Plans to Return

News of Shimura Danzō's death quickly spread throughout the Ninja World.

Danzō had made no shortage of enemies while he was alive, so some people were overjoyed to hear that he was dead.

Even in Konohagakure, there were many who resented Shimura Danzō. They simply did not dare show it openly.

As a result, the cause of Danzō's death became a mystery.

But at this very moment, Minato Namikaze knew the truth perfectly well.

"Are you certain An was the one who killed Shimura Danzō?"

That afternoon, in Konohagakure's Hokage Office.

Minato Namikaze wore a complicated expression, one hand supporting his forehead as he incredulously asked Hatake Ka...