The Children

"Miya, let's have a baby."

The woman, who was washing the dishes, blushed at her husband's sudden words.

"Sakumo...why are you suddenly saying something like that?"

Sakumo Hatake sighed.

"I want to have a child soon. If I die in battle and never come back, you must tell the child who his father is."

"Don't say such unlucky things, spit them out. Promise me, you'll die in the village, even if you have to."

Sakumo Hatake held his wife's hand and softly replied:

"Okay, I promise you—I will definitely die in the village."

The two embraced and laughed.

"Sakumo, why do you suddenly want a child?"

"Sigh, I'm afraid that my son will be known as the second-generation illegitimate child in the future... Gray hair is a real problem."

Sakumo Hatake fell silent.

Today's events have somewhat shaken his worldview.

The great ninja clan is really in chaos.

Fortunately, the Hatake family is small, so they can have a certain happiness.

He only hoped that his children wouldn't be too talented.

Sometimes, being an ordinary ninja is a happy thing.

Being too talented makes one an easy target for strange people or entanglements.

Sakumo Hatake sighed.

Actually, he quite admires Yang Xiang.

Today he carefully reviewed all of Yang Xiang's information—he was talented, capable, and courageous.

The key element is also Wood Release.

Unfortunately, he also discerned the village's leadership's stance from the intelligence scroll.

fear.

Rope Tree looked at the blond kid in front of him.

"Hey kid, you're pretty good!"

He was training here when this kid suddenly showed up, claiming to be his biggest fan and insisting on a sparring match.

Suddenly gaining a devoted fan, he naturally agreed without hesitation.

Unexpectedly, this kid who looks like he hasn't even graduated yet is really something—he actually forced him to use the Flying Thunder God Technique.

"So this is the Flying Thunder God Technique! How cool!"

Minato Namikaze stared at Nawaki, who had suddenly appeared beside him, with eyes full of stars.

Ever since watching the Chunin Exams, he's been obsessed with this technique.

The figure of Rope Tree flashing on the arena had already entered his heart.

A voice told him: That is his magic!

Super Speed ​​Gale Flying Flash Combo Ultimate Flash!

Nawaki patted Minato on the shoulder.

This kid is amazing!

Just now, after he used the Flying Thunder God Technique, Minato was able to lock onto his location the moment he appeared—his reaction speed and dynamic vision are extremely strong.

You see, ever since he learned the Flying Thunder God Technique, these two questions have been troubling him.

Therefore, when he uses it frequently, it is always a teleportation to a pre-set location.

Because if he teleports randomly, his reaction time will be too slow, which will give the enemy an opportunity to take advantage of him.

Of course, the pre-planned transfers follow a pattern, and experienced enemies can find loopholes.

But it's okay, Nawaki learned Flying Thunder God Technique mainly to escape, so it's not a big problem.

"Could you teach me this technique, Rope Tree Bro?" Minato looked at him expectantly.

"This... is a bit troublesome." Nawaki scratched his head sheepishly.

This was a technique developed by my second grandfather, but because it was a forbidden technique, it was handed over to the village long ago, and even his family didn't have a copy.

He was only able to learn it thanks to the special permission of the third generation.

"Haha, it's okay!" Minato Namikaze instantly understood what he meant and nonchalantly comforted him, "This kind of technique must be very difficult to learn. Maybe I can't learn it at all."

Rope Tree felt rather embarrassed by what he said.

Both boys were cheerful and lively, and they quickly became inseparable.

"Oh, so your dream is to become Hokage too!" Nawaki asked with delight.

Minato Namikaze nodded vigorously.

A leaf that doesn't aspire to be Hokage isn't a good leaf!

Turns out he's just like me, no wonder I liked him from the start.

Rope Tree thought to himself.

Similar personalities, the same dreams, and even the ability to teleport – he's practically another version of myself!

Mom, I've found my brother!

Nawaki pulled Minato into his arms.

"Minato, since you want to become Hokage, I must introduce you to someone!"

"Is he also a partner who shares the same dream?"

"More or less!"

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"Let's congratulate Yang Xiang on becoming a Chunin!" Uchiha Kagami raised his glass in celebration.

Mikoto Uchiha quickly filled Yang Xiang's glass with juice.

"I knew Yang Xiang was the strongest."

Yang Xiang quickly took the cup: "Thank you everyone. Cong Yun also did very well."

Kurama Murakumo silently finished the juice in his glass.

Don't even mention it—his first battle with his "eating escape" technique ended in a crushing defeat.

My teammates are useless.

He was frantically buffing Hozuki Mangetsu from behind, but all that guy could do was wail.

A complete loser.

He's so angry!

While Uchiha Kagami's team was celebrating Yang Xiang's promotion to Chunin at a barbecue restaurant, two people also had a historic meeting in the shadows of the corner outside the restaurant.

"I can't believe in the Senju clan, and I'm sure you feel the same way." Danzo stepped out from the shadows and looked at Uchiha Fugaku in front of him.

Fugaku didn't speak, but just looked out at the window of the barbecue restaurant—where his sweetheart was pouring drinks for someone else.

"Are you just going to stand by and watch your sweetheart be taken away by someone else, and do nothing? That's not the way of the Uchiha."

Fugaku finally turned to look at Danzo, a disdainful smile on his face.

"Elder Danzo, you underestimate the Uchiha clan."

"As long as the Uchiha can maintain a good relationship with the Senju, Yang Xiang will undoubtedly become the next Hokage."

"There's no need to sow discord here. A mere woman is not worth as much as the interests of my people."

Danzo clapped his hands.

"Impressive. He truly deserves to be the leader of the younger generation of the Uchiha clan."

"Unfortunately, while you think this way, others may not. Can you guarantee that Yang Xiang shares the same thoughts? That he'd so easily hand over his life to someone else?"

"You don't think Yang Xiang is as kind as Lord Hashirama, do you? You should have experienced his ruthlessness firsthand. The distrust between the Senju and Uchiha will never change."

Fugaku lost interest in continuing the conversation and turned to leave.

"You don't need to worry about that. My eyes will tell me what will happen in the future."

Danzo watched his departing figure and slowly spoke:

"Yes... The Sharingan, a power capable of overturning the ninja world, shouldn't be used for such meaningless compromises."

"Fugaku, you have enough power to bring peace to the Uchiha clan and Konoha. Believe in yourself—you can become Hokage without Yang Xiang."

"I can support you."

Fugaku stopped abruptly and turned around in disbelief.

Is this old guy... acting?

I don't even have that much confidence in myself.

And you support the Uchiha? Don't be ridiculous—you've been the one targeting the Uchiha all along!

Aren't you afraid the second generation will crawl out of his coffin and knock you on the head?

I, Fugaku Uchiha, am only weaker than Yang Xiang, not dumber.

Fugaku moved close to Danzo, staring directly into his single eye, and then lashed out with a black elbow.

Don't try to fool me, you old fool!

That's a cheap trick; you can fool my son with it! Ha!

Damn Uchiha brat!

Danzo covered his eyes, forcing himself to suppress his anger.

He also needs to cooperate with Fugaku.

Love me, don't elbow me, listen to me!