I have a bunch of relatives who want to become Hokage.

“Uchiha Shingen…” Suigetsu Fubuki’s smile came to an abrupt halt.

He knew why that grandson in the delegation had lost his composure.

During the Third Shinobi World War, the Hidden Mist Village sacrificed countless lives to nurture the monster known as "Shisui the Body Flicker".

But the bloodline ninja clans of Kirigakure remember another monster even more.

As an Uchiha, it was one thing for him to make the Kirigakure ninja question their existence with his Water Release technique, but what was most shocking was that he actually copied many of Kirigakure's bloodline limits.

Not only the Yuki clan, but also Mei Terumi, the strongest newcomer in Kirigakure, was shamelessly plagiarized by him.

How hateful! How terrifying!

From that time on, the bloodline limit ninjas of Kirigakure would never appear where he was, and if they were to encounter him, they would never use their bloodline limit even if it meant their death.

"So it was you." Suigetsu Hobutsu's emotions were complicated. The person in front of him posed a far greater threat to Kirigakure than "Shisui of the Body Flicker." "Shisui of the Body Flicker" only wanted life, but this person wanted something much more important than life.

It's not that it doesn't have a name, but rather that this name only circulates within Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village).

Better to encounter a fleeting moment than to see a white ghost.

Chapter 45 Does our village have such bizarre nicknames?

Guided by Nara Shikaku, and escorted by the Konoha Police Force, the Kirigakure delegation entered the main city of Konoha in a grand procession, heading towards the Hokage Building.

Along the way, the villagers of Konoha Village kept looking at these foreign ninjas wearing turtlenecks with curious eyes.

As the number one village in the ninja world, Konoha receives foreign guests quite often, several times a year. However, since the village was founded, it has been very difficult to see an envoy from Kirigakure.

Although Kirigakure and Konoha had signed an agreement, it was done by the high-ranking officials of both sides on the original battlefield. The Kirigakure ninja did not enter Konoha, and Konoha did not dare to let these lunatics into their village at will. What if they launched a human terrorist attack? It's not like the Kirigakure ninja haven't done this before. Since the time of the Second Mizukage, this village has been diligently demonstrating to the entire ninja world what it means to act unpredictably.

The Second Mizukage crossed thousands of miles and several countries to perish together with the Second Tsuchikage, fully demonstrating what it means to be a hardcore war fanatic.

The Third Hokage's era saw a transformation, becoming a benchmark for terrorists in the ninja world, creating one classic case after another. Any ninja who wanted to become a terrorist had to study and learn from Kirigakure's special warfare tactics in depth. He was a ready-made ancestor!

Now, the Mist Ninja, known for their arrogance, domineering nature, and bloodthirsty madness, have appeared in Konoha for the first time, naturally arousing the villagers' intense curiosity.

But the villagers were disappointed, and even the Konoha ninja who had fought against the Mist Ninja were puzzled.

Because these people are really honest, yet arrogant and domineering? Look at how enthusiastic Sushiyama Fuguki is, how heartless must he be to say that? Bloodthirsty and insane? He's more ferocious than his wife when she finds out he's hidden money.

They bore none of the characteristics of the Blood Mist Village. Each and every one of them seemed to have stepped out of a noble family from the Daming Prefecture. They were refined, gentle, and amiable. They would even respond with a smile to the rather impolite gazes of the surrounding villagers.

Good grief, if you Mist Ninja don't want this year's model village for civilized ninja, you don't need to be nominated.

Anyone who brings up the Blood Mist Village, I'll slap them across the face.

Nara Shikaku thought that the reason he guessed might be the truth. He had been paying attention to the young man Uchiha Shingen on the way. After he had a conversation with Suigetsu Hobuki at the gate, the Mist Ninja became what they are now.

The war between the Uchiha clan and the Kirigakure ninja seems to be not as the clan understands it.

At least, there isn't just one "Instantaneous Stillness".

Under the overly enthusiastic gazes of the Konoha people, the massive group finally arrived at the Hokage Building.

Looking at the tall building with the large character "fire" hanging in front of them, the members of the Kirigakure delegation breathed a sigh of relief.

Walking with the "white devil" was really mentally taxing; I almost became depressed along the way.

The ninjas with bloodline limits in the delegation suffered the most, having to suppress their chakra the whole way. Who knows if they might have let their bloodline flow out even for a moment longer, only to have it become "White Demon's" private collection.

They were eager to meet the current Hokage. As everyone knows, the Uchiha clan and the Hokage lineage don't have a good relationship, and "White Demon" would definitely leave during the upcoming meeting.

Upon entering the Hokage Building, the first floor was already guarded by Konoha's Anbu, and a passageway had been specially set up, extending to the stairwell entrance, for everyone to pass through.

"Thank you for your hard work. We'll take care of things from now on," one of the secret agents said to the leader of the security force.

The Uchiha ninja nodded and gestured for his clansmen to return to their positions. The ninjas of the security force ceased their guard duty and left in twos and threes.

Uchiha Shingen was also about to leave. The Kirigakure ninja who saw this were extremely happy. If it weren't for the fact that the location didn't allow it, they would have liked to clap their hands in celebration.

Finally, it can breathe.

"Please wait a moment," Nara Shikaku suddenly said.

Everyone from the secret service and the security forces looked at him.

"Shingen-kun, please represent the Uchiha clan at this meeting." Nara Shikaku's words stunned everyone.

The Uchiha ninjas were stunned because, since Tobirama Senju, the Uchiha had never attended any external meetings at the Hokage Building.

