Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

Walking down the street, Karin asked.

Shirokumo Aoba thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "If it's a regular Jonin, the workload will indeed be much heavier."

Karin's expression immediately turned resentful, and she shook his hand back and forth, "Then does that mean it will be a long time before we can see each other again?"

Shirokumo Aoba looked at her pouting lips and almost laughed, then said, "I was talking about the general situation. Karin, you haven't forgotten, have you? After the New Year, I'll be becoming the next Hokage."

"right."

Karin remembered this, but her face quickly fell again. "No! If that's the case, won't you have even less time to spend with us, Aoba-nii?"

If the Hokage has to sit in the Hokage's office every day, wouldn't he have no time to spend with them?

Baiyun Qingye's smile widened, and she put the other person's still waving hand into her pocket to seal it away. "I don't have time to spend with you, so if you don't have time, can't you come to the Hokage Building to keep me company?"

"That's true."

Karin suddenly realized that it didn't really matter where she went; the important thing was that the other person was with her.

Shirakumo Aoba also asked, "Karin, have you ever considered becoming a Hokage's bodyguard?"

"Hokage's guards?"

Karin's eyes lit up, filled with anticipation. "Can I?"

If she becomes the Hokage's bodyguard, can she protect him every day?

"of course can!"

Bai Yunqingye said with a smile.

Once he becomes Hokage, the Hokage's secretaries can remain the same. The current Hokage secretaries are already familiar with their respective jobs, so there's no need to replace them.

But the Hokage's guards can be replaced.

After all, his strength doesn't really require any protection from guards. Besides, the current Hokage's guards have all become instructors.

"However, that will have to wait until you become a Jonin."

Baiyun Qingye added another sentence.

"Yes, yes, I'll become a Jonin soon too!"

Karin said with absolute confidence.

With her current strength, it won't take her long to become a Jonin.

The two returned to the Thousand Hands Clan's territory, chatting and laughing.

The house was clearly very lively.

Since everyone outside is celebrating, we can't be left out at home.

We're back!

Shirokumo Aoba led Karin into the house, where Uchiha Mikoto and Kushina were also present.

"Aoba... welcome back."

Mikoto Uchiha greeted him somewhat shyly.

They used to greet each other naturally when they came over, but now that they're in a relationship, they've become a bit reserved.

However, Aoba had mentioned letting her move in before, so does that mean she's practically a half-owner here?

"Aunt Mikoto, Sister Kushina."

Baiyun Qingye greeted the two of them with a smile.

Kushina smiled teasingly and asked, "Does Aoba still call me 'Auntie'?"

"Kushina!"

Before Shirokumo Aoba could answer, Uchiha Mikoto gave her a coquettish glare.

The relationship between the two is not yet public. Only a few people, such as Shizune and Tsunade, have noticed something amiss. Karin and the others are completely unaware of it.

Mikoto Uchiha is not yet mentally prepared to face the little girls like Karin.

It's incredibly strange that a classmate's mother suddenly becomes a love rival.

Seeing their reactions, Kaho Uzumaki looked puzzled and asked, "Doesn't Aoba always call Mikoto 'Auntie'?"

"Well..."

Upon hearing Kaho's question, Kushina also fell into thought for a moment.

Given the precedent set by Uchiha Mikoto, and considering her usual observations of Uzumaki Kaho, it seems this single mother also harbors some improper thoughts about Aoba.

She had actually considered helping her fellow clansman, since helping one person is helping, and helping two people is also helping.

Besides, they themselves don't care about such things; of course, she wants her two good friends to find their own happiness.

The only difference is that Kaho has a daughter named Karin.

That's why she hasn't taken any action, which is causing her a lot of distress.

However, giving a little pointer shouldn't be a problem.

Kushina grinned mischievously. "That's because..."

"Alright, Kushina, you better behave yourself. Tonight is this brat's celebration party."

Seeing that Mikoto Uchiha was about to make a move, Tsunade interrupted Kushina.

That year, she also discovered that although this girl had become a mother, her personality was even more unconventional than before.

Perhaps because he used to be a Jinchūriki, he was very restrained even when he was quite mischievous. Now, he seems to thrive on chaos.

"All right……"

Seeing that Tsunade had spoken, Kushina pursed her lips and kept quiet.

She still listens to Tsunade.

Shirokumo Aoba also gave Tsunade a grateful look.

Of course, this only earned him a pair of eye rolls from the other party.

Only Kaho Uzumaki blinked, her expression still blank, but Tsunade had already spoken.

She didn't dare ask too many questions now, but her gaze towards Uchiha Mikoto and Shirakumo Aoba held a hint of inquiry.

"Kid, today I convened a meeting with the heads of all the ninja clans in the village, and the proposal to nominate you as the next Hokage has been approved. The Jonin election will be held after the New Year."

Tsunade also directly stated the results of today's meeting, that tonight's celebration was not just about the other party becoming a Jonin.

With the heads of all the major ninja clans supporting Shirokumo Aoba to become Hokage, the matter can be considered a done deal.

"Yes, I'll be prepared then."

Baiyun Qingye nodded, appearing somewhat calm, as this was something she had been preparing for for some time.

"You're about to become the youngest Hokage, and you're acting so calm?"

Seeing her like this, Heitu, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark.

Shirakumo Aoba, who is younger than her, is about to become Hokage, while she still has a long way to go to become Tsuchikage.

Seeing her expression, Bai Yun Qingye couldn't help but chuckle and teased, "Are you envious?"

"Damn it! If only Grandpa could be like Lady Tsunade, I could become the Tsuchikage so quickly!"

Hei Tu looked indignant.

With such a filial granddaughter as Kurotsuchi, Shirakumo Aoba couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow for Onoki.

However, thinking back on what Onoki had done, he realized that the other party was not a good person either.

It can be considered a case of grandfather being kind and grandson being filial.

"Speaking of which, the New Year is almost here. Aren't you planning to go back to Iwagakure to see your grandfather?"

Hei Tu was taken aback for a moment, but quickly pouted again, "What's so interesting about that guy who can even spread rumors about his own granddaughter?"

"..."

"However, they might already realize their mistake." Before Bai Yunqingye could speak, she paused for a moment before continuing.

"Baiyun Qingye, do you have time to take me back these next few days?"

"If you use your Flying Thunder God technique, it shouldn't take much time to go back and forth."

"Are you planning to come back?"

Baiyun Qingye was somewhat surprised.

Heitu said matter-of-factly, "Of course, I'm just going back to see if he's dead or not. I haven't received the final payment from the construction site yet."

"That's a huge sum of money!"

Chapter 611 Observing in the Dark

Baiyun Qingye's lips twitched involuntarily after hearing Heitu's words.

Heitu has become a senior civil engineer!

Konoha's civil engineering industry is currently in its golden age. Whether it's building infrastructure, other entertainment venues, or construction projects in places like Sunagakure and Kirigakure, it's a time when manpower is most scarce and money is most plentiful.

The income that Heitu has earned working on the construction site during this period is evident to all.

Her income was significantly higher than that of Yugao Uzuki, a proper Jonin who frequently led her team on missions.

Not only did they pay back all the money they owed Baiyun Qingye, but they also paid the rent to Tsunade on time.

Although Tsunade had said she would waive her rent, she still felt a little embarrassed about living there for free.

What if, after she becomes the Tsuchikage, rumors spread in the village that she used to freeload in Konoha?

Anyway, she's not short of money now.

She was among the first ninjas to reap the benefits of the Civil War.

As for the promise to Tsunade to keep it a secret, of course he wouldn't forget it.

"Then I'll take you back tomorrow."