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"However, Asuma... Asuma probably won't do."

The Third Hokage sighed. "As you know, Asuma was a delinquent in his youth and even served as one of the Twelve Guardian Ninja for the Feudal Lord of the Land of Fire. While our village relies on the Feudal Lord, they are ultimately two different powers. It's chaotic for the Hokage's son to be a guard for the Feudal Lord."

"Asuma's thinking can't rise to the concept of the village."

"Therefore, he's not suitable."

"Then what about Naruto—" Koharu suddenly mentioned, "You also know Naruto is the Fourth Hokage's son..."

"Naruto isn't suitable either."

"Although the people in the village reject him, it's because I've been close to him and he's been close to me, but... I truly owe him."

"Moreover... he's ultimately on the opposite side of the village... it's impossible for him to gain everyone's recognition, let alone the fact that he's the Nine-Tails..."

The Third Hokage shook his head.

But these words immediately caused an uproar in the group chat.

[Hashirama Senju]: Tobirama, your disciple is really full of twists and turns.

[Hashirama Senju]: Everyone hates Naruto, and yet Hiruzen is close to Naruto. This is something he dares to do.

[Tobirama Senju]: ... I don't want to acknowledge Hiruzen anymore.

[Minato Namikaze]: I really wish I had a body right now.

[Minato Namikaze]: Minato-sensei, calm down.

[Minato Namikaze]: How can I calm down? Even if he's making excuses for himself, the Third Hokage said all this... it means...

He did it on purpose!

[Minato Namikaze]: On one hand, he revealed my Naruto-chan's status as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and then deliberately orchestrated the village's dissatisfaction with Naruto-chan, bullying Naruto-chan. The contrast is that he's good to Naruto-chan... It's... he wants Naruto-chan to be grateful to him.

[Minato Namikaze]: This is too much!

[Might Guy]: Eh?

[Might Guy]: Eh? Naruto is the Fourth Hokage's son!?

Might Guy realized it belatedly.

Kakashi quickly told him.

[Might Guy]: Holy cow... No one told me... How can you accept this kind of thing... The Fourth Hokage sacrificed himself for the village, but Naruto... doesn't even have a proper name.

[Minato Namikaze]: Might Guy, you calm down too.

At this moment, a report came from outside the door.

"Third Hokage-sama, the Kazekage from the Sand Village has arrived."

"I'm on my way."

The Third Hokage said.

"The Sand Village... that's also quite troublesome," the Third Hokage said.

"We should still go and see," Koharu said. "After all, they are our Konoha's allies."

"Everyone has been dormant for too long and cannot accept war, so maintaining peace among the Five Great Nations and Five Great Shinobi Villages is the best," Mitokado Homura said.

"Indeed."

Thus, the three of them walked out of the office.

[...]

The people in the group chat silently watched this scene.

Their emotions had exploded due to the Third Hokage's admission of his attitude towards Naruto.

But they were also dissatisfied with the Third Hokage's expressed concept of "seeking stability" and "seeking peace."

[Tobirama Senju]: I used to think Hiruzen was decisive, but now I realize... he's so pedantic.

[Tobirama Senju]: Sigh. So I really chose the wrong person.

Tobirama Senju became depressed.

[Minato Namikaze]: But aren't we in this small group to observe Kitahara Kaede? And why is the current scene still stuck in the office?

As Minato said this, everyone noticed that with a bang.

The folder that Minato Namikaze had returned to the Third Hokage earlier had transformed, taking on Kitahara Kaede's appearance.

[Hashirama Senju]: Ah, this, so he didn't leave.

[Tobirama Senju]: Hmph, I knew it. This kid is really slippery.

[Tobirama Senju]: However, I'm a little worried about this.

[Minato Namikaze]: What is the Second Hokage-sama worried about?

[Tobirama Senju]: I think... Kitahara Kaede might not want to take over Konoha.

[Hashirama Senju, Minato Namikaze, Minato Namikaze]: ...

That makes a lot of sense.

Because... under the Third Hokage's mindset of rejecting war and just wanting to survive... this Konoha has become rotten to the core.

