Arisu's gaze finally fell on Minato Namikaze, and his tone was gentle.
"Minato, are you willing to become the Seventh Hokage?"
Arisu had long seen the hesitation in Minato's eyes.
It wasn't rejection of the position of Hokage, but concern over their teacher-student relationship. He was afraid others would say he had taken a shortcut.
But Arisu knew better than anyone that although Minato Namikaze was a modest gentleman with a warm personality, he still had ambitions and aspirations.
He wasn't someone without desires.
"If you're willing, just say it."
Arisu's voice sank slightly, breaking the brief silence.
Tsunade crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow at the uneasy Minato, speaking with her usual straightforwardness.
"What are you acting shy for? Your teacher isn't an outsider."
Beside her, Kushina's eyes lit up. She quietly clenched her fist against her chest, her cheeks turning red with excitement.
The person she loved becoming Hokage and becoming the light that protected Konoha, nothing could make her prouder than that.
After all, he was her boyfriend.
Hiruzen Shinnosuke nodded secretly and breathed a sigh of relief.
Compared to letting an outsider sit in that position, having his own classmate do it naturally made him feel more at ease.
Besides, he and Minato had a good relationship.
Sakumo Hatake also nodded slightly, approval in his eyes.
On the battlefields of the Third Great Ninja War, he had witnessed the strength and sense of responsibility of the "Yellow Flash" with his own eyes.
This young man truly deserved the title of Hokage.
Everyone's eyes gathered on him. Minato Namikaze took a deep breath.
At this point, continuing to hesitate would betray the title of "Yellow Flash," and even more, it would betray his teacher's trust and the village's expectations.
Minato suddenly raised his head. All hesitation had left his eyes, leaving only firm determination.
He bowed solemnly.
"Teacher! I am willing!"
"Good! Well said!"
Seeing this, Arisu clapped his hands in satisfaction. His voice spread throughout the Hokage's office.
"Good! Then Konoha's Seventh Hokage will be Minato Namikaze!"
"The inauguration ceremony will be held in five months."
Looking at his spirited disciple, Arisu added, "During these five months, you'll follow me and familiarize yourself with the Hokage's daily affairs and decision-making process. Make thorough preparations."
Minato Namikaze straightened his back, his eyes extremely serious.
"This disciple will not disappoint Teacher's trust or Konoha's expectations!"
"Good. You can all leave now. Oh right, Tsunade stays. There are still some matters I need to discuss with you.", Arisu said.
Tsunade raised an eyebrow, and the corners of her mouth curled up.
Minato and the others immediately took their leave.
When only Arisu and Tsunade remained in the office, Arisu coughed lightly.
"Anbu, withdraw as well. Leave only Tsunade and me on this floor. I like peace and quiet. I don't need protection."
In an instant, all the Anbu on the floor withdrew.
Once no one was left, Tsunade walked toward Arisu with seductive eyes, taking off her coat as she walked.
"Tsunade, I really do have something important. It's about Konoha's medical reforms.", Arisu called out helplessly, trying to stop her.
But Tsunade didn't stop.
"I don't care. I've wanted to do an office scene for a long time. I've wanted to do it once in the Hokage building for ages..."
At this moment, Tsunade was completely controlled by her lower half.
———
"Lord Hokage, there are still many supporters of Danzo among the Uchiha hawks. They intend to overthrow Konoha, continue the war, and support Danzo."
Uchiha Fugaku came to the Hokage's office to report.
Arisu nodded slightly.
It seemed he had encountered the same Uchiha problem as in the original story.
"Just stabilize the Uchiha properly.", Arisu said with his fingers interlocked.
Uchiha Fugaku frowned tightly, "I'm afraid that if they rebel..."
Upon hearing this, Arisu frowned.
"If the Uchiha really rebel, then for Konoha's sake, I can only kill all the rebelling Uchiha."
"I understand."
Uchiha Fugaku nodded with a pale face.
"You, as clan head, should also pay attention.", Arisu looked at Uchiha Fugaku and said.
Arisu didn't really want to wipe out the Uchiha clan.
He was simply making Uchiha Fugaku understand the consequences.
In short, they could rebel, but not during his term.
The rest could be left to Minato.
These troublesome matters should be handed over to Minato.
Just as Uchiha Fugaku was about to speak again...
"Lord Hokage..."
Beep! Beep! Beep!
A ringing sound suddenly echoed.
Arisu smiled, "Oh, time to get off work."
"If there's anything else, talk about it tomorrow."
After saying that, Arisu directly tossed the Hokage hat onto the coat rack, then stood up and left.
"Fugaku, I'm heading out first."
Arisu left with a smile.
Uchiha Fugaku's expression almost broke. Then he sighed helplessly.
———
Arisu walked all the way from the center of Konoha to the outskirts.
The house he and Tsunade had bought was large, and it was impossible to buy one that big near the center of Konoha.
When he arrived at the front door,
the door suddenly swung open from the inside with a bang.
Tsunade stood at the entrance with her hands on her waist. Her long blonde hair hung loosely, and there was a triumphant look on her face.
"You're back?"
"Perfect. I have something important to announce."
Tsunade stepped forward, hugged Arisu, and directly stuffed a white stick into his arms.
"Husband, look."
Arisu instinctively caught it.
Looking down, he saw two bright red lines clearly printed on it.
"Pregnant..."
Arisu pretended to be surprised, his mind going blank for three seconds.
In fact, he had known long ago.
"You..."
"What do you mean, 'you'?"
Tsunade stepped forward and slapped Arisu on the shoulder.
"I'm pregnant. You're going to be a father."
"Did you hear me clearly?"
Arisu smiled broadly, "Really?!"
"No kidding!"
Tsunade rolled her eyes and grabbed his face, rubbing it hard.
"Would I joke with you about something like this?"
"I can examine myself. It's absolutely true."
Arisu bent slightly and touched Tsunade's stomach.
Many complicated emotions flashed through his eyes.
His powerful senses could clearly feel that inside was his own bloodline.
For over a thousand years, he had never had children.
Mainly because he had always believed he could live forever, and that everyone was just a passing companion for a stage of life.
Because Arisu could keep living.
But family, children, lovers, and friends all had limits.
Now, as time passed, Arisu himself wanted to experience new things.
Perhaps raising a descendant wasn't unacceptable after all.
Arisu suddenly realized that if his child was born at this point in time, then they would belong to the same generation as the two protagonists, Naruto and Sasuke.
He wondered whether his child would be able to surpass Naruto and Sasuke.
"Husband, what are you daydreaming about?", Tsunade asked with a smile.
Arisu smiled, "Nothing. I was thinking about what kind of talent our child will have..."
"It'll definitely be strong. Neither of us is weak. Actually, I don't even plan on letting the child become a ninja.", Tsunade gently stroked her stomach as she spoke.
Because of Nawaki's death, and because of the Great Ninja War, Tsunade felt that being a ninja was too dangerous.