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

Konoha 61

I don’t know what time it is in the morning.

Uzumaki Naruto looked at Sasuke and Sakura who were already sleeping, climbed out of the small cabin, stepped over Jiraiya who seemed to be drunk at the door, avoided the sailors on duty on the deck, and slipped to the empty stern of the ship. He unbuckled his belt and peed hard.

Then, he leaned against the railing in silence.

This was the second day after Naruto Uzumaki boarded the ship.Unlike last time in the Land of Waves, when Kakashi took them on small fishing boats, they saw various small islands along the way.But now, Jiraiya took them on a real big ship, a ship with black smoke coming out of the chimney and no need for people to paddle.You can go directly from the port of the Kingdom of Fire to the capital of the Kingdom of Water without stopping.What we are walking on is the real sea. No matter which direction we look from east to west, north to south, all we can see is water, water, and water. Once a person falls into the big water, he will never be able to get back.

Uzumaki Naruto must be able to swim, and he even dares to jump into any river in the Land of Fire, whether it is a rapid or a deep pool.However, he really didn't dare to jump into the sea. However, despite his rationality, Naruto really wanted to try and just plunge in and swim directly back to the border station.

Of course, he didn't suddenly become two hundred and fifty.He was just yes, Uzumaki Naruto, the eldest son of the Hokage family, a boy who grew up doted on by his single father, regretted it just the day after he left the planned track.In other words, in fact, he regretted it as early as last night.

Last night, Uchiha Sasuke, a young master who was unwilling to kill a rabbit when he went out for a barbecue, an innocent little boy who grew up under the care of his mother and brother, killed a person.It was as easy as spitting out a fire escape.

Of course, this is normal.Sasuke, who can fight Itachi every day, cannot be weak.

And another companion, Haruno Sakura.Although she is irritable, nymphomaniac, never a lady, and looks like a man no matter how she looks, no one can deny that she is a good friend after all. What is rare is that she can strengthen her self-esteem in front of the two biggest princelings in Konoha.She is also a good medical nin who works hard and trains strictly for the injured patients in Konoha Hospital.And such a medical ninja who was determined to save lives and heal the wounded watched helplessly as someone was burned to death in front of her, and she personally used a scalpel to cut off a large head from the burnt corpse, and she even thought of using preservatives first. Process it and wrap it in furoshiki.

Of course, there's nothing unusual about this.Rewards for traitorous ninjas always require ninjas to carry a bag containing a human head to claim it.

What's more, whether it's Taijutsu or Ninjutsu, the ultimate goal of everything a ninja learns is to physically eliminate the enemy.No matter him, Sasuke or Sakura.From childhood to adulthood, from kindergarten to ninja school to now, every time they study, every homework, every assessment, isn't it ultimately to learn how to better eliminate the enemy - killing people, killing people cleanly?

Therefore, as an elite genin of Konoha, Uzumaki Naruto would not vomit easily just because he saw his companions collecting heads.Even though he is really disgusting.Especially when he heard his two teammates asking Jiraiya in a particularly pleasant tone how much that head was worth.

How much is a human life worth?

Uzumaki Naruto didn't want to recall Jiraiya's tone when he answered, "It's a small fish, but it's enough for us to have a good meal."

Jiraiya is not particular about eating. What he calls a good meal is just hot pot or barbecue - a life is just a hot pot or barbecue. The capital of the Land of Fire offers a reward for a lost pet. They had several hot pot meals. In fact, whether it was him or Sasuke, both of them had enough pocket money every month.

"How long does it take you to pee?"

Naruto Uzumaki smelled the smell of alcohol on Jiraiya's body without raising his head, "The cabin is too narrow. I'm going to get some air. Why are you running out? This is a ship, and I can't run away."

"Heh, I'm not your father's ANBU. You guys are really too sentimental." Jiraiya pushed Naruto aside, "I need to pee."

Naruto looked away, "You are disrespectful."

"Then let me tell you, I guess it was the first time you saw a corpse up close yesterday. I was afraid that you would be frightened, so I came over to care about you. How do you feel about it?" Jiraiya pulled up his pants and yawned.

Naruto curled his lips, "It's just a corpse, leave your concern to me for the first time to kill someone."

Jiraiya also pouted, took out a handkerchief from his arms and handed it to Naruto.

"What?" Naruto took it.

"Night snack."

Naruto opened it, then moved his throat, and finally hugged the railing and vomited until there was nothing left to vomit.

Jiraiya sighed, took a bite of the soy beef in his handkerchief, and showed a rare hint of worried dark color. He handed the wine gourd to Naruto, "Drink."

Naruto took the gourd and took a swig, but only gargled his mouth, then raised his head and sprayed a large amount of wine mist into the sky.

"It's a shameful waste." Jiraiya quickly grabbed it back.

