Konoha's task master

The 283rd Road, Namikaze Minato

The next day, early morning.

Yakumo had breakfast and completed all the daily tasks.

Gold coins: 19,800.

Two tasks separated by a thin line.

Yakumo was walking on the way to the Hokage's office.

At this time, Hatake Sakumo was already writing furiously behind his desk, dealing with piles of documents.

Due to the abandonment of unexpected missions in the Land of Fire, Konoha's income has shrunk significantly during this period.

Fortunately... Konoha Hospital's Life Cell Project is still harvesting the wealth of the entire shinobi world, which allows income and expenditure to basically maintain a balance.

During this period, Hatake Sakumo was under great pressure, and the depths of his eyes were filled with unbreakable sadness.

"Here? What's the matter?" Hatake Sakumo asked, but he didn't raise his head, and was still browsing the documents in his hand... as if he was in a race against time, unwilling to give up any job opportunities.

"Orochimaru came yesterday, and he planned to destroy Konoha."

When Hatake Sakumo heard this, he uncontrollably pierced the white paper with the pen in his hand.

"Are you sure you're not joking?"

"certainly."

Hatake Sakumo put down his pen and sighed.

"I really hope this is a joke."

"I also hope that."

"Have you detected his plan?" Hatake Sakumo asked.

"I guess he wants to get something from Konoha."

Yakumo's mind gradually emerged, the look in Orochimaru's eyes when he looked at Konoha last night, even if he tried his best to control it...the rolling possessiveness in his eyes was so difficult to conceal, like a burning torch.

From that malicious look in his eyes, Yakumo could be sure that Orochimaru didn't just want to destroy Konoha just to unlock the item.

On the contrary, Hatake Sakumo became calm, capped the pen and leaned directly on the back of the chair.

This isn't about lying down...or lying flat.

A few seconds later, Hatake Sakumo sat up again, straightened his body, his eyes were as sharp as an unsheathed sword, and an iron-blooded murderous aura rushed towards his face.

"He wants to start a war, but Konoha is not afraid."

"Actually, there is no need... to look down upon death like this." Yakumo said with a smile.

"Oh, what do you think?" Hatake Sakumo asked again.

"Ask Namikaze Minato to go to Tian Country with me and deal with Orochimaru directly tomorrow... This will naturally resolve the crisis in Konoha." Yakumo replied.

When facing a problem, the most effective way...is to get rid of the person who raised the problem.

"Yes, the battlefield cannot be set in Konoha."

Hatake Sakumo nodded, obviously supporting Yakumo's statement that keeping the battlefield away from Konoha can reduce many unnecessary casualties.

"Tsunade and Jiraiya, return to Konoha today, and the four of you will go together tomorrow. Although I believe in your strength, I still have to make sure nothing goes wrong."

"No, I plan to set off directly later. You can secretly pass on the information and ask the two of them to divert and go directly to Tian Country." Yakumo said.

"Are you in such a hurry?"

"The final word is final and the future troubles will be solved." Yakumo said.

"If you fail, Konoha will enter a state of war. Orochimaru wants to destroy Konoha, so let's see if he has the strength."

When Hatake Sakumo said this, his tone was very calm, but he clearly had a certain determination that he would rather be in pieces than in ruins.

"I am confident that I can defeat Orochimaru." Yakumo comforted.

"hope so…"

Hatake Sakumo lowered his head and wrote quickly.

Ten seconds later, a secret command was written.

"Leave this to Minato, he will cooperate with all your actions."

"No problem." Yakumo smiled and took the secret order.

But Hatake Sakumo didn't let go immediately, but stared at Yakumo and added in a serious tone.

"If nothing can be done, then you must come back safely."

Hatake Sakumo was worried about Yakumo in his eyes, but actually he didn't want to be like this... putting the rise and fall of Konoha on Yakumo alone.

But...he was powerless.

"Of course, I asked Minato to accompany me because it was easier to evacuate."

"Okay, be safe."

Yakumo took the secret order and left the Hokage's office with a smile.

After leaving the Hokage Building, Yakumo kept changing his body shape on the road, heading towards Namikaze Minato's home.

A few minutes later, in front of Minato's house.

Yakumo looked at the doorbell, hesitated slightly...he jumped over the wall and jumped into the courtyard, and his appearance returned to normal again.

Quietly release a ray of chakra.

After a few seconds, there was a flash of golden light.

Namikaze Minato appeared in the courtyard, holding the Flying Thunder God Kunai in his hand.

"Yakumo?"

"It's me..." Yakumo replied.

Namikaze Minato put the Flying Thunder God Kunai back into his ninja bag with a backhand, a bright smile like the sun on his face.

