Chiba followed Namikaze Minato all the way out of the Hokage Building, and finally stood on a high-rise building somewhere in the village. Summit 23S.

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The sunlight spread out, illuminating all the houses in the village ahead. The two stood in the shadow of the water storage tank, looking at the village together.

The wind seemed a bit strong today, blowing their clothes and hair.

"I have three things to talk to you about today." Namikaze Minato looked at Chiba for a moment, and the smile on his face gradually faded and turned into solemnity.

Seeing Namikaze Minato's appearance, Chiba was a little surprised.

Now that Kushina's matter has been perfectly resolved, and his wishes have been conveyed, to be honest, Chiba is still very grateful to Namikaze Minato, regardless of the fact that Namikaze Minato is Kushina's lover.

If Minato Namikaze hadn't come to visit and hid the information, I might not have been able to know Kushina's situation in time and come up with a plan to implement. Thinking about it now, if Minato Namikaze's information had come a little later, or,

There was no hint at all. In the end, he might notice it and find out, but by that time, I'm afraid Kushina would have become Danzo's Nine-Tails Jinchuuriki!

It was precisely with the information about Namikaze Minato that Chiba was able to save Kushina in time.

"I almost forgot, you haven't come into contact with anyone in the past three months." Minato Namikaze thought of something not long after he was solemn. He smiled sheepishly and said, "Kushina's situation has stabilized.

It has recovered two months ago and is now taking Hirohiko and Yukina on missions. Of course, they are all missions in the village. The ANBU sent by the Third Hokage have also been secretly protecting Kushina. They are all very good.

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Sure enough, it's the Fourth Hokage...

For some reason, Chiba felt an inexplicable feeling of intimacy under Namikaze Minato's smile. Perhaps this was the charm of a leader.

In response to Namikaze Minato's words, Chiba smiled slightly and said, "Thank you for telling me about Kushina's situation, whether it was before or after."

After hearing Chiba's words, Namikaze Minato's smile faded and he looked at Chiba carefully.

Chiba, the feeling has changed, it seems... more humane. In the past, he always felt like he didn't care about anything, like a third party who stayed away from the matter, watching everything about us.

But now...it feels like he has blended in.

This thought came to Namikaze Minato's mind, and then he pursed his lips and said, "I'm sorry, Chiba."

In response to Minato Namikaze's sudden apology, Chiba was startled, blinked, and said: "Minato-sensei, what are you..."

"I'm sorry for not protecting Kushina." Namikaze Minato frowned slightly, with a look of remorse on his face.

Looking at Namikaze Minato, Chiba opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say in response.

"Then, thank you, Chiba." Minato Namikaze breathed in slightly, with a sincere look on his face.

You don't need to look at Chiba to know that Namikaze Minato's gratitude comes from the heart. Chiba still doesn't know how to respond to such a sincere thank you.

Being apologized? Being thanked?

Qianye still has too little experience and doesn’t know how to deal with it at all.

When someone sincerely thanked and apologized to him, Chiba would always turn his head away slightly like he did now, without looking at the face of the person who apologized or thanked him, and raised one hand unconsciously, scratching it with his index finger.

Scratch your cheek.

Then……

At a loss!

Yes, Chiba tilted his head and scratched his cheek with his index finger. He looked embarrassed, but in fact... he was at a loss. He didn't know how to answer, what kind of expression to make, let alone how to respond.

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"This... this, that, etc., if Minato-sensei hadn't hinted earlier, I... wouldn't have been able to save Kushina-sensei..." Feeling Namikaze Minato's sincere gratitude, Chiba took a long time to hold back.

Say a sentence.

This child... really knows my intention, and... I can't imagine that this is something a seven-year-old child can do. And the look in Chiba's eyes at that time, and that prophecy, really refers to Chiba?

Thinking of this, Namikaze Minato frowned again, then shook his head slightly and threw the idea away.

No matter what, Chiba risked his life to save Kushina and took great risks to rescue Kushina from Danzo. He has always maintained a heart for Kushina and his partners.

A sincere heart.

I have no reason to doubt him!

Moreover, regarding Yeyuebi, I should also apologize to Chiba.

"Chiba, the second thing..." Thinking of this, Namikaze Minato spoke again.