"My dad said that if I have to drink outside Konoha, I won't unless he is there." Naruto raised the corners of his mouth, but there was no smile. He missed his dad. Yes, he, a spoiled child, finally didn't. The promising one wanted to immediately throw himself into his father’s arms for a hug.It's just a pity

"Your dad, he is someone who has to worry about his life all his life." Jiraiya shook his gourd, estimated the inventory, and only dared to take a small sip, "But Naruto, he can kill people, he is really helpful. Nothing to do for you."

"I said, you should save your concern for the day when I actually kill someone with my own hands." Naruto frowned. He knew very well that if one day, he didn't kill someone, his father, Kakashi, or Sasuke would... Sakura, as long as anyone he knew would die, Naruto felt that he would have absolutely no hesitation.

but now

A traitorous ninja who was just a small fish worth a meal of hot pot and was willing to offer a small bounty for him. Maybe he really had to die. After all, this traitorous ninja was originally planning to rob.But why did he think of robbing? Because a genin team in Konoha really wanted to add a nicer mission record to the mission manual, "I don't think I will be afraid of killing."

"Then why are you vomiting?"

"You took food without washing your hands when you went to the toilet and made me eat it."

Jiraiya glanced at Naruto, who had a stubborn look in his eyes, and did not continue to argue. Instead, he talked about ancient times leisurely, "Naruto, your grandpa Jiraiya has experienced war for at least 50 years in his 30-year life." , I have killed countless people, and I have seen countless people kill people."

"So what."

"If you are under 10 years old, I won't tell you anything, but I think you can understand what I say at your current age. In short, I just want to tell you that some people are born to do this. In the ninja profession, for example, Sasuke is the same type of person as my teammate Senju Tsunade. All the relatives in their family have been eating this bowl of rice for generations. As long as he doesn't think wildly, he will never feel that he has anything in his life. Question. Sakura is also in the same category. Maybe her family has not been doing this for generations, but these people are often smart and rational. The most important thing is reality. They know what they are doing and what they want. ,like me."

"cough."

"You heard it right, Jiraiya, me." Jiraiya took a sip of wine, "I was actually a little bit disgusted when I killed someone for the first time, but I think I am more concerned about whether the task was completed. Of course, there is Those who don’t vomit will always vomit.”

After all, Naruto was just a flower growing in a greenhouse, so his ears pricked up easily.

"Haha, for example, my other teammate Orochimaru, ah, and your dad." Jiraiya seemed to have thought of something funny and laughed a few times, "Your dad was only 10 years old at that time. It was his first time to go to school. He killed two elite chuunin on the battlefield. Haha, just after celebrating his victory during the day, he vomited as if he was about to die in the middle of the night. But luckily, he vomited and vomited, and he got used to it at some point. Orochimaru became a pervert when he vomited."

"Uh." Naruto didn't know if he should

Smile to save face.

"Okay, just kidding." Jiraiya rubbed Naruto's golden hair, and suddenly felt like he was back when Minato Namikaze was a child.At that time, Minato was well-behaved and sensible. Even if he deliberately scolded him and asked him to wash clothes, cook and wash dishes for the teacher, he would still smile stupidly.How is it like now, "Naruto, remember, don't hide things in your heart, otherwise you will become a big pervert."

"I won't become that pretty boy with a red tongue sticking out." Naruto swept away Jiraiya's hand.He really wanted to laugh a few times in agreement, but when he thought of Orochimaru, he had to think of the last scene of the Chuunin Exams, the last time he saw Orochimaru, the green and white stone that was cut off by his father's own hands. The good head holding the skin, "Jiraiya, all the rebellious ninjas deserve to die, you shouldn't have such a nostalgic look on Orochimaru."

Jiraiya looked at the corners of Naruto's eyes that were squinting at him, and felt his fingers itching, "You damn kid, you actually talk to an elder like this."

"I'm just reminding you what it means to be evil." Naruto seemed to have forgotten the unhappy things. He felt that he had cheered up. He waved to Jiraiya, "As the teacher of the current Hokage, Disciple of the former Hokage, you must be politically correct at all times."

"Hee. You little guy doesn't know shit about politics." Jiraiya didn't chase Naruto. He just looked at the sky full of stars, drank slowly, and after a while, he suddenly said something in a low voice. , “The politics of fart.”

But politics is just as important as shit.

Fire Country Konoha, Hokage Tower, Hokage Office

In fact, this is the real political center of the entire Fire Nation.Every day, many documents are received here, and then, waiting for the Hokage to sign, they are sent back to various places to help those who cannot decide their own destiny to judge right from wrong.

However, the small conference room next to it is not an unimportant place.Especially when our fourth-generation Hokage, the willful, child-controlling, and uncontrollable Namikaze Minato is not at home.

"Anyway, that's what happened." Current Chief of General Staff Shiranui Genma sat on the main seat, leaning forward slightly, "The Fourth Generation did not come back the next morning as planned, and, unfortunately, His identity was also revealed by the Mist Ninja."

"So, what do you want to do when you convene a meeting now?" Sitting across from him was Minister of Intelligence Nara Shikaku.As the Minister of Intelligence, this was the first time for him that Minato left Konoha without even consulting him to get some fresh air.Moreover, he only learned the news a day later, or it was a tip from the Mist Ninja.

