"That shouldn't be the case." Mizuki asked in surprise. "Lady Tsunade shouldn't make such a choice. Logically speaking, such an order would be difficult to execute. The resistance would be too great."

Nara Shikamaru also scratched his head in a headache: "I know this too. Actually, we had already made arrangements, but it seems that something unexpected happened."

"Sudden?"

Shikamaru nodded and confirmed, "Lady Tsunade has only revealed this intention today. As for the resistance that Mr. Mizuki mentioned, it is indeed difficult, but this is indeed the responsibility directly under the Hokage. If Lady Tsunade insists on doing it, no one can stop her."

"That's true." Shuimu nodded. "But there weren't any signs at all?"

Nara Shikamaru shook his head: "I don't know. But I think since this matter involves Mr. Mizuki, then the reason may be related to you."

"I?"

"Yes." Shikamaru answered affirmatively, "I have understood the matter and brought my message. I will leave now. Finally, congratulations, teacher."

"Thanks."

Watching the busy Nara Shikamaru leave, Mizuki also fell into deep thought. Tsunade made an unreasonable move. Judging from what Nara Shikamaru said, the incident might have happened today. If it was related to him, it could only have happened this morning. After thinking for a while, Mizuki also had a rough guess.

"It seems that the cause of the accident is really my fault!"

The reason why Mizuki originally judged that he was basically not considered was that the Anbu were more reliable than himself. As long as the strength reached a certain level, they could be considered as a candidate for the leading jonin. In fact, there were many candidates. Most of the candidates were concentrated in the Anbu, the power directly under the Hokage. As elites who had been selected through many tests, it was not difficult to pick a few talents who could be the leading jonin. In this case, the possibility of Mizuki replacing Yuhi Kurenai was actually very small.

But this morning, after Mizuki revealed the secrets of Orochimaru's report, Tsunade's impression of the Anbu plummeted. This is not three years later. At that time, Tsunade had been the Hokage for nearly three years, and her control over Konoha's power, especially the Anbu, was completely different from what it is now.

At this point in time, Tsunade, who had just taken over the position of Hokage, was still unfamiliar with the inner workings of the Anbu. Originally, the recognition inherited from the Third Hokage made Tsunade trust these people quite well, but after what happened this morning, the situation took a sharp turn for the worse. Unable to figure out which of them were trustworthy, which were Shimura Danzo's or even other people's backups, Tsunade simply could not be sure which of the Anbu list were reliable candidates who would completely obey the Hokage. So at this time, it was natural for Mizuki, a non-Anbu jonin who had not been considered before, to enter the field of vision.

Mizuki, who had guessed some reasons, had never expected that just a few words would have such an impact. Of course, things had not been settled yet, and everything was still in limbo. However, compared to the others, Mizuki's disadvantage was too obvious. Apart from Tsunade's limited trust, everything else was an obstacle. Moreover, even if Mizuki was really chosen in the end, there was still time to prepare. Apart from paying special attention to her own body, there was no need to pay special attention to anything else for the time being.

…

The next day, Shuimu woke up very early. Last night, he tossed and turned in bed and couldn't fall asleep. Since he traveled through time, many things have come to his mind. Happiness and sadness, alienation and acceptance of this world. In this world where death is not peaceful, the desire for life, the desperate calculation of survival, and these series of changes that are different from the original are all evidence of his existence in the world. When he realized that there is such a thing as illusion in this world, the extreme of illusion can almost make the false become true, even to the point of creation. Iyanagi and Infinite Tsukuyomi can even shatter the truth of this world. There are some thoughts and memories that did not exist in the ninja world. As a living person, it is impossible not to be confused. In this world where everything may be false, it is sometimes really difficult to find your own truth.

The scene of the previous life gradually faded away. As the incarnation of this life, Mizuki gradually began to accept this bizarre world as time went by, and was gradually accepted by friends and colleagues. Today is a very important milestone. The perception of "Mizuki the time traveler" gradually faded, and the presence of Mizuki, the upper ninja of Konoha, gradually strengthened. More importantly, he had to work hard to be a good husband and a good father in the future. This was the first time that Mizuki had lived two lives. This inexplicable pressure made Mizuki feel more nervous than facing the tailed beasts.

Shuimu carefully checked his face in the bathroom mirror. He didn't have any dark circles under his eyes, and his complexion didn't look gloomy because he didn't get enough rest last night. He couldn't help but feel relieved. It's okay to have a bad reputation, but it would be embarrassing to make a fool of oneself on one's wedding day.

After packing up, Mizuki put on the dress that Xiaochun specially picked out. After checking to make sure there was nothing missing, he pushed the door open and walked out. However, he unexpectedly found that someone had been waiting for him outside. It was Iruka, who had an appointment with him.

"Why didn't you knock and come in, Iruka? Have you been waiting so long?"

"It's okay, I haven't been here for long." Iruka smiled and habitually wiped his nose with his fingers, "Why are you out so late? Couldn't you sleep last night?"

"A little bit, but it doesn't have much of an impact." Shuimu adjusted his dress and replied, "It's mainly because this dress is not easy to wear."

The dignified dress that looks clean and neat on the outside is actually very troublesome to wear. There are many rules for wearing it. From the inside to the outside, it has several parts. Any mistake will affect the appearance. Shuimu, who is used to wearing a standard vest and some comfortable styles, is really unfamiliar with these things, but today's occasion cannot be perfunctory.

"Well, you'll get used to it." Seeing Mizuki's complaint, Iruka responded casually.

"Habit? Iruka, you still can't speak." Mizuki said with some amusement, "This kind of thing, once in a lifetime is enough."

"Really? Haha." Iruka smiled awkwardly, seeming to realize that he had said the wrong thing.

"Forget it, let's not worry about it today. I'm sorry to bother you with so many things."