It's a mess, nobody wants it.

Ps: Wuwuwu... please give me some flowers and review votes. The review votes haven't moved in two days, it's so tragic.

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Chapter 040: Hyuga Neji, Brother-in-Law (Seeking Data)

Kitahara Kaede left the Third Hokage's office with a bang, using the Body Flicker Technique.

However, he didn't go far, instead taking a lap around the village.

According to the Third Hokage, he was probably being groomed as a candidate for Hokage...

It sounds acceptable.

However.

The current Konoha isn't appealing; in fact, it can be said to be a complete mess.

In the normal storyline, the Third Hokage would die during the Chunin Exam.

Then it would be Danzō's era of 5,5.

Kitahara Kaede dislikes Danzō, and he dislikes the Third Hokage as well.

The Third Hokage is too old-fashioned.

If he had to choose, the Third Hokage would be slightly better than Danzō, but only slightly.

Kitahara Kaede isn't afraid of changing the plot; or rather, the plot had already changed when Naruto's chakra system was restored.

Therefore...

Mei Terumi's appearance, Zabuza's recruitment... and the potential for Haku's stealth are all different from the original work.

But as long as it develops in a way that benefits him, there's no problem.

Kitahara Kaede continued walking around the village, and up ahead, he could see members of a team running towards him.

They were from the first squad of last year's Ninja Academy, led by the top student, Hyuga Neji.

Hyuga Neji, Rock Lee, and Tenten.

"Rock Lee... slow down!"

The three of them seemed to be in the middle of rigorous training.

"Let's take a short break," Tenten said to Rock Lee, who was leading the way.

"Tenten, resting is not good. It means your training isn't sufficient,"

Rock Lee immediately turned back and said earnestly.

Judging by his tone and appearance, his looks aren't outstanding, and his personality is straightforward.

It makes one wonder how he managed to get married in Boruto.

"Hah!"

Rock Lee suddenly stopped talking.

"Neji—" he called out to his companion.

The three of them had been doing special training, running 30 laps around the village, with Rock Lee's lifelong rival, Hyuga Neji, leading the way.

Neji is a genius, but he is not.

However, Rock Lee believes that effort can overcome genius.

So he has always wanted to surpass Neji.

But Neji's current target isn't him.

"Kitahara Kaede." Neji stopped. "Wait a moment!"

"..." Kitahara Kaede.

The atmosphere seemed a bit ominous.

[Observing Kitahara Kaede (^_-) Mini-Group]

[Might Guy]: Ah, how can Neji be so aggressive?

[Might Guy]: Sorry, this is the first squad I trained.

Might Guy: Handsome Hyuga Neji with long black hair, then bushy-browed Rock Lee, and then Tenten. Tenten excels at space-time ninjutsu.

Although Might Guy looks huge and is always shouting about youth and such.

However... he's a very thoughtful person.

Even though I just joined this small group and don't know much yet... hey, hey, hey... Even the past Hokages are all gathered here, watching Kitahara Kaede for three hours every day. Plus, the Third Hokage just said Kitahara Kaede might be a candidate for the next Hokage.

So... isn't Neji just offending someone here?

Unmarriageable Older Single Woman: Just to ask, isn't this Rock Lee your son?

Might Guy: Huh?

Might Guy: While I pay a lot of attention to Rock Lee and admire him, he's not my son!

Minato Namikaze: Actually, I've always had that question too.

Might Guy: Why are you saying that, Kakashi! You know very well I'm single.

Minato Namikaze: After all, Rock Lee looks a lot like you.

Might Guy: Well... I actually feel proud. I'm proud to have a disciple like Rock Lee.

Might Guy: I won't talk anymore. Neji's temper is quite stubborn, I need to go offline first.

As Might Guy said this, his avatar went dark.

Everyone else also noticed that in the view observing Kitahara Kaede, a cloud of dust was rapidly approaching from a distance.

It was Might Guy, who had just gone offline.

"Ah... what nice weather!"

"Alright..."

"Let's continue our youthful training," Might Guy interjected.

Meanwhile, Neji called out to Kitahara Kaede.