Yes, the Hokage

In fact, Pakura's previous reports had arrived long ago, but Fenglan was busy preparing for the Nine-Tails Night and didn't have time to deal with them. Now that Naruto has been safely born, Obito can naturally be sent over.

"This is the first time I've ever seen you so attentive to a girl." He was talking about serious matters, but the golden retriever kept interrupting.

"It has nothing to do with gender; it's simply that this piece is more useful." Feng Lan hadn't yet realized what Shui Men meant.

"Sigh, I thought you were interested in her." Minato sighed. "After all, she's not only an excellent ninja, but also quite beautiful."

"Aren't you afraid Kushina will beat you up if she hears this?" Feng Lan teased, taking another sip of coffee.

“Don’t be afraid.” Minato laughed. “Kushina told me these past two days that she might have misunderstood you before and felt very sorry. To express her apology, she’s looking for a girlfriend for you.”

"puff--!"

Fenglan sprayed coffee all over the documents.

Kushina, I kindly planned to protect you, and you repay kindness with enmity, huh!

Chapter 157 Becoming Godfather!

"I'm warning you..."

Just as Feng Lan was about to declare that Minato and Kushina were not going to cause him trouble, she saw that the blond man seemed afraid that she would refuse and immediately ran away with a Flying Thunder God Technique.

Fortunately, Minato, despite running away, still remembered the important matter, and Obito quickly came over: "Lord Fenglan, you were looking for me?"

"Well, there's something I need you to do in Kirigakure." Feng Lan casually tossed the secret letter on the table over. "Aside from leading people to invade the barrier, don't take any action. But make sure Yagura dies and Pakura survives. Also, keep an eye on Yahiko's movements and give him a warning when the time is right, so he doesn't forget who's really in charge."

Obito and Yahiko were already at odds, so upon hearing this, he immediately agreed: "Don't worry, I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"

After settling things off with Obito, Fenglan temporarily put aside the other documents: [The other small countries are fine, but I still need to meet with the leader of Takigakure in person.]

After all, the Third Generation had provided a lot of help on the night of the Nine-Tailed Fox. Although Feng Lan could have won without their intervention, the losses would not have been so small. Therefore, Feng Lan reciprocated by letting the Third Generation handle the diplomatic affairs of many small countries, since he was indeed too busy to deal with those delegations.

However, Takigakure is different. Firstly, he needs to confirm what kind of dirty deal Koharu Utatane has with Takigakure. If he hands it over to the Third Hokage, Koharu might reconnect with it. Secondly, it is a village with Jinchuriki, so he should at least give some instructions to protect Fu. He could easily take her away with a team of Uchiha, so it wouldn't be too difficult for Black Zetsu to take her away either.

If the Gedo Mazo obtains the Seven-Tails and then recharges to create even more White Zetsu, that will be a problem.

Soon, he met the leader of Takigakure in his office.

After all, it was just a small country with a very limited number of ninjas. The leader's guards were only two ordinary Jonin, and he himself was just an ordinary person.

"Please sit down." Feng Lan didn't enter his smiling tiger form this time, because there was really nothing in Takigakure that he coveted. "I was busy dealing with some post-war matters, so I'm sorry to have kept you three waiting."

Although there was nothing worth coveting, the moment she opened her mouth, she was putting pressure on them, which immediately frightened the other leader into waving his hands repeatedly: "Not at all, not at all. Advisor Fenglan is extremely busy. We are already very grateful that she could take the time to meet with us."

He paused for a moment, then tentatively asked, "I just don't know about the Fourth Hokage..."

"Oh, Minato is a new father after all, so I gave him a break to spend some time with his wife and son. Right now, I'm handling the affairs of the Hokage's office. I hope the leader won't mind."

"How dare I?" The leader hurriedly shook his head. Although he had already inquired about it in the past few days, and there were rumors that this chief advisor was extremely powerful, almost equivalent to the executive vice Hokage, the reality was even more exaggerated than the rumors suggested.

He calls the Fourth Hokage by his first name and makes outrageous claims about giving the Hokage a vacation... This is hardly the behavior of a Deputy Hokage; you could call him the Hokage.

By this time, Quan had already served tea to both of them, then jogged back to his seat and began taking notes rapidly, his big eyes full of curiosity.

Feng Lan took a sip of tea and chuckled, "After all this talk, I still don't know the leader's name. That's rather impolite."

"Not at all, it was my rudeness that I hadn't introduced myself yet." The other party quickly lowered his posture even further. "I am Nishimura Meiichi, the leader of Takigakure."

