"Me too."
Upon hearing that Ziyun was going to Konoha again, Tsunade, Kushina, Mikoto, and the others excitedly prepared to go with him.
As the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade was just as incompetent as Mei Terumi.
Most of Konoha's affairs were handled by Yotsuki A. As the Fourth Raikage in the original story, Yotsuki A could handle such matters with ease, and Ziyun was very reassured.
"It seems everyone has high expectations, so let's do it together."
Ziyun smiled. These people were all the type who loved a good show, so it was fine for them to go along.
Soon, Ziyun led Naruto and the others to Konoha and found the prison where the Konoha F4 were being held.
Two years have passed, Konoha F4 have aged terribly, looking like they're about to be buried.
After all, spending Tenten in jail and eating jail food is something even young people can't handle, let alone a few people who are already over 70 years old.
Although they look old, these people are not going to die anytime soon.
Based on this condition, Ziyun estimated that these four people could live for many more years, perhaps even until Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado survived until Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, didn't they?
Even if Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō were to survive, they would likely live until then.
"They're still alive? They're quite resilient."
Ziyun glanced at the four of them and said jokingly.
The four men became alert when they saw Ziyun arrive.
Whenever Ziyun appears in front of them, it's never a good sign.
Don't look at me like that. I have good news for you this time.
Ziyun said calmly.
The Konoha F4 acted as if they hadn't heard anything; they didn't believe Ziyun would bring any good news.
" Hiruzen Sarutobi, Shimura Danzō, and you two elders of Konoha, I've considered it. I can grant you a chance to be released after serving your sentences. Do you want that?"
As soon as Ziyun finished speaking, the four of them suddenly perked up and stared at Ziyun with wide eyes.
" Fourth Raikage, are you telling the truth?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke first, surprised that Ziyun had brought such good news.
"Of course it's true, but I won't release you for nothing," Ziyun replied.
The four nodded; they knew, of course, that Ziyun wouldn't release them for nothing.
However, if the conditions are right, they are willing to fight for a release from life imprisonment, since staying in a cell is indeed uncomfortable.
Back then, the design of Konoha's prison cells was done by four people, and many of them involved torture.
These tortures were sometimes inflicted on them as well, and now they are reaping the bitter fruits of their own actions.
"There is someone in Konoha who hates you deeply and wants to take revenge on you personally. If you can escape from him, I can release you immediately..."
Ziyun said calmly.
"Who? Uchiha Fugaku, or Kakashi Hatake? Or who?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi asked curiously.
Too many people in Konoha hated him, and for a moment he didn't even know who would make such a decision.
" Minato Namikaze, son of Naruto Uzumaki."
Ziyun said Naruto's name.
"Is it that brat who's the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki? Heh, thinking about revenge now? But he shouldn't be grown up yet, Fourth Raikage, are you sure it's that brat?"
"Danzo said in a sinister tone from the side."
According to his speculation, Naruto Uzumaki should only be 12 years old now, a complete brat.
He thinks he can get revenge? That's highly unlikely.
There's definitely something fishy going on here.
"Heh, given what you did to the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, is it strange that he wants revenge on you?"
"Just tell me directly, do you agree or not?" Ziyun asked.
"I can agree, but I need to make sure first, is it only Naruto Uzumaki? Will Uchiha Fugaku, Kakashi Hatake, and the others get involved?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi asked cautiously.
Even if Naruto is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, he is still too young. Even a genius like Kakashi is only Jonin at the moment.
Moreover, Naruto's talent is still not quite there, so it's impossible for him to take revenge.
Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi was afraid that Ziyun might be treacherous, and that he would be at a great disadvantage if Uchiha Fugaku, Kakashi Hatake, and others attacked together.
"Don't worry, I won't get involved. Besides, would I need such a scheme to deal with you? You're not worthy."
Ziyun said bluntly.
Killing the Konoha F4 was a simple matter of a thought; why would he need to devise such a complex scheme?
"Ahem... Alright, then we trust the Fourth Raikage and agree. However, if Naruto at our hands, we hope the Fourth Raikage won't hold it against us."
Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed awkwardly and then spoke.
If the opponent is only Naruto Uzumaki, then this is something I can definitely agree to.
After all, this is his only chance to be released after serving his sentence; if he doesn't seize it, he might really die in prison.
"I won't hold you accountable, but I don't know if Minato Namikaze will."
Ziyun smiled faintly.
These four are really ruthless; they're willing to kill Naruto at the slightest disagreement.
The four of them were taken aback upon hearing this.
That's right, we can't kill Naruto Uzumaki yet, otherwise how will we explain it to Minato?
Although they weren't afraid of Naruto, Minato and the other three were still afraid, after all, the title of "Yellow Flash" was no joke.
"So, as long as we defeat Naruto, we'll gain our freedom, right?"
Danzo confirmed with Ziyun.
Since you can't kill them, be gentle and defeat them.
"No problem. How are you guys doing? You've been in jail for so long, shouldn't you get some rest and recuperation, so you don't get accused of bullying the elderly?"
Ziyun smiled faintly and looked at the four of them.
I've discovered another money-making idea.
The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki versus Konoha F4 – that's going to be a huge spectacle, and I bet a lot of people will buy tickets to see it.
At least Ōnoki, Rasa, Uchiha Fugaku, Kakashi, and other people who hate the Konoha F4 will definitely buy tickets to see it.
If we set the ticket price higher, wouldn't we make a fortune?
"Alright, give us a month to recover our strength and condition."
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't refuse; after spending so much time in prison, his strength and physical abilities had declined, and he definitely needed to recover.
Although the opponent is only a twelve-year-old child (Zhao Nuo's), he is still the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, so he should not be underestimated.
"Alright, the four of you can only eat, drink, relieve yourselves, and recover in the designated area. Let's begin in a month."
Ziyun agreed to Hiruzen Sarutobi's request; after all, he also needed time to promote and hype up this great battle, didn't he?
He randomly found a secluded location and arranged for over a hundred Anbu to monitor the Konoha F4's every move. Afterward, Ziyun sent people to spread the word about the upcoming battle.
As expected, once the battle was publicized, it immediately became the hottest topic in the Shinobi World recently.
If the Shinobi World had trending topics, the top trending lists would probably be full of Konoha vs. Konoha F4 right now.
As a result, the Konoha Gymnasium was packed to capacity that day, with daimyo and nobles from many countries vying to come and watch, and ticket prices were once inflated to tens of millions of ryo.
I have to say, these people are really rich.
"That damned Fourth Raikage! He actually publicized this battle to the entire Shinobi World! Isn't he just making a fool of us?"
Danzo, who was training at the designated location, learned that Ziyun had exaggerated the duel into a revenge battle between Konoha F4 and Naruto, attracting a large number of nobles and daimyo to watch. Enraged, Danzo punched a large tree.
This is completely making a fool of me; I've never been treated like this before.
" Danzo, watch your words and actions. If they get reported, we'll all suffer the consequences."
Hiruzen Sarutobi rolled his eyes at Danzo.
The area is now completely Anbu, so we have to be careful what we say.
"Besides, you should have been mentally prepared long ago. You should know very well who the Fourth Raikage is."
Hiruzen Sarutobi sneered; he had actually been prepared for this all along.
Having dealt with Ziyun many times before, Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't surprised that Ziyun would do something like this.
The important thing is to restore our strength and defeat the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
That way he can regain his freedom. Putting everything else aside, there are still quite a few people in Konoha who support Hiruzen Sarutobi.
However, the voices from Kumogakure are too intense right now, and with the Fifth Hokage suppressing them, these people dare not speak out.