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

Konoha 61

10:[-] am

Fire Country Konoha Hokage Studio

Yamanaka Haiichi waited for 20 minutes, and finally a middle-aged man with a mustache wearing a windbreaker and sunglasses appeared in front of him, "Aburame Jounin"

"Yondaime-sama, please come in." Aburame Shiwei ignored Haiichi's frown, opened the door to the Hokage's office for the visitor, and then closed it gently.

Hai nodded slightly and saw Minato still bent over his desk.

"Tell me something quickly." Minato kept raising his head and smiling, "I'm a little busy today, and I have an appointment with officials from the capital in 10 minutes."

So Hai gave up any temptation in an instant and chose to speak directly, "I don't have anything to do, just Lu Jiu said."

"Let him do it himself." The Hokage's voice was decisive.

"I haven't said anything yet." Haiyi stepped forward. He originally didn't want to care about Lu Jiu's awkwardness, but since Minato had already dropped the topic, he would have missed this opportunity to say good things to Lu Jiu if he didn't say anything. " What are you causing trouble with Lujiu again? He told me yesterday morning that you were a little angry with him. You see, if he didn't want your help, he wouldn't dare to come over."

"You used three honorifics in one sentence, it's really rare." Minato looked up, his blue eyes narrowed slightly, but he changed his tone, "He has something to ask me, his dignified intelligence minister, what can't he handle on his own? On the contrary, I... The Hokage still has to rely on him."

Wow, this is really angry.Haiyi couldn't help but frown again when he heard this, but it's not a big deal if he gets angry, "Minato, Shikaku is not your kid, just give him a little beating."

Minato also frowned, put down his pen and lowered the corners of his mouth.

Hai saw clearly the gloom in Minato's eyes and the anxiety he tried so hard to hide.He understood gloomily that Qinai's memorial day was coming soon.But I am worried that everything is quiet in Konoha now, the Fire Country is prospering, and there are no foreign enemies around. Where does the Hokage's anxiety come from? Could it be that he is really that idiot Shikaku?

"Why don't you speak." Minato listened to Haiyi's silence. He didn't like this feeling.The pause in the middle of saying this was just as disgusting as Shikaku's constant probing some time ago.

Hai looked at his watch and saw that less than 2 minutes had passed. He felt relieved and moved closer, "Minato, is that guy Shikaku being smart again?"

"You do know him."

When Hai heard that Minato's tone was no longer cold, but returned to his normal demeanor, he breathed a sigh of relief, "Hey, what do you want to argue with him? He's like that, he always thought he was the smartest since he was a child, and later he joined the intelligence service The system is even more like this. He always feels that he is the most well-informed, so his judgment is the most correct. But in the end, he often cheated his teammates because of his suspicion. Let’s just say that we were all genin back then, and I, Shikaku and Dingzao went to exterminate the bandits for the first time. The bandits were just a few farmers who couldn't survive. When they found out that the villagers had hired ninjas to come over, they had already run away. Ding and I Everyone said the thief had already escaped, but Pian Lujiu said it was an empty city tactic, which made the three of us lie in the snow waiting for the bandit's return rifle and almost froze to death in the middle of winter."

Minato sighed, "Haiichi, don't all people become verbose after retirement? Don't forget that you haven't rested for a few months yet and you are only 42 years old."

"Sorry." Haiyi looked at the watch and saw that 5 minutes had passed. "My rest these past few months has not been in vain. I have realized a truth. People don't like to reminisce when they are older. It's just that there are many things when they are young. , there’s not that much time to waste.”

"So I am still a hard-working young man." Minato also looked at his watch, "Although I am very happy to see that you are resting well and can come to me to chat with you alive and well, but I think you should seize the time to talk to me. Tell me what Shikaku wants to do again."

"Hey, I didn't want to come." Haiyi sighed a little exaggeratedly, observing the Hokage carefully, "But, it's not like Ding Zao's family. Isn't there a vacancy in the top management of Konoha? She can't see you. , you can only come to me and Shikaku to ask if Ding Zao can be transferred back due to this personnel change, he has not been very successful for several years."

Minato covered his face, "Why didn't you ask Shikaku why he didn't say a word when I asked all the senior officials to nominate the new security minister?"

"This." Haiyi explained, "He may be afraid that you might be in trouble because you didn't discuss it with him in advance."

"How many things did he do without consulting me in advance?"

As soon as Hai heard this, he knew that Shikaku's irritation to Minato was probably not caused by a "nosy person". He looked at his watch and another minute passed, "His problem has not lasted for a day or two. Let me say something Don’t laugh when it sounds ugly, that guy Lu Jiu is a dog who can’t change his mind and eats shit.”

"Haha. How can I not laugh after you said this?" Minato looked at the widely loved former Chief of Staff of Konoha in front of him, and had to admit that this gentle man whose family had been running a business for generations was indeed very helpful in soothing people's hearts. Very clever, "I really hope that the General Staff's Humanoid Calculator No. [-] will one day be as humane and capable as you."

"That kid Xuanjian is much kinder than me." Haiyi smiled.

