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"Over three years, the Village of Blood Mist carried out a large-scale purge of ninjas with bloodline limits."

"Should we send some ANBU to Kirigakure to investigate?"

As his thoughts wandered, Minato's gaze fell on the photo of him and Jiraiya on the table.

In that instant, as if struck by lightning, a more pressing question suddenly leaped into his mind.

Jiraiya once took three disciples in the Land of Rain—Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan.

The Akatsuki organization, which will one day be famous throughout the ninja world, was created by them.

At this time, Xiao was just a small group of passionate young people who traveled together for world peace.

It was far from the organization that would later stop at nothing to pursue the Tailed Beasts.

The key to this transformation was the despicable act orchestrated by Danzo Shimura.

Danzo, that old man, is not a normal person.

He secretly sent people to infiltrate the Land of Rain and kidnap Konan from the Akatsuki organization.

Although they didn't take the opportunity to engage in bondage or anything like that, it directly led to the death of Yahiko, the cheerful and optimistic young man in the trio, and pushed Nagato toward darkness.

Nagato thus transformed into a "god" who transcended humanity, attempting to conquer the entire ninja world by force.

After committing all sorts of evil deeds, Danzo simply packed his bags and left, leaving the unfortunate Hanzo to suffer the consequences.

Not only did he lose most of his men, but he was also killed by Payne a few years later.

Danzo remained at large until Sasuke finally defeated him just before the Fourth Shinobi World War began.

After watching Yuzuki's video about Danzo's deeds over the decades in Konoha.

Minato Namikaze wished he could kill him right now.

But he absolutely could not do these things under the watchful eyes of everyone in Konoha.

"This time, we absolutely cannot let Danzo hurt them again."

Emotionally, they were Jiraiya's disciples, his junior brothers. Now that he knew, he couldn't just sit idly by.

Logically speaking, Nagato of the Akatsuki organization possessed the Rinnegan, which, although originating from Madara, is currently used by Nagato, meaning that he has gained an additional powerful force.

"The video shows that this happened shortly after I became Hokage...it must have been recently."

With that thought in mind, Shuimen pressed a button on the table.

A member of the secret service appeared in front of him.

"Lord Hokage."

The secret service personnel bowed respectfully.

"Check on Elder Danzo's movements for me."

"I need to know if he has left the village."

Minato Namikaze issued the order.

The secret service personnel received their orders and departed.

Some time later, the secret service brought back news.

"Fourth Hokage, Elder Danzo has secretly left the village, accompanied by more than ten members of 'Root'."

"What? When did this happen?" Minato Namikaze frowned.

This is not a good sign.

"They left this morning; this is the record."

Upon receiving the documents, Minato Namikaze discovered that Danzo had been gone for over ten hours.

He secretly groaned inwardly.

Immediately afterwards, Minato Namikaze's figure transformed into a golden light and vanished from the spot in an instant.

When he reappeared, he had arrived at the entrance of Konoha Village.

"H...Hokage-sama?!"

The guards at the gate thought it was a hallucination. Why would the Hokage suddenly be patrolling in the middle of the night?

Minato nodded slightly to him, then used the Body Flicker Technique to become a blur, disappearing into the night and leaving Konoha.

"We must make it in time..."

A burning anxiety ignited in Minato Namikaze's heart.

He was unable to arrive in time when Obito sacrificed himself; he was also powerless to prevent Rin's sacrifice.

This time, we must never let this tragedy repeat itself!

This place seems to be shrouded in a heavy gloom all year round, with endless rain.

The valley between the two mountains is densely populated with Hanzo's subordinates and members of Danzo's "Root," forming a tight encirclement.

Hanzo stood atop the hill, looking down at Yahiko and his party with an arrogant and domineering air.

"Leader of Akatsuki, your end is today. This place will be your final resting place."

Incited by Danzo's eloquent words, Hanzo felt that the rapidly rising Akatsuki organization threatened his absolute rule in the Land of Rain.