“So it’s Nishimura-kun.” Fenglan smiled. “Then let me explain. Konoha is definitely not provoking us without cause, nor is it a warlike country. It’s just that we had no choice but to do this because of factional infighting within the village.”

He didn't hide anything from the other party and directly told her in detail how he had set a trap for Koharu, which made Nishimura break out in a cold sweat.

If this chief advisor were merely powerful, there might be other ways to appease or deal with him. However, he is not only powerful but also ruthless and vicious, able to manipulate Koharu Utatane at will. This is definitely not something Takigakure can afford to provoke.

Back when he faced Koharu Utatane, Nishimura made the same judgment, and now, facing Kaede, that feeling has only become stronger.

So this guy decisively betrayed Koharu Tsurugi, confessing all sorts of shady dealings and even offering up evidence.

"Very good, very good." Feng Lan's lips curled up slightly. Now that she had real evidence in hand, Koharu Utatane was completely unable to turn things around.

"I'm glad Consultant Fenglan is satisfied." Although the conversation only lasted about half an hour and Fenglan didn't use any special methods, Nishimura still felt his back was soaked with sweat, and he didn't even dare to breathe loudly most of the time.

“Since Nishimura-kun is cooperating so well, Konoha will naturally not make things difficult for you.” Feng Lan smiled. “Please rest assured, the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki is always under the care of a dedicated person and is very safe. I also had someone check her seal, and it is very stable. Now we can bring her back to your village.”

"Regarding this matter..." Nishimura hesitated for a long time, then suddenly looked up and said, "I... no, Takigakure has a request."

"Please speak." Feng Lan narrowed her eyes slightly.

"As the saying goes, 'A common man is innocent, but he is guilty of possessing a treasure.' Takigakure is too small, and it may be difficult for us to protect the gift from the First Hokage. If it is lost, it will affect the friendly relations between the two villages that have lasted for hundreds of years."

Nishimura spoke with such righteous indignation, as if it wasn't Takigakure that sent Kakuzu to assassinate the First Hokage: "Therefore, after unanimous discussion among the elders, we feel that asking Konoha to take in the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki is the most appropriate method."

Wow, this kid's pretty smart.

Feng Lan's eyes flickered slightly: [In the past, relying on Koharu's relationship with the Jinchūriki and her status as a Jinchūriki, he bullied other neighboring small countries. Now that his backer is gone, and the Jinchūriki has just been born and cannot be used as immediate combat power, he's also a hot potato. So he decisively threw this thing out to exchange for Konoha's protection... He can be considered someone who knows when to advance and retreat.]

He hadn't even mentioned Black Zetsu yet, and the other party was already cooperating so readily, which was quite unexpected. Therefore, Feng Lan didn't speak for a moment.

Nishimura was naturally under immense pressure, but he still took a deep breath and said, "Of course, Takigakure also has a small request, which we hope Advisor Fenglan will grant."

"Please speak." Because the other party's choice was somewhat unexpected, Feng Lan also needed some time to consider the pros and cons, so she picked up her cup to drink tea again, in order to buy more time.

Nishimura took another deep breath. Although their initial plan was to take advantage of the Fourth Hokage's newborn son to have Fu, who had just been born, climb up the social ladder, they had to settle for second best since they hadn't even seen the Fourth Hokage yet.

Besides, Fenglan... might be a better choice than the Fourth Hokage.

Therefore, he immediately bowed deeply and said respectfully, "We would like to... ask you to adopt Fu and be her godfather!"

"puff--!"

Feng Lan spat out another mouthful of tea. What the hell? He doesn't even have a wife yet, but he's already expecting three children!

Chapter 158 Studying Medicine Can't Save the Scoundrels of Konoha

Feng Lan instinctively wanted to refuse, but after quickly going through the suggestion in her mind, she actually thought... it was pretty good.

Unlike the Nine-Tails, the Seven-Tails is not as difficult to control. If Fu grows up successfully, Konoha will have an additional mobile Tailed Beast Ball self-propelled fortress—because the Seven-Tails has an advantage that the other eight Tailed Beasts do not have: it can fly.

He was already building a bomber squadron, and if Fu could become the captain, she would be a master of pinpoint nuclear detonation, with an extraordinary deterrent effect.

Hmm, thinking about it that way, Fu really does need to be nurtured. Let's add her to Team 7 and form a "family team" with Naruto and Sasuke whose adoptive father is Feng Lan.

