Why Did Minato Namikaze Get the Wrong Idea Too?

When Minato Namikaze arrived, he saw that Meikyō was using Medical Ninjutsu to treat Nohara Rin, so he stood aside and, together with Kakashi and Uchiha Obito, became vigilant.

Another ten minutes or so passed.

Meikyō finally released his hands, and the sage mask on his face slowly dissipated as his Senjutsu Chakra was exhausted.

On the ground, Nohara Rin still lay there, her eyes closed.

"Lin... why... isn't she awake yet?"

Uchiha Obito looked anxiously at Uchiha Meikyō.

He had a very bad feeling.

"Obito, watch out, Rin is still breathing, she'll be alright!"

Kakashi, having regained his composure, restrained the agitated Uchiha Obito.

"Because the treatment was timely, her life was saved. However, as a price, she will probably lose about five years of her lifespan. After she recovers, she will need to be sent back to Konoha Hospital to undergo surgery to implant a defibrillator. She may need about a year to recover and will be unable to perform ninja missions during this period."

"As for when she will wake up, because she just experienced a life-threatening situation, her brain has temporarily entered a protective coma. It will take some time before she wakes up, so we should let her rest well first."

The other three people in the room breathed a sigh of relief.

So at least Nohara Rin's life was saved, even with some side effects.

For a twelve-year-old ninja, the next few years will be the golden period for the fastest growth of strength in his life. Being delayed by at least a year will definitely affect his future strength, but it is already extremely difficult to save his life.

"Thank goodness for you, Meikyō, otherwise, I really wouldn't know how to face Obito and Kakashi."

Minato Namikaze patted Uchiha Obito on the shoulder and looked at Meikyō with gratitude.

"Minato-sensei, Teacher Meikyō just said... Rin suffered this because those people targeted me."

Uchiha Obito lowered his head and looked at Nohara Rin.

Minato Namikaze and Kakashi both turned their gazes toward the Meikyō.

"Yes, because I just saw that there was a Cursed Mark on Lin's heart, a very profound Cursed Mark, which was removed after being pierced by the White Fang Dagger."

Uchiha Obito clenched his fists, making a cracking sound.

"Who... who was the bastard who did this to Lin? I absolutely, absolutely cannot forgive him!"

Meikyō then demonstrated the Cursed Mark to Minato Namikaze on the spot, imprinting the part he saw on the ground with his finger.

"Some of the sealing incantations here are ones that even I can't recognize. However, there are a few incantations that the Uchiha Clan has discovered in history. They are not very useful in normal times, but when combined with the Sharingan, they can be used to input some thoughts into the enemy's subconscious to manipulate them to a certain extent. They are generally used in conjunction with Genjutsu to interrogate stubborn spies, but the difficulty is extremely high."

At this point, Meikyō paused again.

"At least among the current Uchiha Clan, only I have the skill in Sealing Technique to use this incantation. Even Clan Chief Fugaku and the other elders cannot do it, and they may not even recognize such an unorthodox incantation."

Minato Namikaze squatted down to the side with a solemn expression, carefully observing the incantation on the ground.

"This shows that the enemy has a deep understanding of the Uchiha Clan. Since this technique is currently only mastered by you within the Uchiha Clan, it means that the other party is likely also a member of the Uchiha Clan. Meikyō, I wonder what level one needs to reach within the Uchiha Clan to access this kind of seal?"

"Aside from some forbidden techniques that might cause significant problems, including my Mirror Body Flicker Technique, most of the clan's Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, and Sealing Technique are actually accessible to Uchiha who have awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan. However, I can confirm that it won't be any Uchiha I know in the clan, because I am very familiar with their abilities."

At this point, Meikyō deliberately steered the conversation.

"Minato, you must have noticed it too, right? Obito's eyes have changed. He has awakened the same eyes as me and Fugaku."

Minato Namikaze nodded.

"What are you trying to say, Meikyō?"

"The fact that they were so certain Obito could awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan shows that they have a deep understanding of the Uchiha Clan. Furthermore, their belief that they can control an Uchiha with the Mangekyō Sharingan suggests that they are confident in their own power, which is no less than that of the Mangekyō Sharingan, or perhaps they themselves are an Uchiha who has awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan..."

