Betrayal! Leaving Konoha!

Shiyu looked toward the speaker and saw that it was none other than the current head of the Uchiha Clan, the one-eyed Uchiha Masamune.

"Masamune, you are the head of the Uchiha Clan! Are you really going to abandon the Uchiha Clan?" Gray Fang immediately said, "Our Hatake Clan doesn't have many people to begin with. If I go, so be it, but what about you?"

Uchiha Masamune said, "No, the Uchiha Clan has been ostracized in Konoha for quite some time now. Danzo and the Third Hokage will both take action against the Uchiha sooner or later."

"Why not take this opportunity to betray Konoha and plan for development with you, Shiyu? I know my past actions were wrong. But I hope Shiyu won't reject me, the Uchiha, and won't reject me." Masamune's words were sincere.

Shiyu neither refused Masamune nor agreed; he was considering the pros and cons.

"I would like to ask, what about the Uchiha Clan who remain in Konoha?" Shiyu asked after a moment's thought.

"Whether I'm here or not is irrelevant. Fugaku will succeed as clan head, and they should still be able to preserve some Uchiha bloodline in Konoha. As for my branch, I'll entrust it all to you." Uchiha Masamune appeared very nonchalant, which was also a great opportunity for the Uchiha.

After careful consideration, Shiyu nodded.

"Alright! Masamune, since you're willing to follow me, I certainly won't let you down. We've cooperated before, and the past grudges have long been wiped clean. There's no need to bring up the past again." Shiyu had formally accepted Uchiha Masamune and the others.

Shiyu already had a guard of several dozen people, and now with the addition of several dozen Uchiha ninjas, his force has reached over a hundred.

"Shiyu, and the descendants of my Hatake Clan!" Gray Fang nodded to Shiyu naturally wouldn't refuse Hatake Sanyu (Gray Fang), who had once taught him swordsmanship.

"Alright! Lord Gray Fang, join me! I won't let you down!" Shiyu never expected that he had already gained such influence.

The Hatake Clan doesn't have many members, only a dozen or so, but these people are all close-combat experts, which has made Shiyu's power stronger once again.

Outside the tent, Kurenai was requesting the Hizashi.

"Teacher Hizashi, can I really not go with you?" Kurenai was also very sad. She had just met Shiyu and didn't expect to have to part ways with him.

"Kurenai, your identity is special. If you leave, it could even affect the Hyuga Clan," Hizashi earnestly advised.

"What's the point of staying in a village like this?" After learning about Shiyu's experiences, Kurenai was also disappointed with the village.

Hizashi remained silent. He couldn't make the decision for Kurenai. If Kurenai ultimately decided to leave with Shiyu, there was nothing Hizashi could do. However, he feared that this might bring trouble to Shiyu instead.

With tears streaming down her face, Kurenai said, "Alright, I won't leave. I'll go back to Konoha."

Kurenai was heartbroken, but she still made her choice. If she were to join Shiyu, Konoha might not only send troops to deal with Shiyu, but also make things difficult for Hyuga.

At that moment, Jiraiya and said, "Alright, it's about time. If you want to leave, leave now, otherwise, I won't be able to resist stopping you."

"Thank you Jiraiya." After Shiyu in gratitude, Shigure immediately led his nearly two hundred subordinates toward the Land of Rice.

"Kurenai didn't come? She must be afraid that seeing me would make her sad." Shiyu couldn't see Kurenai even with his sensory abilities, so he eventually gave up on taking her away.

"We'll meet again someday. Each of us carries our own destiny and responsibilities." Shiyu made up his mind and then headed north towards the battlefield Konoha Kumogakure.

Because the ninjas' abilities varied greatly, their progress was extremely slow.

Some ninjas were considered by Shiyu to be promising, but their current combat strength was not high. However, some were battle-hardened and had even reached the level of elite Jonin, such as Gray Fang Masamune, who were the ceiling of their own forces.

"It seems I have the people to rely on, but I still need to spend time training them, otherwise they'll be a liability in a fight." Shiyu nodded and continued forward.

A golden light swiftly streaked towards Shiyu.

"Flying Thunder God Technique!" The person appeared before everyone, startling the ninjas.

"Don't worry, it's Minato Namikaze," Shiyu reminded him.

The person standing before them was clearly the Yellow Flash of Konoha, Minato Namikaze.

Compared to when they last carried out the Lost Tower mission together, Minato's strength has improved, and he has matured considerably.

"Is this the Konoha hero who destroyed the Kannabi Bridge and repelled the Abby brothers?"

"Minato Namikaze! Sannin 'Jiraiya student? Could it be that he's regretting it and wants to stop us?"

"The Light of the Shinobi World Yellow Flash?"

Shiyu's subordinates were also speculating among themselves, wondering what Minato Namikaze had come for.

Seeing Minato's flustered appearance, Shiyu guessed that Minato might be upset about something else?

"Teacher Shiyu! I can't believe I've run into you! What are you doing here? I thought it was Kumogakure launching a surprise attack!" Minato exclaimed.

"The Kumogakure Village has already retreated," said Uchiha Masamune.

"The Third Raikage and the Two-Tails were both defeated by Lord Shiyu, which is why we are safe and sound," Gray Fang explained.

"Ha! It's great to have subordinates! I don't even have to say a word!" Shiyu was secretly pleased.

Minato Namikaze sensed something was wrong.

"The Kumogakure? But why are you heading north? That's not Konoha!" Minato was very perceptive and knew that things weren't that simple.

"What should we do?" Gray Fang Masamune turned their gazes to Shiyu.

Shiyu was also speechless. Why did Minato Namikaze have to come at this time of year?

"Minato, I can't explain it to you, but we've decided to leave Konoha." Shiyu knew Minato was a meticulous person, so it was better to tell him directly than to deceive him.

"What!?" Minato nodded. "Are you serious, Gray Fang-sama? And Uchiha Clan Head Masamune- sama? Lord Shiyu, you're the Third Hokage's beloved student!"

Shiyu shook his head and said, "Minato, what you see is too superficial. Even if you become Hokage, there are some things you are powerless to change. Why not just focus on what you're supposed to do? I don't want to fight you."

"Lord Shiyu, I want to give it a try, so at least I won't regret it." Minato took out Kunai with the Flying Thunder God Formula inscribed on it, his eyes filled with determination.

Shiyu shook her head and said, "Fine, since you insist on fighting me, I'll fight you then."

"Thank you!" Minato said earnestly, because he had fought alongside Shiyu before and knew Shiyu's strength well.

Minato quickly threw the Flying Thunder God Formula around him.

Shiyu waved his hand, and his men cleared a space for the two to fight.

"Let's begin, Minato."