"You're too polite, Mizuki." Iruka was a little uncomfortable with Mizuki not showing his sharp tongue today, "These are just a small favor."

"Anyway, thank you very much." Shuimu was always busy and didn't have much time to deal with this guy who always regarded Shuimu as a good friend. He just thought of him when he had trouble. Shuimu felt a little ashamed of this. However, Shuimu only knew these people, and there were only a few who could help.

"No need, Mizuki, I'm sorry for causing you trouble the past two days." Iruka was probably talking about how he had added a course for Mizuki to take care of children in the Ninja School without permission the other day. However, Mizuki was also considered a member of the school's teachers not long ago. Although for such a long time, due to some changes, he had not fulfilled any responsibilities and was busy traveling on missions, but he had never been ordered to deprive himself of his qualifications as a teacher, so teaching students was not considered extra work.

"That's nothing. Iruka, is anyone coming over now?"

"No, it's still early. You're too impatient."

“That’s right.”

Although I am a little afraid of the strange and different future starting from today, at this moment, I feel that time is passing too slowly and I am looking forward to it very much.

The two people who were chatting casually soon arrived at the gate of the Ninja School. Yes, it was the Ninja School. The venue was arranged here.

Mizuki didn't have any ninja family's mansion or private territory, nor did he have Naruto's village power, no, the power of the entire ninja world to squander. It was not easy to find a suitable place in the densely packed Konoha Village. Mizuki, who didn't want to be too shabby, chose the ninja school as a good place. He just needed to wait until the students were on vacation and move a place for a day or two to decorate it and borrow it. It took some effort to convince his former colleagues, and in the end Tsunade didn't think it would have any impact, so she agreed without thinking too much.

Only Mizuki, the person involved, knows how much Iruka has helped. This good guy puts most of his energy into students, friendship and socializing. To be honest, he is far worse than Mizuki himself. Among the few acquaintances, Mizuki is the old friend who has more contact with him. This rare opportunity to help Mizuki, Iruka is very happy. From childhood to adulthood, to be frank, Iruka has always been the one who is taken care of. He is also a man with some ideals and hopes to be needed by others.

Walking into the gate of the Ninja School, the space inside is indeed large enough. It just seems a little empty. Fortunately, there is a flower shop at home, so it doesn't cost much to decorate it with some special things.

"Shuimu, tell me the truth, how did you cultivate these beautiful flowers?"

Appreciation of beautiful things is an eternal theme of mankind. The flowers, potted plants, etc. that Shuimu and Xiaochun brought out as props are really pleasing to the eye, and many of them are very rare and precious.

"Why, you're also into this? Do you have a girlfriend?"

"How could that be?" Iruka waved his hands. "I'm just curious. Tsubaki is really talented. You can actually cultivate such beautiful flowers. I heard that your 'Four Seasons Flower Shop' is now well-known. Many bigwigs often send people to ask for rare varieties."

"Yeah." Shuimu nodded.

Indeed, the business of "Four Seasons Flower Shop" is getting better and better. In addition to its complete range of varieties, many of them are unique and precious.

Xiaochun is also very interested in this line of work, especially with the potions provided by Shuimu, both the yield and the cultivation of plants are quite convenient. With the cooperation of split potions and all-purpose potions, various varieties with many strange and bizarre characteristics are emerging in an endless stream. Plants are different from animals. Even if they have quite unfavorable mutations, they have a high survival rate under careful care. Therefore, more and more beautiful and surprising flowers are put on the shelves. After the reputation gradually became louder, Shuimu and Xiaochun's past of being short of money gradually improved a lot. Xiaochun even gradually became a little famous, but it was not because of his identity as a ninja, but because of his part-time job as a "gardener", which was really beyond Shuimu's expectation.

"If you ask me, Mizuki, even if you don't want to be a ninja anymore and retire now, you might become a millionaire and a guest of honor of Lady Tsunade."

"That makes sense. I will apply to Tsunade-sama for retirement, saying that I was inspired by Iruka-sensei and decided to become a capitalist. Do you think this is okay?"

"You really know how to joke. If you retire, Lady Tsunade will break your bones and pull you back."

Iruka laughed.

"Those who know this know that your strength is just as unique as your reputation."

"If you don't mention my reputation, we can still be friends, Iruka..."

Iruka smiled, turned around and looked around, then asked, "Are you satisfied with this layout?"

"Okay, this took you a lot of effort, didn't it?"

"Fortunately, you have arranged everything, we just need to follow your instructions, but..." Iruka hesitated and asked, "I always feel that this layout is a bit strange, as if there is another mystery!"

"You felt it?" Mizuki was still a little surprised that Iruka could actually notice it. "It seems that you have made great progress recently."

"Shui Mu, you made fun of me for so many years, and I am looked down upon." Iruka said with a little dissatisfaction, "It seems that my suspicion is correct. You really prepared something bad. Is this a barrier?"

Mizuki gave Iruka a thumbs up and whispered, "Don't make a sound!"

"Mizuki," Iruka said in embarrassment, "You are becoming stronger and stronger, but you are also becoming more and more reckless. Isn't that a bad thing?"

Mizuki patted Iruka's shoulder and said, "Why don't you just pretend you didn't know? You can always shirk responsibility by saying you were just following my instructions. It's okay. I know my limits."

"You have some sense?" Iruka said with a wry smile, "I feel terrified every time I hear you say a word. You won't be punished, will you?"

"Don't worry, I'm here."

Mizuki patted his chest and promised that Iruka would not be implicated.

The matter is already set in stone. We spent so much time preparing yesterday, and we can't let all our efforts be in vain. Shuimu doesn't want to make too much noise, and making trouble was not his original intention. However, he will be willful this time. He can't let the wedding be too lonely no matter what.