At this, Darui stood up, his expression turning stern. "The Hyuga Clan is different. According to all the information we've gathered, the Hyuga Clan is a faction that places Konoha above all else. They will definitely prioritize what benefits Konoha and what harms it. If we provoke the Uchiha Clan, they won't care about Konoha's interests at all and will certainly retaliate against us. But if it's the Hyuga Clan, once their clan hesitates, the outcome will be completely different!"
The Fourth Raikage looked toward Dodai, who nodded slightly. "That's right. The Uchiha Clan has never truly integrated into Konoha. There is no need for us to ignite conflict with such an incompatible clan. Targeting the Hyuga Clan may be better. Then, we can turn around and accuse Konoha. Given the current circumstances, Konoha's ninjas will definitely make concessions to us!"
"Then proceed according to this plan!"
As the Fourth Raikage spoke, clenching his fist, he turned to look at the village amid the sea of clouds and murmured regretfully, "We will never have any dealings again, Yellow Flash Minato Namikaze!"
Inside the secret chamber, Mingye flipped through books as he studied the ninjutsu he had created. A figure appeared behind him—it was his elder brother, Izuna. Mingye turned around, smiled, and teased, "Why are you back?"
Spreading his hands, Izuna, whose face practically screamed that he was bored, asked Mingye, "How much longer do I have to pretend to be Shimura Danzō?"
Mingye closed the book and replied, "Perhaps another dozen years or so!"
Covering his face and shaking his head, Izuna felt deeply uncomfortable with this false life—assuming another identity and doing things he did not want to do. Yet he still had to follow Mingye's wishes and help his younger brother better control Konoha's current situation. Thinking