Daily Life of the Third Hokage

The two of them were very happy.

When Sarutobi Hiruzen finally walked in front of Akimichi Toukaze, he took a deep breath, as if he wanted to gather all his determination and courage in this breath.

Then he slowly said, "Toukaze, I came to you today to discuss something important." His voice was low and powerful, as if every word carried an extremely important meaning.

Akimichi Toukaze had a cheerful face, and his loud and hearty laughter seemed to dispel all the haze and dullness around him. He laughed and responded, "Haha, Hiruzen, just say whatever you want, there's no need for us to beat around the bush." ​​His tall body stood straight, his eyes full of trust and respect for Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded slightly, with a hint of hesitation in his eyes, and then continued: "It's like this, Tofu, I want you to vacate the position of Minister of Defense and give it to Uzumaki Takeo." His voice was a little low, as if every word required all the strength of his body to speak out.

This decision was obviously not easy for him to make. Not long ago, the Uzumaki clan joined Konoha. In order to achieve the effect of the Uzumaki clan's attention, he established the Defense Department and invited his old friend to be the Minister of Defense.

But in a few days, Akimichi Tofu will be removed from his position to make way for Uzumaki Takeo, which is a blow to Akimichi Tofu's prestige.

Akimichi Tofu was slightly stunned, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, but it was only a moment, and the surprise was replaced by his cheerfulness.

He laughed and said loudly: "Oh? So that's what happened. Haha, I didn't care about this position. I took it temporarily at your invitation. Now it's just right, I can step down and take a rest." There was no dissatisfaction or complaint in his words, as if it was just a normal thing.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Akimichi Tofu's open-minded look, and a warm current surged in his heart.

He knew that Akimichi Tofu had always been like this, never caring too much about personal gains and losses, and he always had the overall situation of Konoha Village in his heart.

Sarutobi Hiruzen said softly: "Tofu, I know you have always been open-minded, but this matter is not that simple." There was a hint of helplessness and apology in his voice.

Hearing this, Akimichi Tofu's smile faded a little. His brows slightly wrinkled, his eyes full of doubts, and he asked, "Oh? Is there anything else? Hiruzen, just tell me."

Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep breath, as if he was sorting out his thoughts, and then slowly said, "Tofu, I hope you can transfer to the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs." His eyes were fixed on Akimichi Tofu, observing his every expression and reaction.

Upon hearing this, Akimichi Tofu was startled at first, and then burst into a hearty laugh again: "Haha, Hiruzen, Hiruzen, you really don't let me go. I also served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs a few years ago, but I didn't expect it to fall on me again now." His laughter echoed throughout the room, as if it could dispel all the pressure and heaviness.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Akimichi Tofu's smile, and his guilt became even worse.

Sarutobi Hiruzen said softly: "Qufeng, I know this may be a little difficult for you, but Konoha Village is in a critical period now. Mito-sama is seriously ill. I just went to visit Mito-sama, and the situation is not very good. I have asked Orochimaru to arrange the sealing team to be on standby at any time."

"Originally, Uzumaki Takeo was not so urgent to take over as the Minister of Defense, but Mito-sama... Now Tsunade needs to stay with Mito-sama at any time."

"Now Konoha is in a turbulent time, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs needs an experienced, capable and responsible person to take up this position. In my heart, you are the most suitable person." His eyes were full of earnestness and expectation.

Akimichi Qufeng gradually stopped laughing, and his face regained that cheerful look. He patted Sarutobi Hiruzen on the shoulder and said: "Hiruzen, you don't need to say more, I understand what you mean. Since you trust me so much, I will serve as the Minister of Foreign Affairs again." His words were full of free and easy.

He knew that it might be that Lord Mito had asked him to take care of the Uzumaki clan. His position in the Defense Department was originally temporary. After giving Uzumaki Takeo some time to get familiar with Konoha's system, he would resign.

It doesn't matter if it's earlier or later.

Sarutobi Hiruzen showed a relieved smile on his face, nodded, and said

"Thank you, Qufeng. I know you will do a good job in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."

Akimichi Qufeng laughed and said, "Haha, Hiruzen, don't worry. But I have to say this first, if I don't do a good job, don't blame me." There was a hint of ridicule in his words.

For the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Akimichi Qufeng is also familiar with it. After all, he was just in charge. The ninjas below handled the small matters, and he came forward for the big matters.

Although he resigned from all his positions in the past few years, he was still picked out by Sarutobi Hiruzen from time to time to temporarily take charge of various departments. He was used to it.

Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and responded, "How could it be, I believe you."

Then, the two fell into a brief silence. Akimichi Toufeng seemed to be thinking about something. After a while, he said, "Hiruzen, since I am going to be the Minister of Foreign Affairs, I have to understand the current situation. Tell me what problems Konoha Village is facing in diplomacy now."

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded and began to speak seriously: "Toufeng, the relationship between Konoha Village and several other major countries is relatively delicate. Especially the Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Mist Village, there have always been some frictions and contradictions between them and us. Moreover, in recent years, some small countries have also begun to stir, trying to find balance and interests between major countries. We need to stabilize relations with other countries to avoid conflicts and wars."

Akimichi Toufeng listened and nodded slightly, his eyes revealing a thoughtful look. After Sarutobi Hiruzen finished speaking, he said, "I understand, Hiruzen"

Stabilize other villages, this is not too difficult, it is important to say it is important, and it is not important to say it is not important. With the current strength of the wood industry, no village will risk coming to Konoha to make trouble.

But there will definitely be some necessary tests, and Akimichi Tofu's job is to deal with the tests from other villages.

The two continued to talk for a long time, discussing in detail some details about the handover of Konoha Village's Jinchūriki.