Sakumo Hatake revealed everything he knew, and the room fell deathly silent.
If it could greatly enhance a ninja's strength, quite a few desperate rogue ninjas would likely pledge themselves to Muzan in pursuit of power, forming a terrifying force.
Even Minato Namikaze frowned deeply. If this continued and the other side gained more followers, let alone bringing him back to Konoha, Minato Namikaze might have to make certain compromises by then.
"From what we currently know, he only has two powerful people by his side. This is the best time to capture him."
"Master Jiraiya, Mr. Sakumo, please act quickly and bring Muzan to justice!"
Unfortunately, just after those words were spoken, a ninja knocked at the door. After being allowed in, he presented a letter. Once Minato Namikaze finished reading it, he could not help but reveal a bitter smile.
"It seems we went too far this time. Master Jiraiya, please have a look."
It described what had happened at Mukawa's residence. He had just become a lord when he was attacked by ninjas—most importantly, Jiraiya had been involved. Now Mukawa had reported the matter to the daimyo, and combined with the arson at his own residence, also caused by ninjas, both old and new grievances had been pinned on Konoha.
With a single letter, an order was issued directly forbidding ninjas from invading. Now they could no longer openly investigate Muzan's whereabouts.
While everyone wore helpless bitter smiles, one person's eyes held a trace of delight.
It was Danzo, seated in the corner. Ever since Minato Namikaze had become Hokage and the Third had stepped down, Danzo's own position had also been affected.
Knowing Danzo's character, they understood that as the darkness of the Shinobi World, Konoha needed Root to handle certain dirty matters. But they could