Namikaze Minato Returns

"What exactly happened?"

Namikaze Minato frowned, staring at the scene before him in confusion.

He and several members of an elite mission squad had been searching for the whereabouts of the Wood Style Ninja, but when they returned to Konohagakure, they found the entire village buzzing with excitement, as though some grand celebration was underway.

They could not help exchanging looks. What was going on? Had they missed some important news?

As they walked through the village, colorful slogans and banners filled their view, bearing the words: "Celebrating Hyuga Tensei Becoming the Fourth Hokage."

Namikaze Minato and his companions looked at one another. What did that mean? Who was Hyuga Tensei? Why had they never heard that name before?

The Hyuga Clan held great status in Konohagakure and possessed considerable wealth, in no way inferior to the Uchiha Clan.

And now, to celebrate Hyuga Tensei becoming the Fourth Hokage, they had spared no expense in decorating the entirety of Konohagakure and holding a grand festival to share the joy with the villagers.

The celebration grounds were packed with people and overflowing with excitement.

The villagers laughed and chatted as they enjoyed the food and festivities.

The Hyuga Clan was truly generous, treating everyone to free food and drink. This undoubtedly made their prestige and popular support even more secure.

Yet for Namikaze Minato and his companions, it was like a bolt from the blue.

They had never imagined that Hyuga Tensei would become the Fourth Hokage.

Before they had left the village, they had never heard anything about it.

"How is that possible?!"

An elite ninja from the Hyuga Branch Family widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief. He felt as though he were dreaming. His clan head had actually become Hokage? That was simply absurd!

More importantly, when