Minato also twitched his lips, "To make a long story short, two things. Shikaku, please apologize to me. I've been in a bad mood these past few days to get angry at him. As for Ding Zao's family, you also know that this personnel change is not a change. One or two people.”

"I see."

"I'm sorry that this trip was in vain." Minato's smile became even more apologetic, "But tell Choji's mother that neither Konoha nor I will treat her man badly."

"Yes." Hai looked at his watch and saw that there were still 3 minutes until the next meeting with the Hokage. He lowered his head slightly and left quickly.

But when he stood in the long dark corridor again, he couldn't help but regret that he had left too early. He forgot to ask who the new security minister was.But it’s okay not to ask.After all, he was already the advisor to Konoha's elder Hokage.What is a consultant? He can only speak when the Hokage asks him, and the Hokage doesn't have to listen to what he has to say.

this is retirement

"It's still too early to leave." Yamanaka Hai touched his head. The small tumor in his skull was still lying quietly.It doesn't hurt or itch, it doesn't get bigger or smaller, it just gives him some nosebleeds occasionally.But a nosebleed won't kill anyone. Finding some toilet paper to cover it up will not only affect your image but also your work.

"Why haven't you left yet?"

Hai turned around and saw the reflection of Aburame Shi's tiny sunglasses, "Aren't you also lingering at the door?"

"I'm on duty."

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"I've got nothing to do lately, so I can help Minato as the captain of the guard temporarily."

Haiyi frowned and looked at Zhiwei.

"Starting today." Zhiwei extended his hand to see the guest off, opened the office door and went in.

The only sound in the office was the sound of Minato turning over reports and writing.Zhiwei looked at his watch to see that Minato hadn't left for the conference room yet, so he continued to lean against the wall and watch the clouds quietly.The entire wall of floor-to-ceiling windows was polished by ANBU every day until they were as shiny as crystal.The high blue sky just shines through with the sunlight.Especially the moment after passing through the long dark corridor and opening the Hokage's office, it was simply more heroic than seeing the sunrise over the ocean.

"Zhiwei, don't be in a daze." The Hokage put the approved documents in his hands neatly.

"I'm thinking about life." Aburame Shiwei picked up the documents. As a full-time field worker, he really didn't understand how many boring things in Konoha required the Hokage's signature every day.

"I've already written down where I want to send it. After you send it, remember to find another office to ask for a receipt." Minato looked at his watch, picked up the water cup and started filling it, "Can you hurry me up in the conference room?"

"I urged you five minutes ago."

"Just right." The Hokage put down the cup and carefully arranged his hair, clothes and forehead protector in front of the large French window, "Then I'll go, and I'll leave the rest to you."

"Okay." Zhiwei sighed. He really didn't know whether the Hokage was in a hurry or not because of his busy schedule every day.But that's not the scope of his job. His current job is to seize the time to help the Hokage deliver documents from house to house in the Hokage Building, focusing on releasing insects from house to house.Just like what was agreed on that night when White Fang's ghost was caught, things had to be prioritized. They should settle the human affairs first and then deal with the ghost. Anyway,

White Fang and the others would not show up in broad daylight.

The old house of Konoha Hatake in the Land of Fire

The backyard is spooky and very cool

Uzumaki Naruto jumped into the yard under the surprised look of the ANBU, then gave a high-five to Parker, the Shar-Pei wearing a rogue scarf, and happily went into the house.He knew Kakashi was at home today.Although everyone said that Kakashi worked too hard and recuperated at home due to an old injury, even his father said so.But Naruto knew that Kakashi must have angered his father. Although he still doesn't know why, he was kept at home by his father to reflect. Otherwise, Kakashi would not be so honest. He would do whatever his father asked him to do.

So, this is a good time to bully Kakashi.

"Kakashi Kakashi are you there?"

Kakashi raised his head and saw Naruto, who was still excited, opening the door to his room and standing under the door frame. He could not help but feel his eyes twitching. His left eye twitched, and he said, "Naruto." , what trouble did you get into again?"

"No." Naruto jumped twice and jumped to Kakashi's side, "Brother Kakashi, you are doing sit-ups. You have done tens of thousands of sit-ups. Are you thirsty? You want to drink Naruto's fresh juice. Juice?”

"Ask me for anything." Kakashi sat up without stopping.

"People care about you."

"Please tell me what bad idea you have." Kakashi felt a chill running down his spine and almost didn't get up.

"What do you mean by a bad idea? I'm already an adult."

Kakashi felt that he could actually get used to it.No matter whether Naruto smashed the glass, burned the girl's braids, or failed the exam, as long as the teacher didn't have time or Naruto didn't want to let the teacher know, he would have to be scolded. You are the eldest brother, why don't you educate your younger brother well.He said it as if he could really educate.

"What's wrong, Kakashi, why are you ignoring me?" Naruto lowered his butt to the ground and hugged his knees, "I have something serious to ask you today."

"Then who scolded me while chopping chopping boards last morning, who scolded me while throwing shurikens last night, and who scolded me while eating steamed buns this morning?" Kakashi continued to sit up, "Is it a puppy?"

