Crossover Anime: I'm Dominating Konoha, Sailing Through Bleach

Chapter 50 Minato Namikaze: I am no match for Ryosuke!

In fact, Hiruzen Sarutobi had already secretly targeted every outstanding ninja in the village.

The investigation lasted for a long time.

This naturally includes Minato Namikaze.

In addition, there is his own personal disciple, who is also his favorite disciple, Orochimaru.

So far, this is Hiruzen Sarutobi's most favored candidate for Hokage.

Only Minato Namikaze and his disciple Orochimaru were present.

If we had to choose the most suitable one from these two people, it would undoubtedly be Minato Namikaze.

Whether from the perspective of ability, character, or interpersonal skills.

Minato Namikaze was stronger than his beloved disciple Orochimaru.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in satisfaction and smiled.

Suddenly, with a half-joking gesture, he turned his head to look at Minato Namikaze's profile and tentatively asked:

"Minato, if you were asked to become Hokage right now, what would you do?"

"Lord Third Generation, what did you say?"

Minato Namikaze stared wide-eyed in surprise, thinking that Hiruzen Sarutobi was joking with him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled twice, then explained seriously:

"I am getting older and older."

"It's time for me to retire and enjoy my old age."

These words caused Minato Namikaze's heart to sink slightly.

He naturally didn't believe that Hiruzen Sarutobi would be someone who would so easily admit to getting old.

In their fifties or sixties, they say they're old and want to enjoy their retirement?

Judging from Hiruzen Sarutobi's energetic and agile appearance, he doesn't seem to be in a state of physical decline.

There must be other reasons that led to this result.

However, Minato Namikaze didn't ask; if Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to tell him, he would naturally do so.

"Lord Third Generation, I..."

At this moment, Minato Namikaze was thinking about the bet between him and Ryosuke Uchiha.

At that moment, he felt as if the man possessed the ability to foresee the future.

"He actually guessed correctly... The Third Hokage really did intend to pass the Hokage position to me, but..."

He made a bet with Uchiha Ryosuke and lost that match.

The condition proposed by the other party was that if he were to become Hokage in the future, he would have to give up the opportunity.

Minato Namikaze's feelings were extremely complicated.

He never expected things to actually turn out this way.

"What's wrong? Minato?"

Is there something you want to tell me?

Hiruzen Sarutobi noticed that Minato Namikaze's expression was a little off.

He stopped, turned around with his hands behind his back, and looked at the other person.

Minato Namikaze, having no other choice, braced himself and asked, "Third Hokage, you weren't serious about what you just said, were you?"

"What? Don't you want to be Hokage?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression instantly turned serious, and his tone became full of authority.

He seemed a little unhappy.

He was also puzzled.

Minato Namikaze would never have been so hesitant and stammering before.

What caused him to look like this?

Under Hiruzen Sarutobi's sharp gaze, Minato Namikaze had no choice but to tell the truth.

"My Lord, actually, I made a promise with someone."

"If you really intend to hand over the Hokage position to me, I'm afraid I can't accept it..."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly understood, but then his brows furrowed deeply.

He stared at the embarrassed Minato Namikaze for a moment, then took a deep breath and calmly asked:

"Who made a promise with you that made you willing to give up the opportunity to become Hokage?"

"If Minato was your decision, I believe it's not something to be taken lightly."

"But you should think this through. To be honest, I have high hopes for you."

"Currently, no one in the entire Hidden Leaf Village is more suitable to take over this position than you."

"I hope you won't disappoint me."

These words put immense psychological pressure on Minato Namikaze.

He had no choice but to bite the bullet and go on to explain what now seemed like an absurd bet.

Soon, Minato Namikaze explained the whole story.

After hearing his explanation, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned even more deeply.

He never expected that the mighty Yellow Flash of Konoha would lose a bet on the battlefield to a member of the Uchiha clan.

What Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't have imagined was that it would lead Minato Namikaze to voluntarily give up the position of Hokage.

