Jiraiya grinned and waved his arms, enjoying the applause like a roaring tsunami. His eyes glanced back and forth at the beautiful women in the crowd, attracting waves of coquettishness, laughter and curses, acting like a hero, as always.
Orochimaru was aloof and walked side by side at the front with Jiraiya.
Following closely behind were the clan members of the Uchiha Clan. They were led by Uchiha Fugaku who went on an expedition. They wore uniform clan uniforms and carried the family crest of Gunbai on their backs. They looked solemn and marched in neat steps.
Senju Chen saw Shisui Uchiha in the team. When Senju Chen saw Shisui, Shisui Uchiha also spotted Senju Chen and showed a big smile to Senju Chen.
The returning Uchiha ninja was also cheered by the villagers, which surprised some Uchiha people who had been on the front line.
Different from the original work, this time the villagers also showed a certain affection for the Uchiha Clan, at least they were not as evasive as before.
Of course, these are all caused by the new policies and changes made by the Uchiha Clan during this year. Now the villagers are slowly beginning to accept these from their hearts. They usually look a little arrogant like Uchiha Clan people.
After all, if Tenten comes to help you with a arrogant face, you can't say anything bad about him no matter what, right?
Further behind the team are the Shikaku Nara, Chōza Akimichi, and Inoichi Yamanaka camps, which are ninjas returning from various families... They are all more or less injured, their armors are covered with knife marks and bloodstains, and their faces are full of wind, frost and exhaustion, but this cannot cover up the glory of the victors on their bodies.
These people were either arrogant, excited, or proud to follow the team and accept the greetings and cheers from the villagers.
And when that golden figure appeared, the cheers of the entire Konoha reached an unprecedented peak.
"It's Lord Minato!"
"It's Yellow Flash! Minato Namikaze!"
"Hero..."
"Hero..."
Minato Namikaze was walking in the center of the team. Minato's dazzling blond hair looked like a burning flame in the afternoon sun, so eye-catching. He didn't look like Jiraiya was so public, just smiling and waving to the villagers on both sides of the road. His smile was warm and genial, as if it had the magic power to dispel all the gloom, making everyone who saw him feel at ease from the bottom of their hearts.
Behind him, Kakashi followed closely.
The moment she saw Minato, Kushina's tears immediately flowed down her face. She bit her lips to prevent herself from crying, and just waved her arms with all her strength.
Minato's gaze, as if it had an automatic navigation, accurately passed through thousands of faces and landed on the most dazzling red.
Eyes facing each other.
Time seems to stand still at this moment.
Thousands of words are melted into that look. It is the joy of surviving the disaster, the longing that goes deep into the bone marrow, and the love that needs no words.
Senju Chen watched this scene quietly, looked at the lovers who were blessed by the whole village, and looked at the future Fourth Hokage who was as bright as the sun.
There was a gentle smile on his lips, but his eyes were as deep as an ancient well.
The perfect hero, the perfect idol, the perfect Hokage...
He is also the perfect tool to unite people and stabilize the village after the war.
His eyes passed over Minato and looked at Jiraiya in front of him.
This lecherous uncle is powerful, but he has been bound by emotions and the so-called "prophecy" his whole life.
Finally, his eyes fell on the Uchiha Clan.
Uchiha's reputation has reached a relatively good height in the village and during this war. The next step is how to turn this reputation into real political capital...
Konoha Everyone is cheering for the return of the hero and is ecstatic about the victory of this war.
Konoha's celebrations have not stopped since the day the war ended.
The taverns and barbecue restaurants on the street were busy, and the bosses were grinning from ear to ear. Even the stingiest vendors generously wiped off fractions from their bills. The whole village was enveloped in an excited and exhausted joy, like a patient who finally breathed a sigh of relief. Although his body was still weak, at least the nightmare was over.
Early morning, Hokage's Office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sat behind his desk, holding a pipe in his hand, squinting at the ribbons and lanterns that were gradually dispersing outside the window. The smoke slowly rose in front of him, hiding his ravaged face.
"Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura, and Danzo, are they all here?" His voice was hoarse, showing the fatigue from overwork in the past few days.
"They are all waiting in the conference room." A Anbu answered respectfully at the door.
"Then let's get started." Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up, picked up the Hokage bamboo hat and put it on his head. The word "fire" was particularly dazzling in the morning light.
In the conference room, the atmosphere was so solemn that it seemed as if the air had solidified.
On both sides of the long table, sat the core of Konoha's power - the two leaders of Hokage Advisor and Root, Danzo, and the patriarchs of the major families. Hyuga Hiashi, Uchiha Fugaku, Shikaku Nara, Torifu Akimichi, Inoichi Yamanaka, Shibi Aburame... Each name represents a force that cannot be ignored in Konoha.
When Hiruzen Sarutobi walked in, everyone stood up.
"Everyone, take a seat." He waved his hand, sat down on the main seat, and glanced at everyone's face, "The war is over, we won. Let's talk about the subsequent negotiations with Iwagakure, Sunagakure and other countries, as well as the rewards for those who have made meritorious services."
Utatane Koharu pushed up his glasses and spoke first, "According to the battle reports sent back from the front line and statistics from various departments, in this war, we Konoha lost a total of 3,217 ninjas, including Jonin There are 231 people in, 986 people in Chunin, 2,000 people in Genin and reserve forces. There are still more than 1,400 people who are seriously injured and disabled and unable to continue their mission."
Every number is like a stone hitting everyone's heart.
"Although the village suffered serious losses this time, we also shocked the entire Shinobi World, allowing the entire Shinobi World to see how powerful our Konoha is. Let's talk about those heroes with outstanding military exploits." Hiruzen Sarutobi noticed everyone's emotions and changed the topic.
Utatane Koharu opened the scroll in his hand and cleared his throat. "Minato Namikaze, how many times did Iwagakure fight with Iwagakure on the Land of Grass battlefield? Yue, using less to defeat more, repelled Iwagakure's several attacks and saved Land of Grass's front. Later in the war, he single-handedly assassinated Iwagakure. There are more than fifty Jonin people, including two Quasi-Kage Level strong men. The name 'Yellow Flash' has spread throughout Shinobi World."
"I propose that Minato Namikaze be awarded the title of 'War Hero' and..." She glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi and said slowly, "List him as a candidate for the next Hokage."
As soon as these words came out, the meeting room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Everyone looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi.