The Fermenting Ambition

"Well, it's a long story!"

Recalling that fierce battle, a bitter smile crept onto Uchiha Yue's lips. He then slowly said to Minato Namikaze, "Minato- kun, the injuries I sustained were all caused by the Sunagakure ninja. At that time, I was on a mission to the Land of Earth with an Anbu when we unexpectedly encountered an elite Sunagakure unit. During the breakout, I fought with those Sunagakure ninja and ended up injured like this!"

"Sunagakure's elite forces?"

As soon as Uchiha Yue finished speaking, Kushina Uzumaki and Hatake Kakashi, who were standing next to him, were filled with shock.

Clearly, neither Kushina Uzumaki nor Hatake Kakashi had expected that Uchiha Yue, at such a young age, could break through the clutches of the Sunagakure elite forces. As for Minato Namikaze, who stood before Uchiha Yue, his eyes were also filled with surprise. However, Minato Namikaze guessed that Uchiha Yue had more to say, so he didn't interrupt Uchiha Yue's train of thought.

After a moment of contemplation, Uchiha Yue continued to recount to Minato Namikaze how he had been injured.

However, when Minato Namikaze, Kushina Uzumaki, and the others heard that Orochimaru had used Uchiha Yue as bait, the hot-tempered Kushina Uzumaki angrily said, "Lord Orochimaru has gone too far! Since he led his Anbu to provide support, why did he just watch Tsukuyomi get injured? Even if I don't understand Medical Ninjutsu, I still know how serious Tsukuyomi's injuries are! Does Lord Orochimaru think Tsukuyomi is only fit to be bait?"

With that, Kushina Uzumaki walked straight up to Uchiha Yue and Uchiha Yue seriously, "Tsuki, come back! Your original intention in running for the Anbu was to hide in the Anbu and gain more opportunities to grow, right? But look at you, you're in more danger than before after joining the Anbu! No, I'm going to go back and tell Lady Tsunade to transfer you to Jiraiya's place!"

"Kushina, stop fooling around!"

As soon as Kushina Uzumaki finished speaking, Minato Namikaze frowned slightly and reprimanded, "Even if Lord Orochimaru used Tsuki-kun as bait, it was out of necessity. You can't deny Lord Orochimaru's plan! Alright, Tsuki-kun is already so badly injured, let's not disturb his rest. Now, let's give him some time to recover. We'll deal with the rest when we get back to the village!"

"Okay, fine!"

Despite her usually fiery temper, Kushina Uzumaki was able to control herself in front of Minato Namikaze Kushina Uzumaki. Especially when Minato Namikaze was serious, she would obey his every word. So, as soon as Minato Namikaze arrived, Kushina Uzumaki went to rest. Kushina Uzumaki Hatake Kakashi to speak several times, but was stopped by Minato Namikaze 'Minato Namikaze gaze.

Finally, Hatake Kakashi, like Kushina Uzumaki, went to rest on the sidelines.

Finally, under the cover of night, only Uchiha Yue and Minato Namikaze remained, standing there in silence.

After a long silence, Uchiha Yue finally saw Minato Namikaze in front of him, who made a hand gesture towards him.

Clearly, Minato Namikaze had something to say to Uchiha Yue, and then he carried Uchiha Yue Minato Namikaze a quiet corner.

After carrying Minato Namikaze Uchiha Yue on his back to a quiet corner, Minato Namikaze took a deep breath and asked, "Tsuki-kun, what are your thoughts on this?"

I have no objection.

Hearing Minato Namikaze's words, Uchiha Yue smiled slightly and said, "In Lord Orochimaru's plan, I was indeed bait. However, Lord Orochimaru's plan was correct; it avoided casualties among the Anbu. So, I didn't take it to heart that he used me as bait. When I was injured, I knew I would need to recuperate for a long time, and I was in a very bad mood then. But now I've come to terms with it. After all, I did break through my limits under the pressure of that elite Sunagakure force."

Then, Uchiha Yue looked at Minato Namikaze in front of her and asked, "Minato- kun, what about you?"

What's your opinion on this?

"I?"

Upon hearing this, Minato Namikaze hesitated for a moment before saying, "If it were me, I would never use my comrades as bait. Moon Lord, whether it's you, Kushina, or Kakashi, they are all my comrades. So, if such a situation were to arise, I would definitely use myself as bait, letting you reap the lives of those Sunagakure ninjas. However, it's too late now. Moon Lord, I'm truly sorry that I couldn't help you in such a critical situation."

"It's alright, Minato- kun."

Seeing Minato Namikaze's remorse, Uchiha Yue felt a warmth in his heart, and at the same time, he didn't blame Minato Namikaze at all.

After all, Minato Namikaze wasn't by Uchiha Yue's side at that time, so even if he wanted to help Uchiha Yue, he was too far away to do so.

Then, Uchiha Yue and Minato Namikaze's conversation fell silent again.

However, after a brief silence, Uchiha Yue suddenly remembered something and continued with a smile, "Minato- kun, although my injuries require some rest, you can't be idle during this time! Remember that time Kushina specifically sought me out for a heart-to-heart talk, it was about you. Minato- kun, do you still aspire to become Hokage? If an opportunity to become Hokage were presented to you, would you cherish it?"

"Stop joking, Tsuki-kun."

When Uchiha Yue arrived, Minato Namikaze said with a wry smile, "Everyone in the village knows that Lord Orochimaru is the successor to the Hokage. Tsuki-kun, do you think I still have a chance to become Hokage? Jiraiya -sensei doesn't stand a chance against Lord Orochimaru. What could I do if I were in his shoes?"

"Minato- kun, this isn't like you at all!"

Seeing Minato Namikaze's reaction, Uchiha Yue frowned slightly and said, "Minato- kun, if you're so self-deprecating, then I've truly misjudged you. Now, I can give you a chance to compete for the Hokage Position; it all depends on whether you can seize it. While serving Lord Orochimaru, I obtained some secret information that happens to give you a chance to compete for Hokage. So, as long as you work hard..."

"Minato- kun, it's not impossible for you to become Hokage!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Uchiha Yue looked into Minato Namikaze 'Minato Namikaze eyes, hoping to read his gaze and understand what he meant.

At the same time, Minato Namikaze did not disappoint Uchiha Yue!

Because, just as Uchiha Yue met Minato Namikaze's gaze, he saw a fervent light in Minato Namikaze's eyes!

That fervent light—that is ambition!

He harbors the ambition to inherit the Hokage Position!