Leaf Village, Minato's home.
Minato's residence stood in a quiet spot on the northwestern highlands of Konoha, beside the main road leading to the new district. From there, one could overlook the entire village and Kage Rock.
It was a two-story detached Japanese-style villa covering nearly three hundred square meters, surrounded by a lawn and garden planted with flowers, grass, and shrubs.
The interior was mainly decorated with raw wood. The spacious living room connected to the kitchen and dining area, and the kitchen and bathrooms were fully equipped. There was no excessive luxury, only the warmth of a lived-in home everywhere, along with a small courtyard for resting.
Minato's family had originally lived in the residential district reserved for Jonin, near the center of the village. They had lived in an apartment building, crowded together with other families.
But after Kushina became the leader of the Ninja Sect, the Ninja Sect built her a large villa.
How could the leader of the Ninja Sect live in such shabby conditions?
Minato said to Kushina, "The Second Hokage spoke to me earlier. He wants me to take over the work of the Hokage of Leaf Village."
"Why?"
Kushina looked somewhat puzzled.
Minato said, "Tsunade was captured by Liao Wu again. He captured her right in front of the Second Hokage. The Second Hokage couldn't get over the loss of face, and he feels that all this heavy work is wasting his time."
"He wants to shift his focus to developing ninjutsu!"
Kushina sighed. "How did Tsunade-nee get captured again? Should we rescue her or not?"
"That depends on what the Second Hokage wants."
Naruto was eating the food Kushina had made beside them.
Kushina had actually not cooked in a long time, but for the sake of her good son, she