Therefore, they seized the opportunity when Konan was traveling alone and captured her, using her as a means of control, intending to force Yahiko and the others to self-destruct.

"That redhead, kill Yahiko! If you finish him off, this woman and you can escape alive."

Hanzo casually tossed down a kunai, its sharp blade landing squarely at Nagato and Yahiko's feet, like a cruel command.

Upon hearing this, Nagato's body trembled involuntarily, and an unbearable struggle surged within her.

I... have to kill Yahiko with my own hands?

"Don't listen to him, Nagato, Yahiko, don't worry about me, you guys go!" Konan cried out hoarsely.

Seeing that Nagato showed no reaction, Hanzo spoke with a chilling tone:

"Are you really so indifferent to this woman's life or death?"

After hearing this, Yahiko could no longer remain silent and said in a low voice:

"Nagato, let's do it. Carry my ideals with you, and live on with strength."

Nagato trembled all over, his gaze shifting back and forth between Yahiko and Konan, who was in danger, his heart filled with torment.

Finally, he slowly raised the kunai...

Just as this tragedy seemed about to unfold, a sharp whooshing sound suddenly rang out in the air.

After a crisp sound, another kunai flew in like a gust of wind and embedded itself deeply into the ground!

Before anyone could react, a flash of golden light appeared, and in an instant, a figure was already in front of them.

It was dazzling golden hair, and a sacred robe fluttering in the wind.

It was written next to it: The Fourth Hokage!

Minato Namikaze arrived at the scene at the last minute.

"It was timely enough..."

Minato Namikaze was slightly out of breath. He had used the Body Flicker Technique to get here from Konoha. Although it had cost him a lot of chakra, he was glad that he was not late.

"Minato Namikaze?!"

Hanzo and Danzo exchanged a shocked look, both wondering how the other could be there.

"What do we do now?"

Hanzo appeared slightly flustered. He thought that if he were in his prime, he might still be able to put up a fight against the "Yellow Flash," who was famous throughout the ninja world.

But now, the years have left their mark on him, while Minato Namikaze is in his prime, and the odds of victory are slim.

"What's the panic? You, who claim to be a demigod, how could you be so frightened by a junior?"

Danzo glanced coldly at Hanzo and said indifferently, a hint of barely perceptible hatred flashing in his eyes.

It's Minato Namikaze again.

Why is it always him who ruins my plans?

When the Third Hokage abdicated, Orochimaru chose to betray the village and leave.

He was quite competitive for the position of Fourth Hokage, but then Minato Namikaze suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Minato's dazzling achievements even earned him the approval of the Daimyo, who considered him the best successor to the Hokage.

Even when Danzo tried to obstruct the matter by arguing that he was too young to shoulder such a heavy responsibility, it was to no avail thanks to the support of the daimyo.

Minato successfully ascended to the Hokage throne.

Thus, his dream of becoming Hokage was completely shattered.

He took a step closer, his voice accusatory:

"Minato Namikaze, as the Hokage, you launched a silent night raid on the Land of Rain. Do you intend to ignite war between the two countries?"

"If war reignites, you will be the instigator of the feud between the two nations!"

Danzo's words were like a sharp sword aimed straight at the heart of the other party.

Regardless of all that, let's just put the label on first.

However, Minato did not evade the question; instead, he threw it back at Minato:

"Shouldn't you be the one to answer that, Elder Danzo?"

"You acted without the Hokage's permission, leading your team deep into the Land of Rain to interfere in its internal affairs. What is your true purpose?"

Minato's meaningful gaze made Danzo's heart tighten.

"Could it be that he discovered my plan to seize the Rinnegan?"

"No... I only recently learned of this information myself, how could he know?"

Danzo recently directed his subordinates to disguise themselves as Iwagakure ninja and instigate conflict with Amegakure in the Land of Rain, attempting to provoke a war between the two countries.

Unexpectedly, the target chosen at random turned out to be the three leaders of the Akatsuki organization: Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan.