"Kushina, you don't know how strange Minato's naming choices are. Last time, I couldn't stand it and had to intervene!"
"Hehehe, is it really that ridiculous? Minato seems so proper."
"Sigh, Minato is good at everything else, only this point gives me a headache. What about your Lin Yu? You two are not young anymore, it's time to prepare, right?"
"Sigh, don't even talk about it. He only teases me all day! I don't even want to see him now!"
The two women spoke loudly, as if deliberately wanting the two outside to hear.
Lin Yu and Namikaze Minato, sitting in the living room, exchanged an awkward glance. Lin Yu spoke first, "Cough, it's quite stuffy in here. How about we go for a walk?"
"Good idea!" Namikaze Minato gave a thumbs up. Naming was clearly his strong suit! Sachiko doesn't understand me!
On the streets of Konoha, the two walked and talked. Minato's gentle and sunny personality made him and Lin Yu get along very well. Unknowingly, they reached the open space above the Hokage Rock.
Namikaze Minato sensed the surroundings and then quietly said to Lin Yu, "Senior Lin Yu, I have some questions for you."
"No rush, I have something to tell you too."
Lin Yu sat on top of the Hokage Rock, his feet landing precisely on Hiruzen Sarutobi's head. Lin Yu liked this position.
Seeing this, Namikaze Minato also walked over and sat down, but he didn't dare to step on Tobirama Senju's head. He sat to Lin Yu's left, stepping on his future self's head.
Namikaze Minato spoke first, "Senior Lin Yu, you... was our organization truly founded to protect Konoha and the ninja world?"
"It's not that I don't believe you, I just want to ask, how many members does our organization have?" Namikaze Minato quickly explained when he saw Lin Yu turn his head. After all, he might become the Fourth Hokage, and he had to be responsible for the village.
Lin Yu said solemnly, "Minato, I know you have concerns, but our organization will not harm the ninja world. As long as Konoha doesn't provoke the organization, the organization is too lazy to care about Konoha's affairs of love and hate!"
"Affairs of love and hate?"
Are there such stories in the village? Could it be grudges left by previous Hokages?
Namikaze Minato was a little curious. He planned to find an opportunity to ask Lord Third about it. If possible, he would be willing to act as a mediator to help lovers find their happily ever after!
"But, does such an organization that does good deeds truly exist?" Namikaze Minato was no longer the naive little boy he once was. He had matured a lot. Recalling the persuasive words Lin Yu had used on him, he found many inconsistencies.
"Who said our organization only does good deeds!"
Lin Yu felt that Minato was getting dumber as he grew older. Where in the world could one find such a windfall!
Lin Yu continued, "For example, if you want the organization to handle the problem between the Uchiha and Konoha, which are like fire and water, it would require a hefty reward!"
Namikaze Minato's eyes lit up. Although he hadn't become the Fourth Hokage yet, the conflict between the Uchiha and the village was one of the difficult problems he would face as Hokage. If he could resolve this conflict with the help of the organization, paying a little extra reward wouldn't be a problem!
"Senior Lin Yu, does the organization also handle this kind of intermediary and mediator tasks?"
Lin Yu sneered, "Kill one side, and the conflict is resolved?"
Namikaze Minato's excited heart instantly turned cold, and his mouth twitched, "Heh, Senior Lin Yu sure likes to joke."
"This is not a joke."
Lin Yu turned his head to look at Konoha village below and said, "Minato, you should also be aware that the radical faction of the Uchiha clan and certain departments are the parasites of Konoha. If left unchecked, Konoha will only decline further."
Namikaze Minato pondered. The other day, when he went to Hiruzen Sarutobi's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi had told him many things, including the existence of an organization called "Root" within the Anbu, which trained ninjas with extremely cruel methods and acted with utter disregard for consequences.
Namikaze Minato was inherently opposed to such dark methods, but some things couldn't be accomplished overnight. He planned to proceed slowly, weakening this organization bit by bit, and finally, as Hiruzen Sarutobi had said, "I hope Danzo can find time to accompany him fishing more often."
Namikaze Minato intended to fulfill their wishes!
Although Namikaze Minato had a sunny and gentle personality, he never hesitated when faced with certain matters. He immediately said, "What do I need to do?"
"It's not urgent yet. You should focus on preparing for the process of becoming Hokage."
Lin Yu scratched his head. He really had no interest in such "child's play" now. If it weren't for Shisui, Itachi, and Obito, he wouldn't bother about the survival of the Uchiha. Let them be annihilated if they are.
Namikaze Minato gave an awkward smile, "I almost forgot, I'm not Hokage yet."
"Soon, soon, 'Yondaime' (Fourth)."
Namikaze Minato said seriously, "Actually, I think Senior Lin Yu is more suitable to be Hokage than me. I think Senior is a kind person and will definitely make Konoha better!"
Lin Yu waved his hands repeatedly, "I don't want to be any 'Yondaime,' only to be overthrown in a year, I haven't even warmed the seat yet!"
Namikaze Minato: ??? Why don't I understand what Senior Lin Yu is saying!
"By the way, Senior Lin Yu, do you have any questions for me?"
Lin Yu patted his head, almost forgetting the important matter. He said, "Minato, your son lost the Nine-Tails. Have you thought about what kind of cheat you want to arrange for him?"
"..."
Namikaze Minato: I feel like Senior Lin Yu is acting strangely today!
...
Another month passed in the blink of an eye. Namikaze Minato smoothly became the Fourth Hokage of Konoha Village. His two competitors, who "surrendered without a fight," one from the Land of Hot Springs sent his blessings, while the other never left his laboratory and had already exploded mentally!
Konoha Village was bustling with activity these days, with all clans coming to celebrate the inauguration of the Fourth Hokage.
Finally, that damn old smoker has been taken down! This was the inner monologue of the older generation of Konoha's high-ranking officials, all of whom had suffered from Hiruzen Sarutobi's second-hand smoke.
Konoha Village was jubilant, but the Uchiha clan was like they had missed out on a hundred million lottery. Everyone had gloomy expressions, and their gazes towards Namikaze Minato were filled with resentment!
It's this pretty boy who stole our clan head's position as Hokage!
Clearly, our Uchiha clan has contributed so much, why are we still inferior to this pretty boy, Namikaze Minato!
Our clan head Fugaku only looks a bit worse than him, has a slightly worse temper, a slightly worse personality, and slightly weaker strength... Why should our clan head Fugaku lose the election!
Uchiha Fugaku stood amidst the cheering crowd, wearing a fake smile. The Uchiha clan's Jonin had voted negatively in the Jonin trust vote, but Konoha Village had hundreds of Jonin, and their Uchiha clan's Jonin were simply not enough to make a difference!
Damn pretty boy, although I, Uchiha Fugaku, couldn't compete with you, I believe my son will definitely crush your son!
Just you wait!