Naruto entry

Page 501

"Let the water gate management be at the root?"

Mitokado Yan and Utatane Koharu were both taken aback.

The Anbu is the Hokage's direct subordinate force, while the Root is an unexpected addition.

The Root Division, under the management of Shimura Danzo, became a one-man show by the Root Division leader.

If Minato Namikaze goes, he can become a force to counterbalance Kiyoshi.

In addition to the influence left by Hiruzen and their status as Hokage's assistants, it's not like Kiyoshi Uchiha can do whatever he wants.

"fair enough."

Light streamed in through the window and refracted off the lenses of Mitokado Yan's glasses.

Minato Namikaze is too mild-mannered and will not commit murder unless absolutely necessary. This is a good opportunity to train Minato's character.

……

Evening was fast approaching.

BBQ Q welcomed a large number of ninjas today.

Most of the familiar classmates have come here.

Because they all knew that a future Hokage would be involved here.

Those who couldn't come weren't unable to establish a relationship with the Hokage, nor were they too busy with missions to attend.

Instead, they remained forever in the Third Shinobi World War, becoming names on memorial tablets.

"Domaru is gone forever."

Sarutobi Asuma sighed.

Upon learning that there would be a class reunion tonight, he specially asked for leave to come over.

After seeing many familiar faces, I realized that I also had lost many familiar faces.

For example, Akimichi Domaru, when he was at the Ninja Academy, lost to Kiyoshi, and Akimichi Domaru took out a bag of potato chips from his pocket to comfort himself.

There are quite a lot of people tonight.

Qing Si was one of the last few.

As soon as you enter, you can see that they are all looking at you.

Rin Nohara, Kakashi, Kurenai Yuhi, Might Guy, Ebisu, Genma Shiranui, and so on.

"Lord Kiyoshi, you've arrived."

Ebisu adjusted his glasses and was the first to use honorifics.

"Ebisu, it's been a long time."

Kiyoshi raised his hand in greeting.

Ebisu is currently a special Jonin, and he may reach that level in the future.

He has a good understanding of ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu, but he has too little chakra, and his speed and strength are his weaknesses.

Therefore, in the original work, he became Konohamaru's tutor and was known as Konoha's number one elite teacher.

Of course, he also has a rather mercenary personality.

"Seiji...sir."

"Good evening, Lord Kiyoshi."

After Ebisu started the conversation, everyone else used honorifics to avoid standing out from the crowd.

"Please call me Kiyoshi, or Kiyoshi-kun, don't be so formal."

Kiyoshi smiled slightly.

"Kiyoshi, over here, over here."

Kurenai beckoned to Seiji, calling for him to sit down.

Nohara Rin happened to be at her table as well.

Kiyoshi went over and exchanged pleasantries; those who were close to him were generally easygoing.

Those with whom they had a more distant relationship dared not be negligent and never abandoned the use of honorifics.

"Lin, aren't you going to eat barbecue?"

Kakashi suddenly noticed a detail.

Nohara Rin took only very light food and didn't even drink any beverages, just a simple glass of water.

"I've been feeling a bit feverish lately, so I don't really like these kinds of things."

Nohara Rin waved her hand.

"Is that so?"

Kakashi seemed to be deep in thought.

strangeness.

If you have internal heat, you should get pimples or similar symptoms, but Lin doesn't have those.

Kakashi thought about it for a while and then put the matter aside.

Maybe I just don't have an appetite.

Kakashi turned to look at Kiyoshi and said:

"Kiyoshi, congratulations on becoming Hokage."

Kakashi raised his glass to congratulate Kiyoshi.

Kiyoshi was his best friend, and Kakashi was secretly pleased about that.

"He's just acting as Hokage."

Kiyoshi took out a wine glass and gently clinked it against Kakashi's.

"By the way, wasn't Asuma supposed to become a daimyo's bodyguard?"

Kiyoshi mentioned another matter.

"That's right, I want to become one of the 'Twelve Guardian Ninja'."

