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Naruto: I Can Take People Through the Ninja World in the Future-Chapter 444: Another Problem!
Chapter 444 - Another Problem!
Ōnoki stood still, he certainly understood Minato's meaning.
As long as he stepped down from the position of Tsuchikage, he could sever as much connection with Iwagakure as possible; at that time, the village would have a new Tsuchikage to take responsibility, and he could fully focus on seeking revenge.
Even if it ultimately failed, he could cut ties with Iwagakure to a certain extent, not dragging the entire village to ruin!
From this perspective, this is indeed the only correct way.
But...
Hearing this from the Hokage of an enemy village feels very strange.
It seems like deliberately persuading him to step down from the position of Tsuchikage.
If it were the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, who proposed this, Ōnoki would definitely refuse outright, would not agree!
But when the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato, said it, Ōnoki hesitated.
Minato, perhaps, maybe, possibly, probably... wouldn't be so cunning and cruel, right?
This is the political influence of a leader's personal reputation.
If Hashirama invites you to eat, you don't need to worry about your safety.
But if Tobirama invites you to eat, you must carefully consider whether this is a trap? And are there 300 Anbu ninjas hiding behind the screen?
"I..."
Ōnoki struggled hard in his heart, his face full of difficulty.
He really wants to let go of the burden as Tsuchikage and focus on avenging his son.
But he really can't find a successor now!
If Kitsuchi were still alive, even though his abilities are lacking, he could still sit in the position of Tsuchikage, and various forces in the village could also accept him.
But now Kitsuchi is dead, although there are many great people in Iwagakure, no one can shoulder this great responsibility!
Deidara, whom Ōnoki had high hopes for, hasn't even taken on a disciple yet!
Ōnoki really has no one to pass it on to!
If he casually hands over his position, Iwagakure will surely be in chaos again.
Even if it doesn't fall into chaos, in the future it will surely weaken further, and one day will be completely devoured by Konoha.
"No need to rush to make a decision, I know Tsuchikage has concerns. There is still time, you can consider it slowly."
"Of course, I myself very much hope to use your strength to defeat this powerful enemy!"
Minato smiled kindly; he wasn't forcing Ōnoki.
Only from the perspective of safety and certainty, he must sever Ōnoki's connection with Iwagakure before he can calmly join the secret operation.
This is a responsibility to himself, and also to Kushina and the other participants!
"Alright, let me consider it again."
Ōnoki responded hesitantly, showing how painful his heart was.
In a short time, asking him to choose between revenge and the entire village is indeed difficult for him.
"Tsuchikage, you can rest assured, whether you join or not. I will defeat Isshiki and avenge my teacher, Jiraiya!"
"Fourth Hokage, thank you..."
Ōnoki thanked sincerely.
If it were Tobirama or Hiruzen in that position, he wouldn't even come to Konoha. Let alone sincerely negotiate cooperation like this.
"You're welcome, escort Tsuchikage to rest."
Minato signaled to see off the guest; he still has a lot of government affairs to handle, because he is the Hokage holding power, not a puppet Hokage like before.
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Just as Ōnoki was about to leave, another figure hurried into the Hokage's office.
"Fugaku, what's the matter?"
Fugaku, who looked hurried, nodded slightly to Ōnoki, then quickly approached Minato and said in a low voice:
"There might be a problem!"
"Hmm?"
"Hatake Kakashi might be missing!"
Minato frowned, immediately asking:
"What exactly happened?"
"Itachi was supposed to go hunting with Shisui this morning, but Shisui didn't come. The child was worried and asked for my help to investigate. I sent a few Uchiha ninjas to investigate and found that he and Kakashi accepted a routine patrol mission outside the village yesterday. They should have returned last night, but until now they haven't returned."
Originally, Kakashi and Shisui were sent by Minato to Amegakure to spy on Konan and search for the ruins of the Akatsuki organization.
After Obito was defeated and captured, the Akatsuki organization completely disbanded.
The two of them were recalled back to Konoha, starting daily training and patrol missions.
Of course, it's normal for ninjas to be slightly delayed while on a mission.
But patrol missions near the village usually don't encounter problems.
In fact, after Kakashi's team didn't return last night, the village immediately sent a second investigation team to search for them.
But the information just received indicates that they still haven't been found.
Knowing this, Fugaku came personally to report to Minato.
After all, although they are now just ordinary ninjas in Konoha, one is Minato's direct disciple, and the other is the future hope of the Uchiha clan!
Both are even more valuable than Fugaku's own life.
After going to the future and knowing part of the future development, Fugaku no longer places his hopes on his rebellious son, Itachi, but places his hopes on Shisui and his youngest son, Sasuke.
Sasuke is still young, in the future he will surely need Shisui to lead the Uchiha clan for a while.
Such a good seedling must not die in vain at such a time!
"Kakashi and Shisui are missing?"
"How is that possible?"
If a routine patrol mission outside the village goes missing, it's most likely they were attacked!
But they are not ordinary ninjas!
One is a Konoha genius who became a Jōnin at the age of 12, although now without a Sharingan, he has learned a more suitable and powerful lightning ninjutsu technique.
The other is an Uchiha genius who participated in the Third Great Shinobi War at the age of 7 and awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan at the age of 13, although now only 9 years old, he already surpasses most special Jōnin.
Their team, if suddenly encountering an enemy, even if meeting an ordinary Kage, they could hold out for a while or successfully retreat.
Now, in the entire ninja world, there are no more than ten people who can definitely defeat them.
Moreover, Konoha is currently in its heyday, who dares to pull the tiger's whiskers?
How could they disappear without a trace?
Could they have encountered Isshiki?
But isn't Isshiki being detained by Lux?
Minato couldn't guess the reason, and immediately closed his eyes to start sensing.
With his extraordinary sensing ability, he sensed the area around the village within a radius of hundreds of miles.
But he really didn't feel Kakashi's familiar chakra aura, nor did he feel the Flying Thunder God mark he left on Kakashi!
There are only two possibilities:
Either they are already dead.
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Or they have already exceeded the range of Minato's sensing, possibly chasing the enemy, or being kidnapped by the enemy.
Minato only hopes it's the latter, at least they can still be saved!