Naruto: Start by eating the golden fruit.

One thing we have to admit is that after Naruto, Sasuke and others withdrew from the Hokage candidates, Yuya's third round was really difficult.

after all……

His original plan for the third round was to let two adjacent regions compete.

That is, two adjacent candidates from the five districts of east, west, south, north and center will compete.

Of course, the purpose of the competition in name is actually to make them cooperate and jointly develop their regions.

And now, after these guys have withdrawn, this method definitely cannot be used for the third round of assessment.

Ok……

But when did Sasuke start dating Sakura?

Damn it, I really want to eat melon...

It was the end of the 68th year of Konoha, and a lot of things happened that year.

For example, people in other villages are developing their own villages and also purchasing follow-up maintenance services for drones from Youya.

They also discovered that the development of drones is indeed not difficult, but there is a prerequisite for their use.

That is, drones need to rely on signal base stations.

Without signal, a drone is just a useless tool that can only fly but cannot transmit images.

As for signal base stations, except for the five major ninja villages, basically all other villages do not have supporting facilities.

Yahiko of the Rain Country was very angry when he knew this.

But there is no way.

It's not that he doesn't want to develop signal base station technology.

However, if you want to build a signal base station that can enable stable transmission of drone signals, you must have at least 4G network technology reserves.

They didn't have this technology.

This is also normal. Even in the previous life, most countries had no 4G or higher signal base stations within their own country.

Even if there are, they are from other countries and may be strangled at any time.

Yahiko really wants the Rain Country to become independent, but its location is too special. The three countries and three ninja villages of Earth, Fire, and Wind cannot allow the Rain Country to become independent.

In the end, Yahiko could only accept it.

On the other hand, in the Land of Whirlpools, although Nagato was thrown out by Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki to be their white glove when they were in power, he also had a group of people of his own because of this.

After Uzumaki Kushina and Namikaze Minato returned to Konoha Village, Nagato was freed.

There is one thing that Mitomon En said that is correct.

There really isn't anyone reliable in their family.

This also led to Nagato's rapid development in the Whirlpool Country. Now he has become the Left Minister of the Whirlpool Country. It can be said that his power is already at a high level in the Whirlpool Country.

The people sent by Mitomon En wanted to stop it, but unfortunately they didn't have the ability to do so.

After all, Nagato didn't give you any chance at all. Even if you wanted to use some sinister means, Nagato was a ninja after all, and a ninja following Jiraiya. He couldn't be that bad, so it was naturally impossible for him to be ambushed by such sinister means.

Therefore, Nagato has gradually gained a foothold in the Land of Whirlpools.

Youya was actually quite unhappy about this situation.

Because for him, the Land of Whirlpools is pretty good in the hands of that useless grandson of Mito Kado En, and it's easy to control.

Once it falls into Nagato's hands, something unexpected might happen.

Therefore, Youya did think about letting Minato Namikaze go over again.

But this time, he was rejected by Minato Namikaze.

Because half a year after Naruto got married, which is now the end of the year, Hinata became pregnant and has been pregnant for two months.

Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina don't think about anything else right now. The only thing on their mind is that they are going to become grandfathers/grandmothers soon.

As for the Whirlpool Country, just let it be.

You Ya had no choice but to let things take their course.

Even so, there are still many gaps between the Land of Whirlpools and Konoha Village.

However, Konoha Village cannot always maintain a gentle image to the outside world.

Yuya doesn't have much time left. After the three-year probation period, he plans to abdicate and travel around the world with Tsunade.

After working so hard for so many years, and already in his sixties, Youya can't enjoy himself?

Abdication is inevitable, but before abdication...

You Yade must be prepared.

Ok……

He seemed to know what the third round would test.

……

New Year of Konoha 69th year.

In Naruto and Hinata's new home:

Naruto was washing the dishes with a miserable look on his face, while Uzumaki Kushina and Namikaze Minato were holding Hinata and saying something to take care of each other's health.

Hinata touched her belly happily. Although she was only three months pregnant and not showing any signs of pregnancy, she was ready to give everything for the baby in her belly.

