Naruto: Help Madara rejuvenate and launch a counterattack on Konoha

The genjutsu ninja that Minato wanted to invite was Konoha's number one genjutsu master—Yuhi Shinku.

After all, this time they might encounter enemies with Sharingan, so Minato naturally had to make plans early.

The most resistant to the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan are ninjas who specialize in genjutsu.

Minato, a Uchiha ninja, was not comfortable with calling on him, so he had to ask the village's outstanding genjutsu Jonin.

Hong said, "Father has gone to Iwagakure to deliver intelligence."

Minato scratched his head, somewhat disappointed. It was a pity that Kurenai Yuhi wasn't there.

But it's not a big deal. Minato already has experience fighting Sharingan users, so he just needs to avoid looking into their eyes.

At his speed, he can end the battle quickly.

If you encounter Uchiha Madara—just pretend he didn't say anything.

Suddenly, Kurenai took a step forward and asked, "Is Minato-senpai's team lacking a genjutsu ninja?"

Minato nodded: "This mission is related to Madara Uchiha, and we might encounter the Sharingan."

Kurenai clenched her fists and bowed deeply to Minato, pleading, "I'm a ninja specializing in genjutsu, please take me with you, Minato-senpai!"

"this……"

Minato hesitated. It wasn't that he looked down on Akane; well, he just did.

Kurenai is just a Chunin. Last time, she was treated like a leaky little cotton-padded jacket by Ryougo with just one look. How can Minato trust Kurenai?

Moreover, there's the possibility of encountering Madara Uchiha on an S-rank mission at any time.

Magical Tree Binding Kill!

Kurenai quietly formed hand seals, and in a daze, Minato was entangled by a large tree. He was conscious, but unable to move his entire body, just like being paralyzed by a ghost.

Kurenai emerged from the tree trunk above Minato's head, holding a kunai in her hand. She said with a grin, "How was it, Minato-senpai?"

Minato was somewhat surprised: "A B-rank genjutsu—Demon Illusion: Tree Binding Kill! Kurenai, this is a genjutsu that only Jonin can master!"

Kurenai said with some pride, "I have been deeply ashamed ever since I was controlled by Uchiha Ryou's Sharingan. After I came back, I asked my father to teach me the Tree Binding Kill."

Minato praised, "As expected of Shinku-senpai's daughter."

Hong was somewhat smug, but the illusion was instantly broken. At that moment, she was leaning against the windowsill, having just been talking to thin air.

Kurenai turned around, somewhat shocked: "This—when did Minato-senpai break my genjutsu?"

Minato smiled: "I realized you were about to cast an illusion the moment you formed the hand seals."

Minato's eyes possess dynamic vision comparable to the Sharingan with three tomoe, allowing him to instantly spot Kurenai's subtle movements and counter them.

How dare the mere Kurenai Yuhi try to teach a fish to swim in front of the brightest yellow flash of the Third Shinobi World War?

Kurenai was somewhat disappointed: "Minato-senpai, I'm so sorry, I was being presumptuous!"

Just when Hong thought she had no chance, Minato suddenly said to her, "Hong, you passed!"

"ah?!"

Hong was a little confused.

Kushina came closer, patted his little red head, and said, "Being able to master B-rank genjutsu means you already have the potential to become a special jonin."

"This is fantastic!"

Red jumped up with joy. Being able to go on missions with Yellow Flash was an experience she could live on for a lifetime.

How can a nobody cultivate their reputation?

Of course, it's about riding the coattails of a big shot.

As you may recall, Kakuzu once ambushed the First Hokage from 800 miles away with a shuriken, and he would tell everyone he met that he had fought Hashirama Senju.

Others who heard this would look at him with more respect.

Minato and Kushina smiled as they looked at the happy Kurenai.

Actually, choosing red isn't particularly difficult to accept.

After all, the Minato Squad still had Rin, a medical staff member with little combat ability, as a backup.

Whether you bring one water gate or two, it's still the same.

Moreover, ninjas specializing in illusion techniques are not exactly commonplace.

