A Favor

Minato Namikaze nodded. "Of course I'll go. It's just that Konoha can't do without me during this time. Lord Hiruzen has returned all authority to me, so naturally, I must govern Konoha well."

Danzo frowned slightly at that. "That's good. You've worked hard, Lord Hokage. If there's anything beyond your ability, please allow me to share your burden."

Minato Namikaze naturally understood what Danzo meant, and his gaze sharpened.

"There's no need to trouble Lord Danzo with that. As Konoha's Hokage, I will personally handle all matters. For now, I'm managing them quite easily."

Shimura Danzō snorted and said nothing more.

Seeing that Shimura Danzō had fallen silent, Minato Namikaze began receiving Torikaze.

"Hokage Torikaze, how long will you be staying in Konoha this time?"

Torikaze said with a smile, "There's no set time limit for now. Once I find someone I want to take back with me, I'll naturally leave."

Minato Namikaze nodded as well. "All right, Hokage Torikaze. Please stay for a few days in the place where you rested last time. If there's anything you're not used to, please let us know."

Torikaze waved a hand. "I'm not that picky. Hurry up and focus on your work. I'll wander around by myself."

Minato Namikaze smiled. "All right, Hokage Torikaze. Please make yourself at home."

Torikaze's help to Konoha had been far from insignificant, so they treated him with great respect.

After leaving the Hokage Tower, Torikaze looked at the somewhat aged streets, and memories flooded his mind.

They were remarkably similar to the streets in his memories.

At this time, the Villagers of Konoha had already recovered from the turmoil, and smiles had returned to everyone's faces.

They had clearly regained hope for life.

People were like that. As long as they had not been completely beaten