[Hokage] Secrets of the Fathers [Fourth Generation Center]

Um.Time and rain and tears hurriedly flowed to the sewer. As they flowed, water and time stopped moving.

It is already April 61, 4 in Konoha

In the capital of the Kingdom of Fire, the negotiations between the Three Kingdoms of Wind, Fire and Water have finally come to an end in a quiet atmosphere.Finally, the sun revealed a strand of golden hair from the cascading dark clouds, and the heavy rain and light rain that whizzed across the Fire Country finally stopped.

But Konoha, which has always preferred sunshine, is actually still raining. Even the rainy season in summer shouldn't last for a whole week like it does now. What's more, what makes Mr. Sewer even more upset is that it rains heavily in a week.Yes, the Konoha drainage system built in the same year as the Hokage Building was finally overwhelmed like that weather-beaten building.It's just that the Hokage Tower is constantly leaking water, and it's all pouring into various underground units, such as Konoha ANBU and poor roots.The drainage system is just the opposite, that is, it does not leak into the ground.But it looks like it can probably last a few more days.

If God could let Konoha go in these few days.

Anyway, Logistics Minister Hinata Hiashi, who stayed behind in Konoha with Minister AN, has been sighing for several days.He is now sitting upright in his office in the old Hokage Building, listening to the ping ping ping ping ping ping ping on the window, carefully looking through the various accident reports just handed over by his subordinates, sketching out details, and finally completing the comprehensive transformation of the wood. The public water supply and sewerage system has been squeezed into the "spend money" schedule. The aging pipes at the forefront need to be replaced, the underground tunnels need to be rebuilt, the rivers must be widened, and a reservoir must be built to store water and generate electricity, and by the way, the old pipes that occasionally short-circuit must be The electric wires were also replaced. Although when the power is insufficient, it can be mobilized from the power plant in the capital. However, as an independent unit, Konoha should try to be self-sufficient. Thank you for the gold coins.The Minister of Logistics had to lament that if Konoha's finances hadn't been so abundant in history, God knows whether Konoha would have turned into a ruins because of a heavy rain.

Especially his pathetic office.Rizu looked up and saw fresh water stains under the window next to him.When I looked up again, the rain still seeped in from near the window frame and the rag used to plug the gap was already soaked.He had no choice but to lift the thick blanket covering his legs, move around, take off the rag, wring it out and plug it again.Then he dragged one leg back.The tibia of his right leg had been slightly injured before. Because it wasn't serious, it healed on its own, so he damned forgot to treat it.So now he deserves it. His calf is swollen by a full circle compared to the uninjured one.

Hey, I have been guarding against internal and external troubles all day long, but I just forgot to be prepared. The year before last was too cold, this year it was too hot, and next year it will be too hot. Let’s kill all these middle-aged and elderly ninjas as soon as possible. Got it

"Kakashi, when can the Yondaime-sama come back to work?"

The sudden appearance of Kakashi was startled by the logistics director who rarely spoke loudly, but he did not think that the leaky Hokage Building was suitable for patients who had not completely recovered from the cold to stay, "I'm here to get the documents he needs to sign. Don’t worry, I’ll let him take a good look.”

"You'd better let him come to work properly." Rizu gritted his teeth and stood up, opened the drawer, and threw a tall stack of documents in front of Kakashi, "I think I need to take a sick leave too."

"Senior, I know this kind of weather is quite stressful for everyone, but please be sure to hold on for a few more days. In fact, you can consider asking Hizashi-senpai to come out and replace you for a few days. Anyway, he plays the role of you very well."

"But the Japanese are already in the hospital." Hizu sighed heavily, "Okay, I understand. Tomorrow."

"Yes, tomorrow." Kakashi was shocked by the sight of Hizu who was different from usual, and he raised his legs to run away.

"Stop!" Kashizu saw Kakashi was about to run and shouted coldly.

Kakashi stopped, standing straight.

Hidashi nodded with satisfaction, opened the work diary in his hand, and read, "1. The third generation asked the fourth generation, when are you going to meet the Mizukage? 2. General Staff Officer Yamanaka Haiichi asked the AN Minister Kakashi Hatake, Have you investigated clearly the matter of the kissing doll and Gen? 3. Kakashi, please inform the fourth generation to prepare for moving. The captain of the logistics department engineering team believes that the Hokage's house is indeed no longer suitable for human habitation, and it is indeed not suitable for human habitation. There’s nothing left worth repairing.”

"What?" Kakashi was startled. He automatically ignored the first two items. He put down the documents in his hands, pulled up a chair and sat across from Hinata and Hinata. He was going to talk about the third item in detail, "What does it mean that it has not been repaired?" It’s worth it, we’re just paying to repair the roof.”

