This Young Master is the Future Fifth Hokage

Chapter 18: This Young Master is the Future Fifth Hokage

Splash...

As if seeing a plague source, the people near Qingyu immediately backed away in panic, afraid of getting blood splashed on them later!

The originally crowded area suddenly became a vacuum zone, with a tiny figure standing at its center.

To be honest, being stared at by so many Jonin, including two Hokage, and not being flustered would be a lie!

But there's no turning back once the arrow is loosed. Doing the mission offers a slim chance of survival, while not doing it means certain death.

For the sake of his own life, he could only walk the edge of courting death, probing madly!

So he forced himself to calm down and fearlessly looked up at the Third and Fourth Hokage.

"What child is this, spouting nonsense! Guards, take him..."

"Wait a moment!"

Whoosh! Minato instantly appeared in front of Qingyu, as if teleporting, and blocked the Jonin who was about to act.

Then, Minato showed a warm, gentle smile and asked kindly, "Can you tell me your name?"

"Shimiya Aoba."

"Qingyu? That's a nice name. So, can you tell me why you object?"

Qingyu took a deep breath. He knew his gamble had paid off, and now it was time to test his acting skills!

He mustered his courage and shouted loudly, "Because I am the one who is going to become Hokage!"

Silence!

A deathly silence!

A strange atmosphere suddenly filled the air!

"Pfft! Sorry, I couldn't help myself."

"Hahaha..."

"Interesting kid!"

"I'm suddenly reminded of my own brat. He shouts every day that he's going to be Hokage, haha."

"To dare say that in this situation, just that courage is incredible. This kid is a real talent!"

"Exactly, exactly, I'm starting to like him."

The originally somber and tense atmosphere suddenly turned into a roasting session, becoming lighthearted and filled with laughter. Countless people roared with laughter at a certain kid's brave declaration. Some were purely mocking, some were good-naturedly teasing, and most treated it as innocent childish prattle.

After all, there were countless children who clamored to become Hokage. However, this kid was the first to have the courage to shout it out in front of so many people!

Even Minato, who had personally come down, wore a wry smile, thinking to himself that if he ever had children, he would absolutely not let them do this; it was too embarrassing.

"Mm, I believe you will definitely be able to become Hokage in the future and continue to protect the people of Konoha, but not now. You are still too young."

Minato said helplessly while playfully ruffling Qingyu's head in retaliation.

After hearing the system's quest completion notification, the heavy stone in Qingyu's heart finally landed. He immediately went with the flow and used this opportunity to step down, saying somewhat reluctantly, "Alright then, I won't compete with you for now. When I grow up, you must save the position of Fifth Hokage for me."

When Qingyu's childish words echoed again, the laughter from the crowd grew even louder.

A 5-year-old kid wanting to compete with the legendary Yellow Flash for Hokage, and even reserving the seat of the Fifth Hokage—was there anything funnier than this?

Perhaps, in less than a day, the name Shimiya Aoba would become famous!

Qingyu himself had no words to express his bitterness. If he didn't act cute and pretend to be young, his life would definitely be forfeit.

So, no matter how embarrassing it was, he had to live on bravely, tears welling up.

"Okay, then we have a deal, future Fifth Hokage."

Seeing Minato extend his pinky finger, a dark line flashed across Qingyu's forehead, but he still pretended to be happy and linked pinkies with Minato, "Of course, Fourth Hokage."

After this small interlude, Minato flashed back to the top of the Hokage building, ready to continue the unfinished ceremony.

However, quite a few people kept glancing at Qingyu, their thoughts unknown.

And all along, Hiruzen Sarutobi waited with a calm expression, likely weighing the impact this farce would have and how it would affect Minato's reputation.

But from the current perspective, he was very satisfied with how Minato handled it, and the outcome seemed acceptable.

Perhaps after this incident spread, it would also allow more people to have a more direct understanding of Minato's approachable image.

But even so...

Mikawa!

I'll wait for you to give me an explanation!

After giving Mikawa, who was sweating profusely in the crowd, a subtle glare, Hiruzen put on a smile again and handed the Hokage's hat to Minato.

This time, there were naturally no more objections, and everything proceeded smoothly.

When Minato began his acceptance speech, the restless Qingyu finally couldn't help but quietly slip away.

Mikawa, seeing him leave, gritted his teeth and also quietly left early.

Although doing so was somewhat disrespectful to the Fourth Hokage, he couldn't wait to give that brat a good thrashing!

Finally, Hiruzen's meaningful glance sent shivers down his spine!

He never expected that on the very first day he was forced to become the kid's guardian, that scoundrel would cause such a huge mess!

If it weren't for Minato's magnanimity and not bothering with a mere child, he, a special jonin, would probably be done for.

"If I don't beat the shit out of you today, I'm quitting as a jonin and going back home to farm!"

After fiercely vowing in his heart, Mikawa chased in the direction Qingyu had left and vanished with a whoosh.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Qingyu, having avoided the crowd and slipped into a dango shop, began to take stock of his spoils.

"I've paid such a price, I hope the reward is equally impressive!"

Rubbing his hands together, he immediately opened the Bronze Treasure Chest from the quest reward.

[You have obtained the Navy Body Tempering Method - Foundation]

Instantly, a flood of postures... no, knowledge entered his mind, allowing him to immediately understand what the [Navy Body Tempering Method - Foundation] was.

Just when you're sleepy, a pillow arrives!

He had been worrying about how to improve his stamina, and this [Navy Body Tempering Method - Foundation] perfectly filled that gap.

By following the scientific training methods within, his physique could achieve a leap in improvement. While this reward might not be the best in the Bronze Treasure Chest, it was definitely the most suitable for him.

Then he checked the Beginner Skill Card, which was also a good item for upgrading skills.

He had long wondered how to level up his LV0 abilities, and now he finally knew.

It seemed that to get stronger quickly, he needed to court disaster even more madly!

PS: The contract has been mailed. Please collect, vote for recommendations, add to reading lists, and invest! I want it all! sniffle~