Civilians in Konoha, forging their own paths

After returning from the meeting with Mizunotsuki Hyōga in Yunokuni, Dihuangwan returned to a seemingly peaceful life.

But in fact, Dihuangmaru is already planning what to do after Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki graduate!

"Sarutobi Hiruzen has never come to me to talk about Minato. If Jiraiya hadn't told me in person, I wouldn't have known about it at all!"

"With Sarutobi Hiruzen's mind and scheming, he couldn't possibly not know that I'm on good terms with the Sannin, and Jiraiya would definitely tell me about asking him to take Minato with him!"

"He must have been prepared for me to cause a scene in the Hokage's office! He must have even been waiting for me to come find him!"

“But I didn’t go!”

"He won't be able to use his many backup plans!"

"Originally, I accepted Minato as my apprentice on a whim. Even if I didn't accept Minato as my apprentice, as the only person in Konoha who has mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, Minato would come to me to learn in the future!"

"But I overlooked one point. Minato was able to become the Fourth Hokage because he was from the same lineage as the Hokage! He was Jiraiya's disciple!"

"Now it seems that the various plots against me by Sarutobi Hiruzen and the higher-ups have allowed Minato to escape and join the Hokage lineage. This is the best outcome!"

"Hehe, Sarutobi Hiruzen, you probably didn't expect that your plan against me this time would hit cotton again!"

"It's a pity that Kushina can't be on the same team with Minato! However, it's impossible for Sarutobi Hiruzen to confine her to the village!"

"But I have to go to the Hokage's office to act! Oh, I'm so tired!"

There is still a month left before Minato and Kushina graduate, and Dihuangmaru finally goes to the Hokage's office!

"Hokage-sama, the new class of ninja school graduates will graduate in a month! I want to discuss with you the teaming of Minato and Kushina. There is still one vacant spot. I wonder what your plans are!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Dihuangmaru. He knew that Jiraiya had already told Dihuangmaru about his plan, and he also knew about the fight between Dihuangmaru and the three ninjas some time ago. He had been waiting for Dihuangmaru to come to him during this period, but he never came, as if he really didn't know about it.

"What on earth does this guy Dihuangwan want to do?" Sarutobi Hiruzen thought to himself.

"Dihuangwan, this is the case. Kushina's situation is special. As the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, she cannot leave the village. This was true even when Mito-sama was alive!"

"Tsk, are you using the water user to shut me up?" Dihuang Wan thought to himself.

"So, Dihuangmaru, Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina cannot be in the same team! Even if I am willing to make concessions on this point, other consultants and senior executives will not agree!"

"Wow, first it was Lord Mito, now he's starting to use the high-level officials to pressure me again!" Dihuang Wan gritted his teeth in his heart.

"Considering Kushina's special nature, she is your disciple and was entrusted by Mito-sama. You are strong and have great sealing skills, so you should put Kushina's training first!"

"Also, as for Minato Namikaze, I plan to let Jiraiya take care of him. You don't have to worry about this. Although Jiraiya is not very good, he is still a reliable teacher! He will not hinder Minato Namikaze!"

"Bullshit! I don't trust you at all!" Dihuang Wan complained in his heart.

"Lord Hokage, I was inconsiderate. Then Minato will be left to Senior Jiraiya. I will do my best to teach Kushina!" Dihuangmaru said.

"Ok?"

This time it was Sarutobi Hiruzen's turn to be confused! What's going on? You agreed to it? Don't refute it, refute it? I'm waiting to take my next step! Then why are you pretending to know nothing and coming to me?

"Lord Hokage, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave!" Dihuangwan said.

"Ah...oh...well...I...have nothing else to do!"

Then, Dihuangwan bowed and left the Hokage's office!

Watching Dihuangwan leave, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt uncomfortable and a little blocked, but he couldn't explain why he was blocked!

As soon as Dihuangwan left the Hokage's office, he saw Danzo Shimura rushing over!

"Senior Danzo, what are you doing? What urgent information have you received?" Dihuangwan asked in surprise.

"Dihuangwan? Why did you come out? I..." Shimura Danzo closed his mouth.

The corner of Dihuangwan's mouth twitched, and he immediately understood that this was a backup plan left by Sarutobi Hiruzen in case he was worried that he would cause a scene in the office. Unfortunately...

"How did Lord Danzo know that I was in the Hokage's office? It's just a small matter!"

Then, Dihuang Wan left with a playful smile on his face.

In the Hokage's office, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Dan were hiding inside, "Monkey, what happened? After he found out about this, he didn't make a scene?"

It turned out that letting Jiraiya bring Minato Namikaze was an idea they both came up with together. They even planned that after Dihuangmaru caused trouble in the Hokage's office, Danzo Shimura would come to the rescue and take the opportunity to weaken Dihuangmaru's influence!

In the end, it ended so lightly!

"Don't worry about him. It's enough to achieve part of the goal. Don't push him too hard!" said Sarutobi Hiruzen.

After leaving the Hokage's office, Dihuangwan went straight back to his own house. "These two old guys really have a trick up their sleeve for me. Just wait and see. If the tiger doesn't show its might, you think I'm a sick cat!"

"However, for now, we still have to comfort the two little guys!"

In the evening, Dihuangwan took Minato and Kushina back to his home and told the two little guys about this. Both of them were very unhappy!

Originally, the two of them were planning to go out together to carry out a mission and see the outside world, but the baby died in the womb!

"Minato, Kushina, don't be sad!"

"Senior Jiraiya is very powerful and knows a unique senjutsu in the ninja world. Although he is far inferior to me, he is a direct descendant of the Hokage after all. Minato, being under the command of Senior Jiraiya will be very beneficial to your future!"

"You have to look to the longer term future! Besides, I'm not expelling you from my sect. You are still my disciple. When you are not on a mission, you still have to practice with me!"

"And you, Kushina, although you can't team up with Minato, don't forget your teacher's Flying Thunder God Technique. It's impossible for the village to restrict you! I will take you out to play often! You don't have to go out of the village on a mission like Minato does. You are much happier than Minato!"

He patted the two little ones' heads and hugged them in his arms, "Minato, Kushina, work hard to improve your strength! As long as you are strong enough, no one will be able to separate you in the future!"

After comforting the two little ones, Dihuang Wan spent a month in peace!

To celebrate the successful graduation of the two little ones, Dihuangwan treated them to a big meal and gave Minato a lightning kunai as a graduation gift!

After that, Dihuangwan began to lead Kushina in training!