Chapter 31 Schemes of 3rd Hokage

"When Konoha was at a critical juncture, you received an invitation from the Hokage chat group and met All Members of the Hokage chat group."

Understanding that this was an opportunity for Konoha, you summoned all the ninjas who were on missions to return to Konoha after the chat group meeting ended.

"You mobilized the entire Konoha for its defence against the upcoming pain attack."

After the chat group session concluded, and dealt with Pain, Tsunade's efforts were apparent. In addition to sending Naruto to learn Sage Mode and hide on Mount Myoboku, all the ninjas were transferred back to Konoha.

By bringing all the ninjas back, Konoha had enough strength and resolve to solve any crisis in Konoha.

<"The world shall know pain!"

"The evening elephant."

Likely, that Might Guy won't even need to use the Night Guy; Payne will be finished already.>

"When Nagato Uzumaki attacked Konoha you summoned all members of Chat Group to make him Flee from Konoha. Naruto Uzumaki used his talk no jutsu on Nagato to revive all members who died in the Pain invasion."

Soon, the depiction of Tsunade's world on the light curtain gradually came to an end.

World of the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade

The display of national power is complete!

[National strength evaluation: 385 points]

She still managed to get 385 points.

Tsunade was also quite satisfied. After all, it was the post-Third Hokage era. Moreover, several powerful ninjas died because of him and Danzo.

"To be ranked fourth is already acceptable."

"Hahaha, that's a good mentality, Tsuna!" Hashirama smiled in relief upon hearing his granddaughter's words.

However, as the power of Tsunade's world was displayed, Namikaze Minato, the only one remaining, seemed a bit awkward. The Four gazes of Hokages immediately fell on Namikaze Minato.

"This Minato..."

"Cheer up, solve the Third Hokage problem as soon as you go back, and then develop Konoha."

"Don't be too sad!"

The optimistic First Hokage also encouraged Minato and patted him on the shoulder.

Minato wanted to cry but had no tears. He knew he was the last one, but that was because, in his world, the Third Hokage was still in power.

Soon, the light curtain started to change.

Fifth place: Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato's World!

As the last ranked world appeared directly, everyone presents couldn't help but laugh.

Namikaze Minato couldn't help but feel exasperated.

"Hurry up and show your national power!"

As soon as Namikaze Minato finished speaking, there was another change in the light curtain in front of everyone.

In the 46th year of Konoha, the Third Ninja War entered a feverish stage. As a new-generation leader, you were sent to the Cloud Shinobi battlefield.

On the battlefield, you gained fame in the ninja world with your amazing speed and earned the title of "Yellow Flash." At the same time, you repelled the strongest team, AB, in the Cloud Shinobi Village, and ended the war with Cloud Shinobi Village.

[The war ended, and you returned to Konoha with a super high reputation. At this time, the Third Hokage approached you, hoping that you would lead the team, so you established your new team consisting of Kakashi, Obito and Rin.]

In the 47th year of Konoha, Konoha's senior management ordered your team to destroy the Iwagakure supply main route, the Kannabi Bridge, and you led the way. In this battle, your disciple Obito died.

[In the same year, the war ended, and the Third Hokage voluntarily resigned from the position of Hokage, allowing you to succeed as the Fourth Hokage of Konoha Village.]

Everyone became immediately interested upon reaching this point, as they knew they would witness Sarutobi Hiruzen's manipulations.

They would also see how the unfortunate Namikaze Minato was controlled by the old fox, Sarutobi Hiruzen.

[After becoming Hokage, the Third Hokage mentioned that you were too young and might not be able to grasp many things in the village. Therefore, he proposed to assist you in the office for a while.]

[Although you were unwilling in your heart, it was not easy to refuse, so you reluctantly agreed.]

The next day, you saw another desk next to your office, and the Third Hokage was still dressed as the Hokage, sitting leisurely by the side.

And soon, you discovered that Konoha's politics were beyond your imagination.

[As the Hokage's Anbu, you only have one direct line team of your own, while the other Anbu still follow the Third Hokage's orders.]

[In addition to the Anbu, there are also Danzo's Root members who completely disregard your authority.]

At that moment, you realized that as Hokage, you had very limited power. The entire Konoha was still under the control of the Third Hokage.

On the screen, you saw Namikaze Minato being manipulated like a marionette by the Third Hokage. Despite handling all the paperwork, when it came to giving orders, the Third Hokage often disregarded Minato's authority and issued orders himself.

It appeared that Namikaze Minato the Fourth Hokage was managing the entirety of Konoha, while in reality, it was still the Third Hokage who held all the power.

As everyone observed the scenes on the light curtain, Namikaze Minato couldn't help but clench his fists. It was truly embarrassing for him to be the Hokage.

Even Ryan and others beside him frowned as they watched everything unfold in the painting.

Tobirama, the Second Hokage, wanted to rush in and knock the Third Hokage's head off.

"The Fourth Hokage, remember to call me when you're ready to take action!"

"I'll take care of this traitor myself!"

While dealing with Sarutobi Hiruzen in his world, Tobirama didn't get the satisfaction to kill him with his own hands.

Now, looking at the domineering Sarutobi Hiruzen in the picture, Tobirama's anger flared up once again.

Minato readily agreed upon hearing Tobirama's words. After all, the Third Hokage was still Jiraiya's teacher, and it wasn't easy for Minato as his disciple to directly attack him.

Considering this, Minato couldn't help but admire Ryan as the group leader. He took action without hesitation.

As Hokage, you didn't have much authority. Realizing that changes needed to be made, you focused on the Uchiha clan, attempting to improve their situation and integrate them fully into the village.

However, your actions sparked fear in both the Third Hokage and Danzo.

As the last picture appeared on the light curtain, the Hokages understood why in future Minato had died.

Tobirama, the Second Hokage, looked helplessly at the somewhat naive Namikaze Minato.

"You are just like my big brother—naively foolish."

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