To pay off the debt, become Hokage!

Never forget the kindness of a meal.

Xiaonan was sincerely grateful that he had the courage to follow and thus changed his destiny.

"I hope the Rain Country will become better, because that's where I met my brother Shigeka." Konan smiled, her eyes clear and transparent - there was the figure of Uchiha Shigeka.

"It should be warm and beautiful, not like this now."

The reality is that the Rain Country is a country that has been ravaged by war, where people are living in poverty and there is no sun. But Xiaonan thinks that the Rain Country where she and Uchiha Shigeka meet should not be like this.

Xiaonan's heart was beating wildly in her chest, and an inexplicable throbbing surged through her body.

Driven by this throbbing emotion, Xiaonan once again mustered up the courage to make a request.

"Brother Chonghua, I want to go to the place where we met that year."

"When... things get better in the Rain Country."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Shigeka did not hesitate. He nodded with a smile and said, "Okay, I also want to see how it is now."

“I wonder if the owner is still around, and whether the food I ate back then still tastes the same.”

Xiaonan's eyes lit up: "I have learned how to make those foods, and they taste exactly the same as they did back then. If Brother Chonghua wants to eat them, I can make them!"

Uchiha Shigeka paused and looked at Konan in surprise.

It seems that the encounter that year had a profound impact on Xiaonan, and he even took the effort to learn about the food he ate at that time.

Uchiha Shigeka sighed, and Xiaonan thought it was the guidance of fate and a chance encounter, but he didn't know that all this was specially arranged by him.

Uchiha Shigeka needs Konan's paper escape technique.

Looking at Xiaonan's admiring and yearning eyes, Uchiha Shigeka kept smiling, and felt a little ashamed in his heart - compared with Xiaonan's emphasis on that encounter, it seemed that he had some ill intentions and was not pure enough.

But Xiaonan was right about something: only by following him can we have a happy and peaceful future.

Thinking of the ending of Xiaonan in the original novel...

Snapped.

Uchiha Shigeka came to Xiaonan and put his hand on her head, rubbing and caressing her.

"Brother Chonghua..."

Xiaonan was a little shy and her face turned red.

In the past, Xiaonan didn’t feel much when Brother Chonghua touched his head.

But as he grows older, Xiaonan understands a lot of things and has a different understanding of intimate contact.

Konan did not stop, nor did she avoid Uchiha Shigeka's touch.

She was not opposed to close contact with Brother Chonghua...it was rather that she liked it very much.

While caressing, Uchiha Shigeka watched the usually cold-faced Xiaonan blush with shyness.

"Work hard on your training. When you are about fifteen years old, you will set up a company and earn money."

Hearing this, Xiaonan didn't care about being embarrassed, and controlled his emotions, saying seriously: "Yes, Master Chonghua."

......

The road from the Hokage Building to the Konoha Gate was crowded with people.

The people stretched their necks, looking at the long line with curiosity, excitement or delight on their faces.

That was a small group of ninja troops retreating from the front battlefield.

Konoha, Iwagakure and Sunagakure have no intention of continuing the war. The personnel on the front line of the battlefield cannot just sit there and waste logistics and food, so naturally some of them have to withdraw and return to Konoha.

Uchiha Shigeka stood in front of the Hokage Building, and looked at the ninja troops coming towards them with Sarutobi Hiruzen.

The first person they saw was Hatake Sakumo who was walking in the front.

"Hokage-sama."

Hatake Sakumo took a few quick steps and came in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Hatake Sakumo and said with a friendly smile, "Long time no see, Sakumo, thank you for all you have done for Konoha on the front line."

"This is what I should do, Hokage-sama."

Hatake Sakumo sighed and said, "I dare not take credit for it. We were able to win the war because of the wise guidance of the Hokage and the brave fighting of everyone."

Although strictly speaking, Konoha did not completely defeat and suppress Iwagakure and Sunagakure during the Second Ninja World War.

But this did not prevent Konoha from officially declaring victory in the war - the war was no longer going on, and Konoha did not suffer too much damage, so how could this not be a victory?

In short, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen has already announced the victory of the war, so he is the winner and no one can doubt it.

