After completing the mission, the pressure on the Konoha ninja army in the Country of Yu was relieved.
Because he clearly saw the return of the ninja army from Kumogakure Village, Jiraiya's pressure suddenly eased a lot, so he gave Toneri a period of leave.
After all, when Danzo took command, all kinds of difficult and dangerous tasks were handed over to him. With the continuous high-intensity tasks for half a year, Jiraiya was really worried that the string in his heart would be broken.
It won't be too tight and cause it to break.
So after he completed this mission, he immediately chose to give Toneri a holiday.
Along with them, there were those ninjas who had not rested for a long time on the battlefield of Yuno Country, as well as those ninjas who were seriously injured to the point of being disabled or losing their ability to fight.
Ninjas are also human beings, and they will get tired if they are always on the battlefield, so it is very necessary to relax appropriately.
Some time ago, there was nothing we could do. The crisis in Cloud Hidden Village and Iwagakure Village was imminent, so the holidays for all ninjas were lifted. But now that the crisis is coming, we can let everyone rest again.
Currently, Kumogakure's ninja army in Yuno Country only has 4,000 people left, and Jiraiya also has more than 3,000 people. As long as they don't take the initiative to attack, there is absolutely no problem in defense.
The vast team and the small team escorting supplies entered the hidden village of Konoha, cheered by the residents of Konoha.
Also coming to welcome their return were the third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and three Hokage advisors.
When they entered Konoha, there were overwhelming cheers that resounded through the sky.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's old face also smiled like a chrysanthemum.
Among the many cheers, the loudest and most exciting ones were undoubtedly those shouting Toneri's name and his title of "Konoha Aangmao".
As arranged by Sarutobi Hiruzen, since Tonero and Namikaze Minato have achieved today's feat of turning the tide of the battle alone, Konoha will naturally give them enough cheers, enough sense of accomplishment, and enough
of honor.
Let the residents of Konoha understand who allowed them to live a peaceful and stable life.
Toneri is a meritorious official and a hero, and the people who came back with him are all heroes of Konoha, but compared to his outstanding performance, they seem a bit dim.
Of course, this was not just cheers. Among the many cheers, there were also many slight sobs.
Some were holding their injured family members and crying silently, but others were holding the bodies of their companions, relatives, and lovers and weeping there.
War is cruel. Some people become living heroes, and naturally some people will become dead heroes.
It has to be said that among the many cheers, these crying people look even sadder after watching them.
However, they all knew that today was the time for the heroes of Konoha to return, so no matter how sad or uncomfortable they were, they tacitly covered their mouths and tried not to let their mentality affect the joy of most people.
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But the more they behave like this, the more distressing they become.
Shiren, who was walking at the front, undoubtedly noticed this and felt a little bitter and helpless in his heart.
This is war...
Immediately afterwards, Toneri stretched out his hand and raised his fist to signal everyone to stop walking and cheering.
Seeing his action, everyone almost subconsciously stopped and closed their mouths.
I found a place and stood at the highest point.
Everyone's eyes followed his movements, even Sarutobi Hiruzen was no exception.
Toneri pursed his lips and scanned the audience. Most people had joy on their faces, but many people were affected by those who were crying.
"We! We should be grateful to all our companions who were willing to sacrifice their lives for Konoha. Some of them we brought back, but some...we couldn't bring them back.
No matter what! I think they are the greatest heroes of Konoha. Let us observe three minutes of silence for them!
Let...let the family members of the deceased be able to vent their emotions to their heart's content, and let the deceased...be able to leave with peace of mind!
Konoha! Protected by us!"
After the words fell, Toneri took the lead and put his right hand on his chest, closed his eyes, lowered his head, and remained silent.
Seeing his actions and hearing his words, almost everyone imitated him and observed three minutes of silence for the deceased.
Even Sarutobi Hiruzen was touched by Toneri's words and closed his eyes to mourn the deceased.
