Chapter 250: Kazekage Ninja- - 39: The War Loan
"Ho! That old fox, the Third Raikage, really spared no expense this time. He sent three of the Alphabet Squad—this one, X; that one, W-Ai; and the other, Zed—all of them elite, quasi-Kage-level warriors that Kumogakure spent fortunes training over the years. And yet, none of them even lasted a single round against Minato. Minato, well done!"
Danzo Shimura rarely praised anyone, but this time, he didn’t hold back in giving credit to Minato Namikaze.
Minato scratched the back of his head sheepishly and replied, "It’s not that I’m much stronger than them; it’s just that they weren’t familiar with the tactics of the Flying Thunder God Technique. That’s how I gained the upper hand."
"Minato, no need for modesty," Hiruzen Sarutobi interjected with a sigh of admiration. "It’s truly gratifying to see Tobirama-sensei’s technique perfected in your hands."
"Excuse me, gentlemen," Homura Mitokado cut in, pointing at the bodies strewn across the battlefield. "Shouldn’t we focus on the aftermath instead of straying off-topic?"
"Hmm, what’s your suggestion?" Hiruzen asked.
"Isn’t it obvious? Kumogakure’s vile act of kidnapping our Jinchuriki is a blatant provocation against Konoha. We must publicly expose their despicable actions and resolutely retaliate!" Homura exclaimed, clenching his fist.
Hiruzen didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he turned to Danzo. "Danzo, what’s your take?"
"I haven’t decided yet," Danzo replied coolly, his attention still fixed on the marked kunai on the ground.
"Minato, what about you? What’s your opinion?" Hiruzen asked after a moment of contemplation, surprising everyone.