A Ninja outpost in the Land of Fire near the Land of Rain.
Kakashi was instructing Obito in the Chidori, and he noticed that Obito's talent in Lightning Release was becoming somewhat transparent.
With just a little guidance from him, Obito quickly developed the rudimentary form of the Chidori.
"Of course, I am the Uchiha genius Obito, the second youngest Jonin in Konoha's history."
Obito laughed heartily, but due to his carelessness, the Chidori technique in his hand went haywire, and he was zapped by his own lightning, grimacing in pain.
Rin hurried over to check on Obito: "Obito, don't lose focus while practicing Ninjutsu!"
Obito scratched his head and grinned sheepishly, then told Kakashi the truth: "Kakashi, actually, it's because Ryou kept electrocuting me with his constructs, which developed my talent in Lightning Release training."
Kakashi said helplessly, "So you should thank Ryou for electrocuting you!"
Obito nodded, then shook his head: "Thank him for what? If I ever get a chance to catch him, I'll definitely electrocute him hard."
Suddenly, a yellow figure appeared beside Obito and Kakashi.
Obito exclaimed in shock: "Minato-sensei—"
This figure was Minato, who had only his left arm remaining. He had also placed Flying Thunder God Marks on Kakashi and Obito for protection.
Unexpectedly, it wasn't Kakashi or Obito's lives that were saved, but Minato's own.
If he had been even a second later, still clinging to that arm, Minato wouldn't have been able to return.
Kakashi quickly instructed Rin: "Rin, hurry, treat Minato-sensei quickly!"
Rin also anxiously stopped the bleeding from Minato's severed arm.
Obito was so anxious that he activated his Sharingan, his heart burning with rage. Who had done this to Minato-sensei? I'll kill his entire family!
Obito wanted to ask Minato.
But seeing Minato's pained expression, with sweat beading on his forehead, he swallowed the words in his throat.
Hizashi, Shibi, members of the Senju Clan, and the outpost Ninjas all hurried over.
Despite the pain, Minato gathered his strength and called out to Hizashi: "Hizashi, quickly use your Byakugan to scan the surroundings and see if any enemies are following!"
"Okay!"
Seeing Minato like this, they knew he had encountered Madara, and Jiraiya's Shadow Clone had also disappeared.
He had probably met with misfortune... Soon after, Minato explained clearly that this was an unauthorized action by him and his teacher Jiraiya, and he would write a self-criticism when he returned.
But now, there was still an important matter.
Minato struggled to his feet, ready to head toward the Land of Rain. He still had to go back and save his teacher.
Even if Jiraiya was already dead, Minato would retrieve his body.
Obito clung tightly to Minato's calf, holding him back desperately, his eyes red with urgency: "Minato-sensei, don't go. This time, you've already lost an arm."
"Next time, we don't want to hear news of your death!"
Kakashi also tugged at Minato's clothes: "Yes, Minato-sensei, think of Kushina-nee. She just became pregnant with your child."
"Do you want your child to grow up without a father?"
"..."
Minato fell silent, but then activated the Flying Thunder God Technique to break free: "That's my sensei, my mentor. How can I abandon him?"
Hizashi and the others were in a terrible mood, somewhat resentful of Jiraiya.
We can understand if you want to pursue your love, but can't you avoid dragging others into it?
If you're going to die, die far away!
And Tsunade, as a Ninja who believes in the Will of Fire, didn't your teacher teach you the outcome of being captured?
At the first opportunity, commit suicide. Never reveal any Village intelligence to the enemy. A Ninja must value the Village's interests more than their own life.
Suddenly, a toad appeared in a puff of smoke beside Minato—it was Gamabunta.
"Minato, Lord Jiraiya is fine. Lord Fukasaku has summoned Jiraiya back to Mount Myōboku."
Minato breathed a sigh of relief, and everyone else did too.
"Minato-sensei, what happened?"
Obito asked somewhat confused.
Minato then explained the reason to Kakashi and Obito... After hearing it, everyone's mood turned extremely grim.
If it had been Madara who defeated Jiraiya, that would be understandable, but this time, it wasn't Madara, but Uchiha Ryo
Gyokushun rubbed his hair vigorously: "Why? Why does an Uchiha possess the First Hokage's Wood Release?"
Yes! Why does the inherently evil Uchiha possess Hashirama's Wood Release?
Wood Release should be Konoha's technique, the Senju Clan's technique.
Seeing it used so frequently by their mortal enemies, Gyokushun really wanted to dig up Hashirama's tomb and ask if he was called Uchiha Hashirama?
Or had the Uchiha Clan tampered with the Senju Clan's ancestral graves, stealing their fortune?
Obito felt somewhat embarrassed, scratching his head and smiling awkwardly, because with White Zetsu organs in his body, he could also use one or two Wood Release techniques.
Gamabunta added: "Lord Jiraiya said that Uchiha Ryou's Wood Release level is very high—he even summoned the Wood Golem."
"In the end, it was all thanks to Lady Tsunade threatening Uchiha Ryou—if he dared kill Jiraiya, Lady Tsunade would commit suicide."
"Thanks to Lady Tsunade buying time, otherwise Lord Jiraiya would have been smashed into toad jerky by the Wood Golem long ago!"
Mōmō said gloomily: "The Wood Golem Technique?! That's the ultimate Wood Release technique the First Hokage used to counter the Uchiha Clan's Full Body Susanoo."
"How did these damned Uchiha steal all our things?"
Obito really wanted to find a hole to crawl into, now feeling somewhat ashamed of the Uchiha name.
Hizashi looked at Minato somewhat dazedly: "Minato, is there anyone in the Village now who can match Ryou-senpai?"
"..."
Minato thought about it. With the ability to summon the Wood Golem Technique, which counters the Full Body Susanoo, who could still be a match for Ryou?
Him?!
No, Minato's Flying Thunder God Technique had high mobility, but his attacks were a weak point. Even if he activated Sage Mode, he couldn't break Ryou's defense.
Because Ryou's recovery ability was truly terrifying—it wasn't even recovery? It was like a sage's regeneration.
And now, he had gained the First Hokage's power.
Even if Minato pierced Ryou's heart, he would quickly regenerate a new one the next second.
Moreover, Minato had lost his right hand, which was most Apprentice at hand seals, greatly reducing his strength.
Minato was no longer a match for Ryou.
For someone like this, you'd have to go to the Pure Land and invite the First Hokage!
Minato's mood was somewhat grim. If they couldn't even get past Ryou, how could they defeat the final boss, Madara?
Seeing Minato unable to answer, everyone fell silent along with him.
Minato, with his Flying Thunder God, was Konoha's strongest Ninja. If he couldn't find a way, then the Village truly had no Ninja who could counter Ryou.
Should they place all their hopes on the Shinobi Allied Forces?
Send signals, unite, and go fight those three blocking the bridge together.
Minato stood up, comforting everyone: "Don't be afraid. There are no invincible people in this world. Everyone has weaknesses."
"We will definitely find Ryou's weakness."