Naruto: Traveling Through Time Starting with Seizing the Dragon Vein

Although he was very proud of the strength of that united Konoha, it was ultimately not the Konoha he grew up in. The Konoha he grew up in was right beneath his feet, even if darkness lurked within it.

Kushina understood.

She looked at Naruto, who was giggling in her arms: "Minato, what are you planning to do?"

"I can't use the conventional methods anymore, Kushina."

Minato crouched down and gently took Naruto's chubby little hand in his.

"Although Yue's [Heaven's Will] is progressing steadily, what he is after is the reconstruction of the entire ninja world. He doesn't care about Konoha or Loulan, but about the laws governing the entire world. But I am different. As the Fourth Hokage, as Naruto's father... I absolutely cannot stand by and watch Konoha, this great tree, rot from the roots!"

"The actions of the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, in the Land of Wind gave me a great inspiration."

"Minato, you mean... a coup?" Kushina covered her mouth, her face full of shock.

“Yes. But a conventional power grab would inevitably trigger a civil war in Konoha, which is not what I want to see.” Minato’s mind was working at a terrifying speed. “The Third Hokage and Danzo are deeply entrenched in the village. A direct confrontation would not only be difficult, but it might also disrupt Lord Yue’s ‘Plan of Destiny’.”

"Therefore, we can only try to completely 'control' the Third Hokage and Danzo without shedding blood."

This reminded him of the "future destiny" he saw in Loulan, which contained a forbidden power capable of silently and subtly altering people's will.

The ultimate eye technique born from Uchiha Shisui's Mangekyou Sharingan: Kotoamatsukami!

"But before taking action, I must inform Lord Yue to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings."

"Om-"

The [Ming Seal] between Shui Men's eyebrows glowed slightly, and his spiritual will followed that invisible network, instantly crossing thousands of miles of yellow sand and reaching the underground core of Loulan.

"Oh? Minato, what brings you to contact me today?"

Within the mental network, Uchiha Yue's voice rang out.

"Lord Tsuki," Minato reported in the mental space, "I wish to accelerate the reform process in Konoha and request permission to launch a coup in Konoha."

"coup?"

Uchiha Tsuki, far away in Loulan, raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised by the "aggressive" word in the Minato Gate.

After all, the Third Hokage was Minato Namikaze's grandmaster.

"Minato, you should be aware of my 'Heaven's Will Plan.' Hiruzen and Danzo have their own historical paths to follow in the upcoming storyline. I cannot let Konoha's storyline completely collapse because of your momentary anger."

“I know that, so I won’t kill them or start a civil war.”

Minato calmly stated his plan: "In the 'future destiny' you once showed us, there was a genius in the Uchiha clan named Shisui. He possessed a pair of ultimate eye techniques that could silently change the will of others—[Kotoamatsukami]."

"I want to borrow this power," Minato revealed his true plan. "No bloodshed is needed. We just need to modify the subconscious of the Third Hokage and Danzo. This way, we can maintain their overt historical status while allowing Konoha to be reborn according to our will!"

A brief silence fell on the other end of the mental network.

Then, a burst of laughter followed.

"A great idea."

Uchiha Yue made no attempt to hide his admiration: "Using Kotoamatsukami to control the Hokage and Danzo? This is far more advanced than the original plan. I agree. Go ahead and do it. As for the Uchiha..."

“I will personally negotiate with the Uchiha clan,” Minato said.

“And the Hyuga clan,” Uchiha Yue added, a hint of a smile in his voice. “You can also go there. During the Cloud Village incident, I saved Hizashi, and the Hyuga clan will choose to support you.”

Communication was cut off, and Minato Namikaze opened his eyes.

……

That night, on the outskirts of Konoha Village, at the new clan settlement of the Uchiha clan.

Having lost his eyes, Fugaku Uchiha sat alone in the dark basement of the Naka Shrine, his expression withered.

Suddenly, a golden flash appeared around him.

"Who?" Although Fugaku was blind, his senses were still sharp, and he immediately tensed up.

"Chief Fugaku, how have you been?"

Upon hearing that gentle voice, Fugaku trembled violently: "The Fourth...Fourth Hokage? This is impossible! You clearly died on the night of the Nine-Tails' attack!"

Minato walked up to Fugaku and looked at the once spirited clan leader: "The metal plaque in your arms with the coordinates of Loulan engraved on it is the reason why I am able to stand here."

