As night fell, Minato finished his business for the day, notified Genma outside the office, and then used Flying Thunder God Technique to get home in one step.
After changing his shoes at the entrance, Minato walked into the living room, seeing Naruto huddled in the crib and fell asleep soundly.
The aroma of cooking and Kushina's humming came from the kitchen.
'It sounds like she is in a good mood.'
Minato's face gradually softened, and then he gently shook the crib, and then he couldn't help touching the fox's whiskers on Naruto's cheek.
This is the symptom that Naruto was affected by Kyubi's Chakra during the fetal period, but it is not a big problem.
After touching Naruto's fox whiskers, Minato walked into the kitchen and started flirting with Kushina.
After dinner was ready, the two went to see Naruto and seeing that he was still sound asleep, they ate dinner quietly.
"Minato, although I love Naruto very much, but…"
In the middle of the meal, Kushina suddenly put down her bowl and chopsticks, and looked at Minato with a solemn expression, "I don't want to give up my responsibility of being a Shinobi!"
To put it simply, she doesn't want to be a full-time mother. She is still young, can go out and have a second child!
Minato understands in seconds, nodded and said with a smile: "I understand, Kushina, when you get better, you continue your Shinobi career."
"My husband, you are so kind~~"
Kushina happily gave Minato all the tomatoes in her bowl, "Honey, eat~~"
Minato felt somewhat helpless: "Kushina, tomatoes are good for your health."
"So, honey, you have to eat more tomatoes!" Kushina said righteously.
Because of her hair, Kushina was called tomato when she was very young, so she always hated this vegetable, but Minato always like it. So in order to take care of the overall situation, Kushina reluctantly made scrambled eggs with tomatoes!
Well, Minato is in charge of the tomatoes, and she is in charge of the eggs!
It's perfect!
After the two of them finished their dinner, Naruto woke up from hunger and burst into tears.
Kushina hurriedly picked him up to breastfeed him.
At the same time, there was a knock on the door.
"I'm going up to the second floor." Kushina said, and carried Naruto up the stairs.
Minato smiled and came to the entrance, opened the door, and saw that it was Kanpū, who is outside the door.
"Kanpū? You're awake, come in." Minato smiled and invited him in.
"Hokage-sama, sorry to disturb you in such time."
After changing shoes at the entrance, Kanpū was very embarrassed. After all, this is the first time he come to Minato's house, but he didn't bring any gifts, and there is also something he wanted to ask!
Minato invited Kanpū to sit down on the sofa in the living room and made tea for him with a smile, during which the two exchanged simple greetings.
After Minato sat down, Kanpū went straight to the subject: "Hokage-sama, I'm here this time to consult with you."
Minato nodded with a smile: "What is it?"
Kanpū took a sip of tea, and then said: "It's about Summoned Beast!"
"Summoned Beast?"
Minato asked curiously, "Have you already signed a contract with Summoned Beast?"
Kanpū shook his head, and said: "Among my friends, Yui has insects, Shisui has crows, and Kakashi-sensei has Ninken, so I also want to have Summoned Beast, but I don't know where to start, so I came to you for consultation."
"I see." Minato nodded slightly.
For Shinobi, Summoned Beast still plays a very important role. Like Kakashi's Ninken can help tracking, Shisui's crow can be used to send messages, monitor enemies, and even use Genjutsu. Choosing the right Summoned Beast is giving very great help to the Shinobi!
On the other hand, if they choose the wrong Summoned Beast, it may become useless, such as Guy's Summoned Beast.
In Minato's view, Kanpū is powerful and talented. If he wants to sign a contract with Summoned Beast, he must choose the kind of Summoned Beast that can accompany him in his continuous growth.
And such Summoned Beast is not only precious in Shinobi World, but also extremely rare!
Unless it is Three Holy Lands!
But regarding the summoning contract scroll of the Three Holy Lands, the Mount Myoboku's is in Jiraiya's hands, the Ryuchi Cave's is in Orochimaru's hands, and the Shikkotsu Forest's is in Tsunade's hands.
Orochimaru has defected, so there is no need to count on the Ryuchi Cave.
Regarding Tsunade, Minato and Kanpū are not familiar with her, so she won't agree even after they asked her.
So their only hope is Mount Myoboku.
'Unfortunately, Jiraiya-sensei left the village to capture Orochimaru, and will not be back in a short time.'
'Moreover, even if Jiraiya-sensei returns, can Kanpū successfully sign a summoning contract with Mount Myoboku?'
Minato frowned slightly. As Jiraiya's disciple, he knows his teacher's character well. He looks lustful and unrestrained, but he is actually a very principled person in his heart, otherwise he would have already become a sex offender.
So, even if Minato is willing to recommend Kanpū, Jiraiya probably won't agree easily, unless Kanpū can get his approval!
While Minato was sitting there frowning and thinking, Kanpū sat on the side and looked at him anxiously, his heart was agitated, and he thought to himself that next time, he really should bring some gifts!
"Hokage-sama?" Kanpū interrupted Minato's thoughts softly.
Minato recovered, and said with a bitter smile: "Sorry, I was distracted."
Minato coughed lightly and continued, "Kanpū, don't sign with any Summoned Beast for now. When Jiraiya-sensei comes back, I will recommend you to him."
