The Third Hokage looked at the expressions of the younger generation behind him, and his face grew increasingly grim. He shouted, "Enough! Whoever speaks first between you two will be the next Hokage!" The two immediately shut their mouths. The Third Hokage groaned inwardly. Why does no one want to be Hokage? (The unconscious Naruto: I do! You just won't let me be. What's freely offered isn't worth taking. Later, I'll make you beg me to become Hokage.)
A week later, Jin lay comfortably in the backyard of his clan home, basking in the sun. Beside him were his companions and subordinates. Kimimaro was practicing his second Bone Fang. White was improving her Kekkei Genkai abilities. Karin was studying a ninjutsu scroll. Yakumo was intensifying her physical training. Hinata lay quietly on a recliner beside Jin, watching everyone go about their tasks.
Someone came up behind Jin and said, "Lord Jin. The Land of Lightning's envoy and the Raikage of Kumogakure have arrived in Konoha and are preparing for negotiations. The Third Hokage requests that you go over immediately."
"Got it. I'll be there right away."
"Yes!" The messenger ninja vanished.
"They've finally come! We can make another fortune! Hinata, come collect the debt with me. The rest of you, keep training," Jin said happily.
Inside the enormous conference room stood a long rectangular table, with dozens of luxurious chairs arranged on either side. The representatives of the two nations sat opposite one another. At the head of the Land of Lightning's side sat its envoy, with the Raikage seated second. The rest were accompanying personnel. On the Land of Fire's side, the Land of Fire's envoy naturally sat at the head, followed by the Third Hokage, then Tsunade, Jiraiya, Uchiha Fuchiu, Jin, Hinata, Hyuga Hiashi, and elders such as