Chapter 150: Bei Liu Hu's Message: Turbulence in the Ninja World

The news that Leaf Village elected the Fifth Hokage spread quickly throughout the ninja world, and it caused a considerable stir in the ninja world.

Although the entire ninja world finds it hard to imagine that Minato Namikaze, after only a few years as Hokage, would choose to step down, the successor Yuzhi is also a very famous figure!

Leaving aside his performance during the Third Shinobi War, he is the Clan Leader of the Uchiha Clan, the head of Leaf Village's Police Department, and the feat that averted a near‑trigger of the Fourth Ninja World War.

This already destined Haori's name to be known throughout the ninja world; his becoming Hokage does not seem surprising, after all he possesses both the ability and the strength.

However, Haori's rise also worries many, because no one knows what his external agenda and policies are.

Lu Jiu and Minato Namikaze heard this, and for a moment they couldn't help but mutter inside, "Was Haori really the head of such a huge Police Department before?"

If you find any errors in the content, please visit with a browser!

Minato Namikaze and Lu Jiu looked at it together and indeed thought the selection was rather casual.

Knock, knock, knock—

Because you don't know the secret between Elder Yuan Shi and Haori.

Gui Jiao and Zai Bu Zhan Xin couldn't help but mutter inside; they don't want to know, yet only they are aware.

Moreover, even her cousin Ning Ci feels the same, and she even listens to Ning Ci, who says that even Ning Ci's father holds this Hokage in utmost respect.

"Yes, Hokage."

Kobayami still wanted to ask something, but seeing the scene she reluctantly echoed the others.

Lu Jiu lowered his head and spoke softly, muttering inside, yet he was especially satisfied with the Hokage before him.

Haori's words were rather severe, leaving Lu Jiu unable to refute anything.

Yuan Shi saw this, then continued speaking; he did not hide his intentions from Guideng Man Yue and Kobayami.

Unfortunately, in three years they did not obtain much information about Danzo, and when they turned around they heard that Danzo had already been eliminated, which left Nagato deeply regretful.

Upon hearing the name Mist Village, Haori was momentarily stunned, then immediately realized this was probably Yuan Shi's idea.

That is to form a Shadow Guard; although we all know your strength is great, the Shadow Guard can sometimes handle many tasks you need not do yourself.

Moreover, I always believe that each discipline has its specialty; everyone has what they excel at. Is the entire Administration Department merely responsible for reviews, doing nothing else?

The two had different thoughts, but when Itachi Uchiha was mentioned they both seemed somewhat pleased.

Back in Leaf Village, Haori, having returned home, sat on the bedside after taking a shower.

In the Rain Country, Nagato frowned at the documents in his hand and looked toward Konan beside him.

"Yes!"

As the office doors opened, the four of them lined up in turn and stood before Haori and the others.

The four displayed varied expressions, especially noticing Minato Namikaze, Lu Jiu, and Hikari nearby, which made some of them rather nervous.

"Perhaps Yuan Shi could become Mizukage in the future."

Otherwise, Haori would be touted as the 'Strongest Hokage'.

"Sasuke, what kind of person do you think your father would choose as a disciple?"

"You guy."

Nagato wasn't sure whether Leaf Village knew about the 'Flame Organization', but regardless, they could inform Leaf Village of this matter.

"You're the idiot; I was first place in the last exam!"

"But Leaf Village used Edo Tensei to revive Senju Fui; it seems they obtained some of Danzo's data and want to address Haori's eye issue, right?"

"With so many Leaf ninja, the one thing they never lack is someone willing to act!"

"But now that he's the Hokage himself, having so many ANBU watching here really hampers his slacking off!"

"It seems we need to find a time to discuss with Minato Namikaze, have them transfer all the ANBU here out, because why keep so many people watching here?"

"Speaking of it, Ino, you've met the Hokage, right? What is he really like?"

He is the heir of Zhu Lu Die, the prodigy of the Oil Girl Clan, the young master of the Inuzuka family, and Uchiha Haori's designated godson within the Uchiha Clan.

Konan nodded; she also thought Nagato's idea was good, but the key issue was who was most suitable to handle it.

Minato Namikaze nodded, then became slightly more serious.

After all, when a person notices discrepancies between their memory, thoughts, and the minutiae of daily life, their mind tells them that now is the correct moment.

Rin smiled first and said, "Hokage, I am willing; please continue to look after me in the future."

