Konoha Has So Many Handsome Men

Ignoring the wailing in Nara Shikamaru's heart outside.

Minato, equipped with the Rinnegan, found Hiruko.

After sharing his suspicions with the other party, Hiruko the Rinnegan handed to him by Minato and carefully examined it in a container.

"I will go and report this to the Lord Hokage."

Seeing that Hiruko had already gotten into work mode, Minato Namikaze didn't linger and prepared to go outside to Flying Thunder God Technique to get to the Hokage's Office.

"No need for that, Minato."

Hiruko to Shisui gate.

Minato, who had been stopped, looked at Hiruko with a puzzled expression, only to see Hiruko walk unhurriedly to a black device, dial the numbers on it, and then pick up the microphone.

"Hello, yes, this is Hiruko. I have an important report to make..."

"This is..."

Seeing that Hiruko had put the microphone down again, Minato finally spoke up to ask a question.

"This is a telephone, a communication tool that nobles like to use. I've studied it and decided to use it as a communication tool between the village's higher-ups."

Hiruko briefly explained how this communication tool works.

The high technology in the Daimyo's Mansion was more extensive than I had imagined, but these things were all used as playthings for the nobles' amusement.

Those pleasure-seeking fools have no idea of the strategic value of these tools.

Research Bureau, Mei Terumi, led by Nara Shikamaru, reluctantly left the Research Bureau and headed towards the next location.

Just as she was marveling at how many handsome men there were in Konoha, several more dashing figures walked past her.

"Fourth Generation- sama."

Nara Shikamaru Otome immediately straightened up, abandoning his lazy demeanor, and bowed to Sakumo who was walking towards him.

Behind the other party followed Nara Shikaku and Uchiha Itachi. When Nara Shikaku saw Mei Terumi, he immediately realized something, walked to Sakumo's side, and whispered something.

"Yes, thank you for your hard work, Ellipse. This must be the envoy from Kirigakure."

Sakumo nodded in the direction of Mei Terumi, a gentle smile on his face.

"Indeed, Fourth Generation."

Mei Terumi bowed in response to Sakumo's kindness.

In her heart, she began to roar again: Why are the male ninjas of Konoha so handsome? Putting aside Shikaku, that young man who looks like Uchiha completely overshadows Mangetsu!

Following suit, Ringo Ameyuri awkwardly bent over, revealing the Lightning Blade on her back.

"Yes, I hope you have a pleasant life in Konoha."

Sakumo glanced at the Lightning Blade behind Ringo Ameyuri, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes before quickly disappearing.

Then, with several people watching, Hatake Sakumo led the two away, striding towards the Research Bureau.

"That little girl, at such a young age, has already become Seven Ninja Swordsmen the Mist. It seems that with the rise of the Fourth Mizukage, talent in Kirigakure is beginning to emerge in abundance."

Sakumo recalled his infiltration of Kirigakure. At that time, although Kirigakure had produced many skilled fighters under the Blood Mist Policy, most of them had a strange madness in their eyes.

During that period, the Mist Ninja completely disregarded the lives of their comrades, treating those weaker than themselves as expendable resources. Teamwork was virtually nonexistent, and every battle was a display of individual ability.

"That's Ringo Ameyuri, she once came to Konoha to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams."

Nara Shikaku recognized the other person and introduced him to Sakumo.

"It's just some reflection."

Sakumo shook his head, no longer continuing the topic.

The group quickly arrived at Hiruko's laboratory.

"Is this the Rinnegan?"

Seeing the two eyeballs floating in the petri dish, Sakumo walked over and examined them closely.

The Rinnegan, the eyes of a sage, is a powerful Dojutsu said to belong to the Sage of Six Paths. Why would it appear here?

"What exactly is going on, Minato- san?"

Nara Shikaku asked Minato, who Hiruko on the phone, these were the eyes that Minato had brought back.

Without hesitation, Minato immediately escorted the supplies to Sunagakure. Then he received a request for assistance from the Internal Affairs Department, saying that there might be a mysterious figure invading the border of the Land of Wind. He rushed to the scene and recounted what he saw Black Zetsu fleeing there.

"So, the guy who possessed the Rinnegan has been sealed away by you and is now in Aburame Ryoma's hands?"

Nara Shikaku pieced together the general outline of the matter.

Upon hearing that Aburame Ryoma already knew about this, Sakumo's expression changed slightly.

"Yes, Shikaku- san."

Minato nodded, confirming the situation.

Shikaku also somewhat moved. Since Aburame Ryoma knew about it, it meant that Danzo also knew about it.

That guy will probably be interested in the Rinnegan...

No, they will definitely have designs on the Rinnegan.

"Can we confirm now that this is the Rinnegan?"

Uchiha Itachi suddenly spoke.

"Currently being confirmed, but based on its appearance, it's highly likely that this is the Rinnegan."

When asked by Uchiha Itachi, Hiruko gave her own assessment.

"In that case, Fourth Generation, I think we should immediately inform the Lord Third. This matter needs to be carefully discussed by the higher-ups."

Uchiha Itachi's words made the others present react immediately, especially Nara Shikaku, who gave him an approving look.

This kid actually knows how to use the Third Hokage to suppress Danzo; no wonder he was trained by the Fifth Generation...

He truly is Fugaku's fine son; he is exceptionally gifted.

I'm having dinner with my best buddies tomorrow, so I need to take a day off.