As for Sakura? I don't know her at all. You should go study literature; studying medicine won't save the troublemakers of Konoha.

Thinking this way, his refusal softened. He could accept being asked to be his godfather, but he knew he couldn't raise Fu to adulthood; he would have to arrange another family for her. However…

Feng Lan went through the options in her mind, but found that there were no good choices. The Uchiha were all mentally ill, the Aburame were insect enthusiasts, and the Hyuga were all Byakugan users. In comparison, the Inuzuka group, who kept dogs, were the most normal.

As for ordinary Konoha resident scoundrels? They are all inheritors of the Will of Conqueror. To have a Jinchuriki girl move into such a family would be hell for Feng Lan herself.

Seeing Feng Lan's expression, Nishimura felt there was a chance and was overjoyed. Just as he was about to say something more, the door to the consultant's office was suddenly pushed open, and Minato stormed in angrily, shouting in the same pose as in Ace Attorney: "I have an objection!"

Upon seeing this, Nishimura was immediately alarmed. His dirty shady deal had been caught red-handed by the Fourth Hokage, which undoubtedly put his private attempt to curry favor under official scrutiny.

He was trying to bypass the Hokage himself and directly reach a private deal with Fenglan involving the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki. This would be a major taboo in any village—to bypass the highest decision-maker in a diplomatic setting and try to reach a private agreement with an advisor would be seen as a blatant offense to the Hokage's authority, no matter where it was done.

Thinking about Koharu's fate, I and Takigakure will probably only suffer more.

Nishimura felt a chill creep down his back, and sweat trickled down his spine, leaving a damp, cold stain on his shirt. He didn't dare turn to look at Feng Lan, because he wasn't sure what Feng Lan's expression was, or whether she would side with him on this matter.

Meanwhile, Feng Lan's inner monologue was: 【...A sense of déjà vu?】

Sure enough, the next second, the déjà vu became a reality, and Minato said indignantly, "Feng Lan, your first adopted son should be our Naruto, that's what we agreed on!"

Nishimura: "...Huh?!"

"Ah... I knew it." Feng Lan rolled his eyes impatiently. "You showed up just in time, kid. I just asked you to deliver a message to Kushina and you immediately flew away using Thunder God Technique. Now that you heard about your adoptive father, you ran back. You've been eavesdropping at the door for ages, haven't you?"

Because the situation was so outrageous, Nishimura's mind went blank for a moment before he could react.

According to Advisor Fenglan, the Fourth Hokage had been outside the door the whole time and overheard the entire conversation between the two. However, what he cared about most was not village diplomacy, the Hokage's prestige, or the Jinchuriki, but that his son should be ranked first.

Looking at this Fenglan advisor, there wasn't a trace of guilt about being caught red-handed. Instead, he was reprimanding the Hokage without any politeness.

"I don't care." Then the Fourth Hokage started to cheat, saying, "Anyway, Naruto has to be first."

"Is that the point?!" Feng Lan slammed her hand on the table. "I'm not even married yet, and I have a daughter? It just seems weird!"

"Isn't this perfect!" Minato slapped his thigh and said with a grin, "Kushina was just about to introduce you to a girlfriend, so the family of three is set up right away."

Feng Lan: "..."

Good grief, here I am, and there's a call back, huh?

"Let's put my girlfriend aside for now. I think it's fine for Fu to be my adopted daughter; it perfectly aligns with the interests of both Konoha and Takigakure." His lips twitched as he decided to change the subject. "But I obviously don't have the energy to take care of the child. Letting her grow up in this kind of family environment would also have a negative impact on her personality. She might turn to the dark side one day."

As he spoke, his eyes suddenly lit up: "As for Minato... if Fu could grow up under your and Kushina's care, she would be quite good in every way."

Upon hearing this, Nishimura's heart began to pound wildly. The Fourth Hokage was his adoptive father, and the chief advisor was his godfather. What kind of start was this? It was incredibly powerful!

“Uh…” Minato couldn’t help but scratch his head upon hearing this. “Naruto was just born. I’m really not prepared for you to say this. You should at least ask Kushina’s opinion.”

"That's true. Anyway, you should go ask now. If it doesn't work out, I'll consider Nara." Feng Lan stroked his chin. If he had a Jinchuriki's adopted daughter, Shikaku's position as elder advisor would be more secure. Besides, the environment there is good for growing up. It would be nice if Shikamaru and Choji could play together, and Fu and Ino could be best friends.

Ultimately, he is still acting out of self-interest rather than emotion. Although he has considered the children's upbringing, he has not truly invested any emotion in his adopted sons and daughters.