"Long time no see. Have you eaten? Kushina just made lunch."

"I haven't eaten...but I have an urgent mission." Yakumo handed over the secret order.

The smile on Namikaze Minato's face faded, and he immediately took the secret order written by Hatake Sakumo and quickly started reading it.

A few seconds later…

"I understand, we will leave in five minutes." Namikaze Minato said.

"Can."

A few minutes later, the two set off.

Under the influence of Namikaze Minato's Flying Thunder God, the two disappeared from Konoha silently and appeared dozens of kilometers away from Konoha Hidden Village.

This is an extremely lush forest, and it is also one of Namikaze Minato's safe spots. There are dozens of such safe spots in the ninja world.

These were all arranged during the honeymoon trip some time ago.

Whoops, two people appeared out of thin air.

Yakumo shook his head, and the dizziness in his mind quickly dissipated.

At this moment... what comes into view is the towering tree with lush branches and leaves. If you look carefully... on the exposed roots of the tree, there are several special ink lines outlined to form a curse pattern.

"The sword of forbearing love."

"Continue to use Flying Thunder God, the target... Tian Zhiguo."

"good."

Namikaze Minato grabbed Yakumo's arm forcefully.

The next second, the two figures disappeared from the forest.

When it appeared again, it was still a forest.

This is normal... The safe spot chosen by Minato Namikaze must be an uninhabited place. Only in this way can the curse pattern be prevented from being accidentally damaged.

Namikaze Minato used the Flying Thunder God Jutsu several times in succession.

At this time, the chakra had bottomed out, and even the body was seriously overdrawn. He had no choice but to eat a few soldiers' food pills and then rested under a tree to regain his strength.

Yakumo shook his head to get rid of the dizziness in his mind.

Five moves, and the distance changes thousands of miles.

The Flying Thunder God Jutsu... is really amazing, but it's a pity that Yakumo doesn't have enough gold coins... so he can't acquire a new S-level ninjutsu.

Half an hour later, the adjustment of the Namikaze water gate was completed.

The two disappeared again.

As the night grew darker, Yakumo and Namikaze Minato rested temporarily in a cave on the border of the Land of Fire, and will officially enter the Land of Fields tomorrow.

Yakumo split into shadow clones to guard.

The firelight made their faces look very rosy. Yakumo placed the dry food on top of the fire and baked it to heat it.

Namikaze Minato took out an iron lunch box from the storage scroll, which contained rice balls carefully prepared by Uzumaki Kushina and several pieces of fried beef.

The dry food in Yakumo's hand suddenly lost its flavor.

"Yakumo, do you want something to eat?" Namikaze Minato asked, handing the iron lunch box to Yakumo, with that sunny and charming smile still on his face.

"No."

Yakumo shook his head and bit into the dry food in his hand.

"Oh well."

Namikaze Minato took back the iron box with some regret and ate the rice ball in his hand very carefully, exuding happiness all over his body.

Neither of them spoke again. This was the normal state of ninjas between missions, forever silent... a fatal blow.

Ten minutes later, Yakumo put away the dry food in his hand and said.

"Uncle Hatake, I plan to retire."

"The Fourth Generation is now in its prime, isn't it too early to retire?"

Hearing this, Namikaze Minato put down his rice ball and asked.

"During this period, the situation in the ninja world was chaotic. Konoha seemed strong but threatened to overthrow.

Uchiha Madara and Orochimaru are also secretly threatening Konoha Hidden Village.

Coupled with giving up the mission in the Land of Fire, Uncle Hatake is now physically and mentally exhausted."

"I understand, the Fourth Generation... I'm tired."

Namikaze Minato was very smart, and he figured out in the blink of an eye... why Hatake Sakumo planned to retire in his prime.

"Actually, that's not the case...According to the original plan, when you grow up, the position of the Fifth Hokage of Konoha Hidden Village will be handed over to you."

As soon as Yakumo opened his mouth, Namikaze Minato's expression became complicated, with joy, pride, and a bit of surprise...but his eyes were very firm.

"Yakumo, don't you want to become Hokage?"

Namikaze Minato asked, when Cong Tian was studying in the ninja school, his goal was to become the Hokage of Konoha Hidden Village.

After so many years, he became a Jonin...and made great achievements in the Third Ninja War. At this moment, he is very close to the goal he worked hard for, but very far away.

In his heart, Yakumo is more qualified than him.

"Uncle Hatake and I think you are more suitable."

Hearing this, Namikaze Minato had an excited look on his face.

"But I feel like I'm still a little behind."