The ninja were stunned; they thought Nara Shikaku was simply inhuman.

They actually thought this guy was a good person. There really isn't a single good person in Konoha!

The secret agents were also stunned.

How could a ninja from the ninja clan most trusted by the Third Hokage say such a thing?

“I will report this matter to the lords in detail,” Nara Shikaku said to the leader of the Anbu. “Please carry it out first. Also, please inform the Hokage beforehand.”

"Understood, Lord Nara." Knowing that now was not the time to hesitate, the leader of the ANBU made a decisive move. "Lord Shingen, please join us at the meeting."

"Huh? Fine then." Uchiha Shingen didn't know what was going on, but he didn't care.

Huh? Why do all the Mist Ninja look so serious?

Glancing at the distraught Kirigakure ninja with a bewildered look, Uchiha Shingen went upstairs with the Anbu team.

Led by Nara Shikaku and the ANBU ninja, the delegation entered the reception room on the third floor.

The reception room is very large and is used specifically for negotiations with foreign guests. There is also a dedicated dining room in the next room.

The delegation's accommodations had already been arranged in the most upscale hotel in the northern district, with the outer perimeter guarded by the security forces and the inner security handled by the Mist Ninja themselves.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be hospitality but imprisonment.

Upon entering the reception room, the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, sat in the main seat. To his left and right sat four elderly men, and there were more than ten other people standing.

As always, there were no members of the Uchiha clan present.

This is the political game rule of Konoha created by the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi: the Uchiha clan calls the shots within the police department, but there are no Uchiha clans outside the police department.

Now, the old man is sitting to the left of Minato Namikaze.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is now over fifty years old. This ninja hero is in the decline of his ninja career, but he is not yet old and frail.

When Uchiha Shingen's gaze fell upon him, he also looked at Uchiha Shingen.

Behind him stood three people whose distinctive clothing and appearance could only be those of the now-famous Sannin of Konoha.

Uchiha Shingen sized up the three ninjas who had become legends in the ninja world.

He is also a pillar of the third generation's faction.

Princess Qianshou, who once complained that he cheated at cards, has grown into a beautiful woman compared to when she was a child. However, she doesn't look well now, and her former liveliness is completely gone.

With his long, flowing hair and deathly pale complexion, Orochimaru certainly had a chilling aura.

The one with the burly build and square face must be Jiraiya; of the three, he's the one who's the most pleasing to the eye.

"Shingen-kun, come with me." Nara Shikaku led Uchiha Shingen to the other side, where a group of people were standing.

Uchiha Shingen glanced around and saw that all seven clan leaders of the eight major Konoha ninja clans, including Nara Shikaku who was beside him, were present.

Yes, there are two others who are around the same age as Uchiha Shisui.

The one with white hair is Kakashi Hatake; he's still wearing Anbu uniform.

The other one, dressed entirely in green, can only be the future King of the Sea.

Just as he was about to walk over, Uchiha Shingen suddenly heard a long inhale behind him.

The sound was quite loud, and it wasn't just Uchiha Shingen who heard it.

Everyone turned to look at the sound.

It was the Watermelon Pufferfish Demon, and his expression looked like he had seen a ghost.

“Green…” he spat out the word through gritted teeth.

Everyone was puzzled, what's green?

"The green-skinned monster from Konoha..."

Everyone: "???"

Why are you swearing?

Also, whose nickname is "Green Monster"? Can't you give it a more menacing one?

Chapter 46 Negotiations Begin

Suigetsu Hozuki's loss of composure didn't last long; he quickly regained his composure after a brief moment of lapse.

"I'm sorry, I lost my composure." He readily admitted his inappropriate behavior, which in turn won him favor from the Konoha side.

“Lord Sugiyama, there’s no need for that.” Minato Namikaze said gently, “The past war was a tragedy for both of us. As someone who participated in the war, it’s only natural to have doubts and feel unhappy about it.”

"Thank you for your understanding, Hokage-sama."

Suigetsu Hozuki certainly wasn't unhappy about the war; he was just reminded of the shadows in his heart by those familiar clothes. However, Konoha had already laid out a way out, and he wouldn't refuse it.

After giving the green-skinned boy a long look, Suigetsu Hozuki composed himself...

This is out of control! The big green monster is gone, but there are even smaller ones!

Forget it, he probably won't live to see the day when the Leaf Village Green-skinned Monster is successfully raised again, so I won't think about it too much.

Having shaken off these meaningless and superfluous thoughts, Suigetsu Hozuki said, "Lord Hokage, I may begin."

"Alright, Lord Xiguashan, please."

After a few perfunctory pleasantries, both sides took their seats.

According to their status and position, the Hokage naturally sat in the main seat on the Konoha side, flanked by four members of the former Hokage's team on his left and right, followed by the main leaders from different departments and the clan heads of ninja clans who did not hold official positions: Uchiha Shingen, Hatake Kakashi, and Might Guy.

The future Might Guy is still very green. His ninja rank is currently only Chunin. He appears here as the son of a hero.

In Konoha, "Son of a Hero" is a very prestigious title, representing not only the highest honor but also a powerful political asset. Obtaining this honor is no easy feat. Although the Hokage Building's motto is "Everyone is a hero," in practice, only exceptional heroes can have their children enjoy this privilege.

Matt Day is a typical example.

The origin of the Eight Gates Formation is a mystery, but what is certain is that before the Third Shinobi World War, this ninjutsu was virtually unknown in Konoha. It wasn't until Might Guy pulled off a major feat that the Konoha leadership realized just how terrifying the Eight Gates Formation truly was.