The illusionary ninja Minato wanted to invite was the Leaf's Foremost Illusionist—Yūhi Shinkō.
After all, this time they might run into an enemy with the Sharingan, so of course Minato had to plan ahead.
The ones most resistant to the Uchiha's Sharingan were illusion specialist ninja.
Minato did not feel at ease bringing along a Uchiha ninja, so he could only go invite the village's Outstanding Illusionary Jonin.
Kurenai said, "Father went to the Stone Village to deliver intelligence."
Minato scratched his head, somewhat disappointed. It was a pity Yūhi Shinkō was not here.
But it was not a major problem. Minato already had experience fighting the Sharingan. As long as he did not look into their eyes, it would be fine.
With his speed, he could end the battle very quickly.
If he ran into Madara Uchiha—forget he said anything.
Kurenai suddenly took an interest. Kurenai stepped forward and said, "Senior Minato's team is short a genjutsu user?"
Minato nodded. "This mission is related to Madara Uchiha. We may run into the Sharingan."
Kurenai clenched her fists, then bent at the waist toward Minato and pleaded directly, "I'm an illusion specialist ninja. Please take me with you, Senior Minato!"
"Well..."
Minato hesitated. It was not that he looked down on Kurenai. Fine, he did look down on Kurenai.
Kurenai was only a Chunin. Last time, Ryobu had controlled her with a single glance, turning her into Yūhi Shinkō's little padded jacket full of holes. How could Minato trust Kurenai after that?
Besides, this was an S-rank Mission where they could run into Madara Uchiha at any moment.
Demonic Illusion: Tree Binding Death!
Kurenai quietly formed a hand seal. In the next instant, while Minato was dazed, a great tree wrapped around him. His mind was clear, but his whole