Naruto: From Capturing the Main Clan to Becoming the Mastermind

Chapter 22 is rolled up.

After a long while, Kushina finally conceded defeat, glanced at the indifferent pill, and complained to Minato:

"Why are all the disciples you choose like this? Can't they be a little more cheerful?"

"Isn't Lin quite optimistic?" Minato's shadow clone said with a helpless smile.

"It was like that before... and it's not optimistic now either."

Kushina felt somewhat saddened as she thought about the changes the war had brought to Minato's squad.

War always means loss...

Lately, she has been having nightmares, dreaming that her future child is always sullen like Kakashi, which makes her feel terrible.

If she can't change Kakashi and the Hyuga boy in front of her, how will she teach her child to be optimistic in the future?

Obito was so easy to take care of; I hope my child can be as optimistic as him.

"..." Minato remained silent.

Kushina quickly perked up and asked excitedly, "Why did you call me here? To help you train your Shadow Guard?"

"I hope you can use the tailed beast chakra to give them some protection; space-time ninjutsu is ultimately too dangerous."

Minato's shadow clone glanced at Yakumaru and Hazama, then said seriously:

"If problems occur during the transfer, it can easily cause physical damage, but with the help of the tailed beast chakra, their physical defense is enhanced and their recovery ability is also strengthened, which is of great help."

"I see." Kushina nodded knowingly, patting her chest. "Then leave it to me. Who wants to go first?"

"Lady Kushina, I'll go first!"

Beside him, Uchiha Yakumaru said in a deep voice.

His expression was calm, showing no sign of his eagerness.

But in his heart, he was determined to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique faster than Hyuga Yu!

Kushina's gaze fell on the pill, lingering for a moment on his Sharingan, and she muttered, "Obito's clansmen, they don't seem like him."

Yakuma frowned, his expression shifting. "Of course I'm different from Obito."

He didn't want to be compared to Obito, the famous loser of the clan, even though the other was now a hero of Konoha!

"Oh? They're different?"

How dare he speak ill of Obito in front of me and Minato? Doesn't this kid know the situation?

That's true. Most Uchiha don't know how to read the situation, and Obito had the same problem.

Kushina's eyes turned cold, and the crimson chakra emanating from her body made the surrounding temperature drop for the others.

If there's a problem, it needs to be corrected!

Just as Minato's shadow clone was smiling wryly, intending to smooth things over, Hyuga Yu stepped forward, patted Yakumaru on the shoulder amidst his confused gaze, and said to Kushina:

"Lady Kushina, what I said before the pill wasn't what you thought."

"He believes he failed to protect the honor of the Uchiha clan, lost to me, and is unworthy to be compared to a hero like Obito."

The pill stared wide-eyed at Hinata Yu.

What the hell is that bastard talking about?!

In your eyes, I'm not even as good as Obito, that loser?

Minato also had an expression that suggested he was seeing Hyuga in a new light, but when he saw the crimson chakra on Kushina's body, he smiled knowingly.

They're afraid it will affect their training afterwards...

Hinata Yu ignored the intense emotion in Yakumaru's gaze, remaining expressionless.

This is a rare opportunity to come into contact with the Nine-Tails' chakra, so don't mess it up.

Moreover, whether you're playing a villain or a hero, you really can't compare to Obito; he's extreme in both.

"So that's how it is."

Kushina withdrew her chakra and smiled again, instantly dispelling the oppressive atmosphere around her. "Yakumaru, you're as cold-faced as Yu. I thought you meant you disdained comparing yourself to a loser like Obito."

The pill also realized that the Fourth Hokage was Obito's teacher, and the person in front of him was Obito's teacher's wife.

Wasn't he just asking for trouble by saying that?

Obito died a heroic death, so why keep harping on the fact that he was the worst performer?

"How could that be? I'm just used to having a cold face."

The pill forced a smile, humiliatingly abandoning its pride.

"Yes, very good."

Kushina glanced at Hinata Yu with satisfaction, then took out a hairband and tied her bright red hair into a single ponytail.

"Nine-Tails, lend me some chakra."

Yu didn't know what kind of treatment the Nine-Tails had received while sealed, but judging from the gradually increasing aura emanating from Kushina, it was clear that she had been subjected to an absolutely inhuman beating.

