The next day, Konoha issued an S-Rank wanted order for Orochimaru to the ninja world, instantly causing waves of shock.
There was no helping it; although Hiruzen Sarutobi had let Orochimaru go, he knew that this wanted order had to be issued.
With Orochimaru's defection, Jiraiya ran to Minato to ask for leave. The reason was simple: he wanted to go out and find Orochimaru to bring him back.
Yesterday, because there were too many people present, it wasn't appropriate for Jiraiya to leave in public, or he wouldn't be giving his disciple face.
Besides, Minato didn't take action yesterday out of respect for him, so he couldn't push his luck.
So today, while no one was around, he set off with Minato.
However, before Jiraiya left, Minato told him that he wanted Kushina to go to Mount Myoboku to learn Sage Mode.
Jiraiya agreed upon hearing this and said he would greet Fukasaku.
With Jiraiya's departure, Konoha suddenly lost two Kage-level combatants.
Plus the disappearance of Root yesterday and a large number of Uchiha clan members, Konoha could be said to have suffered heavy losses.
But Minato didn't care; those small fry weren't worth his attention.
The leader of Root was taken over by the Third Hokage. Everyone had to be investigated to see if there were any die-hard loyalists of Danzo Shimura.
Those die-hards were the most troublesome. They wouldn't care if they were from Konoha; they only knew that Danzo Shimura died at the hands of Konoha, and they would try their best to avenge him.
Although he wasn't afraid, it was still a troublesome matter.
So the Yamanaka clan started working again, thoroughly investigating all Root members.
What surprised them the most was that in Root, they found a child only a few years old. According to Root's records, he was the only child who survived accepting the First Hokage's cells.
That's right, this person was the future greening engineer, Yamato!
This news caused a huge stir. Except for Tsunade, everyone stared at Yamato eagerly.
This year, Konoha Year 42, Yamato was exactly 5 years old.
He had refined chakra while in Root, so when Yamato used simple ninjutsu in front of everyone, they were all excited.
They believed Yamato would become the next First Hokage, and even Hiruzen Sarutobi believed it.
Of course, Tsunade also believed it a little.
But Minato knew that without the Sage Body, Yamato couldn't use true Wood Release at all.
Because Wood Release is a kekkei tōta, combining the Sage Body's Yang Release with Water and Earth elements forms true Wood Release.
The truly powerful ninjutsu of Wood Release requires Sage Mode to perform.
But Minato couldn't be bothered to care. As Yamato grew up, the others in Konoha would probably be disappointed.
But he couldn't say that, because by the time Yamato grew up, Minato's Wood Release would probably be known to everyone.
Inside the Hokage's office.
At this moment, the current Uchiha clan leader Fugaku Uchiha and the former clan leader Uchiha Hiroshi stood there uneasily.
Minato sat in the Hokage's seat, looking at them expressionlessly.
Neither side spoke, but the pressure Minato exerted on Fugaku Uchiha and Uchiha Hiroshi just by sitting there was immense.
They had heard about yesterday's events: the Mangekyo Sharingan, Susanoo, the assassination attempt on Mikoto, and finally that terrifying S-Rank Lightning Release ninjutsu, etc.
Regardless of which item, Fugaku Uchiha and Uchiha Hiroshi knew things had gotten out of hand, and Minato or Hiruzen Sarutobi would definitely come looking for them.
After an uneasy night, the next day, Minato's summons was finally delivered by the Anbu.
Now the Anbu obeyed Minato implicitly because Minato's strength had been recognized.
That Lightning Release ninjutsu called Kirin let them see the tip of the iceberg of Minato's strength.
Finally, half an hour passed. Just when Fugaku Uchiha and Uchiha Hiroshi were about to collapse under the pressure, Minato finally spoke.
"Mikoto told me about yesterday's events. This action was Uchiha No's unauthorized move, and you didn't participate. I don't care if you truly didn't participate or if Mikoto pleaded for you; I don't intend to pursue it.
"But just because I don't pursue it doesn't mean you can act as if nothing happened with a clear conscience. After all, Uchiha No was also the Great Elder of your clan.
"I'll remember this debt. If something happens next time, don't blame me for bringing up old scores and releasing a Kirin, an enlarged version of Kirin, on the Uchiha clan.
"I hope you understand what I mean. Restrain your clansmen properly. I don't want my ninjutsu to be used against people in the village.
"Remember, you are Konoha villagers first, and Uchiha clansmen second. I think you should understand my meaning."
At this moment, the majesty on Minato's body became increasingly solemn, not looking like an 18-year-old at all.
"Lord Minato, I understand. I will make the Uchiha clan behave themselves."
It was Uchiha Hiroshi who spoke. After all, he was the old clan leader, and Fugaku Uchiha was still young.
Of course, he also lowered his stance very low; this was the deterrent power brought by strength.
"Hmm, you can go now. I hope you can do it."
Minato nodded and let the two leave.
"Hoo...!!!"
After walking out of the Hokage building, the father and son breathed a sigh of relief. Heaven knows how nervous they were just now.
But fortunately, this future Fourth Hokage didn't intend to pursue it, allowing them to finally put down their worries.
"Let the clansmen keep a low profile in the future. We can't provoke this Fourth Hokage!"
Uchiha Hiroshi said a sentence to Fugaku Uchiha and then walked towards the Uchiha clan's residence.
Fugaku Uchiha nodded and followed his father's footsteps.
From this day on, the villagers were surprised to find that the previously arrogant and domineering Uchiha clan had become polite and very courteous, no longer as arrogant as before.
When there was a conflict, the Konoha Police Force, also Uchiha clan members, would rush over and ask for the reason. If their side was wrong, they would apologize immediately and then severely punish their clansmen according to Konoha's rules.
But if it wasn't their clansmen's fault, then sorry, please come with us; we also have to act according to Konoha's rules.
The change in the Uchiha clan made Minato nod with satisfaction. Konoha needed to be united.
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