"So." Shiranui Genma was a little weak in the knees due to Nara Shikaku's angry eyes, but he knew that he was now the chief of staff of Konoha. Without the Hokage, he was Konoha's No. 1, "So, It is now exactly 9 o'clock in the morning of the third day, and I hope that within the next half hour I can reach a small consensus with you on why the Hokage appeared at the border."

"Haha, haven't you already sent a small note to Kai? Aren't we four generations of adults just going to the border to express condolences and take our son home for the New Year?" Lu Jiu let out a sarcastic smile, "Don't worry, I There is no problem here, everything will be coordinated with your General Staff and ANBU."

"I have no problem here." Followed by the Security Department Aburame Shiwei. He completely ignored the sarcasm in Shikaku's words and directly supported Genma. He stood up and faced Genma like In the face of a real superior, "Please rest assured, Shiranui-sama, if Yoko causes trouble when the Yondaime is not in Konoha, I guarantee that they will never come back."

Genjian looked at Aburame Zhiwei's actions and swallowed several times in fear. However, he was not a newbie after all. He just nodded slightly, and then naturally looked at the last person who did not express his position.Spokesperson of the Konoha Council of Elders, Mito Kadeni.

Mito Kabuto pushed up his glasses and sighed, "We, the fourth generation, really went to express condolences. Of course, the sudden appearance was because of Metkai taking office. It's not a big deal if the Hokage goes to check."

Xuanjian could only sigh that Jiang was still the oldest, "Then, everyone is fine."

"Hmph." Nara Shikaku left decisively.

Mito Menyan shook his head and walked away.

Aburame Shimi came closer to Genma. He stretched out his finger and poked her gently, "You are so scared."

"This is the first time since I took office that I have exercised my authority without the Hokage's absence or explanation."

"Don't worry about the first time. Since we old guys didn't put forward any opinions in the conference room, then you are the leader in Konoha now." Zhiwei was so happy that he patted Genma "Go ahead and do it boldly. Since Minato has put you in this position, he trusts you. As long as he trusts you, we old guys really have nothing to say."

"Yes, I know." Genma felt much better after being patted by Zhiwei, "I will not betray Lord Minato's trust."

Zhiwei patted Xuanjian again and left.

Only then did Genma truly relax, "Shisui, are you still here?"

"I'm here." Uchiha Shisui rarely yawned. The Hokage was away and couldn't handle official duties, so these things could only be shared among them, and he seemed to be the one who got the most boring documents, "I have something. Say it."

"I'm just asking if there is any letter from that boy Yamato."

"You must be too busy. I just gave it to you before the meeting."

"Oh." Xuanjian couldn't help but yawned, and quickly took out the note. After interpreting it, he found that there were only four words, "safe and sound" and "this stupid boy."

"It seems like he learned it from Kakashi." Shisui sighed, "You can train him carefully after this incident is over."

"This is the only way." Xuanjian pulled off the scarf on his head and pressed his aching scalp, "I don't know if the master has eaten well."

"Well, we have breakfast, lunch, and dinner."

Border of the Land of Fire, Konoha Station, Office Building, Metkai Office.

It was already 12:10 in the evening on December 10th, and except for the sound of waves outside the window, everything was silent.

"I didn't refuse to take a nap, and I didn't seem to have too much insomnia at night - our Hokage-sama was quite obedient today, hahaha." Katekai pushed Yamato who was dozing gently.In fact, due to a miscalculation, Yamato only arrived at the border last night.Then he immediately entered the state of the guard captain, and then spent the whole day following the Hokage to inspect the border until the Hokage went to rest. "

"Um"

"If you're sleepy, go take a nap. Didn't the Yondaime-sama just ask you to go to bed quickly?" Kailu tensed his biceps, as if he wanted to prove to Yamato that he was trustworthy.

But Yamato just nodded, still stubbornly guarding the door. His responsibility was to protect the Hokage and be on call at any time, especially since this was a chaotic border, and he was the only bare guard captain present in the entire guard.

Kai can't do anything about this. Who makes him not Kakashi, Genma, Shisui, Naruto, or even Uchiha Itachi? He is not even a member of the Hokage Guards. "Go to sleep, Yamato." I don’t know how many days I will stay here. ”

"It's okay, Kai-senpai, it's just tonight." Yamato actually didn't want to tell Kaido, but it probably wouldn't matter if he did, "Someone else will come and replace me tomorrow morning."

"Oh." Kai was relieved when he heard this. In fact, he hadn't slept much since the Hokage suddenly appeared, but since there was only one night left, Kai pulled up the stool and lay on the table, so he decided to sleep here. Yes, so if Yamato falls asleep in the middle of the night, he will still be there.

But maybe they both overestimated their willpower.

Which is stronger, will or sleep?

Time slipped quietly to Konoha, December 61, 12. At two o'clock in the morning, when the night shift guards were most tired, a thin mist rising from the sea drifted close to the front of the office building.