The Battle for the Nine-Tails (3)

Minato Namikaze's face turned ashen after sharing the memories. He looked at Naruto Uzumaki, who was curled up in the corner with blood-red eyes, and felt as if a thousand-pound boulder had slammed into his heart.

Immediately after, his gaze darkened: "Kurama, lend me a bit of your power. I am asking you as a favor, will you?" Having said this, Minato Namikaze bowed his head.

Kurama grew interested: "Oh? So you intend to take action yourself? Using your son's body? To move against the village?"

"Not against the village, but against Root," Minato Namikaze said coldly.

"Fine, I also want to see just how strong you, the Yellow Flash, really are." Kurama was a thrill-seeker; since escape was hopeless, he might as well find a way to create some entertainment!

He drew a mass of red chakra from within his body, which drifted slowly toward Minato Namikaze before merging into him.

Minato Namikaze's figure became completely solid, and even the robes behind him began to flutter in the wind.

He walked up to Naruto Uzumaki and spoke: "Naruto, I'm sorry. When this is over, I will tell you everything. You are no demon fox; you are the son of a hero."

With that, Minato Namikaze took control of his son's body, successfully possessing him in an instant.

In reality, the whiskers on Naruto Uzumaki's face faded away, leaving his small face smooth and handsome. His hair even grew significantly, making him look even more like Minato Namikaze. Hearing the voice outside: "Chidori!"

The corners of his mouth lifted. Is that Kakashi? That kid has grown up, hasn't he? He then closed his eyes to sense the number of people nearby.

Opening his eyes, he let out a cold laugh: "Old dog Shimura Danzō, I respected you as a senior and tolerated much of your behavior, but I never imagined you would mobilize a hundred Root ninja just to snatch my son. Very well!"

Minato Namikaze kicked the door open. This action startled Uchiha Itachi and Hatake Kakashi; their pupils contracted—how did Naruto get out!

Hatake Kakashi frowned. At this moment, the aura emanating from Naruto Uzumaki and his appearance seemed somewhat off.

"Kakashi, long time no see. You've grown quite a bit," Minato Namikaze said calmly.

Hearing that voice, Kakashi was struck as if by lightning: "Teacher!"

Minato Namikaze nodded with a smile, then looked at Uchiha Itachi: "You must be Fugaku's son, right? Your profile is exactly like your father's, though your features resemble your mother's. Not bad, a handsome lad."

"Are you... the Fourth Hokage?" Uchiha Itachi was puzzled. Didn't the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, die during the Nine-Tails Incident? How could he possess Naruto Uzumaki now!

"That is a long story. Besides, there are two other little ones. Have you hidden long enough? If you're done hiding, come out and help me protect Naruto's home," Minato Namikaze smiled.

Uchiha Izuna and Uchiha Shisui exchanged a glance, then appeared from the corner beside Minato Namikaze.

"The Uchiha Clan has truly produced many talents in this generation. Three pairs of Mangekyō," Minato Namikaze laughed.

This caused Uchiha Izuna and the others to feel a jolt of alarm, and they assumed a defensive stance.

"You don't need to be so tense. Kurama told me about the actions of Sarutobi Hiruzen and the other high-ranking officials. I know I entrusted the village to the wrong people, and for that, I am deeply disappointed. As for the thoughts of you three and the Uchiha, I support them."

"Kakashi, you are my student. When your teacher's wife was alive, she took good care of you. How have you been looking after Naruto all these years?" Minato Namikaze's tone was complex.

"Teacher, I..." Kakashi's face turned pale, and he stopped mid-sentence.

"I know, you have your hidden difficulties and your own ideas. I understand. But now, can I ask you as a father—no, as a teacher—to protect Naruto during this time? This state of mine won't last long."

Minato Namikaze bowed to Kakashi. Kakashi felt a lump in his throat; he knelt on the ground and kowtowed to his teacher, Minato Namikaze: "I'm sorry, Master. I was wrong."

Minato Namikaze sighed, helped him up, and then looked at the three Uchiha: "Do you have any kunai?"

Kakashi realized something and pulled many Flying Thunder God kunai from his ninja tool pouch, handing them to Minato Namikaze.

"I didn't expect you, kid, to have hidden so many of my relics!" Minato Namikaze shook his head and took them.

"Now, let me show you the strength of the Yellow Flash," Minato Namikaze smiled slightly.

The next moment, he looked at a Root ninja charging toward him and threw a Flying Thunder God kunai.

The Root ninja dodged it with an aerial twist, a look of mockery in his eyes: "Brat, you can't even throw a kunai straight; you really are trash! I advise you to surrender immediately, otherwise..."

Before he could finish, Minato Namikaze vanished from his spot, leaving the Root ninja stunned. Suddenly, a force pushed him from behind.

"Rasengan." A small Rasengan appeared in Minato Namikaze's hand, and he pressed the man into the ground from the third-story height, grinding him against it.

Suddenly, a crack sound rang out!

The Root ninja was instantly paralyzed, losing control of his bowels.

Minato Namikaze had broken a Root elite ninja's spine in one move! This scene made everyone present gasp. This little kid wasn't even a ninja yet, and he could do this!

A monster! An absolute monster!

Shimura Danzō's mouth curled upward: "Naruto Uzumaki, do you know that harming village ninja is equivalent to treason! Your current actions are already leading you astray!"

"However, I pity that you have been without parents since childhood and lacked proper upbringing, so it is inevitable that you would make mistakes. As long as you are willing to follow me and join my Root, I will not only refrain from pursuing this, but I will also promote you."

"Do not ruin yourself!" Shimura Danzō felt victory was in his grasp. Naruto Uzumaki was now completely surrounded. A little brat—even one with a few tricks—could handle one or two, but could he really handle over a hundred?

"Heh!" Minato Namikaze smiled faintly, then threw out many kunai engraved with the Sword of Shinobi Love.

The crowd was stunned; they seemed somewhat familiar!

The next moment, Naruto Uzumaki's voice vanished, followed by flashes of golden light. Every time it flickered, one or two people would scream.

Shimura Danzō's face changed as he recalled this scene: "Yellow Flash! Flying Thunder God! Naruto, you actually dared to hide and learn the ninjutsu from the sealing scroll!"

"Stop! Stop immediately! These are the foundations of Konoha, the strength of Konoha! Could it be that you really intend to move against the people of the village? To wipe them all out!" Shimura Danzō watched with heartache as more than thirty people had already fallen.

Minato Namikaze stopped and looked at him calmly: "Bring Sarutobi Hiruzen to see me! Otherwise, I will slaughter every single ninja here who participated in this!"