Naruto: Did i Just Get Reincarnated as Gojo?

Chapter 84: Saving Chunin Might Guy

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"Lord Fourth! Gojo Kaigetsu reporting as ordered!"

"Enter."

Gojo Kaigetsu strode into the Hokage's office, where only two people were present. Danzo, a familiar face, had already set sail for Kirigakure on a Konoha-built black warship, serving as Konoha's ambassador and taking full charge of Mist affairs. Only Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane remained in Konoha, holding down the fort.

Homura managed the village's finances and infrastructure development, while Koharu oversaw kunoichi rights, such as newborn care.

However, much of Homura's authority had been delegated to Gojo Kaigetsu, leaving him subtly sidelined with little more than infrastructure development under his control.

This had resulted in Homura's increasing displeasure towards Gojo Kaigetsu, constantly seeking opportunities to criticize and attack him.

And now, he had found another such opportunity.

"Lord Fourth, may I ask why I've been summoned?"

Minato offered his usual wry smile, glancing towards Homura, who sat beside him, scowling and adjusting his glasses.

"Oh, Elder Homura, is something the matter?"

"Gojo Kaigetsu! As a Konoha elder, not only do you fail to set a good example, but you also knowingly break the law, damaging our village's training grounds!"

"My goodness, is that so?" Gojo Kaigetsu feigned surprise.

"Yesterday afternoon, Training Ground 32. Don't tell me you weren't responsible."

"It seems I was indeed involved. So what?"

'Tch-How dare the gatekeeper complain? Once we're out of here, I'll strip him of his rank insignia and give them to Pakkun.' Gojo Kaigetsu grumbled internally, readily admitting his involvement without offering any excuses, which left Homura feeling like he'd punched cotton.

"You will compensate the village for the damages and submit a written apology. You are suspended until you have thoroughly reflected on your actions!"

"Compensation is fine; I have plenty of money. As for the report and reflection, let's skip those."

Gojo Kaigetsu plopped down onto a chair, striking his signature inverted triangle pose. "And Elder Homura, do you think you're Elder Danzo? You can't order me around and suspend me.

"I only answer to one person, and that's Lord Fourth!"

"You... I..."

Homura's face darkened, his finger pointing at Gojo Kaigetsu as he sputtered, unable to form a coherent sentence.

Everyone in Konoha knew that Gojo Kaigetsu and the Fourth Hokage were practically two peas in a pod. Asking Minato to punish him? It was harder than asking Hiruzen to discipline Danzo.

"A single training ground costs ten million ryō to construct. Where would you, with your elder's salary, get the money for compensation?!"

"The Gojo family is quite well-off. It's an inheritance from my parents who emigrated to Konoha."

"It's just one training ground, right? I'll pay for two... no, three! Triple the damages, is that enough?"

Money was just a worldly possession.

Thanks to the royalties from his literary... endeavors, Gojo Kaigetsu raked in nearly ten million ryō every month. Coupled with the profits from "Iki" sitting untouched in the publishing house's account, he wasn't short on funds. Among Konoha's public officials, Gojo Kaigetsu was the wealthiest.