Inside the coffin, Minato's body was enveloped in a milky white halo. Gradually, his skin turned blood-red, just like he looked in life.
Everyone was completely stunned, but Senga's actions did not stop.
He reached out, and a ball of blue energy floated out from his sleeve and attached itself to Minato's body.
Minato's eyes trembled slightly. Naruto called out "Dad" in a trembling voice. At Naruto's call, Minato suddenly opened his eyes and stepped out of the coffin.
He first looked around blankly, then looked at Naruto in front of him.
Naruto could no longer hold back and threw himself into Minato's arms, crying out for his father with all his might, as if he wanted to call back everything he had missed over the years.
With tears in his Minato, Minato responded to Naruto again and again.
This scene moved everyone present, even Orochimaru, who remained solemn and no one dared to utter a sound to disturb him.
Once Naruto had calmed down a bit, Minato gently pushed him aside and turned to look at Senga.
He placed his fist against Senga's chest and whispered,
"Thank you, Senga!"
Senga pursed her lips and gave a soft snort.
"Tch, I've already said, you should take care of your own child. I don't have the time for that!"
Minato shook his head and chuckled, saying,
"You're still the same old arrogant person!"
"Hmm? You've gotten too cocky, huh? Want to go back to lying in your coffin again?"
"Ahem, what I mean is that you're still as loyal and devoted as ever!"
Senga had already closed his Rinnegan, so he could only roll his Byakugan at Minato. He pointed to his divine robes and said,
"I'm Hokage now, so what do you, the former Hokage, have to say? If you want to be reinstated, I can give it to you right now."
Minato shook his head and said calmly,
"No! Let whoever wants to be Hokage be it, I just want to be a good father right now!"
Upon hearing this, Naruto's emotions, which he had just suppressed, surged up again, and he kept wiping away his tears.
Senga had anticipated this outcome, but his words were not just polite formalities. If Minato still wanted to be Hokage, he would definitely give up the Hokage Position to him; he wouldn't even consider a village chief.
The only reason he Hokage was to break the tradition that the Uchiha Clan could never produce Hokage.
The others finally came to their senses, staring in disbelief at the living, breathing Minato, their eyes practically popping out of their sockets.
Minato looked up at the Hokage Rock above, his gaze lingering for a moment on the portraits of the Third Hokage and himself, before turning away without a trace of lingering affection.
Looking at the Konoha members, Minato's face blossomed into a bright smile, like a little sun.
"Gentlemen, it's been a long time!"
Although Minato's tenure was short, the people's love and respect for him was no less than that of the other Hokage. Moreover, Minato saved Konoha from the Nine-Tails' attack, making him a hero of Konoha.
Some people were already sobbing quietly; they hadn't forgotten this former Little Sun of Konoha.
Kakashi stood in the crowd with his head hanging low. He really wanted to go up and hug Minato, but he felt incredibly guilty because he hadn't taken good care of Naruto.
Minato spotted Kakashi in the crowd immediately. He tilted his head and said,
"Kakashi, why didn't you even greet your teacher? Don't you recognize me?"
Kakashi's body trembled. He slowly stepped out from the crowd, his face filled with remorse, and said...
"Teacher, I..."
"What do you mean, 'you'? Come to my house for dinner tonight, so the teacher can hear how you've been all these years!"
These words brought Kakashi to tears. He tore off the mask covering his right eye and choked out,
"Teacher! I'm so sorry to Naruto! And even more sorry to you and your wife!"
Minato slowly approached Kakashi and patted him on the shoulder.
"Don't say that anymore, the teacher isn't blaming you."
Tsunade stared intently at Minato's face, and Minato, noticing Tsunade gaze, turned and asked in confusion,
"Lady Tsunade, what are you looking at?"
Tsunade remained silent, but a storm raged within her.
"He's alive! Minato is really alive! How did he do that!?"
Forget about Hokage and Konoha; Tsunade had completely forgotten all that. What she was thinking about was what this technique that could revive the dead was, and whether it had any limitations.
If she learns this skill, wouldn't all her deceased relatives be able to return to her side?
Many people shared Tsunade's thoughts, and they all looked at Senga with eager expressions, their purpose self-evident.
Senga ignored them, glancing at Minato and saying with ill intent,
"I hereby announce that Minato Namikaze will serve as the Minister of Administration."
The Administrative Department is arguably the most powerful department in Konoha, responsible for overseeing all of Konoha's political affairs. Becoming the head of the Administrative Department requires more than just ability; seniority is the most important factor.
Its highest-ranking officers originally numbered two: Senga Mitokado Homura, whom Chiga fed to the dogs, and Utatane Koharu.
With the two dead, their positions became vacant, and Minato, who had been Hokage and had a very good relationship with Senga, was naturally the most suitable candidate.
Of course, Senga's main goal was to let Minato handle the political affairs, while she herself would be a hands-off manager.
Minato gave a wry smile and said,
"Senga, can I not take this ministerial position?"
"Hmm? You mean you want to be unemployed? Fine, but your properties have already been confiscated by the Third Hokage. How about you squeeze in with Naruto for now?"
"... I'll take it! I'll take it, okay?"
Minato gritted his teeth and agreed. Kakashi looked at Minato's hand on his shoulder and weakly said,
"Teacher, you're using a bit too much force..."
Having dealt with the Minato, Senga continued,
"The former Anbu Commander died in the line of duty. The position cannot remain vacant. I already have someone in mind, and he will take office in a few days."
The previous Anbu Commander was someone left behind by the Third Hokage, and he had already been arranged by Senga to "die in the line of duty." Tsunade and the others knew this, but what could they say at the moment? They could only remain silent.
However, they were still curious about who the new Anbu Commander would be. Judging from Minato's situation, they guessed that Senga was going to resurrect someone who was dead, and most likely an Uchiha!
Judging from Senga's past experiences, he has almost no relatives in the Uchiha Clan. So who will he resurrect? Could it be Fugaku Uchiha? Wouldn't the position of Head of the Police Force be more suitable for him?
Senga didn't offer any explanation. He rubbed his forehead and said impatiently,
"I'm a little tired, let's call it a day!"
After saying that, Senga vanished from the spot in a flash.