Starting with the usurpation of Akatsuki, the ninja world was overthrown.

Chapter 92 Minato Namikaze's Transformation

Chapter 92 Minato Namikaze's Transformation

"What do you mean by knowing nothing?" Genma Shiranui asked, somewhat unconvinced.

Instead of answering, Shio Aburame asked, "During your negotiations, you kept looking at the Akatsuki leader in front of that blue-haired girl, right?"

(On the left are Choza Akimichi and Shio Aburame, from the movie The Lost Tower)

Genma Shiranui, confused, asked, "Is there a problem with this?"

He added, in what he thought was a joke, "I didn't look at that girl, even though she was quite cute."

However, Shio Aburame's next words plunged him into an icy abyss: "But what if I told you that the true identity of that leader had always been behind those people?"

In Shiba Kiyokazu's own words: He was a disciple of Han Tianzun, protecting everyone in front of him!

Genma Shiranui's eyes widened in shock. "How is this possible?" he exclaimed.

However, Minato Namikaze opened his mouth, completely extinguishing his luck.

"It's true. The person who was standing in front of us and talking to us just now was a clone. You were so close and didn't notice him at all because you were affected by an illusion."

Aburame Shio nodded and said, "That's right, I only realized something was wrong halfway through."

That boy's illusion magic was incredibly skillful! Although it had no offensive effect, it made people subconsciously ignore his presence, achieving an effect of near-invisibility even when face-to-face.

I only discovered the truth thanks to the insects' warning.

It was only then that the three young people belatedly realized they were terrified and broke out in a cold sweat.

Throughout the entire negotiation, they were so close, yet they didn't notice anything amiss, not even knowing where the enemy was. No wonder Minato Namikaze said that if a real fight broke out, they would surely die.

"That leader... is he really that powerful? Luckily, our seniors saw through his scheme!"

Before Nami could finish speaking, Akimichi Choza chuckled and interrupted him.

"Actually, I didn't see through it either. I watched the whole thing with that clone just like you guys."

Aburame Shio gave him a cold, sidelong glance. "I clearly reminded you with the bug."

To everyone's surprise, Choji Akimichi said matter-of-factly, "I was daydreaming about what to eat tonight, and I didn't notice your bug biting me."

"..."

Aburame Shio remained silent.

Minato Namikaze sighed helplessly.

That's why he didn't make a move earlier—the three juniors were completely defenseless against the opposing team, and his teammates weren't particularly intelligent either.

Moreover, he broke free from the illusion earlier and noticed more details than Shio Aburame.

Shiba Kiyokawa not only concealed his true form, using illusion magic to create a psychological invisibility effect, but also left a small pond at the feet of his true form.

Minato Namikaze sensed a sufficient amount of chakra in the water.

As expected, the opponent also prepared water-style techniques for survival and counterattacks, which could be water clones, water instantaneous bodies, or some other means to avoid being killed in one hit.

For a moment, Minato didn't know whether he should feel gratified by the other party's utmost respect or feel a headache due to the boy's terrifying caution and meticulousness.

In all his years since his debut, Shiba Kiyokawa has definitely been one of the best people he's ever seen at defending against his Flying Thunder God Technique! His preparations were almost perfect!

So much so that in both of their meetings, he couldn't even muster the thought of making a move.

Last year's incident could be explained by the fact that he himself did not intend to kill.

But during that meeting just now, for the sake of Konoha's peace, Minato Namikaze seriously considered whether or not to take down Kiyokawa Shiba there!

Unfortunately, they were ultimately deterred by the opponent's meticulous preparations.

If he were to make a move, he really wasn't confident he could take down that unusually cautious boy in one fell swoop.

The people standing next to him all gave him a very dangerous feeling!

He had only heard Jiraiya mention Konan and Nagato, but where did that mysterious masked man with a black face come from?

There were also many more Rain Ninjas surrounding Shiba Kiyokawa, which made Namikaze Minato feel very threatened!

This also left Minato feeling helpless and surprised.

"Once we get back, we need to get those Root intelligence agents we've recruited into action as soon as possible. The trouble Elder Danzo has caused this time is probably bigger than we imagined!"

At least for now, I need to know who those people following Shiba Kiyokawa are, and where they came from!

This was the first time that Shio Aburame and Choza Akimichi had ever seen Minato Namikaze issue orders in such an authoritative, superior tone.

It is clear that this unsuccessful negotiation was a significant blow to Minato Namikaze.

However, Shio Aburame cautiously asked, "But does that mean we'll have to detain these intelligence personnel long-term, instead of just temporarily conscripting them like we are now? Is that really okay? After all, Root is a direct subordinate of an elder..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but he believed Minato would understand.

However, this time, Minato Namikaze made a decision that was completely out of character and one that he had never made in his entire life in the original story!

"Let's do it this way. If I really become Hokage in the future, perhaps the system of advisors and elders should be reformed."

In that instant, even Choza Akimichi, who usually squinted, widened his eyes in surprise.

No one expected that such an unremarkable and uneventful negotiation would eventually cause such a huge upheaval!

In the original work, Minato Namikaze had a smooth life, never losing a battle, and quickly caught the eye of the village's higher-ups. He rose rapidly through the ranks, which is why he had such a warm and optimistic personality, a confidence that radiated from within!

Because he truly believed that there was nothing he couldn't do, he was naturally easygoing and composed at all times, and never got into arguments with anyone.

In the past, he wasn't cowardly and afraid to defy the advisors and elders; quite the opposite, he was overconfident! He was so confident that he could handle everything on his own, and that it wouldn't matter if he had to rely on a few useless elders.

It's normal for Minato Namikaze, who has never encountered setbacks in his life, to have such thoughts.

But in this current time and space, the repeated deviations from the course of fate have finally caused a slight change in Minato Namikaze's mindset.

From Kakashi's uncontrollable transformation last year, to Iwagakure's sudden intervention in the war, and now to the loss of control over the situation in the Land of Rain.

One incident after another is shattering Minato Namikaze's once flawless confidence.

At this moment, it was just a small seedling sprouting in his mind, a tender new seedling just emerging from the soil.

But who can say for sure that there won't be even greater incentives to continuously nurture this seedling in the future?

Keep in mind that the Third Shinobi World War has only just entered its second year!

There are still many uncertainties in the future, and the little butterfly that traveled through time is still flapping its wings with all its might.

At this moment, this butterfly has even gained the system's approval!

After a long time, Shiba Kiyokawa finally saw that the system ending had been updated to a brand new version.

(End of this chapter)