Naruto: Sukuna Jinchuriki, I am Uchiha.

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He glanced down at the report, then looked up again.

"You said...you want to go out of the village with Minato on a mission?"

Minato Namikaze looked embarrassed and scratched the back of his head.

Kushina forced a smile, lifting her head and puffing out her chest: "What! You can't do it!"

"Old man, let me tell you, I can now control the Nine-Tails very well!"

"...Don't speak so loudly, Kushina."

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and said with a wry smile, "How about this... I'll allow you to move freely within the village?"

They turned to Minato Namikaze for help.

Under normal circumstances, Minato Namikaze would not disobey the Hokage's orders.

Kushina is still more terrifying when she's angry.

Minato Namikaze pretended not to understand the meaning in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes and patted his chest, saying, "Hokage-sama, I have diligently practiced sealing techniques and can guarantee Kushina's safety!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a long sigh.

He looked at the two of them seriously.

"Have you ever thought that Kushina is the last line of defense for the village's safety? It is because of her existence that other villages dare not directly attack Konoha."

"We can do without the Nine-Tails' power, but the village cannot be without the Nine-Tails."

After a moment of silence, Kushina had a sudden inspiration.

"That's not right!"

"The other villages are only afraid of you, old man, that's why they don't dare to invade Konoha!"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi almost couldn't suppress the smirk on his face.

"Ahem... What you said does make some sense, but..."

"No buts! You're too old, old man, you should stay in the village and keep watch. I'm going on a mission!"

"I'm going to make a name for myself in the cool world!"

"I'm going to be the first female Hokage in this village!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a thick cloud of smoke and stared intently at Kushina.

He recalled the girl who had just arrived in Konoha and loudly proclaimed her dream in class.

His hope was that everyone in the village could unite and strive to become Hokage.

Even if it were Uchiha Kagami, he could accept it if he took action to win people's hearts in order to become Hokage.

However, his attitude towards the villagers clearly showed his contempt for the vast majority of people except for the Uchiha.

We're the ones discriminating against the Uchiha, so how can the Uchiha discriminate against us?!

In dealing with the Uchiha problem, Hiruzen Sarutobi was actually somewhat similar to Fugaku.

They side with whichever side the tide turns.

In the original timeline, Minato Namikaze rose to power, and his relationship with the Uchiha clan improved, which pleased him.

With the death of the Fourth Hokage, Danzo secretly plotted against the Uchiha clan, and Danzo followed suit.

These days, Hiruzen Sarutobi has been pondering a question.

If Uchiha Kagami grows up and wants more than just the Hokage position, but a position where the Uchiha clan surpasses Konoha, what should be done?

He was already so troublesome that Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't bring himself to attack him.

Once he truly matures, who can control him?

He looked at the two people in front of him.

I hope you can form a bond with Mirror...

Hiruzen Sarutobi made a decision that Danzo Shimura and the others would absolutely not have agreed to if they were present.

Take a deep breath.

"Once Jing recovers from his injuries, the three of you will form a team to deal with any emergencies on the battlefield."

“I will also arrange for an old friend to accompany you; this is my bottom line.”

This is the final test for Kushina, for the mirror...

I really hope... you won't let me down.

"Hey! Old man! It's settled then!"

Kushina raised her arm and pulled Minato outside, saying, "Let's go! We'll go and make sure that kid Kagami recovers quickly and doesn't do anything strange that might extend his vacation."

"Lord Hokage, we'll take our leave now." Minato said with an awkward smile, and was dragged away like a pendant.

After finishing his work, Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived at the remote Konoha Forest.

At a mountain spring, Hiruzen Sarutobi listened to the murmuring water and waited quietly.

Before long, a tall, thin ninja with an unremarkable appearance emerged from the forest and knelt on the ground.

"Third generation sir."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the man with some regret, remained silent for a while, and then spoke.

"I have a task for you, and I think only you can do it."

"No matter how dangerous the mission, I will not hesitate!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed softly, "Don't underestimate your own life, Kosuke."

"Minato Namikaze, Kushina Uzumaki, and Kagami Uchiha, I promised them I would form a three-person team."

"Minato and Kagami were Jiraiya's disciples, and Kushina was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."

The identity of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was always a top secret in Konoha, but the Third Hokage told this person about it as if it were a casual conversation.

Maruboshi Kosuke is a man recognized by both the Second and Third Hokage, possessing a strong will of fire to dedicate everything to Konoha.

