I am the new Hokage of Konoha.

"I, the New Hokage of Konoha" by Hanwu Guang

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When Yun Ting woke up, he found himself to be the new Fourth Hokage of Konoha.

What about Minato Namikaze?

Oh, he's looking at me from below the stage with a mixture of envy and regret.

Looking at the timeline, we are currently at the end of the Third Shinobi World War, with only one year left until the Nine-Tails' rampage.

Yun Ting immediately panicked.

Facing a life-or-death crisis externally and being sidelined by an old man who has ruled for three generations internally, this situation is very precarious!

Does he also have to become a short-lived Hokage like Minato?

Fortunately, the golden touch arrived just in time.

As long as Yun Ting's Hokage reputation continues to increase, he can exchange for Wood Release, Sage Mode, Flying Thunder God Technique, and more.

So... a year later.

"Nine-Tails, you've finally appeared! Take this Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands - Top Transformed Buddha!"

Author's custom tag: Crossing

Chapter One: Naruto! Naruto!

"Wherever leaves dance in the air, a fire will burn, illuminating the village, and then new leaves will sprout again..."

The firm and resolute old voice rang in Yun Ting's ears, making his already throbbing mind even more confused.

"What's wrong with me? It seems like... I got really drunk with my roommates yesterday. Hangovers are definitely a bad thing!"

"And another thing! Who's been calling my name incessantly? Can't you see I'm sleeping?"

A little while later.

Yun Ting's mind cleared up considerably, but the sounds around him became increasingly clear and loud, which annoyed him greatly.

However, he couldn't open his eyes yet, so he could only passively listen to the incessant chatter from the outside world while impatiently complaining in his mind:

"What leaves? What fire? If a fire starts, the tree will be gone, so how can new shoots sprout? This statement makes no sense at all!"

"Wait a minute! Something's not right!"

"Why does this sound so familiar? Where have I heard it before? Let me think..."

"Right! Isn't that a famous line from Naruto? The Will of Fire that the Third Hokage always kept saying! Did your roommate play Naruto anime in the dorm? It's been over for ages, and you're only starting to watch it now?"

Just as Yun Ting, who thought he had figured out the answer, was about to scold his roommate for watching anime without headphones, suddenly...

A bright light suddenly appeared in his dark vision.

There was no way to cover my eyes; I had no choice but to face it head-on.

When Yun Ting's eyes finally adjusted to everything and could see through the light without any obstruction, he took in everything around him.

He was suddenly jolted, and a storm raged within him:

'What...what's going on?'

This is so unexpected!

He was no longer in a cramped, low-ceilinged dormitory, but on the rooftop of a building.

Looking around, a cluster of buildings, both unfamiliar and somewhat familiar, came into view.

Further on, there is an endless expanse of towering forest.

At this moment, Yun Ting's mind was working exceptionally fast.

'This... looks like Konoha Village from Naruto!'

As someone who has watched the entire Naruto series, Yun Ting is very familiar with the architectural style of Konoha Village.

The best evidence is the lifelike carving of three large human heads on a large, towering rock face.

'So... I've traveled through time?'

With mixed feelings, Yun Ting glanced at his feet. If he remembered correctly, he was currently in the Hokage Building.

So, the old voice that had been chattering in his ear earlier belonged to the Third Hokage?

Subconsciously, Yun Ting slowly turned to his right.

An elderly man, dressed in a white Hokage robe and wearing a Hokage hat, with a pipe in his hand, was giving a passionate speech.

It was the Third Hokage!

At that moment, Yun Ting felt his mind explode.

In an instant, the sense of alienation that had arisen from being a stranger to everything around them was shattered.

The next instant, the surrounding information that Yun Ting had deliberately ignored came rushing in.

Lively, cheering, and bustling...

Yun Ting then realized that Konoha Village seemed to be holding some kind of celebration at the moment, with a huge crowd completely surrounding the Hokage Building.

He, along with the Third Hokage beside him, was the center of attention at the celebration.

So, what exactly is my identity?

To be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the third generation at this time!

Yun Ting was very flustered.

Time travel is one thing, but the fact that he time-traveled to the center of everyone's attention makes him feel very awkward.

At this moment, Yun Ting could only try to maintain a calm demeanor while desperately searching his mind for information about the body he was possessing, so as not to give himself away.

After all, there are examples like Snake constantly changing bodies, and this world is not lacking in soul-transforming techniques and other secret arts. If something were to be revealed that was not affixed to the original owner, it would inevitably arouse suspicion.

However, reality always tends to develop in the worst possible way.

Soon, the Third Hokage finished his long-winded motivational speech on the Will of Fire.

Then, he looked at Yun Ting with those meaningful eyes.

Yun Ting: "......"

"Hey boss, could you at least say a few more words? Let me catch my breath! Or at least just say what you mean, why are you staring at me like that? I don't know how to respond!"

Yun Ting just wanted to cry.

You have to understand that he's still in a state of "who I am" and "what I'm supposed to do," and has no idea what to do next.

Fortunately, his potential was unleashed in the crisis.

Adhering to the principle of "if you don't move, I won't move," Yun Ting reacted quickly without having time to think, also taking out a meaningful look, and at the same time looking back at the other party with admiration and respect for the third generation.

At this moment, Yun Ting's acting skills exploded, far surpassing those young heartthrobs from before his transmigration.

As if reflecting the gaze between the two on the Hokage Building, the noisy crowd around them quickly quieted down, and everyone's eyes were focused on the two on the rooftop.

One minute... two minutes...

With a gaze that even he himself didn't understand, Yun Ting continued to stare deeply into the Third Hokage's eyes without blinking.

He refused to believe that he couldn't outlast an old man in terms of stamina.

really!

Not long after, the Third Hokage's eyelids twitched subtly, he took a deep breath, and then, after deliberately laughing, broke the silence first, saying:

"Seeing the new buds grow strong and healthy, we older folks are very gratified. The future of Konoha will now be entrusted to you, the younger generation, Yun Ting."

Without time to think, Yun Ting, who had transmigrated into this body and shared the same name as himself, hurriedly replied modestly, "The Third Hokage's prestige remains undiminished, and Konoha's future development will still depend on you!"

No matter how you answer, flattery is always the right answer.

Even though Yun Ting still didn't understand the meaning behind the Third Hokage's words, these words still made the latter very gratified.

"The future will ultimately belong to you." The Third Hokage waved his hand meaningfully, then glanced at the expectant and excited crowd below, a slight sigh appearing on his face before he quickly regained his composure and smiled at Yun Ting:

"It's getting late, and the villagers must be getting impatient. Yunting, are you ready?"

What should we prepare?

Despite having a lot of questions in his mind, Yun Ting quickly nodded solemnly.

"Then, I entrust the future of Konoha to you." The Third Hokage said, taking off the Hokage hat he was wearing and handing it to Yun Ting. "Here, put it on."

Suddenly, Yun Ting's pupils contracted sharply.

Having watched Naruto, how could he not know the symbolic meaning of the Hokage's straw hat?

This move is undoubtedly a way of passing the leadership to the next Hokage.

With the Third Hokage still alive, the only possibility is that the Third Hokage will pass the position to the Fourth Hokage.

But the problem is!

Why did the Fourth Hokage wear it on his own head?

Although Yun Ting couldn't see his own face clearly, there was no doubt that the hair hanging down on his head was black.

It's not a golden retriever!

This means that he is not Minato Namikaze.

and so!

Why myself?

Yun Ting's mind was in complete confusion.

But at this moment, with the Third Hokage handing over the Hokage hat and the entire village watching intently, he had no time to think.