Reality proved that the person who really narrowed the road was Aoba himself.
Although Mikawa paid the last ten sticks of Three-color dango's money for him, compared to the eighty taels saved, Mikawa who still had a black face, was more terrifying!
After being carried all the way home, Mikawa Jonin closed the door with a bang, then took out a good big treasure and slammed it on the table.
Aoba silently swallowed his saliva. Looking at Kunai on the table, he laughed dryly and said, "Can't we talk nicely? Why do you have to use a knife?"
"What did I tell you before I left? Well? It has only been a day and you have caused such a big mess. How do you want me to explain to the Hokage-sama?"
Mikawa picked up Kunai on the table. The more he spoke, the angrier he became and directly pierced the table. Aoba felt distressed. If the table was broken, he would not have the money to buy a new one.
'Misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding!'
'Moreover, the Hokage-sama would never lower himself to the same level as a child like me. I promise!'
'There won't be a next time!'
When it was time to surrender, he had to admit defeat. Aoba didn't think that his small body after activating [Hardening] would be able to block Kunai in Mikawa's hands. At least a level 1 skill was definitely not enough.
Obviously, Aoba's thick skin made the muscles on Mikawa's face twitch, and he could not really bully a child.
But Sandaime still needed an explanation...
"Hmph! If not for the fact that the Hokage sama is magnanimous, do you think you would still have a chance to go out and eat dango? It would be better to have a prison meal!"
"Tomorrow, come with me to apologize to the Hokage-sama!"
When Aoba heard this, he was obviously relieved. It was just an apology, and there was no meat on his body. It was just a small matter!
But before he could be happy, Mikawa's next sentence obviously made him unable to be happy.
"In addition, since you have caused such big trouble this time, the money for next month will be halved. If you don't want to be hungry, just stay at home!"
"If there is a next time, even if the Hokage-sama spare you, I will slap you to death!"
After saying that, Mikawa coldly snorted, pulled Kunai away, turned around, and left, completely ignoring Aoba's crying face.
It was nothing to apologize for face-to-face. At most, it would waste a little time, but the relief money would be too damaged. How could one live for a thousand taels a month? Could it be that he had to be like Naruto in the future, eating instant noodles every day and drinking expired milk?
However, the good news was that, including the one thousand taels that Mikawa had given him at the beginning, coupled with the fact that many days had passed since this month if he saved some money, he would not be hungry.
Mikawa probably had calculated this point to make such a punishment. Heh, he actually had a proud and arrogant personality.
Moreover, if he really could not do it, when Itachi came to find him, he could still beat the rich. The dignified Uchiha family would not be entangled with the problem of a few thousand taels of debt.
Thinking of this, Aoba's mood became better again. He was ready to think about what to eat the next night, a typical example of whether to eat or not to hit.
On the other side, Sandaime and Yondaime were still handing over work at this time. They guided Minato, the new Hokage, and continued to shine and heat up for Konoha.
When Minato saw the documents on the table that was as tall as a small mountain and waiting to be processed, he was completely dumbfounded.
The retreat began to sound crazily in his heart!
"Of course... No! This is only the highest priority, the most urgent part that needs to be dealt with. The rest will be taken care of by a special assistant after you are done with it. Bring it over."
Sarutobi smiled very kindly, looking like an amiable old grandpa.
However, after hearing this answer, Minato pulled his hair in pain, wishing he could retreat and give up his position now!
How could he have known that the work that the Hokage was going to do was actually so much?
However, Sarutobi smiled calmly and said, "Hehe, why do you think I'm getting old so quickly? It's time for you young people to feel this pain. Each and every one of you is shouting that you want to be the Hokage. Do you really think it's so easy to be the Hokage?"
At this time, there was a knock on the door.
"Please come in," Minato shouted weakly.
Mikawa wanted to greet the newly appointed Yondaime first, but after looking at the documents for a long time, he couldn't see Minato sitting behind him, which made him very embarrassed.
"Oh, it's Mikawa. Why, are you here to inspect the work of the Hokage? Haha, thank you for your hard work."
As soon as he opened his mouth, Sandaime's identity as an old Onmyoji was exposed, and his cynical words made Mikawa suddenly blush.
"I'm sorry, Lord Sarutobi! I have already taught that brat Aoba a lesson, and even his living expenses for next month will be reduced by half. He already knows that he is wrong. Tomorrow, I will bring him over to apologize to Lord Minato. "
"That is the future 5th generation head. You have to educate him well. If that brat can't be the Hokage in the future, your sin will be great."
In fact, Sandaime was not angry at all. He had lived for half his life, and he was not really going to argue with a brat.
As for Mikawa, who was teased, he stood there stiffly, stammering and unable to speak. He really did not have any sense of humor. Sarutobi only felt that his later years might not be as beautiful as he had imagined.
At this time, Minato finally walked out from behind the desk and asked curiously, "Mikawa, is that child your child?"
Mikawa did not answer directly but looked at the retired Sandaime instinctively with a troubled expression.
"Just answer what he asked you. Now I am just an old man, and he is the Hokage…."
After being indifferently pointed at by Sandaime, Mikawa even broke out in cold sweat. He hurriedly told him about Aoba and the relationship between the two of them.
In the end, seeing that Lord Minato still had a smile on his face and was not angry because of his disrespectful actions, he reluctantly breathed a sigh of relief.
Mikawa swore that he did not want to disrespect Lord Minato. He also very much recognized the identity of Lord Minato as the Hokage. However, his subconscious action just now was really too inappropriate. If it were for someone with a small heart, he would probably hate him for a long time.
"I see, but I did not take this matter to heart. You do not need to punish him anymore. There is no need to apologize. In addition, I have just taken over the position of the Hokage. There are still many things I do not understand. I need your excellent talents to help me. So, I hope to ask for your guidance in the future, Mikawa."