three days later
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura came to Hokage Office and formally proposed to Tsunade to resign as elders.
The reasons given by the two men were simple.
I'm too old, and my energy can no longer keep up with Konoha's increasingly heavy workload.
Tsunade did not immediately try to persuade her to stay. She knew that these two people were left over from the previous generation and belonged to the same era as Third Hokage and Danzo.
They did make many controversial decisions during their reign, but their contribution to Konoha cannot be denied.
A large part of the credit for the stability during the Third Hokage administration should be attributed to the assistance of these two old men.
Tsunade stated on the spot that although they no longer hold the position of elders, they still hope that the two old men can continue to participate in the decision-making meeting of Konoha.
Konoha also needs their experience. Only they know the ins and outs of some issues left over from history.
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura looked at each other, with complex emotions flashing through their eyes.
They originally thought that this resignation would mean their complete withdrawal from the core of power, but they did not expect that Tsunade would still be willing to leave a place for them.
Fortunately, Tsunade did not disappoint them. Although he was no longer an elder, he at least allowed them to participate in the village's decision-making.
After sending the two people away, Tsunade began to think about who should fill the two vacant elder positions.
She thought for a long time, and finally put the pen on the table and asked someone to invite Jiraiya and Minato Namikaze to Hokage Office.
After some discussion, the three people quickly reached an agreement.
Jiraiya is one of Sannin, the master of Fourth Hokage, and his prestige among Konoha is beyond doubt.
Now that he has found Child of the Prophecy, he will not wander around the world like before, and it is just right for him to stay in Konoha as an elder.
Minato Namikaze has just been resurrected. He was Fourth Hokage before. He is more familiar with the operation of the Hokage system than anyone else. This elder position is perfect for him.
Tsunade convened a meeting of Jōnin on the same day.
In front of all Jōnin and the patriarchs of each family, she officially announced that two elders, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, had voluntarily resigned from their positions as elders due to their old age.
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura also stood up on the spot and recommended Jiraiya and Minato Namikaze to take over as elders.
No one here has any objection to this result. Now among Konoha, only Jiraiya and Minato Namikaze have the qualifications and ability to sit in these two positions.
Soon the news spread throughout the streets and alleys of Konoha through official announcements.
Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze was not only resurrected, but also officially became the elder of Konoha.
Suddenly the entire Konoha was in an uproar.
The hero who sacrificed himself to protect the village in Nine-Tails' Attack is back after more than ten years.
The streets were full of villagers discussing this matter, and some people excitedly said that Konoha was about to return to its peak.
Some people wiped away tears and said that they were still Genin when Fourth Hokage died, and now they can actually see him again.
At the same time, spies from various countries lurking in Konoha also sent this information back to their respective forces as quickly as possible.
When the leaders of the major ninja villages saw the information that Minato Namikaze was resurrected and became the elder of Konoha, everyone fell silent.
That Yellow Flash is back.
Just when the entire Shinobi World was in an uproar over this news.
Konoha
Villa Training Room.
Naruto is making final preparations.
A White Zetsu was firmly tied to the ground by Adamantine Sealing Chains, making an indistinct whine.
Minato Namikaze stood on the edge of the magic circle with his hands folded on his chest, tapping his fingers repeatedly on his arms.
After Naruto confirms that all Formula nodes are OK, use both hands Hand Seals.
"Impure World Reincarnation!"
The next moment, Impure World Reincarnation's Formula lines spread out, and countless mantras poured out from the ground like living creatures, covering White Zetsu's body crazily.
White Zetsu's body twitched violently under the erosion of the spell. As Formula of Impure World Reincarnation was fully activated, White Zetsu's body began to be reshaped.
Soon a red-haired female ninja appeared in the center of the circle.
Minato Namikaze The moment he saw this figure, he subconsciously took a step forward.
"Kushina!"
Seeing this, Naruto activated Impure World Reincarnation's consciousness with one hand Hand Seals to awaken Formula.
Kushina's eyes began to focus. She blinked in confusion at first, and then her eyes fell on the blond man in front of her.
"Minato? Where are we?"
"This is..."
Kushina raised his hand and looked at his Reanimated Body.
"Kushina, Naruto used Impure World Reincarnation to summon you back."
"Impure World Reincarnation?"
"Naruto?"
Kushina followed Minato Namikaze's gaze and turned his head to see the black-haired and black-eyed boy standing at the edge of the circle.
Then the whole person was stunned.
The young man in front of me does have the shadow of her and Minato, but how come his hair is black?
The eyes were not blue, and they were completely different from the blond-haired, blue-eyed baby she remembered.
"Are you Naruto?"
"How did you become like this?"
Kushina looked confused.
"Mom, I will explain to you my changes later."
"You prepare first, I will resurrect you right away."
Before Kushina had time to digest the amount of information in this sentence, she saw Naruto walking in front of her, and then her eyes changed.
The pupil turned purple in an instant, and circles of ripples spread outward from the depths of the pupil. There were three black Tomoe inlaid in the innermost circle.
Immediately afterwards, a huge wave of Chakra enveloped her whole body.
The next moment she could feel something growing out of nothing inside her.
Dong Dong Dong...
The heart begins to beat vigorously, warm blood flows through the blood vessels again, and the real temperature comes from the hands.
The whole process was completed in just a few seconds. Naruto slowly retracted Chakra, and the purple Rinnegan turned back into dark brown pupils.
"Huh?"
"This feeling is that I am resurrected?"
Kushina's eyes widened, his tone full of disbelief.
Minato Namikaze couldn't help but hugged Kushina tightly into his arms.
Kushina was stunned for a moment in Minato's arms, then slowly raised his hand to hug him back.
She closed her eyes and felt the heartbeat coming from her husband's chest, and the corners of her mouth slowly curved in an arc.
They are finally together again.
Then Kushina raised his head from Minato Namikaze's arms and looked over his shoulder at Naruto, who was standing not far away.
She gently patted Minato on the back to signal him to let go, and then walked up to Naruto.
Naruto Just when he was about to say something, his whole body was locked in an unexpected hug.
"Hey, mom, I'm not Gohan anymore, let me go."
"You should go hug daddy now."
Naruto sighed.
"You brat, what are you talking about?"
"I'm your mother!"
"What's wrong with a hug?"
Kushina had no intention of letting go, but instead hugged her tighter.
Naruto cast a look for help at Minato, and Minato shook his head slightly beside him.
"I think you and dad should talk alone first."
"Dad, please tell mom about my situation."
After Naruto finished speaking, his body flashed and disappeared directly from Kushina's arms.
Kushina looked at the empty place in his arms, he was stunned for a moment, and then withdrew his hand in a somewhat disappointed manner.
She turned her head to look at Minato and found that Minato was looking at her with gentle eyes.
"Okay, Kushina, Naruto has lost our love since childhood. You are so enthusiastic and it will take him some time to adapt."
Minato Namikaze took Kushina's hand and asked her to sit down next to him, and then started from the beginning.