Naruto: Did i Just Get Reincarnated as Gojo?

Chapter 28: I've Been to Konoha, Freedom of Speech is Abundant There

"Ah, what a rare opportunity! Let's take advantage of this and grab a bite at Ichiraku Ramen," Gojo Kaigetsu suggested, pulling Minato Namikaze towards the ramen shop. "We can discuss ideas for the next issue of 'Iki' while we eat."

After settling the foreign merchants, Gojo Kaigetsu dragged Minato to Ichiraku Ramen, located in a prime spot within the bustling shopping district. It was dinner time, and the shop was packed with customers.

They waited for quite a while before finally getting a seat.

"Honestly... shouldn't we discuss official business in a more formal setting?" Minato looked around. The crowded and noisy environment didn't seem conducive to serious discussions.

"Ah, damn Danzo! I was supposed to give this to you this afternoon, but things got delayed."

"Well, forget about that for now, Minato. Take a look at my new masterpiece."

As their ramen arrived, Gojo Kaigetsu handed him the draft he had written that afternoon, titled "Adaptability Required for Living in the Shinobi World."

"This is..."

Minato accepted the draft.

The previous article, "The Konoha Shop Under Attack," had, as Gojo Kaigetsu predicted, attracted foreign investment to Konoha. What kind of surprise would this one bring?

Filled with anticipation, Minato's eyes fell upon the first line, and he couldn't help but read it aloud in a low voice:

"...His name was Gojo Kaigetsu." Minato looked up, glancing curiously at Gojo Kaigetsu, who was enthusiastically slurping his ramen, before continuing to read.

"Resorting to violence to secure his..."

As one of the two protagonists in the story, a flicker of reminiscence crossed Minato's eyes.

The 50th year of Konoha... those were truly turbulent times.

His title as the "Yellow Flash" of the shinobi world, as well as the ceremonial robes he wore, were all earned during that period.

Although a year had passed, Minato's memories of the events that transpired remained vivid.

He scanned his memories but couldn't recall visiting Gojo Kaigetsu in prison.

If he wasn't mistaken, this was another completely fabricated story.

The further he read, the more peculiar Minato felt.

It was common knowledge that during the 50th year of Konoha, the village was under the leadership of his teacher's teacher – the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Having only been in office for a year, was this truly an appropriate topic to discuss?

Setting that aside...

The matter of reparations was indeed true. At the time, Konoha was facing a united front from other villages. To minimize enemies, they had chosen not to pursue Kirigakure's transgressions further...

There was resentment among the populace, but not to the extent of public protests or internal unrest.

The loyalty of Konoha's shinobi towards the Hokage, the symbol of the Will of Fire, was unwavering.

Even if his teacher's ideology seemed conservative and outdated now, even if protests had occurred, it wouldn't have led to Gojo Kaigetsu being imprisoned.

Minato fell into deep thought.

He understood Gojo Kaigetsu. His frequent eccentric pronouncements and grand speeches were always refreshing to hear.