Spinning Ice Pop Inspired Whirlwind Jiraiya Dual Style Pill

The news of Hatake Sakumo's departure was suppressed, with the public told he was on a secret mission.

Konoha's White Fang was ostensibly the strongest force under the Hokage, and the departure of such a figure had immense repercussions.

At this moment, a fierce argument erupted in the Hokage Office over this matter.

"Designate Hatake Sakumo as an S-rank missing-nin! He knows too much intel. Deploy all of the Anbu to kill him!"

Shimura Danzō slammed the table and roared.

Sarutobi Hiruzen watched him silently, his gaze growing colder.

It wasn't just the two of them; the two senior advisors were also present. The Konoha Four Shin Gods were gathered.

Utatane Koharu spoke in a low voice, "Danzō is right. Hatake Sakumo knows too much. If he falls into the hands of another ninja village, it would be a disaster of epic proportions!"

Mitokado Homura remained silent, clearly indicating his stance.

Suppressing his anger, Sarutobi Hiruzen swept his gaze over the others, his voice hoarse.

"I trust Sakumo. He just needs to go out and clear his head."

"Hiruzen..."

"Let me be clearer!" Sarutobi Hiruzen looked indifferently at Shimura Danzō.

"If Sakumo defected, who would pursue him? Me, or Kushina?!"

"Or you, Shimura Danzō!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was furious. The entire incident stemmed from Danzō leaking that top-secret mission.

Normally, this kind of situation could be handled with a cold shoulder. Hatake Sakumo's loss to the village would be something he could make up for later.

After this incident, Hatake Sakumo had effectively lost any chance of competing for the Hokage position.

Because in Sarutobi Hiruzen's view, a true Hokage, when faced with a dilemma between a mission and a comrade, should sacrifice themselves to ensure the village's interests remain unharmed.

Both the Second Hokage and he had this resolve.

He did want his disciple to become Hokage, but he wouldn't frame Hatake Sakumo for it.

He was angry at Shimura Danzō, and also at Hatake Sakumo.

What was the big deal?

He was just criticized a few words, and it escalated to running away?

This was the village he had lived in since birth, and his son was still in the village!

Shimura Danzō was momentarily speechless.

They understood the strength of Konoha's White Fang all too well. If there was a standard above Jonin for Kage-level, Hatake Sakumo was absolutely a powerhouse at that tier.

Every Jonin was an elite of the village, but facing that Blade of the White Fang, they would become ordinary units.

Before the Yellow Flash appeared, Konoha's White Fang was the record holder for Jonin kills in the ninja world.

Shimura Danzō didn't believe he was weaker than Hatake Sakumo. If they were to fight, it would be a sixty-four split.

"This old man has a sixty percent chance of winning!"

However...

There was no need. This old man had more important things to do. The ninja world's situation was constantly changing. If Hiruzen made a mistake, this old man would have to step in to take charge.

After pondering for a moment, the first thing was not to back down. Shimura Danzō said in a deep voice:

"Then I'll hand over the spy missions from each village. Who do you think would be suitable?"

"After the handover is complete, I will personally pursue and kill Hatake Sakumo!"

Now it was Sarutobi Hiruzen's turn to fall silent.

He knew what Shimura Danzō had been doing, even if others didn't.

These were top-secret matters that even the other two advisors couldn't know!

Where else could he find such a willing and hardworking Black Glove like Shimura Danzō...

He sighed helplessly.

"Let's leave it at that for now. Kakashi is still in the village, and Sakumo wouldn't do anything to harm the village."

It wasn't as if there were no precedents. Jiraiya had stayed in the Land of Rain for several years.

At this moment, Mitokado Homura spoke.

"Jiraiya and Minato have returned. Minato has learned the Second Hokage's Flying Thunder God Technique. They might be able to pursue Hatake Sakumo."

Sarutobi Hiruzen gave him a displeased look. I've already decided the nature of this matter, and you're still talking about pursuit?

Are you having a problem with your reaction time?

"They just encountered the tailed beast from Iwagakure. Let them rest for a while." Sarutobi Hiruzen exhaled a thick plume of smoke.

"Speaking of which... Kagami Uchiha and Kakashi can be taught by Jiraiya and the others."

Speaking of Uchiha, Danzo's crisis radar went off.

"No!"

"Kakashi is one thing, but Kagami Uchiha is definitely not someone Jiraiya can teach!"

As if thinking that Sarutobi Hiruzen had taken the blame for him, which wasn't easy, Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice softened slightly.

"Danzō... When you hear this name, do you only hear Uchiha?"

"Kagami... That's the name of our comrade."

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu showed a trace of nostalgic daze, only Shimura Danzō remained unmoved.

"Kagami was influenced by the Second Hokage, and he's not Kagami's descendant, just an Uchiha with the same name."

Look at the wording, even though they were classmates, Shimura Danzō was unwilling to use the word "teach," but "influence."

One could imagine what kind of demonic image Uchiha held in his heart.

"We have to try. What if he, like Kagami, integrates into the village?" Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled kindly.

"Alright, it's almost lunchtime. You all have people preparing at home, so I won't keep you."

There were too many people here, so Shimura Danzō didn't perform his classic routine. He glared hatefully at Sarutobi Hiruzen and turned to leave.

If I were Hokage...

If I were chosen as Hokage, the Uchiha would definitely be tamed!

Second Hokage... Why didn't you choose me!

At that time... I was just a little bit short!

Danzō was still dwelling on the fact that he had been a step too late in offering himself, but if time rewound, and he had spoken up to cover the rear...

The Second Hokage might have had a chance to survive.

Konoha Training Ground.

Looking at the dilapidated ground, Jiraiya slowly approached.

"Controlling such a rapidly spinning Chakra ball is still too difficult."

Jiraiya leaned closer to Namikaze Minato in the pit.

"I heard before that it's easier to refine Chakra according to the direction of your hair whorl."

"If this jutsu..."

Namikaze Minato panted, giving a wry smile. "That's just a rumor, right?"

"Not necessarily. I refined my Chakra using a clockwise rotation... Let me see which way you're spinning..."

"Sigh... You have two swirls, one left and one right..."

"Forget it, let's take a break!"

Jiraiya took out a twin popsicle from his bag and broke it. "Which side do you want?"

"Either side is fine."

Suddenly, Namikaze Minato had an epiphany, and the hand he extended froze.

Either side... is fine!

Without bothering to eat the popsicle, Namikaze Minato quickly got up and began refining Chakra again.

If he refined it using either direction...

A faint blue glow shone in the air.

Jiraiya looked at the stable Chakra sphere in Minato's hands and couldn't help but sigh.

As expected... you are a true genius, Minato!

Namikaze Minato's face was full of joy.

"I've seen its prototype. I'll name it..."

"Spinning Ice Pop Inspired Whirlwind Jiraiya Dual Style Pill!"

"Except for naming talent."

Jiraiya shook his head and chuckled. "You rest for a bit then. The Third Hokage wants to see me about something."

"He said to bring a kid from the Uchiha clan, and Sakumo's son, to meet you later."

"Uchiha, huh..." Minato dispersed the Chakra sphere and smiled. "That clan is quite reserved. My previous Uchiha comrades weren't good at expressing their emotions."