Minato's Words

Konoha

Early morning

Hokage Building

In the Hokage Office, Naraku and Namikaze Minato sat on either side, listening to the reports from the Department of Administration and the Security Department on Konoha's casualties and losses.

"Compile the casualties and calculate the compensation, send people to repair the houses, and fix all the damage caused by the Nine-Tails. Go."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Fugaku and Mitokado Homura quietly agreed and left one after the other.

Naraku and Namikaze Minato both breathed a sigh of relief as they watched the two department heads leave.

Fortunately, the Nine-Tails Incident occurred outside Konoha, resulting in single-digit casualties. Some houses were damaged, but that was due to the fighting with Naraku. Overall, the damage caused by the Nine-Tails Incident was minimized.

I've never heard of Tailed Beast rampage causing this much damage. It's quite impressive that Konoha is so powerful, managing to quickly seal the rampaging Nine-Tails.

"The Fourth Hokage, that person who knows Space-Time Ninjutsu, will surely pose a threat to the Shinobi World in the future."

Namikaze Minato pondered for a while, recalling everything that had happened last night, and was still worried.

"Minato, that figure... I feel like I've seen it somewhere before. Those eyes... I think I've seen them somewhere before. It definitely can't be a current Uchiha."

Naraku a slight hint, hesitating whether to reveal Obito's identity. Namikaze Minato Obito before, and if Obito used his Dōjutsu again, Namikaze Minato would definitely recognize him; there was no way to hide it.

"Really? Fourth Generation, you think so too? I also have a strange feeling about this."

Namikaze Minato seemed to sense something upon hearing those words.

Naraku thought for a moment, then realized he couldn't tell Namikaze Minato about Obito.

Uchiha Obito awakened his Sharingan during the Battle of Kannabi Bridge, and lost it in the battle. At that time, I was still on the battlefield in Hidden Sand Kannabi Bridge had never seen Obito's Sharingan.

To say that you can recognize someone by sight is utterly absurd.

"It feels somewhat familiar, but it's not from the Uchiha. Ah, never mind, I won't think about it anymore. Kakashi's Sharingan transplant had a very negative impact on the Uchiha."

Naraku sighed and said softly.

In the past, ninjas had never considered organ transplantation Kekkei Genkai. Hatake Kakashi set a very bad precedent.

Now everyone knows that it's possible to transplant the eyes of a family with Dōjutsu to increase one's power.

Fortunately, the Uchiha Clan is powerful, the Hokage clan, and ordinary people wouldn't dare to even consider taking them.

The main Hyuga Clan Main House within the village and clan territory year-round, and even when they venture out, it is done with utmost secrecy. Those Hyuga Clan members who can move freely outside are primarily from the Hyuga Branch Family, restricted by the Caged Bird Seal Chairs.

"The mysterious person is dressed in a black robe and wears a mask, making it impossible to determine their identity. Moreover, they are skilled in Space-Time Ninjutsu, making them impossible to defend against. With someone like this in the Shinobi World, there will probably be no peace."

However, my Flying Thunder God Technique is enough to rival this person and protect Konoha from harm.

Namikaze Minato somewhat worried, but then his expression turned serious, and his eyes lit up.

Naraku recognized the glint in his eyes; it was the belief in protection.

"That's for the best. Minato, how is Kushina? Extracting the Tailed Beast... I'm afraid..."

"The Tailed Beast was sealed back into Kushina's body in time, and so far, her condition seems fine. We'll probably need to observe her further. Hmm."

Speaking of Kushina, Minato sighed.

"You've worked hard, Minato."

Naraku a soft word of comfort.

Minato's wife was in grave danger after having her Tailed Beast extracted. Although she was sealed back in time, the potential consequences are still unknown, causing Minato great concern.

When Naraku visited Kushina last night, he used his Dōjutsu, Stars Shift, to rewind Kushina's body to before she was stripped of her Tailed Beast. The tragedy of dying from the removal of the Tailed Beast should not happen to Kushina.

This can be Obito's sins, but Naraku couldn't tell others about this operation that exposed his Dōjutsu.

Minato's son, Naruto, became the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki; he didn't know whether it was a blessing or a curse.

It can be said that Namikaze Minato's contributions to Konoha were so great that even Naraku felt somewhat guilty.

Using his Dōjutsu to reverse Kushina's life force back to its peak, saving Kushina, can be considered a small compensation from Naraku.

"Kushina also had the belief to protect Konoha. As for Naruto, I believe he will be like the protagonist in 'The Story of the Tale of the Utterly Gutsy Shinobi'."

Namikaze Minato's negative energy didn't last long, and a sunny smile appeared on his face.