As they talked, the topic turned to serious matters.

Uzumaki Kushina: "My daughter-in-law, although the Hokage has not yet set the assessment target for this year, this old guy and I have already agreed that you must take good care of your health. I have also made up my mind. When the time comes, this old guy and I will go to help you together."

Minato Namikaze stood aside with his eyes empty and silent.

They are only forty years old, okay? How come they are old?

Namikaze Flower Spirit happily hugged Hinata's arm and touched Hinata's flat belly.

If the flower spirit wasn't a girl, Uzumaki Kushina would have definitely started scolding her.

Hua Ling's face flushed with excitement at this time: "My nephew, my niece, hey hey, hey hey hey."

Hinata looked embarrassed, then looked at Uzumaki Kushina and nodded seriously: "I know, mom. If I need your help in anything, I will definitely ask."

Hinata said, looking at Minato Namikaze: "Dad too."

Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina nodded with satisfaction.

"Mom and Dad, I've finished washing the dishes. I'm going to take a rest first. You guys can chat slowly."

Anger suddenly appeared on Uzumaki Kushina's face. She stood up in an instant and pinched Naruto's ear: "What are you taking a break for?! Have you mopped the floor?! Have you thrown away the garbage?! Hinata has worked so hard and you still dare to be lazy?!"

Naruto was pinched on the ear and wanted to cry but had no tears.

Namikaze Flower Spirit cheered for Uzumaki Kushina...

After a while of commotion, at night, Uzumaki Kushina and the others left.

Uzumaki Kushina is still reminding Hinata of the things to pay attention to during her pregnancy.

Hinata blushed and nodded repeatedly.

After everyone left, Hinata looked at Naruto, who was slumped on the sofa with a look of despair on his face, chuckled, and walked over to lean into Naruto's arms.

"I almost suspect that you and I have switched places. You are my mother's biological child, right?" Naruto complained speechlessly.

"Go to hell." Hinata hit Naruto's chest in a nagging tone, and then said happily, "My parents just want to hug their grandchildren as soon as possible."

Naruto raised an eyebrow, "How do you know it's a boy? Maybe it's a granddaughter?"

Hinata raised her little fist and punched Naruto.

Naruto smiled and didn't resist.

"Go take a shower first. You smell from all the sweat."

Naruto happily went to prepare for a bath, and at this moment, Hinata's cell phone rang.

Hinata took it and looked at it, then her expression became strange.

Naruto came over and asked, "What happened?"

Hinata handed the phone to Naruto: "The third round of assessment targets... are out..."

……

The assessment objectives for the third round are very simple.

Although five candidates have withdrawn,...

The ten divisions still exist, and the five people who are still on the candidate list are the person from the Shimura family, Hinata Hyuga, Neji Hyuga, Shisui Uchiha, and Shikamaru Nara.

The assessment goal for the five of them is...

Set the target at will and pull the opponent down from the position of partition manager.

Well, I also made a note that no matter what means are used.

To put it simply, this round is directly a personal attack.

What You Ya wanted to see, of course, was not for these five guys to develop peacefully.

You need some conflict!

You don't have any conflicts, but when you get to a higher position in the future, I don't know if you will be able to deal with attacks from others.

There are only five of us now, so let's have a big fight.

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But there is one thing to say...

Yuya didn't expect that Nara Shikamaru didn't quit.

Well, Nara Shikamaru also has something to say. He must want to quit and give up directly.

But his family members don’t agree!

The Nara clan does not fight or compete, and they don't even have much interest in the position of Hokage.

But you can't just give up without even showing your abilities, right?

Nara Shikamaru was also speechless.

Damn it, I should have just married someone randomly.

only……

Whenever he had this idea, or his parents urged him to get married...

Nara Shikamaru couldn't help but think of the girl who had beaten him up badly in the Chunin Exam...

I don't know that girl...

How is it now...

Forget it, don’t think about it too much. Let me think about how to deal with these things first.

This third round of assessment caught them all off guard.

