Chapter 506

"There is no need to take Danzo's final words to heart."

"Rin is my student; I, as her teacher, can naturally protect her."

"Don't have too much pressure; leave everything to the teacher."

"Kushina, I have to trouble you."

"Look after the children; such a big thing happened here, I imagine the Anbu and the Hokage are already on their way."

"Leave these things to me; you and the children don't show yourselves."

Yes.

Such a big thing happened in the village, and even the jinchuriki exploded with six tails.

It would be strange if Sarutobi Hiruzen, as the Hokage, could still sit still.

There was no need to think about it.

This place must be under Anbu surveillance, and they just hadn't shown themselves yet because Sarutobi Hiruzen hadn't arrived.

"Okay, I know." Kushina said wearily: "Minato, be careful!"

Clearly.

Even though she was from the Uzumaki clan, the Nine-Tails was not easy to control.

Having exploded with six tails, she was now exhausted, even though she wasn't injured.

This, there was no choice!

Not everyone is Uzumaki Naruto, and Kushina, as a mother, wouldn't know her son's Talk-no-Jutsu either!

As soon as Kushina used Tailed Beast chakra, the Nine-Tails would naturally try to cause trouble for her.

As long as she collapsed, it would be free.

"Okay, I will!"

Namikaze Minato nodded.

Looking at the exhausted Kushina, Minato said gently.

Then.

Kushina didn't waste words and immediately took the three children and walked straight back home.

The three little ones, including Kakashi, were naturally very obedient now.

This included Obito!

Just now, Kushina understood him and didn't stop him, but instead risked her life to save Rin.

He saw all of this.

And precisely because of this.

He naturally truly regarded Kushina as his most important elder.

Yes.

Obito's thoughts were just that simple.

Whoever saves Rin is one of his own!

Konoha, commercial street.

Late night!

The full moon hung high, casting a cold, bright light.

Namikaze Minato squatted on the ruins, playing with the Flying Thunder God kunai in his hand, waiting for the arrival of Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Hokage.

Time passed slowly.

He didn't have to wait long; in just ten minutes, Sarutobi Hiruzen, wearing combat gear, walked over surrounded by Anbu.

Looking at the ruins in front of him, his heart went cold.

Damn it.

Is this specifically trying to make things difficult for me?

Think back.

From yesterday to today, how many things have happened?

He had just resolved the Uchiha mess, and before he could even rest, another big mess happened on the commercial street.

His reputation couldn't take this kind of trashing!

Not to mention that because of many things, Sarutobi Hiruzen's reputation was already bad enough.

At this moment.

He truly made up his mind to end this war quickly and then step down to support Minato's rise.

Otherwise.

If this continues, his reputation will truly stink.

"Lord Hokage!" Minato walked up and said respectfully: "This matter..."

He was prepared to explain.

After all.

Nominally, Sarutobi Hiruzen was still the Hokage.

Such a big thing happened, and as a party involved, he had to explain.

But, before he could speak.

He was stopped by Sarutobi Hiruzen, who then spoke very seriously.

"Minato, no need to explain."

"On the way here, the Anbu already told me."

"I don't want you to have any grudges against me, so I will solemnly tell you now."

"I had no knowledge of Danzo's actions."

"Although I still lean toward exchanging Nohara Rin with the Hidden Mist."

"After all, the life or death of one ninja is insignificant compared to the entire village, but since you chose to protect Nohara Rin, I will choose to delay this matter."

"After the war truly ends and the Hidden Mist comes looking for us, we will hold a Jonin meeting and discuss it together."

"I never thought about truly stabbing you in the back and using such dirty means!"

"I will deal with Danzo."

"I only came here for two things: to clean up this mess and give the villagers the compensation they deserve."

"And then, to tell you."

"I don't want you to have any grudges against me!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen said solemnly.

Yes.

If it were anyone else, as the Hokage, he naturally wouldn't need to explain to anyone.

But, Namikaze Minato was different!

Although they already had some grudges because of Nohara Rin.

But, at the same time.

Namikaze Minato was his only choice!

Besides Namikaze Minato, no one else was qualified to compete with Orochimaru for the Fourth Hokage.

He would never choose Orochimaru.

This guy's strength was too great; if Orochimaru were to rise, he would truly have to retire, and he wouldn't be able to touch even a bit of the village's power.

Therefore.

Facing this future Fourth Hokage, although he was prepared to treat him as a puppet, he didn't want to be openly hostile to Namikaze Minato.

Otherwise, in the future.

If they were to have a falling out, whatever he wanted to do, Namikaze Minato would just cause trouble.

At that time.

How could he hide behind the scenes?

How would that be any different from standing in the front?

So, there was no choice! ===== CHAPTER 507 =====