ch7

Yuyuki fell asleep, but some people's thoughts lingered in the night.

Konoha Village, in the timeline of forty-eight years. In the Hokage office, even though it was late at night, the lights were still bright. Minato Namikaze sat behind his desk, frowning, carefully recalling every detail of the video in the group chat.

"The Nine Tails Rebellion happened on October 10, the day Naruto was born, which is only a few months away."

"Should we take the initiative, or should we set up an ambush in advance..."

"At this time, Obito should have been secretly controlling the Mizukage in the Land of Water..."

"In three years, the Bloody Mist will carry out a large-scale purge of ninjas with bloodline limits."

"Should we send Anbu to the Hidden Mist Village to investigate..."

As his thoughts flowed, Minato's eyes fell on the photo taken with Jiraiya on the table. At that moment, as if struck by lightning, a more pressing question suddenly jumped into his mind. Jiraiya once accepted three disciples in the Land of Rain - Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan. The Akatsuki Organization, which would become famous in the ninja world in the future, was created by them. But at this time, Akatsuki was just a group of passionate young people, a small group walking together for world peace. It was far from the organization that would use any means to pursue tailed beasts in the future.

The key to this change is the despicable act planned by Danzo Shimura. Danzo, this old man, is not a normal person. He actually secretly sent people to sneak into the Land of Rain and kidnap Konan from the Akatsuki Organization. Although he did not take the opportunity to play with bondage, it directly led to the death of Yahiko, the sunny and cheerful boy in the trio, and prompted Nagato to fall into darkness. As a result, Nagato transformed into a "god" that transcended humanity and attempted to conquer the entire ninja world by force. After all the bad things were done, Danzo patted his back and left, and Hanzo, the unlucky guy, suffered the consequences. Not only did he lose most of his men, but he was also killed by Pain a few years later. Danzo Naoden was even at large until he was terminated by Sasuke before the Fourth Ninja War began.

After watching Yuyuki's video about what Danzo had done in Konoha for decades, Minato Namikaze wanted to kill him right then. But in full view of Konoha, he definitely couldn't do these things.

"This time, Danzo must not be allowed to hurt them again."

On an emotional level, they are Jiraiya's disciples, his junior brothers; now that he knows, he can't just sit idly by. On a rational level, Nagato in the Akatsuki Organization has mastered the Rinnegan. Although it originated from Madara, it is currently used by Nagato, which means another powerful power.

"The video shows that this happened shortly after I became Hokage...probably recently."

Thinking of this, Minato pressed a button on the table. After a while, an Anbu member appeared in front of him.

"Lord Hokage."

Anbu saluted respectfully.

"Help me check the movements of Elder Danzo. I want to know if he has left the village."

Minato Namikaze gave the order.

"As you command!"

Anbu took the order and left. After some time, Anbu brought back the news.

"Lord Fourth Hokage, Elder Danzo has secretly left the village, accompanied by more than a dozen members of the 'Root'."

"What? When did it happen?" Minato Namikaze frowned. This is not a good sign.

"He left this morning; here is the record."

After receiving the information, Minato Namikaze discovered that Danzo had been gone for more than ten hours.

"Damn."

He cried secretly in his heart. Immediately afterward, Minato Namikaze's figure turned into a golden light and disappeared instantly. When he appeared again, he had arrived at the entrance of Konoha Village.

"Fire... Lord Hokage?!"

The guard standing at the gate thought it was an illusion. How could Lord Hokage suddenly be patrolling in the middle of the night? Minato nodded slightly to him, and then used the teleportation technique, turning into an afterimage, traveling through the night, and leaving Konoha.

"We must catch up..."

Anxious flames ignited in Minato Namikaze's heart. When Obito died, he failed to arrive in time; when Rin died, he was unable to prevent it. This time, he must not let tragedy happen again!

**Land of Rain**

This place seems to be shrouded in heavy haze all year round, with endless rain. The valley between the two mountains was densely covered with Hanzo's subordinates and members of Danzo's "Root", forming a tight encirclement. Hanzo stood on the top of the hill, looking down at Yahiko and his party with an arrogant attitude.

"Leader of the Akatsuki Organization, your end is today, and this place will be your burial place."

Incited by Danzo's eloquent words, Hanzo felt that the rapidly rising Akatsuki Organization threatened his absolute rule in the Land of Rain. Therefore, they seized the opportunity to capture Konan when she was alone, and used this as leverage, with the intention of forcing Yahiko and the others to self-destruct.

"That red-haired one, kill Yahiko! As long as he is killed, this woman and you can leave alive."

Hanzo threw a kunai casually, and its sharp edge was inserted right next to the feet of Nagato and Yahiko, like a cruel order. When Nagato heard this, his body shook involuntarily, and an unbearable struggle surged in his heart. You want me to... kill Yahiko with my own hands?

"Don't listen to him, Nagato, Yahiko, leave me alone, go away!" Konan cried hoarsely. Seeing that Nagato had no reaction, Hanzo said with a chill:

"Do you really not care whether this woman lives or dies?"