When he was young, Kosuke was too eager for quick success during a mission and rashly gave orders that resulted in the deaths of two of his comrades.

Therefore, he swore an oath to the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, that he would always remain a genin.

Despite possessing strength far exceeding that of a typical Jonin, he remains an unknown Genin.

"I hope you can join this team and guide them well... especially that kid named Uchiha Kagami."

Kosuke listened attentively, and after Hiruzen Sarutobi paused, he spoke up: "He's Kagami-senpai's grandson, isn't he? I've heard rumors about him recently."

"He's a really great kid."

"Yes... he really is amazing." Hiruzen Sarutobi gazed at the myriad lights of Konoha.

"Kosuke, that child is alienated from the village. I hope you can act as a bridge to connect him with the village."

"If he can be like Kagami... then I can pay my respects to the First and Second Hokage in peace after I die."

"I will do my best, Lord Sandai."

Chapter 40 Jiraiya VS Eight-Tails Jinchuriki and Abby

Konoha's northern front.

The commander-in-chief was Jiraiya, one of the legendary Sannin.

With the situation tense, he has no choice but to remain in the Land of Fire to build a defense line.

There's another very important reason for choosing this location.

This place is very close to the Land of Hot Springs.

That's a famous land of hot springs...

Jiraiya certainly wouldn't neglect his duties now, but wars always come to an end...

Then, your tired body and mind will need healing.

Inside the camp, he carefully observed the various border posts, his eyes occasionally glancing at the Land of Hot Springs in the corner of the map.

I wish the war would end soon, so I could travel around and collect folk materials in peace...

Suddenly, a ninja rushed into the command tent without announcing his arrival.

"Jiraiya-sama!"

"The sensory ninjas have detected a massive amount of chakra at the front lines!"

"Far beyond a ninja... he's very likely a Jinchuriki of a Tailed Beast!"

Jiraiya frowned.

Unless you're a ninja like Rōshi and Han who have used the power of the tailed beasts in multiple battles.

Normally, each village is unaware of information about the Jinchuriki of other ninja villages.

In particular, there has been no news of Jinchuriki in Kumogakure for many years. Intelligence indicates that their Tailed Beasts have been sealed in the Six Paths Tools for many years.

Is it a two-tailed or an eight-tailed tail?

Has the Hidden Cloud Sect found a suitable container?

That location... could also be Iwagakure (Iwagakure Village)...

Let’s go and take a look first.

Having witnessed the power of the Four-Tails and the Five-Tails firsthand, Jiraiya did not blindly believe in himself.

"You report to the village, I'll go take a look."

After packing up his ninja tools and scrolls, Jiraiya immediately headed to the border.

When Jiraiya arrived, the scene was already in ruins, and the Konoha ninja stationed there suffered heavy casualties.

Before Jiraiya could even figure out what was going on...

A kunai shot out, aiming straight for his face.

Jiraiya swung his arm, sending the kunai flying, and looked in one direction.

A group of people appeared instantly from among the shadows of the trees. The leader wore a hood and had his left eye covered by a black eye patch. His face was resolute and serious.

"It's Jiraiya. Long time no see."

Jiraiya looked solemn and spoke in a low voice as he looked at the newcomer.

"Tsuchikage...Are you Cloud Village going to break the peace treaty?!"

A close retainer of the Raikage, a bloodstained ninja who has mastered the Lava Release technique, his status in Konoha is almost equivalent to Jiraiya's.

The appearance of someone like that... is undoubtedly a declaration of war!

"Konoha and Iwagakure also have an alliance, yet you didn't hesitate to kill Iwagakure members."

"Tutai, stop wasting your breath on them!"

A robust young man with dark skin and light blond hair declared in a loud voice:

"I've heard that the Uchiha clans of Konoha are very effective against the Four-Tails. Give us a few of your Uchiha clansmen who have awakened their Sharingan, preferably that guy named Uchiha Kagami, and we'll retreat!"

Jiraiya took a step back, and upon hearing this, he decided not to waste any more words.

Those who covet the village must not be tolerated!

He immediately asked for his own disciples!

Do you really think I, the Toad Sage, am a vegetarian?

Hai-xu-you-shen-wei

Tu Tai sensed something was wrong and quickly shouted:

"Everyone, disperse!!"

Ninja Art - Summoning Jutsu!

After a deafening roar, the colossal creature descended from the sky like Mount Tai!