Only a few people were still crying, and Shiren's words seemed to open the weakest valve deep in their hearts.
"Wow--"
Along with a loud cry filled with grievances, the others also vented their feelings loudly.
When facing the deceased, one should not suppress one's emotions.
There was neither a cry nor a moment of silence on the field. Danzo was probably the only one who stared silently at Toneri with his eyes narrowed and his cane in hand.
Even Koharu and Mito Monobu, who had moved to bed, could only maintain the gesture of silence like Toneri under pressure.
Three minutes later, the crying gradually subsided, and all the greatest grievances and reluctances in their hearts had been vented.
In the square at the gate of Konoha, thousands of eyes, maybe more, were all looking at Toneri who was standing high up.
At this moment, it seemed as if Sheren was their backbone.
"Let us welcome the hero back!" Sheren raised his arms and shouted.
"Welcome, hero returns!!"
"Welcome, hero returns!!"
"Welcome, hero returns!!"
"..."
The mighty team began to move forward again, and the crowded people consciously and slowly gave way.
As the Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't say a word, but the satisfied smile on his face showed his mood at this moment.
"This is the human heart...This is the transmission of the 'Will of Fire'..."
No one understands the excitement in his heart better than himself at this moment.
Looking at the appearance of Sarutobi Hiruzen, Koharu and Mito Kaden opened their mouths to say something, but found that they were always eloquent.
I'm running out of words.
Danzo turned his back to everyone and looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression from the corner of his eye. Every time Hiruzen Sarutobi was happy, his heart sank a little.
Seeing that the position of Hokage within his reach is getting further and further away from him, and between him and the position of Hokage, there is not just one person, but several.
This made him so happy.
The most important thing is that even if he racks his brains, he can't think of any way to drag them down.
With a heavy heart, I followed the troops returning to the village and Hiruzen Sarutobi to the Hokage Building.
At this time, there were many people waiting here, including Namikaze Minato who Toneri saw at first sight!
Sarutobi Hiruzen was finally able to speak at this time.
After he said a few words, he rarely went on for a long time, allowing the eager ninjas to go home and reunite with their relatives. In the end, only a few people were left.
Toneri, Minato, Kakashi who was standing next to Minato with his right eye wrapped in a white bandage, and Harano Rin who was closely accompanying him, their moods were not very high, or even a little low.
Seeing them, Shiren understood everything.
The Battle of Kannabi Bridge still happened, and while the name of Yellow Flash resounded throughout the ninja world, Konoha also gave birth to two incredible "Blood Eye Heroes", Hatake Kakashi and Uchiha Dai.
earth.
Just by looking at their appearance, one could tell that Obito would never come back after Uchiha Madara took action.
It’s no wonder that when Toneri deceived the Third Mizukage in the Land of Water, Madara Uchiha didn’t jump out. It turned out that he had more important things to do.
However, Toneri still had to pretend to be ignorant, "Minato, what happened to them? Where is that stupid boy from the Uchiha clan?"
Hearing this, bitterness appeared on Minato's face, and he looked at Kakashi and Lin. Their already drooped heads were even lowered.
Toneri's eyes flickered, and then he showed an expression of sudden realization. He gently patted Kakashi on the shoulder and rubbed Harano Lin's head.
Because Toneri and Minato have a pretty good relationship, the three people in Minato's class also have a good relationship with him, and they don't object to Toneri's slightly intimate behavior.
He was not talking, because under the leadership of Sarutobi Hiruzen and other Konoha senior officials, they had already arrived at the conference room of the Hokage Building.
Opening the door and walking in, there were already many people sitting inside. Most of the people's attention was on Toner and Minato, but some people's attention fell on Kakashi who was in a depressed mood.
Noticing other people's gazes, Kakashi subconsciously leaned closer to Minato, "Minato-sensei, I..."
Minato patted Kakashi's shoulder encouragingly, a smile appearing on his face.
"Don't worry, Kakashi, no matter what the cost, I will help you keep Obito's eyes!"