Hidashi ignored Kakashi's question and continued, "As for the Mizukage, the Fourth Generation's original order is that you can neither say that he is too sick to get up, nor decisively refuse, and absolutely cannot see others. I will She was sent to the Third Generation, but a few days have passed and the Third Generation said that he really couldn’t find an excuse.”

Kakashi doesn't care about the water or not, "I know his house is not strong. Now when it rains heavily, almost the entire roof is dripping with water. But even if the roof is completely replaced, he still has to repair it. I told him It's fine. I had to completely repair the roof before I tricked him into living with me first. Even if it's raining and it's hard to do it, don't say you won't repair it."

Hiashi pretended not to hear Kakashi's words, and still looked at his notebook and said to himself, "Forget it, the Mizukage has to go back as soon as the negotiations in the capital are over. It's only a few days, so let the Third Generation use his remaining energy. Kakashi, it’s okay to tell the capital about the kissing doll, but you must have an explanation within Konoha, and there may be an inquiry against you, so please be prepared in advance.”

"If I can fix it, let him fix it. If I can fix it, I won't bother the professionals. Now the leak has spread to his bedroom. You can't let him sleep with the clinking basin when it rains." Cassie sighed, "It's because we have financial difficulties. There are indeed a lot of places to spend money now. But as for the money, I don't need to use Konoha's logistics funds. I will pay it privately. Although the Hatake family's property is not large, it will not be enough to even pay. The teacher can’t even afford the money to repair the house.”

"Kakashi." After realizing that he really couldn't force Kakashi to listen carefully to the business, the logistics director, whose legs ached, had no choice but to discuss the house first, "It's not a matter of money. I know that you have always been concerned about the council and the elders' treatment of the fourth generation. There are objections to the restrictions, but it won't make the Hokage so wronged that he becomes homeless. To be honest, he wants to build a palace now and make himself a new home. Konoha can afford the money. But when it comes to repairing antiques, his house is almost the same as when it was built. It’s a dilapidated house. Now it’s not just the roof, but also the beams, walls, foundations, electrical circuits, water supply, and water supply, as well as re-decoration. If it’s all repaired, what’s the difference between building a new one, then this house won’t be the one he had in mind.”

"Can't you fix it so that he can't see it?" Kakashi was very annoyed.

"Are you treating your teacher as a fool?" Rizu was also annoyed.

"If you don't coax him, how will you know that he can't coax him? If the house collapses, he will stick it with tape and continue to sleep."

"Tell the truth, Kakashi." Hizu patted Kakashi on the shoulder, picked up the documents on the table and stuffed them over, "Tell him that the house can be kept as it is, and I guarantee that he can go back and see it occasionally, but no one can live in it. It’s absolutely impossible.”

"Why don't you go tell him." Kakashi picked up the file, stood up, sighed and left.

"Don't forget to kiss the doll and ask questions." Hizu reminded Kakashi's back, "Also, you can let Naruto talk to him."

Anyway, no matter what Naruto said, his father said yes.

Hatake old house, small study room

The lighting is bright, and the materials and height angles of the chairs and tables are subtle and comfortable.The air conditioner also runs very quietly, and the temperature and humidity are so subtle that Minato doesn't feel anything strange.Overall, if it weren't for the heavy rain outside which was a bit annoying, this is really a comfortable house that many people dream of.Whether it is for those who use it for office work or for those who supervise office work.

"Dad, drink this."

"it is good."

"Dad, eat this."

"it is good."

"Dad, you have been sitting for an hour, stand up and move around."

"Okay." Minato put down the pen in his hand and stood up obediently to do simple recess exercises.

Naruto nodded with satisfaction, sat at the small table and peeled an apple for his father, handed it to him, "Eat this."

"Okay," Minato took it and took a bite. Looking at Naruto who was about to smash walnuts again, he suddenly felt a lot of pressure. "I said Naruto, let's go. You are going to be late for the mission meeting. You were not with Sasuke and Sakura yesterday. Did you agree to come together today?"

"I still don't trust you." Naruto took a serious look at the apple and took a bite of the apple before smiling at his father. He hit the walnuts with a small hammer, but immediately put down the hammer.It wasn't that he gave up on the idea of ​​continuing to feed his father, but when he saw the walnut shells and kernels crushed into dregs under his hands, he might as well change his hands and pinch them.

"But daddy is really well now Naruto." Minato looked at the increasing number of walnuts on the plate, swallowed, and ate the apple honestly, "Look, Kabuto checked daddy over and over again so many times. Dad was just too tired some time ago and couldn’t keep up with some physical and mental strength. Now that he’s rested, nothing matters anymore.”

