Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled, not saying much about this issue, and then said, "Can't you let go of that matter?"

Minato was stunned when he heard this: "What did you say?"

Sarutobi Hinashin shook his head and sighed, "You have changed a lot since that."

"People always change, especially in the position of Naruto, there is too much to bear." Minato sighed.

Although the third generation did not specifically say what happened, Minato knew in his heart that what he was talking about was the sacrifice of Uesugi Toru three years ago.

But what Watermen said is true. Not everyone can remain unchanged. It is not easy for him to maintain his original intention.

"You're right, Naruto... it's not easy to be a fool." Sarutobi Hinazo said, with a look of remembrance in his eyes. Then, he said, "I'm thinking too much about it. I can't compare to you young people. Many things are missing a lot of motivation."

After walking for a long time, the two of them walked and chatted, and before they knew it, they walked to a small yard.

This is Uesugi Tetsu's home and it is also a must-pass place for Minato to get off work every day.

It’s not that it’s a point on the way home from Minatoto, but because, since Uesugi Toru died, Minatoto has come here to check it out every day after get off work.

He forgot that the third generation was here for a moment and couldn't help but walk here.

Although the route has changed, the third generation forgets to remind him.

When he walked here, Minato was stunned, and the third generation of Sarutobi Hiruzen was also stunned.

"This is the child's home, right?" asked Sarutobi Hinazo.

Minato nodded and sighed.

Sarutobi Hizawa stood outside the yard, looked at it, and then sighed: "That child is a good child, but things have happened, and after three years, you should come out."

"You are joking, I've come out long ago." Minato shook his head and smiled.

"But..." Sarutobi was stunned.

"You mean, what I said at the Presbyterian Church today?" Minato asked with a smile, looking at Sarutobi.

Sarutoki nodded.

Minato sighed and said, "Tako, this child, is my junior brother, and because of his relationship with Kushina, he can also be regarded as my student. After I succeeded to the Fourth Hokage, he was my capable subordinate again. His death is indeed a great harm to me."

Sarutobi Hina nodded: "I understand this."

In Sarutobi Hinashin's eyes, Uesugi Tsuna was also his disciple and Tsunade's favorite disciple, so he has never dared to inform Tsunade of this news for the past three years.

"But as a Naruto, I can only keep my grief in my heart. Looking at the entire Konoha and even the ninja world, how many such children are dead in the wars that happen every day? Toro... is not the first, nor is he definitely the last one." Minato looked at Uesugi Tsuki's house and said with emotion.

Sarutobi Hizun looked at Minato, but didn't say anything, and carefully read what Minato said.

Minato continued: "After that day, I did change, but I didn't become self-deprecating or timid. On the contrary, I understood more clearly the meaning of Tsukura standing up at that time... He was for Kushina, for me, and for Naruto..."

"Ninjas do not exist for missions, nor for wars. The existence of ninjas is to protect everything they cherish..."

When Minato said this, he remembered the figure in his heart. Although he was dead, it did not affect his shinyness.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was stunned when he heard this.

"Is the existence of ninjas for protection..." He nodded secretly. This is the meaning of Shadow.

"So..." Minato said with a smile, "If someone has to sacrifice me, then I will do it, I am Naruto."

The moonlight shines in the small courtyard of Uesugi Tetsu's house. The cherry blossom tree moves with the wind and rains fall.

...

Back home.

"Kushina, see who is coming?" Minato began to shout as soon as he entered the door.

Kushina held the spatula and heard the sound of Minato. She immediately ran to the door and said in surprise: "Hey? It's so early today...ah, Master Sandome!"

She hurriedly saluted, holding the spatula with a look of embarrassment.

"Kushina, long time no see, don't care, I'm here to have a free meal, and by the way, see Little Naruto." Sarutobi Hinako smiled, and was about to take out his pipe to take a few puffs, but thought that Naruto was still young and Kushina got angry... Let's wait a little first.

"Ah, you're coming here, Minato didn't inform me in advance. I... was so rude." Kushina seemed embarrassed.

Now she looks more like a qualified and gentle mother.

It’s no longer the little girl who used to be so whispering, even if she would hit her head when cleaning.

"Hahaha...it's all my fault that I didn't let Minato get off work early." Sarutobi said with a smile.

Kushina also blushed and smiled, then said to Minato, "Minato, you can entertain Master Sandome first. I still have dishes in my kitchen."

After saying that, he bowed to Sarutobi Hinako and then returned to the kitchen.

Minato greeted Sarutobi and sat down, then called out, "Naruto? Naruto? The third generation grandfather is here, come out quickly."

I screamed a few times but didn't hear a response.

"Minimon, he should be in the room, go and have a look." Kushina's voice came from the kitchen.

Minato sighed helplessly and walked to the door of Naruto's room. He saw a small gap left in the door. He gently pushed open the door, but saw Naruto playing with a pair of building blocks and dolls in the corner without raising his head.

"Naruto?" Minato shouted carefully.

But when he saw Naruto pouting, he wanted to respond, but he instantly turned down again.

"What's wrong? Naruto." Minato smiled gently and helplessly, and walked to Naruto, "Are you playing with building blocks? Can dad play with you?"

Naruto was over three years old at this time. Like Minato, he had golden hair, but his emotions didn't look so good.

"No!" Naruto refused resolutely.

Minato was stunned and felt quite blamed in his heart.

Since Naruto was nearly half a year old, the war between Yun Yin and Konoha broke out. As a Naruto, he was so busy that he didn't touch the ground and rarely even returned home.

Naruto has always been raised by Kushina, and as his father, he has indeed not fulfilled much responsibility.

In Naruto's childhood, there was almost no sign of Minato. After Naruto became sensible, of course he also hoped that his father would spend more time with him. Unfortunately, every time Minato returned home, Naruto fell asleep.

When I woke up the next day, there was no sign of Water Gate at home.

Over time, Naruto was more or less resentful towards this father.
Chapter completed!