And no matter what, we are all from the same village. If you attack the other party directly, wouldn’t that have a bad impact?

So everyone was very reserved at the beginning.

Until the boy from the Shimura clan couldn't help it anymore.

He started to have people in his own area collect some negative information about the areas related to Hyuga Neji, such as the exploitation of the people here. Most of the hard-working delivery guys and factory workers in the village were in the area managed by Hyuga Neji.

Then they attacked Zhishui's jurisdiction, saying that making other people's information public is an infringement of their privacy rights.

Hyuga Neji was a little confused. No, they were from the same village, it shouldn't be like this, right?

Is it necessary to do this just for the position of Hokage?

You Ya actually admired this boy's abilities.

It would be fatal if you were still merciful after becoming the Hokage.

Just when You Ya was ready to watch the performances of these candidates.

In March of the 69th year of Konoha, Gaara from the Sand Village came to Konoha Village with his personal guards.

He came for help.

Hokage Office:

Yuya looked at Gaara in confusion, then asked again as if he didn't hear clearly: "Wait, wait, what did you say? What happened to the Sand Village?!"

Gaara showed a trace of embarrassment on his face, but then he immediately hid it well. He then bowed solemnly to Yuya and said, "There was a flood in the Sand Village. The canal embankment was destroyed. Now the village is ravaged by floods. I came to seek your help."

You Ya rubbed his brows: "The Sand Village... there is a flood in the desert..."

Yuya looked at Gaara, "Are you sure you're not kidding me?"

Gaara's face turned a little red.

To be honest, it's really embarrassing.

"Yes, please let Konoha Village help us get through this difficult time..." Gaara said sincerely.

Youya sighed, thought for a moment, and nodded to Gaara, "Okay, I'll send some craftsmen and professional sand protectors over there, and you guys can just...

Hiss, wait..."

Yuya held out his hand.

Then You Ya began to think about it carefully.

After a long while, Youya raised his head and looked at Gaara: "I see, I'll send someone over to help."

Gaara was a little confused, but didn't say anything.

He nodded and left with his team.

As for his team members...

That would naturally be Kankuro and Temari.

After everyone left, Youya stroked his chin and began to think.

No arrangement can give people as much training as real events.

That being the case...

……

"Huh? Going to the Sand Village to provide disaster relief?" Hinata looked at Shizune, who was responsible for delivering the message to her, with surprise.

Shizune nodded: "This is what the Hokage arranged. He also said that the Hokage will go with you to help with the disaster relief, but he will not interfere with your decision-making. Of course, all the decisions you make only represent you."

Hinata nodded thoughtfully.

Then Shizune left.

That night, Hinata told Naruto about this matter.

Naruto looked at Hinata's already slightly pregnant belly and asked worriedly: "Can you not go?"

Hinata shook her head: "It shouldn't be possible, unless..."

Naruto was silent for a while: "Unless you give up the position of Hokage candidate..."

Hinata smiled and leaned into Naruto's arms: "You know it very well.

Don't worry, I'll be fine."

Naruto looked at Hinata, thought for a moment and said, "I want to go too."

Hinata looked at Naruto in surprise: "Are you going too?"

Naruto nodded, "I'm worried about your safety, so of course I'll go with you, even if it's just to be your bodyguard."

Hinata thought about it and smiled: "Indeed, this is a good idea. We can go to the disaster relief together."

The next day, Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina heard about this incident and strongly requested to go together.

It’s a pity that before they could take any action, You Ya’s transfer letter arrived.

The two were responsible for Konoha's security for the next month.

It's obvious that he doesn't want the two of them to help.

Namikaze Minato immediately noticed something was wrong, and then he raised his own question: "Are you the only ones going to rescue this time, or are there others?"

Hinata blinked and said, "There are other candidates for Hokage."

Namikaze Minato suddenly realized: "So that's it."

He understood that the so-called disaster relief this time was probably just a side effect.

What really matters...

It's the Hokage who wants to examine these people to see if they are qualified to be the next Hokage...