Interesting...

Likewise, Minato Namikaze foresaw that his three junior disciples, Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan, would inevitably stand in Shimura Danzō's way!

Given Shimura Danzō's style of action and abilities, the three of them were likely in grave danger!

After some thought, Minato Namikaze reached into his waist pouch, took out several special kunai, and handed them to Uchiha Jin.

"Jin, I know it isn't appropriate for me to appear over there at a time like this, but I still want to do my part!"

"Not only because the three of them are Jiraiya-sensei's disciples, but also because I want to stop Elder Danzo's actions!"

Minato Namikaze understood that this was the critical period of his campaign for the Hokage position. If he rashly left the camp and went to the Land of Rain, it could very well lead to unexpected complications!

But having learned of this and doing nothing made it difficult for Minato Namikaze to feel at ease!

More importantly, Shimura Danzō was no simple man!

Shimura Danzō was not only the Second Hokage's direct disciple, but had also been tempered by war. For decades, he had taken root in Konoha's shadows, absorbing who knew how many nutrients. His foundation was unfathomable!

And this time, Shimura Danzō had not come alone. He had brought Root's elite ninja with him. Minato Namikaze feared that even Uchiha Jin might be unable to cope!

To guard against the worst, Minato Namikaze gave Uchiha Jin several special kunai so Jin could call him over to help at any time!

In Minato Namikaze's eyes, Uchiha Jin was far more important than the Hokage position!

If he could save Uchiha Jin's life at the critical moment, then even exposing his whereabouts and losing the Hokage position would be worth it!

Uchiha Jin understood Minato Namikaze's intentions. Though he had no plans to use them, he still accepted the special kunai Minato Namikaze handed over!

"All right, I've already delayed here long enough. Farewell, then!"

"I'll leave A and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki to you!"

As Uchiha Jin spoke, he rose to his feet, intending to take his leave.

Minato Namikaze nodded. "Don't worry, I'll handle things here! Once we return to camp, I'll ask Mitsuki to alter their memories. Your whereabouts won't be exposed!"

Mitsuki's full name was Yamanaka Mitsuki. He was an outstanding member of the Yamanaka Clan, skilled in soul-based forbidden techniques. He could read, alter, and erase a target's memories, and was also one of Minato Namikaze's followers!

However, Yamanaka Mitsuki was not skilled at head-on combat, so he normally did not accompany Minato Squad on missions!

The reason Uchiha Jin had never mentioned anything about covering his tracks was because he trusted Minato Namikaze to handle the wrap-up!

"Gentlemen, then we'll meet again in Konoha!"

Uchiha Jin smiled and waved to Inuzuka Agito, Akamichi Chodo, and the others. With a flash, he vanished from where he stood!

Minato Namikaze stared blankly in the direction Uchiha Jin had departed. Only now did a trace of worry appear in his eyes!

Seeing this, Inuzuka Agito stepped forward and patted Minato Namikaze on the shoulder. "Minato, you know Jin's strength!"

"Honestly, if it came down to a head-on fight, I don't think even you could take him down!"

"So there's really nothing to worry about!"

Akamichi Chodo also spoke up. "Aside from his strength, Jin's intelligence is also top-notch. I believe he wouldn't do anything he wasn't confident about!"

"I really was worrying too much!" Minato Namikaze said with a laugh, shaking his head. "Take the two of them with us, dispose of the other Cloud Ninja corpses, and let's go!"

Meanwhile, a figure clad in a cloak and wearing a cat-faced mask, every inch of his body tightly concealed, had quietly arrived at the Land of Fire Daimyo Manor.

Looking at the bustling, prosperous Daimyo Manor, crowded with streams of people and bearing no trace of war, the Cloaked Person sighed softly, concealed himself, and silently waited for the right moment!

It was not until the sun set and night fell that the Cloaked Person revealed himself and headed toward the Royal Palace.

The moment he arrived outside the Royal Palace, the Cloaked Person heard decadent music drifting from within!

The Cloaked Person frowned slightly. Two scarlet points flashed in the eyes beneath his mask, making him seem especially sinister!

"Two to the east, three to the north, two to the south... all Jonin-level experts! Hmm... a Sensory Barrier?!"

With a simple sweep of his gaze, the Cloaked Person saw every member of the Royal Palace's Defense Force clearly!

The Cloaked Person flashed, becoming an afterimage! He easily avoided every guard and infiltrated the Daimyo of the Land of Fire's bedchamber without attracting anyone's notice!

Several hours later, the bright moon hung high in the sky. The singing and dancing from the banquet hall finally came to an end, and the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, looking thoroughly drunk, returned to his bedchamber with the support of several attendants.

After some time, the attendants helped the Daimyo settle down to rest. Two remained on guard in the bedchamber while the rest filed out.

Once the footsteps had faded, the Cloaked Person, who had been hiding within the bedchamber all along, flashed forward. One of the attendants left on watch let out a muffled groan, crumpling to the floor unconscious!

"Who goes there?!"

Almost at the same moment, two figures vaulted in from outside the bedchamber, positioning themselves before the Daimyo's bed and warily watching the Cloaked Person standing in the center of the room without making another move!

"Who are you, Your Excellency, and why have you broken into the Royal Palace at night?!"

One of the two figures, a bald monk, frowned deeply as he questioned the Cloaked Person!

But that was all he did!

This Cloaked Person's strength was unfathomable. He had actually infiltrated the Daimyo's bedchamber without making a sound!

The two men had broken out in cold sweat! If the Cloaked Person had not deliberately made a sound, they would never have realized that someone like this had been lurking right beside them!

Fortunately, the Cloaked Person did not seem hostile and had revealed himself on his own. Otherwise, neither of them could have escaped blame!

Faced with the Bald Monk's questioning, the Cloaked Person had no intention of answering. He merely stared fixedly at the Daimyo lying on the bed!

"All right, Kazuma, Chiriku, stand down!"

At some point, the Daimyo lying on the bed had already sat up. Though his face still retained a slight flush, his gaze was exceptionally clear as he spoke to the two men guarding the bedside.

Clearly, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, who spent his days lost in Drunken Dreams and Death and knew only how to indulge himself, was not as simple as he appeared!

Kazuma and Chiriku exchanged a glance. Both took a step back, yet neither relaxed his guard.

The Daimyo said nothing about this. Looking at the Cloaked Person, he asked, "What brings Your Excellency here so late at night? So long as the request is not excessive, I will do my best to satisfy it!"

At those words, the Cloaked Person raised a hand and pulled down his hood. He then removed his mask and bowed to the Daimyo. "Uchiha Shisui pays his respects to the Daimyo!"

"Uchiha?!"

The Daimyo and the other two were all startled, their expressions uncertain and suspicious!

Uchiha Shisui said nothing. He merely raised his head, revealing the scarlet Three-Tomoe Sharingan in his eye sockets!

"Interesting..."

Having confirmed Uchiha Shisui's identity, a faint ripple stirred in the Daimyo's eyes, and an intrigued look appeared on his face!