Chapter 15: Detailed Discussion

"Then is there anything I can do?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked.

"First of all, naturally, we must stop the Third Shinobi World War and let the ninja world rest and recover! Furthermore, I hope you can invite Rasa and some high-level officials of Sunagakure to Konoha in the name of an alliance with Sunagakure," Minato said.

"You are going to take action against the Land of Wind, right?"

"It can't be called taking action! I just want to go to Sunagakure to see a few people and understand the situation in Sunagakure! As well as future plans, but with Rasa there, he himself is a sensory ninja, and it's somewhat inconvenient with him there."

"En, okay! Then when do you plan to set off?"

"About a week later! I might go to Kumogakure in a few days."

"Kumogakure? That guy, the Third Raikage, is not easy to deal with. His strength is very strong, and I don't have the confidence to face him! You must be careful! If it is discovered that Konoha's high-level officials suddenly appear in Kumogakure, it will easily cause diplomatic problems!

Also, I want you to inherit the position of Hokage!"

"Third Hokage-sama, I..."

"Please don't decline. Now there is no one more suitable than you in Konoha. In the eyes of other countries, you are the father of the hero of their ninja world—Uzumaki Naruto! This is more convincing than me, an old man.

Besides, you are also the Fourth Hokage in the future, so I can be considered to be following the will of heaven!"

Seeing the Third Hokage so determined, he could only helplessly agree to him:

"Yes, Hokage-sama, but please don't be in a hurry about this matter. I hope to solve the problems of Kirigakure and Sunagakure first! Let the ninja world stabilize first."

"Alright! Now is indeed not the best time."

The Third Hokage thought for a while and said: "But next, we are going to prepare for peace talks with Iwagakure. I will report this matter to the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, and I believe there will be a reply soon. At that time, I hope you will lead the team to represent Konoha in the peace talks."

Namikaze Minato knew that the Third Hokage was paving the way for him, and didn't say anything, just nodded with some emotion.

Seeing Minato agree, the Third Hokage also breathed a sigh of relief!

"I really hope to see the world you described where the ninja world can live in peace, cooperate with each other, support each other, and understand each other! The original me would be killed by Orochimaru. Now that there are so many Reborn, the future should change, but I just don't know if I can live until that time."

Sarutobi Hiruzen knew his future, and the Third Hokage became increasingly open-minded! He said with emotion.

"We will, we definitely will! As long as we start working together now, peace will only come sooner, and there won't be a need to leave so many lives in the Fourth Shinobi World War like before," Namikaze Minato affirmed!

From beginning to end, Nara Shikaku hadn't spoken, always listening quietly to the side. Seeing that the two had reached an agreement, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and he immediately said to the Third Hokage:

"There is one more thing that might need Hokage-sama's help. I hope Hokage-sama will recall Orochimaru, Tsunade-sama, and Jiraiya-sama. I know Orochimaru is a missing-nin now, but if possible, please have him disguise himself, try not to let too many people know, I have some things I need to ask him."

"Okay," Sarutobi Hiruzen agreed immediately. Since he knew the cruelty of the future, then from now on, they had to store up strength for the future.

"Also, regarding the Uchiha Clan and the Anbu Root, these two, I don't know how the two Hokage-sama want to handle them?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen and Namikaze Minato looked at each other without speaking. Regarding this matter, they didn't have a good countermeasure! After a while, Sarutobi Hiruzen asked:

"Do you have any good suggestions?"

Nara Shikaku was clearly prepared. Seeing the Third ask, he summarized his language and replied:

"For the Uchiha, we can split them up. For those who are willing to believe in the village, we can safely give them important roles. For those who are suspicious of the village and don't quite believe in the village, we can disperse them into various departments, led by the heads of each department, to regain trust in the village. But for those who want to launch a coup and value their clan more than the ninja village, we must divide them into various dangerous departments and find a way for them to 'sacrifice' themselves at their posts. Also, I suggest that the Uchiha can move into the center of the village, let them thoroughly integrate into all walks of life in Konoha, and at the same time encourage intermarriage between various clans and civilians or ordinary ninjas! Let them no longer be obsessed with their clan. As for Danzo—"

A hint of killing intent flashed in Shikaku's eyes. "My suggestion is to kill him, and then use the method of splitting the Uchiha to deal with Root, let them thoroughly and gradually forget their loyalty to Danzo and thoroughly integrate into Konoha."

Shikaku had no good feelings for Danzo. He would never forget that when Konoha was facing danger, Danzo abandoned the village for his own interests, chose to maintain his strength, and how he came out to pick the fruit and wanted to be Hokage immediately after the village's crisis was resolved. For such a person, Shikaku couldn't trust him. Others in Konoha wouldn't recognize him either. Letting him live, one didn't know when he would stab them in the back. Instead of endless precaution against him, it would be better to let him disappear once and for all!

Shikaku had always been a decisive person. As long as it was something that harmed the village or the peace of the ninja world that he had sacrificed his life for in the future, he hoped to nip it in the bud.