Kanpū was so overjoyed that he wanted to ask what kind of Summoned Beast Jiraiya has, but his heartbeat couldn't help speeding up, as if he asked knowingly, he would be bullying others.
Kanpū is not that kind of person!
So he showed a look of surprise and asked: "Jiraiya-sama? Could it be, Mount Myoboku, which is one of the Three Holy Lands?"
Minato smiled and nodded: "Yes, Jiraiya-sensei and I have signed a summoning contract with Mount Myoboku, but Kanpū, if you fail to meet Jiraiya-sensei's requirements, he may not agree with you signing summoning contract with Mount Myoboku."
Kanpū put away his surprised expression and nodded solemnly: "I understand, Hokage-sama, I will definitely work hard!"
Minato said: "Don't be too nervous, Jiraiya-sensei is still going to capture Orochimaru, and he may not come back in a short time, so you should take advantage of this period of time and train harder!"
"I understand, Hokage-sama, thank you very much for your help!"
Kanpū bowed deeply.
Minato first handed down Flying Thunder God Technique to him, and now, he also recommends Mount Myoboku, which is really good for Kanpū.
"Okay, it's getting late, you should go back first. I will let you know when there is news from Jiraiya-sensei." Minato said with a smile.
"Then I'll take my leave first."
Leaving Minato's house, Kanpū finally heaved a sigh of relief.
'Although I still need Jiraiya's approval, with his perverted nature, I should be able to please him by visiting the hot springs with him and getting materials, right?'
But after thinking about it, Kanpū felt that this is wrong. Among Jiraiya's disciple, only Minato and Naruto signed the summoning contract with Mount Myoboku, and neither of these two people are lustful!
If Kanpū approaches Jiraiya with such way, even if he can please him, he might not be allowed to sign a summoning contract with Mount Myoboku!
'It's so dangerous, I almost make a terrible mistake!'
'So, what kind of personality do I need to be recognized by Jiraiya?'
Kanpū pondered thoughtfully.
...
At the same time.
Under the night.
Jiraiya, whom Kanpū has been thinking about, is currently lingering in a dense forest in the south of Land of Fire.
Yesterday afternoon, based on the clues provided by Kakashi and Shisui, Jiraiya chased all the way to the Land of Rain, but after chasing one day one night, he found that something was wrong.
"That fellow Orochimaru, it is impossible for others to discover his intentions so easily."
Jiraiya rubbed his chin and muttered to himself, "Moreover, I chased him all the way and didn't find any traces left by him."
'So, Orochimaru's goal is not the Land of Rain?'
"Those two idiot Anbu's Shinobi!"
Jiraiya is furious. If he hadn't been misled by them, he wouldn't have wasted such a long time in vain, it's all due to the fact that he trusted Minato's Anbu so much!
Right now, even if he went back to the underground laboratory to search again, one day one night has passed, and the heavy snow has fell, so even if there were any clues, they would be all wiped away by the heavy snow!
Jiraiya took out the Shinobi World's map and began to deduce where Orochimaru would go.
There are many countries in the direction of the Land of Rain. Excluding the Land of Rain itself, there are Land of Wind and the Land of Earth, then the rest is the Land of the River and the Land of Grass, or the Land of Birds which is across the Land of Rain.
"Orochimaru wants to master all Ninjutsu in the Shinobi World, so he won't go too far."
After excluding the Land of Birds, Jiraiya chose the Land of Grass.
The Land of Grass is politically corrupt, and Kusagakure is only a small Shinobi Village, which is suitable for Orochimaru to hide!
The most important thing is that Kusagakure and Konoha are allies. Once Orochimaru lives in Kusagakure, he can perfectly disappear from Konoha's sight, so that he can study Ninjutsu to his heart's content!
Jiraiya laughed, and couldn't help but feel sincerely proud of his wisdom!
After praising himself for a while, Jiraiya put away the map and headed straight towards the Land of Grass.
But unfortunately, some things are not as just you thought!
Jiraiya knows Orochimaru very well, but there is only one thing he missed!
That is… Orochimaru is a research madman!
He needs a huge laboratory for his research, and he needs loyal and unyielding subordinates to work for him!
Under this premise, even if he infiltrates Kusagakure, or even seizes the power of Kusagakure, so what?
There are so many ninjas in Kusagakure, and it is impossible for Orochimaru to make all Kusagakure's Shinobi loyal to him and follow him to the death. In case someone leaks the secret, wouldn't Orochimaru have to run away and start anew again?
So from the very beginning, Orochimaru had no plans to go to Kusagakure!
Therefore, Orochimaru went to the Land of the River!
In the past few years, Orochimaru took Anko and wandered around the Shinobi World. He didn't only do missions, but also secretly established multiple laboratories, and at the same time, he took in many potential subordinates. Although they are all children, as long as they are given time to grow, they will definitely become Orochimaru's loyal subordinates!
And one of these laboratories is in the Land of the River.
And the one who guards the laboratory in the Land of the River is exactly a child he took in. He is very precocious, sensible, and has great potential!
His name is Kaguya Kimimaro, and he is a survivor of Kirigakure's Kaguya Clan, which has the rare Shikotsumyaku and also has boundless potential!
Orochimaru once wanted to train him as a container, but then changed his mind. He felt that only someone with infinite talents like Kanpū are worthy of carrying his soul!
But because of this, Orochimaru values Kimimaro even more, and wants to train him to be his true confidant!