In the infirmary of Konoha Camp in the Country of Grass, medical ninjas are treating Minato's wounds.

"Minato Jounin, can you tell me how your arm was injured?"

After some inspections, the medical ninja belonging to the medical unit hesitated for a moment, apparently having doubts about the injury on Minato's arm.

"What's wrong? Isn't this an injury caused by Rou Quan?"

Before Minato could speak, Jiraiya who was standing aside had already asked.

Minato is not only his disciple, but also the only Konoha ninja who can reverse the situation in the Land of Grass.

This time, Minato had a hasty fight with the traitorous ninja Hyuga Ayane, and then returned injured, which shocked Jiraiya.

In Jiraiya's opinion, Minato's bleeding and injured arm was completely injured by the enemy's soft fist.

"Jiraiya-sama, with all due respect, Minato Jounin's arm was not injured by Rou Fist at all."

The medical ninja said with certainty.

"What?"

"Yes, Minato's injured arm was injured by some kind of wind release ninjutsu. It has seriously damaged the bones and meridian system in Minato's arm."

The medical ninja nodded.

In Konoha's medical literature, there are many cases of injuries caused by Rou Fist, and none of the records of those injury cases were the same as Minato's arm injury.

One is taijutsu and the other is ninjutsu. The injuries caused by hitting the human body will be very different, and professional medical ninjas can easily distinguish them.

This was also the evidence that he was sure that Minato's arm was not injured by Soft Fist.

"Minato, what's going on?"

Jiraiya asked seriously.

"...It should have something to do with my ninjutsu."

Minato's expression was quite calm.

"Rasengan?"

"Yes, I added the change in the nature of the wind attribute chakra to the Rasengan... but this technique is not complete, that's why there are such sequelae."

Minato answered calmly.

"That's no wonder." The medical ninja nodded clearly: "However, it is best for Minato Jōnin not to use this kind of wind escape ninjutsu in the future. If it is used a few more times, I am worried that Minato Jōnin's right arm will become paralyzed.

The situation of condensing chakra."

"so serious?"

Minato was also surprised.

Although he knew that his new technique had some risks, he never expected that it would have such terrible drawbacks.

"Minato Jounin is not a medical ninja, so it is understandable that he does not understand these risks. But even if Tsunade-sama diagnoses it personally, he will give such advice. If possible, this forbidden technique that causes great harm to one's body should still be sealed

It feels better."

The medical ninja sighed.

From the injuries on Minato's arms, he could tell how dangerous and terrifying Minato's wind escape technique was.

Although it is extremely powerful and combined with the Flying Thunder God Technique, it can have a stronger frightening effect on the enemy, but it will cost you an arm, which is not worth it in the eyes of medical ninjas.

"If I use this technique with my shadow clone instead of my main body, there should be no risk, right?"

Minato had a flexible mind and quickly came up with a brilliant idea.

The medical ninja was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "This is a feasible method. However, judging from the injury to Minato Jounin's arm, it is estimated that it will be very difficult to control this forbidden technique with a shadow clone."

"The village needs my strength now. No matter how difficult it is, I will choose to overcome it. Thank you for your advice."

Minato stood up from his chair and solemnly thanked the medical ninja.

"This is my duty and responsibility as a doctor. The situation in the Country of Grass is stable, thanks to Minato Jounin's ability to turn the tide."

The medical ninja was a little flattered and admired Minato from the bottom of his heart.

He has excellent character, handsome appearance, humble attitude, and strong strength. He takes the lead in every battle and can go in and out of the enemy's hinterland with almost no injuries. As a result, many young ninjas in Konoha now regard Minato as their role model.

It's called 'Water Gate Fever'.

This year, the Konoha troops stationed in the Land of Grass were able to regain their disadvantage in the battle with Iwagakure. It can be said that most of it was due to Minato.

Even so, he was able to maintain an attitude of neither arrogance nor impatience. This kind of friendly power naturally made many people willing to believe in him and entrust their lives to him.

After leaving the infirmary, Jiraiya said to Minato on the way: "Minato, I've been thinking about it for a long time, and finally I've figured it out."

"Jiraiya-sensei, what have you thought about?"

"You can be the deputy commander."

Jiraiya solemnly invited.

"?"

Minato's face was stunned.

"With your strength and the illustrious military exploits you have made in the past, the people below will not gossip."

"But……"

"Don't be too busy refusing. I just want to ask you, Minato, do you remember what you told me before about your dream of becoming Hokage?"

Jiraiya looked serious.

Minato nodded.

"Becoming Hokage is not that easy. I am not interested in the position of Hokage, but I can push you to the position of Hokage. Ambition does not mean age. Now you have the ability to compete with Orochimaru. And Mr. Sarutobi

After hearing about your deeds and cherishing your talents very much, he has already entered your name into the ranks of candidates for the Fourth Hokage."

After listening to Jiraiya's words, Minato knew that Jiraiya was paving the way for him.

The road to becoming Hokage is not smooth sailing. It is not enough to have strength, but also to have enough fame and mass base.

He rose to prominence on the Iwagakure battlefield under the name of Yellow Flash, but compared to Orochimaru, one of the three ninjas, his reputation and mass base are still slightly weak.

Therefore, Jiraiya promoted him to deputy commander here, and his intention is self-evident.

Develop his leadership skills.

How to turn the people here into his supporters depends on whether he can seize the opportunity next.

"Thank you, Jiraiya-sensei. I will try my best."

"Oh, you're welcome. This is what I should do as a teacher. You just need to do your best to realize your dreams, and the teacher will help you with the rest."

Jiraiya said, patting his chest.

"Isn't it okay with Orochimaru-senpai?"

Minato was worried that Jiraiya's funding for him would destroy the friendship between Jiraiya and Orochimaru.

"Of course it's okay. Orochimaru and I have worn the same pair of pants since we were little. We've been friends for a long time. He wouldn't be so petty."

Jiraiya smiled and told Minato not to pay attention.

There was another thing he didn't say, and that was that he didn't expect Minato to stand out in the battle for the Fourth Hokage.

After all, the gap in reputation and mass base between Minato and Orochimaru is huge.

Since the last great ninja war, Orochimaru has been noticed by high-level officials and has been vigorously cultivated. He is a sure-fire fourth-generation Hokage.

He did this not to make Minato become the fourth Hokage, but to prepare for the role of the fifth Hokage.

"Yes, from now on, I am also an elite ninja of Uchiha."

Obito put his hands on his hips, enjoying Lin's gaze.

This kind of attention from the girl I like is really great.

Of course, there is also a feeling of sadness and bitterness.

Because in the past, the attention of girls was taken away by Kakashi, who was a genius.

"Even if you haven't awakened the Sharingan, I have always believed that you are the elite of Uchiha, Obito."

Lin said with a gentle smile.

"Yes, really?"

Obito blushed in embarrassment and scratched his face with his fingers.

The injured Kakashi was sitting on the bed, holding a book in his hand and reading.

He turned a deaf ear to Obito and Lin's conversations, since they were all topics he was not interested in anyway.

"Kakashi, I heard that you were injured. Is this true?"

Outside the ward, three more people walked in.

The first person was a young man with thick eyebrows and a watermelon haircut. He was the first person to come in and shout.
To be continued...