"Great!"
Kakashi's face immediately showed a look of surprise, and he excitedly took the book from Jiraiya's hand.
His eyes fell on the cover of the book, and there was a faint fiery color in his eyes.
Jiraiya looked at Kakashi with a meaningful smile and said: "Kid, you know what's good for you."
"Jiraiya -sama, if there is nothing else, I will leave first." Kakashi said with an urgent look.
"Well … there is nothing else." Jiraiya just opened his mouth to speak, but Kakashi had already disappeared in front of him.
"Flying Thunder God Technique …"
The corner of his mouth twitched, and at this moment, he turned his eyes and saw that in the courtyard of the Hatake Clan below, there was a person looking up at him.
"Yo, Sho Sho, long time no see."
Immediately, Jiraiya jumped and landed in front of Sho Sho.
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Naruto Building, High-Level Conference Room.
"I think it's time to hand over the responsibility of Naruto to the next generation." Watergate looked at the several elders of the Wood Leaf Clan in front of him and said indifferently.
As soon as this statement came out, Fugaku, Mitokado, Koharu, and Naruto Sarutobi were all surprised.
"Watergate, isn't it too early for you to say this?"
Fugaku looked at Watergate, the latter's appearance was almost the same as when he succeeded Naruto more than 20 years ago.
Although they are not young anymore, it is indeed a bit early for Watergate to choose the successor of Naruto at this time.
The other elders nodded, obviously, they all had the same idea.
However, they naturally didn't think that Watergate didn't want to be Naruto anymore. Everything he has done for the village over the years, not only the people of the village, but also the entire ninja world.
"Indeed, so I don't mean to find a successor immediately."
Watergate shrugged and said: "In fact, it's difficult for me to choose the next Naruto."
"In today's village, there are a lot of people who have the strength and qualifications to hold this position."
Several elders looked at each other with a smile on their faces.
For today's Wood Leaf Clan, Naruto is indeed not the only candidate.
"So, my idea is that in the next few years, or even in the future, the position of Hokage will be changed into an election system."
"Of course, the candidates for these elections will first be decided by the village's elders."
Watergate said. For a long time, the successor of Naruto was almost decided by the former Naruto and the Daimyo.
But at that time, due to various reasons, there were not many candidates who could hold this position in the village.
But now, the era is different, so the system has to be changed.
"Haha."
Sandaime Naruto chuckled and said: "Since there are so many excellent juniors, a fair competition is reasonable. I have no objection."
At this time, Watergate looked at Fugaku, who frowned slightly, and said: "Sasuke is also one of the candidates I have proposed. I think with his strength and merits, the other elders should have no objection."
He knew what Fugaku was hesitating about, and he also knew that in the hearts of the two elders, Homura and Koharu, there was still a factional struggle.
This is their perception that has lasted for decades, and even now, it is impossible to completely change it.
"I called all the elders here today, and I'm not in a hurry to let everyone express their opinions. Whether my plan is feasible or not can only be confirmed by time."
Watergate said with a serious face: "But at least, we need the courage to carry out reform, so that we can make progress."
...
Ichiraku Ramen Restaurant.
Naruto and Hinata sat down near the service desk.
"Boss, please give me two bowls of Original Ramen." Naruto raised his hand at the service desk.
"Oh, it's Naruto and Hinata, how have you been recently?"
When the busy boss heard Naruto's voice, he looked over and suddenly became very enthusiastic.
Although Naruto's defeat of Toneri on the moon was not deliberately publicized, some people still know about it. This time, it was Watergate and Naruto who resolved the crisis of the earth.
"Hinata, what do you want to eat? It's my treat today, just order whatever you want." Naruto smiled at Hinata and patted his chest.
"Okay."
Hinata nodded.
After a while, the waiter brought two big bowls in front of Naruto and Hinata, looking at the latter with a bit of surprise in her eyes.
After all, Hinata's performance in the Big Stomach King competition not long ago was too impressive.
It's just that Hinata and Naruto didn't notice her gaze.
Although their eyes didn't look at each other, their attention was on each other.
Since the last time on the moon, the relationship between the two has become different from before.
At this time, outside the Ichiraku Ramen Restaurant, Shanyu, who was secretly watching this scene, shrank her neck and nodded with a smile.
"From a certain point of view, that fellow She Ren can be considered to have done a good deed …"
...
