After Danzo finished lecturing these juniors who treated the interests of the Village and the nation as a joke, his throat felt a bit dry, and he didn't want to speak further.
Seeing that Danzo's anger had subsided, Minato asked about his plan; how should they bring Nagato back to the Village?
Danzo said, "Tomorrow is the day Hanzo ordered the Akatsuki to gather. Hanzo cannot tolerate the Akatsuki. At that time, Root and the Amegakure Anbu will join forces to eliminate them."
Danzo originally thought the operation to eliminate the Akatsuki was a sure thing, but Nagato having the Rinnegan changed everything.
Perhaps both he and Hanzo would end up failing miserably.
But now that they were prepared, they could set the stage in advance.
"I'll go discuss it with Hanzo later and have him deploy all of Amegakure's Jonin. With so many of us, we'll surely be able to surround the Akatsuki and seize Nagato's Rinnegan."
Minato nodded. Time was tight, and this was the only way for now.
Neither Minato nor Danzo considered the possibility of Madara intervening, mostly because they were unwilling to consider it in their hearts.
Nagato's Rinnegan was still in its sockets, and Madara only sent Ryou alone to the Land of Rain, proving that Madara was held back by something else.
This was undoubtedly an opportunity for Minato and Danzo.
Danzo and Ryoma went to discuss bringing more manpower with Hanzo. The Akatsuki was a bit troublesome, so they needed more people and more blades.
After Danzo and Ryoma left, Rin used the Mystical Palm Technique to treat Minato's injuries.
Minato's injuries weren't serious; he had just been hit by the shockwave of Nagato's Shinra Tensei.
Although Ninjas are made of mortal flesh, the physical resistance of Ninjas at different levels varies.
The physical resistance of a Jonin is already extraordinary.
In the original story, Kakashi was blasted back and forth by Deva Path Pain's Shinra Tensei without his internal organs being damaged.
However, as a Chunin, Obito's body was half-crushed by a giant rock, and he couldn't survive for more than a few minutes.
But as a Jonin, Kakashi could survive for half an hour after being crushed.
Minato's messenger toad hopped out of his pocket and said indignantly, "Minato, that one-eyed old geezer actually dared to call us Summoned Beasts 'beasts'?"
"I will definitely report this to Sage Fukusaku and Sage Shima."
Minato quickly apologized, "I apologize. Elder Danzo has always valued Konoha's interests more than his own life; it's normal for him to speak a bit harshly."
Gamata shook its head. "I don't care. If that old geezer doesn't give us a few hundred pounds of bugs as an apology, this matter isn't over."
Minato patted its head and nodded vigorously. "Fine, fine, fine. I'll find a way to have Elder Danzo apologize to Mount Myōboku."
"Hmph!"
Gamata nodded in satisfaction.
After Rin finished treating Minato, she checked on Kurenai. "Kurenai, were you hurt by Ryou-senpai?"
Even though Ryou had defected from the Village and harmed Rin's companions, Rin still called him 'Senior.'
Because Ryou had once taught her Medical Ninjutsu, Rin always remembered such kindness.
Kurenai shook her head. She hadn't been physically harmed by Ryou, but—
Kurenai pointed to the forehead protector on her brow and said, "He just left a scratch on my forehead protector. Minato-sensei, am I a rogue ninja now?"
Minato smiled and shook his head. "Kurenai, don't let him trick you. Just apply for a new one from logistics when we get back."
Kakashi and Rin couldn't help but laugh as they looked at the worried Kurenai.
Kurenai was truly cute, actually thinking that a scratch on a Ninja's forehead protector meant she was a rogue ninja.
A Ninja's forehead protector is just a faction symbol, not something precious. If it's broken, you just apply for another one.
Kurenai took off her forehead protector, feeling a bit regretful. A Ninja's forehead protector is basically a symbol that stays with them for life.
Few people would actively choose to replace their forehead protector.
