People in Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began with Demon Slayer

Even the good-tempered Minato was filled with hatred at the person who started all this: "Konoha betrayed us, Shimura Danzo. If it weren't for our past friendship with Konoha, do you think you would still be alive today?!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was filled with sorrow: "Minato, is there really no way to turn things around?"

Naruto, however, did not appreciate Minato's sentiment and coldly warned, "Minato Namikaze, this is my revenge, and I will not allow you to interfere!"

"I understand, I won't interfere." Minato Namikaze took a step back and stood behind Naruto.

Minato Namikaze's stance has been very clear.

I don't interfere in Naruto's battles, but if Naruto is in danger, I immediately use the Flying Thunder God Technique to take him away from here.

Danzo's expression was uncertain, but he already had a plan in mind.

Compared to using Kotoamatsukami on Naruto, Minato Namikaze would be a much better choice.

Flying Thunder God Technique, Sealing Technique, Immortal Technique.

By making Minato Namikaze his puppet, he not only gained a Kage-level fighter by his side, but also gained an extra layer of protection for his life.

Just like now, Minato Namikaze was able to easily use the Flying Thunder God Technique to free Naruto, who was trapped in the barrier.

The five-year cooldown of Kotoamatsukami is incredibly worthwhile compared to Minato Namikaze.

Thinking of this, Danzo felt an irresistible urge.

Danzo secretly wanted to use the Kotoamatsukami in his right eye to control Minato Namikaze behind Naruto.

Sasuke also realized what Danzo was planning to do and looked anxiously at Yosuke: "Lord Yosuke."

Yosuke understood what Sasuke wanted to do, nodded, and agreed to Sasuke's actions.

"Go ahead, but be careful."

Sasuke activated his Mangekyou Sharingan and locked onto Danzo's right Mangekyou Sharingan.

Danzo's attention was entirely focused on Minato Namikaze, and he didn't notice Sasuke's actions.

"Breathing of Thunder? First Form? Thunderclap Flash? Divine Speed."

Before anyone could understand what was happening, a flash of lightning appeared, followed by a clap of thunder.

Sasuke had already appeared in the center, his right hand gripping a bloodied eyeball, and his left hand holding a pale arm.

Danzo covered his empty right eye with his remaining left hand, wailing incessantly.

Sasuke coldly watched Danzo wail in pain and sneered, "Hmph, you really have a good plan to use Shisui Uchiha's Kotoamatsukami to make the Yellow Flash Minato Namikaze your puppet, but you are not qualified!"

The sudden turn of events caught Hiruzen Sarutobi completely off guard.

Sasuke looked at Naruto with eager anticipation: "If you can't kill Shimura Danzo, then I'll do it! After all, our Uchiha clan and Danzo also have a blood feud with Konoha."

Naruto used the Body Flicker Technique to appear beside Sasuke and warned, "Danzo is my prey!"

"Then I'll wait and see. If you can't do it, don't blame me for taking your prey away."

After saying that, Sasuke returned to Yosuke's side with Shisui's Mangekyou Sharingan and the arm with eleven Sharingan transplanted into it to watch the battle.

Chapter 316 Selfishness

Danzo's plan was thwarted by Sasuke.

At this point, without his Sharingan arm and Mangekyou Sharingan, he was essentially a cripple.

Minato Namikaze instantly guessed that Danzo's Mangekyou Sharingan possessed a dojutsu that could control people and turn them into puppets.

"Yosuke, Sasuke, thank you."

Yosuke waved his hand and said, "No need to thank me, Naruto. Let's continue the battle. After all, there are still many things to resolve later."

Naruto looked at Yosuke with a serious expression, unable to understand why Yosuke wanted to help him.

After all, from the very beginning, Naruto regarded Yosuke as an enemy.

Moreover, Naruto had no time to react to the speed Sasuke just displayed.

Judging from Yosuke's attitude, after the battle here is over, Yosuke will probably take the initiative to find me.

However, the battle wasn't over yet. Naruto didn't have time to think further.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was now in a dilemma.

On one side is Naruto, filled with murderous intent, and on the other is Minato, who is protecting Naruto.

On the other side are Yosuke and Sasuke, whose attitudes are unclear and who have chosen to watch the battle.

The Four Purple Flame Array now resembles a prison.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi cannot actively release himself from this prison.

Even after the Four Purple Flame Formation is dispelled, the aftershocks of the battle will cause further damage to Konoha Village.

Jiraiya and Tsunade also arrived at the battlefield.

The presence of the Four Purple Flame Formation prevented them from helping Hiruzen Sarutobi inside, leaving them anxiously calling out to him from the outside to quickly dispel the barrier.

Despite the excruciating pain, Danzo said, "Hiruzen! Quickly dispel the barrier and gather the power of all the Konoha ninja. We can definitely kill all these traitors here!"

