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Chapter 242 Orochimaru’s jealousy?

In Konoha Village.

Minato was hanging on a tree branch boredly, squatting at the door of his house. He hadn't been on a mission for a long time since Orochimaru came to power.

Of course, it wasn't just that he failed in his bid for the Fourth Hokage. After all, in addition to being the Fourth Hokage, he also held the status of a Konoha Jonin.

The most important thing is that his wife is pregnant.

That's right, Kushina was pregnant with a baby, so he had to give up his beloved mission and intelligence and stay at home with Kushina.

But now, even though he took good care of Kushina, he was kicked out of the house by Kushina.

The reason is that when girls chat with their best friends, boys cannot hear them.

"Ugh......"

Minato rested his chin on his hand, looking helplessly at the clouds drifting across the sky.

He also didn't know when Kushina became good friends with the wife of the Uchiha clan leader. It seemed like it was around the time she became pregnant?

It is impossible to say that Kushina and Uchiha Mikoto have known each other for a long time. Mikoto and Kushina are four or five years apart in age, and their school schedules are completely different. Moreover, Mikoto has never actually carried out any mission as a ninja, but has always stayed in the Uchiha clan.

Before Orochimaru came to power, the relationship between the Uchiha and the village was extremely tense. Kushina was still a Jinchūriki, so it was even more impossible for her to meet Mikoto.

But now the two best friends were chattering and laughing in the house like they were old friends, and ended up leaving Minato outside the door.

"Ugh......"

Another long sigh.

Minato looked up and saw the clouds in the sky were pure white...what was that?

A dark shadow suddenly flashed past Minato's sight.

Based on his ninja intuition, Minato would not think that he was dazzled.

Swah——

A figure fell beside him.

Minato was alert, but without turning his head, he glanced at the figure beside him with his peripheral vision, then breathed a sigh of relief.

It's no wonder that Minato is so cautious. In the room behind him are his wife and children. His wife also serves as a Jinchūriki. It's impossible for Minato not to be cautious.

However, Minato recognized the person who came. Even though he had never seen his appearance, the familiar mask and standard standing posture could reveal the person's identity.

"Mr. Xiang, is there anything the Fourth-daime-sama can do for you?"

Xiang still stayed firmly in his position as the head of the Anbu Intelligence Department, without moving at all.

The Intelligence Department is different from other secret departments or normal departments. You can't just be able to do it if you have enough skills and strength. Instead, you must obtain the entire inheritance of the previous Intelligence Department. Otherwise, it will easily lead to intelligence gaps and information discontinuities.

"Jonin Namikaze Minato, the Yondaime-sama summons you to the Hokage's office."

"Oh, okay, I'll go right away, but..."

Minato looked behind him and saw the two people in the room chatting animatedly, not noticing that there was an extra person at the door.

"Don't worry, Kushina's safety will be temporarily taken over by the Anbu."

"Well, um, Mr. Xiang, do you know why the Fourth Daime-sama wants to see me?"

Minato asked while smiling at his subject.

He has always been kind to others, and even though he failed in the competition for the Fourth Hokage, he never thought that Orochimaru would attack him.

The elephant tilted its head and then nodded.

"I'm sorry I can't tell you the details of the new appointment. You can discuss it with the Fourth Hokage yourself."

After the elephant finished speaking, he flashed away from the spot.

Even Kushina's security work does not require him to show up in person. As the director of the Intelligence Department, his importance is no less than that of Kushina as the Jinchūriki.

"A new appointment..."

Minato muttered softly, and glanced at Kushina in the room who didn't notice what was happening outside, and smiled knowingly.

"I'll be back soon~"

Swah——

It would be too rude not to use the Flying Thunder God Technique, so Minato instantly went to the Hokage Building and then walked in from the door.

The newly built Hokage Building still chose the original location, directly opposite the bottom of Hokage Rock.

At this time, the portrait of the Fourth Hokage Orochimaru at Hokage Rock had been repaired along with the reconstruction of the Hokage Building.

When Minato entered the Hokage's office, Orochimaru was working at his desk looking at documents and ignored Minato at first.

Minato stood in front of the Hokage's desk, looking at the Hokage Rock through the office glass.

The first generation, the second generation, the third generation... the fourth generation.

It's very harmonious, but it always feels weird, I don't know why.

Minato attributed this strange thought to his own unwillingness, but compared to Orochimaru, Minato told himself that his defeat was not unfair.

"Why, Namikaze Minato, are you unhappy?"

Orochimaru's voice came from behind the desk, and when Minato turned around, Orochimaru was leaning back in his chair, looking at Minato.

Orochimaru's tolerance can be said to be quite high. Even though Minato is a rebellious man that anyone with a discerning eye can see has grown some flesh, Orochimaru can still tolerate him and cultivate him, not to mention Minato, who has a kind personality.

"Sir Yondaime, I'm sorry. Perhaps I do feel a little unwilling in my heart, but if it were you, I think you are much stronger than me."

Minato smiled gently, speaking openly.

Orochimaru stared at Minato and nodded.

"As expected of a ninja with the title of Yellow Flash, you're not only fast, but your character also seems quite good."

"Haha, Yondaime-sama, thank you for your compliment."

Minato replied with a smile, covering his head.

Orochimaru didn't smile at all.

He maintained a businesslike attitude and waved at Minato.

"Sit down and look at this."

Upon hearing this, Minato sat down across from the desk and took a document handed to him by Orochimaru.

"A comprehensive reform plan for Konoha School?"

Minato raised an eyebrow, what was the point of showing him this?

Hasn't the rectification of Konoha School already begun?

"Take a look first. If there are any imperfections in it, I need you to help me find them."

Orochimaru crossed his hands, supported them under his chin, and looked at Minato Namikaze.

Minato was stunned when he heard this, nodded, and opened the plan without caring whether he had the ability to make a plan.

The general content above is not much different from the rectification projects carried out after Orochimaru came to power, but many adjustments have been made in minor aspects.

The most obvious example is that teachers at Konoha School, even if they are Chunin, must have sufficient mission history and practical experience!

As before, having a talentless Chunin who has no experience and is just there for the salary to serve as a teacher is irresponsible to the ninja school and the students.

Minato frowned at this.

"Yondaime-sama, Mr. Shinzo is..."

"Yes."

Orochimaru nodded before Minato could finish.

"This is aimed at the situation in Xinjiang and Tibet."

Minato's frown deepened.

Rumor has it that during World War II, Orochimaru and Shinzo were in different war zones and both fought well, but Shinzo was favored by the Third Hokage.

The two were originally competitors, but in the end, they both won. Orochimaru got nothing, while Shinzo's reputation was at its peak. If Shinzo had not died, Shinzo would have been the best candidate for the Fourth Hokage!

Is it jealousy?

Minato thought uncertainly as he looked at the calm Orochimaru.

But Teacher Xinzang is already dead.

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