Chapter 91: How Miserable He Is

Chapter 91: Chapter 91: How Miserable He Is

"So?"

Uchiha Xuan softly asked in return.

"According to Konohagakure regulations, leaving the village without a mission order will be defined as a Rogue Ninja... So..."

Namikaze Minato’s voice was heavy.

"So, you want me to issue him an order?"

Uchiha Xuan sat up, the breeze blowing the black strands of hair by his ears backward.

"If possible."

Namikaze Minato also sat up, with a hint of pleading.

"I refuse. I have no obligation to help him or you, Minato. Right now, I am the village’s Hokage. With your intelligence, you should understand that the Ninja World is not at peace.

What happened in Konohagakure will soon spread throughout the Ninja World. Coupled with the fall of the Hidden Sand Village, a full-scale war targeting Konohagakure will likely break out soon.

As for him, although his strength is average, the combat power of the Summoning Beasts from Mount Myoboku is still significant on the battlefield. With war approaching,

why should I, because of the friendship between you and me, allow such a combat asset to leave Konohagakure for some so-called ideal and a ridiculous, elusive savior?

Minato, the Ninja World is cruel. It is not a game. The departure of one Jiraiya might require several Jonin or hundreds of Chunin and Genin to fill his absence.

As Hokage, this is not what I want to see. So, give up your persuasion. I will not agree to such a thing. Of course...

if Jiraiya insists on leaving, Konohagakure will immediately label him a Rogue Ninja. The Uchiha clan will hunt him down, provided... he can make it a hundred meters outside Konoha."

Uchiha Xuan spoke in a detached, soft tone.

A savior? With him here, the Ninja World needs no savior. He! Is both the greatest devil and the most sacred, heroic savior.

"I see... Then... what about me?"

Upon hearing this, Namikaze Minato nodded slightly. After a moment, he raised his head and looked directly at Uchiha Xuan.

"What do you mean?"

Uchiha Xuan frowned upon hearing this. Did Namikaze Minato also want to leave Konohagakure?

"I also want to leave Konohagakure temporarily. Of course, when war comes, I will definitely return, to fight for Konoha with all my strength."

Namikaze Minato spoke softly with a smile.

"You want to replace Jiraiya and search for that so-called savior?"

Looking at Namikaze Minato, Uchiha Xuan showed displeasure. He felt that Mount Myoboku was being too presumptuous, constantly poaching his Konoha people to be their tools. Had they ever asked for his opinion as the Hokage of Konoha?

"Huh? Why would I help Jiraiya-sensei search for some savior? No, what I mean is, I plan to leave Konohagakure and go to Mount Myoboku to train for a while.

Xuan, do you remember when we first met? Back then, you seemed so distant, effortlessly defeating an entire class by yourself.

It seemed like you didn’t regard any of the classmates... except me. At the time, I really didn’t understand why you had expectations of me. Clearly, my strength was even less than that... huh? What was the name of that classmate who used insect Ninjutsu back then?"

Ahem, that’s not important. What matters is, at that time, I didn’t live up to your expectations. Back then, you seemed quite disappointed in my abilities.

At that time, you were so astonishingly brilliant. No matter what subject it was, you would leave everyone far behind, riding ahead alone. Even when I desperately tried to catch up, I couldn’t even see your back.

In the end, I mustered the courage to ask you for guidance. Honestly... I was already prepared to be rejected by you, after all... you were quite aloof.

But I never expected you to agree, and even take the initiative to teach me Chakra control. What’s more, you even taught me such a powerful technique...

As he spoke, Namikaze Minato raised his hand, a deep blue Chakra sphere spinning irregularly in his palm.

Rasengan!!

I clearly know you considered me a friend, even though you never truly admitted it. But in my heart, you were already my closest friend.

And now, you’ve become the Hokage of my dreams. Though I feel a bit envious, and even a little regretful, I am genuinely happy for you.

At the same time, I understand your thoughts. I want to help you, but as I am now, it seems difficult for me to stand by your side. So... I want to go to Mount Myoboku.

Perhaps, if I can master Senjutsu and grasp that powerful force Teacher Jiraiya spoke of, I’ll truly be able to help you.

Xuan, as someone who considers himself your closest friend, I don’t want you to bear everything alone. So, please approve my request.

Namikaze Minato stood up, looking at Uchiha Xuan with determined eyes.

Closest friend? Being the closest friend of an Uchiha... isn’t that easy.

Without turning to look at Minato, Uchiha Xuan continued to gaze at Konohagakure, speaking softly.

In the future, don’t come to me with such matters. Go find Shikarin. As my specially appointed Hokage Assistant, you can take these trivial matters to him.

Uchiha Xuan stood up, his voice indifferent. The next moment, his figure vanished directly from the top of the Hokage Monument, leaving only Minato standing there, smiling as he watched the gradually forming face of Uchiha Xuan on the stone.

.....

Inside the Hokage’s office.

Achoo~

At a small desk beside the Hokage’s main desk, Nara Shikanin, with heavy dark circles under his eyes, suddenly sneezed violently.

Who’s cursing me? Arghhhh!! That damn brat Xuan!!! Why does he create so many things, and why do I have to handle them all alone!!

Nara Shikaku!!!! You better grow up quickly, or else, even if I have to beat you every single day, I’ll beat you until you’re swollen enough to pretend you’ve grown up!

Nara Shikanin, looking utterly exhausted, stared at a document in his hand titled "Establishment and Development Direction of the Konohagakure Technology Research Institute," then suddenly slammed the table and roared.

Sigh... isn’t the Hokage being a bit too harsh on Shikanin? I can’t help but feel... he’s really pitiful.

Outside the door, a passing Uchiha ninja looked sympathetically at the Hokage’s office door and spoke to his companion beside him.

"Shut up, you. Do you really expect the Hokage to handle all those matters personally? The Hokage has other important affairs to attend to. It’s an honor for Nara Shikanin to share the Hokage’s burdens. Hmph, if only I had a mind like his—I’d jump at the chance."

Another Uchiha ninja rolled his Byakugan at the remark, then glanced enviously toward the office door. The thought of being able to assist Uchiha Xuan filled him with deep admiration.