Because Minato Namikaze was about to become the Fourth Hokage, Uzumaki Kushina had an extra meal.
Shindai sat on a chair, chowing down on his food, while Uzumaki Kushina excitedly chatted with Minato Namikaze, and Pakura listened while eating.
Uzumaki Kushina sighed, "It's truly wonderful. When I first arrived in Konoha, I even dreamed of becoming Konoha's first female Hokage. Now that Minato, you've become Hokage, it's like my dream has come true."
Minato Namikaze was very happy to see Uzumaki Kushina so joyful.
After swallowing the food in his mouth, Shindai said, "That's not going to work, Sister Kushina, you can't become Hokage."
Uzumaki Kushina glared at Shindai, "Hmm? Why? Are you looking down on me?"
Afraid of getting beaten, Shindai quickly shook his head and said, "No way, I wouldn't dare look down on Sister Kushina. However, Sister Kushina, after you marry Lord Minato, you'll have a chance."
"Oh? Why is that?"
Not only Uzumaki Kushina, but Minato Namikaze and Pakura also looked at Shindai with curiosity.
Shindai counted on his fingers and said, "Look, first, Lord Hashirama, the First Hokage, founded Konoha. The Second Hokage was Lord Tobirama, Lord Hashirama's younger brother. Lord Third Hokage was Lord Tobirama's disciple, and Lord Minato is Lord Third Hokage's grand-disciple.
Following this pattern, only those with connections can become Hokage. So, according to this logic, Sister Kushina, you have to become Lord Minato's wife to have a chance at becoming Hokage."
Uzumaki Kushina and Pakura pondered this carefully.
It sounded like it actually made some sense.
Minato Namikaze saw that Uzumaki Kushina and Pakura were actually considering Shindai's words and said helplessly, "You guys actually fell for Shindai's twisted logic. Hokage-sama must have recognized my abilities, which is why he's entrusting Konoha to me. It has nothing to do with whether I'm Hokage-sama's grand-disciple.
If that were the case, wouldn't Master Jiraiya or Lord Orochimaru be more suitable to become Hokage than me?"
Uzumaki Kushina and Pakura thought about it again.
Minato Namikaze's words also made some sense.
Shindai pouted, not caring if they didn't believe him.
Looking at the original timeline, the Fifth Generation Hokage was Tsunade, the granddaughter of Senju Hashirama and a disciple of Hiruzen Sarutobi; the Sixth Hokage was Kakashi, a disciple of Minato Namikaze; and the Seventh Hokage, Uzumaki Naruto, goes without saying.
Minato Namikaze said to Uzumaki Kushina, "Kushina, after I take over as Hokage, let's find a time to have our wedding."
Uzumaki Kushina's face immediately turned red, "You, why did you suddenly bring that up?"
Minato Namikaze asked in confusion, "Eh? Didn't we already agree? To get married after the war ends?"
Pakura sighed. Uzumaki Kushina was just shy; couldn't he see that?
Shindai said Minato Namikaze was a master at flirting, but he didn't seem like it.
Uzumaki Kushina rolled her eyes. If she didn't know Minato Namikaze so well, her hair would be standing on end right now.
Shindai asked curiously, "Where will the wedding be held then? The Hokage Building?"
Minato Namikaze shook his head, "Kushina and I plan to have a low-key wedding. We'll just invite some close friends and family to witness it."
"I see."
Shindai stroked his chin. Minato Namikaze was becoming Hokage, and his wedding with Uzumaki Kushina was about to take place, which meant little Naruto would be born soon.
Uzumaki Naruto... that would be so much fun!
Shindai's eyes gradually lit up.
But Shindai's newly bright eyes immediately dimmed again.
Shindai glanced at Minato Namikaze and Uzumaki Kushina, who were discussing who to invite to the wedding. This meant that the Nine-Tailed incident was also approaching.
However... since Obito hadn't been led astray, perhaps the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox Incident wouldn't happen?
But he couldn't be sure; it was possible someone else had replaced Obito.
He couldn't be complacent, otherwise, if problems arose, he would just have to stand by and watch.
Anyway, so much had already been changed, changing a little more... should be harmless... right?
But, the Nine-Tailed! When facing a guy of the Nine-Tailed's caliber, his small body would be gone with one slap, wouldn't it?
As for the Tailed Beast Ball, if he were hit by it, he definitely wouldn't feel any pain, since the person would be gone instantly.
Pakura noticed Shindai's expression and asked in confusion, "Shindai, what's wrong?"
Shindai shook his head, "Nothing much, I was just thinking that if Lord Minato and Sister Kushina's wedding is held like this, it'll be hard for me to pack food in bags."
Pakura's forehead was covered in black lines, "Can you not be so shameless!"
Shindai said indifferently, "Shameless about what? This is called saving food."
Shindai shoveled a mouthful of rice, thinking about countermeasures in his mind. He still had to rely on his old trade; technology changes life.
He'd discuss it with Orochimaru then; maybe he'd get some inspiration... Four days passed.
Hiruzen Sarutobi had already received replies from the Hidden Sand Village and Iwagakure.
Since Konoha, as the victor, had chosen to make concessions, the Hidden Sand Village and Iwagakure naturally had no reason to refuse and agreed to re-establish an alliance treaty with Konoha.
Seeing that the matter was settled, Hiruzen Sarutobi called Danzo, Utatane Koharu, and Homura Mitokado.
Inside the meeting room.
Hiruzen Sarutobi handed the alliance treaties from the Hidden Sand Village and Iwagakure to Danzo and the other two for review.
Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado strongly supported Hiruzen Sarutobi's decision, as Konoha indeed needed to recuperate at present.
Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado said to Hiruzen Sarutobi, "You've worked hard, Hiruzen. At least we can breathe a sigh of relief."
Danzo said with great dissatisfaction, "Are you satisfied with such a treaty? You actually acknowledged Iwagakure's actions during the war and gave up the right to demand compensation, just like we lost the war!"
Homura Mitokado asked, "Hiruzen, what do you think?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi replied, "We all know that continuing the war would also be fatal for Konoha. Everyone in the Village is already very tired. This is a concession made for the sake of unity."
Danzo slammed the table, angrily saying, "Many Ninja sacrificed themselves in this war. Doing this is like letting them die in vain!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, "Everyone sacrificed for peace. Now that peace is about to arrive, I cannot let this peace slip away. The responsibility lies with me, the Hokage, and I will take responsibility."
Danzo aggressively questioned, "How do you plan to take responsibility?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice, "I will resign from the position of Third Hokage and pass it on to the Fourth."
Danzo's eyes narrowed, and he asked, "Who do you intend to pass it to?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi squinted at Danzo and said, "You'll know then. Put away your petty schemes, Danzo. It's time for Konoha to be led by a new Hokage, and it's time for us old fellows to retire."
Danzo gritted his teeth and glared at Hiruzen Sarutobi. This was a clear warning.
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