Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

Chapter 22 The Resolve of Being a Shadow

"The Flying Thunder God Technique was created by the Second Hokage. As far as I know, this technique existed before the founding of Konoha."

"This is the intelligence on Uzumaki Sora over the past year. The Third Hokage and the advisors can take a look."

Minato Namikaze handed over the documents in his hand, and the Third Hokage and the others eagerly began to read them.

"This is the second person after Minato to be able to adapt to the Flying Thunder God Technique. His reaction speed has already reached the limit of a ninja." The Third Hokage's gaze became slightly solemn.

"Back from the dead?!"

Immediately afterwards, the four exclaimed in surprise at the ability that followed the intelligence.

Minato Namikaze nodded slightly: "Information confirmed. When Sora Uzumaki is confirmed to be killed—that is, with his heart pierced and his head severed—his body will disappear for a period of time. However, Sora Uzumaki will reappear within a few days to half a month."

Danzo tightened his grip on the document; no one wants to encounter an opponent they can't kill.

In particular, this opponent, like the Fourth Hokage, possesses space-time ninjutsu... the Flying Thunder God Technique!

It seems that the conversation between the vortex-like figure and the child at the orphanage gate was clearly a threat to himself or the Root organization.

"Hmph... Fourth generation, is that all?"

Danzo looked at Minato Namikaze as he spoke, suggesting that if they could pinpoint the opponent's location, they could use a sealing technique at some cost.

"That's all we have for now. It seems the enemy has placed several Flying Thunder God Technique seals throughout the ninja world. Given their ability to move freely, the intelligence team can't be certain of their whereabouts."

After finishing speaking, Minato put down the document and then stared at Danzo, saying, "We'll put aside the matter of Uzumaki Sora for now because of limited information. Now I need Root to report to me, the Hokage, about the orphanage incident."

After he finished speaking, the Hokage's office fell silent for a moment.

But Minato wouldn't wait: "Having, as Hokage, clearly agreed through a meeting to distribute funds to the orphanage, why would Root use funds and children as leverage to force Yakushi Nonou to return to Root?"

"Furthermore, they seem quite interested in the children at the orphanage. What kind of experiment requires so many young children whose identities are unknown?"

"If the villagers found out about this, I don't think anyone would agree to it..."

The last sentence was spoken by Minato to the Third Hokage.

Since taking over as Hokage, Minato has developed his own opinions about the Third Hokage. His views are exactly the same as those of the shadowy figure from back then, or perhaps Uzumaki Sora. The old and decaying Third Hokage, like a frail old man, finds it difficult to make decisions on many matters.

"The Fourth Hokage should be aware of the commotion in Iwagakure, and he also knows the reason behind it. Regarding the Uchiha clan, the Fourth Hokage has always said that there is a better way."

Danzo bowed his head and struck the ground twice with his cane: "Everything I've done is for Konoha. If the Fourth Hokage doesn't agree, then I hope he will take responsibility when Iwagakure launches a large-scale operation."

Minato Namikaze shook his head slightly: "Wherever leaves dance in the air, fire will burn. The fire's shadow will illuminate the village and cause new leaves to sprout."

"The Will of Fire is the pillar of Konoha, and new leaves are still growing. Konoha! It's not time to sacrifice a woman who is the director of an orphanage, and a child, for peace!"

"Konoha still has the Third Hokage, and me, the Fourth Hokage, as well as the Anbu, the Jonin teams, the various clans, and the countless commoner ninjas. If peace is achieved by sacrificing women and children, what meaning do we, these burning flames, have?"

The voice of the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, resounded throughout the Hokage Building, and for a moment, all the ninjas present reflected on those words from the bottom of their hearts.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had been standing opposite him, moved and stood next to Minato Namikaze.

"Danzo, if there is a next time, you will have to hand over control of Root."

The voice of the third generation rang out, bringing an end to this incident of coercing the orphanage.

Minato Namikaze hesitated, but seeing the Third Hokage standing beside him, he understood that his words had reached their limit and could only go so far.

However, with three generations of supporters, neither Koharu Utatane nor Homura Mitokado said a word, which was also Minato Namikaze's intention.

"Bang!"

Danzo slammed his cane on the ground and replied with a somber face, "You will regret this, Hiruzen. Everything I have done is for Konoha."

Danzo turned and left without giving Minato any face, and two advisors followed him away.

"Bang."

The office door closed, and the Third Hokage turned to Minato Namikaze and gave him an apologetic smile.

"Actually, Fourth Generation, you're right. The meaning of our existence as already burning flames is to protect the newly born leaves..."

"The First Hokage founded Konoha so that no child would be forced to go to war, and no child would suffer the pain of loss. But... Danzo did it all for Konoha."

Minato nodded slightly: "As far as I know, the Third Hokage, as the Dark One of Konoha, has always done things that are inherently dark."

The Third Hokage smiled, briefly changing the subject before asking, "Have you asked Kushina about this Uzumaki Sora?"

Minato replied, "I asked a long time ago. Kushina came to the village a long time ago and didn't know that such a clansman existed."

Hiruzen glanced at the intelligence report in his hand, pondered for a moment, and then said, "If Minato, your intelligence report is correct, it seems that Uzumaki Sora has recently gained new power."

"Danzo's report says this person has great physical strength and seems to possess the rudiments of Wood Release. But on your side, the opponent's taijutsu is weak, and he can't use the Flying Thunder God Technique many times; it seems his chakra reserves are a weakness."

Minato Namikaze nodded: "It's been two months since the last confirmed intelligence report, and the opponent has grown rapidly in those two months. As for Wood Release..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi continued, "If it's Wood Release like the First Hokage's, but still in its developmental stage... then this descendant of the Uzumaki clan will have unparalleled potential."

"He also possesses abilities similar to immortality, and has mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique... Minato, if given the chance, Uzumaki has always been Konoha's most steadfast ally."

"Besides, his people are here... If all else fails, we'll need to pinpoint his exact location. I think you understand what I mean, Minato."

Minato nodded slightly; he understood the meaning behind the Third Hokage's words.

If winning them over doesn't work, the power that the first generation had to decide everything must not fall into the hands of the other four great nations.

It must be removed!

Minato Namikaze is no longer the sunny young man he once was. As the Kage of a village, he has long since matured.

However, Minato, who knew about the information exchange, also knew very well that Uzumaki Sora had goodwill towards Konoha and that his abilities were definitely not limited to the information he possessed.

Let's find an opportunity to get in touch for now...

I'm begging for votes to read this, everyone!

(End of this chapter)