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

"You just focus on advancing forward; leave the rest to me."

Minato smiled.

The moment the words were spoken, Flying Thunder God Technique was activated!

Just as Ichiro was about to retreat, a short sword flashing with lightning stabbed towards his left chest!

This moment lasted only 0.01 seconds!

And that's precisely the speed of a water gate!

With his heart pierced, Ichiro instinctively broke the seal hidden inside his watch.

Countless explosive tags broke free from the seal, completely enveloping Ichiro.

He's about to self-destruct!

"Minato-senpai!"

Before Haneda could finish speaking, a flash of golden light appeared, and Ichiro's body was completely freed from the explosive tag.

Haneda, completely unaware of what was happening, returned to Obito's side.

"Get ready for it to explode."

Minato gently reminded him.

Bang bang bang!!!

No sooner had the words been spoken than a series of explosions rang in my ears.

A black liquid-like substance oozed from Ichiro's body, which had been teleported away.

Looking at Minato's handsome back, Haneda felt safer than ever before.

This man, who combines gentleness and strength, is just too perfect!

Haneda was especially envious of the Flying Thunder God Technique.

This speed is unmatched even by those skilled in Swift Escape.

This is precisely the power of space-time ninjutsu!

"Sorry, I was almost late."

Minato turned around and said apologetically to Haneda and the others.

"No... you've come at just the right time, Minato-senpai," Haneda said with a smile.

"That's right, Minato-sensei, you arrived just in time!" Obito exclaimed excitedly.

Just a second before the water gate arrived, Obito was filled with despair at his inability to protect his comrades.

The arrival of Minato-sensei was a ray of hope.

The situation was reversed in an instant!

Minato, feeling a little embarrassed by the praise, scratched his head and looked at Kakashi and the other two who had been kicked to the ground.

"It seems this B-rank mission will be upgraded to S-rank."

Minato took out a sealing scroll and carefully stored Ichiro's body.

The body was to be sent back to the village's autopsy team to obtain intelligence through special means.

The reason why Ichiro attacked Haneda and the others is also included in this.

"It's time to head back. Senior Sakumo has already confirmed that this mission is complete."

Minato said softly.

Haneda and the others relaxed completely and carefully collected the items they had accidentally dropped on the battlefield.

Haneda glanced at Kakashi, who had fainted at some point, smiled helplessly, and then carried Kakashi on his back.

Seeing this, Obito and Asuma exchanged a glance, very happy. One of them carried Rin on his back, and the other carried Kurenai on his back, and they left the place.

…………

(This chapter is complex, combining cool rescues from One Piece and Naruto.)

Chapter 072 Madara, Black Zetsu?

Shuikou Town.

When Haneda and the others returned, the sky was already ablaze with red clouds, and the sun was about to set.

Inside a hotel.

Haneda gathered pale green chakra in his hands and began to heal Kakashi and the others one by one.

Minato, standing to the side, looked on with some surprise and said:

"I didn't expect that besides your superb Lightning Release, you also know medical ninjutsu."

"Only a little bit."

As Haneda spoke, he didn't stop what he was doing, and soon Kakashi and the others woke up.

The moment Kakashi opened his eyes and saw that it was Haneda, he smiled slightly:

"This time it's your turn to protect me, Haneda."

"Don't say that, Minato-senpai and Obito also contributed." Haneda said, his eyes involuntarily turning away.

Hearing their conversation, Minato smiled and said:

"It was Haneda who broke through the Steel Release defense. Come to think of it, I've always lacked the means to use Flying Thunder God attacks."

Rasengan?

Haneda's mind flashed back to the image of Minato attacking Ichiro.

He used wind-style chakra combined with kunai, instead of the Rasengan that Naruto popularized.

In a sense, Minato invented the Rasengan precisely to complement the Flying Thunder God Technique.

After all, Minato's speed was too fast; only unsealed ninjutsu could keep up with him.

Just as Haneda was pondering, Obito shouted loudly:

"That's right, Kakashi! I really went to great lengths to protect you!"

After saying that, Obito activated his two-tomoe Sharingan, pointed to his eyes, and boasted:

"Look, this is my double-tomoe Sharingan, which will be engraved on the Hokage Rock in the future!"

"What I said has come true, you idiot Kakashi!"

"Hey~ Even if you awaken the Sharingan, you're still a loser. In the end, you still have to rely on Haneda to protect you."

Kakashi made a sarcastic remark, as was his habit.

"Idiot Kakashi! I knew I shouldn't have protected you! Humph!"

Hearing the two arguing again, Haneda and Minato smiled helplessly.

These two are always bickering, it's really a headache.

After seeing that Kakashi was alright, Haneda suddenly remembered Ichiro's corpse.

He was now very puzzled as to how this guy knew about his three-tomoe Sharingan and his extreme skill in genjutsu.

Also, how did Ichiro break free from his shackles?

It's important to know that the art of shackles is an advanced application of hypnotic eyes, and it's considered top-tier in the field of illusion.

I trained hard for this for five years!

"Minato-senpai, has that body been sent back to Konoha?" Haneda asked.

"This matter..."

"I've already sent it to Mount Myōboku, where Jiraiya-sensei handed it over to the autopsy team. I'm sure we'll get the results soon."

"It's Minato," Minato said softly.

…………

In the distant land of blood mist, in the basement where Ban was hiding.

Black Zetsu's figure followed White Zetsu's body and emerged from the ground.

"Master Spot."

Black Zetsu awakens Madara from his slumber.

Because of his advanced age, Madara relied on the Gedo Mazo to sustain his life.

In order to live until the day the successor of the Eye of the Moon Project arrives, he spends most of his time in a deep sleep.

The plan he arranged was carried out by Black Zetsu and White Zetsu.

"How's the plan going?" Ban opened his eyes and asked slowly.

"Lord Madara, Ichiro died at the hands of Haneda and Minato Namikaze, and nearly died at the hands of Haneda and Kakashi Hatake."