"Ah?" At this time, Chiba was still at a loss. When he heard the words, he was stunned and blurted out.

"I'm sorry!" Namikaze Minato suddenly closed his eyes, and then bowed in a standard 45-degree bow.

Huh? Another apology!

Hey? Hey? What's going on?

No, that's not right! What should be done here! Why is Minato Namikaze apologizing again? Is it because I didn't express it clearly enough just now? Does he feel that he hasn't let go yet?

Chiba's eyes widened slightly, and his eyes were wandering. He was shaking his hands with both hands up, and he was not putting them down. He didn't know where to put his hands, and he was completely panicked.

Namikaze Minato's apology was too solemn, and the person in front of him was one of Chiba's favorite characters in the original work, the back of the fourth generation. When he first saw Naruto, Chiba was also impressed by how handsome he looked!

But for a character he liked so much, he solemnly apologized to him at this time. Although Chiba didn't know why Namikaze Minato wanted to apologize, he was still completely confused.

"Uh... uh..." Chiba wanted to say something, but he opened his mouth and couldn't say anything.

At this time, Namikaze Minato maintained his bowing posture and said: "I'm sorry about this! The Third Hokage and I declared to the outside world that I defeated Yozuki Hi, and I saved you and Kushina, and your contribution is

It just delayed Ye Yuebi."

Hearing this, Chiba was startled, his wandering eyes fixed on Namikaze Minato's face, and his whole body seemed to be shaken.

Didn't I declare to the outside world that I defeated Yozuki Hi? But... did he kill her? And did he save Kushina?

"I'm sorry, this kind of thing, I know, is unfair to you..." Namikaze Minato's bow angle seemed to be a little lower.

"Is it to protect me?" This time, Qianye was no longer confused, but said it calmly.

When Minato Namikaze heard Chiba's words, his whole body was shocked.

Indeed, the purpose of making such a claim to the outside world was to protect Chiba. There were enemy spies in the village at that time, and it is not certain that all enemy informants have been completely eliminated in the village.

If the enemy knows that Qianye defeated Ye Yuebi, then Chiba's name will definitely spread, and even the spies in the village will definitely take the opportunity to get rid of Chiba, who defeated such a hero as Ye Yuebi at a young age.

Unprecedented genius.

Don't be afraid of sharp swords from the front, but be afraid of cold arrows from behind.

By then, Chiba may not be safe even in the village!

This is what the Third Hokage is determined to do.

In order to protect Qianye, even if you do such a disgraceful thing!

Seeing Namikaze Minato's look, Chiba knew that he was right, and then he clenched his fists slightly.

I'm afraid, Namikaze Minato is not willing to accept such a thing. Namikaze Minato cannot do this kind of thing that takes credit from others.

The same goes for the Third Hokage, I'm afraid he is not willing to do such a disgraceful thing.

But, they did it anyway.

To protect me!

Indeed, if there are spies or enemy ninjas in the village, they will definitely want to get rid of me for the sake of their own village if they know that I have killed Yueyue Bi, a big task that has the title of "bi" in Yunyin Village.

It is easy to hide from an open sword, but difficult to guard against a hidden arrow. I am afraid that I will no longer have a safe place.

Not only Kushina... Minato Namikaze and the Third Hokage have also been protecting me!

"Please raise your head, Minato-sensei. It's me who should thank you." Chiba clenched his fists, twitched the corners of his mouth, and gritted his teeth tightly.

Hearing this, Namikaze Minato slowly straightened up and looked at Chiba. When he saw Chiba's slightly distorted expression, he was startled.

Then, he showed a slight smile.

I have forgotten that this child has always been alone, and every trace of concern must be taken very seriously by him.

The third thing, that prophecy... forget it! Chiba is definitely not that kind of person.

Thinking of this, Namikaze Minato seemed to be relieved, then looked at Chiba, the smile on his lips faded, and said: "Then, that's it, I still have a mission, so I'll leave first."

Here, let Chiba...

Thinking of this, Namikaze Minato dodged and disappeared.

After noticing that Namikaze Minato had left, Chiba suddenly turned his back and punched the water tank on the side.

"Bang!"

His fist slightly sunk into the iron sheet of the water reservoir.

Damn it! Now... there are more and more people to save!
Chapter completed!