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When Mikawa-jonin walked out of the Hokage's office, he still felt somewhat dizzy.
He never imagined his disrespectful behaviour would be so easily forgiven by the Fourth, and moreover, he'd lowered his posture so much, repeatedly seeking his advice.
Honestly, though he was no longer an impulsive child, he was still conquered by the Fourth's performance and broad mind.
"Having such a Hokage-sama is truly Konoha's fortune!"
When Mikawa left the Hokage building, he subconsciously glanced upward. Unknowingly, Minato gained another die-hard supporter!
Inside the Hokage's office, having witnessed everything, Sarutobi couldn't help feeling emotional. Choosing Minato as Hokage was probably one of the most correct decisions in his lifetime.
"Sarutobi-sensei, shall we begin?"
"No, I have nothing left to teach you, because you'll be a more outstanding Hokage than me, Fourth Hokage-sama."
Sarutobi shook his head, showing a gratified smile, then walked out without lingering.
Only leaving behind Minato with a face full of despair, still unable to comprehend, bitter-laughing there.
Over the next few days, everything remained peaceful.
No enemy ninjas dared cause trouble in Konoha, or rather, civilians living in Konoha had difficulty accessing such information.
Mikawa also didn't come to bring him to apologise as agreed. He didn't even show his face, making Aoha quite puzzled, suspecting that this guy was having an affair.
Additionally, the anticipated situation of Itachi inviting him to eat three-colour dango also didn't occur. Not knowing whether Itachi forgot this matter or couldn't come for other reasons.
However, Aoha didn't waste these days either. He spent most of his savings purchasing equipment needed for physical training.
Must say, compared to food, such items were more expensive.
If not for his sweet mouth, plus these days the story of some brat challenging the Fourth wanting to become Hokage had spread through every street and alley, making him a 'celebrity' in people's after-dinner conversations, thus obtaining some 'discounts,' otherwise the latter half of the month he'd truly be eating dirt!
As for certain people's gazes containing unconcealed mockery, he completely didn't take them to heart.
True strong people didn't have the leisure to despise others. Those who'd mock over such matters were only losers and weaklings lacking the courage to shout such words in this lifetime.
Such people weren't worth mentioning at all!
On this day, Aoha, like the past few days, began systematically strengthening his body following [Complete Basic Naval Physical Training Method].
Honestly, he'd always felt Gai and Lee's extreme training methods were too inhuman.
Normal people following such training methods would probably collapse long ago from physical inability to withstand it!
Even persisting would leave bodies full of hidden injuries.
Forget displaying Gai's super-strong power. Not crippling the body when fighting would deserve burning incense in gratitude.
On Earth, those martial arts superstars who had good endings were basically none. Many even had to rely on wheelchairs to live.
Though many things in the Naruto world couldn't be explained by science or common sense, Aoha still felt that using more scientific, reasonable, standardised methods to develop the body's potential treasure trove was undoubtedly safer.
Perhaps such training methods showed results slower than extreme body-squeezing methods, but similarly caused much less bodily harm.
After he finished today's training, drenched in sweat, though he still had some energy for more training, he didn't do so. Instead, he bathed, drank water, and relaxed his body.
[Complete Basic Naval Physical Training Method] said at this time, medicinal baths and massage coordination would enhance the effects even more.
But he had neither the money to buy recorded medicinal ingredients nor the money to hire a masseuse. So he could only make do for now.
Additionally, since starting this training method, his already-large appetite was completely unleashed, leaving him never full daily.
So after training these days, he used the remaining time job-hunting.
Though this world had no concept of 'child labour,' after all, Kakashi was promoted to jonin at 12. Fresh academy graduates immediately started 'working.' If there were minor protection laws, the Hokage should be the first executed!
However, the jobs a 5-year-old could do were truly too few. Plus, he was the famous 'Fifth Hokage.' Many people enjoyed teasing him to pass the time. How would they 'dare' give him work?
However, Heaven rewards diligence. After several days of rejections, he still successfully found temporary work.
So next, he was going to work and earn money!
Hokage Rock, usually without many visitors, recently became busy again due to Fourth Minato-sama's assumption of office.
Many craftsmen were summoned, preparing to carve the Fourth's image beside the First, Second, and Third statues.
Naturally, Aoha, coming to work, lacked the ability to participate, but there were always miscellaneous tasks needing people.
Like clearing fallen rocks below Hokage Rock.
This counted as relatively dangerous work, but danger was limited because Aoha's job required waiting until craftsmen finished daytime work before clearing all rubble fallen to the ground.
Tiring, yes, but didn't interfere with daytime training. Occasionally, falling rubble could perfectly train his reaction ability.
Even if unable to dodge, he still had [Inferior Self-Healing Body] and [Hardening] to preserve life. Minor injuries healed quickly.
So after one day's probation period, his performance successfully convinced the supervisor here to agree to let him work.
As for wages, daily settlement, two hundred ryo per day, no food or lodging.
For a 5-year-old child, already quite substantial.
If not for this job having some danger, plus not being worth issuing missions for ninjas to handle, he couldn't get this money.
"Two hundred ryo daily, six thousand ryo monthly! If only this job could continue forever."
Selling labour, pushing a small cart, and continuously transporting stones, Aoha couldn't help thinking thus.
After all, as an adult soul, receiving relief funds was quite embarrassing. Self-sufficiency was naturally best.
But obviously, this job wouldn't last long. At most one month, those craftsmen should nearly finish.
However, by then, perhaps he could find easier, more lucrative work.
Thinking too much, too far wasn't his style. Take one step, see the next.
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