Konoha: I was living a peaceful life, but was backstabbed by the system

Volume 4: Stormy Times

Chapter 301 Preparing for Succession

After eating and drinking, Amado went back to his room to sleep. He hadn't slept in his room for almost half a month. He usually stayed in the laboratory all night.

Minato followed the wind-taking puppets to clean the table. After putting them away, he went back to the house to take a nap.

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A few days later, the first ray of sunlight in the early morning shone into the house through the window. Qufeng had already gotten up and finished washing up.

Open the door, lie leisurely in the rocking chair and enjoy the sunshine.

Although there were rumors a few days ago that Tobirama would become the Third Hokage, there was no official announcement after all. But just yesterday, Tobirama officially announced it.

He made it clear that he would soon step down as Hokage, and that Yunzhong Qufeng would be the Third Hokage.

As soon as this news came out, the entire Konoha was in an uproar. The villagers who had been asking around about the situation before now put their minds at ease. Yun Zhongqufeng was really going to succeed the Third Hokage!

Yesterday, the streets of Konoha Village were filled with joy, with cheers and shouts that continued until dark.

This made Qufeng a little nervous. Although he knew that the villagers would be enthusiastic, he didn't expect them to be so enthusiastic. It was even more lively than when Tobirama succeeded as the Second Hokage.

But it was only a slight thing. After all, Qu Feng had seen all kinds of storms and was no longer surprised by them.

"Brother, why are you still basking in the sun here? Don't you want to get ready?"

Minato opened the door and found Toukou lying there so leisurely, and was a little confused.

Hearing this, Qu Feng looked up at Minato, then lay down again: "Don't panic, it's still early, and there's nothing to prepare for. When Tobirama-sama succeeded to the throne, he just said a few simple words. Don't be too nervous."

Minato scratched his head after hearing this: "Is that so? I thought it was a very important ceremony and there couldn't be any mistakes. After all, this is the successor to the Hokage."

Qufeng laughed after hearing this and said, "What do you think this is about the succession of the daimyo? Why is there so many ceremonies? The Hokage is here to serve the villagers and protect the village, not to enjoy himself."

Then he taught her, "Standing on that high platform, it's not that you can make the villagers believe you just by talking nonsense, but you must have a heart that burns with the will of fire."

"The Will of Fire? What is that?"

Minato had just arrived in Konoha Village, but he often heard his teacher mention the Will of Fire, but he didn't understand what it meant.

"Well... it's hard to say. It's up to you to figure it out. You're still young, so there's no need to rush."

Minato became even more confused when he saw that his eldest brother was also speaking in a rather half-hearted manner.

Qufeng waved his hand and said, "Go figure it out yourself. Every ninja in Konoha Village has his own will of fire in his heart. You don't have to pursue others' will. Just look for your own will."

Although Minato still didn't quite understand, he remembered one sentence: find your own will.

He believed that he would definitely understand it.

"You don't have class today, right?"

Toukou's question brought Minato back to his senses: "Yes, big brother, today is your succession ceremony, we must go to watch it, the entire Konoha Village should be here."

"That's right. Children of your age need to set a goal. Watching the succession ceremony may make many children want to become Hokage, which is a good thing."

Then he stood up and touched Minato's head: "You also work hard. If you get first place in the final test of this semester, I will give you a mysterious reward."

When Minato heard there was a reward, his eyes lit up: "What is the reward? Can you tell me about it, big brother?"

Qu Feng made a silent gesture: "I already said it's a mysterious reward, how can it still be mysterious? But it must be a good thing, just work hard."

Children are more enthusiastic and they were mobilized by Qufeng in just two or three moves. At this time, Minato looked very motivated and seemed determined to get the reward.

"Okay, go back and change into a new set of clothes, and then follow your second brother or sister Zhili, don't get lost."

"Brother, don't underestimate me. I'm very familiar with Konoha. I won't get lost!"

With that, Minato ran back into the house and changed into a blue and white jacket, looking more casual.

These were all made specially for Minato by Qufeng at the embroidery shop. They are the style of his previous life. After all, Minato's eye-catching yellow hedgehog head always looks a bit out of place in a white robe, except for the Hokage cloak of course.

Qu Feng wore a jade crown on his head, a sword on his waist, and a white robe, like an immortal banished to the mortal world.

Leading Shuimen out of the clan's gate, people on the street gathered around him.

"Master Qufeng, are you going to have breakfast?"

"Why are you still calling me Master Fuu? You should be calling me Master Hokage!"

"Yes, yes, I was wrong. You should call him Hokage-sama."

After hearing this, Qufeng smiled and waved his hand: "Everyone, don't be so unfamiliar. Even if I succeed the Hokage, you can still call me Qufeng. You don't have to call me Lord Hokage. Besides, I'm not the Hokage yet."

"Oh, Master Qufeng, you will take the throne in just a few hours. It doesn't make any difference now."

"Yes, and Lord Tobirama, you have worked hard for Konoha Village for more than ten years. You can finally take a break."

The villagers have seen the contributions made by every Hokage to Konoha Village. Various people-friendly policies have made their lives better and better, and there is no war.

After chatting with these enthusiastic villagers for a while, they all knew that Qufeng was going to have breakfast, so they did not stay for long.

After chatting for a while, they dispersed on their own.

