A few minutes later, Uchiha Fugaku's family, except Sasuke, who was only three months old, all stood outside the door, watching Namikaze Minato go away.
Looking at the leaving figure of the youngest Hokage in history, Uchiha Itachi's eyes were full of reverence.
"Itachi, Hokage-sama just praised you..."
Uchiha Mikoto smiled softly, stroked Itachi's hair, and said with a proud tone.
"Really?" Itachi raised his head, his eyes suddenly lit up, and a flash of excitement flashed through his dark pupils.
Although his family has great expectations for him and often encourages him, it is a great honor for him, a child who has not yet entered the ninja school, to be praised by the Hokage.
Uchiha Fugaku also withdrew his gaze at this time. After hearing this, he turned to look at his son and said with the same certainty: "Of course, you are my son Uchiha Fugaku, and you will definitely be able to carry forward the name of Uchiha in the future.
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"Soon, we will enter the ninja school. Don't let us down..."
"Yes, father." Although Uchiha Itachi's face was still a little childish, the firm look he showed at this time was extremely mature and steady, not at all what a child of this age should look like.
As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly seemed to notice something. His expression moved and he looked into the courtyard and said, "Ah, Sasuke seems to be making trouble again."
"I'll go take a look..."
After saying that, he hurriedly ran into the house. Fugaku and Mikoto were already used to this.
Many times, even though they didn't hear Sasuke's cry, Itachi could detect it from a long distance as if he had a special sense.
Not only that, he also has a special sense of intimacy with this younger brother. When Sasuke, who can't speak yet, gets into trouble, as long as he picks him up and coaxes him gently, he can make him behave again and stop crying.
After Itachi left, Fugaku and his wife were left at the door.
Uchiha Fugaku was obviously in a very good mood at this time. After he glanced at Mikoto, he suddenly said gratefully: "When I was talking to the Yondaime just now, it was all thanks to you..."
"If you hadn't reminded me, I might have really missed the opportunity for Uchiha to show his kindness to the fourth generation."
In this regard, Uchiha Mikoto didn't seem to care too much, she just chuckled and said: "Actually, that's not the case. It's mainly because the fourth generation really wants to improve the relationship between Uchiha and the village."
"I vaguely know this..."
"Oh? You know?" Uchiha Fugaku was a little surprised.
The previous time when the three and four generations visited Uchiha at the same time, he could vaguely hear the new Hokage's gentle show of goodwill towards Uchiha, which was different from the previous Hokage's attitude, through the verbal conversation with Namikaze Minato.
Especially after that, the Fourth Hokage made no other special moves, which also made Uchiha Fugaku slightly disappointed. At this time, it would certainly be strange to hear that Uchiha Mikoto seemed to have known the new Hokage's thoughts for a long time.
However, at this moment, Uchiha Mikoto suddenly smiled coquettishly and revealed mysteriously: "Kushina is my best friend..."
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On the other side, after Minato Namikaze left Uchiha Fugaku's house, he rushed back to the Hokage's office again.
It's almost noon, and most of the arrangements that the village can prepare now have been completed.
Now he needs to rush to the new barrier to check the security and vigilance work around the barrier. According to the news that was sent back not long ago, the new barrier was chosen at a remote lake more than ten kilometers away from Konoha Village.
side.
In the Hokage's office building, there is a small private space exclusive to the Hokage.
The area inside is not large, but there are beds, tables and chairs. It can be regarded as a temporary residence for the Hokage when he is busy with work and cannot go home.
It is said that among the previous Hokages, the Second Hokage Senju Tobirama basically regarded this place as his second home when he was in office.
Senju Tobirama is somewhat similar to Kakashi in some respects. He is considered a celibate. He likes to research and develop ninjutsu and forbidden jutsu, and he also led Konoha to make so many policy changes that would affect future generations.
, on weekdays, besides working, he studies ninjutsu. It’s not surprising that he would treat this place as his second home.
But to put it bluntly, the biggest reason is still not having a wife...
Look at the first generation and the third generation. They all have families. Naturally, they would not choose to spend the night in an office building unless necessary.
Namikaze Minato once suspected that this place might be specially prepared for him by Senju Tobirama...
Taking off the white Hokage robe and Hokage hat, Namikaze Minato stood in front of the closet and looked at the most conspicuous piece hanging inside, the God's robe with the fourth generation Hokage written on it. He hesitated, but he still didn't touch it.
.Instead, he chose to put on a blue tight-fitting combat uniform and a green turtleneck vest.
Finally, a Konoha ninja forehead protector was put on the head, just like the costume worn by Minato during his time as a jounin.
When it comes to why he doesn’t wear the iconic fourth-generation royal robe, it’s not because he thinks this look is average. On the contrary, in his opinion, the unique white robe is actually a very important one.
The flag, that flag represents the name of Hokage.
At the moment, Namikaze Minato has no time to adapt to this name that is suddenly placed on his back.
All he can think about now is how to survive tonight with the name of the Fourth Hokage on his back. Maybe when necessary, he will do things that go against the Hokage's duty, such as making sacrifices for the village...
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Due to this mentality, he felt a little burdened about carrying this flag.
That's why I subconsciously avoid the white robe with the Fourth Hokage written on it...
However, he didn't have time to think too much at this time. After putting them on, he checked his two ninja bags again, which contained special flying thunder god kunai. After confirming that the quantity was sufficient, he walked out of the room.
The roof of the Hokage Building.
A group of ANBU wearing exclusive gray vests and armor, carrying daggers on their backs, and with flame tattoos on their arms, had already gathered and been waiting for a long time.
They are members of the fourth ANBU detachment directly under Sarutobi Hiruzen. In addition to the third and fourth squads who are out on missions, plus a detachment leader, there are seven members in total.
According to Sarutobi Hiruzen's prior instructions, we are waiting here and preparing to go to the new barrier with Namifeng Shuimon to strengthen the protection force.
"Eagle, is everyone here?"
While everyone was looking around idly, a voice suddenly came from the air, and then a blond ninja appeared in front of everyone.
"Yes, Yondaime-sama, the fourth ANBU detachment, all members of squads one and two are gathered here..."
Seeing the appearance of Namikaze Minato, an ANBU wearing a bird-like pointed-beak mask in the crowd immediately stepped forward and replied respectfully.
This ANBU man is naturally the captain of the fourth division code-named Eagle.
"Then let's set off. Try not to attract outside attention during the operation. This escort mission is absolutely confidential." Namikaze Minato glanced at the ANBU and finally warned: "If there is an enemy situation, we must notify the outcome as soon as possible.
Inside the world!”
"Yes." All the Anbu bowed solemnly at the same time.
Although the ANBU in front of him responded decisively without any hesitation, Namikaze Minato still had a complicated expression.
The reason why I specifically emphasized this sentence is because in the original work, all the ANBU outside the barrier were killed silently without exception.
I hope that if there is an accident, they can release the news in time...
