Naruto: With maxed-out affection, I am invincible in the ninja world.

The next morning, Konoha.

When news reached Konoha that Asuma and Kurenai had safely returned to the Land of Fire, while Haneda had disappeared in the Land of Rain, it was clear that Asuma and Kurenai had returned safely.

The third generation leader immediately blocked the news.

This information absolutely must not be known to the Uchiha clan, otherwise no one knows what kind of consequences it will cause!

His own son was fine, but Haneda had gone missing.

Who knows what the Uchiha clan will think, or how the other Konoha ninjas will view him as Hokage?

If those who are on good terms with Haneda unite...

Uchiha clan, Sakumo, Dai, Minato, Kushina...

The third generation leader couldn't imagine how serious the consequences would be.

Even if you know that such an outcome is unlikely, what if it happens?

The third-generation leader took a drag of his cigarette to calm himself down, then spoke to the hidden members of the secret service team in the office:

"Notify Jiraiya, Might Guy, and Minato Namikaze to immediately lead a team to the Land of Rain to find Uchiha Haneda's whereabouts, and inform them that this is a classified mission and they are strictly forbidden from telling anyone."

"In addition, have the Dark Army captain lead ten squads to the Land of Rain immediately. Their mission objectives are the same as those of Dai and Minato."

In short, I want to see him alive or dead!

Suddenly, the Third Hokage seemed to remember something and said to another ANBU member:

"Have Elder Danzo come to my office."

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A quarter of an hour later.

Danzo pushed open the door to the Hokage's office and said directly to the Third Hokage:

"Hiruzen, is there anything important you need me to handle?"

Danzo knew Hiruzen Sarutobi's character all too well.

As the Hokage living in the sunlight, the Third Hokage needed to lead Root to deal with things that were inconvenient or too dark.

If Nichijo personally summoned him, it must be because he needs his help with something very important.

"Danzo, I need your help."

"Just last night, Sakumo's Team 9 suddenly encountered two unknown powerful individuals."

"One of them was a puppeteer who turned the Third Kazekage into a puppet."

"The other one is a rogue ninja from Takigakure, whose body structure is strange, with at least three hearts."

"After the battle, Sakumo was poisoned and injured, and Haneda went missing..."

When Danzo heard the news that the inherently evil Uchiha brat had gone missing, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.

It's good that Uchiha Haneda is missing! It's really good!!

Danzo was too quick to celebrate; the Third Hokage had more to say.

"I need you to help me find Haneda, Danzo, and bring him back to Konoha at all costs."

Upon hearing this, Danzo's face turned ashen.

"what?!"

"Hiruzen! You actually want me to go and save that inherently evil Uchiha brat, Haneda?!"

Danzo said incredulously.

"This is not a request, it's an order!"

"Remember, Danzo, I am the Hokage!!"

The third generation leader rarely showed such a tough stance.

???

Under Danzo's increasingly confused gaze, the Third Hokage spoke again:

"Haneda is connected to too many people."

"Including the Uchiha clan, including Sakumo, Dai, Minato, and even Kushina, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."

"For the sake of Konoha, Danzo, and the village's interests are above personal feelings."

Upon hearing the seriousness of the matter, Danzo's face grew even more ashen, tinged with deep resentment.

This leader of Root, the absolute executor of the Second Hokage's policies towards the Uchiha clan, is actually going to save a mere Uchiha brat...

A sense of absurdity welled up in Danzo's heart.

But for the sake of Konoha and for the stability of Hiruzen's position as Hokage, he, Shimura Danzo, had no choice but to agree.

It even requires absolute execution, abandoning all personal emotions.

Danzo said through gritted teeth:

"Alright! I will lead Root to find Uchiha Haneda's whereabouts, Hiruzen!!"

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Chapter 091 Minato's Team and Sunagakure's Reaction

In Konoha, at the Third Training Ground, Minato's team is training.

Suddenly, an ANBU ninja arrived, instantly appearing in front of Minato and handing him a mission scroll:

"This is a mission assigned by the Hokage. After reading it, set off."

"Furthermore, the details of the mission must be kept absolutely confidential and cannot be told to anyone!"

Hearing the serious tone of the ANBU, Minato's expression also became much more serious.

He took the mission scroll and unfolded it with his right hand.

The scroll contained only a few words.

"Sakumo's Team 9 was attacked in the Land of Rain. Sakumo was seriously injured and Haneda went missing."

"Minato, you will immediately lead Team 7 to search for Haneda's whereabouts. Do not inform the Uchiha clan, except for Obito."

When Minato finished reading the mission scroll, he immediately realized the seriousness of the situation.

His Team 7 was a diverse group, including Kakashi, the son of White Fang, and Obito, a member of the Uchiha clan.

As a member of the Hokage's faction, it was essential for him to lead the team himself; this was to appease the Uchiha clan and Sakumo-senpai.

At this moment, Obito, Kakashi, and the others noticed that Minato's expression was off and came over.

"Minato-sensei, is this a mission sent by the Hokage?" Obito asked, his voice a mix of curiosity and excitement.

He leaned closer, glanced at it, and froze on the spot.

When Kakashi saw Obito, the usually carefree underachiever, display an unusual expression, a certain possibility suddenly occurred to him.

He walked nervously to the water gate.

Kakashi was also stunned when the contents of the mission scroll came into view.

"Obito, Kakashi, what's wrong with you two?" Rin walked up to him with a puzzled look and checked the mission.

Being understanding, she instantly grasped everything.

"Minato-sensei! Let's get going!!"

Obito snapped out of his daze, looked up at Minato, and spoke with a pleading and urgent tone.

Kakashi's eyes dimmed for a moment.

Even his own father was seriously injured, so Haneda... is probably in grave danger.

Suddenly, a hand pressed down on his shoulder; it was Minato-sensei.

"Kakashi, don't be nervous. Since the Hokage sent us, Haneda definitely has a chance of surviving."

Her blonde hair and gentle smile reminded Kakashi of Haneda's smiling face.

Just then, Lin's comforting voice came over.

"Minato-sensei is right, Kakashi! As long as we search together, we'll definitely find it!"

Even Obito offered a roundabout way of comforting:

"Idiot Kakashi, are you really going to be this dejected?!"

In fact, Obito was also worried about Haneda.

But he always believed in his heart that his best friend and brother would overcome all difficulties!

As Kakashi listened to Minato, Rin, and Obito's words, scenes from the past flashed before his eyes.

That was the shock of Haneda standing up for his father after he was hurt by rumors.

That was a glimmer of hope shining from the brink of death, when he was injured by the explosive tag.