"Senior Sakumo is too modest." Uchiha Shigeka said with a smile, "Everyone has seen what you did on the front line. The unity and cooperation of your comrades are certainly important, but the contribution of Senior Sakumo in leading everyone to resist Iwagakure and Sunagakure and repel them time and time again cannot be erased."

Uchiha Shigeka looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen and said, "Sakumo-senpai led us to victory in the Second Ninja World War. Such a contribution will surely receive a great reward."

"I would like to congratulate Sakumo-senpai in advance."

Sarutobi Hiruzen coughed and said to Hatake Sakumo: "Sakumo, the war is over. Come and help me from now on."

"I want you to take over the position that Danzo once held."

Hatake Sakumo was surprised. What was the position that Shimura Danzo once held?

The Root leader must not be one of them, that belongs to Mito Kado En. So besides being the Root leader, what other positions did Shimura Danzo hold?

The only thing Hatake Sakumo could think of was - to assist the Hokage!

......

Chapter 243: The flashing and roaring scenery-style water gate!

As the captain-general of the Konohagakure ninja forces, Hatake Sakumo experienced the war against Amegakure, the war against Sand Village, and the joint war against Iwagakure and Sand Village.

Now that the Second Ninja World War has ended, the Konoha Ninja Force has returned victoriously. As the captain-general, Hatake Sakumo has made enormous contributions and deserves more rewards.

Considering that Hatake Sakumo was once the head of the Anbu, if he could move up one step further... After pondering for a moment, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen decided to appoint Hatake Sakumo as the Hokage's assistant to help him govern Konoha.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed inwardly, the position of Assistant Hokage was originally reserved for Danzo Shimura to be reinstated.

But now that Danzo Shimura is dead and the position of Hokage is vacant, it would be just right to give it to Hatake Sakumo as a reward.

There was a hint of surprise in Hatake Sakumo's eyes, as if he had not expected that he would be promoted to the assistant of Hokage.

He is the second in command of the entire Konoha, second only to the Hokage and above everyone else. He has a high status and enormous power.

Would Hatake Sakumo refuse? Of course not!

Hatake Sakumo readily responded, "Thank you, Hokage-sama, for appointing me as the Hokage's assistant. I would be honored to do so."

"Haha, congratulations, Sakumo-senpai."

Uchiha Shigeka congratulated Hatake Sakumo.

Sarutobi Hiruzen pointed at Uchiha Shigeka and said with a smile: "Sakumo, you should thank Shigeka more. When I was having a headache about how to reward you, it was Shigeka who suggested appointing you as the Hokage's assistant."

Hatake Sakumo was greatly surprised and looked at Uchiha Shigeka who was smiling and looking happy.

Hatake Sakumo said sternly, "Zhonghua, thank you very much. When all trivial matters are finished, please allow me to entertain you to repay your kindness for the proposal."

Uchiha Shigeka readily agreed and said with a smile: "Then I will wait for Sakumo-senpai's invitation. I can't forget the desserts in your house."

Hatake Sakumo smiled and joked, "Then I'll have to ask the servants at home to prepare more desserts."

"Sakumo, since you invited Chonghua, why don't you invite an old man like me to your home?" Sarutobi Hiruzen said with a smile, "Last week I went to inspect the Ninja School and met your child Kakashi. The child is extremely talented and was the top student of his class."

"Like father, like son. Sakumo, your child is no worse than you were when you were young."

Hatake Sakumo smiled and said, "Of course I dare not forget the Hokage, so please be sure to be there."

"As for Kakashi..." Hatake Sakumo's eyes were gentle: "I hope he can surpass me as a father."

"Kakashi will definitely be able to do it."

Sarutobi Hiruzen echoed.

The three of them chatted with each other happily until Sarutobi Hiruzen went to comfort the other ninjas who had come down from the front line.

Hatake Sakumo breathed a sigh of relief and said to Uchiha Shigeka, "Shigeka, you never thought that I would be able to become the Hokage's assistant."

Hatake Sakumo did not ask for any reward. He knew that his status had reached its peak. Above him was Sarutobi Hiruzen's own small group - the Hokage's assistants and advisory group, commonly known as the Konoha high-level officials.

Before the war started, Hatake Sakumo was the Minister of Anbu. After the war ends, if nothing unexpected happens, he will be reinstated to his original position, and the so-called reward will be more like money and other items.