"When this kid activates the Mangekyou Sharingan, I'll take it; a stronger eye will surely give me more confidence to defeat Uchiha Haori!"

"Hokage, the person has already arrived."

Nagato shook his head, thought for a moment, then said.

She kept a necessary distance to avoid being affected by those two; the still‑young her hadn't become a fangirl yet, she just felt the boys were unbearably noisy.

In fact, Haori had known the Hokage's office was crowded before, but back then he wasn't the Hokage, so the number of people had nothing to do with him.

"How about I go to Leaf Village and take a look? Uchiha Haori is not Minato Namikaze; this guy is relatively ruthless, and only I can go myself to better understand the situation."

After all, this is also a kind of precedent; especially since Haori has never led a Jonin team, his range of disciple selection becomes broader.

With this guy around, I think if Madara Uchiha appears again in the future, perhaps we could make use of him.

This made their mindset a bit hard to adjust, but Asuma and Rin remained unchanged, unaffected.

When they turned around, others had become proper Hokage, while he, though essentially a shadow, still hid in the gutters like a rat to manipulate things.

"It seems the Fourth Mizukage's era is also coming to an end."

—

"Damn it, Yuan Shi actually sent someone to meet Uchiha Haori, and even to celebrate?"

He knows he is not Haori's opponent, and he also heard that Haori almost single‑handedly toppled the entire Cloud Village.

"But be careful; discuss this matter with Shisui, and have the ANBU act together."

As soon as Haori finished speaking, Hikari, sitting nearby, couldn't help but look up at him: "Isn't this the good deed you did?"

And he could see Hinata's kindness; although he despises the clan elders, he neither hates nor dislikes Hinata, and their relationship remains very good.

Asma said nothing, but he glanced at Hong beside him, then immediately looked up and blinked at Yuzhi, as if thanking Yuzhi.

"Us?"

"Hmph, you say we need his help to take down Danzo, just like that."

"Yes."

Lu Jiu immediately nodded, but he glanced at the documents on the table and suddenly had a feeling that this Hokage probably wouldn't look at these things.

"Mizukage senior, have you been adjusting okay lately?"

Kisame and Zabuza are well aware of the "relationship" between Yuzhi and Yuan Shi; at least in their view, Elder Yuan Shi's rise to this point couldn't have happened without Leaf Village's support.

In fact, among the four, Asma's strength is the greatest, and having him as the team leader is the most suitable.

Watching Naruto's performance, Shikamaru covered his forehead and complained.

However, Senju Feijian stroked his chin and thought of his idiot older brother.

His idiot older brother liked to throw things out, while he only dealt with what he was good at; that seemed fine, right?

It was just that Mie hadn't noticed Kisame and Zabuza's mood changes; she frowned and said.

"It's already been chosen."

"Moreover, Uchiha Haori's power is not weaker than Madara Uchiha's; that Madara's power, I think you've already witnessed."

Meanwhile, Zabuza on the other side was startled at first when he saw his name missing, then immediately bowed his head, his eyes full of excitement.

And only the major events and strategic decisions are handed over to Yuzhi.

"We indeed don't know him well enough; I think I need to send someone to make contact with him."

The Administrative Department, accustomed to the old work mode, felt a scalp‑tingling; these people really can't define what's important and what's not.

After all, these two are either the Hokage's children or, together with the teacher, are the Hokage and the Legendary Sannin, and having interacted with Yuzhi so much, they can't get nervous at all.

"It seems Cousin Ningci also wants to become the Hokage's disciple; I wonder what he'll become later."

Moreover, because he released the Three‑Tails in the village back then for a massive battle, the Mizukage's reputation was damaged, and Yuan Shi's influence kept growing.

Sasuke raised an eyebrow and muttered displeased.

"Tch."

Whether it's the Third Hokage or Minato, when they served as Hokage they habitually skimmed everything, even sometimes reviewing mission approvals themselves.

Hinata sat by the window, unable to keep her thoughts hidden; she had attended Sasuke's birthday together with Ningci, and she could clearly see everyone's respect for Yuzhi.

Yuzhi silently pondered, especially after glancing at Hikari reading a book beside him, he seemed a bit helpless.

Kuro Zetsu watched Obito no longer want to continue discussing the issue, and he slightly exhaled in relief, because he could barely contain Obito any longer.

Yuan Shi smiled and shook his head; although Mie was the person he valued most, there were some things he wouldn't say.