"Okay, I'll go ask. You wait here." Minato nodded, and then he actually disappeared with a Flying Thunder God Technique.

As Nishimura breathed a sigh of relief, he couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. It seemed that the truth was far more exaggerated than the rumors suggested, and the chief advisor's influence on the Hokage was simply unimaginable.

Minato returned quickly: "Kushina asked me to pass on a message to you."

"As long as I surrender to the Wives' Club, I guarantee a lifetime of wealth and riches, with tons of money to be made?" Feng Lan looked over with a half-smile.

"She said that Fu was a pitiful child, and she was willing to adopt her..."

[Hmm, after all, I'm also a Jinchūriki, so we're in the same boat, and I've just given birth to Naruto and am starting to feel maternal.] Feng Lan thought to herself.

"...However, there are conditions."

"Why don't I just mention it to you if there are conditions?" Feng Lan frowned, a sudden sense of foreboding rising within her.

“This condition is for you.” Minato revealed a malicious smile. “She said that when she introduces you to girlfriends in the future, you are not allowed to refuse… at least you have to meet them a few times and have a meal together or something.”

Feng Lan: "..."

That's just blind dating! Why didn't I have this problem before I transmigrated, but now I'm being forced into blind dates? Kushina, you tricked me!

Chapter 159 He's so bad, but I love him!

Feng Lan's lips twitched violently. He wanted to refuse several times, but considering his Tailed Beast Ball mobile fortress and Fu's happy childhood, he finally sighed and compromised: "Okay, but..."

As a result, Minato still didn't give him a chance to make any demands. He had only said "okay" when the guy used Flying Thunder God Technique to run away, probably without even hearing the "but".

[Fine, fine, so I taught you how to use the Hokage privileges, right?] Feng Lan felt like his forehead was covered in hashtags. You just wait, you big golden retriever, once I'm done with this, you're in for a world of hurt.

Soon after receiving a positive reply, Nishimura Akiichi also left. It is said that he was able to barely control his expression inside the Hokage Building, but as soon as he stepped out, he burst into laughter, startling the guards on guard nearby.

"Aha……"

After the envoy from the outer village left, Feng Lan slumped into a chair, feeling utterly exhausted. He could only say that he truly lived up to his reputation as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki; even Black Zetsu had never made him lose his composure like this.

Quan, who was standing nearby, was startled: "Lord Fenglan, are you alright?"

"It's nothing, I was just thinking of a solution." Feng Lan slumped onto the table again, looking utterly exhausted. "Usually, in situations like this, all you need to do is find a decent-looking girl to impersonate her..."

As he said this, his gaze swept over Quan, and after looking at him for about a second, he shook his head: "No, no, no, this is just too grotesque."

“Ugh…” Quan puffed out her cheeks subtly. “Lord Fenglan, I feel like you’re thinking something very rude.”

“It’s not rude, it’s just that you’re too young.” Feng Lan roughly compared their heights. “This is practically a crime.”

"If you need, there are many eligible young women in the Uchiha clan!" Izumi Dai's eyes sparkled as she offered her suggestion.

"Forget it, it feels even more dangerous than what Kushina described." Feng Lan chuckled dryly, then continued to slump over the table and sigh, "It's true what they say, you only realize how little you know when you need it most."

She has a lot of people under her control, but there are really none who can handle this kind of situation. They're either too big for Tsunade or too small for Izumi. The only two people who are the right age are in Kirigakure.

“But then again, I don’t necessarily have to use such a cliché method to make Kushina give up.” Feng Lan suddenly had a flash of inspiration and entered the “I have a plan” state. “As long as I spread my bad reputation far and wide and make all the women in the village keep their distance from me, I can naturally lose the right to choose a partner.”

Izumi: "...Sir, do you know what you're saying?"

"As if you, a little brat, know everything." Feng Lan rolled her eyes, then chuckled, "I've got it! I'll show you my perverted side and scare all the women who come for blind dates away!"

……

On the other side, Kushina, as expected of a member of the Uzumaki clan, had already recovered half of her energy just three days after giving birth. After deciding to introduce a girlfriend to Feng Lan, she immediately invited her friend Uchiha Mikoto over, and together with Rin and Shizune, they held a tea party.

At that moment, Minato excitedly pushed the door open and came in: "Kushina, Fenglan agreed!"

"Hmph~ I knew he would agree." Kushina said smugly, "After all, he's not getting any younger, it's time for him to settle down and get married."