Chapter 22 Consultant Duo

"It's about the Nine-Tails, so it's probably not appropriate to let the Uchiha clan get involved." Sarutobi Hiruzen heard Minato say the name he had guessed long ago, and after a little thought, he objected: "Let's consider other methods..."

Is this still worth considering? It's already this time.

Minato Namikaze was anxious, and the reason why he asked Uchiha Fugaku to help at this time was also intentional.

After all, only when people are helpless can they accept things that they are not willing to accept.

However, he never thought that Sarutobi Hiruzen was not willing to consider asking Uchiha to take action at the cost of more casualties among ordinary ninjas in Konoha. He is really worthy of being a disciple of the second generation, and faithfully implements the Hokage strategy of alienating and vigilant Uchiha.

Jiraiya saw Sarutobi Hiruzen rejected Minato Namikaze's proposal, and just felt a little regretful.

He couldn't express any opinions on his teacher's political propositions, not to mention that he was a person who didn't want to participate in politics. However, he was still surprised that Uchiha Fugaku actually had the strength of Kage.

As a neutral faction with a close relationship with the Hokage, he did not have much contact with the young current Uchiha clan leader. In his eyes, since the legendary Uchiha Madara and his brother Izuna, Uchiha has never produced any particularly strong ninjas.

Uchiha Kagami, who was of the same generation as Sarutobi Hiruzen, was a man of outstanding talent, but unfortunately died young.

"Minato, I know you are anxious about the seal of the Nine-Tails, but as a Hokage, you must consider the overall situation." Sarutobi Hiruzen seemed to know what Minato Namikaze was thinking, and at this time he comforted him: "What's more, the person who controls the Nine-Tails in front of you is also a ninja from the Uchiha clan."

"Before the relationship between him and Uchiha Madara, and the connection between the entire Uchiha clan, it is still not appropriate to let them get involved again..."

After talking for a long time, he was still doubting the relationship between Obito and Uchiha.

This caught Minato Namikaze off guard. Fortunately, Danzo was not present. Otherwise, let alone asking Uchiha to take action, if he knew Obito's identity, he would have been very likely to question Uchiha Fugaku on the spot.

Minato Namikaze felt uncomfortable leaving such a good card unplayed.

He couldn't help but ask, "Third-generation sir, is it so important to be vigilant against Uchiha?"

"Please think carefully, what was the purpose of the second-generation sir when he formulated this political policy to guard against Uchiha?"

As soon as he said this, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Jiraiya looked at him in surprise. Because Minato Namikaze was anxious for a moment, he didn't pay attention to his tone, which was completely different from the humble Minato Namikaze usually showed.

However, at this point, he could not care much, and continued in one breath: "The original intention of guarding against Uchiha was just because of the precedent of Uchiha Madara."

"In order to prevent the emergence of aliens among them who intend to subvert Konoha, the Konoha Guard was established later to encircle the entire Uchiha clan and observe their actions."

"But even so, Uchiha is still a member of Konoha now, and they have an absolute obligation to stand up for Konoha when the village faces a great enemy like the Nine-Tails."

"If Konoha suffers more losses in order to guard against it, wouldn't it be putting the cart before the horse?"

After saying this, Minato Namikaze carefully looked at the faces of the two.

Jiraiya's eyes were obviously a little surprised by Minato Namikaze's words and deeds just now, while Hiruzen Sarutobi fell into deep thought. He was not a diehard, but sometimes hesitant.

It seems that he did consider Minato Namikaze's advice carefully.

"Huruzen, I agree with the Fourth Hokage's opinion..."

In the distance, two consultants suddenly walked over the Anbu who were protecting the Hokage and came over. The one who just spoke was Utatane Koharu.

When they got closer, Mitokado En also agreed and said, "The Fourth Hokage's decision really has some of the style of Mr. Tobirama."

Before they became consultants, they were the guards of the Second Hokage. Although their strength was not as good as Sarutobi Hiruzen, and now they are old, their ninja strength has not degenerated to the point where they are not as good as Jonin.

They had helped in the battle with the Nine-Tails before, and now they were both in a posture of being ready to go into battle.

Mitokado En had a large scroll hanging on his body, and it was obvious that he was a ninja who used the summoning scroll to control ninja tools to fight. As for Utatane Koharu, she was a medical ninja. Both of them had been away from the battlefield for a long time, but they also contributed when facing the enemy.

Namikaze Minato didn't expect that the two would suddenly appear and support his words. What he didn't expect was that the consultant Mizuto Kado Yan had such a high evaluation of himself, which made him feel flattered.

"I didn't expect that you also agreed to Uchiha's participation..." Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced at the consultant duo, a little surprised.

"You are too rigid, Hiruzen." Mizuto Kado Yan said bluntly: "As everyone has seen with their own eyes, the power of the Nine-Tails is not something that ordinary ninjas can deal with. For Konoha, the most important thing is to take back this power as soon as possible."

"For Konoha internally, it is very necessary to reduce losses. For the outside world, you have also overlooked some important things."

"Don't forget, although the Third War has stopped for a year, Kumogakure and Iwagakure have not yet officially signed a ceasefire agreement with us. If these two countries take the opportunity to attack again, how should Konoha fight the enemy after the huge consumption of the Nine-Tails?"

Of course, there was one thing he didn't say clearly, that is, while asking Uchiha Fugaku for help, he could also observe whether he was using his full strength when fighting against Uchiha Obito, who controlled the Nine-Tails. This can also be regarded as an opportunity to observe the connection between the Uchiha attacker and the Uchiha, so the defense against the Uchiha will not be easily put down because of this. If the advisor's thoughts were known to Namikaze Minato, I'm afraid they would be surprised at their sophistication.

These words instantly awakened Sarutobi Hiruzen.

He was really just thinking about the inside and forgot about Konoha's external situation.

In the original book, after the Fourth Hokage died in the line of duty, Konoha was severely damaged by the Nine-Tails Rebellion, and Iwagakure and Kumogakure did provoke a local war again. It was not until a few years later that Kumogakure sent ninja leaders to sign an armistice agreement. At that time, he took the opportunity to kidnap Hinata. That year was the official end of the Third Ninja War.

"It seems that I am a little short-sighted, Minato. In order to reduce losses for the ninjas in the village, I will do as you say." Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head, and then laughed at himself: "It seems that I will give way to the fourth. Damn, I did nothing wrong..."

Seeing everyone looking at him expectantly, Namikaze Minato felt happy and immediately said: "In that case, I will invite the Fugaku clan chief to come over now."

As he spoke, he searched the underground shelter under the Hokage Rock Statue and identified the man with his Flying Thunder God Kunai. Then he immediately activated the Flying Thunder God Technique and disappeared in a flash. .

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