Chapter 63: Danzo, So You're Also a Member of the Uchiha Clan! (1/2)

"Danger!!"

The massive impact from the Five-Tails' landing stirred up a storm of sand and rocks, akin to an A-rank Earth Release. Minato, running low on chakra, could only grit his teeth and shield Danzo with his body, bracing against the debris and shockwave!

Danzo frowned.

While his chakra reserves were still sufficient, he had no intention of doing anything. Despite Minato saying nothing along the way, Danzo immediately realized there was no malice in Minato's actions after they left their previous location.

The real threat was these people riding the Five-Tails...

Danzo glanced at the nearby village and the figures approaching rapidly, his one eye showing no sign of disturbance.

"Step back, Minato."

Facing the Five-Tails, the Uchiha clan, and White Fang, Danzo remained calm and unperturbed.

"I'd like to see what these people really want from me..."

"Roar!!!!!!!!!!"

Before he could finish his sentence, the Five-Tails suddenly let out a thunderous roar!

Boom!!!

A hurricane of sand and debris engulfed them, its power comparable to a combined Wind and Earth jutsu!

Minato and Danzo, caught off guard, were hurled through the air and slammed hard into the ground!

"Capture the spy!"

Wakaho shouted, issuing orders from atop the Five-Tails:

"Konoha Security Force! Move out!!"

Fugaku:...

Hey kid, your ambition is all over the place.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh!

The Uchiha squad swiftly moved in, capturing the "spy" Minato with lightning speed!

"Are you alright, Minato-san?"

Fugaku, having deduced some facts, didn't trouble Minato. In fact, from the beginning, his main concern was Danzo, who was next to him.

As for Wakaho...

Fugaku could only say this wasn't Wakaho's first time dealing with a spy.

The first time was in front of the Konoha Security Department, where the identity of the suspect was confirmed as an alcoholic.

The second time was in front of the Hokage Building, where Fugaku suspected the compensation of over one million ryo from the Third Hokage involved the medical expenses of those two guarding ninjas.

And now, this was the third time...

Regardless, dealing with spies was a serious matter, not to be taken lightly.

The Konoha Security Force existed to safeguard the stability of the village!

So...

Let them capture him.

After all, it was White Fang's command; the Konoha Security Force was merely assisting the Anbu in apprehending him.

As for handling the prisoner, that was up to the Anbu.

"Not... not injured..." Minato slowly regained his composure, still feeling a bit dizzy.

He remembered his mission: to protect Danzo!

But as he looked up, Minato saw Fugaku's three-tomoe Sharingan...

"Sleep now... sleep... you're exhausted... you've done your best..."

The three-tomoe lullaby effect was unmistakably strong. Already weakened, Minato's vision blurred, and he fell unconscious.

The nearby Uchiha members acted as if they hadn't seen anything.

Fugaku supported Minato's shoulder and said, "Suspect Minato is too exhausted, chakra depleted, and fell into a coma due to extreme fatigue. Escort him to Konoha Hospital immediately and inform the Anbu for the handover!"

"Understood..." Fugaku lowered his voice, "Interrogating spies is not the Konoha Security Force's responsibility!"

"Understood!"

Two Uchiha nodded and quickly took Minato away.

Just as Minato was being led away...

"Huh?"

Wakaho looked at Danzo, who had just gotten up, with a puzzled expression and then turned to White Fang.

"Uncle, are you sure he's Danzo from Konoha?"

"I feel like..."

White Fang grinned and said, "He is indeed Danzo. No mistake... Little guy, what are you sensing?"

"..." Wakaho pursed his lips and shook his head.

"My teacher instructed me that this involves the Hokage's plan to eliminate rats, which is top-secret for the village. I can't say more."

White Fang was taken aback for a moment, then broke into a hearty laugh.

That laughter carried a sense of relief and a touch of self-mockery.

Even a child can see through the higher-ups, Danzo!

Fugaku raised an eyebrow, signaling the Uchiha members to hold their actions.