Konoha: This Uchiha is not right

This question arose at the beginning, but was then buried by his inner desire.

But when he calmed down, this question once again emerged in his mind, and he also recalled what Jiraiya had said to him.

Those words kept echoing in his ears, and they kept making him think.

He did not tell Kushina about his situation. He did not want Kushina to worry about him, nor did he want to give Kushina some inexplicable expectations.

After calming down for such a long time, he had thought a lot of things clearly and he had to make a decision.

To be honest, he suddenly envied his teacher for being so free and easy, but he was different from Jiraiya, he had his own dreams.

Taking a deep breath, Minato Namikaze raised his head and looked at the Sandaime Hokage seriously, and he spoke very seriously.

"The Hokage is chosen by everyone in Konoha. He is recognized by everyone, so if you ask me alone, I can't give an objective answer.

People are subjective, and everyone has different thoughts in their mind, so I'm sorry, Hokage, I really can't give such an answer."

Namikaze Minato's words made Sarutobi Hiruzen frown involuntarily.

At this moment, he already had a bad premonition. He looked at Minato Namikaze seriously, and finally spoke softly.

"Indeed, the Hokage is chosen by everyone. After all, only those who are recognized by everyone can become the Hokage, but..."

Having said this, Sarutobi Hiruzen paused slightly before he continued.

“You also said that everyone has different thoughts in their hearts, and many people make choices based on emotional considerations.

As the current Hokage, I actually have the obligation to make adjustments and choose a more suitable Hokage more rationally.

I think you understand what I mean, Minato."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's words were completely naked and showed the deeper side of Konoha.

All this made Minato Namikaze feel stunned, but at the same time he also understood more clearly what his teacher meant when he said "Konoha is not as simple as he imagined."

"Hokage-sama, please forgive me for not being flexible enough."

Although Minato Namikaze sighed in his heart and even felt a little disappointed, he still spoke very seriously.

"Although I think I can understand Hokage-sama's thoughts, and I know that Hokage-sama is doing this for Konoha, but I always think that the Hokage should be chosen by everyone.

Hokage-sama, you also said that only those who are recognized by everyone are the real Hokage, just like you, Hokage-sama."

After saying this, Minato Namikaze felt a little disappointed inside, because he knew that after saying this, he might have no chance this time.

But at the same time as feeling lost, he also felt a sense of relief.

In fact, he also felt that the Third Hokage might be right, but this time he really wanted to follow his heart.

It is painful to miss this opportunity, but it is also something he needs to experience in order to grow.

He would not give up his dream of becoming Hokage, but he also understood more clearly what his teacher meant by 'self-knowledge'.

He is not qualified yet, whether in terms of knowledge or clearer understanding of Naruto and Konoha.

Therefore, he does not intend to force it. He hopes that one day in the future, when he has grown enough and can fulfill his and his teacher's dreams, he will compete for the position of Hokage.

By that time, he will definitely be recognized by everyone, including the future Hokage!

"Are you sure?" Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Namikaze Minato absentmindedly. After a long while, he asked incredulously, "Isn't your dream to be Hokage?"

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Minato Namikaze nodded seriously, and at this moment he also smiled.

"But I'm not good enough right now. Jiraiya-sensei told me about this before we left. He is a self-aware man.

Although he supports me and all my choices, after thinking about it, I feel that I should also have self-knowledge.

I still need to study hard, improve myself, and gain everyone's recognition, and I will not give up.

My dream is to become Hokage, and this has never changed!"

……

In Konoha Village, Minato Namikaze stood on the balcony watching the falling snowflakes, and suddenly he smiled.

Thinking back to what I said in the Hokage's office, although there were some small regrets, I felt more of a sense of relief.

He finally broke free from this whirlpool. Although he missed the opportunity to become Hokage, he also had a clearer goal.

He also strives to become a real Hokage through his own efforts!

"Minato, you seem to be in a good mood today." Just then, a voice interrupted Minato Namikaze's thoughts.

Minato Namikaze immediately smiled and turned to look at the red-haired figure, who was his wife Kushina.

"Ah, maybe I figured out some things." Namikaze Minato said with a smile on his face, "So I'm in a good mood now."

"Really? It's snowing so heavily. Even if you're in a good mood, you should be careful."

Kushina helped Minato Namikaze clean up the snow stains on his body, and then she also laughed.

"But it's better this way. Ever since Jiraiya-sensei left, you've been so worried. It's really worrying."

"Sorry..." Namikaze Minato touched his head awkwardly. He thought he had pretended well and would not be discovered by Kushina.

Now it seems that he didn't perform very well.

But there is nothing that can be done about it. I'm afraid that no matter who encounters such a situation, they will probably be uneasy.

As a Konoha ninja, I'm afraid there are very few people who don't have ideas about Hokage.

Especially since his dream was to become Hokage, it was naturally difficult for him to suppress his restless heart, but now everything is over.

Thinking of this, Minato Namikaze reached out and held Kushina in his arms. He looked quietly at the snow falling in the sky, and it took him a long time before he spoke.

"It's so beautiful! This is the first time I realize that Konoha in winter is so beautiful."

"To be precise, it's a Konoha without war, a peaceful and tranquil one."

Kushina didn't know what her husband was thinking, but she was also enjoying the peace and quiet she had now.