After seizing the Nine-Tails' chakra, Kushina gradually emitted a dazzling golden light, golden patterns appeared on her skin, and a chakra cloak surrounded her body.

Nine-Tailed Golden Body Mode!

Such a massive and concentrated amount of chakra is the largest that Hyuga Yu has ever seen!

"I've stolen a lot of chakra from the Nine-Tails, so come at me all at once."

Kushina held the two of their hands and transferred her chakra to Hyuga Yu and Uchiha Yakumaru.

Instantly, a crimson, boiling chakra cloak appeared around both of them.

"This is the power of the Nine-Tails."

He clenched his fists, feeling the surge of chakra, and Hyuga Yu sighed inwardly.

Konoha was truly powerful during this period.

Two of the legendary Sannin were at their peak, and the Third Hokage still possessed considerable strength. The Fourth Hokage and his wife were far superior to ordinary Kage-level shinobi.

Hachimonji Kai is already on his way.

There are still two Uchiha geniuses in the younger generation who are developing.

This strength and potential are truly terrifying. If Konoha doesn't bring about its own downfall, other ninja villages will forever remain inferior to it.

"Lady Kushina, you still have a lot of Nine-Tails chakra. Could you give me a shadow clone?" Hyuga asked.

"You want to cultivate together with your clone?"

Kushina, whose golden radiance had dimmed slightly, glanced at Minato and agreed only when he didn't say no.

"Okay, sure."

Since it's Nine-Tails' chakra anyway, she can just steal more if she runs out; she doesn't care.

Watching helplessly as the four Hyuga Yus, clad in chakra cloaks, went off to train, Yakumaru hastily used the Shadow Clone Technique to summon five clones.

"Wait, Lady Kushina, please take care of my clone as well!"

"Okay." Kushina smiled helplessly.

Once the two figures and their clones were far away, Kushina smiled and looked at Minato.

"Is this your true form now?"

"Hmm, I'll keep you company for a while," Minato's true form said with a smile, appearing without anyone noticing.

With the Flying Thunder God Technique, it would be very easy for him to leave the Hokage Building without anyone noticing.

Kushina's smile softened a little, but she said, "Don't just say nice things. You must have come because the Hokage's job isn't important."

"The Hokage's job is always important." Minato shook his head. "It's just that this time is a bit special. I received intelligence from the front lines that the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist have disappeared from the front lines. I need to make some arrangements outside the village."

"Hmm? They wouldn't be thinking of..."

"That's right. They probably think that Konoha has just gone through a change of Hokage, and there are various handovers and affairs to handle, so their defenses are weak and they want to take advantage of the situation."

"Perhaps there's also the idea of ​​relieving pressure on the front lines. After all, Jiraiya-sensei has already led the vanguard to support the Kirigakure battlefield. Facing two of the Legendary Sannin, Kirigakure must be under a lot of pressure."

Minato confirmed Kushina's guess.

"The Kirigakure spy that the pill captured earlier has revealed the attack plan with the help of the Yamanaka clan. I need to prepare in advance."

"I see... Do you need me to come along?"

"No need. If they dare to come, not a single one of them will leave Konoha!"

A cold glint flashed in Minato's eyes.

In the distance, Hyuga Yu, who had activated his Byakugan, was also watching the two of them. He learned this information through lip reading and raised an eyebrow slightly.

From facing the Eight Gates Dai to facing Minato? And even being double-teamed by the Fourth Generation Couple?

It's hard to say which situation is more favorable to them...

However, it's an opportunity to gather personal intelligence on powerful ninjas, and it could also help Dai-sensei escape a disaster.

With an idea in mind, Hinata Yu continued training.

Hinata Yu shot the marked kunai at the distant trees and tried to teleport his shadow clone there.

飒…

With a short, sharp whistle, his shadow clone blurred for a moment, but ultimately did not change position and returned empty-handed.

A blue glint flashed in Hinata Yu's eyes as he observed the process with his Byakugan, causing him to pause in his actions, which were about to continue.

"Hey, you usually use shadow clones during training, right?"

Uchiha Yakumaru's voice interrupted Hyuga Yu's thoughts. He sneered, "I can create one more clone for training than you. Just wait, I will definitely surpass you!"

Hinata Yu glanced at him and said indifferently, "You can try. You might not see me tomorrow."

"???"

Uchiha was completely baffled by the pill.

(End of this chapter)