"Let me consider it!" Regarding Danzo, the Third still had some feelings. They were both disciples of the Second Hokage and had contributed to Konoha together for so many years. Now that he suddenly had to take action against Danzo, he was a bit hesitant.

Shikaku didn't say anything more. He also understood Sarutobi Hiruzen's difficulty, but after thinking about it, he still reminded him: "Today's conversation is limited to the three of us knowing. If other people with bad intentions know about it..."

Shikaku didn't continue, but Minato and Hiruzen both knew what he was about to say, and also understood that the person with bad intentions he was referring to was Danzo.

If Danzo knew that Minato and Hiruzen wanted to kill him, he definitely wouldn't sit and wait for death. If he and Root suddenly launched a counter-attack and suddenly attacked the Third Hokage and the Anbu, the consequences would be serious.

Danzo was not Hiruzen. In his heart, the most important thing was his position as Hokage. For this, he could even betray Konoha, so talking to him about the future of the ninja world was simply a waste of time.

To kill Danzo, the best method was a one-hit kill.

The Third and Fourth were very clear about this.

Chapter 12 Uzumaki Naruto

"Then we will take our leave first," Minato said. Having said everything that needed to be said, the rest depended on the Third's own decision. Of course, if the Third couldn't do it, Minato wouldn't let Danzo go if he took the position. For anyone who might destroy the peace that his child had sacrificed his life for, Minato wouldn't let them go. Thinking of this, a hint of killing intent flashed in Minato's eyes.

After walking out of the Hokage Building, Minato and Shikaku went home separately. Minato's home was not far from the Hokage Building, a detached two-story house. Outside, there was a staircase that led directly to the hall on the second floor. Looking at this familiar home, Minato suddenly felt like a lifetime had passed. In one day, he learned that he and his wife were killed by his disciple, that he had a son, and that this son not only saved Konoha many times but was also a hero who saved the ninja world. There were also the Otsutsuki, Uchiha Madara, and the legendary person, the Sage of Six Paths. If the enemy encountered him, they might still have a chance to escape. But if they encountered these people, they might not even have a chance to escape! Minato sighed. It seems he had become a bit slack. Since learning the Flying Thunder God and the Dead Demon Consuming Seal, and developing the Rasengan, his strength seemed to have reached a bottleneck and couldn't break through. He didn't care before, thinking his strength was enough to protect his family. Now it seems it was far from enough. Facing these people, he couldn't even protect himself, let alone protect his family!

Temporarily suppressing his pursuit of power, Minato prepared to take out his key to open the door. But at this moment, the door opened by itself. Before Minato could react, an excited Kushina ran out of the house and hugged Minato, saying: "Minato, do you know? I'm pregnant, I'm pregnant! I'm going to be a mother soon, the doctor said it's been more than two months!" After finishing, she looked at Minato expectantly.

"You said you're pregnant, is it true? Are you really pregnant?" Minato looked at Kushina in disbelief.

Kushina didn't speak, just nodded desperately.

"Really, really, this is really great." As he spoke, Minato's eyes were a bit wet, and after a while, he actually shed tears. Seeing his reaction, Kushina was clearly stunned. She wiped his tears with her right hand: "Really, how old are you, why are you crying? It's not good for the child to see this side of you!" She gently stroked her stomach with her left hand: "Do you think it's a boy or a girl? What name should we give it?"

"It's a boy, his name is Uzumaki Naruto," Minato said affirmatively.

"Really, you thought of a name so quickly. What if it's a girl? And even if we were to name him, it should be Namikaze Naruto," Kushina corrected with a happy expression on her face.

"No, his name is Uzumaki Naruto," Minato's stance was very firm this time! Minato didn't intend to change this name, just as he said to Naruto today, his first child would only be Uzumaki Naruto.

Regarding this child of his, Minato felt that he owed him from beginning to end. From the moment he was born, he hadn't taken good care of him. His growth was basically all by himself. Every friend and companion was fought for by himself. He finally grew up a bit, his best friend betrayed him, and his family passed away! He also bore so many responsibilities! Jiraiya-sensei's, Uchiha Itachi's, Pain's, Obito's, and the ninja world's! Handing these heavy responsibilities to him. Finally, the shackles of hatred were lifted, Sasuke returned to Konoha, and the ninja world was at peace. At this time, he had to be busy with the reconstruction of the ninja world and the peace of the ninja world! Later, the Otsutsuki came! He fought on the front line again until he sacrificed himself later. It could be said that Naruto's life was spent in giving and fighting! Minato hoped that his child could live more easily in this life. "In this life, let us pay for you," Minato touched Kushina's stomach and said.

Kushina revealed a suspicious expression.

"Let's go inside and tell you everything that happened today."

PS: To know the Fourth's home, I specifically watched "Road to Ninja," and watched it late without knowing it... The rest will be made up tomorrow! And Naruto's birthday is October 10th, most of the 12 rookies are older than Naruto, except Hinata, who is in December, so I can only set Kushina to be pregnant for more than two months! Because she is of the Uzumaki Clan and has a nerve-wracking personality, she only discovered it now! Please support me, seeking evaluations, flowers, and monthly tickets. ===== CHAPTER 17 =====