It was too late to rush back and call for help.

Remembering his friend Obito Uchiha's dying wish, Kakashi had no choice but to bite the bullet.

Following the trail left by the enemy, they pursued them in an attempt to rescue their only remaining companion.

He was unaware that a massive conspiracy was already brewing for him.

...

At the same time, the aged Madara Uchiha, hidden underground, watched Obito Uchiha recover day by day with his help, and the plan in his mind was gradually being perfected.

His health is deteriorating day by day.

Knowing that his time was running out, he had to find a successor as soon as possible to continue the plan.

This Uchiha brat in front of me is not bad.

But, I want him to honestly help me complete that plan.

Even if I were to be resurrected someday in the future, I would still need to make further arrangements.

"Great! My body has almost fully recovered, and I should be able to return to the village in a while."

Obito Uchiha, who was practicing walking, suddenly shouted with surprise and excitement.

"Returning to Konoha? That seems to hold a lot of appeal for you..."

Madara Uchiha said nonchalantly.

"Of course! As soon as I get back to the village, I can see Kakashi and Rin. They'll be very surprised if they know I'm still alive!"

Hehe, I can't wait to see Kakashi's shocked expression...

Obito Uchiha responded expectantly.

And it was at this moment that Bai Jue suddenly spoke up, half-jokingly:

"I'm afraid your wish will be difficult to fulfill..."

"Ok?"

Obito Uchiha turned to look at the other person in surprise.

"My clone just discovered traces of the Hidden Mist Village's Anbu on the ground battlefield."

They used a trick to distract your teammate Kakashi and kidnapped that little girl named Rin...

"What?!!"

Upon hearing this news, Obito Uchiha was struck dumb, as if by lightning.

"Oh, damn it!"

"Kakashi...didn't I tell him to take good care of Rin?! What on earth is that bastard doing..."

Anxious and frustrated, Obito Uchiha clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, then turned to find an exit to return to the ground.

"Given your current strength and physical condition, what could you possibly do even if you went out?"

"Besides, this is the world of ninjas. War will never stop. As long as there is conflict, there will always be people who sacrifice themselves."

Madara Uchiha said coldly...

Chapter 49 gets an extra chapter, please give me some data!

As long as there is war, there will always be people who continue to sacrifice.

These words were like a curse, constantly echoing in Obito Uchiha's mind.

He had never thought about such a thing before, never considered things that were so far in the future.

At that moment, he turned his head blankly to look at Uchiha Madara.

Madara Uchiha continued:

"Whether it's you, your friends and comrades, or countless others like you, they will lose their loved ones or even their lives because of war."

"Yes, but..."

The young Obito Uchiha was completely unable to see through Madara Uchiha's tactics at this moment.

His words left him somewhat bewildered.

"But even if the war continues, I must rescue my comrades!"

“That’s Lin, she’s my…”

Obito Uchiha hesitated for a moment, as if he wanted to say something more.

Madara Uchiha silently observed all of this.

I had already guessed that this kid had feelings for that girl.

This moment further confirms my judgment.

In an instant, a plan targeting this Uchiha brat in front of him was formed in his mind.

"If you want to get out, then stay here and heal your injuries properly."

"Once you are truly free to move around, you will naturally be allowed to leave."

After saying that, Madara Uchiha turned and disappeared into the darkness.

Minato Namikaze escorted Hiruzen Sarutobi from Konoha Village to the capital of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, to meet the Daimyo.

One reason is to participate in the peace talks among the five major powers.

In order to completely end this war that has lasted for many years and caused serious losses to all parties.

On the other hand, it was to report to the daimyo of the Land of Fire.

Although Konoha is a powerful village, its economy is heavily reliant on the support of the Daimyo's government in the Land of Fire.

In fact, the same is true for other ninja villages.

Without the financial assistance provided by the Daimyo Prefecture.

Not to mention other ninja villages that couldn't maintain normal operations, even Konoha couldn't do it.

Therefore, theoretically, even as the Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi had to obey the daimyo of the Land of Fire.

Even the daimyo had the power to appoint the Hokage.

