Naruto: From the capture of the main family to the behind-the-scenes mastermind

Chapter 44 We are companions!

After hearing what Minato said, Jiraiya looked at Hinata Yu and muttered, "I heard that you chose guards from the Hyuga and Uchiha clans. He must be one of them."

"Yes, Yu is very strong. Together with me, he defeated the Seven Ninja Swordsmen."

"Oh, you cleaned up those troublesome guys?" Jiraiya raised his eyebrows and looked at Hinata Yu in surprise, "That's pretty impressive."

For two days, without any channels to obtain information, we still didn't know that Yu had the information about Flying Thunder God.

Thinking of this, the smile on Minato's face became more prominent, "Yu has already learned Flying Thunder God. With the two of us together, no one can stop us."

Jiraiya, who was originally just surprised that the Hyuga branch had such strength, widened his eyes, "A second user of Flying Thunder God?"

"My mastery of Flying Thunder God has not yet reached the level of the Fourth Generation, but with the vision of the Byakugan, long-distance transfer has certain advantages." Hinata Yu explained calmly.

Two Flying Thunder Gods, one of whom is from the Hyuga clan, and the enemy has no intelligence yet... Jiraiya nodded thoughtfully, "Well, since you are not unprepared, I won't say anything."

"You are the Hokage now, and I will just act as a jonin and follow your orders."

He smiled widely and joked, "Speaking of which, I really want to see Orochimaru's expression. He is the person who is most likely to compete with you for the position of Hokage. Seeing the words "Fourth Hokage" behind you, I'm afraid he must have complicated feelings."

"I heard from the Third Hokage that it was because Orochimaru gave up competing for the position of Hokage that I was able to take over smoothly." Minato shook his head.

Jiraiya was stunned and scratched his head.

"I really don't know that. Orochimaru didn't even tell me."

Jiraiya frowned slightly when he recalled how he had shown off Minato in front of Orochimaru and the latter had looked so calm.

Would Orochimaru have laughed at him behind his back?
Even though he was thick-skinned, he still felt a little embarrassed...

Shaking his head, Jiraiya threw away the uncomfortable thoughts, and looked at Hinata Yu again, and said with emotion: "There are so many talented people in the village now. Looking at you, it feels like we, the three ninjas, are about to retire from the era."

Hinata Yu shook his head: "My strength still needs to be improved. I am far from reaching the level of Senior Jiraiya."

There is no doubt about Jiraiya's strength. Even without any intelligence, he was able to fight against Six Paths Pain like that. Assuming his combat power was not destroyed, the opponent's strength was one of the best in the ninja world.

"That's right, teacher, you are still very young, and there are still many things I need to learn."

Minato chuckled, ending the topic, looking at the map on the table, and said, "Let's talk about how to deal with those two jinchūriki now."

……

"Do you have any ideas, Yu?"

After Jiraiya left, Minato looked at Hinata Yu, who had not given any suggestions during the meeting, and sighed.

"It's just the two of us. As friends, we can always talk, right?"

Originally, I wanted to use this opportunity to bring Hinata Yu into the core of the village, but I didn't expect the latter to not even give any suggestions.

Hinata Yu pointed to his forehead and said, "I have already talked to Lady Tsunade. Even if the caged bird technique has been cracked, you shouldn't openly let me participate in some decision-making."

Namikaze Minato was stunned and said helplessly:
"You know, am I being too obvious?"

Hinata Yu did not answer this question and continued:

"Your thinking is out of line with the Hokage's way of thinking. Between the two choices of a powerful Hyuga branch family and offending the Hyuga main family and losing the support of the Hyuga clan in the future, you should choose the latter."

"……maybe."

Minato was silent for a moment, then smiled a sunny, gloomy smile.

"But... we are companions!" "I can't watch my companions live with false faces, rarely smile, ignore them, and ignore them!"

"I will change. Tsunade-senpai has laid the foundation for me. I will change Hinata!"

"..."

Looking at Minato's unwavering eyes, Hinata Yu sighed, "I understand, but don't let me participate in some decisions before you change."

Although many of Minato's concepts and ideas were different from his, he respected Minato's will and character.

However, there is no need for you to change.

With the vision effect of Hyuga Mingyu still in effect, this Evil World Ninja, holding a scroll in his hand, slowly retreated into the coffin that suddenly appeared.

In that scroll… were 28 pairs of glares from the main clan, all the glares from the main clan except Hiashi and his wife!

"Okay." Minato agreed and smiled, "Then let's talk about it. You won't object, right? What do you think about this war?"

Hinata Yu: "The Third Mizukage of Kirigakure has put all of Kirigakure's future on the line this time. There must be voices of opposition within. Rumors can weaken their combat effectiveness."

Minato said thoughtfully: "How about spreading the news that the Third Mizukage was under an illusion? He even let a Hyuga clan ninja say this in front of Kirigakure. As a Kage, his behavior is too irrational."

He is gentle only towards his companions. If it can reduce the casualties in the village, he will not use any means to deal with the enemy.

Treating the enemy with kindness is a betrayal to the title of Hokage and the ninjas of the village!

"……feasible."

It's not even feasible. When a Hyuga ninja uses his Byakugan to see into the mind of the Third Mizukage, he will find that he is truly controlled by an illusion.

Did you read the script too?

Glancing at Minato strangely, somewhat surprised that he immediately connected it to illusion, Hinata Yu continued: "But in this way, the Third Mizukage cannot move. It is best to keep him as a target for rumors and attacks."

"I will arrange this matter." Minato nodded, "The Root has spies in Kirigakure who can serve as an aid."

Since the Hokage came to the front line in person, the command of each unit would naturally fall into his hands. Just now, Jiraiya took the initiative to put himself in the subordinate position because he didn't want to make things difficult for Minato.

After all, respecting teachers has always been Konoha's "fine tradition". If Jiraiya didn't say it himself, it would be difficult for Minato to command him.

As for the Root... Danzo himself didn't want Konoha to lose the war, so some manpower had already been handed over to him.

"Um……"

Having decided on this matter, Minato frowned and remained silent.

Seeing this, Hinata Yu didn't use honorifics this time and asked directly: "Are you worried about anything else?"

Minato was somewhat happy about Hinata Yu's change of tone, and did not hide it, "What do you think of the Root? Or rather... do you think their existence is necessary?"

The other party kept using honorifics, which made him feel that the other party was deliberately keeping a distance.

Hinata Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, "You want to attack Danzo?"

"No, it was the third generation who wanted to pave the way for me."

Sighing slightly, Minato turned his gaze to the door of the command room and said in a complicated tone, "Konoha should have been controlled by Danzo."

There were some things that the Third Hokage did not hide from him. After all, now... he was the Hokage!

(End of this chapter)