An Excellent Excuse, Two Months Later, the World is Turned Upside Down!

As Shimura Danzō's voice fell, the other ninja turned their gazes toward him one after another.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi wore a look of confusion.

Having grown up alongside him, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew his childhood companion all too well.

What other tricks could Shimura Danzō possibly have up his sleeve?

Shimura Danzō ignored those who questioned him and looked out the window.

The next moment, a flash of gold appeared abruptly.

Once everyone saw the figure clearly, they stared at Minato Namikaze with expressions of shock, as if they had seen a ghost.

Yes, quite literally.

Minato Namikaze had been dead for many years; how could he possibly still be alive?

"You... impossible, the Fourth Hokage died while suppressing the Nine-Tails..."

"Are you trying to fool us with a Transformation Jutsu, Danzō!"

The members of the Uchiha Clan simply did not believe it.

The Nara Clan, always known for their high intelligence, felt that something was amiss.

Shikamaru Nara looked at Minato Namikaze's expression, which was identical to the one he had in the past, first with shock and uncertainty, then with confusion.

Why were there so many cracks on his face?

Unlike the speculations of the Nara Clan, Hiruzen Sarutobi recognized the technique at a glance as that of the Second Hokage.

The Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu!

"Danzō... how could you..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Shimura Danzō, his expression dark and unsettled.

A technique like this should not exist; it was a desecration of the dead.

Furthermore, given Shimura Danzō's learning ability, he should not have been able to master such a jutsu.

"Long time no see, Third Hokage."

Minato Namikaze sighed, breaking the stifling atmosphere first.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded silently, at a loss for how to face this resurrected Minato.

In his heart, he had supported Minato to be