Hatake Sakumo originally thought so, but he didn't expect that he actually broke through the roof and entered the ranks of Konoha's high-level officials. This appointment order made him, who had been in many battles and had a calm mind, feel terrified.

As Sarutobi Hiruzen said, all this was due to Uchiha Shigeka's suggestion.

Hatake Sakumo looked at Uchiha Shigeka with gratitude.

Uchiha Shigeka waved his hand and said indifferently: "This is just a suggestion I made casually. The one who really implemented it is the Hokage."

"If it weren't for your suggestion, the position of Hokage Assistant would not have fallen on my head." Hatake Sakumo took a deep breath and said solemnly: "I will remember this favor in my heart, Chonghua, if you have any difficulties in the future, don't hesitate, just tell me, I will do what I can!"

Uchiha Shigeka's smile deepened: "Then I'll trouble you, Senior Sakumo. I won't be polite."

......

A celebration banquet was held.

Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his glass and celebrated the victory of the war and the end of the Second Ninja World War with the other jonin present.

Drinking wine and drinking wine alternately, pushing cups and changing cups.

The jonin on the front line, the jonin who stayed in the village, and the ninjas who made outstanding contributions and achievements raised their glasses and drank the wine in the glasses... or drinks.

Uchiha Shigeka looked at the drink in the cup depressedly.

The drinks were delicious, but he wanted to drink more.

But this place is different from home. He is not yet twenty years old and is not old enough to drink, so he can only drink one drink after another.

"Hey, Chonghua, you really want to drink."

Tsunade's face was rosy. She swirled the sake in the glass and smiled at the depressed Uchiha Shigeka.

Tsunade knew that Uchiha Shigeka was drinking secretly, but she did not object to it. Instead, she was in a good mood, as if she had found a drinking buddy, and would go to him to drink whenever she had time.

"Lady Tsunade, we are not yet twenty years old. We cannot drink alcohol yet."

Sitting next to Uchiha Shigeka, Namikaze Minato, who had not been seen for a long time, reminded Tsunade.

Uchiha Shigeka glanced at Tsunade, spread his hands and said, "Tsunade-sensei, you see, I'm not even twenty years old."

Tsunade looked at Uchiha Shigeka with disdain and raised her right hand to make a gesture.

Uchiha Shigeka's eyes narrowed, and he gestured to show that he understood.

The two of them smiled knowingly, that was a gesture to invite a drink. We couldn't drink today because there were too many people, but we could get drunk later when there were fewer people!

"Minato, it's been a few years since we last met." Uchiha Shigeka retracted his gaze and looked at Minato Namikaze beside him.

Today's Namikaze Minato's outfit is very familiar, it is exactly the outfit of the Jonin Minato in the original work, with a dark blue lining and a Jonin vest.

"But I heard that the enemy gave you the nickname of Instant Body Minato."

Uchiha Shigeka looked at Namikaze Minato with interest. This title was more often given to Uchiha Shisui, who was called Flickering Shisui.

Unexpectedly, Minato Namikaze has taken the lead and become the Instantaneous Minato.

I don't know whether Minato Namikaze really had this title in the original work, or whether after he learned the Flying Thunder God Technique, because of the golden light that flashed when moving in space, the title was changed to Yellow Flash?

Namikaze Minato smiled gently: "The title of Shunshin Minato is not bad, but I would rather they call me Shunshin Gaisho Fengguangshi Minato!"

"..."

Uchiha Shigeka blinked and casually changed the subject: "By the way, Minato, you have made a lot of contributions on the front line. I wonder what the Hokage will reward you with?"

Namikaze Minato said excitedly: "I have contacted Teacher Jiraiya. According to him, I may be able to get the opportunity to read the Book of Seals this time based on my merits!"

......

Chapter 244: Namikaze Minato: I feel like I'm living in his shadow.

Jiraiya did not attend the celebration banquet today. He was currently traveling, looking for the child of prophecy that he had been thinking about all along.

Minato Namikaze communicates with Jiraiya using a communication frog.

According to teacher Jiraiya, for the contributions made by Minato Namikaze on the front battlefield this time, there is a high possibility that his reward will be to choose a technique from the Book of Sealing.

Uchiha Shigeka nodded and thought that this was probably how Namikaze Minato obtained the Flying Thunder God Technique.