Kakashi smiled and shook his head: "Not at all."

Obito's face showed disappointment.

Kakashi's smile remained unchanged as he steered the conversation directly to the point: "Alright, let's get down to business. You must have received a request from the Uchiha clan to have my support for your Uchiha candidate, right?"

Obito curled his lip: "Nothing can be hidden from you."

Kakashi chuckled and shook his head.

He simply... knew how important this election was...

"Yes, that's what the old guys in the clan told me, but..." Obito glanced at Kakashi and pursed his lips, "I won't ask you for help, you bastard. If I really have to say something..."

I don't think you're any worse than Shisui.

Kakashi chuckled: "Thank you very much."

"I'm serious!"

"Ah, I'm serious."

"You bastard!"

……

Kakashi's wife, Karin Hatake, is several months pregnant, and Sakumo Hatake is overjoyed.

They all thought they had no hope in this life, but they never expected that Kakashi would either be a good-for-nothing who wouldn't get married until he was thirty, or he would get pregnant in the first year after getting married.

This kid's got some good skills!

Honey, I can finally give you an explanation!

The Hokage selection is indeed very important, but for Sakumo Hatake, the most important thing right now is his grandson/granddaughter.

Everything else has to take a backseat.

therefore……

Kakashi Hatake is probably the most relaxed one on the entire list of Hokage candidates.

Almost every faction in the village was mobilized because of the Hokage selection.

This lively atmosphere naturally attracted the attention of people from other villages.

At the same time, they were also wondering if they could get involved as well.

Unfortunately, before they could make a move, Yuya announced that this selection would only be held in the inner city of Konoha Village.

In other words, even if you've worked in Konoha's inner city for decades, if you don't have a Konoha household registration, you won't have the right to vote.

This made Konoha Village's inner city residents even more prestigious.

At the same time, Yuya also announced that any form of vote buying and selling would not be allowed.

Whether it's buying or selling, once you catch it, it's a guaranteed profit of at least twenty years.

Basically, with these two sets of combined measures, the factors of external interference in most cases will disappear.

Soon, it was the end of Konoha Year 66.

Many people haven't had a smooth year at the end of this year.

Naruto, on the other hand, was happy.

Because his parents returned from the Land of Whirlpools.

Kushina Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze both had opinions about Homura Mitokado.

Damn it, the first year's selection is about to begin, and we're only just getting back now. We're way behind everyone else!

Do you have someone you want to support and are trying to suppress my Naruto?!

Well, how should I put it? Kushina Uzumaki's judgment was actually half right.

Mitokado Yan would definitely give his full support to Sarutobi Asuma.

However, Mitokado Homura's actions towards Uzumaki Kushina and Namikaze Minato were not motivated by a desire to support Sarutobi Asuma.

The main problem is that their own family members really don't have any outstanding figures.

Finally, with no other option, Mitokado Homura turned to Utatane Koharu. There was a girl in Utatane Koharu's family who was quite capable. Although she couldn't be considered top-tier, she should be able to handle the situation in the Land of Whirlpools.

Afterwards, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu chose the most outstanding person from their respective families, then had them get married in a flash. After training them for a few months, they were forced to go to Uzushiogakure to take over Minato Namikaze's position.

Therefore, it wasn't that Mitokado was deliberately targeting him; he genuinely had no better options.

After Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki returned, their first priority was to find out the current situation in Konoha.

Then Naruto Uzumaki chuckled and said that there was no need to specifically find out. He said that if you walk down the street now, the more frequently a company holds events, the more it shows that they have supporters.

Kushina Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze then took Naruto Uzumaki and Karen Namikaze to stroll through the shopping street.

Sure enough, no matter what kind of shop it was, a large loudspeaker was placed at the entrance, and various GG words were shouted at a near-high noise level of 90 decibels.

For example, the flower shop in the mountains: "[Visit the flower shop, come to the mountains, sincerity is in our hearts. Our shop is currently offering a discount to celebrate Mr. Nara Shikamaru of the Nara clan being nominated as a candidate for Hokage!]"

Mr. Nara Shikamaru is the most intelligent and reliable among the new generation of the Nara clan...

Kushina Uzumaki looked speechlessly over here and then over there. The Shimura family's shop and the Sarutobi family's shop were both playing promotional videos for Sarutobi Asuma.

