The next day.
The news about the return of the Silver Flash spread throughout Konoha.
This news was like an earthquake that shook countless civilians and ninja, all of Konoha was in an uproar.
Silver Flash was a hero of Konoha!
Despite his long absence, during which Minato took his place, becoming the new hero of Konoha, Silver Flash's exploits could not be forgotten, they were recorded in the history books!
As for people like Hiruzen and Danzo, the moment they received the news of Yeruashi's return, their hearts were shaken and they were all aware of one fact.
Trouble was brewing!
If Yeruashi had disappeared, the future change of power in Konoha would have gone smoothly, under the patronage of Hiruzen, the position of Hokage would have passed smoothly into Minato's hands.
But now it's different, Yeruashi's current age is not enough to become the Fourth Hokage, but if it goes on for a few more years, Yeruashi will already have the right to claim the position, or if Orochimaru gets the support of his disciple, he can return to the fight for the Hokage position!
Immediately.
Hiruzen held a private meeting in which only Danzo and a few elders, such as Homura and Koharu, participated.
At the same time, Yeruashi visited Orochimaru's laboratory.
Orochimaru looked at his disciple who had just appeared in front of him and sketched a small smile as he said, "As expected, you couldn't leave this world so easily, Yeruashi."
"I had a little accident."
Yeruashi didn't go into details and then took out a small bottle of blood, immediately throwing it at Orochimaru as he said, "This is my gift to you, sensei, the blood of the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa"
"Kekkei Genkai: Jiton?"
Orochimaru's gaze lit up slightly as he took the vial of blood and said, "It's quite difficult to get the blood of one of the Kage.... You didn't go to Sunagakure, did you?"
Yeruashi casually said, "Yes, I made a stop in Sunagakure on my way to Konoha."
Although Yeruashi's words seemed insignificant and not worthy of attention, Orochimaru realized for himself one fact: The current Yeruashi has a power that surpasses an entire Great Ninja Village! Almost like the legendary Ninja God, Senju Hashirama, in the past!
Of course, he could have infiltrated Sunagakure, obtained the Kazekage's blood and immediately retreated. Orochimaru believed that with the proper training, he could also carry out that plan, but Yeruashi's attitude was too relaxed.
As if it was something trivial.
With that sentence, Yeruashi almost directly told him that he had the power to overcome an entire Grand Ninja Village.
"On the way back, I met Tsunade-sama and she told me that you seem to have lost interest in the position of Hokage, sensei..."
Orochimaru was silent for a moment and with a hint of mockery in his voice said, "Too many people don't want me to be the next Hokage, so I really lost interest. In fact, it seems like something completely trivial compared to the desire to gain eternal life."
The lab fell silent.
Yeruashi looked at Orochimaru and said quietly, "I will respect your choice, sensei. If you still decide to become a Hokage, I will definitely support you."
After saying that, he turned around and walked out of the lab.
With the current strength, Yeruashi isn't even afraid of all of Konoha, so it all depends on Orochimaru's choice. Whatever choice his sensei makes in the end, he will respect his decision and support him if the need arises.
"Hokage..."
Orochimaru watched Yeruashi's departure and whispered.
...
Yeruashi did not stay long in Konoha.
He only stayed here for one day, and after a brief talk with Hiruzen, he headed in the direction of Konoha's front line camp, located to the east.
This frontline camp, designed to protect against Kirigakure, is responsible for monitoring and providing communication between several important regions, and Kakashi was sent here a few days ago.
Half a day later.
Yeruashi arrived at the camp.
The ninja in this camp had not yet received information from Konoha and showed a distinct lack of confidence in Yeruashi's identity, but after demonstrating some proprietary tools, he easily confirmed the identity and then received the necessary information from the camp commander.
"Two days ago, a group of ninja led by Kakashi was attacked by Kirigakure ninja, as a result of which, a member of the group, Nohara Rin, was captured, at this moment, Kakashi is leading a rescue operation together with his squad..."
The camp commander, who is a member of the Aburame Clan, bowed to Yeruashi and quickly reported the situation.
Upon receiving this information, Yeruashi's eyes shone a cold light, "What about the specific route of pursuit?"
It seems that he still has time.
As soon as the camp commander provided the necessary information, Yeruashi did not hesitate and immediately left the camp, running along Kakashi's route of movement.
...
At the same time.
Somewhere on the border of the Fire Country, in the front camp of Kirigakure, a huge wave of chakra was gradually contracting and gathering, until it finally disappeared completely.
A large number of Kirigakure ninja stood around a girl, holding their hands in the seal position. The giant seal, with the girl in the center, was gradually shrinking.
"Ahhhhhhhhh..."
The girl let out screams of pain constantly....
The pain came from inside her head, or rather, it was caused by the three-tailed Bijuu that had been sealed into her body and was now roaring with rage at the back of the seal inside.
"Bijuu... Sanbi..."
Rin gritted her teeth, realizing exactly what was going on, as many thoughts ran through her mind.
If the Kirigakure ninja sealed the Sanbi in her body, she would become a Jinchuriki!
What was the purpose!
Are they just using it as a container to seal the Bijuu? But in this case, there is no need to use a Konoha ninja for this, it was much more reasonable to take a volunteer from their ranks, sealing Bijuu in the body of an enemy ninja will inevitably incur risks.
Rin couldn't understand why the Kirigakure ninja were doing this, but she supposed there was definitely nothing good about it. They're going to use her to do something terrible.
Rin gritted her teeth.
Once captured by the enemy, Rin immediately realized that the chances of survival tended to zero, and now it was clear that the Kirigakure ninjas would use her for something. Whatever the enemy's specific target was, she couldn't avoid the successful implementation of the plan!
The figure of Yeruashi flashed through Rin's mind, as well as a few moments with Minato, Kakashi and Obito, and her tense face gradually relaxed.
"Kakashi... I'm sorry... I'll have to leave you too..."
"Yeruashi..."
"Looks like we'll meet soon."
Rin smiled and moved the chakra in her body, intending to use it to destroy his heart and end his life.
But.
This movement was interrupted from the beginning.
"What!"
Rin exclaimed in shock and continued to try, but quickly realized that she couldn't commit suicide! Any attempt to do this was interrupted from the start!
A suicide prevention stamp?
Even suicide is impossible....
Rin gritted her teeth as she slowly began to realize Kirigakure's purpose. After sealing the Sanbi, they would most likely secretly deliver it to Konoha to cause massive damage to the village with the power of the Bijuu!
"No... I can't help it... I can't commit suicide..."
"This seal.... is located, In the heart?"