Even though Minato wants to finish quickly, he knows that this kind of thing can't be rushed at all.
Without two or three years, there'll be no obvious results.
At the same time, Minato and the former Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, dispatched Anbu to go out and search for any trace of Kakashi.
Because Kakashi hasn't returned for a week, which makes them deeply worried about Kakashi's safety.
Even though they know the hope of Kakashi being alive is slim, they're still unwilling to give up just like that.
Therefore, they must also pay attention to the news from the Underground Black Market. If Kakashi unfortunately died, then his body would definitely be sold to the Black Market by the Nokizaru Group for cash.
After all, Kakashi's bounty in the Underground Black Market is fifteen million ryo, and with the greed of bounty hunters, there's no way they'd let such a huge sum slip by.
The only good news is that Jiraiya, after Tsunade's surgery, had the insect-shaped tumor successfully removed, completely out of life-threatening danger, and is currently recuperating in the hospital— needing another half month before he can get out of bed.
Not only that, to guard against the Nokizaru Group's ninja techniques, Tsunade began to research their explosive insects, hoping to create medicine that counteracts explosive insects.
Ordinary ninja might not need it, but those Jonin with high bounties in the Underground Black Market will definitely need corresponding medicine to neutralize explosive insects in their bodies when fighting the Nokizaru Group.
For this reason, Minato also generously allocated funds for Tsunade's pharmaceutical research.
The Nokizaru Group are crazed thugs who'd risk their lives for money, and they might come after Konoha ninja next.
When the medicine is developed, it'll have a huge impact.
Among all this, the Nara Clan and Aburame Clan also made great contributions.
The Nara Clan provided medicinal herbs, and the Aburame Clan offered their knowledge about insects, which greatly helped Tsunade's work in creating medicine.
This also further boosted Minato's influence in the village.
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"Namikaze Minato... Namikaze Minato..."
In a secluded area of the Uchiha Clan Land, listening to the information Rika had gathered, Uchiha Shikora was murmuring to himself.
In his plan, the appearance of this person was fully anticipated.
In fact, the war ended so suddenly, this Yellow Flash seemed to have popped out of nowhere.
Going over Namikaze Minato's battle achievements, Elder Shikora was amazed by this young man who was as old as Ruri.
But since Minato had only just assumed leadership, Elder Shikora didn't know what path Konoha's future would be taken down by this young Fourth Hokage.
However, there was one thing he was sure of: if they let the Third Hokage continue ruling, the Uchiha Clan of Konoha would inevitably face extinction, and that's something he is certain of.
"What do you think about him?"
Elder Shikora looked at Rika.
The other person wasn't young anymore; a bit of wrinkles had appeared on his face.
Rika thought for a moment and answered, "If you ask me, he's a near-perfect ninja. He acts decisively and kills in one strike, totally different from the Third Hokage's style."
"I didn't expect that the Senju Faction would produce such a ninja."
Elder Shikora's face looked strange.
"Yeah, he's simply a monster, just like Ruri."
"Then who do you think is stronger, him or Ruri?"
"That... I can't really judge. But in terms of speed, Namikaze Minato is definitely stronger."
No shit! Elder Shikora said that to himself.
He's learned the Flying Thunder God Jutsu; if he can't gain an advantage in speed, then Space-Time Ninjutsu would be way too cheap.
"By the way, there's one more thing."
"Go on."
"The Third Hokage previously met with Fugaku. The two talked for about three or four hours, but I don't know what they discussed."
Rika said.
"Trying to make more empty promises again?"
"Well, after all, we Uchiha were defeated back then."
"Failure just means lying low for a while. Who has never failed? The one who lives to the end may become the winner. The Senju are almost gone now, and as for Uchiha... It all depends on what the Fourth Hokage does next."
Elder Shikora said calmly, his face placid.
Rika fell silent.
Not long after, a maid walked in.
"Elder, Clan Leader Fugaku requests an audience."
"Let him in."
Elder Shikora nodded.
The maid left, and soon Fugaku walked in, with a child beside him.
Uchiha Itachi.