Naruto: Long Live Hokage's

Chapter 138: Student Exchange Program

"Student exchange?" Sarutobi seemed confused, and he did not seem to understand what it meant.

Masahiko nodded with a smile, “Ya. It is a system of exchange between two schools. The goal is for everyone to be able to communicate and make progress in helping each other!”

This was the method Masahiko had devised to be able to send Kushina to Konoha. After he finally found Minato, he began to think about it. In the end, he thought that this was the best way.

Hiruzen was silent for a moment, “That is, this student exchange system will be applied between Konoha Ninja Academy and Uzumaki Ninja Academy?”

“Yes, this will not only strengthen the relationship between Konoha and Uzumaki but will also allow us to exchange advanced teaching methods with each other.” Masahiko explains endlessly.

Hiruzen looked stunned for a long time, then he shook his head bitterly.

“Advanced teaching method..” Obviously, the Uzumaki clan teaching method is not so feasible.

Masahiko's face stiffened, then he hurriedly nodded, “Yes, yes, I know. So which value should we choose?”

Masahiko hesitated, “I think we should only choose one from each class for the experiment. And we do not need to choose students who have graduated this year.”

Hiruzen sighed helplessly, then nodded in agreement, "Older Masahiko, I need some time to pick some."

Masahiko nodded, “Then I will return as well and choose some. Even though I've trained him a little, he's still not ready.”

Hiruzen nodded, "Relax, Elder Masahiko, Mr. Mito will not agree either."

"Well, it's okay, I'll go back and pick up the students!"

“Older Masahiko, wait a minute!” Hiruzen quickly stopped, looking puzzled.

At first glance Masahiko knew that he wanted to ask about Danzo's recent condition.

"He seems unstable, but more emotional than physical, but I think you already know about it."

Hiruzen looked puzzled at that moment, "Then why don't you try to stop him?"

Masahiko shook his head, “He is a hero of Konoha now. I'm in no hurry, as long as he doesn't try to hurt the village, I'm fine with that. ”

"But I already warned him, if he dares to injure Senju, I will kill him personally!" Masahiko hesitated for a moment, then added, "Uchiha too!"

Masahiko did not wait for Hiruzen's reply and flew straight to Uzumaki Village.

The student exchange system is unexpectedly hindered by Nanako.

“Sensei, why did you send Kushina to Konoha?”

Masahiko looked at Nanako dumbfoundedly. He was in a hurry to make the best plan to send Kushina to Konoha, but he did not pause to think about Nanako's feelings or even consider Kushina's wishes.

“I.. Is... Erm...” Masahiko's voice was so doubtful that it sounded like stuttering; he really did not know what to say.

Nanako noticed that, and she suddenly calmed down. He knew that Masahiko would not harm Kushina.

“Sensei, do you think Kushina would be better off in Konoha than staying in Uzumaki?”

Masahiko sighed, then explained, “Who knows what is good or bad for him? But I think since we are doing this student exchange system, we should show our best side to Konoha.”

In the end, Masahiko chose such an explanation rather than telling the truth.

“In four or five years, Kushina will graduate and will return to us. Konoha will not send exchange students from Uzumaki to fight in their battles!”

Nanako looked hesitant but still did not respond.

Masahiko also felt helpless. If her grandmother had not let her go, she would not have forced Kushina away just like that! However, his silence was enough for him to continue his plan. Masahiko personally selects talented students from each class and prepares to send them to Konoha in the second semester.

After the selection, Masahiko received a notice that Konoha had also sent out a list of students who were exchanged.

The name and information of the first student made Masahiko a little happy.

“Sarutobi Shinnosuke, second class. The eldest son of the Third Hokage. Nature Chakra: Earth, Fire.”.

(T/N: This is Hiruzen's eldest son, not Asuma, but Konohamaru's father, who is not mentioned in the Anime. The author chose the name Shinnosuke for her, which is also the name of the protagonist Crayon Shin-chan.)

"This is a gift from heaven!"

Masahiko ran quickly to look for Nanako, and she immediately gave the file to him.

“Listen, Hiruzen sent his son, so we have to show our sincerity as well! Kushina should go.”

Nanako shook her head, smiling, "Okay, Sensei ..."

As she peaked, Kushina rushed in.

"Grandfather, you're here!"

Masahiko nodded with a smile, "Kushina, are you done with school?" Kushina is now a first-year student at Uzumaki Academy.

Kushina subconsciously shook her head, then she quickly nodded.

Masahiko couldn't help but feel confused, "It's just noon, why didn't anyone tell me that school only takes half a day?"

Nanako next said helplessly, "Kushina, you skipped class again."

Kushina's face flushed red, “School is boring, and I already told you that I want to go to Konoha..”.

Masahiko did not expect Kushina to take the initiative to go to Konoha. Does he think that Konoha is a bit more lively?

Nanako sighed, then said: “Oke, I will let you go, but you must not lose your patience in Konoha as you do here. Careful, no..”

This sentence was followed by all kinds of granny scolding, which Masahiko did not notice.

After a while, Nanako finally felt satisfied.

Masahiko then smiled and said, “Why are you so hard on Kushina? The character is exactly the same as you were when you were a kid. Don't you remember the time when you splashed that water on me?”

"Grandfather! You splashed a pot of water on Grandpa? ” exciting Kushina.

Nanako recalled and could not help but laugh, “Well, I didn't know many things back then. But I'm old now, I have to take care of Kushina, I don't know how much time is left for me.”

Masahiko was stunned, "Hey, don't talk like this, you're fine." He said then quickly tried to shift the topic, which began to feel heavy on his chest, "It's settled, Kushina will be sent as an exchange student to Konoha."

Nanako no longer objected, and Masahiko sent a list of exchanges to Konoha.

Masahiko felt relieved now that the plot had finally returned to its tracks.

“I really had to give a burnt offering to the gods ..” Masahiko sneered while walking, then he glanced again at the exchange student list.

“First Class, exchange student, Namikaze Minato?”

Masahiko's face stiffened, is this some kind of joke? He finally managed to send Kushina to Konoha, and now Hiruzen sent Minato to Uzumaki.

"No God, not like this ..."

Two days later.

In the Hokage Building, Hiruzen was dealing with some affairs when suddenly Anbu appeared.

“Hokage-Sama, we have received a reply from Uzumaki Village regarding the exchange student list!”

Hiruzen raised his head, "What did Elder Masahiko say?"

“She rejected one of the children, first year, Namikaze Minato.”

Sarutobi was stunned, "Is there a problem with the child?"

The anbu hesitated before he slowly spoke, "Older Masahiko replied with just two words ..." The Anbu paused for a moment, "The Girl Refuses!"

Hiruzen's face stiffened, “As I thought, the boy was too blond, yes...”.