"Well, the cold is gone. But in this weather now, the hospital is full of unlucky people your age. Either there is pain here or there is swelling, all the old injuries are coming back." Naruto placed a plate of walnuts heavily on his father's desk. on, “Eat the apples and eat the walnuts.”

"Okay" Minato felt his voice trembling slightly, "But I'm really fine. Although I asked for leave and said that the old injury recurred, it was to avoid Ms. Mizukage who would bring endless trouble to my father. Your father, I am The golden sparkle of being undefeated. Of course, fighting your mother doesn’t count.”

"No defeat does not mean that you have not been injured. Who is the person who had a high fever a few days ago and had weak hands and feet?" Naruto was still worried, "Even if you went out to deal with some things and caught a cold in the wind, you are too easy to get sick. How can you expect me to believe the so-called inspection report?"

"Everyone is like this when they are overworked. I'm not doing well right now. You have to trust the professionals. It's just like repairing the roof. Kakashi just can't fix it well."

"Don't try to change the subject. The focus of my words is on old wounds." Naruto just didn't feel reassured. "If professionals want to be trusted, they should do something convincing. That night on the [-]st, I didn't trust you sneaking over." Take a look at the hospital. As a result, you are lying there all alone with a fever that makes you almost unrecognizable. There is no one around you. They just take care of their Hokage. If I hadn't taken you home life and death, who knows what would have happened. .”

"Naruto." Minato looked at his son and almost burst into tears as he spoke. He quickly went over and hugged Hula's head, "I told you it was a misunderstanding, but it was you who caused it. Who taught my little Naruto how to shadow? The clone caused our Naruto to be regarded as an assassin. We had just come back from outside, and Kabuto and Kakashi were preparing to give me an injection, so you came in. You are so bad, you learned the shadow clone without saying a word, Think about it, four Narutos, what if it's fake? You still gave the intercom to the shadow clone. Kakashi always thought that Naruto who repaired the roof at home and prepared tomorrow's meal for his father was real."

"That's because he is stupid. Their loyalty needs to be tested anyway." Naruto pouted, "The first reaction when seeing a suspected assassin should be to protect you, instead of leaving the sick Hokage alone there as a bait to catch the assassin. Bar."

"It's dad's order." Minato smiled, "What if it's really you? At that time, dad could only make a plan based on the ANBU's report. This was the best way. Look, you've been bitten to death by now. If you don’t tell me who gave you the forbidden technique, we didn’t even know it at the time.”

"Then they shouldn't listen to your orders. It's nothing to put the target of protection and the patient in danger."

"Okay, okay, don't be angry." Minato sighed, "Let's go to the mission gathering. There is a shortage of manpower everywhere now, and the shadow clone can also help a lot."

"I won't go. I'll stay with you for one more day. It's all flooded anyway. Uncle Rizu also said that it's basically a problem with the entire drainage system. What works is the pump, gentlemen. Unblocking the leakage from the drain actually means nothing. nothing."

"Give everyone some moral support. At least we can see that the Konoha ninjas are still working hard." Minato scratched Naruto's nose, "If you don't want to go, don't go. Help dad put the approved documents in order by color. If I had known that classification is such a troublesome thing, I wouldn't have let your Brother Itachi go to the capital."

"Okay, but daddy has to finish the apple."

Minato raised the half-eaten apple in his hand, thought about it, and stuffed it into his son's mouth with a smile.

And at this moment

In the southeast corner of Konoha, the usual prosperity has disappeared. The doors of every house are closed, and tall water-blocking sacks dutifully guard the private finances of the owners of the houses.On the street, the shallow waves seemed to wash over all the rootless and ownerless things in Konoha.Therefore, the diligent Konoha genin could only collect "public property" while bending over with water up to their knees.

"It rains, it rains, it rains every day. We are Konoha, the country of fire, not Kirigakure, the country of water, right? Is it really because of that Mizukage that came to Konoha?"

"Please don't talk like Naruto." Sasuke glanced at Sakura who was complaining inexplicably, tugged on his raincoat, and reached out to take out the branch blocking the sewer entrance.The accumulated rainwater was swirling and released instantly, "Please work hard, we still have many, many drainage outlets to check."

Sakura caught the branch thrown by Sasuke, causing flooding to many houses, and pouted like Naruto, "I know, but this kind of work"

"It has to be done. We are genin. This is the job of genin." Sasuke bent down again and carefully checked the cheerful drain outlet. After confirming that there were no obstacles, he continued to flow to the other drain outlet.

