Konoha, reported by the Fourth Hokage at the start.

Chapter 470 Long Time No See, Lord Danzo

When Li Yao came to Konoha, he took away not only his son, but also the sealing technique.

The thought of Li Yao's incredible talent for ninjutsu, which was like a copy of ninjutsu, and the various forbidden techniques in the Book of Seals, made Danzo tremble.

He didn't believe that Li Yao couldn't learn the various ninjutsu recorded in the sealing technique.

Especially the Flying Thunder God Technique!

The thought of Li Yao learning the Flying Thunder God Technique and then using it in conjunction with that strange black sphere ninjutsu attack made Danzo tremble all over.

"Did he use the Flying Thunder God Technique?" Danzo quickly asked Minato to confirm.

"The Flying Thunder God Technique?"

Minato was completely confused; he had no idea that the sealing technique had been taken away years ago.

After all, the Scroll of Seals had always been kept by the Third Hokage, and he wouldn't let anyone know that the Scroll of Seals had been taken away.

"Does Your Excellency mean that Li Yao might possess the Flying Thunder God Technique?"

Minato reacted quickly and instantly understood who Danzo was referring to.

But the Flying Thunder God Technique is a ninjutsu from the Book of Seals, how could Li Yao possibly know it?

"Tell me if he used the Flying Thunder God Technique during your fight?" Danzo's face twisted into a grimace. He needed to confirm whether Li Yao knew the Flying Thunder God Technique or not, as it was crucial for his safety.

"No," Minato replied.

He then revealed his speculation that Li Yao might have lost his previous ninjutsu because he had possessed an Iwagakure ninja.

At least in his battle with him, Li Yao consistently used conventional ninjutsu, except for that special combination ninjutsu, and did not use any of the ninjutsu that the intelligence indicated Li Yao should know.

"No, he will definitely use the Thunder God Technique."

Danzo's expression was gloomy. He did not relax because of Minato's speculation. On the contrary, he was even more certain that Li Yao must know his old ninjutsu because Li Yao did not use it.

They should also know the Flying Thunder God Technique.

"Then why didn't he use it?" Minato asked, puzzled. If Li Yao had known the Flying Thunder God Technique back then, he wouldn't have been able to return.

"You don't understand." Danzo shook his head and turned to pack his things. At the same time, he ordered the Root ninjas to relay his orders to be on high alert immediately.

Danzo didn't know why Li Yao didn't use the Flying Thunder God Technique, but he knew that Li Yao's deliberate exposure of his identity in front of Minato meant that Li Yao intended to take revenge on him, the Third Hokage, and Konoha.

It would be very dangerous for him to stay here any longer.

Only by returning to Konoha and gathering the strength of the entire village can they fight against Li Yao.

"Lord Danzo, what are you doing...?" Minato looked at Danzo packing his things, somewhat puzzled.

"Minato, the fact that Li Yao is still alive is too important. I must go back and tell the Third Hokage in person. I will temporarily leave the battlefield here to you."

"what!"

Minato looked at Danzo, who had entrusted everything to him, opened his mouth, and was filled with shock.

He understood that Li Yao's strength made Danzo wary.

However, as the commander-in-chief of a battlefront, Danzo's first reaction was not to convene the command headquarters to discuss countermeasures, but to flee immediately, given that Li Yao was very likely on his way here.

They even gave him the position of commander-in-chief, someone who had no experience commanding front-line battlefields.

"Lord Danzo...you...there's no need to be so...so afraid."

Forgive Minato for using the word "fear," as he himself was wary of Li Yao's strength, but that was by no means a reason to abandon his companions out of fear.

"What do you know?"

"Just execute the command!"

Danzo turned around and glared at Minato, who knew absolutely nothing.

Li Yao is a madman, he has no humanity.

If he wasn't mistaken, it was Li Yao who caused the massacre of the Daimyo clan in the Land of Water back then.

Who else could have caused such a massive explosion besides a mysterious Explosion Release ninja?

Danzo was well aware of what he had done to Li Yao.

He also realized even more clearly that Li Yao, who had disappeared for so many years, would now take the initiative to reveal his identity in front of Minato, so he must have unparalleled power.

Then think back to how Li Yao silently passed through the layers of barriers at the root base and took away his son.

And just as silently, they entered Hiruzen's secret chamber and took the Book of Seals.

That silent, undetectable ability to travel through time, combined with the current Flying Thunder God Technique, the invincible genjutsu, and the all-piercing black sphere attack—not to mention the combination ninjutsu that Minato mentioned, comparable to the Tailed Beast Ball.

All sorts of incredibly powerful ninjutsu are one thing.

The key point is that Li Yao's chakra level is also at the level of a tailed beast, no less than Orochimaru's at present, and may even be more.

After all, Li Yao has possessed Wood Release cells for many years, and with his ninjutsu talent, he may already be stronger than the First Hokage.

Faced with someone like Li Yao, wouldn't he just run away and hide instead of waiting to die?

Anyway, there are still Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Konoha's White Fang, and Fugaku Uchiha, right?

Let them fight it out. Danzo's life is meant to be fought for the bright future of Konoha; he can't die here.

Li Yao's appearance put a lot of pressure on Danzo.

Danzo quickly packed his things, ignoring Minato's disappointed expression, and walked past him, preparing to leave.

"Am I really that scary?"

Snapped!

As Li Yao's voice rang out, a hand landed on Minato's shoulder.

Minato and Danzo were both taken aback, their pupils dilating instantly.

"Li Yao!"

Whoosh... Danzo instantly exited the tent and came outside.

Whoosh... Minato, who was a step behind, also arrived outside the tent at the same time.

"How is that possible?"

Outside the tent, Minato stared in horror at Li Yao as he emerged from the tent.

He hadn't even realized what was happening before Li Yao's hand landed on his shoulder.

Moreover, just as he was shocked by Li Yao's appearance and wanted to use the Flying Thunder God Technique to leave, he discovered that he could no longer use it.

"Contract Seal!"

In an instant, Minato realized that he was under the influence of Li Yao's sealing technique, a contract seal, and a modified one at that, which he could not break.

"This is really troublesome!"

Minato's heart sank, and his mind and body tensed up, entering a state of intense focus.

Without the Flying Thunder God Technique, his movement speed would definitely not be able to dodge Li Yao's attacks. Only by focusing on the speed of his attacks could he possibly gain a chance of survival.

But... how did Li Yao appear behind me just now?

Minato confirmed that he could not sense Li Yao's chakra.

Li Yao must have traveled from a very far place using the Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport here.

However, he was certain that he hadn't been touched by Li Yao and hadn't been marked with the Flying Thunder God mark.

Shuimen was completely baffled.

Danzo was also horrified; his worst fears had come true.

They were completely unaware of Li Yao's silent intrusion.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh... The ninjas in the camp quickly surrounded the area.

Li Yao remained unmoved by the numerous Konoha ninjas surrounding him, only glancing at Danzo and greeting him with a friendly smile.

"It's been a long time, Lord Danzo!"

(End of this chapter)