Namikaze Minato Wants to Earn Merit

The four Anbu from Sunagakure vanished quickly, heading back to the battle lines.

Pakura was left alone in the Land of Fire, now even more free to do as she pleased.

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Not long after, in Konoha.

Namikaze Minato and Kushina were all geared up, ready to leave.

Standing at the Konoha gate, Namikaze Minato thought to himself, "Aburame Torune warned the Third Kazekage, but he still disappeared..."

In other words, the Third Kazekage still ended up poisoned by Scorpion.

The Third Shinobi World War had begun, just as it was meant to.

The way things were going, it would get worse and worse, spreading like a raging fire.

Then... the major nations would find themselves in a deadly fight they couldn't escape.

After that, the Third Shinobi World War would become the saddest war ever.

It was a war where nobody won.

Konoha was almost destroyed, and its future was uncertain.

He was supposed to change things and become the Fourth Hokage...

But now, because Konoha White Fang was still alive and Sarutobi Ryo was doing unexpected things, the future was changing a lot.

But now, he finally had a chance to prove himself.

Pakura had learned the Swift Release Kekkei Genkai, and nobody in Konoha could stop her.

That's why he and Kushina were chosen to capture her.

"Pakura learned Swift Release..."

This was another surprise.

In the future he knew, Pakura only had Scorch Release.

The world was becoming more and more unpredictable.

Namikaze Minato couldn't help but wonder.

"Maybe... Sarutobi Ryo isn't behind everything."

After all, Pakura learning Swift Release had nothing to do with him.

So, what was the real reason, or who was causing the world to change like this?

But no matter what, he was determined to become the Fourth Hokage.

Because that was the only way he could marry Kushina and make sure their child, Naruto, was born into this world.

"Minato, what are you thinking about?" Kushina asked, looking strong and brave in her Jonin uniform as she walked up to him.

"Nothing."

Namikaze Minato smiled. Just seeing Kushina gave him so much strength.

As long as she was with him, he could do anything.

He had to become the Fourth Hokage, no matter what.

And then, he would change the fate that led to death.

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"Obito, you're late again." Kakashi said, looking annoyed as he watched Obito sprint towards them, out of breath.

"I was helping an old lady cross the street today..."

"Liar." Kakashi interrupted Obito, who was still trying to catch his breath.

"Okay, okay, Kakashi, just let Obito off the hook," Nohara Rin said with a smile.

"Alright then, everyone, let's go."

Namikaze Minato tightened his backpack, determined to defeat Pakura and earn his first big accomplishment since the war started!

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Eastern Land of Fire, Port Town.

An unexpected person had arrived quietly.

In just half a day, she had turned the whole place upside down.

"Big Sister, bad news! That crazy woman is causing trouble again..."

A subordinate ran into the mansion, yelling at Guren, who was training.

Judging by their bruises and swollen faces, they had definitely been beaten up.

And that was the easy part.

Earlier, many of their friends had their arms or legs broken.

Even when they all attacked her together, they couldn't beat her.

"Big Sister... is there still no word from the Boss?" another subordinate asked.

Guren looked a little embarrassed.

As the Transportation Company grew, Sarutobi Ryo's offices had popped up all over the Land of Fire.

Because of this, it was easy to find out certain things.

Like... the fact that Pakura of Scorch Release had been causing trouble for the past week.

"The Boss... is busy right now," Guren said, making up an excuse.

Just then, there was another commotion outside.

Soon, several subordinates were thrown inside.

"Uwaah~!" they screamed as they rolled into a pile, looking terrible.

Then, a tall woman walked in.

Her beautiful figure was just part of it; her face, both beautiful and fierce, looked down on them.

"You're Sarutobi Ryo's student?"

After searching for a while, Pakura had followed the clues to Sarutobi Ryo's main office.

She looked at the young girl in front of her; no matter how she looked at it, she was just a kid.

"So you're going to pick on us because you're scared of the Boss?"

Guren had been in the Ninja World for a long time, so she knew what to say.

She immediately made it sound like Pakura was bullying the weak.

"Ha... you're a sharp-tongued brat. You talk well, but it doesn't matter... I'm here to find Sarutobi Ryo. If he doesn't show up, I'll burn this place to the ground..."

As she spoke, Pakura made a flame appear in her right hand.

This scared the subordinates around her, their faces filled with fear.

Guren also felt a little afraid.

After all, the other person was a legendary ninja... Pakura of Scorch Release.

But remembering that she was in charge here, trusted by the Boss, she acted tough and said, "Old hag, you'll have to get past me first!"

"Don't, Big Sister~~!" the subordinates next to her quickly shouted. "Don't risk your life~~! Who is this woman... we can't possibly beat her..."

"Forget it, I'll play with this little kid first."

Pakura waved her hand, sending a ball of fire flying.

The fireball floated gently towards Guren.

At this point, Guren stopped hiding her strength. She quickly made hand signs and used the Fire Release.

"Fire Release... Great Flame Technique!"

Hot flames shot out of the girl's mouth.

It was a technique of the Sarutobi Clan, taught to Guren by Sarutobi Ryo.

Boom!!

Pakura looked surprised as even her own attack was completely swallowed up by the Great Flame Technique.

"Got her!" Guren said, happily.

The other subordinates stared, unable to believe that their Big Sister had defeated the legendary Pakura of Scorch Release in one move!

"Heh." But the cold laugh that came from the flames made her blood run cold.

After the Great Flame Technique disappeared, Pakura stood there unharmed, not affected by the Fire Release Ninjutsu.

"Th-This is impossible?!" Guren's face changed completely.

Pakura's eyes became even more cruel: "You're a vicious little brat, trying to kill someone right away... Then I'll take your life first!"

Boom!

Pakura raised her hand and made a fireball.

A burning white light glowed inside the fireball.

Guren felt a sense of danger.

This time, it wasn't just ordinary Fire Release, but... the Scorch Release Kekkei Genkai's Over-Steaming Kill!

"Go!"

Pakura flicked her hand, and the fireball shot out.

Just as Guren was about to turn into a dried-up mummy, a water-colored blur flew over incredibly fast, and the Scorch Release fireball disappeared.

"Who?!"

Pakura quickly turned her head.

The next moment, her eyes widened.

"Sarutobi Ryo... you've finally shown up!"

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