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Akira's words, coupled with an assist from Minato Namikaze, had Orochimaru thinking.
What Orochimaru was considering was the higher-level reason.
For example: power.
"Danzō wouldn't be like this if I hadn't been in charge of the front line."
"I took control of the frontline troops and made him feel threatened?"
"Or, by kicking me out, he thinks he can succeed the next Hokage?"
Thinking of this, Orochimaru couldn't help but recall Minato Namikaze's words just now.
After he betrayed the village, Danzō started targeting Minato Namikaze.
If the former Orochimaru was the best candidate for the Fourth Hokage, then Minato Namikaze, after Orochimaru's defection, had a great chance.
"It seems that soon, Minato Namikaze will also betray the village."
Orochimaru secretly speculated.
He sighed involuntarily.
"It seems that the victims of power are not only Sakumo Hatake, but also me..."
These words made Kakashi's body tremble violently.
After sighing, Orochimaru shook his head, seeming to lose interest.
"Minato, if you ever leave the village, you can come to me."
After speaking, Orochimaru glanced at Anko, who was not far away, and his body began to disintegrate.
"Anko, Team Minato is still good."
Zzzz...
Orochimaru's body turned into countless thin snakes and sank into the ground.
Team Minato continued on the road.
But this time, Kakashi in the team was exceptionally silent, and Anko didn't say a word either.
"Hey, Akira! Didn't Kakashi's father commit suicide?" Obito leaned over and whispered.
"What do you think?" Akira asked back.
This single question left Obito speechless.
Into the night.
Team Minato gathered around the campfire.
Minato Namikaze wanted to comfort Kakashi but didn't know how to speak.
He looked at Akira and found the young man leaning against a tree, talking to himself.
Akira was clearly communicating with the trees.
"Brother Tree, do you have any information to tell me?"
Great Tree: "I need watering."
"Besides watering?"
Great Tree: "You could also fertilize me."
"Do you believe I'll kill you?"
Great Tree: "What information do you need?"
After communicating for a long time, Akira was speechless.
The tree was rambling and had very little useful information.
"Akira."
Suddenly, Kakashi walked over.
"Huh?" Akira was slightly taken aback.
At this time, shouldn't Kakashi be silent until the end? Why was he speaking?
Leaning against the tree, Kakashi's eyes looked a little cold.
"You once said that the Third Hokage was short-sighted."
"At the time, I didn't really believe it."
"And now?" Akira asked back.
"Now I believe it."
Kakashi's tone was cold.
"In the past, I only saw the luxuriant trees, but I didn't know how many innocent corpses were buried beneath the roots."
Looking at the night sky, Kakashi muttered to himself.
"It's not too late for you to understand now," Akira replied.
After sending Kakashi away, Akira welcomed his second confidante.
"Akira, Danzō is too evil."
Anko Mitarashi sat beside him, gnashing her teeth.
Then, she suddenly thought of something.
"Stay away from Danzō in the future. If he looks for you again, don't meet him."
"Also, if he threatens you, tell Sensei Minato."
"Don't be impulsive."
Akira nodded.
After sending Anko off, Akira thought no one else would come.
The result.
Sensei Minato arrived.
"This is the mission report for this time. Can you see if there is anything else you need to add?"
Handing over the scroll, Minato Namikaze took a seat beside him.
After reading the content of the scroll, Akira was moved.
In the report, Minato didn't mention that Akira used Wood Release. But the problem was, this matter couldn't be hidden forever.
Akira believed that when the six enemy ninjas returned to their respective villages, they would definitely disclose his information.
"Sensei, my Wood Release can be made public."
"Huh? You've decided?"
"Yes! Moreover, I already have the capital to brag about ," Akira's tone was confident.
Minato Namikaze looked carefully at his student, then shook his head with a smile.
"It seems you have other hidden methods."
"Yes," Akira didn't deny it.
Then he said: "And, Sensei, you know this method."
"I know it?" Minato Namikaze looked surprised.
He recalled carefully. Aside from Taijutsu and Wood Release, the only other thing Akira had mastered was the Rasengan.
"You mean the Rasengan?"
"That's right," Akira nodded.
...
"This..." Minato Namikaze couldn't help but laugh.
He straightened his face and began to advise.
"Akira, the Rasengan is just a close-range, instantaneous Ninjutsu that relies on speed to be used effectively. However, compared with Wood Release, it's far inferior."
"My suggestion is that you should develop your Wood Release well and strengthen your physical training on the side."
Listening to Sensei Minato's suggestion, Akira nodded seriously.
His current trump card was indeed the Rasengan. But because it had been doubled three times, the name Rasengan had been lost.
Ninjutsu: Planetary Devastation (S+ Rank) [Quality Evolution]
In addition to this Ninjutsu, Akira's Agility attribute was also an important area for improvement.
He believed that as long as he doubled his Agility attribute next time, his strength would increase greatly.
The night passed without incident.
Early the next morning.
Team Minato continued on the road and began the journey back to the village.
Along the way, Akira glanced at his properties panel.
Name: Akira
Age: 12 years old
Strength: 1832(*) [Second Immortal Level]
Physique: 2304 [Immortal Level]
Agility: 186 [Kage-level]
Spirit: 2560 [God Immunity]
Chakra Reserves: 6882
Ninjutsu: Planetary Devastation (S+ Rank) [Quality Evolution]
Abilities: Wood Release Advanced Mastery (Trait: Intimacy)
Comprehensive Strength Evaluation: Genin
"My Strength attribute doubled?"
Muttering to himself, Akira clenched his fists.
An overwhelming force.
"How powerful is my punch now?"
His eyes fell on Obito in front of him, but Akira thought for a while and decided against testing it on him.
He bent down and picked up a stone.
Slowing his pace, Akira gradually distanced himself from the team.
Subsequently.
Power surged into his arm, and he threw the stone in his hand toward the foot of a mountain.
Whoosh!!!
A sharp, piercing sound suddenly rang out.
The sound was like a needle piercing the eardrum.
Immediately afterward, there was an explosion at the foot of the mountain.
"Someone's here!"
"Be careful!"
Minato Namikaze became instantly wary.
Kakashi quickly took a defensive stance.
Several other people also pulled out their kunai.
Only Akira.
He slowly paced and caught up with the team.