However, Ino also wondered whether she should find a chance to meet the Hokage; he really is handsome.

In the noisy classroom, carefree students clamored together, the chaotic noise making the room buzz, all they were discussing was Yuzhi's choice of disciple.

Yuzhi's influence was truly massive; even before he became Hokage, Leaf Village had already started wildly praising him.

"But I'm even more curious now—who exactly is the 'real deal' on our side?"

Such a terrifying being, repeatedly single‑handedly beating Mist Village into this bear‑like state, they know they and Yuzhi are not even on the same dimension!

It's true that Shisui's Divine Weapon has a long cooldown, but as Shisui's strength grows, especially since he also possesses White Zetsu's cells, his Divine Weapon's cooldown began to accelerate.

Sitting in the Hokage's office, Yuzhi slightly sensed the surrounding fluctuations, and the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

"We need to find time to go to the Water Country, and also see if Shisui can further deepen Yuan Shi's Divine Weapon."

Even Hinata, who might become the future head of the Hyuga clan, and Naruto, the son of the Fourth Hokage.

Konan remembered these details very clearly; after a moment of thought she spoke.

"It's really troublesome."

Nagato let out a light hum; his gaze held some complexity as he agreed to contact Leaf Village and hand over the Rain Country's mission share to Leaf Village, not only to gain development but also for Danzo.

The Hokage, after all, always has certain privileges, and Hikari's strength also ensures no one dares to underestimate her.

Orochimaru took a deep breath, his gaze shifting to a life support pod beside him before he withdrew his eyes.

Facing Yuzhi, they either obediently follow orders or simply die; there truly is no other choice.

In the Mizukage's office, Obito angrily smashed a cup; his mood was at its most irritable.

"No need to be so formal, what's this?"

They couldn't refuse such a summons, especially since Yuzhi is still their classmate!

Konan also slightly frowned; honestly, she wasn't quite clear on what was happening inside.

The Hokage's changes indeed posed many problems for them, because the conditions they previously discussed were all aligned with Minato.

In Tian Country, Orochimaru stared at the document in his hand, his expression turning extremely strange.

The issue of disciples was also a point Yuzhi paid particular attention to, after all, one must consider the prestige of the great clans and also benefit ordinary ninja.

"Even if your father was once my father's superior, that doesn't mean my father would choose you; you're so stupid, how could he pick you?"

"But that's Uchiha Haori!"

Although it's unclear how much it has eased now—he hasn't asked—but it seems the next use shouldn't be far off!

"Although it's a bit unexpected, Mist Village's arrival is understandable."

"Never mind, it's not that strange; that idiot Danzo left so many traces they couldn't miss them."

"Orochimaru might be a good choice; he knows Leaf Village best, but..."

Yuzhi's words made Lu Jiu's eyelids twitch, and Minato beside him wore an embarrassed expression; even if you don't care, don't be that obvious, okay?

On the second day after assuming office, Yuzhi issued a new rule, directly copying his work habits from the Police Department, assigning simple matters to the Administrative Department led by Lu Jiu.

He originally thought he could become a de facto shadow, already a step ahead of Uchiha Haori.

After all, our relationship with Mist Village has always been... especially since we once supported Yuan Shi.

He wants to die; why are you stopping him? Let him dig his own pit and bury himself.

What the hell a complicated and infuriating thing this is!

This makes Sasuke feel aggrieved, but he truly doesn't dare to do it, while Naruto is indeed exceptionally gifted.

After pondering for a moment, Shounan slowly spoke.

On the other side, Ino Yamanaka couldn't help but make a snarky comment upon hearing Shikamaru's words, but seeing Sasuke and Naruto playing around, she instinctively moved aside a bit.

"When it was Sasuke's birthday, I only glanced at him from afar."

The Third Hokage and Senju Clan's Hiruzen exchanged a glance; they completely understood Yuzhi's maneuver.

"Lord Hokage, these are the results of some matters, and there are some issues that require your decision."

He can finally showcase his talent, rather than merely offering advice as before.

However, regrettably, Yuzhi currently has no time to attend to them; contacting Yuzhi isn't that simple, so they remain perplexed about several matters.

Although this seems to improve work efficiency, it leaves Shikamaru and the Administrative Department staff in a flurry of confusion.

Meanwhile, Minato, the Third Hokage, and even the Second Hokage all wore slightly awkward expressions.

