Naruto: Naruto started the Fourth Shinobi World War for me

Chapter 15: Danzo compensates Naruko?

Xi Yan groggily opened her eyes, then realized, how did she suddenly fall asleep?!

"You're awake, Yugao."

Ningxia hugged the lifeless Nine-Tailed Fox and rubbed its head. When entering the consciousness space, he had Zhishui cast an illusion spell on Xiyan so that she could have a good sleep.

It must be said that although Shisui's brain isn't very sharp, his illusion skills are still undeniable. Yugao had no idea that she had been under an illusion.

"I'm sorry, I... just now..."

Xi Yan was somewhat frightened and at a loss. As a ninja, neglecting her employer who was being protected was already a dereliction of duty, not to mention that Ning Xia treated her very well and had none of the bad habits of a noble.

High returns, safe, even comfortable. All you have to do every day is follow Ningxia and make sure he doesn't get into trouble, and you can get a good reward.

Moreover, Ningxia herself has a gentle personality, is often pestered by little girls, cooks well, and knows many things that Xiyan can't understand but thinks are very impressive.

She was arguably the most perfect employer, so perfect that Xi Yan was even a little afraid that one day Ning Xia would replace her because she didn't do a good job.

Unbeknownst to her, she had already developed the habit of secretly protecting (watching over) Ningxia from the shadows, filling notebook after notebook, as if Ningxia had become a part of her life.

"It's alright, Xiyan, you're just too tired. I'll make you a cup of calming tea. Get a good night's sleep tonight, and everything will be fine."

Ningxia smiled helplessly. He had a good impression of Xiyan. Although she was very serious about her work, he also had an uncontrollable urge to complain.

It's hard not to like a girl with such a contrasting personality.

"Um... thank you for your help..."

Xi Yan looked down at her pale pink knees and felt her body stiffen inexplicably, as if she were being stared at by some monstrous beast.

Little did he know that Shisui beside him was staring at him with a complex gaze.

"Next time... we absolutely cannot let Ningxia down!"

Xi Yan secretly cheered herself up, then took out her notebook and flipped through the pages to the last entry.

Shisui was also there, reading through the pages one by one. At first, Shisui just thought that this ANBU member was a bit presumptuous, but now... she was certain that this woman was a madwoman.

Shisui instinctively wanted to draw her sword, but then she remembered that she was no longer the Uchiha Shisui of the past.

Sitting sullenly next to Xi Yan, Zhi Shui grew increasingly displeased with her. It was enough that she was the one protecting Xi Yan; Xi Yan couldn't even withstand a single glance from her.

Ningxia filled a cup of calming tea with Xiyan's cup adorned with a cartoon rabbit. Holding the steaming cup, Xiyan blew on the steam and took a sip. It tasted very good, without the bitterness of medicinal herbs.

Zhi Shui's eyes almost popped out of their sockets. Ning Xia quietly moved closer to her, lightly patted her head in annoyance, and gestured for her to go to the kitchen.

Feeling dejected, Shisui went to the kitchen and saw a cartoon golden retriever cup that was different from Yugao's.

There was also a note underneath: "This is your cup."

Seeing Ningxia's thoughtfulness, Zhishui, who was initially feeling down, felt a warmth in his heart and also picked up his cup to sip the drink.

At this moment, outside the Hokage Building.

"Minato...I...I just..."

The Third Hokage felt weak and could collapse at any moment. The once mighty ninja had finally been defeated by time and had become cowardly.

"Minato, you should still..."

Jiraiya couldn't bear to see his teacher like this and wanted to say a few words of advice, but at this moment, Minato's clear blue eyes were already filled with hatred.

No one had the right to advise Minato to give up. He had given everything for the village, but in the end, his daughter became the scapegoat and suffered the malice of all the villagers.

Putting myself in their shoes, if I were in their shoes, I would only become more radical.

Feeling his chakra draining away, Minato knew his time was running out and he had to do everything he could to secure a response and compensation for Naruto.

