Naruto: Zanka No Tachi

Chapter 107: NZNT: Chapter 107

”Chief Advisor-sama, village requests have increased by twenty percent this month. Since you led the village to victory against Kumogakure and Kirigakure, our trustworthiness throughout the ninja world has improved significantly!”

”Good. Let’s keep up the hard work.”

”Chief Advisor-sama, Kumogakure has sent another envoy, requesting the return of Yugito Nii and Killer Bee.”

”Tell them to get lost.”

”Chief Advisor-sama, Sunagakure has agreed to your terms regarding the border demarcation issue and is willing to compromise.”

”Right, please have Shikaku follow up.”

”Chief Advisor-sama, intelligence from the Land of Water reports that the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, has suddenly disappeared, and Kirigakure is searching for him.”

At the Konoha high-level management meeting, various agency heads were reporting important village matters to Yusuke.

Yusuke remained in his usual seat; the Hokage’s central position remained vacant.

Hearing of the Fourth Mizukage’s disappearance, Yusuke’s thoughts turned: ”It seems Obito’s forceful control of the Fourth Mizukage to attack Konoha prematurely triggered internal conflict in Kirigakure.”

”In the original story, the Fourth Mizukage’s death was suspicious. I wonder if Kirigakure secretly dealt with him, or if Obito took him.”

Once all reports concluded, Koharu Utatane again proposed Yusuke take over as the Fifth Hokage.

”Chief Advisor, you are the people’s choice. The village lacks Hokage leadership, and the ninja world watches Konoha’s actions. A prolonged vacancy will greatly impact the village’s reputation.”

After Koharu Utatane spoke, the attendees discussed amongst themselves; almost everyone favored Yusuke as the Fifth Hokage.

This wasn’t solely due to his strength and achievements, but also to the significant changes he brought—the Konoha Research Institute, the Uchiha clan reforms, and the Konoha Military Police Force reforms.

These changes earned Yusuke the village’s trust, from ninjas to civilians alike, making him the preferred candidate for Fifth Hokage.

As Yusuke pondered his refusal, the meeting room door burst open, and an urgent, excited voice announced:

”Report! The Fourth Hokage has awakened!”

Yusuke’s eyes lit up. He thought, Kabuto’s quite capable.

Seeing the others’ joyful expressions, Yusuke cleared his throat: ”With the Fourth Hokage awake, the Fifth Hokage position is no longer a pressing matter. Unless there’s further business, this meeting is adjourned. I’ll check on the Fourth Hokage.”

After the meeting, Yusuke went to the hospital ward where Minato was. Besides Kabuto, Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Kakashi were also present.

Upon entering, Yusuke saw Kakashi profusely thanking Kabuto.

”Kabuto, thank you so much! You finished the book I gave you, right? I have a rare, limited edition; I’ll give it to you if you want!”

Kabuto smiled wryly, intending to refuse, but Yusuke interrupted.

Yusuke chuckled, ”Kakashi, thank you. Kabuto’s Jiraiya-sensei’s biggest fan!”

Kabuto stared, speechless, wondering why his teacher would do this.

Yusuke did this deliberately. To learn Myōboku Mountain’s senjutsu, a strong relationship with Jiraiya was essential.

Tsunade looked at Kabuto with disdain, unimpressed with his supposed seriousness.

Jiraiya laughed, putting an arm around Kabuto, ”Good lad! I have high hopes for you. You saved Minato; let’s celebrate later!”

”Jiraiya-sensei, Kabuto’s not old enough to drink,” Minato chuckled from his bed.

Jiraiya, seeing Yusuke, decided against it, winking at a flustered Kabuto.

Upon waking, Minato saw Kabuto treating him.

After thanking Kabuto profusely, Kabuto summarized the village’s events during Minato’s coma.

Minato was moved, especially by the recent war and the Third Hokage’s sacrifice, feeling deeply responsible.

Learning Kabuto was Yusuke’s disciple, Minato recalled the Nine-Tails attack, grateful Kushina had trusted Yusuke that night.

Looking at Yusuke, Minato said sincerely, ”Thank you.”

Yusuke understood the weight of his gratitude, acknowledging not only his contributions but also his actions during the Nine-Tails incident.

Yusuke laughed, ”It’s fortunate the Fourth Hokage is awake; otherwise, I’d be forced into becoming the Fifth.”

Minato’s eyes lit up, ”Kabuto mentioned your accomplishments. You’d be the perfect Fifth Hokage. Let’s discuss it now!”

Yusuke waved his hand, ”No, I have no interest in being Hokage. Since you’re awake, I can entrust the village to you.”

Seeing Yusuke’s lack of interest, Minato, while disappointed, didn’t push further.

Thinking of village matters, Minato said hesitantly, ”I want to go to the Hokage Tower to...”

He stopped, beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.

Everyone except Yusuke gathered around, concerned about potential aftereffects from his injuries.

”Fourth Hokage-sama, are you alright? Please tell me if you’re uncomfortable,” Kabuto asked seriously.

Minato smiled wryly, ”I’m fine, but before the Hokage Tower, I need to see Naruto!”

Yusuke inwardly chuckled—Minato was truly henpecked.

On the night of the Nine-Tails attack, Yusuke had asked Kushina if she wanted a special way to live on. She agreed.

Yusuke had placed a ”Positive Two Four Symbol Seal” on Minato, sealing Kushina’s soul within! 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ

When Minato mentioned the Hokage Tower, he heard Kushina’s furious roar in his head, visualizing her enraged expression.

”Go see Naruto, now!”

Minato wasn’t surprised; Kushina had been with him throughout his coma.

”If anything surpasses becoming Hokage, it’s having Kushina as my wife!”

Minato truly believed this.

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