Sarutobi Asuma nodded firmly, though he felt a little uneasy inside.

When it comes to achievements and fame, how could a bodyguard possibly compare to the Hokage?

"I need to go out and reflect, to temper my character."

Sarutobi Asuma changed his reason for going out.

Seeing Kurenai Yuhi's gaze fixed on Kiyoshi, he also began to have the idea of ​​becoming Hokage.

Asuma Sarutobi might be a contender for the Fifth Hokage.

He just didn't have that ambition in the past. If he wanted to become Hokage, the old man would definitely be very happy.

Of course, one must be strong oneself to succeed.

He has to be strong enough to gain the recognition of others.

……

When the party was in full swing,

Kiyoshi picked up a slice of grilled meat, dipped it in wasabi, and suddenly saw two ninjas coming from the corner.

They were all people he had met before.

One male and one female.

They are Gekko Hayate and Uzuki Yugao.

"Isn't it too extravagant for Q to eat barbecue?"

"Uzuki Yugao asked with a worried expression."

Even though working in the shadows brings in a considerable salary, a significant portion of that money is spent on Gekko Hayate every month.

The same goes for Moonlight Gale; his illness also emptied his wallet.

Two ordinary members of the Dark Division were simply unable to afford the expensive medicine for Bloodstain Disease.

The Anbu appears very mysterious, but the actual entry requirement is only Chunin.

Most of them are special Jonin who specialize in one area, while a small number possess the true strength of a Jonin.

"Don't worry, I was out on a mission and accidentally discovered that the enemy's ninja tools were worth some money. I sold them and got 40,000 taels, enough for us to have a good meal."

Moonlight Gale had a guilty look on his face.

He and Uzuki Yugao were childhood sweethearts, and as they grew up, Uzuki Yugao continued to use her money to help pay for medical expenses.

Without Uzuki Yugao, his burden would be much heavier.

Therefore, he often felt indebted to Uzuki Yugao.

"It's too expensive here."

Looking at the menu, Uzuki Yugao silently calculated how many days' worth of medicine she could give Gekko Hayate.

This is an instinctive reaction that she developed after getting used to it.

"I'll pay the bill this time."

Seemingly afraid that Uzuki Yugao would rush to pay the bill, Gekko Hayate selected a set meal and ran to the front desk alone.

Uzuki Yugao sighed, resigned to letting the moonlight and wind rage as they pleased.

She understood in her heart that it was Moonlight Gale who felt sorry for her.

"A lot of pressure?"

While Uzuki Yugao was waiting for Moonlight Gale to return, Kiyoshi got up from the table, stepped over several screens, and came to Uzuki Yugao.

"Senior Kiyoshi... oh no, Lord Hokage."

Uzuki Yugao quickly changed her tune.

Kiyoshi will definitely take over the Anbu in the future, and she will be a ninja working under Kiyoshi.

Although it was the same before, Kiyoshi went directly from a squad leader to Hokage.

"Here's the money for you."

Kiyoshi took out a yellow paper envelope and placed it on the table.

"This... I can't accept it."

Uzuki Yugao shook her head repeatedly.

Her short purple hair swayed gently as she defiantly rejected Kiyoshi's offer.

"Consider it my way of showing concern for my subordinates. Isn't this exactly what Gale's illness needs?"

Upon hearing this, Uzuki Yugao's expression of refusal became somewhat hesitant.

"And this is a special gift from me to show my care for you. As a girl, you should still pay attention to dressing yourself up and buying yourself something nice."

Kiyoshi then took out another yellow paper envelope and stamped it on the first yellow paper envelope.

Both envelopes were heavy, with bulging rectangular corners.

"Caring about me?"

Uzuki Yugao felt somewhat at a loss.

She had never been cared for like this before.

There have been many instances of verbal concern, but direct financial assistance is practically unheard of.

Those who live in poverty are more likely to understand the importance of money.

If someone is willing to pay money directly, that shows great sincerity.

Not all ninjas strive for the goal of becoming Hokage.