My older sister is Kushina

In the Hokage's office, Uzumaki Hanamichi reported the situation he had monitored the previous night to Namikaze Minato.

After listening to Uzumaki Hanamichi's report, Minato Namikaze's expression turned somewhat solemn: "This is the third batch. Including the previous two batches, there are now more than forty children."

Whirlpool Flower Path nodded.

Minato Namikaze continued, "It seems there's definitely a problem with the prison."

Uzumaki Hanamichi: "According to Hyuga Himaru's report, Orochimaru seemed to have entered the prison yesterday evening, and he hasn't left since I returned."

Minato Namikaze stroked his chin: "It seems that place is most likely a new human experimentation base. I received some information about it yesterday."

Uzumaki Hanamichi's expression shifted as he looked at Namikaze Minato.

Minato Namikaze continued, "Ever since you discovered that the first batch of children were secretly sent to the Root organization's prison, I have arranged for people to investigate the towns and villages near our Konoha. There have indeed been quite a few missing persons cases. Although we cannot yet confirm whether they are those children, I think it is very likely."

Uzumaki Hanamichi frowned: "If this is human experimentation, we must stop it as soon as possible."

Minato Namikaze agreed: "Indeed, but we're not very familiar with the situation at that Root prison yet. Although you investigated it before, you didn't find anything."

Whirlpool Flower Path: "There should be hidden areas inside the prison."

Minato Namikaze: "If we are to take action, we must make meticulous plans beforehand. Otherwise, it would be a case of losing more than we gain."

Whirlpool Flower Path: "I do have a preliminary idea."

Minato Namikaze revealed a hint of anticipation.

Without hesitation, Uzumaki Hanamichi continued, "I can infiltrate the Root organization's prison again. This time, we must make prior arrangements. Our operatives will be on standby in concealed areas outside. Once I enter the prison, I will first scout the situation. If it is determined that the operation is feasible, I will send a signal..."

Soon, Uzumaki Hanamichi shared his thoughts with Namikaze Minato.

After listening, Minato Namikaze said thoughtfully, "If we follow your plan, an inside-outside attack would be a good option, but to catch them red-handed, we must choose the right time."

Uzumaki Hanamichi: "If both Shimura Danzo and Orochimaru were in prison, that would be the best opportunity, but such a situation is rare. Recently, we have only noticed Orochimaru coming and going frequently, and as for Shimura Danzo, we haven't found any trace of him yet."

Minato Namikaze: "It would be good if we could catch Orochimaru in the act. After all, that prison is Root's secret prison, and Danzo Shimura, as the leader of Root, naturally cannot escape responsibility."

Uzumaki Hanamichi: "If it's just Orochimaru, then it's relatively easy. Recently, Orochimaru has been frequently entering and leaving the secret prison."

Minato Namikaze: "Then let's make a proper plan."

Uzumaki Hanamichi nodded: "Yes, if we really take action, it would be best to have other witnesses besides our own people."

Minato Namikaze: "A witness! That's not difficult to arrange. Who do you think would be suitable?"

Whirlpool Flower Path: "Third Generation Lord."

Minato Namikaze wasn't surprised, because he immediately thought of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. As the former Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't tolerate forbidden human experimentation, and more importantly, given the Third Hokage's influence in Konoha, no one in Konoha would object to his testimony, including the village's higher-ups.

The next moment, Minato Namikaze said, "The Third Hokage is indeed a good candidate. We can invite more witnesses, and the effect should be even better."

Whirlpool Flower Path: "Hmm."

……

The exchange between Hanamichi Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze lasted for more than half an hour.

The two have only finalized a preliminary plan so far, and the specific plans and arrangements still need to be discussed in more detail.

After leaving the Hokage's office, Uzumaki Hanamichi first went to the Anbu building.

He inquired about the situation of the first squad of the Dark Guard, then quietly left the Dark Guard and headed home.

He still seemed somewhat tired after being under constant surveillance last night.

In the following days, Uzumaki Hanamichi and Namikaze Minato had several exchanges regarding the prison operation and made arrangements for the specific action plan.

The two finalized their action plan and arrangements; now they simply waited for the right opportunity.

That evening, Uzumaki Hanamichi confirmed that Orochimaru had entered the Root organization's secret prison and immediately notified Namikaze Minato.

Uzumaki Hanamichi made some arrangements, sending Hinata Hima to gather the first squad of the Anbu.

At midnight, all members of the first squad of the Dark Guard arrived at the meeting point.

Minato Namikaze arrived soon after.

He did not come alone; he brought several trusted confidants, as well as four other people: the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, and Fugaku Uchiha.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi, Minato, and Homura were the witnesses invited by the Fourth Hokage.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others are currently unaware of the specifics.

The meeting point is a secluded location outside the valley, from which the Root organization's secret prison can be seen in the distance.

Several high-ranking Konoha officials gazed in the direction of Root's secret prison from afar.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Minato Namikaze with some confusion: "Minato, what's the reason you gathered us all here?"

Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, and Fugaku Uchiha all showed curiosity and doubt.

Minato Namikaze stopped hiding things and quickly described his and Hanamichi Uzumaki's conspiracy to the others. He also revealed the situation of the previously destroyed secret base.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was shocked: "Forbidden human experimentation?"

Koharu Utatane: "I've been following the missing persons cases before. They were indeed frequent for a while, but they don't seem to have happened recently. If the Root organization is conducting forbidden human experiments behind the scenes, then that crosses the line for Konoha."

Minato Namikaze said, "The secret base was destroyed last time, so I couldn't reveal it publicly. This time, although I'm not 100% sure, three batches of children have already been sent in, each batch with more than a dozen people. I suspect there's a high possibility that forbidden human experiments are being conducted, so I invited you all to come and see the situation. I've already arranged for the captain of the first squad of the Anbu, Ryōga, to infiltrate the prison to verify the situation. If it's confirmed, he will send a signal. Also, Third Hokage, there's something I haven't told you yet: the person in charge of forbidden experiments in the Root organization might be Orochimaru."

Orochimaru!

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned.

Mitokado Homura, along with Utatane Koharu and Uchiha Fugaku, all looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen. Orochimaru's identity was somewhat special; he was one of the legendary Sannin of Konoha, a former hero of Konoha, and now, his more important identity was that of a disciple of the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen.