Naruto: Starting with Creating a Genius Persona

Chapter 126 Shinichi will be the best Hokage! (8/10)

Jiraiya turned his head and looked at him.

The master and apprentice stared at each other for a few seconds.

Then, Jiraiya chuckled, scratched his head, and his previous heavy expression instantly vanished: "You brat, you still talk like that..."

Before he could finish speaking, the kitchen door was pushed open.

Kushina came out carrying a large pot of steaming stew, her long red hair swaying gently with her movements. She put the pot on the table, put her hands on her hips, and looked at the two big men in the living room.

"Dinner's ready! Why are you two looking so glum and serious?"

Jiraiya immediately sprang to his feet, his face beaming with a smile: "No, no, we were just discussing the weather! Oh, this dish smells delicious!"

He leaned closer to the pot, the steam hitting his face, and suddenly paused.

"Huh? This is mala tang, isn't it?"

Minato also came over, looked down at the bubbling red oil and various ingredients in the pot, and laughed, "It really is mala tang. Kushina has recently become obsessed with this."

Kushina proudly raised her chin: "How was it? I learned it on purpose! The recipe was actually revealed by Shinichi in the manga appendix. I tried it several times, and this should be the most successful one yet."

Jiraiya picked up a piece of meat with his chopsticks, blew on it, and stuffed it into his mouth. It was so hot he grimaced, but he wouldn't spit it out, mumbling, "Mmm...delicious! So flavorful!"

Kushina couldn't help but laugh at his expression, then, remembering something, she asked, "Jiraiya-sensei knows about mala tang? Weren't you traveling abroad for a while?"

"Of course I know." Jiraiya waved his hand with a smile: "You don't know, Kushina, this stuff has already spread overseas. When I was in the Land of Hot Springs, I could see several shops with signs saying 'True First-Class Mala Tang' on the street."

"Huh? Is it using Shinichi's name?"

Kushina paused for a moment, then frowned. She put down her chopsticks, a look of indignation on her face. "This is piracy, isn't it? Did they pay Shinichi the copyright fee?"

Jiraiya was amused by her sudden seriousness and scratched his head: "Well... I really didn't ask."

"Those people definitely didn't hand it in!" Kushina snorted. "Shinichi painstakingly researched these recipes, and they just use them without permission, and even make money using Shinichi's name! It's outrageous!"

Minato smiled and scooped a spoonful of soup for himself.

"I don't think Shinichi would say anything even if he knew, since Shinichi said in the manga that food brings happiness to people."

Kushina blinked, and the resentment on her face gradually subsided.

"That's true," she muttered, "but I still feel like those people got off easy."

Jiraiya laughed and picked up another piece of food with his chopsticks: "Alright, alright, Shinichi isn't even in a hurry, why are you? Come on, let's eat, this spicy hot pot won't taste good if it gets cold."

Kushina pouted and picked up her chopsticks again.

Meanwhile, at Orochimaru's house.

Under the light, Orochimaru put down the document signed "Special Jonin Shinichi Higashino," and chuckled.

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Orochimaru chuckled softly, stood up, and slowly walked to the window. The night outside was deep, and the lights of Konoha twinkled in the distance.

"Did they foresee the entire course of the war before it even began?"

"Shinichi-kun...

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He muttered to himself, the curve of his lips deepening, his voice carrying a genuine interest.

"Where exactly is your potential? And what other talents do you possess that remain unknown to others?"

"That's really intriguing, hehe..."

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At Tsunade's home, Tsunade put down the documents with a solemn expression, leaned back in her chair, and let out a long sigh.

Exceptional talent and strength, a mature and composed personality, and a forward-thinking strategic vision.

The image of that boy appeared in her mind.

From the unexpected liking I felt when I first saw him at the hospital, to the fierce conflict at the barbecue restaurant, to the treatment of his severely injured arm at the hospital, and later becoming the instructor of Class 10, I watched him grow step by step.

The child never mentioned "becoming Hokage" on his lips, but she knew that the child was always working towards that goal, taking one step at a time, steadily moving forward, without fanfare or fuss, just walking quietly and firmly.

If this child becomes Hokage someday...

This thought suddenly popped into Tsunade's mind.

He will definitely become a great Hokage.

I'm sure I can do a great job.

Tsunade thought to herself.

But the next second, her eyes dimmed.

Naruto....

Nawaki's dream was to become Hokage. The little brat who always followed behind her with a smile, calling her "sister, sister," eventually died on the battlefield, and his remains never returned intact.

Duan's dream was also to become Hokage. That gentle and determined man who said he would protect the village and his comrades fell in front of her, his blood flowing all over the ground, and she could do nothing about it.

They all wanted to become Hokage.

But they were all dead.

"Lady Tsunade!"

A silent voice came from outside the room, interrupting her thoughts: "Dinner's ready!"

Tsunade paused for a moment, then took a deep breath and put the document aside.

"They're here."

On the dining table, a table was laden with steaming hot food.

Tsunade picked up her chopsticks, took a bite of food, but didn't chew it much. Her gaze fell on Shizune's face, and she suddenly spoke.

"Mute".

Shizune looked up and blinked. "Hmm?"

"What do you think..." Tsunade paused, seemingly choosing her words carefully, "What if that brat became Hokage someday?"

Jingyin was taken aback, and the soup spoon in her hand stopped in mid-air.

Then her eyes lit up, and she blurted out, "That would definitely be the best Hokage!"

"Lady Tsunade! Look at him, he's incredibly talented, strong, and exceptionally intelligent. He's also incredibly kind to his companions and to everyone in the village. Everyone in the village loves him very much."

She got more and more excited as she talked, putting down her spoon and counting on her fingers.

"And his comics are loved by everyone. He's also a great cook and teaches others how to cook, allowing so many people to enjoy delicious food..."

"If he really became Hokage, wouldn't the village be better? Everyone would be happier, right?"

Tsunade listened quietly, her gaze fixed on Shizune's small face, which was slightly flushed with excitement.

Then she laughed, reached out and ruffled Jingyin's hair, "You little rascal, you're more confident than that kid himself."

After saying that, Tsunade looked out the window.

If that kid becomes Hokage...

Sarutobi-sensei is already over fifty years old, and at most he can serve as Hokage for another ten years. After ten years, when he retires, someone will have to take his place.

Ten years later, that kid had grown up and was still young. Konoha and even the entire ninja world had never seen such a young ninja.

But that kid's talent and wisdom, as well as his love for the village and his comrades, make him fully qualified to become Hokage.

Thinking of this, Tsunade withdrew her gaze, lowered her head, and continued eating, but a thought had already been made up in her mind.

If that kid really does become Hokage someday.

As his teacher, she did everything she could to help him.

She wanted to personally guide the child to where he belonged and to put him in the seat he was meant to sit.

Minato Namikaze, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Tsunade—these names are just a microcosm.

More and more Chunin captains, Special Jonin, Regular Jonin, and clan heads were all present on this day.

A name, a document—all that shook us.

That name is Shinichi Higashino.

That document described the war they were about to face.

Five days later, in the main conference room of the Hokage Building, there was this ten-year-old child, Konoha's most shining new star, the most outstanding genius in recent years, and the youngest special jonin in Konoha's history—Shinichi Higashino.

He will stand there and speak to them personally.

How exactly will this war be fought?