Three days passed in a flash.
Morning.
In front of the Hokage Building, almost all Konoha Ninja and civilians gathered in the plaza.
This time, Yuuki didn't try to make a grand entrance, but rather walked obediently to the rooftop of the Hokage Building.
However, it was still different from usual; Yuuki didn't call Hiruzen Sarutobi.
He emerged wearing the Hokage robe with 'Fifth Hokage' embroidered on the back.
Attentive Ninja had already noticed the difference: Yuuki's Hokage robe still had a flame pattern, but all the flame patterns were gold, with a red border embroidered on the outside.
For this, Yuuki argued with the tailor for a long time.
The tailor claimed their family had made Hokage robes for generations and that Yuuki should listen to him.
Yuuki directly retorted, "I am the Hokage!"
Senju Hashirama liking red was his business; flames were inherently gold and red, so it had to be gold with a red border!
Another reason was that Yuuki felt red was too showy; a golden main color better suited his consistently low-key demeanor!
Yuuki looked at the dense crowd below and placed the Hokage hat on his own head.
Who said the Hokage hat had to be received from the previous Hokage? Senju Hashirama and Hiruzen Sarutobi definitely didn't do such a thing!
After Yuuki put on the hat himself,
his Mangekyo activated, and his voice resonated in everyone's ears.
"Everyone, I, Uchiha Tomoki, the Fifth Hokage, now declare that Konoha has entered a new chapter!"
"Where tree leaves dance, fire will burn on!"
"I will always uphold the will of fire and lead everyone towards a better tomorrow!"
"All my compatriots of Konoha, rejoice!"
Yuuki didn't give a long speech; almost everyone present had some connection with him, whether it was a bond, an interest, or both!
Yuuki no longer needed words to stir up their emotions to gain their approval.
As long as Yuuki was still here, as long as people still needed to eat, drink, relieve themselves, and sleep, then most of the people present could only follow behind him, at Yuuki's command!
At this moment, I am the will of fire, I am Konoha!
After Yuuki's voice fell silent,
everyone cheered, either shouting loudly to express their emotions or throwing things into the air and catching them.
"Our Clan Head has finally become Hokage! Our Uchiha Clan finally has its own Hokage!"
An Uchiha clansman shouted, wishing everyone around him knew that Yuuki was his Clan Head.
"Our Department Head has become Hokage! If I just work five more years, I can also enjoy retirement with monthly payments!"
This was the sentiment of an elderly commoner; what a good era it was. His grandfather, his father, all worked until they died, just for a bite to eat.
Shouts and exclamations were numerous!
But there were also some strange sounds.
"Has anyone seen my hat? I threw it off in excitement just now. It's green. Brothers who find it, remember to return it to me!"
"Whose handkerchief is this?!"
"Which damn guy threw a kunai? It almost hit someone, do you know that?!"
Oddities were, after all, a minority; most people were still immersed in joy and cheers.
Looking at the cheering crowd, Yuuki found them very adorable!
Each one of them was so happy, more excited than even me!
Yuuki had long passed his excitement and entered a state of calm.
Then he looked towards the horizon, Pain, Madara, Konoha is mine now. If you want to harm Konoha again, you'll have to ask me first!
Jiraiya stood on a nearby rooftop, also witnessing this scene, which made Jiraiya reminisce about his disciple.
Minato once enjoyed everyone's cheers just like this!
These past few days, Jiraiya had secretly observed Naruto for a few days, without making further contact, after all, Naruto was just Minato's child, not Minato himself.
After two failed attempts, Jiraiya was much more cautious about taking on disciples. When he first took Minato as a disciple, Jiraiya was still in Konoha, and seeing a promising junior, he eagerly took Minato as a disciple.
After the Second Shinobi World War, he met Nagato, who possessed the Sage's Eye, in the Land of Rain. Jiraiya thought he was the Child of Prophecy and took the three as disciples.
As a result, he received news of their deaths during the Third Shinobi World War!
After the Third Shinobi World War, Minato became Hokage, and Jiraiya thought Minato was the Child of Prophecy, but then Jiraiya received news of Minato's death!
Jiraiya was not someone who would take just anyone as a disciple, let alone now, he was much more cautious about the matter of taking on disciples.
Seeing Naruto with good friends every day, looking happy, Jiraiya felt relieved.
Although Naruto was alone when he returned home, Jiraiya found that Naruto's life was actually quite good, better than most people's lives in Konoha.
Minato, your child is being well cared for by Konoha.
It seems the old man is quite reliable in some matters!
After observing for a few days, Jiraiya, after watching Yuuki's inauguration ceremony, planned to leave in the afternoon.
Uchiha Tomoki would be an excellent Hokage. With him in Konoha, Jiraiya felt there was no need to worry at all.
It's just that some things needed to be brought to the attention of Yuuki, the Fifth Hokage.
The excitement didn't last long; an hour later, everyone went about their business, enjoying this last day of vacation.
Afternoon.
Hokage Building conference room.
Yuuki met Jiraiya.
As for why not in the office, it was because the office was being renovated.
Until the renovation was complete, Yuuki was using the conference room as his office.
Yuuki was not Hiruzen Sarutobi or Tsunade, after all, so Jiraiya didn't climb through a window; he properly submitted an application and walked in.
"Jiraiya Jonin, is there something you need from me?"
After all, their identities were different now, so due attention should be paid to addresses.
Of course, this wasn't the main reason.
The real reason was that Yuuki didn't expect to gain anything from Jiraiya; after all, an honest man who had been fooled by Gamamaru his entire life held no real attraction for Yuuki.
If the person opposite him at this moment were Orochimaru, Yuuki would still eagerly address him as 'Orochimaru-senpai' and proactively form a partnership, because Orochi-shisho had value!
Jiraiya slightly rephrased his words and began to speak.
"Hokage-sama, you should be aware of Orochimaru, the S-rank rogue Ninja of Konoha and my former teammate, right?"
Yuuki nodded, signaling Jiraiya to continue.
Of course he knew; he had just contacted him yesterday!
Jiraiya, however, continued honestly.
"I took on a long-term mission from Teacher Sarutobi to capture Orochimaru, and after years of investigation, I have uncovered some important intelligence!"
Yuuki nodded, playing along with the act.
"Hmm, that's true, I've seen that mission. Have you found Orochimaru's hiding place?"
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