Toneri's heart moved, and without saying a word, he followed Sarutobi Hiruzen and walked in.
The main content of this meeting is still about the third Ninja War. Although the tense situation has been alleviated because of Toner and Minato, it is only relieved after all. As long as no one is defeated or chooses to give up, Konoha will
It will always be in this state of siege.
And these things are not something that Toneri and others can decide. At most, they can only provide some suggestions or put forward some opinions. In the end, it is ultimately decided by Sarutobi Hiruzen and the three major advisors.
However, allowing Toner and Minato to participate sent a message to everyone in Konoha that the two of them would enter Konoha's management.
Even more exaggeratedly, it is very likely that the next Hokage will emerge from the two of them!
Even if they are not the Hokage, their status will not be lower than the original Sannin of Konoha. Moreover, the two of them are the disciples of Sarutobi Hiruzen and are direct ninjas of the Hokage lineage.
Therefore, the patriarchs or elders of the major families in the conference room still have a very good attitude towards the two of them.
Moreover, because of the war, the patriarchs of many families could not be present, and their replacements were either elders or younger generations.
For example, the leader of the Uchiha clan is currently on the battlefield in Takino Country and Ye Iwagakure Village, so the person who appeared in his place was Uchiha Fugaku, who just returned.
Also representing the Yamanaka, Nara, and Akimichi clans is Nara Shikaku, the son of Nara Shikaku. In this war, Nara Shikaku undoubtedly proved his talents and proved that "the Nara clan produces wise men."
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As well as Hyuga Hizashi who represents the Hyuga clan, as well as joint representatives of some small families, etc.
However, the current general direction of Konoha does not need to be adjusted, but some small direction issues need to be adjusted.
Finally, the matter that needed to be discussed fell to Kakashi.
"Ahem, I believe everyone already knows about Kakashi. His left eye was blinded because he was attacked by an enemy on the battlefield. His companion Uchiha Obito died to protect the two of them. However, Uchiha Obito
Before leaving, he said that he wanted to give his eyes to Kakashi as a gift after he became a jounin.
This is Uchiha Obito's relic and his last entrustment as a companion. However, because this eye has awakened, the things involved are relatively sensitive. I would like to hear everyone's opinions."
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at everyone with a questioning tone.
Everyone looked at each other, no one was the first to stand up and speak, and many people even looked at the silent Uchiha Fugaku with expressions of gloating.
In any case, this is the blood line limit of the Uchiha clan. Many of them have no right to speak, but they are still very interested in watching the excitement.
The first one to stand up was Namikaze Minato after all.
"Obito is my subordinate, and Kakashi is also my subordinate. It was my dereliction of duty that something like this happened this time.
But as their teacher, I still have to be the first to stand up and speak out.
Since Obito entrusted his eyes to Kakashi before his death, he must have hoped that Kakashi could always use this eye and use his eyes to see the world.
It's just that this eye happens to be the Sharingan, which makes it so sensitive.
This is the last thing he left in this world, and I beg you to allow Kakashi to become its owner.
I promise that I will never leak the bloodline limits of the Uchiha clan, and I believe Kakashi also has this determination."
Although Kakashi is only a twelve-year-old child, almost the same as when Toneri and the others first graduated, he is already a jounin.
As long as they are jounin, there is no reason why they should not be treated like children.
"I promise!" Kakashi said solemnly.
Everyone turned their attention to Uchiha Fugaku.
"I also support leaving this Sharingan to Kakashi. Since we are already ninjas, we must be responsible for our own actions and choices. I don't think Obito's final decision was a hot-headed decision.
There is a saying that goes well: when a person is about to die, his words are also kind; when a bird is about to die, its song is sad. The decision made before death, let us respect the deceased."
Uchiha Fugaku hadn't expressed his stance yet, but Toneri was the first to express his stance.
Namikaze Minato and Toneri are now two very popular and popular figures in Konoha, and their statements have undoubtedly made everyone feel the pressure.
