The true story behind this picture was a joint effort between Uchiha Yuu and Minato Namikaze. The two had fought back-to-back through the enemy's defenses.
Now, all the credit had fallen onto Reiko. Even Uchiha Yuu had become her backdrop, with the outrageously exaggerated buildup portraying Hyuga Reiko as an incredibly powerful ninja.
"You're making me feel embarrassed."
A blush appeared on Hyuga Reiko's face. She was so awkward she could practically dig out a three-bedroom apartment with her toes. She did not understand why Uchiha Yuu had printed so many untrue things in the newspaper, shaping her into such a radiant figure.
"What's there to be embarrassed about? This newspaper is only the beginning. As for Minato Namikaze, I'll explain it to him. He won't fight over such minor credit."
Uchiha Yuu gently patted her shoulder, telling her not to fear what was coming next. Something even more explosive was waiting for Reiko.
Since they were in Konoha, they could not simply use their strength to force those old fossils into submission. They could only make use of public opinion. When Hyuga Reiko entered the election, they would loudly publicize their stance and leave the other side with no way to back down, forcing those old fossils to concede.
"Next, you need to be prepared. I'll thoroughly build up your glorious deeds. Even if the things printed in the newspaper weren't done by you, they'll become your achievements in the future."
Uchiha Yuu had made a bold decision. He already controlled the newspaper's public opinion, so he could take things a step further.
In the Hokage's Office, Minato Namikaze had officially begun handling official duties. He was still only an assistant, so much of the intelligence was merely shown to him for him to offer suggestions. The Third Hokage