Uzumaki Naruto and Yamato returned to their own time.
As for Kamishiro and the others, because of the departure of Uzumaki Naruto and Yamato, they also lost their memories.
However, they were slightly better off than Uzumaki Naruto; Uzumaki Naruto had forgotten everything, while Kamishiro and the others still knew that their mission had been completed.
But, Kamishiro had not forgotten completely; after all, regarding Loulan and the fact that Uzumaki Naruto would travel through time, Kamishiro himself had a few faint memories.
Minato erased the memories from after they met Uzumaki Naruto.
Kamishiro looked at the devastated scene around him and muttered, "We've been here?"
Minato said to Sara, who wore a look of confusion mixed with sadness, "Queen Sara, the mission is complete. Mukade has been killed. We must leave and return to Konoha. If you need any help in the future, you can ask Konoha for assistance."
Sara withdrew her gaze from the Chakra blade in her hand and nodded, "Thank you for your help. Goodbye."
Minato took Kamishiro and the other three and left Loulan, returning to Konoha.
This trip to Loulan actually only took one day to execute the mission, but the travel back and forth took over six days, as it was in the Land of Wind, not within the Land of Fire.
After returning to Konoha, Minato smiled and said, "Alright, I'll go submit the mission report alone. You all must be tired, so go home and get some rest. Dismissed."
"Alright~"
After parting ways, Kamishiro returned to his home.
There was no one home; Pakura was out, but Kamishiro heard laughter from next door.
The laughter sounded just like Uzumaki Kushina and Pakura.
Kamishiro walked to the window of Minato's house and peeked inside.
Pakura and Uzumaki Kushina were chatting. Pakura caught a glimpse of Kamishiro at the window out of the corner of her eye, which gave her a start.
Because from Pakura's perspective, this scene was quite startling.
She was chatting happily with Uzumaki Kushina when a head suddenly popped up at the window; how could it not be scary?
Pakura walked to the window with a dark face, "What are you doing? You didn't knock, just sneakily poking your head in the window to peek. Do you know how scary that is?"
Kamishiro opened the door and walked in, retorting, "Tch, I wasn't being sneaky, nor was I peeking. I just didn't see anyone when I got home, and hearing your and big sister Uzumaki Kushina's rampant laughter, I just took an open look."
Pakura flicked Kamishiro on the forehead, "What do you mean, 'rampant'! Can you speak properly when you talk!"
Kamishiro covered his head and said aggrievedly, "I was out there risking my life on a mission, and I get beaten when I come home. My life is just too miserable."
Uzumaki Kushina mocked, "With that mouth of yours, you deserve every beating you get. Since you're back, where is Minato?"
Kamishiro plopped down onto the sofa and replied, "Minato-sama went to submit the mission report. Pakura, big sister Uzumaki Kushina, I'm hungry. Make me something to eat so I can have a bite, and when Minato-sama gets back, I'll have him treat me to Ichiraku Ramen."
This time it was Uzumaki Kushina's turn to slap Kamishiro on the head, "You really take that for granted! If you want to eat, come here and help!"
Kamishiro lay down on his side on the sofa and started acting like a rascal, "No! I'm exhausted, I don't want to move!"
Pakura and Uzumaki Kushina watched the rascally Kamishiro with black lines on their foreheads; he really made one want to beat him up.
Inside the Hokage Building.
Minato had already finished submitting his mission report. Just as he was about to leave, a Ninja stopped Minato.
"Minato, Hokage-sama wants to see you."
"Hokage-sama?...Understood, I'll go over now."
Minato arrived at the Hokage Office and found Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru sitting together, drinking tea.
Watching this scene, Minato felt an indescribable sense of dissonance in his heart.
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and said, "Minato, you've worked hard."
Minato greeted Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru, "Hokage-sama, Orochimaru-sama."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression turned serious, "Minato, there is something I must tell you. The results of the deliberations between the Five Great Ninja Villages have come out."
Minato's expression also turned serious, and he listened quietly as Hiruzen Sarutobi continued.
Hiruzen Sarutobi continued, "Currently, Hidden Sand Village is willing to provide compensation as the defeated party. However, regarding the compensation, Kazekage Rōsa is unwilling to pay the full amount, only willing to pay a portion, and wants to pay in the form of gold dust, while also establishing an alliance.
Iwagakure's Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, is unwilling to admit his side's defeat. They will only agree to peace talks if we, Konoha, acknowledge Iwagakure's actions during the war and waive the right to demand compensation.
As for the Hidden Mist, the Third Mizukage seems to have died, and now the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, has succeeded him. However, this new Mizukage has implemented the Third Mizukage's blood mist policy even more severely. Currently, the Hidden Mist is completely locked down and did not appear for these negotiations.
As for Hidden Cloud Village's Fourth Raikage Ay, Minato, you also know that Hidden Cloud Village is a militant Village. It's already good that they have stopped the war; getting them to admit their defeat and pay compensation is almost impossible."
Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's account, Minato's brows furrowed slightly, "Then, Hokage-sama, what is your decision?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, "Although Konoha won this war, it was a pyrrhic victory. We must recuperate. Continuing the war would do Konoha more harm than good, and all the villagers are yearning for the arrival of peace. Therefore, I have decided to agree to the demands of Kazekage Rōsa and Tsuchikage Ōnoki."
Minato said with concern, "But... even though we, Konoha, are clearly the victors, receiving such a result... there might be people who have objections, right?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, "Yes, so I will take responsibility and give the villagers an explanation. I will resign as Sandaime Hokage to the Daimyo!"
"What?"
Minato looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi in shock, not expecting Hiruzen Sarutobi to resign from the position of Hokage.
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled, "Minato, I have always believed that you are the successor to the Will of Fire. I originally had the idea, and intended to keep you by my side for a while, letting you get familiar with things before handing this heavy burden over to you, but now it seems there is no opportunity for that. However, even after I step down, I can still assist you.
Minato, I want to entrust the future of Konoha, and the future of the Ninja World, to you! Are you willing to accept?"
Minato stared blankly at Hiruzen Sarutobi.
This news came too suddenly, and Minato couldn't recover from it all at once.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Minato with a kind expression, waiting for Minato to digest the news.
After a while, Minato replied with a firm expression, "I will strive to live up to the Sandaime's trust!"
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