Minato Namikaze pressed down on Meikyō's shoulder, stopping him from speaking.

"Meikyō, I think I know who the other party is."

Minato Namikaze lowered his eyes and spoke with a somewhat complicated expression.

Ah?

You guessed it was Uchiha Madara so quickly?

"Since the village was founded, the only Uchiha who has a traceable history of awakening the Sharingan and betraying the village is Uchiha Madara."

Ah yes, yes, yes!

It's him, it's him!

Meikyō nodded repeatedly.

"But Uchiha Madara was defeated by the First Hokage long ago and died in front of the First Hokage. Even if he hadn't died, after so many years, he should be an old man in his eighties or nineties. It's unlikely that he's still alive, and it's even less likely that he would still have the ability to do these things while he's still alive."

Ah?

"Wait, Minato." Meikyō reached out her hand to Minato.

"No need to say anything, Meikyō. I believe it wasn't you, nor was it Fugaku or the Uchiha from other villages who did these things."

Minato Namikaze looked firmly at Meikyō, then glanced at Uchiha Obito, who was standing beside Nohara Rin, casually talking to Kakashi.

"As one of the founders of the village, the Uchiha Clan demonstrated their loyalty through their actions. Even though they had conflicts with the village's former leaders, not a single Uchiha defected with Madara. In the Ninja World, there has never been a Konoha Rogue Ninja from the Uchiha since then."

"At least the Uchiha I know, whether it's you, Meikyō, or Obito, are all excellent Uchiha who care about their comrades in the village."

At this Minato Namikaze turned his gaze to Meikyō.

"However, within the village, there is a person who knows the Uchiha Clan very well. Just as you said, he claims to have strength no less than the Mangekyō Sharingan, harbors deep hostility towards the Uchiha, and desires to take the Uchiha Clan's powerful strength for his own use."

Minato Namikaze let out a long sigh.

"Most importantly, he is the only person I know in the village who would turn against his comrades, especially members of the Uchiha Clan. Meikyō, you know, back when the Land of Rain incident happened, I also had doubts about how such important S-rank mission information could be leaked so accurately. So after that, I launched a secret investigation. The mastermind behind it was actually the Hokage Advisor, Shimura Danzō."

"I'm sorry, but before, for the sake of the village's internal unity, and because Dan-senpai and Lady Tsunade may have sensed something and were engaged in a power struggle with Danzo, which led to Danzo being temporarily removed from his position Root leader of Root, I chose to keep it a secret and didn't tell you about it."

Minato Namikaze's face showed deep shame.

This is actually one of the reasons why he reacted so strongly to the Uchiha Setsuna incident.

At the time, besides wanting to seek justice for the other villagers, he also wanted to help his friend get back what was rightfully his.

Meikyō opened her mouth, her expression complex.

Seeing Meikyō's expression, Minato Namikaze's shame deepened.

He felt he had betrayed his best friend.

"From you, to Setsuna -Obito senpai, to Obito, Meikyō, I can no longer stand idly by as I have in the past."

Minato Namikaze stared into Meikyō's eyes and said seriously.

"Why!"

Meikyō silently covered her forehead.

Why is Teacher Tsunade like this, Minato Namikaze like this too?

Danzo, how come he always manages to take all the blame upon himself!

However, having someone like Shimura Danzō is somewhat disgusting. Since Minato Namikaze judged that Danzo was Danzo for all of this and believed that he had already harmed the village, then let's also bring him into the ranks of those Danzo want to deal with Danzo.

This will allow me to better realize my future plans.

"Minato, do whatever you want, but before you take action, it's best to discuss it with me and Master Dan."

Minato Namikaze immediately understood.

"So, Meikyō, you also had a plan to deal with Danzo all along."

"Dealing with Danzo is indeed part of my plan."

Meikyō spoke vaguely, then looked at Uchiha Obito.

"Obito's injuries are not serious for the time being. Minato, use the Flying Thunder God to send the three of them back to the Medical Corps for treatment. Inoichi sent me some messages, and there are still some things that need me to finish up."

Minato Namikaze nodded to Meikyō, and after watching Meikyō transform into a streak of blue light and leave, he walked towards his three disciples.

"Damn it, these guys are actually pretty good!"

