[Shikaku Nara: What exactly happened? Do we really need Naruto to come back to solve this?]
Unlike Danzo's brimming confidence, Shikaku immediately guessed that Konoha would likely have met with disaster if Naruto hadn't been there.
[Kurenai Yuhi: Aren't there any elite Shinobi from Konoha who have stepped forward?]
[Asuma: Don't worry, Kurenai, I will never allow the enemy to harm Konoha.]
However, what they didn't know was that Kakashi was the only one holding up Konoha's elite fighting force.
It's ridiculous. Of all the Shinobi Konoha can currently mobilize, Kakashi is the only top-tier fighter.
When Kakashi became the only person everyone could count on, I knew Konoha was in trouble.
The explosion also alerted the two useless duo from Konoha.
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu both stood up and asked after hearing the explosion.
"What on earth is causing such a commotion?"
The source of the explosion was not visible through the window.
"The Akatsuki's attack has begun." Danzo slowly stepped forward and announced.
[Obito: Oh no, why do I have this bad feeling?]
[Minato Namikaze: It's rare that I feel the same way as Obito today.]
Although the master and apprentice did not say it explicitly, everyone could tell who they were referring to.
[Danzo: Minato Namikaze, what are you trying to do?]
[Danzo: After all, I have rendered great service to Konoha. How dare you belittle me like this?]
Minato didn't dare to say much in the face of Danzo's criticism, after all, he was nominally of lower status than Danzo.
[Rasa: But I'm curious, now that Konoha is in complete chaos, why are the three Hokage's assistants still able to have a calm and peaceful conversation?]
[Mitokado Homura: Outdated! Konoha definitely needs a few of us to lead the overall situation. Tsunade is still too young.]
Even Tsunade couldn't stand it after hearing that. If it weren't for Teacher Sarutobi stopping her, she would have punched those two old geezers long ago.
They dare not do anything trivial every Tenten, yet they only cause trouble for others.
At this point, Danzo relayed the current information to the two advisors.
In fact, if it weren't for their status as advisors, Danzo himself would have looked down on them.
Now that most of the Tailed Beasts have fallen into their hands, it's only natural that they've come to capture the Nine-Tails.
Their target must now be the Fourth Hokage's son, Naruto Uzumaki.
[Minato Namikaze: Impossible! As Naruto's father, I absolutely cannot allow anyone to harm him.]
The usually amiable Minato revealed a rare murderous intent.
[Yahiko: Well then, Minato- senpai, don't listen to that old Danzo's nonsense. We definitely won't do that.]
[Nagato: Yahiko is right.]
At this moment Hokage, Yahiko had no choice but to step forward and say a few words. After all, he couldn't ruin their image in front of Minato, who was destined to become Minato.
[Minato Namikaze: I understand what you mean, don't worry, I'm not targeting you personally.]
Danzo mocked Tsunade's actions here.
What kind of nonsense is this, calling Naruto back to the village? That's utterly brainless. If they really did that, Konoha would be destroyed.
If you ask me, I'd rather lead Root to hide, while Tsunade goes out to fight Pain. If she dies in the end, I'll rebuild Konoha as Hokage.
I will avenge you then.
This was exactly the start Danzo had dreamed of.
The fierce battle outside also alerted Kurenai Yuhi, who was already pregnant.
She didn't even have time to calm her unborn child before rushing out to check on the situation.
"Don't come outside!" Shikamaru's figure ran over from a distance.
The moment the battle broke out, he rushed over to check on his teacher's wife.
Just as the two were talking, another centipede-like spirit beast appeared out of nowhere.
It crouched low, about to pounce on Kurenai Yuhi.
In a moment of urgency, Shikamaru immediately told Kurenai to move aside, while he used the Shadow Possession Jutsu to restrain the centipede.
Then, controlling the shadow on the ground, I struck it.
"Boom!" After a huge explosion, another centipede was destroyed by Konoha.
"Teacher, you should hurry to the underground shelter in Konoha. I'll escort you along the way."
"And if anything were to happen to the child in your womb, I would have no face to face Asuma- sensei below."
[Asuma: Ah!]
Asuma received two pieces of news from the previous review: one good news and one bad news.
The good news was that he and Hong got together; the bad news was that he died not long after they got together.
No, no, my Red! I can't live without you, my Red!
The hospital was now overflowing with villagers injured by Pain and his men.
Sakura, who arrived at the scene, immediately began treating the patient.
It can only be said that Sakura has gradually grown up and is no longer the girl who only drags them down.
Meanwhile, in the Hokage's office, Tsunade was giving instructions to the little Toad left behind at Mount Myōboku.
My office door was suddenly opened.
The two good-for-nothings from Konoha walked in at that moment.
"Leave Naruto Uzumaki at Mount Myōboku!" Having just been fooled by Danzo, these two good-for-nothings now genuinely believe that leaving Naruto there is the best option.
Tsunade was completely bewildered. Why were you two old folks suddenly so concerned about Naruto?
When Naruto was starving and freezing, neither of you stood up for him.
Why do you two cause trouble the moment I let Naruto come back?
I didn't send you two old geezers to fight Pain.
An enraged Tsunade grabbed the clothes of the two advisors.
"How long are you two going to treat Naruto like a child?"
"He inherited Jiraiya's consciousness and grew stronger; now he is surpassing Jiraiya!"
These two old geezers have long since forgotten the true meaning of Shinobi.
Even the Konoha 1s from Naruto's generation are fighting for the present-day Konoha, and you two old guys are still living in the past.
Intimidated by Tsunade, they immediately abandoned any thought of persuading Tsunade.
That's what people are like—opportunists Danzo used them a little and they jumped right in. Now that they've encountered setbacks, of course they're giving up immediately.
No wonder even Danzo looked down on these two from the same period.
Looks like I'll have to step in again this time.
For Konoha!
While Tsunade went out to deal with the situation, Danzo had already sneaked into the Hokage's office.
"I must also hurry to Lord Fukasaku's place." Before he could finish speaking, a sharp blade pierced his heart.
"What a useless bunch, they were actually intimidated by Tsunade's few words."
Danzo once again expressed his disdain for his former comrades.
However, this means that Kurama (the Nine-Tails) will be unable to support Konoha. For Konoha's sake!