Shirou's clones number 30 million

Ultimately, Konoha has too many good things, and in Shirou's eyes, the Impure World Reincarnation Technique and the Flying Thunder God Technique in the Scroll of Seals are even more like strategic resources.

Needless to say, the Impure World Reincarnation technique is incredibly useful. Even if it can't be used in all worlds, it's a huge win as long as it works in just one.

In this life, who doesn't have a few deceased relatives and friends? Even if they can't really be brought back to life, they still hold great appeal for many people.

As for the Flying Thunder God Technique, this fixed-point teleportation ninjutsu, if expanded, it should be possible to research things like return scrolls and teleportation arrays.

Chakra is unique to the ninja world, but magic is universal in many worlds.

With improvements, it should be possible to convert the consumption of ninjutsu from chakra into magic power.

"The fireworks are over. Let's go home. It's windy up the mountain, be careful not to catch a cold."

Mei Terumi stared intently at Shirou for a long time before softly asking:

"Shirou wouldn't suddenly leave, would he?"

"Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere." Shirou smiled slightly.

The original plan was to lead an elite squad to invade Konoha.

Now, it's faster to create a dozen or so clones and send them to Konoha.

This also makes it easier to conceal one's identity.

Using the Transformation Technique to steal things would have been highly unlikely to be discovered in Konoha at the time, as the Nine-Tails was causing chaos.

Although I'm not afraid of Konoha, it's better to get the stuff without anyone noticing than to start a ninja war myself.

The Third Shinobi World War had just ended, and all the clans were recuperating; it was not the time to start another war.

……

Several days later, at night.

A giant nine-tailed fox rampaged through Konoha Village, turning many buildings into ruins and leaving the dead and wounded everywhere.

Minato Namikaze used the Summoning Jutsu to summon Gamabunta, temporarily suppressing Kurama (the Nine-Tails). He quickly formed hand seals and teleported both his body and Kurama outside the village.

However, both summoning Gamabunta and teleporting the Nine-Tails using the Flying Thunder God Technique consume a lot of chakra.

"Huff... I'm almost out of chakra, I have to set up a barrier immediately."

"I also have... Minato."

Kushina Uzumaki, barely clinging to life, glanced at Minato Namikaze and forced a smile:

"Let's drag the Nine-Tails back first."

The chains formed by the Vajra Lock instantly extended into the distance, binding the Nine-Tailed Fox.

"I'm sorry, Minato, I must perish together with Kurama. With the last of my chakra, this is the only way I can do now..."

Before the words were finished, a voice suddenly came from afar:

"Look what I see? A lone nine-tailed fox?"

At the same time, a flash of light appeared, and the chains formed by the Vajra Lock broke instantly and gradually disappeared.

A gigantic Susanoo, exceeding 800 meters in size, appeared instantly, its appearance causing the Fourth Hokage and his wife to tremble.

Hugeness sometimes represents power.

Even in their prime, when chakra was abundant, it would be difficult to win against such a terrifying giant, let alone now that both of them have almost exhausted their chakra.

Minato Namikaze mustered his strength, handed the baby Naruto to Kushina Uzumaki, and solemnly looked at the masked man encased within the semi-transparent giant.

A strange pattern appears in the red eyes, the face wears a ghost mask, and the body is covered by a vest worn by a Konoha Jonin.

"Is it the Uchiha again? They don't seem to be with the masked man who controlled the Nine-Tails before."

Shirou noticed that Minato Namikaze was watching him warily, but hadn't made a move. He seemed to be deep in thought.

It seems his chakra is running low.

After all, Minato Namikaze wasn't the kind of ninja who possessed the Chaton.

"Wait a moment, let me finish what I'm doing."

Shirou casually remarked, then bent down, grabbed Kurama in his hand, and pressed it to the ground.

Then, with a swift stroke, he cut off all nine of the Nine-Tailed Fox's tails.

"You damned human! I..."

Amidst the Nine-Tails' curses, Shirou canceled Susanoo and glanced at it indifferently.

The next moment, Kurama's pupils transformed into the shape of the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, and it obediently lay on the ground, like a small pet.