There were also other Uchiha clan members in the inner city who, for the first time ever, let Sasuke or Shisui, or even just the two of them, fight to the death.

What stands out is a chaotic mess of demons.

Minato Namikaze rubbed his forehead, then looked at Naruto and asked, "Didn't you even think about going and promoting it?"

Naruto looked puzzled: "What are you advertising?"

Then he realized, "Oh, you mean advertising like this? Uh, I don't have any money."

Minato Namikaze: "..."

Hua Ling smiled and put her hands on her hips as she looked at Naruto and said, "After all, all of your money is with me, brother~ But this time, brother has important business to attend to, so I'll just return your money to you."

Naruto's eyes lit up immediately: "Really?! Flower Spirit?! Then I'm going to Ichiraku Ramen..."

"I already said I used it for important things!" Hua Ling punched Naruto in the face.

Minato Namikaze stroked his chin, then nodded and thumped his palm: "Ah, right! You know what, it really works!"

Naruto got up from the ground and looked at his father.

Minato Namikaze smiled mysteriously.

……

The next day, Hana and Naruto arrived at Ichiraku Ramen.

"Yo, it's Naruto? We haven't seen him at our shop much lately~ Are you busy with the Hokage nomination process?"

Naruto waved his hand: "No, no, Uncle Ichiraku, this is my sister, Kareem."

Hua Ling greeted Uncle Ichiraku, then took out a video camera and asked him, "I'm filming a documentary about my brother's life as a candidate for Hokage. Can I record it at your shop?"

He was momentarily stunned, then nodded happily: "That's my honor."

Naruto smiled and said to the Ichiraku Ramen vendor, "Then let's do it the usual, a large Enma Ramen, please!"

"Alright~ One large bowl of Enma Ramen!"

Hua Ling looked at Naruto, frowned, and asked, "Brother, where's mine?"

Naruto was taken aback: "You want some too?"

Hua Ling slowly raised her fist.

Naruto was immediately startled and quickly said, "Another bowl, please!"

Afterwards, the two of them ate and drank their fill, thanked Uncle Ichiraku, and then Hana and Naruto went home.

At the end, Naruto asked Hana, "You've been filming all day, what exactly did you film?"

"Mind your own business!" Hua Ling sneered. "Let's wait until the Hokage announces the start of the selection, then we'll see if you're still so free!"

Then the screen went dark, and the first episode ended there.

"Beep"

You Ya turned off the projector on the TV and rested his chin on his hand, deep in thought.

That brat Naruto...

There must be a master guiding them.

While everyone else was scrambling to promote their products offline, Naruto fired the first shot in online promotion.

Wow, being the first to eat crab has so many benefits!

but……

Yuya smiled slightly as he looked at the questions he had prepared for the first year of the Hokage Selection Tournament.

No matter how much advertising is done...

You've gained recognition, but whether you can use it to secure the Hokage position depends on your own abilities.

Now...

Let's just relax and have a good New Year.

Thinking this, Youya threw the things in her hand onto the table.

After the New Year of Konoha 67:

On the first day of the official workday, Yuya announced that the ten candidates would be equally assigned to the five districts of Konoha Village's inner city: east, west, south, north, and center.

Two people per jurisdiction.

This selection process used a lottery system.

Of course, you can also abstain.

However, if you abstain even once, you will miss out on the opportunity for the next three years.

Therefore, even a small illusion family like Kurenai Yuhi's, which only has one powerful backer, is unwilling to give up from the start.

Soon, everyone was somewhat shocked by the topics chosen for the first year's Hokage selection.

It's not that the topic is too difficult, but rather...

too easy.

[Within one year, increase the total population of your jurisdiction as much as possible.]

Just this one sentence, without any restrictions or requirements listed!

After receiving the question, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

Naruto stared at Sasuke, completely bewildered. Then, he scratched his head, exclaiming, "Huh? Increase the population? This... having children... I don't know how!"

"puff……"

Yuya, who was drinking water and looking at this, suddenly spat it out.

No, when it comes to increasing the population, do you only think about having children?

Can you please use your clever little brain for a moment?!

Yuya sighed helplessly. Naruto, that bastard…

We still need to practice.

Soon, all ten candidates entered their respective jurisdictions.

And the highest-ranking officials in their original jurisdiction...

Yes, it's people from Hiruzen Sarutobi's generation.

It's time for these old folks to step down and hand over the reins to the younger generation.

(End of this chapter)