Chapter 158 Only Fists Can Wake You Up
Minato and Jiraiya had barely returned to Konoha when advisors came knocking on their door.
However, unlike before, this time only Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu were present, while Akimichi Torifu was not.
Having only briefly heard about what had happened, Minato and Jiraiya were both dumbfounded, their faces filled with disbelief.
"I knew those two looked exactly like the two Hokage I'd seen in the photos! I can't believe they really are them!"
Jiraiya sighed:
"Using a secret technique to travel to the underworld, find the two Hokage, and then summon their souls to the human world, all to gain their support and compete to become Hokage..."
"This is too dramatic!
I wonder if Souji will agree to let me write it into a novel?"
"Stop talking nonsense!
This is not the time for jokes!"
Both Mitokado and Utatane glared fiercely at Jiraiya.
Jiraiya gave an awkward smile and stopped joking.
"Alright, so the two former Hokage will provide support, while the old man of the Third Hokage will remain neutral, is that how it is?"
Even so, do you two still think Minato is the better choice?
"That's right."
Utatane, who was turning over a new room, immediately nodded and said:
"Sarutobi is not taking sides, Akimichi is also hesitant, and as for Danzo, we don't know either."
"However, after careful consideration, we still feel that Minato is more suitable."
"But your teacher, the Second Hokage, chose to support Souji, didn't he?"
Jiraiya asked.
"Both the first and second generations have said that their support is their decision and they will not force us to follow suit."
At this moment, Mitokado Homura adjusted his glasses and spoke up:
"Even if the teacher asked us to, we might refuse... In our view, the change that Souji is pursuing is too big and too unrealistic."
"It's not just us; most people in Konoha feel the same way now.
Just like I told you before, what everyone wants is to continue the prosperity that has always existed, rather than risk making changes."
"So, Minato, everyone's hopes are pinned on you."
The two advisors, Mitokado and Utatane, looked at Minato with resolute eyes.
However, Minato did not immediately agree. Instead, he asked seriously:
"Even if the ninja world itself is constantly at war, it doesn't matter, as long as Konoha can prosper, right?"
"I think… Souji-nii's idea is right.
If we continue to follow the old square pattern, the endless war will never end, and every major battle will result in the deaths of countless people…"
"..."
The two advisors looked at him and answered in a calm tone:
"The ideas and theories may indeed be better from the Souji, but we can't just take the risk of implementing such a big change based on an idea that sounds good."
"According to the plan the Souji mentioned, it is to abolish all the daimyo.
Once it is done, there is no turning back.
If the subsequent development is different from the expected result, and something goes wrong, then whether it is ninjas or ordinary people, everything will fall into chaos."
"We just don't want to gamble with such high stakes."
Mitokado looked at him and sighed softly:
"So it seems you agree with Souji's idea after all!"
"Yes, personally, I think his idea is correct.
Rather than maintaining the status quo at the cost of constant war, it would be better to change things at their root!" Minato replied.
"So, what should we do if things don't go as expected?"
"There are more people who want the status quo to be maintained, and you have to live up to their expectations, Watergate!"
After the two advisors finished speaking, they stood up.
"The vote of confidence is scheduled for three days from now.
We will do our best to win more supporters for you.
You also need to work hard and not let everyone down."
After saying that, the two left.
Minato clenched his fists, looking conflicted, clearly in a difficult position.
Jiraiya took a sip of hot tea and sighed:
"I never imagined things would turn out so complicated."
"So?
Are you going to listen to what these two old guys are saying and become Hokage to fulfill those people's expectations?"
"I...I don't know either."
Minato shook his head slightly and answered with difficulty.
When carrying out missions and fighting the enemy on the battlefield, he always remained steadfast in his will.
Whether the situation was favorable or difficult, he could calmly face it, take decisive action, and make informed decisions.
But this requirement that he doesn't need to fight is putting him in an unprecedented predicament.
"I think maintaining the status quo is wrong, but both advisors say that many people are placing their hopes on me…"
Minato looked up and sighed.
"I can't help but respond to everyone's expectations..."
"I'm telling you...
You shouldn't force yourself to meet other people's expectations, right?"
Jiraiya said in a rather irritable tone:
"I wouldn't care so much.
What other people want is their business.
Why should I satisfy them?"
"But..."
Just then, a woman's voice rang out, shouting:
"Jiraiya-sensei is right!"
Minato and Jiraiya looked in the direction of the sound and saw Kushina Uzumaki standing there with her arms crossed, her long red hair flowing, and a look of dissatisfaction on her face.
Knowing that Minato had returned, Kushina once again bound the ANBU ninjas who were monitoring her and came to meet Minato.
I couldn't meet with the two advisors earlier, so I hid.
Now that they've left, Kushina immediately comes out.
"Kushina..."
"Why worry about other people so much!
Small things are fine, but how can we care about other people's opinions when it comes to something so important?"
"No, but..."
"Whoosh!"
Kushina strode over and gave Minato a light punch on the chest.
"Ah!"
Minato let out a scream, and Jiraiya quickly turned his head away, pretending not to see it.
"I will not allow Kushina Uzumaki to like such an unremarkable man!"
"There's no other way, looks like I'll have to use my fists to bring you to your senses..."
"No, no, no, what are you saying..."
"Ada da da da da!"
Kushina unleashed a powerful Hundred Crack Fist at Minato with both fists!
Minato was severely beaten on the spot.
Jiraiya lowered his head, looking at the tea in his cup, seemingly contemplating life.
He completely ignored Minato's miserable state, pretending not to see or hear anything.
Kushina earned the nickname "Red-Hot-Blooded Habanero" among the ninja academy children because of her violent attacks when she was a child.
Even after growing up, although her violent nature remained unchanged, and Kakashi and Obito suffered a lot at her hands, the frequency of her outbursts was much less than when she was a child.
It's been a long time since we've seen someone go all out like this.
Having suffered a brutal beating, Minato lay on the ground, his body twitching slightly.
Kushina took a few deep breaths and asked:
"How are you?
Are you awake now?"
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