This is also one of the important reasons why Hiruzen Sarutobi took Minato Namikaze to meet the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.

The two walked side by side on the road.

Suddenly, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke up: "Years of war have severely impacted everything in Konoha..."

The village is now in dire need of reconstruction. Shuimen, where do you think we should begin to quickly restore the village's vitality?

Taken aback by the sudden question, Minato Namikaze frowned, thought carefully for a moment, and then answered without hesitation:

"Now that the war is over, we can reasonably relax the control restrictions on the village."

We encourage more business travelers to do business in Konoha, thereby promoting economic recovery and development.

"On the other hand, we must properly handle the aftermath of the sacrifices and injuries of the village's ninjas..."

This is the only way to quickly stabilize the hearts of those who have begun to waver.

"Furthermore, we should encourage villagers to have children and expand the scale of the ninja academy..."

"To allow more children to receive a good education in tolerance, and to bring enough fresh blood into our village..."

Minato Namikaze put forward a series of suggestions.

These were all ideas he had thought about carefully.

Moreover, it's from the perspective of becoming Hokage himself.

They put themselves in Konoha's shoes, considering how Konoha could truly overcome its difficulties and recover its strength.

After hearing his answer, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with great satisfaction.

What are your thoughts on handling issues between villages and different ethnic groups?

Suddenly, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked again.

This issue falls into the more sensitive category.

Minato Namikaze's heart stirred slightly upon hearing this.

The first one that comes to mind is the Uchiha.

In the entire Hidden Leaf Village, if there is any prestigious family that makes the village feel wary and on guard...

That must be the Uchiha clan.

They are not only one of the most powerful and prestigious ninja clans in Konoha, but they also seem to have certain ambitions.

As a result, over the years, Konoha Village has continuously raised its level of vigilance against their clan.

"So, is the Third Hokage's question implying something to me?"

Minato Namikaze quickly snapped out of his reverie, countless thoughts flashing through his mind.

He immediately replied, "Protect Konoha Village, so that its people can live and work in peace..."

Living in a peaceful and stable environment is the responsibility of every Konoha ninja.

"At the same time, this is also the duty of every ninja clan that has taken root in Konoha and made this land their home."

"Hahahahaha..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly burst into laughter, then reached out and gently patted Minato Namikaze on the shoulder:

"It seems Jiraiya has taught you very well, Minato. But relax, you don't have to be so serious."

"We were just chatting."

"Yes, Third Generation-sama."

Minato Namikaze remained meticulous.

In reality, how could he not understand the meaning behind Hiruzen Sarutobi's questions?

He took himself to the capital of the daimyo to participate in the peace negotiations of the five great powers.

Not only can you take this opportunity to learn a lot.

Moreover, it also allows them to gain exposure in front of leaders of various countries, as well as the daimyo of the Land of Fire.

At this moment, Minato Namikaze couldn't help but recall the bet he made with Ryosuke Uchiha.

"Could it be that he really guessed correctly? The Third Hokage intends for me to succeed as Hokage?"

Minato Namikaze had a guess in his mind, and at that moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly asked again:

"I heard Jiraiya say a long time ago that your childhood dream was to become Hokage..."

But Minato, do you know what the title "Hokage" means to a ninja?

Upon hearing this question, Minato Namikaze immediately perked up.

He's wanted to become Hokage since he was a child.

Moreover, Minato Namikaze had already seriously and deeply considered this issue and similar derivative issues more than once.

This time, he didn't even hesitate and immediately replied, "The title 'Hokage' signifies responsibility."

"The Kage is not only the strongest person in a ninja village, but also the most prestigious person who can best represent the interests of all the villagers."

"In order to protect the village and its residents, they are even willing to sacrifice themselves if necessary."

"Therefore, to become the shadow of a village, one must first be a great and selfless person..."

A person's character is the most important thing; the second most important thing is their strength and problem-solving skills...

Minato Namikaze's earnest answer once again deeply resonated with Hiruzen Sarutobi.

This disciple of his beloved student Jiraiya is, in a sense, his grand-disciple.

Whether in terms of friendliness or the results of the verbal assessment, Minato Namikaze passed the test.

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