Kurenai cherished her forehead protector; it was the fruit of her hard work at the Ninja Academy.
But the scratch left by Ryou had defaced the Konoha symbol, so it could no longer be used.
"That despicable Uchiha Ryou! I will definitely—"
Kurenai thought of a bunch of threats for Ryou, only to realize she didn't actually have any means to threaten him.
Her ultimate Genjutsu, Tree Binding Death, was reflected by Ryou's Sharingan as soon as it was cast. Wasn't that just like being kicked to death like a stray dog on the side of the road?
Kurenai felt a bit despairing. "Uchiha Ryou's Genjutsu has improved again. I feel like even if my father were here, he wouldn't be able to handle him."
Kurenai looked at Kakashi. "Kakashi, is the Sharingan really that strong?"
Kakashi nodded. "I haven't trained in the Uchiha Clan's Genjutsu with this eye yet, but the dynamic vision and predictive abilities alone have greatly increased my strength."
"And this is only a two-tomoe. Uchiha Ryou has a three tomoe, and he has two of them."
Kurenai clutched her head and let out a cry of despair. "Is it really impossible for me to ever defeat Uchiha Ryou?"
Minato comforted Kurenai. "Kurenai, don't be sad. The Sharingan isn't invincible."
"Practice your Genjutsu well after we return. One day, you will have the ability to defeat the Sharingan."
Kurenai cheered up slightly, but not by much.
How many days would 'one day' be?
Uchiha Ryou was now a Ninja who had achieved longevity; his growth period was infinite.
Kurenai felt that she would never be Ryou's match in this lifetime.
Seeing that his comfort was ineffective, Minato suggested a technique to Kurenai. "Kurenai, there is a high-level Genjutsu in the Scroll of Seals called the Bringer-of-Darkness Technique."
"When this Genjutsu is cast, it strips the opponent of all vision. Only the caster and their teammates can see clearly."
"This is the best Genjutsu for dealing with the Sharingan. After we return, ask Shinku-senpai to apply for it for you. Once you master this technique, you won't be defeated so easily by Ryou again."
Kurenai looked pleasantly surprised. "Really?"
Minato nodded.
Kurenai clenched her fists, showing a spark of strong determination.
She would definitely learn the Bringer-of-Darkness Technique and give Uchiha Ryou a taste of his own medicine when the time came.
Kakashi was feeling a bit downcast on the side and wanted to distract himself. But as he rummaged through his Ninja tool bag, he suddenly realized his 'little yellow book' had been snatched by Ryou.
He immediately found a place to lie down, staring at the tall towers outside the Hidden Rain Village.
Could Obito still be saved?
He was being controlled by those two big villains, Madara and Uchiha Ryou.
Who knew what kind of cruel torture he was undergoing right now?
After comforting Kurenai, Minato turned to comfort Kakashi. "Kakashi, you need to pull yourself together!"
"Don't worry, I will definitely rescue Obito tomorrow."
The enemies were getting stronger and stronger, some cheating, some using wallhacks—none of them were playing fair anymore. If they were going to play like that, then Minato wouldn't hold back either... Meanwhile, Snowy was holding a scythe and directing Obito: "Obito, haven't you eaten? Put some back into it! Put some back into it!"
Ryou planned to make a home deep underground for the Akatsuki, so he had Snowy train the turncoat Obito to dig out the underground space.
Obito was so tired his tongue was hanging out. Although he was possessed by Black Zetsu and Tobi, the body was his.
Tobi was the one doing the work, but he was the one getting tired.
"Damn it, Snowy, I used to feed you too."
"Sorry, don't remember."
Candy was seriously monitoring the movements of the Akatsuki and Minato, but what about Ryou?
"This is well written!"
Ryou was reading the 'little yellow book' he had snatched from Kakashi.
I'm feeling quite fired up right now.
Ryou reached out toward Candy. Candy was a female cat.
Among the High Cloud Quintet, Candy and Fried Rice were both female cats.