After he ended the war and became the Fifth Hokage, everything became even more exaggerated; if the Leaf Village hadn't been restrained, it might also be because Senju Clan's ZhuZhang defeated Madara Uchiha.

Moreover, Minato is now the Hokage's aide, still a high‑ranking authority; whether he is the Hokage is no longer discussed by anyone.

"But Hikari actually brought Rin here, this…"

"Anyway, I'll definitely be there; watch, I will become Yuzhi Uncle's disciple!"

"This guy seems to hold a grudge against the Fifth Hokage, and lately his attention appears focused on the new members; that guy's name seems to be…"

Danzo's death didn't seem strange to him at all, because back when he was in the Leaf Village he already sensed that Danzo kept digging his own grave.

"But there is perhaps one thing we should thank him for; according to reliable intel, Danzo was taken down by him."

Ningci hasn't descended to that "world‑hating" level; Hyuga's Hinata, who didn't die, is still labeled a caged bird, yet his life remains decent.

Orochimaru licked his lips, his gaze brimming with frenzy and desire, but that look soon faded away.

Hikari doesn't have a habit of refusing Yuzhi, and eventually she arrived at the Hokage's office, most likely filling the role of Shizune from the original.

"I'll give you a month to adjust and study, and announce to the entire Administrative Department; the department will conduct year‑end assessments.

However, the Shadow Guard is Yuzhi's private unit; who becomes its captain is decided by his word alone.

"Choosing like this should be fine, right?"

But she's far more relaxed than Shizune; everyone knows she's Yuzhi's fiancée, so she isn't burdened with many tasks.

Yet her gaze was full of curiosity; she kept staring at Kisame's silhouette, silently murmuring to herself.

He so desperately wanted to use Miyabi's body to slay Danzo and avenge, but now Danzo died in the rebellion, dying at Yuzhi's hands.

Sasuke tilted his head, and before he could speak, Shikamaru helplessly said, "Please, Lord Hokage, no one can say clearly who you chose; even if Sasuke asked, he probably wouldn't get an answer."

"Please come in."

Having received good education from Minato and Kushina, his grades were outstanding from a young age, yet the happy life and fine schooling didn't change his personality.

In a Leaf Village school class, the relatively young and not‑so‑chubby Choji Akimichi whispered to Sasuke, who sat behind them.

Human energy is limited; one can't do everything, as it would reduce efficiency and drain stamina.

Kurotsu silently muttered to himself, and Obito restrained himself, nodding; he too thought quietly.

"You've already seen the list, right? How's the selection going?"

"I don't know how your Administrative Department handled things before, but here I only want efficiency.

61.223.157.245

"Elder."

Hinata thought to herself, but there's nothing she can do about these matters; she can only silently cheer for Ningci. —

"Kisame, Full Moon, and Mei, this diplomatic mission to the Leaf Village is assigned to the three of you."

"Very well, from today onward, the four of you are members of my Shadow Guard."

One could say this batch of graduates almost encompasses the Leaf Village's largest group of second‑generation officials.

"You will report directly to me and obey my direct command!"

Yuzhi smiled and nodded; after looking at Hikari, he said.

"Yes, we understand."

For relatively minor matters, I only care about the outcome; you all need to handle them, otherwise what's the point of such a massive Administrative Department?

Tell them to remember: if you can't do it well or don't want to, don't do it; there are plenty of people who want to.

But Minato finds it hard to criticize Yuzhi, since the guard he originally chose wasn't that great, to be honest.

Moreover, he's already close with Rin, and their relationship is even tighter, so he'll naturally prioritize Rin's concerns.

Just as Yuzhi was pondering, the office door was suddenly knocked; he rubbed his forehead and casually said, "Please come in."

His personality is unchanged from the original, still carefree, still the one who sometimes acts foolishly, still the sunny little guy.

Moreover, everyone is happy to see such things, since this cohort of students is rather special; there are perhaps too many great‑clan heirs among them.

Taking a deep breath, Obito tried to calm himself, and after a while he finally asked.

"Fifth Hokage, perhaps you don't mind that much, but I think we can start preparing now.

"After you leave, I'll hand over the defense duties beside me to you; disband."

"Only Kisame can accomplish this, but you'll understand later."

Moreover, he thinks it's not a bad thing, but Obito is too stupid, so he had to explain.

"Rin, you will temporarily assume the Shadow Guard Captain role."