At this time, there was no fear in his heart. He had worked hard to become Hokage, but he didn't expect that his lifelong dream would come true so easily.

"You are sunshine and justice...never frustrated by any difficulties."

"You love everything about Konoha and are willing to protect Konoha at all costs."

"Your sunny personality is also excellent."

"Do I have any other advantages?"

Namikaze Minato's eager question seemed to be saying...please praise me some more. His appearance was quite unflattering, but his expression was quite sincere.

This feels like... a serious hooligan.

Yakumo thought for a while and actually started to praise Namikaze Minato.

"You are wise and powerful."

"In short, you are very suitable."

Namikaze Minato's whole body was shaking slightly and his eyes were slightly red.

"is this real?"

"Oh, my God, God, of course it's true."

Yakumo answered the question in a rather exaggerated tone.

"But... Yakumo, in my heart, you are the most suitable candidate for Hokage." Namikaze Minato said with a smile. This was the truth in his heart, even if he wanted to become Hokage.

But this truth...he must tell it.

In the Third Ninja World War, although he gained the reputation of Golden Flash, he established the victory of the Iwa Ninja War.

But in that battle... Yakumo faced the third Tsuchikage who had the ability to eliminate blood stains and fly.

If it weren't for Yakumo holding Onoki back, the Konoha military camp would have been destroyed by the Dust Release, and there would be no victory at all.

The most important thing is...the biggest contributor to the three battles is Yakumo.

Sunagakure, Kumogakure, Iwagakure... he was the one who determined the victory!

Within the Hidden Leaf Village, Yakumo's supporters far exceed those of Namikaze Minato.

"Don't say that...you are more suitable than me."

Yakumo looked at Namikaze Minato and continued.

"My personality is definitely not suitable for becoming Hokage."

Yakumo nodded.

"Why do you think so?" Namikaze Minato continued to ask.

"The difference between us is that on the battlefield... I am a lone wolf rushing into the sand, and you are the general commanding the battle." Yakumo said.

During the Third Ninja War, Namikaze Minato served as the deputy commander on the Iwagakure battlefield. At that time, Orochimaru... could not hide his brilliance.

After that battle, most of the Konoha military camp was impressed by Namikaze Minato's ability.

"But Yakumo, you are the strongest in the ninja world. You have saved Konoha from water and fire several times. You are the hero of Konoha. I think you are more suitable than me!"

Namikaze Minato said with sincere eyes.

This may be the reason for his personality charm. Namikaze Minato wanted to become Hokage, but he was willing... to give up the position of Hokage... to Yakumo.

In this world where a strong man can conquer mountains and seas, the energy that a powerful lone wolf can unleash on the battlefield will definitely exceed that of a general strategizing in the military camp.

Yakumo looked at Namikaze Minato and stood up...

"Believe me, you are more suitable than me...and I am telling the truth."

"I'll go out and keep a lookout."

"Okay." Namikaze Minato nodded.

Yakumo's direct action proves that he really has no idea about the position of Hokage.

He didn't even want to continue arguing with Namikaze Minato.

Namikaze Minato looked at Yakumo's back until his figure completely disappeared from sight, then he started laughing.

In order to prevent Yakumo from being alarmed, he covered his mouth with his right hand.

His body was shaking constantly, his left hand was clenched into a fist, his whole body was shaking violently, and tears were faintly flowing from the corners of his eyes.

It was a reaction of pure enthusiastic surprise...

Namikaze Minato looked at the fire in front of him, and his body gradually returned to calm, but his whole body's energy and energy seemed to have been sublimated in some way.

"I will definitely live up to expectations and do everything I can to protect Konoha."

At this moment, he decided to practice harder and become Hokage!

Outside, Yakumo listened to the laughter behind him.

A subtle arc is outlined at the corners of his mouth.

Yakumo knew Namikaze Minato's dream, and he also understood that... Namikaze Minato had to use great perseverance... to say that he was more suitable for Hokage.

"What a strange person."

It is precisely because of this that the image of Namikaze Minato becomes glorious and glorious, making it like the blazing sun that people cannot ignore his brilliance.

This is a ninja genius with an almost perfect personality.

The breeze is cool and the temperature is not dry.

At this time, it is midnight and the daily tasks are refreshed!

The cave they chose is close to a water source.

There are many mosquitoes around, and under the influence of instinct... they unconsciously get closer to Yakumo.

But what awaited them was not a feast of feasting, but a golden arc of electricity that appeared irregularly in the virtual space.

Countless mosquitoes died under the agitation of the electric arc.

Turn into fly ash.

Mission progress…25/60

…36/60

…50/60…60/60.

"Submit the task." Yakumo said.