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The Konoha F3 began their operation, not even wanting to wait until the next day.
Even though it was already past midnight, they immediately began their operation.
There was no other way!
They were afraid of complications arising from delay, so naturally, the sooner, the better!
But, unfortunately.
What these people did not know was that the moment the three of them gathered, they were already being watched by the Anbu, who reported the matter to Kakashi No. 2.
Upon learning this, Kakashi No. 2 immediately came to Minato's house.
Minato Namikaze was currently sitting at home in a daze; after all, as an Edo Tensei, he had no need for sleep.
"Sandaime and the two elders are meeting, and now they have split up to begin their operation?"
"Utatane Koharu has left Konoha, Homura Mitokado has secretly gone to the Hokage Office to take the teacher's emergency contact scroll, and Hiruzen Sarutobi is staying in his clan compound without taking action?"
"Heh, how interesting!"
"It seems our Sandaime still doesn't want to retire just yet!"
Minato Namikaze said in a quiet, haunting tone.
Although he had long expected that Hiruzen Sarutobi would not behave, upon truly learning that the other party had begun to act, a look of emotion still flickered in his eyes.
Yes!
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi had embezzled his and his wife's assets, and also caused his child to live such a miserable life.
But...
If there were a choice, he still would not want to truly take action!
The reason was simple.
After all, Hiruzen Sarutobi had served as Hokage for so many years; if this matter got out, it would be very bad for Konoha's reputation. So, he was willing to save a little face for Hiruzen Sarutobi, at most forcing him to cough up the embezzled resources...
Then this matter would be considered over!
But, unfortunately.
It seemed Hiruzen Sarutobi did not want to accept his goodwill. For the sake of power, this old thing was willing to fight to the death with him, even though he had already essentially chosen to back down!
He was actually not afraid of this point.
After all, as someone who had served as Hokage, he knew exactly what kind of foundation Konoha possessed.
It was just that...
Thinking about having to face his teacher Jiraiya made him feel somewhat vexed.
Coming from another world, he knew very well that his teacher had been brainwashed by Mount Myōboku, and that was the Ninja Way he carried for his entire life; it was impossible for him to be easily persuaded by others...
More importantly, he was willing to die for his Ninja Way!
Wasn't the teacher from the other world killed by Jin because of that?
Therefore.
This was also the reason why, after coming to this world and truly ascending to the position of Hokage, he had never even thought of notifying that teacher!
Someone like him would not agree!
Even if Hiruzen Sarutobi was rotten to the core, he would only say an apology, then babble about enduring for the sake of the Village. But with his current Edo Tensei body, he would definitely banish himself to the Pure Land.
However, he had not expected.
He had tried his best to avoid this matter, but Hiruzen Sarutobi, for the sake of his own power, still dragged Jiraiya into it.
After pondering for a long time.
Minato Namikaze took a deep breath, and then spoke in an icy tone.
"Fine, I understand!"
"Kakashi, go notify a few people for me."
"Shisui, Itachi, Fugaku, Orochimaru, Shikaku, Inoichi, Chōza, Hiashi, Shibi, Inuzuka Gaku..."
"Stop sleeping, come over for a meeting immediately."
"As for the location, it will be at my place!"
With Minato Namikaze's words, Kakashi No. 2 could not help but gasp.
However.
He still said nothing, nodded, and left!
Although the person in front of him was not his teacher, his style of operation and methods were exactly the same. As Minato Namikaze's only disciple, he was naturally long accustomed to his teacher's style.
Therefore...
He naturally would not refuse, but in his heart, he could not help but lament that his teacher was truly worthy of being hailed as the most perfect Ninja!
Although his personality was sunny and cheerful, his mindset was ruthless enough.
Either don't do it, or do it thoroughly!
Previously, he was willing to give Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others a chance—a chance to retire peacefully while retaining the name of Hokage—but since Hiruzen Sarutobi was simply unwilling to cherish it, then for Minato Namikaze, they were naturally enemies.
And for enemies, he was as cold as midwinter!
Yellow Flash...
This title was earned through slaughter!
Twenty minutes later.
The people Minato Namikaze had just named were now all sitting in his living room.
Kakashi had swiped a canister of tea leaves from Fugaku's house and, after boiling a pot of water at Minato's place, managed to barely serve tea to everyone present.
There was no other way!
Anything of slight value in Minato's house was currently in the Sarutobi clan's storehouse, so even if he wanted to host everyone now, he could only fleece the Uchiha Clan a little first.
Subsequently.
Minato Namikaze did not waste any words; he first had Kakashi simply explain the matter, gave everyone a few minutes to think, and then he took the initiative to speak.
"Alright, everyone."
"You all understand the specific situation, so next, I will talk about my view."
"My principle of doing things is very simple; I already gave them a chance before!"
"After all, the current Konoha is too weak. To avoid the Village falling into internal strife and being targeted by other Villages, I was willing to take a step back."
"But, unfortunately!"
"My responsibility toward the Village was taken as weakness by others."
"Since they don't want peace, then there is nothing more to say."
"One word: fight!"
"But to avoid too much consumption for Konoha, we must achieve a quick victory."
"So for this battle, I need everyone's support."
Minato Namikaze said in a calm tone.
Since it was a matter he had already decided on, he would not struggle or worry; he would only finalize the matter immediately.
Decisive and merciless!
And, on the other side.
The people present, after hearing Kakashi's words, had their remaining drowsiness instantly startled away, and now, after hearing Minato Namikaze's words again, they became extremely headache-ridden.
Obviously.
No one had expected that Hiruzen Sarutobi would be so restless!
He had caused so much trouble over the years, and everyone was still willing to give him a chance to retire peacefully.
And even with that, he still didn't want it?
Is he sick?
Everyone present could not understand!
However...
Hiruzen Sarutobi's side being so restless made everyone understand that this civil war was unavoidable.
Yes!
No one present had ever thought about letting Hiruzen Sarutobi come back to power.
That bastard was too ruthless!
If Hiruzen Sarutobi were really allowed to hold power, the fate of the Ninja Clans present would be very miserable.
"The Uchiha Clan is willing to follow the Fourth Hokage's orders!"
"Ino–Shika–Chō also joins!"
"The Hyuga Clan joins!"
"The Aburame Clan agrees!"
"The Inuzuka Clan joins!"
"..."
Everyone present spoke up one after another.
The happiest was the Uchiha Clan; after all, they finally had a legitimate chance for revenge.
Ino–Shika–Chō, needless to say.
Since the Fourth Hokage's death, the three families had been bullied quite miserably.
The Aburame and Inuzuka Clans were also no surprise. On the contrary, what surprised Minato Namikaze the most was the long-neutral Hyuga Clan.
After all, in his timeline, the Hyuga were a permanently neutral clan!
However...
Considering that the Hyuga Clan in this world had already experienced the Hinata kidnapping incident and had paid with the life of Hizashi for it.
Thinking about it this way, it made much more sense!