I will use the ninja world to aid my cultivation of immortality.

When news of the deaths of Nara Shikaku and his two companions reached Konoha, it immediately caused considerable turmoil within the village.

"Minato Namikaze, do you have any explanation for the sacrifices of Shikaku Nara, Inoichi Yamanaka, and Choza Akimichi? Why did you return unharmed when they were killed?"

Inside the meeting room, Danzo stood up, feigning anger, slamming his fist on the table and making no attempt to hide his doubts towards Minato Namikaze.

“That’s right, Minato Namikaze, you need to give us an explanation. Don’t you possess the Flying Thunder God Technique? Even if you are no match for Naraku and need to retreat, why didn’t you take our clan leader with you?”

“That’s right. I suspect that our chieftain’s death was caused by your cowardice and your escape on your own.”

"Minato Namikaze, our clan leader only accepted this mission because he trusted you, and you have really disappointed us."

"Gentlemen, I believe that Minato Namikaze is suspected of betraying his comrades, and he should be detained and investigated immediately."

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As Danzo began, soon most of the people in the conference room joined in questioning Minato Namikaze.

Some of them were even members of the Pig-Deer-Butterfly clan.

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Chapter 187 Tsunade Awakens

"Lord Hokage, I have submitted a report to you regarding the details of this mission."

The sacrifice of Shikaku, Inoichi, and Choza was because we were discovered by the enemy before we infiltrated Star City.

Furthermore, Naraku had also created a barrier capable of isolating space-time ninjutsu, making it impossible for my Flying Thunder God Technique to take Shikaku and the others away.

Faced with the questioning and accusations of the crowd, Minato Namikaze did not panic. Instead, he took a deep look at the crowd and calmly began to speak.

"We are all saddened by the sacrifice of the three clan leaders of Shikaku, but we cannot use that as an excuse to make arbitrary accusations."

"Yes, Minato has already explained it very clearly. The sacrifice of the three clan leaders, Shikaku, and Naraku, was entirely due to Naraku. How can we blame Minato for that?"

"That's right. We need to distinguish right from wrong. Biting people indiscriminately like a mad dog will only make us look guilty."

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As soon as Minato Namikaze spoke, many of the other senior executives remaining in the meeting room immediately offered their support, and some even turned around and criticized those who had questioned him.

"Then how did you get away?"

A Yamanaka clan Jonin, who had been marked with the "Tongue-Severing Seal" and had already submitted to Danzo, ignored everything else and continued to question Minato Namikaze.

Minato Namikaze said in a deep voice, "I was only able to escape because I received help from Mount Myōboku."

The fact that Mount Myōboku, Ryūchi Cave, and Shikkotsu Forest are the three sacred sites for summoning beasts has been an open secret among the Konoha leadership since the rise of the Legendary Sannin.

Similarly, it is well known that Minato Namikaze, Jiraiya's disciple, had a summoning contract with Mount Myōboku.

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"Mount Myoboku? Where's the evidence? We can't just say it's true because you say so. We need to see actual evidence."

“That’s right, we need to see real evidence. In the end, Mount Myōboku is just a group of summoning beasts, and given their relationship with you, it’s not enough to prove anything.”

"Minato Namikaze, stop making excuses. You're a traitor who survived by betraying your comrades."

"Don't waste your breath on him. He might have already defected to the Star Kingdom and is only back as a spy to steal information from the village!"

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Minato Namikaze's explanation had no effect whatsoever, and he was still subjected to a barrage of criticism.

Some people have even directly labeled him a traitor.

"Minato Namikaze, as you can see, it's not that I, as the Hokage, don't trust you, it's just that you're too suspicious. So for the safety of the village, you must go to prison for a while."

Of course, you can rest assured that once the matter is investigated and your innocence is confirmed, you will be free!

Danzo watched the situation with great satisfaction, then joined in, and said to Minato Namikaze with a forced smile.

Restoring freedom?

That is of course impossible.

Once the other party is sent to prison, he can do whatever he wants.

Bang! !

Just as Danzo was about to call for his men to arrest Minato Namikaze, suddenly, the conference room door was kicked open.