After hearing this, Yahiko finally could no longer remain silent and said in a low voice:

"Nagato, go ahead and live strong with my ideals."

Nagato was trembling all over, his eyes flickering back and forth between Yahiko and Konan, who was in danger, feeling tormented in his heart. Finally, he slowly raised the kunai...

Just when this tragedy seemed about to take place, a sharp cracking sound suddenly sounded in the air.

**Ding!**

After a crisp sound, another kunai flew towards them like a gust of wind and penetrated deeply into the ground! Before anyone had time to react, a ray of shining golden light suddenly appeared, and in an instant, a figure was in front of them. It was the dazzling blond hair and the Hokage's robe that rustled in the wind. Behind it was written: Fourth Hokage!

Minato Namikaze arrived at the scene at the last minute.

"It's quite timely..."

Minato Namikaze panted slightly and used the teleportation technique from Konoha to rush here. Although he spent a lot of Chakra, he was thankful that he was not late.

"Minato Namikaze?!"

Hanzo and Danzo exchanged shocked looks, wondering how the other could be here.

"What now?"

Hanzo was slightly panicked. If he had been in his prime, he might still be able to fight against the "Yellow Flash" who was famous in the ninja world.

But now, time has left its mark on him, and Minato Namikaze is in his prime, and his chances of winning are slim.

"Why are you panicking? How could you, who is known as a demigod, be so frightened by your juniors that you lose your composure?"

Danzo glanced at Hanzo coldly and said lightly, with a trace of imperceptible hatred in his eyes. It's Minato Namikaze again. Why is it always him who ruins my good deeds?

When the Third Hokage abdicated, Orochimaru chose to betray the village and flee. For the position of the Fourth Hokage, he was quite competitive, but Minato Namikaze came out of nowhere. Minato's dazzling military exploits, even the daimyo nodded in recognition, thinking that he was the best successor to the Hokage. Even if Danzo obstructed him on the grounds that he was too young to take on important responsibilities, it became useless with the support of the daimyo. Minato successfully ascended to the Hokage throne. In this way, his longing for the position of Hokage was completely shattered.

He took a step closer, with questioning in his voice: "Minato Namikaze, as a Hokage, you quietly attacked the Land of Rain at night. Do you want to ignite the war between the two countries? Once the war resumes, you will be the initiator of the grievances between the two countries!"

As soon as Danzo opened his mouth, he pointed directly at the opponent's heart like a sharp sword. No matter what, just put your hat on first. However, Minato did not avoid it, but instead threw the question back:

"Isn't it your turn to answer this, Elder Danzo? You acted without Hokage's approval and led your team deep into the Land of Rain to interfere in other countries' internal affairs. What is your real purpose?"

Minato's meaningful look made Danzo's heart tighten. "Did he notice my plan to seize the Rinnegan?"

"No... even I only learned of this information recently. How could he know it?"

Not long ago, Danzo commanded his men to disguise themselves as ninjas of Iwagakure Village and provoked a conflict with Rain Shinobi in the Land of Rain, in an attempt to trigger a war between the two countries. Unexpectedly, the targets chosen at random were the three leaders of the Akatsuki Organization, Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan. At the critical moment, Nagato inspired the power of the Rinnegan to summon the Gedo Statue to repel Danzo, and at the same time exposed the secret of the Rinnegan. As a result, the current situation became that Danzo and Hanzo were trying to eliminate the Akatsuki Organization, while he was waiting for an opportunity to seize the Rinnegan.

Of course, Danzo would not confess. I saw him retort angrily:

"What are you talking about! I have only one purpose, and that is to uphold justice! The Akatsuki Organization went against the grain. As a citizen of the Land of Rain, they attacked the ninjas of their own country with the intention of expanding the organization and subverting the political power of the Hidden Rain Village."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yahiko, who was standing behind Minato, stood up angrily and pointed at Danzo:

"You are the one talking nonsense! We have never attacked any ninja from the Land of Rain!"

"Lord Hokage, he is lying to you!" Yahiko was worried that Minato Namikaze would be deceived by Danzo's one-sided words, so he looked very anxious. At this moment, their only hope rested on this sudden Fourth Hokage.

Minato Namikaze turned his head and smiled softly: "Don't worry, two junior brothers, I will definitely seek justice for you."

"Master...junior brother?" Minato's title made Yahiko and Nagato slightly stunned.

"Jiraiya, one of the Sannin, is also my teacher."

After hearing Minato's explanation, Yahiko suddenly realized.

"Ah...it turns out you are the outstanding senior brother the teacher mentioned."

"The teacher often mentions you. He said that any genius will be eclipsed in front of senior brother."

"I didn't expect that senior brother would be the Fourth Hokage of Konoha Village. It's really amazing!" Yahiko said while giving a thumbs up. At this moment, the boulder in his heart completely fell to the ground. People who are close to Jiraiya can never go wrong.