Naruto: From Capturing the Main Clan to Becoming the Mastermind

Chapter 44 We are comrades!

Upon hearing Minato's words, Jiraiya looked at Hyuga Yu and muttered, "I heard you chose guards from the Hyuga and Uchiha clans, and he's one of them, right?"

"Hmm, Yu is very strong. He defeated the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist with me."

"Oh, you've taken care of those troublesome guys?" Jiraiya raised an eyebrow, glancing at Hyuga Yu with surprise. "That's pretty impressive."

Two days have passed, and without any means of obtaining information, they are still unaware that Yu possesses intelligence about the Flying Thunder God.

Thinking of this, Minato's smile became even more pronounced. "Yu has already mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique. With the two of us together, no one can stop us."

Jiraiya, who had initially been surprised that the Hyuga branch family possessed such power, widened his eyes in disbelief. "A second user of the Flying Thunder God Technique?"

"My mastery of the Flying Thunder God Technique hasn't reached the level of the Fourth Hokage yet, but combined with the Byakugan's vision, it has a certain advantage for long-distance teleportation," Hyuga Yu calmly explained.

Two Flying Thunder God Techniques, one of which belongs to the Hyuga clan. We still don't have any information about the enemy... Jiraiya nodded thoughtfully. "Alright, since you're not unprepared, I won't say anything more."

"You're the Hokage now, so I'll just act as a Jonin and follow your orders."

A broad smile spread across his face as he joked, "Speaking of which, I really want to see Orochimaru's expression. He's the most likely person to compete with you for the Hokage position. Seeing the words 'Fourth Hokage' on your back, his feelings must be quite complicated."

"I heard from the Third Hokage that it was only because Orochimaru gave up competing for the Hokage position that I was able to take over smoothly," Minato shook his head.

Jiraiya was taken aback and scratched his head.

"I really didn't know that. Orochimaru didn't tell me either."

Jiraiya frowned slightly, recalling how he had boasted about Minato to Orochimaru and how calm Orochimaru had remained.

Orochimaru probably laughed at him behind his back back then, didn't he?

Even though he's thick-skinned, he still felt a little embarrassed...

Shaking his head to clear his mind of the uncomfortable thoughts, Jiraiya looked at Hyuga Yu and sighed, "The village is really full of talented people now. Looking at you guys, I feel like we Sannin are about to retire from the era."

Hyuga Yu shook his head: "My strength still needs to be improved. I am far from reaching the level of Jiraiya-senpai."

Jiraiya's strength is beyond doubt. Without any intelligence, he was able to fight Pain to such an extent. Assuming the power levels didn't break down, Pain's strength must be among the top in the ninja world.

"That's right, teacher. You're still very young, and there's still so much for me to learn."

Minato chuckled, ending the topic, and looking at the map on the table, said, "Let's talk about how to deal with those two Jinchuriki now."

……

"Do you have any thoughts, Yu?"

After Jiraiya left, Minato looked at Hyuga Hare, who hadn't offered any suggestions throughout the meeting, and sighed.

"It's just the two of us; as friends, we can surely talk about it, right?"

The original plan was to use this opportunity to bring Hinata Yu into the core of the village, but unexpectedly, the latter didn't offer a single suggestion.

Hyuga pointed to his forehead. "I've already spoken with Lady Tsunade. Even though the Caged Bird Technique has been broken, you shouldn't have made it public that you want me to be involved in some decision-making."

Minato Namikaze was taken aback, then said helplessly:

"So you know now? Was I too obvious?"

Hyuga Yu did not answer the question and continued:

"Your thinking is outside the Hokage's mindset. Between a powerful Hyuga branch family and offending the Hyuga main family, which would cause you to lose the future support of the Hyuga clan, you should choose the latter."

"...Perhaps."

Minato paused for a moment, then revealed a bright, unsmiling smile.

"But...we're comrades!"

"I can't bear to see my colleagues living with a false face, rarely smiling, ignoring everything and turning a blind eye!"

"I will change. Tsunade-senpai has laid a solid foundation for me. I will change Hyuga!"

"..."

Seeing Minato's unwavering gaze, Hyuga sighed, "I understand, but don't involve me in any decisions before things change."

Although Minato's ideas and beliefs differed from his own, he respected Minato's will and character.

However, you no longer need to change.

With the vision effect of Hyuga Meigoku still present, this Edo Tensei ninja, holding a scroll in his hand, slowly retreated into the suddenly appearing coffin.

That scroll contains the Byakugan of the main family, excluding Hiashi and his wife, and all the Byakugan of the main family!

"Alright," Minato agreed, smiling slightly. "Then let's talk. You won't object, will you? What are your thoughts on this war?"

Hyuga: "The Third Mizukage of Kirigakure has staked the entire future of Kirigakure on this project. There must be dissenting voices within the village. We can weaken their fighting strength by spreading rumors."

Minato said thoughtfully, "What about spreading the idea that the Third Mizukage was under a genjutsu? He even got a Hyuga clan ninja to say it in front of Kirigakure. As a Kage, his behavior was too irrational."

He is gentle when dealing with his comrades, but he won't be bothered with tactics when dealing with enemies if it can reduce casualties in the village.

Treating enemies with mercy is a betrayal of the Hokage title and the village's ninjas!

"……feasible."

It's not even feasible. When a Hyuga ninja uses his Byakugan to look into the Third Mizukage's mind, he will find that the Third Mizukage is truly under genjutsu control.

You read the script too?

Hinata Yu gave Minato a strange look, somewhat surprised that he had immediately connected it to genjutsu. He continued, "But in that case, the Third Mizukage can't be moved. It's best to keep him around as a target for rumors and attacks."

"I will arrange this matter." Minato nodded. "Root has spies in Kirigakure, who can be of assistance."

Now that the Hokage has come to the front lines in person, command of all units will naturally fall into his hands. Just now, Jiraiya took the initiative to put himself in a subordinate position because he didn't want to make things difficult for Minato.

After all, respecting teachers and valuing the way has always been a "fine tradition" of Konoha. If Jiraiya himself didn't say so, Minato certainly wouldn't be able to command him.

As for the Root... Danzo himself didn't want Konoha to lose this war, and some of his men had already been handed over to him.

"Um……"

Having made this decision, Minato frowned and remained silent in thought.

Seeing this, Hinata Yu skipped the honorifics this time and asked directly, "Do you have any other concerns?"

Minato was somewhat pleased by Hyuga's changed tone and didn't hide anything, "What do you think of Root? Or rather... do you think their existence is necessary?"

The other person consistently used polite language, making him feel that the other person was deliberately keeping their distance.

Hyuga Yu narrowed his eyes slightly. "You intend to attack Danzo?"

"No, it's the third generation trying to pave the way for me."

With a slight sigh, Minato turned his gaze to the doorway of the command room, his tone complex, "Konoha should already be under Danzo's control."

There were some things the Third Hokage didn't hide from him, after all... he was the Hokage now!

(End of this chapter)