Minato was trapped in the crowd and couldn't move at all. Fortunately, Qufeng had been silently opening up a small space for him, otherwise he would have suffocated.

"The villagers all like big brother very much. Becoming the Hokage is what everyone wants."

Qu Feng smiled slightly: "You will be like this in the future."

"Me?" Minato pointed at himself.

"Of course, didn't I tell you? I will train you to be the Fourth Hokage."

Although I have heard my elder brother say this before, I never quite believed it.

Is he really worthy of being a Hokage? Or, can he really be recognized by the villagers like his elder brother?

For Minato at the moment, this is an unverifiable question because he is still too young.

"Although I'm not sure if I can do it, but since Big Brother trusts me so much, I will definitely try my best!"

Qu Feng squatted down and patted Minato's shoulder: "Yes, this is my brother. Take your time. You are still too young. Just take one step at a time."

Chapter 302 Cloak

"Although I'm not sure if I can do it, but since Big Brother trusts me so much, I will definitely try my best!"

Qu Feng squatted down and patted Minato's shoulder: "Yes, this is my brother. Take your time. You are still too young. Just take one step at a time."

After breakfast, Qufeng led Minato to the embroidery house.

Seeing Qufeng coming, Hongnv immediately went out to greet him: "Master Qufeng, why did you come in person?"

"Thinking the cloak should be ready, I came to get it."

Hongnv said helplessly: "The clothes are indeed ready, but you are the Hokage, you shouldn't come in person, your master or apprentice needs to take them away, this is in accordance with the rules."

How could Qufeng not know that there is such a rule? No wonder Tobirama's cloak was taken away by Zhili and Jing. It turns out there is such a saying.

But it is a coincidence that I have my disciple with me.

He then pulled Minato in front of him and placed his hands on his shoulders, "Exactly. This is my apprentice, Minato Namikaze. Just give him the cloak."

Hongnv looked at the little boy in front of her, then smiled and said, "That's right, I should let my disciple take it."

Hongnv came out from the inner hall holding a long wooden box and placed it in Minato's hand.

"This is the cloak of the Third Hokage. The box cannot be opened until he officially succeeds to the throne. But please rest assured that the quality of the cloak can be absolutely guaranteed."

Qu Feng waved his hand and said, "You sewed the cloaks of all the previous Hokages, so I'm naturally relieved. But why are there so many rules, and I've never heard of them?"

Hong Nu was a little surprised when she heard this, but she still patiently explained to Qu Feng: "These are some superficial rules that the various families set together when the first generation became Hokage. You were not born at that time, so it is normal that you don't know."

Now Qu Feng understood. Previously it was because he was not born, and later it was because he did not work seriously at the second-generation succession ceremony. He was only responsible for the real-time image transmission, and naturally he did not know other etiquette.

Minato held the wooden box and felt that it was weightless and light.

But he did not dare to be careless at all, for fear of knocking the wooden box, so he held it carefully.

Qufeng looked at the clock in the store. It was already past nine o'clock. He got up later than usual today and spent time eating and chatting, so time naturally passed quickly.

However, there are still more than three hours left before the succession, which is enough.

After saying goodbye to Hongnv, Qufeng took Minato straight to the Hokage Building, and Minato followed Qufeng all the way to the Hokage Building.

Because he was holding the box, his steps were very steady. After all, inside was the Hokage's cloak, and it would be bad if it got wrinkles and affected the appearance.

But Qufeng didn't care about these details, and even the villagers didn't care. Only Minato was afraid that his own reasons would affect his eldest brother's succession ceremony.

This is the succession to the Hokage, which can be regarded as the most important thing in life.

When he arrived at Tobirama's office, Qufeng knocked on the door and pushed it open.

"Minato, find a place to put the box down. You don't have to hold it."

After hearing this, Minato put the box in a corner where it would not be kicked by anyone, then quickly ran back to Touko and stood straight.

Tobirama had a blank expression on his face at first, but when he saw Minato's look, he couldn't help himself and simply stopped pretending.

"Qufeng, in the blink of an eye you are about to become the Third Hokage. Time really spares no one."

"Master Tobirama, would you mind listening to what you are saying? You look younger than Hiruzen right now."

After hearing this, Tobirama coughed twice: "Let's not talk about it, let's not talk about it, how about it? Do you feel nervous?"

"It's okay, I don't feel anything special. Even though I succeeded the Hokage, I'm still me, I haven't changed, so there's nothing to be nervous about."

Hearing this, Tobirama nodded and said, "My brother and I made the right choice. You will definitely make Konoha a better place. From now on, this village will be handed over to you."

Qufeng smiled slightly: "Don't worry, Master Tobirama, since I have decided to become the Third Hokage, then protecting Konoha Village must be my first mission. Besides, my feelings for this village are no less than yours and Master's."

"Of course, you are just more reserved and don't like to express your feelings."

As the two were chatting, Hiruzen and Danzo knocked on the door and walked in.

"Hokage-sama, Kaze is here too."

Tobirama nodded, and Tofu greeted them both.

Then Hiruzen said: "Ninjas have been sent to clear the streets of Konoha Village, and the villagers have cooperated and not set up stalls, and the foreign traveling merchants are asked to rest at the post station for half a day."

Danzo added: "Anbu have been dispatched to hide around the streets to promptly rescue villagers who are accidentally trampled, and always keep an eye out for potential enemies."