"I now only hope to obtain that white solvent from them; perhaps getting it from the 'real goods' will be especially difficult."

Then that person will truly begin to doubt themselves, wondering whether the problem lies within themselves or the world.

Asuma, at this moment, also wore an excited expression and quickly said, "Lord Hokage, I am also willing."

"The matter of the Cloud Village comes first; although I don't think they still dare to study the Cloud Village, it's better to be cautious."

Joining the Shadow Guard not only signifies a rise in status, but also a great honor, because every member of the Shadow Guard is a powerful ninja recognized by the Hokage.

Yuzhi becoming Hokage is truly astonishing to them, even though they had anticipated such an outcome.

"Remember to visit the Fifth Hokage alone; there are certain things you know that you need to discuss and clarify with him."

"How did this guy become Hokage?"

"Yes, it's you."

But upon hearing his own name, the demon shark's complexion, and that of the ghost‑lantern Full Moon and the bright darkness beside him, were completely different; the latter two nodded earnestly, while his face darkened.

Even within the ninja school, many people began to discuss the matter.

"Don't overthink it; in fact, Danzo is deeply concealed within the Leaf Village, and his status makes it difficult to kill him unless you become an enemy of the Leaf Village."

Even if he couldn't hold back, the demon shark still honestly spoke alongside the ghost‑lantern Full Moon and the bright darkness.

"However, the Leaf Village does indeed require deeper probing; this time we will continue with them and share the information about the 'Flame Organization' with them."

If it's Obito, they'd probably be eager to kill him and be done.

"It appears that Master Yuan's influence on the Mist Village has been increasing over the years, hasn't it?"

He even worries whether this Mizukage can continue to hold the position!

"Master Yuan has already accepted the Leaf Village's benefits; this is merely a return favor, nothing serious, and"

Black Absolute actually doesn't wish to deal much with Obito, but since Itachi Uchiha is still being trained, he naturally cannot abandon Obito.

Konan is somewhat relieved; to her, the manner of Danzo's death is unimportant, but the absence of Danzo is especially significant to her!

Yuzhi stroked his chin, and images such as "You arrived just in time" and "You are all my wings" involuntarily flashed through his mind.

"But the Shadow Guard is resolved; the remaining issue is the disciples—who should we select?"

At that thought, Yuzhi smiled and nodded.

"I know about this; don't worry."

Mist Village?

Watching Naruto and Sasuke wrestling in a heap, Shikamaru sighed, leaned on his desk, yawned, and said.

"I called you here this time because I wish to transfer the four of you into my Shadow Guard; I wonder whether you are willing."

It's as if he once did a reading‑comprehension exercise; the writers of those articles never considered it that way, yet the questions and the test makers still included such things.

"Fine, let's take it slowly; I'm not in a hurry."

"What exactly is the matter?"

"I'm adjusting fairly well; thank you for assigning me this post, I now have more time to be with Kushina and Naruto."

Especially since the Hokage is Yuzhi, they are all Uchiha!

"That's not a problem, but who do you intend to send?"

"I'm afraid I'm about to be in danger."

——

"How did Minato Namikaze and the others manage to hold on…"

Amid such contradictions, it's hard to say whether doubts will arise that someone meddled, after all this is a ninja world where any event could occur!

"Sakura, the Hokage is not that easy to see."

"Yes."

Yuzhi didn't look through the files; he directly, out of curiosity, looked at Shikaku and asked, "What's the matter?"

Thus his death was hardly surprising, yet he hadn't expected Danzo to possess such destructive force; as he sent himself away, he also sent Minato Namikaze away!

As a result, after the Fourth Hokage's departure, the Leaf Village was forced to begin selecting a Fifth Hokage; even though he had some conjecture about the final outcome, seeing Yuzhi's name still appeared somewhat odd.

"One is from the Rain Country; they've always been in contact with us," Shikaku answered promptly. "There's also the Mist Village; they've also dispatched people."

While making an excuse that Hikari was tired, after she finished her shower, she ignored Hikari's perverse stare, began massaging his feet, and also produced the letter sent by Orochimaru.

Shikaku lowered his head and whispered, yet his side glance caught Minato Namikaze; at the time Minato became the Fourth Hokage, no other village came to offer congratulations.

"Huh?" Yuzhi touched his head, growing more curious: "Those villages actually still run such a routine?"