"We have obtained the information on the Book of Sealing and Medical Ninjutsu, and the bloodline ninjas from each clan have also had a large tube of blood drawn."

"We've gotten everything we needed. Now, all that's left is the Uzumaki clan."

Shirou used a sealing scroll to seal the nine tails of Kurama and put them into the white mist space before slowly walking towards Minato Namikaze.

With every step, Minato Namikaze felt immense psychological pressure.

But with his wife and children right behind him, he could only stand still, unable to retreat or make a strategic move.

Chapter 48 Only your husband can replace him

Section 48 Chapter Forty-Eight: Only your husband can replace him

Just then, the sound of a baby crying came from inside.

"Sorry, Naruto, I woke you up."

Kushina Uzumaki placed Naruto on the ground, turned around with difficulty, and forced a smile as she said:

"Minato, that guy is not someone we can defeat right now. You should still have enough chakra to use the Flying Thunder God Technique once more, right?"

"Naruto... I'm leaving him to you. Take Naruto and run away, I'll hold him off."

Minato Namikaze glanced dejectedly at the baby Naruto in his swaddling clothes, a slight smile appearing on his face:

"Sorry, I don't have enough chakra to use Flying Thunder God Technique even once."

Of course, that's a lie.

This was both to make Kushina give up that idea and to lull the enemy into a false sense of security.

Even in dire straits, one must not give up hope; that is the mark of a ninja.

"Why do I feel like the main villain in this scene?"

Shirou casually made a comment, and with a slight thought, a bottle of recovery potion made by slimes appeared in his hand.

"Fourth Hokage, this is the highest quality medical medicine. It should be able to cure your wife."

"As payment, I'd like to draw a vial of her blood. Is that alright?"

Minato Namikaze's eyes lit up, and a glimmer of hope rose in his heart.

The Nine-Tails sealed within Kushina has been extracted, and her life force has reached its end; she could die at any moment.

Previously, Minato Namikaze had considered using the Reaper Death Seal to accompany Kushina in death.

But now, he seems to see a scene of a happy family of three living together.

"Give me the medicine first, and I'll give you her blood after Kushina recovers."

Do I look like a fool to you?

Shirou glanced at him speechlessly, took out an empty bottle from the white mist space, and tossed it over.

"Fill them with blood, and throw them away at the same time."

They didn't seem to have any malicious intent.

Minato Namikaze took the empty bottle, pondering a solution as he slowly squatted down next to Kushina.

Suddenly, a person came running towards them at an extremely fast speed from afar.

Minato Namikaze glanced back and his face lit up with surprise.

"Lord Third Generation, you've come at the right time! Please help me!"

However, the Third Hokage did not respond. Instead, he stopped next to the masked man and said calmly:

"What's going on? Haven't you sorted things out on your end yet?"

"No, we've already got the stuff. Now all that's left is the blood of the Uzumaki clan."

"Isn't that unnecessary? We can go to Kusagakure to find Karin Uzumaki."

"Indeed, but since we've encountered them, we might as well save them. With Minato Namikaze's talent, he will definitely take the Flying Thunder God Technique to new heights in the future."

"You're aiding the enemy! If the main body knew you were doing this, it would definitely be unhappy."

"No, this is a normal investment. I'm planting a seed now, and when it grows into fruit in the future, I can reap a greater harvest."

Seeing the two arguing in the distance, Minato Namikaze became even more vigilant.

It's not the third generation, but the effect of the transformation technique?

Based on their words, they are clones of the same person who stole a lot of things during the Nine-Tails' rampage.

What could possibly warrant such a powerful ninja personally taking action?

Oh no! The Book of Seals.

"You're not Konoha ninjas, are you?"

Shirou turned his head and glanced at Kushina Uzumaki behind Minato Namikaze, then sighed:

"It seems your wife doesn't hold a very high place in your heart. Even though she's on the verge of death, you're trying to spy on her."

Minato Namikaze paused for a moment, then quickly turned around.

Kushina had blood on her lips and sat weakly on the ground, her expression even more so than before.

"Damn it! I'll only trust you this once!"

He doesn't have much chakra left, and only has one chance to strike.

But before that, let's save Kushina first.