"Whether it's Obito Uchiha or Kakashi Hatake, they are all ninjas of Konoha. The Sharingan should belong to Konoha, not any one of them." Koharu, who was sitting next to him, couldn't help but said.
This is the Sharingan, and it is an incredible thing for Konoha.
Just hearing Xiaochun's words, Toneri couldn't help but give her a look, and everyone was speechless.
This guy's brain really doesn't work very well sometimes.
Seeing Toneri's eyes, Koharu wanted to get angry when he went to bed, but luckily Mito Kabuto stopped him in time.
With Toneri's current reputation among the people of Konoha, she can no longer manipulate it at will, and besides, Toneri is not the only one who thinks she is an idiot.
Finally, Uchiha Fugaku, who had remained silent, raised his head.
Take a deep breath.
At this time, he was also very tangled in his heart. Due to the battlefield situation, the leader of the Uchiha clan has not yet returned. Although his reputation in the Uchiha clan is not low, he is also a good competitor for the next leader.
However, being the leader of the Uchiha clan is not just something you have the ability and strength to do.
In other words, after Uchiha Madara left, the power of the Uchiha clan leader was no longer that great.
Many core powers fell into the hands of many elders.
Before he came to attend this meeting, the elders told him that the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan could not be passed on to others.
Originally, he had made up his mind, and no matter what he said, he insisted on getting the Sharingan back.
But when he arrived here and saw Namikaze Minato and Toneri, his heart was shaken.
Because he saw hope in Minato and Toneri.
A hope to take back the power of the Uchiha clan from the hands of the elders.
What he pursues is not just to become the leader of the Uchiha clan, but to become a clan leader with real power, even a single-minded Uchiha like Uchiha Madara.
This is his ambition, Uchiha Fugaku.
And he saw in Tonero and Namikaze Minato the possibility of helping him realize this ambition.
The hope that one of them will become Hokage is still very high. As long as they can get their support, due to pressure from the outside world, the elders of the Uchiha clan must release part of their power, otherwise the rights of the Uchiha clan will not be able to
be protected.
Therefore, Uchiha Fugaku made a decision.
"Uchiha can give up, but Kakashi's Sharingan must not be lost, otherwise... I cannot bear this responsibility."
Hearing this, Minato, Kakashi and Harano Lin's faces showed joy.
Danzo, who had been sitting silently on the side, raised his eyebrows and looked at Uchiha Fugaku, thinking in his eyes.
"Thank you Fugaku Jounin, thank you to the Uchiha clan, my team, Namikaze Minato, will remember you forever." Minato said sincerely.
Uchiha Fugaku nodded, not polite, all he needed was this promise.
When Sarutobi Hiruzen saw that the matter was solved perfectly, a smile appeared on his face, "In that case, let's break up the meeting."
He didn't give Uchiha Fugaku any chance to regret.
After the meeting, Uchiha Fugaku came to Toneri.
"Fugaku, I really want to thank you this time and treat you to dinner." Toneri said with a smile.
Uchiha Fugaku shook his head, his expression slightly bitter, "I agree to you, and I will be in trouble. I don't know how to reply to those old guys when I go back."
Toneri had a thought in his mind, "What? If you need help, just ask. If Minato and I can help, we won't refuse."
"That's right." Minato nodded in response.
The sadness on Uchiha Fugaku's face faded, and a smile slowly appeared, "Toneri, we are old friends too, I won't be polite to you.
There is indeed something that may trouble you. I may trouble you to come to my house tomorrow."
Sheren was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go to your house tomorrow and talk."
Immediately he left with satisfaction.
"Thank you, Toneri..." Minato said to Toneri after Uchiha Fugaku left.
He waved his hand and said, "Don't be so polite to me. Let's go while there is still time. I'll treat you to dinner and take a look at Kakashi's eyes."
Hearing this, Minato was stunned for a moment, and seemed to come to his senses after a moment.