When it comes to Itachi Uchiha, Black Absolute feels especially satisfied; the kid, though intricate in thought, is not very talkative.

"Don't take risks; don't forget Ziraiye is also right in the Leaf Village!"

Ino looked at the girl in the red outfit and couldn't help rolling her eyes.

Knock, knock, knock—

Now, with a sudden change of person, this could signify a policy shift, as no one can guarantee the continuity of policy!

It must be said that Konan and Nagato, after taking over the Rain Country for several years, have indeed matured considerably.

At that moment, a figure dressed in red suddenly appeared beside her, smiling, and said.

"No matter who he is, it's probably difficult to confront Madara Uchiha."

Obito's fists grew hard; his own village turned against him, yet he still dispatched people to celebrate the very person he wished to eradicate, congratulating him on becoming the role he once dreamed of.

"Rest assured, I will disguise myself well, and don't forget, I barely participated in Akatsuki Organization operations, and I haven't exposed myself."

"That's right, it should be so, but the subordinate thinks we still need to strengthen security issues."

"The Leaf Village really changed; they actually allowed a Uchiha to become Hokage."

The demon shark's face grew even darker; watching the head that kept bowing lower, he spoke in a hoarse, muffled voice.

Don't think I'm being excessive; the police department employs a last‑place elimination system, and I'm already doing quite well.

Red's mind is still buzzing, and Aoba's as well.

Even though they know Yuzhi is a good person, this fellow's deterrent power is overwhelming; they truly are unwilling to confront him!

This time the mission to Leaf Village didn't land on Zai Bu Zhan, so he naturally couldn't help but be pleased, but Gui Jiao was a bit unable to hold back.

But being obedient, smart, extremely gifted and especially diligent—this is literally an all‑round powerhouse like Obito, isn't it?

If we just train him for a few years, deepen his Thought Steel Seal, and reveal the Moon Eye Project to him, then why would I still need that kid Obito?

"Perhaps we could use Obito's eyes to give this kid a boost."

Of course, they could also see the changes in their whole line because of Yuzhi and Leaf Village's support, and just how terrible the village has become under the Mizukage's leadership.

"I placed him in Bo Zhi Guo with Bai Jue following him; I visit daily to check on him and teach him a few things, and his growth is rapid."

Although the Fourth Hokage stepped down, Leaf Village's reputation of him remains extremely high; no gossip arose from his retirement, and they even respect him more.

As a result, after Lu Jiu politely conveyed some thoughts to Yuzhi, Yuzhi glared at him in displeasure.

They were originally used to taking everything in bulk, and Yuzhi essentially scolded them all.

At this moment Gui Jiao also let out a sigh, and he silently walked out with Zai Bu Zhan, though he couldn't help thinking inside.

Yuzhi nodded in response, then curiously glanced at those documents.

Zhang Men's first thought was Orochimaru, but he quickly sighed.

"Ino, I really hope to become the Hokage's disciple."

It seems Orochimaru is the one transmitting the message. —

Yuzhi hasn't decided what kind of people to take as disciples, but many in Leaf Village already have speculations and ideas about it.

"I gathered you this time to ask about your willingness; don't feel constrained, and remember we're classmates as well as friends."

Yuzhi also nodded; he didn't care about A Si Ma's little thoughts, and he said with a smile.

"Yes, his talent is high; there's absolutely no problem."

Not only them, the whole school and even the seniors are discussing this; who wouldn't want to become the Hokage's disciple?

If anyone could wipe them out in one go, Leaf Village would instantly go berserk, and it could even trigger the Fourth Great Ninja War.

Although Yuzhi has always thought that such genjutsu will eventually dissipate, since no technique in the ninja world is flawless.

After all, a Shadow who dares to take responsibility without shirking or passing the buck is genuinely beloved by everyone.

As Shadows, any of their actions can be interpreted from the outside, even if they themselves have few thoughts.

Probably because they attended Sasuke's birthday banquet, the kids' relationships improved unusually fast, especially since they're all boys; even those who were unfamiliar before are now good friends.

Yuzhi nodded, then turned his head directly toward Hikari beside him.

Just thinking back, we were all classmates, and now Yuzhi has become the village's supreme leader, the Fifth Hokage elected by all Jonin!

"What are you two still fighting over as Hokage disciples? You're both children of the Hokage, and being a Hokage disciple is such a hassle—what's there to fight for?"

