Naruto: Minato Namikaze, born evil

Chapter 45 Those despicable Cloud Villagers dared to disguise themselves as Konoha's Anbu!

Seemingly in an attempt to shake off potential trackers, Minato sensed that the three of them first circled around the village for a while before finally heading towards the eastern forest.

The slug slowly crawled out of the room: "Minato, is the battle over?"

"They retreated, but I left tracking devices on them."

Minato created a wooden clone: ​​"Teacher will be back soon. I still need to chase after them. I'll leave the rest to you."

"Leave it to me!"

The wooden clone nodded, while the main body vanished instantly, chasing after the eastern forest.

"Lord Slug, please release them."

"it is good."

The slug wriggled and pushed Kushina and Nawaki out of its body.

"Ugh! I almost suffocated!"

Rope Tree collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.

Kushina then crashed headfirst into her clone's arms: "Minato!"

"I am a clone."

The clone patted Kushina on the back: "The real body went to track down those people."

Upon hearing that the main body had left, Kushina's expression tightened: "Following? Could it be dangerous?"

"Won't."

The clone reassured him, "I would never act rashly without thorough preparation."

As soon as she finished speaking, figures appeared in the courtyard, including Tsunade and several ANBU members.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Rope Tree's face lit up with joy: "Sister!"

"Rope Tree! Are you alright?"

Tsunade quickly stepped forward, pulled the group in front of her, and carefully examined them, her eyes filled with lingering fear.

"It's okay..."

Nawaki sighed, "Kushina and I were protected by the slugs; only Minato fought them."

Tsunade looked at Minato: "Minato, you..."

"I am a wood clone!"

Minato shrugged and said, "The main body chased them towards the eastern forest."

"Eastern Forest..."

Tsunade's expression darkened: "Who attacked you?"

"They were wearing Cloud Village uniforms when we fought, but I can't be sure. I'll ask the main body."

As the wooden clone spoke, it created a shadow clone, then dispelled it, and quickly received a message from the original body.

"It's definitely Kumogakure! They've established a base beneath the forest to the east of the village, and they've disguised themselves as Anbu!"

"Disguised as...an ANBU?"

Tsunade instantly understood what the other party meant and couldn't help but sneer: "Yes, these despicable Cloud Village ninjas dare to disguise themselves as Konoha Anbu! Can you handle them?"

"no problem!"

Upon hearing the conversation between the two, several members of the Anbu behind Tsunade were immediately taken aback.

If I remember correctly, that should be the base of the roots, right?

The leader of the Dark Guard hesitated before speaking, "Wait, Lady Tsunade, what about the eastern forest..."

"What happened over there?"

Tsunade whirled around, a chill running through her eyes: "If it's not Kumogakure, could it be the Anbu? Only the Hokage has the authority to directly mobilize the Anbu. Do you think the Third Hokage is trying to assassinate Nawaki?"

"This…"

The corner of the dark squad leader's mouth twitched beneath his mask.

According to Konoha's Anbu system, the full strength of Konoha's Anbu is 70 people, at least on the surface.

Apart from the captain and deputy captain, the remaining 68 people are divided into four teams of 17 people each, with one team leader and four squads under each team.

The Root organization controlled by Danzo could only be considered a sub-unit.

So strictly speaking, the Root organization is also directly under the Hokage!

But he dared not admit to such a thing, otherwise he would receive a mission to assassinate the Raikage tomorrow.

They were just a regular surveillance team, drawn by the recent explosion to investigate. There was no need for them to risk their lives for someone like Danzo.

"Alright, don't make things difficult for them, Tsunade."

As they were talking, Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived with two advisors, followed by several members of the Anbu.

I will give you an explanation for this.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was solemn. He had overheard Tsunade's conversation with the Anbu and could easily guess who was behind it.

Tsunade sneered, her slender fingers cracking as she clenched her fists: "Damn Cloud Village, how dare they impersonate the Third Hokage!"

"..."

Hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a headache coming on.

"Alright, Tsunade, Hiruzen is still the Hokage, and your teacher too."

Koharu breathed a sigh of relief. Since Tsunade hadn't made the first move, they wouldn't take the initiative to do so either.

Although she was also dissatisfied with Danzo's behavior, as an advisor, she still had to prioritize Wood Release.

"The most urgent task is to get to the Eastern Forest as soon as possible. For Konoha, the existence of Wood Release cannot be lost. Kumogakure has a large and powerful force, and Minato is, after all, just a child..."

"There's no room for error?"

Tsunade scoffed lightly: "Is this what you call 'not allowing any mistakes'?"

Seeing that Tsunade seemed about to break off all pretense of civility, Koharu Utatane frowned: "Tsunade, what do you mean by this? Aren't you worried about the child?"

Tsunade paused slightly; she was indeed very worried about Minato.

The main reason is that she doesn't understand Minato's actual strength.

She only knew that their strength was no less than her own and that they had wide-ranging destructive methods, but ninja battles were not limited to these. She was also worried that Minato might fall into an enemy trap.

"What this gentleman says makes sense."

The clone tugged at Tsunade's sleeve: "Teacher, the real body is just one person after all. If we can't wipe out that group of Cloud Villagers in one fell swoop, the thought of the mastermind still lurking in the shadows terrifies me so much that I can't even use my Wood Release."

As soon as he finished speaking, the two advisors' expressions changed slightly. Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyelids twitched. How could he not tell that Minato was forcing him to abdicate?

This child reacts so quickly!

Tsunade's eyes widened slightly, then she chuckled, "That's right, Nawaki. Take Kushina to Grandma's first, and have the Anbu take you there."

Then she picked up the wooden clone: ​​"Lead the way, I want to see how those Cloud Village ninjas managed to do something like this right under the noses of the Anbu!"

Without waiting for Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression, he took the lead and headed towards the eastern forest, with the Third Hokage and his group following closely behind, lagging slightly behind.

"Hiruzen, he went too far this time."

Mitokado Homura said in a low voice, "Your dispute should never involve other people. If he wants your position, he should compete fairly, not resort to such underhanded tactics against the child."

Koharu Utatane nodded in agreement, adding, "People change. That guy has changed. As the Hokage, you shouldn't be as naive as before."

"I know…"

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed: "Once I find the evidence, I will arrest him immediately."

arrest?

Mitokado Yan shook his head and didn't say anything.

Sure enough, the other party hadn't changed their soft-hearted nature at all.

If Tsunade is not given a satisfactory explanation for this matter, Konoha will simultaneously lose its Wood Release, a potential Jinchuriki, and the political support of the First Hokage's successors.

Although they are supporters of Hiruzen Sarutobi, as advisors, they must first consider the village's perspective in everything they do.

What is most important to the village right now?

Of course, it's Wood Release and the alternative Jinchuriki. These are the foundation of the village, and they absolutely cannot be lost!

They would even risk their lives to shield each other from harm when necessary!

The group headed towards the eastern forest, while at the same time, inside the root base in the eastern forest...

Minato is wreaking havoc!