Of the three major specialized schools of Konoha, the ninjutsu school has the most ninjas, followed by the taijutsu school, and lastly the genjutsu school.

To master illusion techniques, one must first possess Yin-attribute chakra, and the Senju clan has the least chance of doing so.

Practicing illusion techniques also requires talent, which depends on two factors: first, affinity with Yin-attribute chakra, and second, a basic mental strength threshold.

Illusion is a fighting style that attacks the mind with the mind.

A ninja like Kurenai who can master a high-level genjutsu is enough.

Watergate doesn't have that much time to search slowly.

Shizune and Ebisu were very envious; they dreamed of going on a mission with the village's famous Yellow Flash!

Ebisu stepped forward and volunteered, "Minato-senpai, please take me with you! I'm very useful too!"

Kushina, hands on her hips, looked at Ebisu and, speaking up for Minato, said, "Ebisu, tell me, what use are you?"

Ebisu looked at Kakashi, Rin, and Kurenai.

He's definitely no match for Kakashi, who's already a Jonin, in ninjutsu, and he can't beat Kurenai in genjutsu either. What about Rin?

Although their combat abilities are lacking, they possess medical ninjutsu, which is a crucial asset for the team.

Ebisu stammered, and after a long pause, he finally managed to say, "I... I know how to operate a furnace!"

"Go to hell!"

The next second, Ebisu was kicked out of Konoha Hospital by Kushina and successfully admitted to Kakashi's ward.

Night falls at the entrance to Konoha Village.

Minato waited at the village entrance for Kakashi, Rin, and Kurenai to pack their luggage. Once they arrived, they would set off for the Land of Rain.

On the way, Minato told them the key points of the mission: to go to the Land of Rain to find Nagato, who possesses the Rinnegan, and to investigate the origin of Nagato's Rinnegan.

If the Rinnegan belongs to Madara Uchiha, then find a way to destroy it; otherwise, persuade Nagato to submit to Konoha.

How to persuade them? Try persuading them with Flying Thunder God Technique or Chidori!

Upon hearing the news about the Rinnegan, Rin, Kakashi, and Kurenai suddenly stopped.

The Rinnegan, the legendary eye of the Sage of Six Paths who controls the cycle of life and death, has appeared.

The ninja world is getting more and more insane!

Minato looked at the three terrified little ninjas with amusement: "What's wrong? Scared by the news of the Rinnegan?"

Her beautiful red eyes widened sharply: "Minato-senpai, that's the Rinnegan, the eyes of the Sage of Six Paths! Aren't you afraid?"

Minato nodded: "I'm afraid, of course I'm afraid, but I'm even more afraid that Madara Uchiha will get it. What if Madara Uchiha really gets the Rinnegan?"

"Even if the First Generation Lord returned from the Pure Land, it would be too late to reverse the situation."

"Now you know how terrible this mission is! If you're scared, go back!"

"Don't worry, I won't laugh at anyone, because I'm also afraid I won't be able to come back and see Kushina again."

After finishing his sentence, Minato ran forward without stopping to test Kakashi and the others.

Even if someone turns back, they won't be met with his disdain.

Kakashi followed Minato. Compared to the Rinnegan, what Kakashi feared most was losing his comrades again.

He has already lost Obito, he absolutely cannot lose his teacher and Rin as well.

Lin quietly followed, for as a medical ninja, she absolutely could not abandon her comrades.

Hong glanced back in the direction of the village, gritted her teeth, and followed.

To be honest, Kurenai was terrified. The moment she heard about the Rinnegan, her legs went weak.

But what's the use of being afraid? She's already a seasoned ninja.

Her father told her that the best way to deal with the Sharingan was to overcome her fear.

The Sharingan is the eye that reflects the soul, not only the soul of the Sharingan user, but also the soul of the person affected by it.

A person with an incredibly strong mind cannot be defeated by illusions.

As Minato watched his three subordinates steadily follow, a slight smile crept onto his lips, a smile that even Madara's Heavenly Meteor couldn't suppress.

"Kakashi, Rin, I have good news for you! Obito is not dead!"

"What?!"