Konoha, reported by the Fourth Hokage at the start.

Chapter 472 Yao, I'm sorry.

Minato and Danzo, who had regained their Flying Thunder God Technique and chakra control, did not make any rash moves, and their eyes were even more unreadable.

I don't know what Li Yao is trying to do.

Earth Release: Clone - Ignoring the doubts in Minato and Danzo's minds, Ishii slowly flew into the sky.

"Sunagakure and Iwagakure will soon cease hostilities, and Kumogakure will also cease hostilities soon after I arrive. If Konoha does not wish to cease hostilities, then go back to Konoha and wait for me to come to you personally."

Leaving behind these confident and arrogant words, his Earth Release clone, Stone Rock, flew into the sky and disappeared without a trace.

However, Danzo, Minato, and the other Konoha ninja below were not at ease and remained tense.

After a long while, seeing nothing unusual, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"Ministry of Communications, order all departments to retreat to the domestic border."

"The reconnaissance units should determine the movements of the Iwagakure forces within the Land of Rain as soon as possible."

"..."

After this ordeal, the fear brought by Li Yao dissipated considerably, and Danzo, who was no longer worried about his life, calmed down and issued various orders in an orderly manner.

However, they were still wary of the threat posed by Li Yao, so they decided to withdraw the ninja forces first.

After giving the orders, Danzo and Minato returned to their tent.

Do you know what Li Yao's current situation is?

Danzo looked at Minato, the first person to report Li Yao. He wanted to know from Minato what the logic behind Li Yao's current behavior was.

"I don't know either."

Minato himself was also completely confused and didn't know what was going on with Li Yao.

"Then there's nothing we can do. You'll need to go to the battlefield where Sunagakure and Iwagakure are fighting in person to confirm whether Sunagakure and Iwagakure have actually stopped fighting."

Without knowing Li Yao's true thoughts, Danzo could only try to ascertain whether Li Yao's talk of peace was genuine.

"Understood, I'll go right away."

Minato's expression hardened, and he took his leave after speaking.

Regardless of what Li Yao is trying to do, they need to verify whether what he said is true.

If Sunagakure and Iwagakure truly cease hostilities, then Konoha must also cease hostilities with Iwagakure; otherwise, facing a combined Sunagakure and Iwagakure at full strength, Konoha's chances of survival are slim.

Not to mention the threat of Li Yao personally intervening.

Others may not take this threat seriously, but Minato and Konoha cannot afford to ignore it.

With his Flying Thunder God Technique and terrifying wide-range attacks, Li Yao would be a nightmare for every village.

No village could withstand the destruction caused by Li Yao's surprise attack.

"I hope Li Yao has really changed!"

"And... Yao, I'm sorry."

Today, all Minato can do is apologize to his friend Kimura Yo.

For the sake of Konoha, he had no choice but to put aside his hatred for Li Yao.

Because... Li Yao is too strong.

Minato saw absolutely no hope of defeating Li Yao.

Minato now understands to some extent why Danzo was so frightened by Li Yao that he ran away immediately.

If he had previously harbored even a sliver of hope of defeating Li Yao...

After being suddenly attacked by Li Yao and unable to react before his body was sealed by a contract, Minato realized that he had no hope against Li Yao, who still had countless tricks up his sleeve.

Until he obtains all the information about Li Yao's current abilities, he can only follow Li Yao's instructions.

Especially at this time when Li Yao was showing "goodwill".

Neither Konoha nor he could withstand Li Yao's revenge.

Therefore, Minato had to put aside his grudge against his friend Kimura Yo for the time being.

……

"My lord, you also know space-time ninjutsu!"

High in the sky, Ishii and his group, who were flying towards the Land of Lightning, were being spun by an Earth Release clone. Haito stared at his man in disbelief.

After Minato Namikaze escaped, his Earth Release clone, Ishii, said that they should deal with Konoha first.

They thought they would fly there.

However, the Earth Release clone, Ishii, used a technique similar to the Yellow Flash of Konoha to teleport there instantly.

It moved seven or eight times, or even more than ten times in a row, so fast that the dust didn't have time to react.

However, they arrived in the Land of Rain in just a few seconds—it was too fast.

"Husband, where did you learn space-time ninjutsu?" Hai Tu asked curiously.

The secretary with the big waves in her hair also looked over, her beautiful eyes revealing curiosity.

Earth Release clone - Shi Yan spread his arms wide, embracing the two beauties, and while fondling their firm, rounded breasts, he said with a smile, "Have you ever heard of dragon veins?"

"Dragon vein?" Gray Earth asked blankly.

"A dragon vein?" The wavy-haired secretary, Eri, her eyes flickering slightly, said, "Is it the legendary dragon vein that can transport people to another world?"

"That's right." Earth Release clone - Shi Yan smiled, then said that during the time he was missing, he actually went to other worlds through the Dragon Vein, and he also learned space-time ninjutsu in other worlds.

"I see." Gray Earth suddenly realized why they couldn't find a trace of Shi Yan even after mobilizing all their manpower; it turned out they had gone to another world.

"What's the other world like?" Gray Earth suddenly hugged the right hand of his Earth Release clone, Rock, squeezing it hard, his face full of curiosity.

Earth Release clone - Shi Yan lay down and laughed, "You made me happy, so I'll tell you about it."

"I'm afraid you're not up to the task." Gray Earth raised an eyebrow and lay down on his side.

The secretary, Eri, with her long, bare legs were wrapped around the earth-style clone, Ishii, exchanging flirtatious glances.

After being provoked by the illusion technique of Earth Release clone - Stone Rock, Gray Earth and Big Wave Secretary had already formed a united front.

The two worked together to create an Earth Release clone, Shi Yan, who was very happy. In the end, he told the two about the concept of parallel worlds and said that he would bring two people from another parallel world back to this world so that they could meet him.

"Very good."

"I want to see it!"

The thought of their counterparts in another world filled the two with excitement and nervousness, and even the Earth Release clone, Shi Yan, was thrilled.

While the Earth Release clone, Ishii, was extremely excited.

Within the territory of the land of rivers.

Orochimaru stood at the table inside the tent, frowning as he looked at the intelligence report in his hand.

"He's still alive?"

The intelligence reports stated that in the past few days, the Sun Goddess Yecang had been attacking various tribal garrisons, clamoring for a decisive battle with him.

Orochimaru was very puzzled. A few days ago, the terrifying chakra fluctuations in Pakura's body were clearly a suicidal move, and an irreversible one at that.

Otherwise, if it could be controlled... Thinking of that attack that could annihilate everything, an attack that even the Wood Dummy Technique couldn't withstand, Orochimaru frowned even more deeply.

"No matter what, we still have to go and take a look."

Orochimaru got up, greeted Shikaku, and then led three ninjas toward the base where Pakura might attack next.

Why didn't Yekura die?

Orochimaru had to go and check on their current strength.

At the same time, he still couldn't forget about Yekura's body and her high-temperature scorching escaping technique. If possible, he was determined to capture Yekura alive this time.

Although Yekura's strength may have increased, and she may even be able to control that kind of attack that annihilates everything.

But Orochimaru remained confident.

The lack of chakra remains an insurmountable gap between Pakura and him.

Having a lot of chakra means you can do whatever you want.

(End of this chapter)