Soon, the eight ninja dogs returned. Pakkun said, "We've found it."
Everyone was delighted and immediately followed Pakkun and the others.
"Kakashi, get ready for battle. I don't think the person who took Obito is a good one."
Seisuke gave them a heads - up in advance. "The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan is very precious. Even people in Konoha covet those eyes, not to mention ninjas from other villages."
Kakashi touched his eye. After having the Sharingan, he knew how powerful it was. Seisuke was right. The person who took Obito must have had ill intentions.
Minato said, "Seisuke is right. If there are really enemies, I'll take the lead. Kakashi, Seisuke, you two protect Rin."
"Okay."
They followed Pakkun and the others for a while and then entered the forest.
"Be careful. This is the territory of the Kusagakure village. There might be Kusagakure ninjas around."
The battle at the Kannabi Bridge took place in the Land of Grass, and there were Kusagakure ninjas involved in that battle.
Kusagakure ninjas were good at studying the ninjutsu of other countries and using diplomatic means to maneuver among the powerful countries. They could quickly grasp the trend of the situation to protect themselves. At the same time, they were also good at crack other ninja villages' ninjutsu.
These guys were basically opportunists. During the war, they would switch sides to the one with the upper hand and help the strong bully the weak.
This time, Konoha was besieged by several major ninja villages, and the chances of winning this battle were not high. So these guys helped the Land of Earth attack Konoha. But they didn't expect the emergence of the Yellow Flash, who single - handedly took down a group of Iwa - ninjas and became famous in one battle!
It could be said that Minato's reputation was built on the bodies of Iwa - ninjas and a small number of Kusagakure ninjas.
"I'm not worried about them."
Seisuke curled his lips. A bunch of opportunists could just be burned.
Minato said, "Seisuke, I know you're very powerful, but don't underestimate the Kusagakure ninjas. There are strong ones among them."
"Uh, Teacher Minato, did you encounter very strong Kusagakure ninjas in the war?"
"Well, because the Flying Thunder God is so fast, they didn't have a chance to attack me, so I don't know." Minato said sheepishly.
"..."
Well, Flying Thunder God is invincible!
As they got closer, Madara Uchiha and his group hiding underground nearby sensed their arrival.
A White Zetsu suddenly emerged from the cave wall and said, "Someone is coming."
Madara Uchiha, wearing a blue robe, with white hair and looking extremely old, opened his eyes. On a wooden bed beside him, Obito, whose body was patched with parts of White Zetsu, was sound asleep.
Madara Uchiha said in a deep voice, "Who is it?"
"The Yellow Flash of Konoha, the Blazing Lord who made a name for himself on the battlefield of Kirigakure, and Obito's two friends." White Zetsu reported.
"How did they find this place?"
Madara Uchiha was puzzled. In Obito's situation, he would basically be judged dead, and the body couldn't have been dug out. In that case, no one would look for it anymore. But how did these people find this place?
"I don't know. They have a few dogs with them."
"Useless!" Madara Uchiha cursed. He stood up, supporting himself with a sickle, and said, "Obito is an important pawn and can't be found by them. I'll go and hold them off."
"Oh, is there going to be a fight? So exciting!"
A White Zetsu with ring - shaped eyes landed in front of him. Its body suddenly split open like a blooming flower bud, wrapping Madara Uchiha inside.
"I'm really old. If it were in the past, I would never use this kind of thing." Madara Uchiha also sighed that time was unforgiving. If he were twenty years younger, he wouldn't need to rely on external help.
His head emerged. There was only one hole in the ring - shaped eye, which was his right - eye socket. His eye had been transplanted to Nagato, and now he only had a Sharingan in his left eye.
"The Yellow Flash... a ninja who became famous relying on Tobirama's Flying Thunder God. Flying Thunder God, Tobirama always studied some troublesome ninjutsu." He grumbled as he sat on a chair, with the Outer Path Golem behind him, its mouth wide open.
Two White Zetsu clones picked up Obito and ran. Taking advantage of his being asleep, they could move him away.
"The Outer Path Golem can't be exposed. There's not enough time!"
He was quite troubled. The Outer Path Golem, Obito, and himself couldn't be exposed.
If he had another half - year to set up the plan, he could make Obito obediently become his lackey. Unfortunately, time didn't wait for him. He didn't expect Minato to bring people here.
Fortunately, to prevent Obito from escaping, he had blocked the door with a huge rock. Without Earth Release at the level of White Zetsu, one could only try to break the rock.
And to break this rock, generally, a ninja with particularly powerful strength was needed.
Obviously, Minato didn't possess that kind of strength.
He put on the White Zetsu cloak just in case.
He used Earth Release to raise a stone wall to hide the Outer Path Golem, leaving only a gap the size of a chakra - transmitting pipe.
The Outer Path Golem played a crucial role in his plan and must not have any problems.
"They're already at the door."
White Zetsu said.
Madara Uchiha closed his eyes and said, "You transform into Obito's appearance and pretend to be a corpse."
"Huh? Okay."
White Zetsu slowly transformed into Obito's appearance, missing his right hand and leg, with half of his face disfigured by the impact, his body wrapped in bandages, eyes closed, and lying there.
There was no heartbeat, no breathing, no pulse, and his body was cold, indistinguishable from a dead person.
Seeing this, Madara Uchiha hid.
At the same time
Pakkun sniffed the air and said, "It's here. Obito's scent is the strongest here. Our work is done. Goodbye!"
With that, he disappeared.
Looking at the huge rock in front of them, Seisuke said, "How about... I blow this place up?"
Minato wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said, "No, if you do that, the cave will collapse, and it will harm Obito. Leave it to me!"
He closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, there was an orange - colored eyeshadow around his eyes, and his originally blue eyes turned into yellow one - character pupils.
"Is this the Sage Art of Mount Myoboku?" Seisuke asked.
Minato nodded and said, "I learned Sage Art in Mount Myoboku, but I'm not very good at it."
Seisuke said speechlessly, "Teacher Minato, Sage Art isn't something everyone can learn. Moreover, you can use Sage Art in less than half a minute of gathering natural energy. If you say you're not good at it and word gets out, people will beat you up."
Some people say they're not good at Sage Art, but in fact, they can activate Sage Mode instantly!
Are you the "Versailles" Minato?
Minato smiled bitterly and said, "Step aside a bit. I'll break this rock."
The few of them, along with the dogs, moved to the side.
A Rasengan lit up in Minato's palm. He continuously injected Sage chakra into it and then struck the rock.
"Rasengan: Flash Rasengan Three - Stage!!"