Chapter 753

"Also, Tsunade."

"Jiraiya knows where Tsunade is. Have him find her as soon as possible; it would be best if they both returned together."

"I understand about the mission."

"Go back and get some good rest."

Hiruzen Sarutobi murmured.

After saying a few simple words, he waved his hand to dismiss Minato Namikaze.

Minato Namikaze nodded.

He cast a complex look at Hiruzen Sarutobi, then bowed briefly and left the Hokage's office.

A bitter smile touched the corners of his mouth.

How could he not understand Hiruzen Sarutobi's intentions?

Bringing back his master and Senior Tsunade was clearly to deal with Uchiha Jin.

Actually.

He had considered the truth of the matter and whether he should tell Hiruzen Sarutobi the reality.

But clearly, he had made his choice.

First of all, it couldn't be hidden.

With so many Rock and Leaf ninja at the scene—even though they were twenty kilometers away—the death of the Third Raikage was too big an event to be covered up.

Of course, more importantly.

As a Leaf ninja, although he didn't quite approve of Hiruzen Sarutobi's actions.

Still, there was no help for it.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was the Hokage, and as a ninja, this was what he had to do.

Distinguishing between public and private was his bottom line.

Of course.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi went too far, he would absolutely stand on Uchiha Jin's side.

Sigh!

Walking out of the Hokage's office, Minato Namikaze couldn't help but let out a helpless sigh.

Then, after a moment of thought.

He performed the Summoning Technique to call a toad from Mount Myoboku and sent a letter to his master.

Subsequently.

As he walked out of the Hokage building, he couldn't help but look at the azure sky, his mood becoming extremely heavy.

"Truly, an eventful autumn!"

"If my master and Senior Tsunade return, there is no telling how the village will develop in the future."

"But, never mind."

"There is always a way to solve things; I'll just take it one step at a time."

Minato Namikaze smiled nonchalantly.

After reflecting for a while, he headed toward his home.

……

But, on the other side.

Inside the Hokage's office.

Following Minato Namikaze's departure, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not hesitate and immediately called for Shikaku Nara.

He, too, had no other choice!

If it were in the past, he could have consulted his three "good friends": Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, and the "Pot Shadow" Danzo Shimura.

But, sigh!

Because of the death of his own son, Asuma Sarutobi,

the four-person team had completely fallen apart, so now he could only turn to Shikaku Nara, a guy he didn't particularly like.

Yes.

He was not stupid!

He understood the little schemes of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio better than anyone.

It was just that there was no other way.

He truly had no one else to use!

His three old friends had broken with him; Orochimaru had too many hidden agendas; and Jiraiya's heart was too pure and naive—he wouldn't accept his methods.

Not to mention Tsunade.

How could Tsunade not know how he had targeted the Senju clan?

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It was just that.

She cherished the Leaf too much—the village of her grandfather—which was why she chose to turn a blind eye.

So, things having reached this point.

Hiruzen Sarutobi scanned the room and realized that it seemed only Shikaku Nara, this two-faced turncoat, was available.

"What?"

"Lord Hokage, you must be joking?"

"Although Uchiha Jin is strong, how could he be strong to this extent?"

Shikaku Nara looked surprised.

Yes.

Upon hearing this news, he also found it hard to comprehend.

However, regarding this.

Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his brow and, after taking a puff from his pipe, said calmly: "This matter has been confirmed. You help me think carefully about whether we should exploit this Rock and Cloud situation, that is all."

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"After all, this Uchiha Jin affair does indeed involve the internal politics of other ninja villages."

But, unfortunately.

Just like Koji Nara had thought, Shikaku Nara didn't think at all.

As soon as he heard about it, he began to shake his head.

"Lord Hokage, absolutely not!"

"First of all, it would have no effect. Uchiha Jin and Sakumo Hatake are useless; people like him do not care about reputation."

"Especially now that the Uchiha control so much power, they have the ability to suppress rumors."

"Even if we made a big deal out of it and held a Jonin meeting, it would be useless."

"For one thing, this only proves that Uchiha Jin keeps his word and has great credibility; making a scene would only serve to make him more famous."

"And more importantly, Uchiha Jin's behavior could be framed as being for the sake of the Leaf; after all, he did succeed in supporting the Cloud to avoid the possibility of the Rock expanding and growing too large."

"There are quite a few Nara clansmen over on the Uchiha side now."

"I can't speak for others, but my clansman, Koji Nara, would definitely be able to figure it out."

"Also, there is this!"

"Following the death of the Third Raikage, the Cloud must elect a Fourth Raikage as soon as possible, which naturally means internal strife and infighting for a while, so the Cloud's withdrawal and peace talks are a certainty."

"At a time like this, the Five Kage Summit is the most important thing."

"Lord Hokage, I suggest we don't stir up trouble."

"Focusing on the Five Kage Summit and signing a peace treaty is what matters most."

"Other matters can be resolved slowly, but this one cannot be delayed."

"After all, delay leads to change!" ===== CHAPTER 754 =====