Chapter 218 - 218 (2/2)

Ryo hadn't seen Yugao for a long time. She had become much stronger, and more importantly, her temperament as a whole had undergone great changes, with her growing up as a person considerably compared to before.

Ryo was glad to see her improvement and growth. After chatting with her for a while, Orochimaru arrived to the lab.

”Orochi san, I was actually surprised to find you outside the lab!”

”Three days from now, Minato will become the fourth Hokage. Sarutobi Sensei asked me to check on the barriers and security around Konoha.

Orochimaru had no idea why the passing of power had been advanced. But being the 3rd's apprentice, he could make a guess.

”I guess there was some sort of conflict between Sarutobi Sensei and his old friends, and he couldn't just go against them. That should be why he's giving the office to Minato so soon; I guess he's really become too old for the job.”

Ryo heard that and understood. Since the end of the 3rd World War, the 3rd had been doing only politics, hardly managing to balance the top of Konoha.

Today, he suddenly decided to let Minato succeed him. There must've  been something that Danzo and the others did to disappoint him.

”Orochi san, do you think that Minato Ni-san would deal with Danzo after he becomes Hokage?”

Orochimaru shook his head and said: ”I don't think that would happen for the time being. Danzo will not make an apparent move, so Minato would just leave things as they are. That Minato is just like Sarutobi Sensei; he's too soft!”

”Indeed, Minato Ni-san could be more assertive with some things.”

”But I'm still looking forward to his reign. The only thing that makes me envious is his apprentice!” Orochimaru smiled.

Ryo was a little surprised to find that Orochimaru valued Minato so highly.

”Well, let's stop with the talking about Konoha for now. You've told me that you would help me recreate wood-release. Were you serious?”

Ryo nodded: ”Of course! Orochi san, I understand that the plan is about to start?”

”Well, Danzo had already made the preparations, and I'll be starting soon.”

”Is that so? Well, before you begin the experiment, contact me, and I'll come.”

After reaching a consensus, Ryo left the lab. Minato was to take office within three days, and there must've been something that he could do to help.

At the same time, the news of succession ceremony approaching spread across Konoha.

Minato was a civilian Ninja, and villagers supported him greatly. As they heard of the news, they spontaneously held various activities to celebrate the event.

Over the course of the following three days, Ryo helped with several trivial things around Minato, while Kushina prepared his place for a celebration.

Only on the morning of the 3rd day was the Fourth Hokage's costume complete. As soon as Kushina got it, she hurried to her husband.

Minato put on the cloak, with Kushina's eyes glued to him. As he finished, she held him tightly and said excitedly: ”Congratulation honey! You've finally become the Hokage!”

Minato was also very excited, as his life-long dream had been finally realized.

Outside the Hokage's office, the 3rd Hokage handed over his Hokage's hat to Minato, who put it on and looked at the gathered villagers and said: ”Starting today, I'm your Hokage!”

The village instantly boiled in excitement, and everyone shouted Minato's name.

He smiled as he looked at it all, knowing that a new page in Konoha's history was opened!