Also, we should inform this Fifth Hokage about the news on Bei Liu Hu; he's been waiting so long and still has no answer.

Minato Namikaze, who was beside him, also nodded; he felt he might have been a bit too naive back then?

However, Minato and Lu Jiu saw his little move clearly; for a moment they were speechless, but they had no time to comment on Yuzhi.

Although Sasuke wants to learn from Yuzhi for a 'last‑place' comeback, he hasn't forgotten Yuzhi's original threat that a poor exam would earn him a beating.

Yuzhi's words put Lu Jiu in a bind, yet his heart was also filled with excitement, because Yuzhi's actions essentially handed power to them!

Though tired and hard‑working, who among those who made it here doesn't have a dream?

Zhang Men's complexion changed slightly upon hearing that, and he immediately spoke, but Xiao Nan gently shook his head.

Hong and Aoba quickly bowed and said in unison, "We also agree!"

Especially since she was once a candidate like Yuzhi, she now of course can want whatever she likes.

In this tiny office, there were actually two ANBU squads, and outside at each entrance near the office, there were three or four more teams!

"Gui Jiao, you have another more important mission."

Yuzhi laughed and teased, then nodded.

"I heard they were previously attacked by those mysterious Uchiha, so they probably want some details from me."

After glancing at Hong, Lin, A Si Ma, and Aoba standing by the desk, Yuzhi said with a smile.

Hikari nodded, then handed a scroll to Minato Namikaze.

"Tch, idiot."

"Is he a disciple of Lord Yuzhi?"

On one hand it can strengthen cooperation; on the other, it can make Leaf Village more interested in dealing with these people.

"You are already the Fourth Hokage's son, the Hokage's child; you bastard still keep fighting…"

"His actions cause huge damage to his own reputation; don't forget many in Mist Village hold grudges against Leaf Village."

"How is Itachi Uchiha now? Has he managed to activate the Mangekyou Sharingan?"

Yuzhi subtly slid the stack of documents toward the edge of the table, then smiled as he looked at Minato Namikaze.

Lu Jiu immediately nodded, appearing especially cautious.

The former master's influence over Mist Village has grown, which is certainly not a bad thing for Yuzhi, especially since the former master bears the mark of another deity!

The four, smiling, responded in unison, and after a brief thought Yuzhi continued his instructions.

Yuzhi glanced at the excited few, muttering to himself, but at that moment he suddenly sensed something.

Obito personally admitted he isn't 'Madara Uchiha', and the appearance of a Madara Uchiha from another world made Yuzhi's assumed identity somewhat delicate.

That 'impostor' doesn't seem very smart, but he's my opening; the other‑world Madara's appearance might be an opportunity, and I'll try to communicate with him.

This approach is almost no different from that Madara Uchiha who almost wiped out the entire Akatsuki Organization.

"Such ultimate Uchiha power is truly mesmerizing, and I'm about to reap the results."

At the end of each year a major exam is held; the first failure yields a warning, the second results in immediate dismissal.

"Bei Liu Hu is also a Leaf traitor who defected early; Orochimaru has been searching for him for years."

Everyone, what we need is efficiency—to handle matters quickly—and as Hokage, my job is to set the village's future direction.

After all, as a shadow, you can't possibly handle everything yourself; this also counts as maintaining a shadow's dignity.

You've worked hard; go on.

In the Mist Village, in the instructor's office, the instructor looked at the youths before him and spoke slowly.

At that moment, Naruto snorted dismissively at the side, then he pointed at Shikamaru and Dingci and said.

Tied for first place, don't forget I also scored full marks, idiot.

Naruto instantly became displeased upon hearing Sasuke's words, and Sasuke, with his neck stiff, retorted.

Why wasn't this task given to me? I believe I could do it better.

If that's the case, I might as well just dissolve the Affairs Department and keep only a few people responsible for review!

So it's most appropriate for me to handle this; I can also make a more accurate judgment.

——

I never expected him to actually become the Hokage?

Nara Shikaku and Minato Namikaze walked in together, holding a document, and they both nodded at Yuzhi: "Hokage-sama."

What is this again? I thought I had already assigned the work, why is there still so much?

They no longer harbor any ill will toward Leaf Village and Yuzhi after enduring so many years of beatings, or rather, they dare not feel any ill will.

But when he seriously began to look, his eyes were filled entirely with surprise.

Biliuhu? Finally I found you, you bastard!

(End of chapter)