"Kushina, I'm going to work harder."

After a while, Minato Namikaze spoke again.

"The Fourth Hokage will be chosen soon, so I have to work harder. I want to work hard to become the Fifth Hokage!"

"Then you better work hard!"

When Kushina heard this, she couldn't help but smile even more brightly.

"I will also work hard, and then we will compete to see who will become the Fifth Hokage!"

"Okay." Minato reached out and gently stroked Kushina's face: "We'll compete then."

"Hmph." Kushina snorted, "I won't lose to you."

At this point, the two couldn't help but smile at each other. When their eyes met, they could see the happiness in each other's eyes.

"Come on, Kushina."

"You too, come on, Minato."

……

In the capital of the Land of Fire, the four giants of Konoha gathered in an office.

Their expressions were relatively calm because they all knew the purpose of their visit this time.

They were mentally prepared, and Nara Shikaku, who was sitting next to them, lowered his head even more.

"What a pity. The Third Hokage did a pretty good job."

The Fire Country Daimyo sitting at the front was fanning himself, and after reading the report submitted by the Third Hokage and others, he spoke with emotion.

He himself still has a certain liking for the Third Hokage.

It’s not for any other reason, but simply because during the reign of the Third Hokage, he handled the two major wars in the Ninja World well, making the Land of Fire the victorious nation.

The relationship between daimyo is not like the relationship between villages.

Because the relationship between the daimyo of each country is not necessarily too bad.

And they may be related by blood to some extent.

After all, it is normal for daimyo to intermarry for certain purposes and interests.

To them, the so-called Ninja World War is just a game, and the ninjas respect them only because they are rich.

And in some moral sense, the country does need a prestigious family to govern it.

If they win the Ninja War, they will gain face and also get a lot of benefits, so of course they are happy.

But if they lose, then they naturally won't be happy. Not only will they be embarrassed, but they will also lose a lot of things.

When Danzo heard the words of the Fire Country Daimyo, his face suddenly changed.

His eyes were calm and sharp, and facing his direct gaze, the Fire Country Daimyo suddenly felt the pressure.

The Fire Country Daimyo immediately picked up a fan and started fanning himself, hoping to use this method to hide his embarrassment and his genuine fear.

Danzo gave him a very bad feeling. If possible, he really didn't want to face this bandaged man at all.

"If you want to trace the root cause, it is precisely because the Third Hokage's ideas were too naive that he pushed the village to that point."

Danzo's voice was steady and powerful, while the Third Hokage closed his eyes and said nothing.

"Although Konoha won this time, the losses were extremely heavy.

The purpose of this meeting is to select a new Hokage, one who can lead Konoha to steady progress."

"Oh..." The Fire Country Daimyo gently fanned his fan: "Is there a suitable candidate?"

Danzo paused for a moment, then he spoke firmly: "The person I recommend is Orochimaru, who is known as one of the legendary three ninjas."

As soon as Danzo's recommendation was finished, it immediately aroused whispers from the officials of the Daming Palace.

It can only be said that Orochimaru's reputation is too great. Everyone in the ninja world, whether they are ninjas or not, has more or less heard of him.

"What does the Third Hokage think?"

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire did not make any statement. He looked at the Third Hokage. In fact, to him it didn't matter who became the Hokage.

It's just a matter of who is worse. Of course, if he could be nicer to the daimyo, he would be a good Hokage.

The Third Hokage slowly opened his eyes at this time, and his memory went back to the day when Minato Namikaze left.

……

After Namikaze Minato left, Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression turned a little ugly.

It was really hard for him to accept that Minato Namikaze made such a decision. This kid was simply a replica of Jiraiya!

Ignorant and rigid, this guy didn't even seize such a good opportunity and actually wanted to gain everyone's recognition?

How long will it take for you to get everyone's recognition? And even if you know your shortcomings, where will you have the opportunity to learn outside?

Self-study? Who will teach you these things?

Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was furious, knew that he had lost this time, completely.

He simply had no way of standing behind a young man and continuing to promote Konoha with his own ideas in this way.

In this case, he can only resort to the last resort, a method he is not willing to use at all, but has to choose now.

"Is Orochimaru here?" Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep breath, controlled his emotions and suddenly asked.

"Hokage-sama, I'm here." An Anbu quietly appeared in the room. He half-knelt in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen and said, "I'm waiting outside now."

"Let him in." Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed softly and then spoke.

The Anbu disappeared silently in the room, while Sarutobi Hiruzen continued to adjust his emotions.

Soon, Orochimaru pushed open the door and walked slowly in front of him.

"Teacher Sarutobi." Orochimaru bowed slightly and said to Sarutobi Hiruzen with a calm expression.

"Actually, I've always wanted to ask you some questions." Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Orochimaru and it took him a long time before he spoke.

"Teacher, please speak." Orochimaru still looked very respectful, but there was a smile on his face.

To Sarutobi Hiruzen, such a smile was like the smile of a winner.

"When did you start to counterattack?" Sarutobi Hiruzen closed his eyes slightly and asked, "Don't say you didn't, that will only make me look down on you."

"It started when I saw unwillingness in my teacher's eyes." Orochimaru's eyes lit up slightly, he knew this was a showdown.