"But why didn't Naruto show up?" Sakura gritted her teeth and crushed the branches at the same time. "It's unlucky enough to not be able to leave the village to do the mission, but we are companions. It is natural that we share blessings and share hardships. But last time he was patrolling the streets at night and was caught by Mr. Yamato using his shadow clone. This time no one could even find him."

He had more important tasks, such as taking care of the Hokage who had relapsed from an old injury and monitoring his father so that he wouldn't bring him a random stepmother who came to his door. Sasuke opened his mouth and almost couldn't help but tell the genin information that he shouldn't tell.But in the end, it seemed that because the sound of rain and water flow was too loud, I pretended not to hear it.But annoying Naruto is indeed worthy of complaining. Why, why, why? Because he is the young master of the Hokage family, his father is more important than work. He also wants to go home and personally serve tea and water to his mother, who is not conducive to walking due to an old knee injury.

But Sasuke could only complain. Before the manpower sent to the capital was mobilized back, he had to work, even if the job was simple enough that any civilian could complete it.But Sasuke recalled the old plan of Konoha he saw when assigning tasks. Those dense secret doors disguised as sewer entrances were still secrets no matter how old they were.

So, the young master of the Uchiha family could only bend down again, reach out and fumble with his hands. He wanted to take out the things in a familiar way, but this time it didn't go so smoothly.

Sakura, who was waiting to receive the obstacle, wondered why Sasuke couldn't get up for a long time, so she hurried over and asked, "What's wrong?"

Sasuke looked at the water that was up to his elbows and sighed, "It's stuck."

"I told you I'll do it. Your hands are so big, it's weird if they don't get stuck." Sakura also sighed and threw the branch in her hand far away to the roof next to her. "Don't use too much force first, otherwise it might break. , maybe it leaked somewhere."

"Then I'll squat like this." Sasuke's face turned pale as he was about to use brute force to pull out his palm.

"How is that possible?" Sakura raised her eyebrows, rolled up her sleeves, and searched down Sasuke's arm. She immediately touched Sasuke's hand, "Don't move, let me feel it."

Sasuke also felt Sakura's hand at the same time.Unlike his hands, which were always in contact with cold water, they were warm. Different from branches or strange garbage, they were fleshy.Now a pair of hands like this were crossing his hands back and forth, making him feel a little warm all over his body, "Are you okay?"

"Don't rush." ​​Sakura finally caught the unknown object and judged that it was an irregular cylindrical solid metal, which happened to be at an inappropriate angle with Sasuke's hand.

"You should hurry up." Sasuke's face was scratched by Sakura's hair exposed from the raincoat. It was so itchy that he wanted to scratch it, but he had no hands now.

"Don't worry." Sakura stretched her arms down again and grabbed the object from the other side.

Sasuke suddenly felt his hands loosen and quickly rubbed his shoulders.

Immediately, Sakura also took out the obstacle. When the two of them saw it, they saw that it was a twisted nunchuck.

"It can't be Xiao Li's abandoned thing, right?" Sasuke grabbed it, twisted it harder and twisted it even more, and threw it high on the roof, "Let's go, next one."

"Yes, yes, yes." Sakura looked at Sasuke, who was rubbing his red wrists and had a serious expression on his face, and sighed. Originally, when she was in school, she was attracted to his good face, but recently, thinking about it, this Uchi The young master of the Bo family is actually quite reliable.It's just that the boy's skin is too thin, so it's not good for boys to get red when something gets stuck. So this time, Sakura squatted down and dug out the drain, and smoothly threw out a tangled mass of instant noodles boxes.

Sasuke took it and saw the old oil stains on it. He quickly let go and threw it into the room in disgust.Then he looked at Sakura who continued to work neatly, with a look of disbelief on her face.Don’t girls all hate dirty things? Ino and Hinata, when they were playing together when they were children, they were obviously not willing to step into a small pool of water. How come Sakura is so unambiguous when it comes to work? The Konoha kunoichi are so tough.

"Sasuke."

"Ah." Sasuke ran a few steps to keep up with Sakura.

"what do you think"

"No, no, that female Mizukage, when will she leave Konoha?"

"Look, you also think that Mizukage is unlucky." Sakura nodded and solemnly handed the garbage in her hand to Sasuke.

Sasuke took it and accidentally covered Sakura's hand with his palm. The flesh was still warm and he suddenly felt that it was actually good that the irritable Naruto didn't do the task.

Missing is the same as making a mistake, you won’t realize it right away.

Konoha, April 61, 4, it is said that it will continue to rain tomorrow&a;#7;