"Hehe, Naruto, I think he will, because he is your and Kushina's child."

Naraku smiled slightly at Naruto, the protagonist of the original work.

"Minato, I'm entrusting the administrative affairs here to you. The Third Hokage and Mitokado Homura Utatane Koharu also assist you. Don't overwork yourself; after all, you are the Hokage's assistant, so it's only right that you coordinate their help."

"Ah, I know. I will if needed. Don't worry, Fourth Generation!"

Namikaze Minato was very responsible; he responded once, dealt with the scroll, and then remained silent about government affairs.

"I think it's also important for the Hokage Office to have a Secretariat Squad and Assistant Squad, so we won't have to work so hard."

Naraku up and said.

"If we had assistants and secretaries, that would be perfect, but you'd need to manage the manpower yourself, Fourth Generation."

Without even looking up, Namikaze Minato consulted the scrolls and dealt with the recent events in Konoha and other countries.

"Yes, we need our assistants to help us with the work. For now, I'll leave this to you."

Naraku his hand, pushed open the door, and left.

"The Hokage's work is too much; it's really unfair to leave it all to Namikaze Minato."

After leaving the Hokage Building, Naraku headed straight for the clan's territory and soon arrived at the home of the clan's Second Elder Uchiha Kyo.

The Second Elder Uchiha Kyo, was buried last night. Naraku categorized Uchiha Kyo as one of the villagers who died in the Nine-Tails' rampage, gaining some prestige and compensation for the other descendants of Elder Kyo.

Uchiha Zensui sat in the courtyard, basking in the sun, his expression somewhat blank. Upon seeing the clan leader Naraku, he greeted him softly:

"Chieftain."

"Um."

Naraku looked at Uchiha Zensui, feeling somewhat overwhelmed and unsure how to handle the situation.

Uchiha Zensui has sincerely repented, and Elder Uchiha Kyo has also offered his life in retribution.

"Zensui, the Uchiha Clan has a history of thousands of years, and the strongest ninja recorded is Uchiha Madara, who founded Konoha with the First Hokage."

However, although Uchiha Madara was incredibly powerful, he was unpopular and ultimately left Konoha alone. Do you know why?

Naraku asked in a low voice to Uchiha Zensui, his former closest guard and one of his most fanatical clan members.

"Firstly, it's because Uchiha Madara wasn't strong enough; he was defeated by the First Hokage."

Secondly, he was unpopular, obsessed with power, and ignored the demands of his people. After a thousand years of warring states, both the ninja clan and the common people longed for stability.

Uchiha Zensui, small in stature, answered in a somewhat childish voice.

"That's right, you're right to see these two points. Uchiha Madara and the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, had similar philosophies, both aiming for peace and stability, just using different methods."

Hashirama Senju Daimyo, distributed the Tailed Beast, hoping that the nations would check and balance each other to achieve equilibrium and stability.

Uchiha Madara believed in power and thought that only by conquering all countries and bringing them under Konoha's rule could true peace be achieved.

We won't discuss who's right and who's wrong, but the Shinobi World has already experienced three Shinobi World War and hasn't reached the ideal state of the First Hokage.

On the contrary, the intensity of the war has increased to an unprecedented level, and the combined power of the ninja forces is enough to easily overthrow a country.

As for the ninja clans of the past, compared to the ninja village, they were like children and adults. It might seem that two children combined are as tall as a ninja village, but in reality, they are far apart.

Ninja clans can only unite and form ninja villages. Whichever clan controls the village will prosper.

And these are precisely what I have been pursuing, and I have largely achieved them. The remaining task is simply to bring peace to the Shinobi World."

Uchiha Nara spoke slowly, then took out a book from his robes and handed it to Uchiha Zensui.

"The Tale of the Utterly Gutsy Shinobi"?

Upon hearing Naraku's conversation about the First Hokage and Uchiha Madara, Zensui fell into deep thought. His thoughts were interrupted by the book Naraku handed him. Zensui took the book somewhat blankly, glanced at the title, and looked puzzled, wondering what Naraku's intention was.

"This book was written by Jiraiya, one of the legendary Sannin. It's quite interesting. Perseverance, strength, and peace are the main themes of this book, so it has some reference value. Take a look if you have time."

Naraku the instructions softly, then turned and left.

Although Uchiha Zensui sincerely repented, Naraku lingering fears about his previous madness and twisted nature.

Only after the tyranny in his heart had been smoothed out could Naraku be used, and one of the characteristics of not being tyrannical is being quiet.

The fact that he could quietly finish reading a not-so-exciting book might indicate that his mind had calmed down.