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Chapter 26 Hiruzen Sarutobi's Choice! (Please vote and give me your monthly tickets to continue reading!)

The group split into two. Uchiha Shisui carried the prisoners, while Hoshino and the other two bid farewell to Namikaze Minato under the moonlight and returned the way they came. They then stopped to rest at the foot of the mountain where the wandering ninja's stronghold was located.

Kurama Sanyou still had some concerns and said, "Shisui, is it really okay for us to let Minato-sensei deal with one Jonin and two Chunin by himself?"

Uchiha Shisui remained silent, because he knew why Kurama Sanyou was so worried.

Their previous team leader, along with another teammate, perished during a mission when the team split into two groups.

And it was at that time that his Sharingan awakened.

Hoshita Shuichi looked thoughtfully at the worried Kurama Sanyo and the silent Uchiha Shisui, and said after a moment's thought, "Sanyo, Minato-sensei's arrangement is the most suitable."

"We need at least two people to take care of this prisoner. If we go in pairs, any one of the three of us following Minato-sensei would likely become a burden to him."

"Therefore, it's most suitable for us to form groups of three, with Minato-sensei in a group alone."

"As for strength, you may not have noticed Minato-sensei's speed during the battle just now. In the Body Flicker Technique, he is unparalleled in the entire ninja world."

"Even if they are outmatched, it would be easy for one person to retreat."

After hearing this, Uchiha Shisui smiled and said, "Shuichi's analysis is correct. Sanyo, we should have faith in Minato-sensei."

Kurama Sanyou was overly worried, not thoughtless. He also knew that Hoshino Shuichi's analysis was completely correct, so he cheered up: "Then let's get to our destination as soon as possible."

Half an hour later, the three continued on their way, taking turns carrying the prisoners. An hour later, they crossed the border and found the patrol team, explaining the whole story to the Jonin leading the patrol team.

The Jonin, named Sakai Itsuki, immediately told his three subordinates after hearing this, "Shinichi, you two set off immediately to inform the other two squads."

The border is very long, so there couldn't possibly be only one patrol team nearby; there were three teams, totaling twelve people.

Next is waiting.

After reviewing the day's events, Hoshino Hideichi closed his eyes to rest and recharge.

Suddenly, Kurama San's voice rang out: "Shisui, what do you think the Third Hokage will decide?"

Hoshino Shuichi immediately opened his eyes and looked at Uchiha Shisui, who was leaning against a tree opposite him.

Uchiha Shisui said, "This matter involves three countries, so the Third Hokage will probably be very cautious."

"After all, it hasn't been long since the Second Shinobi World War ended."

He did not want to see a major war break out.

However, the mistake this time lies entirely with Sunagakure, and Konoha has already seized on Sunagakure's weakness, so the Land of Rivers is unlikely to side with Sunagakure.

The only concern is whether Sunagakure will dare to start a major war.

Then Kurama Yasunari asked again, "What will happen to that village?"

Uchiha Shisui paused, not because he hadn't thought of it, but because subconsciously he didn't want to think about it.

"This Third Hokage should be handed over to the Anbu to deal with."

After answering, Uchiha Shisui looked at Hoshino Shuichi opposite him and asked, "Shuichi, what do you think?"

Hoshino Hideichi pondered, "Since it involves the Three Kingdoms, the Third Hokage will definitely be very cautious. Just as you said, Shisui, it hasn't been long since the end of the Fourth Shinobi World War. Neither we nor Sunagakure want to start a war and let Amegakure benefit from it."

Ultimately, the Land of Rivers was snatched from the mouth of Amegakure.

"We have the advantage now, and the chances of taking over the River Country are very high."

Hoshino paused for a moment, then said, "As for that village, perhaps the Root will handle it."

Logically speaking, the root area should also be considered the dark area.

However, in Hoshino's eyes, the Root is the Root, while the Anbu is the Anbu directly under the Hokage.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, could remove Danzo from his position as head of Root with a single sentence, but in reality, Root remained under Danzo's control.

Danzo placed cursed seals on the main members of Root.

Although both the Dark Side and the Roots do dirty and tiring work, Shuichi Hoshino felt that the Roots were more likely to be involved.

I just don't know what Danzo will do.

The atmosphere fell silent.

One is six years old, and the other two are eight years old, yet they are already forced to face a darkness that is more tormenting and terrifying than death.

Before we knew it, the sun was rising in the east.

After eating their morning rations, Hoshino and his two companions were assigned patrol duties by Jonin Sakai Itsuki.

Meanwhile, Minato Namikaze had already appeared inside the Hokage Building and reported the details of the mission and the intelligence he had gathered to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

He even brought a prisoner with him when he returned to Konoha, namely that Jonin from Sunagakure. The prisoner has now been taken over by Konoha's interrogation department, which will do everything in its power to extract information from the prisoner's brain.

Whether it's about the Sand Village's current plan or other secrets of the Sand Village.

However, this matter involves three countries, two ninja villages, and could even include Amegakure, so Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but frown slightly.

However, this is indeed an opportunity to take over all the missions in the Land of Rivers. The only thing to be wary of is whether the Sand Village will start a war because of this.

Or perhaps they could join forces with Hanzo.

So, after thinking it over, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Minato, your handling of the situation was very appropriate. Go and meet up with Shuichi and the others, capture the wandering ninja, and then hand him over to Root. Leave the rest to Root."

This decision was exactly what Minato Namikaze had expected, and he immediately nodded: "Yes, Third Hokage."

After saying that, Minato Namikaze disappeared from the spot.

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Border of the Land of Fire.

Hoshino and his two companions, who had just completed a patrol, were resting when Minato Namikaze suddenly appeared beside Uchiha Shisui.

"Minato-sensei!"

All three were pleasantly surprised.

Minato Namikaze glanced at Shuichi Hoshino and the others, and smiled, "Looks like I'm not late."

Just then, a signal flare was launched into the sky.

Hoshita Shuichi couldn't help but laugh and said, "Minato-sensei, you've come at the perfect time."

The bandits are here!

The four immediately set off, their figures disappearing from the spot.

Moments later, when Hoshino Shuichi and his group arrived at the battlefield, the battle was already over.

Besides the two wandering ninjas, there were 10 other villagers who were sleeping on the ground.

The art of Nirvana Abode?

Hoshita Shuichi secretly speculated.

Soon, the other two teams arrived, and Minato Namikaze immediately announced the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi's orders to them.

After hearing this, Sakai Itsuki laughed and said, "In that case, these prisoners are yours to handle, Minato."

Minato Namikaze immediately replied, "That's only right."

The three patrol teams immediately dispersed, as they still needed to fulfill their duties and devise new patrol routes.

After Sakai Itsuki and the others left, Namikaze Minato immediately said, "Tie all these people up first. Later, Shisui, you and I will go to the Land of Rivers to bring back the other two Sand Ninja prisoners."

"Yes, Mr. Minato."

(End of this chapter)