A few months later.

“I have summarized several suggestions regarding the policy of [protecting trade routes between the two countries and promoting economic and trade exchanges between the two countries].

Give it to Minato-sensei."

Uchiha Mai closed the folder in her hand and handed it to Kakashi in front of her.

"yes."

Kakashi took the file, turned and left [Honbu]'s office.

"It seems that the Hokage candidate and Hokage consultant are much harder than expected. They have to deal with official duties for at least three or four hours every day."

Fugaku, who came to visit the Kyonbu, waited until Kakashi left before making a joke.

Although Kakashi is one of the captains of [Hollow], strictly speaking, he is not Uchiha Mai's real friend, Fugaku and Shisui are.

"It will be Uncle Fugaku's turn to be busy soon."

Uchiha Mai picked up the warm coffee on the table, slowly added two pieces of candy, and said with a smile: "I will return to Kirigakure Village in a few days.

Kirigakure Village cannot be without a master for a day. I have wasted too much time in Konoha and must return to Kirigakure Village immediately to crown the Mizukage.

After I leave, [Xu Bu] will still need you to take more care of the affairs in Konoha, and I, the Hokage Advisor, will also need you to take care of me."

Fugaku's face stiffened and he politely declined: "Can others do it?

As you know about Mikoto's situation, she will give birth in two months, so I'm afraid I won't be able to spare too much energy.

Moreover, the [Honbu] is independent of the Anbu, because you also work part-time as a substantive Mizukage, and the things that the [Honbu] needs to deal with are very delicate in Konoha's situation.

I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it."

"I can't trust other people. After all, blood is thicker than water." Mai Uchiha gave an explanation that Fugaku couldn't refuse.

Family, country, world.

Most of the team members in [Honbu] are Uchiha tribesmen, and this department can be called Uchiha Mai's private armed force.

Most of the time, Mai Uchiha will give priority to her own interests before considering her family, village or other people.

And because Uchiha Mai is highly bound to the Uchiha clan, both prosper and lose. If Uchiha Mai ggs, the family will also decline.

Therefore, who in Konoha will definitely protect Uchiha Mai's interests to the death, and that person must be Fugaku, the great butler of Uchiha.

Kakashi, Shisui, Tsunade and others all had to stand back a little.

Tsunade supports Mai Uchiha not only because of the indescribable relationship between the two, but also because she believes that Mai Uchiha can lead Konoha to a new height.

In other words, Tsunade is not absolutely on the side of Mai Uchiha. When the interests of Mai Uchiha and Konoha conflict, Tsunade is likely to choose Konoha.

People cannot absolutely understand each other. Many times, Mai Uchiha's various decisions and decrees will have a certain impact on Konoha.

Tsunade may not understand, so Uchiha Mai never talks about detailed work issues in front of Tsunade, and will only give the latter a general outline.

Only Fugaku is the truly trustworthy "trustworthy minister".

"Oh well."

Fugaku thought for a moment to avoid accepting this job for his age, and then asked for advice: "However, I need your advice on how to take charge of the [Hondo] and how to get along with the Hokage and the Third Eye.

You and I have different personalities, and if you act according to my methods and personality, it is likely to be counterproductive and make [the virtual part] a mess."

"It's very simple."

Fugaku took a piece of paper and pen from the side, and was ready to record key points at any time, and said: "Okay, let's start with [Xu Bu]'s usual behavior style."

Uchiha Mai took a sip of coffee, recalled for a moment, and said: "The way of doing things, [Honbu] has always had its own way of doing things.

In order to maintain the stability of Konoha, we can do anything and kill anyone. We don't care about morality, but only about efficiency and stability.

Many times, for the benefit of Konoha, [Xubu] needs to cooperate with Konoha's enemies, or kill Konoha ninjas who hinder the movement, and abandon some Konoha friends.

Therefore, I never discuss specific work details with Minato-sensei and Tsunade, I only discuss them within the [Honbu] or within the family.

Then it is time to submit a rough work report to the Hokage, omitting all the details that are not conducive to the [imaginary part]."

"all?"

"all."

"No other additional reports?"

"No." Mai Uchiha shook her head.

The dragon slayer eventually became an evil dragon. Before the time travel, the most annoying people in Konoha were Danzo and his [roots]. Now Uchiha has become the most annoying person in the past.

