The Third Generation's Wrath

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Wiping the blood from the wound on his left shoulder, Minato Namikaze showed no sign of discouragement. Instead, he smiled happily at Uchiha Yue, saying, "Tsuki-kun, you've improved so quickly. I knew your strength was terrifying, but after actually fighting you, I realized how oppressive it was to fight you. Alright, Tsuki-kun, since I've lost, there's no need for me to stay here any longer."

Minato Namikaze slowly wiped the smile from his face, glanced at Uchiha Yue with considerable worry, and then said, "But, Tsuki-kun, I still hope you can calm down a little. I know that now that I've lost, I have to relay your message to the village's higher-ups. But as your friend, I hope you can control yourself, Tsuki-kun. Remember, you still have us as your friends. If things really get too difficult, don't try to be brave. You can always come back to the village and find us, understand?"

"Thank you, Minato- kun."

Even under such circumstances, hearing heartwarming words still lifted Uchiha Yue's spirits.

Recently, due to the pressure of his mother Minako being taken away by Kirigakure, Uchiha Yue has been in a state of confusion.

That state included anger, resentment, tension, and excitement...

In short, that state made Uchiha Yue even felt that he was not himself at all.

Now, with Minato Namikaze's comfort, Uchiha Yue felt his negative emotions diminishing. Moreover, Uchiha Yue believed that everything would be better after meeting Minato Namikaze. At least, he felt his search for his mother, Uchiha Yue, would become much smoother. Then, after waving goodbye to Minako, Uchiha Yue Uchiha Yue's Minato Namikaze disappeared from Minato Namikaze's sight.

Undoubtedly, Uchiha Yue, who disappeared in front of Minato Namikaze, went alone to challenge Kirigakure, one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages.

Meanwhile, Minato Namikaze, a close friend of Uchiha Yue, watched helplessly as Uchiha Yue disappeared, and could only touch the wound on his left arm and smile bitterly.

Immediately afterwards...

When Kushina Uzumaki and Choza Akimichi arrived at Minato Namikaze with the injured Inoichi Yamanaka, Kushina Uzumaki, seeing that Minato Namikaze was alone, focused her gaze on the wound on his left Minato Namikaze and asked, "Minato, you lost?"

"Yes, we lost!"

As soon as Kushina Uzumaki finished speaking, Minato Namikaze said without any hesitation, "Tsuki-kun is very strong. In our three-round exchange, I didn't win a single time. So, in the end, I agreed to Tsuki-kun's conditions and plan to return to the village and report this matter to the higher-ups, as he suggested. As for how the Third Hokage ultimately decides, that's no longer up to us."

"I only hope that Yuejun can live a good life."

"As a friend, I hope even more that Yuejun can rescue his mother and return to the village safely!"

"Well then, Minato, let's go back to the village!"

After listening to Minato Namikaze's words, Choza Akimichi sighed heavily, then slowly said, "Since our mission has failed, there's no need to stay in the Land of Water any longer. It's better to return to the village as soon as possible. However, Minato, I have a question. Your exchange with Light just now seemed to be just a test, not a real fight, right? If it were a true life-or-death battle, who do you think would ultimately emerge victorious?"

"Oh no, it could be Yuejun, it could be me!"

Upon hearing Choza Akimichi's question, Namikaze Minato Namikaze laughed heartily, and then, along with Kushina Uzumaki and the others, prepared to leave the Land of Water.

But...

The question that Choza Akimichi asked actually had an answer in the hearts of both Minato Namikaze and Uchiha Yue.

Because, even though Uchiha Yue and Minato Namikaze fought without restraint, giving it their all, their previous encounter wasn't a life-or-death battle. A true life-or-death battle involves far more factors, unlike the childish fight between Uchiha Yue and Minato Namikaze. However, even if either Minato Namikaze or Uchiha Yue an answer in their hearts, when someone actually asked Choza Akimichi Minato Namikaze question, neither of them could give that answer.

As for the reason why neither Uchiha Yue nor Minato Namikaze were willing to answer...

Even Uchiha Yue and Minato Namikaze didn't know how long this answer could last!

Next, it took Minato Namikaze, Kushina Uzumaki, and the others a full six days to bring Yamanaka Inoichi away from the Land of Water. During those six days, Uchiha Tsuki's reputation as a "Shura" had grown even stronger. Because, in that short period, another forty Kirigakure ninja had died at the hands of this "Shura." Of these, only six were likely Jonin-level ninja; the rest were either Chunin or Genin-level.

Even so, Asura's challenge to Kirigakure ignited the atmosphere throughout the Shinobi World.

At the same time, Kirigakure also began to take real action, dispatching Kirigakure troops to search for Asura within the Land of Water.

This signifies that the battle between Uchiha Yue and Kirigakure has officially begun!

Moreover, just as the battle between Uchiha Yue and Kirigakure officially began, Hatake Kakashi, who had been sent back by Minato Namikaze and the others, finally returned to Konoha. In Konoha, Hatake Kakashi did not forget the instructions of Minato Namikaze and the others. He first sought out Tsunade to learn about the situation at the border of the Land of Water, and then went to the Uchiha Clan to speak with the current Uchiha Clan head Uchiha Fugaku, about the matter.

However, what puzzled Hatake Kakashi was that neither Tsunade nor Uchiha Fugaku seemed particularly indifferent after hearing about the events at the Land of Water's border. But when Tsunade arrived at the Hatake Kakashi 'Hokage Office to discuss the matter with the Third Hokage, the usually amiable Third Hokage Uchiha Fugaku his teacup in front of Hatake Kakashi!

When Hatake Kakashi saw the Third Hokage smash his teacup, he could easily guess what the Third Hokage was thinking.

Without a doubt, the usually amiable Third Hokage was enraged—truly enraged!

However, Hatake Kakashi thought the Third Hokage was angry at Uchiha Yue, who had caused a major incident on the border of the Land of Water.

However, what truly angered the Third Hokage was not Uchiha Yue, but someone else entirely.

That person was the Third Hokage's old friend!

Shimura Danzō!