"You're one of Uchiha Yue's people?" Fugaku's mind exploded.

"Hmm," Minato responded softly.

“I need the power of the Uchiha clan. To be precise, I need Uchiha Shisui.” Minato extended his hand: “Cooperate with me and take control of the current leadership. I assure you that the Uchiha clan will have a place in the new Konoha’s order.”

Before Fugaku could even process what was happening, his hand was already on Minato's.

"Uchiha, I am willing to obey your orders."

Of course, it's hard to say whether the Uchiha listened to him or the person behind the scenes in Loulan.

……

At the same time.

Konoha Village, the Nara clan's residence.

Nara Shikaku was sitting in the corridor, his brow furrowed as he faced a shogi endgame.

"It's time to make this move, Senior Shikaku."

A familiar voice suddenly came from above the eaves.

That sound is...

Shikaku looked up at the man who had descended from the sky, dressed in servant's clothes.

With his brilliant mind, the most brilliant mind in the ninja world, the suspicious points he had encountered in the corners of the village several times before were instantly connected!

"It really was you... I knew it. That kind of strategic vision is something an ordinary servant could never possess."

Shikaku stood up and took a deep breath.

"So, Fourth Hokage, have you made your decision?"

“Yes, Shikaku.” Minato smiled slightly. “This time, we still need your support.”

……

Half an hour later.

Konoha Village, the Hyuga clan's main residence.

Hiashi Hyuga knelt in the quiet room, looking at the branch family's headband enshrined on the shrine.

Hiashi has been waiting ever since a few months ago when the man who called himself "Uchiha Yue" rescued Hizashi from the edge of the blade and released Hizashi from the "Caged Bird" prison.

Before he left, that person said there would be an opportunity when he would need to cooperate.

"Boom, boom."

There was a gentle knock on the paper door.

The paper door opened, and Minato Namikaze walked in, shrouded in the night.

"The Fourth Hokage?" Hiashi's pupils contracted, and he suddenly stood up.

Then, thinking of Nichijo, his expression gradually returned to calm.

"Chief Rizu, I apologize for disturbing you so late at night."

"I won't disturb you. Is it the time that person mentioned has arrived?"

Chapter 187 Minato: When is the coup? Kushina: Now.

A biting wind swept through the streets of Konoha as the first hint of dawn appeared on the horizon.

Minato Namikaze silently scaled the high wall of the Jinchūriki isolation zone and landed in a dead corner of the side courtyard.

There was a hint of weariness in his deep blue eyes.

He didn't rest for a moment all night.

From the Uchiha's Naga Shrine to the Ino-Shika-Cho mansion, to the Hyuga main family's compound, and the dozen or so ninja clans he supported in becoming the Fourth Hokage.

In a parallel universe, he witnessed firsthand how Tobirama Senju and Hashirama Senju used the power of interests, righteousness, and force to unite the scattered ninja clan into a cohesive force.

Politics is never simply about killing, but about balancing and smoothly transitioning power.

His persuasion last night has completely stabilized the core ninja clans of Konoha.

"Everything is ready, just waiting for the right moment..."

Minato exhaled a soft breath of white air, then calmed himself and prepared to go to the tool shed to pick up the broom, as usual, to begin his day as a "handyman."

However, just as he stepped out of the side courtyard, a cacophony of shouts and curses suddenly erupted from the front yard.

On the bare, muddy ground in the front yard.

Three-year-old Naruto was squatting in the corner, intently watching the ants moving their nest on the ground with a twig.

"Look! That little fox demon has come out again!"

"Smash him! My mom says he's a jinx!"

Outside the iron fence, several village children, a few years older than Naruto, were staring at him in the yard.

The trauma of the Nine-Tails Night was too deep, and under the deliberate guidance of Danzo and the higher-ups, all the hatred was precisely poured onto this child who could not resist.

"boom!"

A sharp-edged stone flew in through a gap in the iron fence and slammed into Naruto's feet.

Naruto shuddered in fright, raising his head blankly, his clear blue eyes filled with confusion.

"Missed! Watch this!" Another child picked up an even sharper stone and aimed it at Naruto's forehead.

"stop!!!"

With an angry scream, Nanako, the "red-haired nanny" who was washing clothes by the well, rushed over.

She pulled Naruto tightly into her arms, using her back to shield him from the flying rock.

"Waaaah—!" Naruto burst into tears, terrified by the sudden turn of events.

"Naruto, don't cry, Auntie is here..." Kushina hugged her son.