Act arbitrarily and ignore the Hokage.

Fugaku felt a little unbelievable and asked: "What if the Hokage thinks the report is too brief?"

"If he is dissatisfied, then we will withdraw the report and take another look."

"Then submit a new, detailed government affairs report to the Hokage?" Fugaku asked tentatively.

"Of course not. I usually shuffle the order of government affairs reports, have them copied over again, and then submit them again."

Fugaku:???

Ah this... [Honbu] Is he so awesome, not even giving the Hokage any face, and blatantly trying to trick the Hokage?

Thinking about your own [Security Department], it is simply incomparable. Not only do you have to be the urinal for the entire Konoha, but you also have to look at the faces of the [ANBU] in many cases.

As soon as some disputes were settled halfway through, the prisoners and witnesses were taken away by the ANBU. Not only that, but law enforcement and discipline had to be transferred to the ANBU.

"What if the Hokage insists on seeing the detailed mission report?" Fugaku asked.

"Obviously, he's not going to do that."

Uchiha Mai smiled and said: "I mean, neither the third generation nor the fourth generation can do it.

The Sandaime has been a politician for more than 20 years, working with Danzo both openly and secretly, and he has a powerful weapon like Hatake Sakumo under his command.

He knew that if he wanted to maintain the stability of the village, he would often have to do things that were against morality and even against Konoha's rules.

As for Minato-sensei, his personality is too gentle, especially internally.

As long as your attitude is tough enough and he doesn't think you will threaten Konoha, he will take the initiative to give in during the confrontation.

Secondly, don't forget that he once served as the head of ANBU, and he also knows some things that are not visible on the table.

He may not be able to accept it, but he must endure it.

Because on this issue, the Sandaime is on the same camp as us. If he must dig deeper, then you and I, the Sandaime, and all the ninjas who have ever worked in ANBU, including Minato-sensei himself.

They are all accomplices, and they will all be found out and old scores will be settled.

Even if his moral level is really high enough to be able to clean up himself, he still has to face countless difficult choices. Should he satisfy his own sense of morality, or should he respect his teacher and stand up for the Third Generation and do anything for the stability of Konoha?

Didn't happen?

He will definitely choose the latter."

Minato is one of the most suitable ninjas to become Hokage.

He has a good image, treats people gently, and has no political tricks. He can rely on his strong personal strength and good personal image to let the world know that Konoha is not easy to mess with, and that Konoha's Hokage is a perfect person.

It will not affect people like Sarutobi Hiruzen, Danzo, and Mai Uchiha who implement some relatively extreme [policies] in Konoha for the benefit of Konoha.

The dark side can be carried by Mai Uchiha, Hiruzen Sarutobi and others, while Minato is responsible for Oikosho.

Minato is also one of the least suitable people to become Hokage.

You can't always be upright and upright. There will always be times when you need to do something that goes against your conscience for the collective benefit.

From this point of view, Mai Uchiha, Orochimaru, and Tobirama Senju are more suitable. The moral level of these three people is lower than the last.

Minato's situation is similar to Senju Hashirama, but there are some differences.

When Senju Hashirama was the Hokage, the actual head of Konoha was Senju Tobirama. The eldest brother was mainly able to support the appearance, while the second brother was the chief steward of Konoha.

Senju Hashirama is relatively good at politics and doesn't notice what his brother is doing, so he is fine.

Minato is not actually stupid when it comes to politics, he just has a softer personality and a higher moral level. He understands it most of the time, but he doesn't expose it for the sake of Konoha.

Therefore, his work as Hokage was very tiring and torturous.

And Fugaku soon thought of this.

"But as far as I know, Namikaze Minato is a very upright person, more upright than the passionate protagonists in those ninja novels.

He knew that there were some things in Konoha that were unethical but reasonable and could help make Konoha more stable and peaceful.

While his conscience was condemning him, he had to turn a blind eye to these things for the sake of Konoha's stability.

Wouldn’t it be very uncomfortable for him?”

"This is the price for an upright person to become Hokage."

Uchiha Mai shrugged and said calmly: "Konoha is a village with rules. If he feels uncomfortable, he can always resign and no one will stop him.

No, the Sandaime will, but it will be useless if Minato-sensei insists that the Sandaime stop him."

Once Minato Namikaze abdicates, it will be Mai Uchiha's turn to take over.
To be continued...