The God Of Shinobi

Chapter 41 Asking for Time

Hokage Office

Minato sat on the chair while pointing his chair at the large window in the back, so that he could stare at the village from there.

The flashback

Anko and the other shinobi recalled the incident. ‘’You will be a little surprised because of this. The animal that Naruto calls through Kuchiyose's jutsu is Kyuubi.’’

’’Not them Yondaime-sama, but it was Naruto who discovered my existence first,’’ Anko replied.

‘’If it is not wrong, then Hatake Kakashi shouted that he could only last for 2 minutes and could not hold it any longer. Shortly thereafter, Naruto appeared. Moreover, when Naruto appeared, he looked different,’’ Anko replied.

‘’At first we thought it was the same animal that Yondaime-sama and Legendary Sannin had, Jiraiya-sama. But, after seeing a different color, we realized that it was not the frog we used to see" Anko said.

Sandaime looked at the silent Minato. ‘’He can find the whereabouts of Anko Mitarashi who is hiding. Remain calm strategizing in desperate situations, then use Henge Jutsu in Kuchiyose so that no one realizes the Kuchiyose animal he summoned was a frog holding a sword. If the three children saw him, they would think how could your Kuchiyose and Sannin Jiraiya's animals be there.’’

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‘’Why do you always ask Sage Mode? It's a trend, huh?’’ ask Naruto.

‘’Before something happened. I'll give you 2 choices. First, if Naruto admits it, the boy must be handed over to the lab to be traced. Second, if Naruto dodges to answer, then ... as the Fourth Hokage, you should have him leave this village,’’ Sandaime said.

Minato flinched and regained his composure.

‘’I know this is heavy, but for the sake of the safety of the village, we must do our best. No one knows what Iwagakure shinobi have put into Naruto. What if the one inside Naruto suddenly lost control and caused the boy to create destruction?’’ ask Sandaime.

‘’I understand. I brought him here, so I'll be in charge of Naruto. Shitsurei shimasu(Excuse me).’’

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‘’But, but, I can say this first mission is very memorable. The three of them have their own advantages. I'm so happy to be part of your team's squad dattebayo,’’ Naruto's smile displays a row of his teeth.

After recalling all that, Minato only let out a long sigh.

‘’Yondaime-sama?’’

Minato looked back and looked up. ‘’Sandaime-sama? Moushiwake arimasen for not realizing your arrival.’’

‘’Yondaime-sama looks to think of something seriously, it seems like you have already talked to Naruto, yes?’’ ask Sandaime.

‘’Iya,’’ replied Minato.

‘’Then, does the child shy away from answering her again?’’ ask Sandaime.

Minato was silent for a moment. It was hard to tell the old man in front of him.

However, seeing the 4th Hokage was just silent, making Sandaime understand.

‘’Good. I assume Yondaime-sama's residence is yes. In that case, have you given the decision?’’ ask Sandaime.

Minato's hands clenched. ‘’Sandaime-sama, give me time to think about it for a moment before making a definite decision.’’

Sandaime. ‘’I will wait for Yondaime-sama's decision until tonight. But I'll remind you one more time. Now that you are a Hokage, the whole village is your responsibility. You have to put aside personal feelings for the sake of the village.’’

Minato was silent as he stared at the floor calmly as usual. ‘’I understand.’’

‘’God shitsurei shimasu(Then I excuse you),’’ Sandaime said.

Naruto, Minato said inwardly as he stared at the door.