Chapter 185 : Minato Namikaze
Inside the cold and damp underground cave, Shimura Danzo walked unsteadily toward the depths.
His face was as gloomy as water, while a lingering sense of fear continued to spread within him.
When he had just faced Uchiha Yuzuru, he found himself completely incapable of resisting.
Under the siege of so many Konoha Ninja, the other party had killed him as easily as killing a chicken.
If not for his own trump card...
Shimura Danzo touched his bandaged right arm; he could feel that one of the eyes inside had lost its vitality.
He had been careless this time.
Now that his status was noble, he would absolutely never participate in any risky battles in the future.
Thinking of this, Shimura Danzo couldn't help but snort coldly.
"Even being able to achieve something like resurrection, the Uchiha Clan really is favored by the heavens."
"For the sake of Konoha, this dangerous power must be destroyed!"
With these thoughts running through his mind, Shimura Danzo arrived at the deepest part of the underground.
Before him stood a thick stone door carved with Seal formations.
Shimura Danzo composed his expression, opened the stone door, and slowly walked inside.
"Minato."
Hearing Shimura Danzo's voice, Minato Namikaze, who was sitting cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes.
Even though he was imprisoned in this dark, sunless dungeon, his sky-blue eyes still emitted a sharp glint.
"Lord Danzo."
Minato Namikaze stood up and bowed respectfully to Shimura Danzo.
Because of the slight movement of his body, the iron chains binding him made a clattering sound.
"Minato, how is your control over the Nine-Tailed's power?"
Minato Namikaze smiled and said: "I have already been able to fully integrate with the Nine-Tailed, so there shouldn't be any more incidents of going berserk."
Shimura Danzo nodded: "That's good. Now, the Village needs your power."
Hearing this, Minato Namikaze frowned: "Has some crisis occurred in the Village?"
"That's right." Shimura Danzo clenched his fist, "That bastard Uchiha Yuzuru is currently slaughtering our comrades inside the Village. Only you can stop him now."
"Yuzuru, huh..." A look of reminiscence appeared in Minato Namikaze's eyes.
He had forgotten how many years it had been since the two had last met.
"Minato, there is one thing I need to tell you in advance."
"After this matter is over, you must return here."
"You should also know how much disaster your own power would bring to the Village if it were to get out of control."
Shimura Danzo warned him in advance.
Minato Namikaze's gaze dimmed for a moment, but he still nodded: "I understand."
Seeing Minato Namikaze agree, Shimura Danzo performed Hand Seals to undo the Seal and the iron chains on him.
"Minato, everything is for the Village; do not blame me."
"Rest assured, you are the Shadow of the Village now; I will not disobey your orders."
After Minato Namikaze finished speaking, his figure flashed and disappeared on the spot.
A cold sneer appeared on the corner of Shimura Danzo's mouth.
He liked this kind of Ninja the most. If the Uchiha Clan could all be as obedient as Minato Namikaze, there wouldn't be so many problems.
So many people died, all because of that naturally evil Uchiha Clan!
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"Minato, now is a good opportunity. As long as we join forces with Uchiha Yuzuru, we can definitely destroy Konoha."
The Nine-Tailed's seduction echoed within the spiritual world. Minato Namikaze shook his head: "It was the Village that gave me everything I have now; I will not betray the Village."
"But they have locked you up like an animal; you still want to serve them?"
"I am a Ninja, so I can endure all of this." Minato Namikaze said firmly, "I believe that one day the Village will change its view of me and let me stand in the sunlight again."
"Besides, I am not serving anyone. I just want to protect the Village and protect my comrades."
Hearing this, the Nine-Tailed shut its mouth.
After so many years of living together, it had completely understood Minato Namikaze's personality.
This guy's mind was very pure; he didn't have the insidious and cunning thoughts that others had.
Yet he was also exceptionally stubborn, willing to give up everything for the sake of the so-called Village...
"Kurama, if I need your power later, I hope you can help me."
"Got it."
The Nine-Tailed did not refuse.
It was willing to Cultivate with Minato Namikaze for such a long time precisely because it wanted to protect itself when facing Uchiha Yuzuru.
After all, compared to being treated like an animal and becoming a Puppet for those Mangekyo Sharingan, it preferred to stay in the body of this Jinchuriki, Minato Namikaze.
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"Is this guy even human? He can actually create so many Shadow Clones at once."
"Damn it, Uchiha Yuzuru is just playing with us like monkeys."
"If this continues, we will all die here. Why is this bastard so strong?!"
"We've tried our best, but we still can't defeat him..."
"We... have no hope of winning!"
As time passed, a sense of despair continued to spread among the Konoha Ninja.
Although they were numerous, the vast majority of them were Genin, so even facing Uchiha Yuzuru's Shadow Clones, they had no power to resist.
If it weren't for the fact that this was Konoha and they had nowhere left to retreat, they would have likely collapsed long ago.
"So many people have died, and they still haven't collapsed?"
"These guys... for three thousand a month, why are you risking your lives?"
Uchiha Yuzuru stood on the rooftop, watching the Konoha Ninja still fighting his Shadow Clones below, and couldn't help but shake his head.
Since that's the case, let me completely dismantle your fighting spirit.
Chakra surged within Uchiha Yuzuru. Just as he was about to move, a Kunai flew toward him from behind.
"Hmph."
Uchiha Yuzuru turned sideways, his hair-gelled hand sweeping back through his hair, executing a perfect dodge.
The next second, a man with golden hair appeared behind Uchiha Yuzuru.
Clang!
The special Kunai and the uchiha fan collided, emitting a metallic ringing sound.
The corner of Uchiha Yuzuru's mouth curled up slightly; he was finally a little interested.
"Minato, we meet again."
Minato Namikaze glanced at the corpses all over the ground and the blood-red floor below, his eyes gradually becoming sharp: "Yuzuru, you have gone too far this time."
"They were once your comrades, yet you killed them all."
Uchiha Yuzuru shrugged: "Those who acknowledge me are called comrades; those who oppose me are called enemies."
"If you just want to preach, then let the reminiscing end here."
"Wait."
Hearing Minato Namikaze's words, Uchiha Yuzuru raised an eyebrow: "You still have something to say?"
Minato Namikaze took a deep breath and said: "How is Kushina now?"