From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 140 Lord Raikage, have you ever been defeated?

Under the Raikage's forceful orders, even if the Cloud Ninja were unwilling, they had no choice but to obey.

Soon, Minato Namikaze, wearing heavy shackles, was roughly shoved in.

His once sunny demeanor now appears somewhat disheveled, covered in injuries, suggesting that he hasn't had a good time these past few days.

However, since there is no danger to their lives, this is already the best outcome.

Seeing the gaze that Minato Namikaze cast at him, Uchiha Muneki nodded slightly, as if to say hello.

"I'm sorry, I really didn't expect things to turn out like this." Minato Namikaze's face showed a deep sense of guilt, and he looked dejected, with no trace of his previous high spirits. It was as if even his yellow hair had dimmed a bit. "I'm really sorry that things ended up like this and I had to trouble you to save me."

The Raikage rested his elbow on his knee, his hand supporting his chin, his gaze shifting back and forth between the two men.

Although it was only two short sentences, it was enough for him to deduce some useful information from them.

"Excuse me, your reminiscing is over." His deep, hoarse voice interrupted the two of them. He slowly lowered his hand, sat upright with his spine straight, like a sword about to be drawn, exuding an aura of dominance. His gaze locked onto Uchiha Muneki: "I've brought the person you wanted. Now it's your turn."

"Tell me the truth, how do you plan to get me out of here?"

Minato Namikaze gave a bitter smile, glanced at the Cloud Ninja and the Third Raikage around him, and felt a chill in his heart. He said to him, "Don't count on me. They sealed my chakra pathways. I can't use the Flying Thunder God Technique to fly you directly out of here."

"Don't worry, I didn't plan to rely on you."

Uchiha Muneki, supporting himself on the chair, slowly stood up and looked at the Raikage, saying, "Once he leaves Kumogakure, our deal will be complete, how about it?"

"can."

Lei Ying paused, his eyes half-closed, revealing a dangerous glint: "But you... are not allowed to follow. You can only stay here."

Even now, he still doesn't understand what this young man is planning, or how he intends to escape from under his nose.

But as long as he doesn't let the other person leave the room, he's absolutely confident he can keep this guy here.

"Of course, this is one of the conditions we agreed upon."

Uchiha Muneki shrugged, indicating his agreement, and then said to Namikaze Minato, "Did you hear that? You're going to go out on your own. Once you're out, remember to send me a signal."

"Wait, what about you? What are you going to do?" Minato Namikaze frowned, looking at him with concern.

"I have my own way of doing things, you don't need to worry about it."

Uchiha Munetsu gave him a reassuring look, then slowly walked over, intending to reach out and pat him on the shoulder.

But in an instant, the Third Raikage suddenly appeared, grabbed his wrist, and his cold eyes were filled with killing intent: "Kid, you're still ten years too young to play these tricks on me!"

"Oh my, are you that nervous?"

Despite having his wrist gripped, Uchiha Munetsuki showed no panic. Instead, he chuckled jokingly, "Don't worry, I don't have any other plans. It's just a farewell."

However, the Raikage clearly didn't believe this answer. He gave a meaningful smile and said, "The prerequisite for the Flying Thunder God Technique is that a spatial seal needs to be left on the opponent's body. I won't take that risk and give you the opportunity to come into contact with Minato Namikaze."

Minato Namikaze's face stiffened instantly, as if his thoughts had been exposed.

He had indeed intended to leave behind a Flying Thunder God technique seal the moment he made contact with Uchiha Muneki, and then use it to pick up Uchiha Muneki after escaping Kumogakure.

Unfortunately, the seemingly rough Third Raikage was actually quite perceptive and saw through his little scheme at a glance.

"Since we've been found out, there's nothing we can do about it."

Uchiha Munetsuki shrugged, looking helpless, and sat back down in his chair: "Minato, it seems I'll have to let you go first."

"No, I can't leave you here!"

But Minato Namikaze's personality made it impossible for him to accept, and he firmly shook his head, saying, "If saving me requires sacrificing your life, I will absolutely not agree!"

"Stop wasting time, Minato." Uchiha Munetsuki shook his head, then looked into his eyes: "Kushina is in Kumogakure now to save you. You should know what that means, right?"

"What did you say? Kushina... what is she doing here?!"

Minato Namikaze was utterly shocked, his eyes wide and his expression nearly spiraling out of control.

"Let her tell you the specific details." Uchiha Munetsuki was too lazy to explain, so he picked out the important points and said, "Your task is to take Kushina away from Kumogakure as soon as possible and escort her back safely. As for the rest, that's not something you need to worry about."

Minato Namikaze was well aware of the importance of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, but precisely because of this, he was once again caught in a dilemma: "But... what will you do?"

With his intelligence, once he learned that the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was in Kumogakure, he could roughly guess the entire plan's process.

Uchiha Muneki used the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and himself, one as bait and the other as a bomb, using the entire Hidden Cloud Village as a trump card, which forced the Raikage to release him.

But once he and Kushina leave, the fragile balance of power will be instantly shattered.

At that time, Uchiha Munetsuki will have to face the Third Raikage and all the ninjas of Kumogakure alone!

"That's not important, Minato."

Uchiha Munetsuki gazed at him with 'deep affection,' his tone carrying a hint of resolve: 'In a game of Go, once the 'Jade' is captured, it's all over.'

"you"

Minato Namikaze paused slightly, his eyes becoming a little moist.

"And I am nothing more than a pawn to be sacrificed."

Uchiha Munetsuki continued, his voice subtly and gradually eroding the man's soul: "Protecting the 'Jade' is what I should do. I hope you live, and I hope you can fulfill your wish. Only in this way can the village, and our clan, perhaps usher in true hope."

Minato Namikaze understood his metaphor, and the softest part of his heart seemed to be touched.

It turns out that what Zongyue had always longed for was for the village and the Uchiha to reconcile, and he was willing to give his life for that!

"Go, Watergate."

Uchiha Munetsu urged again, his eyes softening as he said, "Don't forget your mission: protect the village and Kushina!"

"I I know!"

Minato Namikaze gritted his teeth, his eyes bloodshot: "I won't forget, I definitely won't forget!"

After saying that, he turned and walked outside. The Cloud Ninja tried to stop him, but were stopped by a look from the Raikage.

“I will have Bi and Ai follow him.”

Raikage said calmly, "If I find out that you have not kept your promise, then I will kill him."

"Yes, that's your prerogative."

Uchiha Muneki sat calmly in the Raikage's seat, propping his cheek with one hand, and chuckled, "Since there's still some time left, Raikage, I'd like to ask you a question."

"Okay, tell me."

Raikage sat calmly, expressionless, and said, "Consider this a reward for daring to face me."

At that moment, Uchiha Muneki suddenly raised his hand and took off his mask.

He revealed a young, energetic, and arrogantly handsome face, pushed up his glasses, and reflected Lei Ying's figure in his blood-red eyes, a smile playing on his lips:

"Lord Raikage, have you ever been defeated?"

(End of this chapter)