"No need to investigate, I can prove that Minato is innocent!"

A figure walked into the conference room, and then, with Minato Namikaze bowing in unison, forcefully slammed both hands onto the conference table.

This person looked around at everyone, including Danzo, who had just rebuked Minato Namikaze.

"Tsunade-sama?"

"Lady Tsunade, when did you wake up?"

"Great! Lady Tsunade, you've finally arrived!"

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Upon seeing the newcomer, the high-ranking officials of Konoha were all astonished, and then two completely different reactions emerged.

Danzo and his supporters were filled with doubt and uncertainty.

In contrast, the others, after their initial shock, all showed expressions of joy.

The person who burst into the conference room was none other than Tsunade, who should have been unconscious.

Tsunade's sudden appearance was unexpected by everyone except Minato Namikaze.

Similarly, with Tsunade's intrusion, Danzo's plan to imprison Minato Namikaze immediately failed.

Admittedly, Danzo used the "Tongue-Severing Seal" to control many high-ranking members, including the Ino-Shika-Cho trio. However, Tsunade is different from ordinary people. Her connections and prestige are so great that even Hiruzen Sarutobi had to admire her.

Leaving aside the background and strength of the First Hokage's granddaughter and the Legendary Sannin of Konoha.

The title of medical expert alone is enough to make people dare not offend Tsunade easily.

No one can guarantee that they, their family, or their friends will not get hurt or sick.

Especially those injuries and illnesses that can be fatal.

Even if they hadn't received Tsunade's treatment before, who can guarantee what will happen in the future?

Therefore, even high-ranking members who are under control will have to show some weakness when facing Tsunade for the sake of their family and friends.

When Tsunade used herself as evidence to strongly support Minato Namikaze, the so-called suspicion against Minato Namikaze was easily dismissed.

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"Tsunade, Orochimaru, you two bastards!!!"

After the high-level meeting ended, Danzo returned to his office and slammed his fist on the desk, cracking it open.

No wonder he was so angry.

This was because Tsunade, who suddenly barged into the previous high-level meeting, not only resolved Minato Namikaze's crisis, but also proposed sending Minato to the battlefield in Iwagakure as the deputy commander, citing the unfavorable war situation.

If that were all, it wouldn't be a big deal.

Even though Tsunade secured a majority of votes from Konoha's leadership thanks to her connections and prestige, Danzo, as Hokage, still had veto power.

Danzo clearly underestimated Tsunade.

Tsunade clearly hadn't just woken up; she had been revived by Gamamaru's talisman the moment Minato Namikaze returned.

However, after waking up and learning about what had happened in the village while she was unconscious, Tsunade did not immediately show it, but instead carried out her activities in secret.

For example, making contact with Orochimaru.

It's unclear how Tsunade and Orochimaru communicated.

In short, just as Danzo was about to veto Tsunade's proposal, his subordinates found him and brought him a message from Orochimaru.

Orochimaru's message was simple: he used the Wood Release experiment as leverage to get Danzo to agree to let Minato Namikaze serve as the vice commander of the Iwagakure battlefield.

This situation caught Danzo completely off guard, leaving him with no way to refuse.

"Just wait, once I obtain the power of Wood Release, Tsunade, Minato Namikaze, Orochimaru, none of you will escape!" Danzo roared, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

In order to obtain the power of Wood Release, he had to back down, but Orochimaru's betrayal and Tsunade and Minato's power grab were also unacceptable to him.

He's just holding back for now.

Once he obtains the power of Wood Release, he will not let any of the three, including Tsunade, go.

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Chapter 188 Internal Strife! Expansion!

"That bastard Danzo caused so much trouble while I was unconscious. Despite the dire situation of the external war, he didn't care about anything and only thought about seizing power and profit."

Inside the Senju clan's territory, Tsunade returned home after concluding a high-level meeting. As soon as she sat down on the sofa, she slammed her hand angrily on the armrest.

She truly hadn't expected Danzo to be so ruthless.

Instead of trying to resolve the dire situation of being besieged by the four great ninja villages, they became obsessed with fighting for power and profit.