It turned out to be such a small thing.

But what Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't expect was that Ryosuke Uchiha also had designs on the Hokage position.

This caused a strong sense of vigilance to rise within Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"A man's word is his bond, and he should never break his promise."

Minato, you lost the bet with Uchiha Ryosuke and promised to voluntarily give up the Hokage position. Of course, you need to keep your promise.

"only..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi paused deliberately at this point.

As expected, Minato Namikaze looked up and stared at him.

Those clear eyes, tinged with embarrassment and shame, revealed a hint of longing.

It's clear that he really wants to become Hokage.

"Although I don't know why someone as intelligent and capable as you would fall into such an obvious trap..."

However, Minato, even if you make a choice against your conscience to keep your promise...

"Give up being Hokage; this position of mine will only be passed on to you."

"The Uchiha clan is not suitable to lead Konoha."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's words made Minato Namikaze's eyes narrow slightly.

He lived in Konoha for over twenty years.

From childhood to adulthood, although I had heard about the conflict between the Uchiha clan and the village, it was mostly hearsay.

There has never been any elder, especially someone of such high status as the Hokage.

I've said things like that to myself.

It specifically names the Uchiha clan, directly targeting them.

This is the first time I've encountered this.

For a moment, Minato Namikaze didn't know how to respond and could only stand there helplessly looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

“You shouldn’t be surprised, Minato.”

"You'll understand why I said this later. Forget about the promise you made to Uchiha Ryosuke..."

My decision to elect you as the Fourth Hokage isn't just my personal one...

You've probably noticed it too, haven't you? The way the villagers treat you.

"Looking across the entire Hidden Leaf Village, no one's reputation can compare to yours now..."

The villagers' absolute support is one of the essential conditions for becoming Hokage... otherwise, it could cause huge trouble.

What Hiruzen Sarutobi said was indeed very appealing.

Moreover, Minato Namikaze himself genuinely wanted to become Hokage.

But after much deliberation, he still chose to refuse. Shaking his head, Minato Namikaze said earnestly:

"Third Hokage, I understand the pros and cons of this situation, but since I promised Uchiha Ryosuke..."

I made a bet with him, and I lost the match. To be honest, I was no match for him!

"Then I cannot break my word. This is not only a matter of my personal credibility, but also a principle of forbearance that I must uphold."

Hiruzen Sarutobi never expected that, despite his earnest persuasion, Minato Namikaze would still make this choice.

He stared intently at Minato Namikaze.

He held firm to his principles regarding Minato Namikaze.

I appreciate and admire the quality of keeping promises, but at the same time I feel it's a bit of a pity.

This child is good in every way, except he seems a bit stubborn.

"That shouldn't be... How could Minato, with his intelligence, be outsmarted by that brat Uchiha Ryosuke?"

To be honest, Hiruzen Sarutobi was a bit confused and couldn't figure it out at all...

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Chapter 51 Uchiha Ryosuke! His fame shakes Konoha! Orochimaru! Danzo!

It seems that today's conversation will not yield any substantial results.

I'll just have to find another time to have a proper talk with him.

After a long while, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and sighed:

"Alright, Minato, since you've already said so, let's talk about this another day."

"Now, let's head to the capital of the daimyo and accomplish the most important task at hand."

After saying that, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned around, put his hands behind his back, and continued walking slowly forward as if nothing had happened.

Konoha Ninja Village.

Under the leadership of Uchiha Fugaku.

All the Uchiha clan members who participated in the war and survived gradually returned to the village.

As the victor in this war.

Konoha defeated numerous powerful enemies with a single man against four, winning the war and ending the conflict.

The villagers naturally lined the streets to welcome and celebrate the triumphant return of each hero.

However, along the way, what puzzled the Uchiha clan members was...

The villagers treated these great contributors no differently.

Although there were cheers and applause, all the ninjas returning to the village from outside received the same treatment.

It seems that the Uchiha clan and other ordinary ninjas are treated the same as the villagers.