Jūzō Biwa wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and stood back to back with Kushimaru Kurihara, the user of the long sword Nuibari Kushimaru Kuriarare, struggling to withstand the attacks from Uchiha Yashiro, Inuzuka Gaku, and Aburame Shibi. The Kubikiribōchō in his hand already had many nicks.

The Konoha Nine, consisting of three Uchiha, three Inuzuka Clan, and three Aburame Clan, can form three teams similar to the old Kato Squad, possessing multiple skills including close combat, ranged combat, Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, and Taijutsu.

In addition, the three members of the Team Meikyō also possessed the ability to intervene, seize, and restrain the enemy, which was enough to make the first batch of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist suffer greatly.

Or perhaps it would be more appropriate to call them the Six, since the owner of the Twin Blades Hiramekarei had been devoured by the insects of the Aburame Clan, leaving no trace of his body.

"Do you guys really want to fight to the death?"

Suikazan Fuguki, wielding the Samehada sword, cleaved Uchiha Yōsuke Inuzuka Ryo.

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are nominally equal, and there is no real leader among them.

Because nobody is willing to submit to anyone else.

However, in reality, as the owner of Great Sword: Samehada and the head of the Kirigakure's Anbu, Suikazan Fuguki was the strongest among the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Mist. In fact, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen were also led by him. However, although his strength was stronger than the others, it did not have an overwhelming advantage.

"You're just a pufferfish. You'll definitely die if you encounter a net, but the net might not necessarily break."

Uchiha Yōsuke nimbly turned and landed, leaning on his Ninja Blade, and sneered at Suikazan Fuguki.

The Konoha Ninja did suffer losses when facing the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, but they just hadn't lost any members yet.

He himself had suffered minor injuries, and Aburame Nami and Inuzuka Gaku had also sustained unclear injuries, while the others had wounds on their bodies.

The three members of the Team Meikyō were able to barely intervene in the battle at the beginning, but after Might Guy forcibly opened the Six Gates briefly and used Morning Peacock to help others kill the owner of the Twin Hiramekarei, he left the scene with his two other seriously injured teammates.

"Hmph, quite a few people who wanted to eat pufferfish ended up being poisoned by it."

Suikazan Fuguki sneered and brandished his Great Sword: Samehada as he charged forward.

Silent and unassuming, Jinin Akebino followed closely beside Suikazan Fuguki, launching an attack together.

He is the wielder of the blunt sword Helmet Kabutowari, and also the one among the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Mist with the strongest ability to break through defenses.

Uchiha Yōsuke a deep breath, a faint white mist rising from the corner of his mouth, and together with Aburame Nami and Inuzuka Ryo, they stopped the two people opposite them.

Faintly, one could also see white breath rising from the corners of the latter two's mouths.

The former is one of only two Uchiha Admiral under Uchiha Meikyō Myokkei's command, while the latter two, as teammates who have been together for many years, have both been taught Breathing Technique by him.

Uchiha Yōsuke and Uchiha Shinjō both learned the Flame Breathing —a Breathing Technique that is highly compatible with the Uchiha Clan.

Aburame Nami learned Insect Breathing, Inuzuka Ryo initially learned Wind Breathing, but he is now modifying it into Dog Breathing.

In Meikyō's view, this so-called Dog Breathing seems quite similar to the Beast Breathing that never appeared in the Demon Slayer World that he altered.

However, accidents can happen.

Uchiha Shinjō looked at the Lightning Blade that was gradually enlarging in front of him with a sense of despair.

At this moment, his teammates Aburame Shikuroo and Inuzuka Ōi were briefly entangled by Munashi Jinpachi's Exploding Blade Blast and found it difficult to break free.

Am I going to die on the battlefield this time too?

A thought flashed through Uchiha Shinjō's mind.

Unfortunately, the Lightning Blade Lightning to kill him.

A streak of blue light flashed, and a black, metallic fist swiftly shattered the Lightning, then continued its forward attack with undiminished momentum.

"Boom!"

With a punch that shook the earth, a Lightning Blade was sent flying on the spot.

Raiga Kurosuki scrambled to his feet, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Leaning on his remaining Lightning Blade, his gaze filled with utter despair as he looked ahead, uttering a single name:

"Uchiha... Meikyō!"