"Minato Namikaze, the Third Hokage must be brought back."
Mitokado Homura wore a troubled expression. He had never expected such a major accident during this rescue mission. Although Jiraiya had been rescued, the Third Hokage had remained in Dawn Hidden Village. Upon hearing the news, the two men were immediately thrown into panic and rushed to the Hokage's Office, hoping Minato Namikaze would organize another rescue operation.
However, Minato Namikaze's face was pale, and he coughed from time to time. The medical ninja treated him, but unfortunately, they could not find the cause.
Coupled with Uchiha Yuu's reputation as the poison ninja, many suspected that Minato Namikaze had been contaminated by his deadly poison during the rescue of Jiraiya, which was why he had kept coughing.
He used his injured condition as an excuse to turn down the many ninja who wanted to rescue the Third Hokage.
Yet when facing the two elders, Minato Namikaze did not directly refuse. Instead, he spoke with a grave expression.
"Two Hokage advisors, we have already paid a great price in this rescue operation. My body has been injured, and some of the ninja are still at the battlefield. It is very difficult to organize an effective rescue operation now."
Minato Namikaze's voice carried a trace of helplessness. Everyone had returned except for the Third Hokage. Those at the center of power could not help but read more into the matter.
"I will definitely rescue Lord Third, but during this period, I also need to consider the changes on the battlefield. The two Hokage advisors are too old, and you have exhausted yourselves these past days. I intend to have Hyuga Reiko and Nawaki temporarily take over your duties and assist me in handling the village's affairs."
He was not someone who hesitated. Since