"Woof woof woof." Naruto blinked his round puppy-like eyes and barked several times decisively.

Kakashi felt as if ten thousand grass and mud horses were stepping on him, "Naruto, whose son do you think you are?"

"But my dad is the most unreasonable about face." Naruto showed his 12 shining white teeth and continued to stare at Kakashi, "Brother Kakashi, have you made my dad angry recently?"

"So what?"

"I can blow the pillow for you." Naruto smiled with his little red beard curling up.

"That's not how the word pillow style is used." Kakashi sighed, "Read more when you are young."

"I have read it. Sasuke's family has a collection of poems." Naruto smiled more like a little fox, "The sea is magnificent, and the desert is like gold turning into ashes."

"Why do you still want to do field work?" Kakashi frowned. He felt pain in his butt whenever he thought about Naruto and field work, but he still had to keep asking if he was beaten again. After all, the earlier Naruto became independent and stronger, the better for everyone. all good.

"Of course I want to go out on the field, but what's the use of telling you." Naruto turned around and did sit-ups with Kakashi, "I really have other things to do."

"Say it." Kakashi didn't know whether he should be happy or not.

"About the psychic beast." Naruto asked.

"Can't your toad scream anymore?" Kakashi also asked.

"No."

"Say it."

"Sasuke and I received a D-level mission today to find lost items." Naruto followed Kakashi. "This kind of mission usually requires searching the entire Konoha, but today I asked Parker to help me. , Sasuke and I just followed him and spent a mere ten minutes running from the mission hall to the lost property location and back again, and then we got the lovely mission fee."

"It's normal. Parker is a specialized detection ninja dog, the best in Konoha."

"How about you give it to me?" Naruto said his conditions quickly, "I'll help you coax my dad and make him calm down. You know it's hard to coax my dad once he's really angry, so the price of a ninja dog It’s already very low. Kakashi, you have 8, I only want you to have one.”

Kakashi instantly felt like he was stepped on by ten thousand grass and mud horses again, "You, Naruto you."

"I agree or disagree."

Kakashi looked at Naruto's eager little face and suppressed the excitement in his heart. He was just a child. He was excited because he could finally bully a child. Kakashi, you are so shameless, "This, Naruto, I don’t have a problem here. But.”

"But what"

"Parker is a Jonin." Kakashi finally lost his temper.

"If you don't want to cut off love, don't tell such an obvious lie." Naruto was suspicious, "I remember clearly, my father said that you obviously raised Parker and the others since they were young, and I often played with them when I was a child."

"If you don't believe me, ask your dad." Kakashi was also helpless, "Anyway, next time you meet Parker, remember to show some respect. You are the genin and should be called senior."

Naruto looked at Kakashi's eyes carefully and made sure that his eyebrows did not move. This meant that Kakashi was not lying. This made Naruto instantly deflated and lay flat on the ground and turned into a pancake. .Well, he is an adult now and can no longer roll around on the floor because he can't get what he wants, but Naruto, I still want to roll around so much.

But Kakashi is still repeating sit-ups, and he is still far away from completing it.

The sun continues to rise

Fire Country Konoha Konoha Hospital

Inpatient department

"That's how things are in the world. While they give you hope, they also give you disappointment."

The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, was smoking silently, while the old brother and old housekeeper he visited every day was lying behind him, covered from head to toe with a white sheet.

But Kabuto Yakushi, who was standing aside, was not very emotional. After receiving the news that the test subject's death experiment failed, he rushed over as soon as possible. All he wanted to know now was, "Can it be taken for dissection, Third Generation-sama?"

"That's enough." Hiruzen Sarutobi put down his pipe, turned around, and looked at Kabuto.

This look was so stern that Kabuto suddenly realized that he was so busy that he forgot that the Hokage standing in front of him was the third generation and not the fourth generation. But he immediately realized that this person had just died and there was really no need for him to laugh. But it is still necessary to say something normal to cover it up, "Sandaime-sama, why don't you take another look?"

"I've seen it."

Kabuto saw that the Sandaime actually softened up because of his words, and felt proud, "Then my subordinate will resign."

"Go ahead, go ahead." Sarutobi Hiruzen picked up his pipe and smoked it again. Watching Kabuto and his assistants silently transporting the hard corpse that looked like a big treasure box, he always found it funny, so he couldn't help it. Wanting to scare people, "Humph, you self-righteous brat."

But he was still disappointed. Kabuto didn't behave in any way that he shouldn't have. He just pushed up his glasses and explained very seriously, "Scientific experiments are like this. Edison invented the light bulb. The world only remembers his last success, and he But he knows that all the failures he has experienced are just a process on his way to success. The same is true for medical and drug experiments, no one will be wasted, please believe us."

"You will tell me later." Sandai smoked a cigarette, "What if it never succeeds."

“Quantitative changes lead to qualitative changes, and things will eventually develop gradually from one stage to another.”

The meaning of transition is that it hasn’t stopped yet

Konoha 91

The weather is sunny, the wind is gentle, and the leaves are starting to fall