[Some readers think Setsuna's Dōjutsu is weak, but it really isn't all that weak.
First, she effectively has several more lives than everyone else.
Second, placing "Thought" on someone is like firing off an upgraded Kotoamatsukami that is permanent and impossible to break.
Finally, all she has to do is choose promising talents and implant "Thought," and they'll grow strong in no time.
It just doesn't have much destructive power, so it falls a little short compared with some offensive Dōjutsu.]
In the Hokage Office.
Minato spoke solemnly.
"I'll do everything I can to live up to your trust, Third. I won't disappoint you."
The Third nodded with a warm smile.
"I believe you can do it. All right, off you go."
"Yes, Third-sama."
Minato rose and left the Hokage Office.
On his way home.
He couldn't help brimming with excitement as he imagined a wonderful future.
Once he became the Fourth Hokage.
He could finally pursue all his dreams and ambitions without restraint!
After Minato returned home.
Kushina came out of the kitchen and asked curiously.
"What did the Third want with you?"
Then she grinned.
"Did he give you a scolding? It's fine, it's fine. Don't let any of that bother you."
Minato scratched his temple, pointed at himself, and said somewhat meekly.
"Um... he asked me to become the Fourth Hokage."
Kushina nodded repeatedly, wearing an expression that said she understood.
"Oh, that. Being Hokage isn't such a big..."
∑(°口°๑) Wait!
Something didn't sound right!
Waving the spatula in her hand, Kushina asked excitedly.
"Bridge Bean Wait! What did you just say, dattebane?!"
Minato smiled slightly.
"The Third and the daimyo have appointed me to succeed him as the Fourth Hokage."
My husband is going to become Hokage?!
Her face full of dreamy anticipation, Kushina threw herself