After speaking, Danzo glared at Sasuke with resentment, wishing he could drink his blood, eat his flesh, and sleep on his skin.

He was just a hair's breadth away from controlling Minato Namikaze with Kotoamatsukami. Once he controlled Minato, the initiative in this battle would be in his hands.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi dared not open the barrier.

Naruto alone, who wields the power of the Nine-Tails, is enough to inflict heavy losses on Konoha.

Not to mention Yosuke, who was also watching from the sidelines, and Sasuke, who had awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan.

"Spiritual communication? Monkey King? Monkey Demon!"

A monkey wearing a Konoha headband appeared next to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Seeing Naruto and Minato on opposite sides, Enma asked in bewilderment, "Hiruzen, what's going on? Why is Minato still alive?"

"We'll discuss the details later, Ape Demon. Switch forms."

The ape demon didn't ask any further questions and transformed into a Vajra Ruyi Cudgel.

Naruto fired another Tailed Beast Ball at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The Vajra Ruyi Cudgel, transformed from the ape demon, possesses the indestructible property of Vajra.

After knocking away the Tailed Beast Ball with his Vajra Staff, Hiruzen Sarutobi twirled his staff and charged towards Naruto.

Naruto also used taijutsu to fight Hiruzen Sarutobi.

During a lull in the battle, Naruto wanted to use the Rasengan.

However, the battle-experienced Hiruzen Sarutobi interrupted Naruto and had already completed the hand seals.

"Earth Release: Earth Flow River!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi created a large amount of mud and manipulated it to wash Naruto away.

"Fire Release: Great Flame Technique!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi spewed fierce flames from his mouth, aiming at Naruto who was being swept away by the mud.

When the flames dissipate.

Naruto, who possessed the tailed beast cloak, stood unharmed in the same spot, a Rasenshuriken already appearing in his hand.

Naruto threw the Rasenshuriken at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Thunderbolt Water Dragon Bullet!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi combined Water Release and Lightning Release ninjutsu to create an electrified Water Dragon Bullet that collided with Naruto's Rasenshuriken.

The Lightning Water Dragon Bullet neutralized Naruto's Rasenshuriken.

The water flowed onto the ground, and the residual lightning in the water made Naruto feel a little numb.

Hiruzen Sarutobi truly lives up to his title of Hokage; he mastered the timing, combination, and counter-relationships of his ninjutsu usage exceptionally well.

Unfortunately, Naruto possesses the power of the Nine-Tails, which provides him with a continuous supply of chakra. This allows Naruto to unleash ninjutsu attacks without worrying about running out of chakra.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is old and his physical condition is not as good as before. He has to think twice before using ninjutsu in order to conserve chakra. As a result, he has missed many opportunities to attack. Moreover, he has not fought for a long time, which shows that his movements are stiff in battle.

As the saying goes, youth has the advantage in fighting. Naruto's combat experience may not be as good as Hiruzen Sarutobi's, but every time Naruto attacks, Hiruzen Sarutobi has to use 100% of his strength to defend against it.

If this continues, Hiruzen Sarutobi will have no other way to quickly end the battle, and defeat is only a matter of time.

Danzo also realized that Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't last long, and that everyone present wanted him dead.

Although Danzo believed he was willing to give his life for Konoha and often said that "ninjas must sacrifice themselves," he couldn't do it when it came to his own.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's reputation has plummeted, and Danzo believes he has contributed more to Konoha than anyone else.

Therefore, Danzo believed that if he were to run for the next Hokage, he would very likely become the Fifth Hokage.

Danzo was unwilling to die here. His dream of becoming Hokage was within reach, and he didn't want to die.

After Sasuke took away the Mangekyou Sharingan and the arm with the Sharingan transplanted into it, no one paid any attention to him anymore.

Therefore, when Naruto and Hiruzen Sarutobi were fighting, Danzo had already quietly retreated to the edge of the barrier to observe the battle.

To leave this place, Hiruzen Sarutobi must remove the barrier.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi doesn't seem to intend to dispel it on his own.

Danzo felt he had to do something to get Hiruzen Sarutobi to remove the barrier.

As he pondered, Danzo's eyes grew increasingly sinister.

Danzo came up with a plan.

The barrier was maintained by Hiruzen Sarutobi's four shadow clones.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi is severely injured, his shadow clones will disappear, and the barrier will naturally dissipate.

The selfish Danzo completely disregarded the fact that Hiruzen Sarutobi was fighting Naruto to save him.

Coincidentally, Hiruzen Sarutobi was blasted into Danzo's side while trying to block Naruto's Tailed Beast Ball.

"Hiruzen, you hold Naruto back, I'll prepare a sealing technique to assist you!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed without much thought.