"Boss, the bill."
After eating, Naruto took out his wallet from his Ninja Tool Pouch and waved at the Shuriken boss.
This made Hinata and the owner very confused because last time they won a one-year coupon for Ichiraku Ramen.
Unable to resist Naruto's insistence, the latter finally paid for this meal.
Later, Naruto and Hinata walked around Wood Leaf Street together for a long time.
It wasn't until night fell that the two embarked on their return journey to the Hyuga Clan.
"How is Hanabi's body?" Naruto looked at Hinata beside him and asked.
Hinata responded: "Well, she's fine now."
"That's good."
Naruto crossed his arms behind his head and looked forward.
Unknowingly, they had already walked to the main entrance of the Hyuga Clan.
The two looked at each other, and this time, they both thought that the journey could be longer.
"Byakugan!"
At this time, in the courtyard of the Hyuga Clan, Hanabi activated Byakugan in order to test the recovery of her vision.
She quickly noticed that Naruto and Hinata were outside the door.
Whoosh!
"Sister …"
Just as she was about to walk to the front door to welcome them, a figure suddenly appeared beside her and covered her mouth just as she was about to speak.
Hanabi was startled, and then she saw the face of the person who came.
"You?"
"Shh! At this time, don't disturb them. "You made a gesture to not make a sound and whispered.
They hid behind the door and secretly watched Naruto and Hinata outside the door.
"Thank you, Naruto -kun, for sending me home, I'm here." Hinata lowered her eyes and whispered.
"Yeah …"
Naruto responded, stretched out his finger and scratched his face, as if there was something difficult to say, and sweat oozed from his forehead.
Behind the door, You was anxious for him.
"Stupid brother, say it quickly …"
"Naruto -kun, what's wrong with you?" Hinata turned her head slightly and looked at Naruto in confusion.
"No … nothing." Naruto said stutteringly.
"Oh."
Hinata pursed her lips and said, "In that case, I'll go back first."
"Onii-san is really a big idiot!" She was anxious for Naruto.
At this time, even Hanabi had realized the essence of the matter, but she was talking about Hinata in her heart.
"Sister, at this time, why are you so slow!!!"
Behind the door, the two men looked anxious.
After Hinata and Naruto said goodbye, she slowly turned around.
"Wait a minute!"
Looking at Hinata's body, Naruto suddenly said and grabbed her hand.
Hinata was startled, then looked back at Naruto.
At this time, Naruto took a deep breath, stared at Hinata's eyes, and said, "There are some things that I don't know how to say."
"When I went out this morning, mom and sister had already told me several times, but now, I can't remember at all."
Naruto said something that seemed to be a bit illogical, but Hinata listened to his tone, and her body seemed to be shocked, and her eyes rippled.
"How should I say it …"
Naruto bit his lower lip fiercely and said, "In fact, I didn't even realize it before. I thought that Hinata and I were just companions who grew up together."
"But when I heard from Dad that you were taken away, I couldn't say how sad I felt, like the most precious thing was suddenly taken away from me."
"At that time, I was really scared. When I was looking for you, my mind was blank."
"That's a feeling I've never felt before. I thought that if I couldn't find you, I would definitely go crazy!"
The bright moonlight shone on the street, the boy spoke loudly, and the girl listened quietly.
In Hinata's clear eyes, a little bit of crystal condensed.
"I don't really know what this feeling is called. It wasn't until Mom and Dad told me that I understood. Am I stupid?"
Naruto scratched his head embarrassedly, but at this time, he looked at Hinata's eyes tightly and said with an embarrassed expression.
"Hinata, I like you!"
Hearing Naruto's confession, Hinata finally burst into tears of joy and threw herself into his arms.
At first, Naruto's body seemed a little stiff, but feeling the girl's body temperature and softness, he gradually hugged Hinata tightly, and the look in his eyes became very firm.
"Hinata, I will never let anyone take you away from me again, and I will never let you leave me again!"
"Well, me too, I like Naruto the most!" Hinata in his arms also said.
Seeing this scene, Hisashi and Hanabi behind the door looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.
The two sat down with their bodies against the wall.
"Onii-san's wish has finally come true." Hanabi smiled.
Hisashi nodded with a smile on her small face.
"Onii-san, who said that you're not good with words, those words just now were simply too good!"
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