Faced with Minato's increasingly aggressive attitude, the Third Hokage, like a helpless old man, choked out, "Minato, are you trying to force me to my death?"

"Three generations, why have you made my daughter suffer so much? Answer me! Look me in the eyes!"

Minato showed no sympathy; all he knew was that his daughter, after suffering countless injustices, could only curl up in bed and sob.

Everyone else had the company and care of their parents, but Naruko had nothing. Their houses, their inheritances, everything—none of it was left to Naruko.

Don't say it's for protection. You mean to protect Naruto and cover up the fact that she is the daughter of the Fourth Hokage by saying that she is the reincarnation of the Nine-Tails?

So, whose daughter is this Jinchūriki who has his blond hair and blue eyes, takes his wife's surname, and was born on the day he and Kushina died?

Even a fool could see that Naruko was not only a Jinchūriki, but also his daughter. This explanation was weak and unconvincing, which only made Minato even angrier.

"It was me who did it!"

Just as the atmosphere became increasingly tense, Danzo arrived, dragging his heavily injured body. The Third Hokage, whose morale was already low, rushed forward to stop Danzo.

"What are you doing here!?"

The Third Hokage was both angry and somewhat moved. He had thought that Danzo would hide away and not show his face, just like in the past.

Unexpectedly, Danzo was the only one standing by his side at this critical moment.

"Hmph! Sarutobi, you're such a coward as Hokage."

Danzo snorted coldly. Of course, he didn't come to help the Third Hokage. Rather, he was somewhat involved in the death of the Fourth Hokage.

If this matter comes to light, he can forget about becoming Hokage for the rest of his life.

Therefore, he had to take the initiative and eliminate the already deceased Fourth Hokage.

"Danzo..."

Minato hadn't been Hokage for very long, so he didn't know much about Danzo, but he was well aware that Danzo was no good.

The thought that it was Old Man Bi who had caused Naruto so much pain made Minato unable to suppress his anger. If he hadn't run out of chakra, he would have killed Danzo without hesitation.

"I am right here. I will take full responsibility for everything. If the Fourth Hokage has any complaints, I will resolve them myself."

Danzo acted very responsibly at this moment, but in his heart he was plotting how to deal with Minato without doing so in front of everyone, and then take advantage of this momentum to press his advantage and remove the Third Hokage from power.

"What am I dissatisfied with...?"

Minato struggled to maintain his composure; he was on the verge of disappearing, and he had to find a way to get more compensation for Naruko.

After taking a deep breath, Minato rattled off dozens of conditions, any one of which the Third Hokage would never agree to.

Danzo agreed without batting an eye, and even carried it out in front of Minato.

First, the rumors about the fox spirit were immediately dispelled by Root's propaganda, and Naruko was announced to be the daughter of a hero.

Immediately afterwards, Danzo seized and robbed a large sum of money as compensation, as demanded by Minato.

Following this, the villagers who used violence against Naruto were arrested and sentenced, and various favorable conditions were offered. Danzo had done everything in his power to compensate Naruto.

"Fourth generation, are you satisfied now?"

Danzo was already drenched in sweat; if this continued, he would be completely drained.

"Thank you, Danzo."

Minato thought he had almost resolved the matter, but then he remembered something else.

Looking at Fugaku Uchiha who had rushed over, Minato apologized to him and the Uchiha clan, saying that he always believed the Uchiha were part of Konoha and hoped that the Uchiha would become Hokage.

Unfortunately... he will not be able to witness this day.

Subsequently, Minato publicly announced again that the Uchiha clan had no connection with the Nine-Tails' attack, and that the person was definitely not an Uchiha from Konoha.

"Teacher, I've reached my limit. Please... look after Naruko for me. This is my... final request..."

Minato's body gradually dissipated, and everyone present who had seen the real Minato was filled with sorrow.

If it weren't for that accident, Minato would definitely have been a qualified Hokage.

Danzo stared blankly at Minato as he disappeared, utterly bewildered. Wait, so you were at your last gasp? Then why did I agree to all this?!