Chapter 92 The World Reborn - Minato Namikaze (Part 3)
Reborn 03
The shadow of the Third Shinobi World War loomed over Konoha. When the mission assignment was given, Minato Namikaze was not surprised—he would form a temporary team with Yuki Uchiha to go to the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind to make a final attempt to negotiate with Sunagakure and Kumogakure, buying Konoha more time and strategic space.
Thanks to the memories in his dream, Minato began his preparations ahead of time.
In the darkness of night, in the forest of the Thousand Hands tribe.
Unlike the boy who died young in the dream, the adult Senju Nawaki is tall and straight. The immaturity of the boy has faded from his brows, and he has gained the gentleness and perseverance unique to the Senju clan, while also revealing the composure that comes from experiencing life and death.
His gaze toward Minato was scrutinizing, yet also tinged with curiosity.
On one hand, he is the newly emerged commoner genius, the Yellow Flash, who is a disciple of Jiraiya; on the other hand, he is the person his family has admired and loved since childhood.
“Minato? I heard you and Yuki are going on that dangerous peace negotiation mission tomorrow.” Nawaki spoke first, his voice gentle but firm. “Coming to see me and Orochimaru-sensei at this time, you must not be here to say goodbye.”
As he finished speaking, Orochimaru slowly stepped out from behind him.
With a pale face, golden vertical pupils, and long black hair fluttering in the night wind, the man wearing a Konoha Jonin vest was none other than Orochimaru.
"Minato Namikaze..." Orochimaru's voice was uniquely hoarse and magnetic, and a hint of amusement and wariness flashed in his vertical pupils.
Without exchanging pleasantries, Minato immediately unfolded an intelligence scroll: "The probability of this peace talk failing is over 70%. Once war breaks out, the real danger lies in the protracted and exhausting nature of the conflict." His finger traced a map, "This will cripple small countries, foster extremist organizations, deplete the younger generation in villages, leading to a talent gap, exacerbate conflicts between major powers, and sow the seeds for an even greater conflict a decade or more later."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over Orochimaru and Nawaki, who were listening intently.
"At the same time, war will become the perfect breeding ground for certain internal forces to seize power and conduct dangerous experiments." His gaze briefly met Orochimaru's. "In the end, Konoha may win, but the price they pay may far outweigh the gains."
This analysis, which transcends the current battle situation and extends to far-reaching future implications, caused Nawaki to frown and fall into deep thought. Orochimaru, on the other hand, stared intently at Minato, his golden vertical pupils gleaming with inquiry and intense interest.
He was more interested in the bodies of the Uchiha clan than in their physical attributes.
“A surprising vision, Minato-kun.” Orochimaru spoke slowly, his voice low. “This isn’t the kind of future a young man in his early twenties would foresee. Unless… you have a special source of information, or,” he drawled, “some kind of… precognition?”
“I consider it a deduction based on intelligence and intuition.” Minato responded calmly, then turned to Nawaki, “Nawaki-senpai, your existence is the best inheritance of the Senju spirit. Kato Dan-senpai is an excellent candidate for Hokage. During the war... medical care, logistics, and post-war reconstruction all needed the support of people like you and Dan-senpai, who possess both strength and compassion.”
He then looked at Orochimaru, his words getting straight to the point: "Lord Orochimaru, is an endless war of attrition, narrow-minded internal strife, and a restrictive research environment really what you seek? A stable, post-war Konoha that retains its potential might provide you with a more ideal research environment."
Orochimaru's vertical pupils flickered in the candlelight. He had never imagined that Minato Namikaze could so directly address his core concerns and outline a cooperative prospect so different from the one offered by Danzo, one filled with taboos and constraints. He gave a cold laugh.
"What do you want, Minato?" Nawaki asked in a deep voice, his gaze sharp. "You've painted a good picture of a postwar future, but only if we survive the war and you have the ability to influence the postwar landscape. And you... seem to have no interest in the Hokage position?" He noticed Minato's high regard for Dan Kato and his hints about his own potential.
He leaned slightly forward, his voice lowered, carrying an undeniable determination: "What I want... is very simple. I want those I care about to be as safe as possible during the war. I want Konoha to move towards integration and rebirth after the war, rather than division and decline. For this, I need allies like my two predecessors, who can provide support in unconventional ways or... remain silent at crucial moments."
Orochimaru finally chuckled softly, the laughter no longer cold, but carrying a rare hint of pleasure, like finding an interesting experimental subject. "Minato Namikaze... you're much more interesting than you seem. Nawaki, what do you think?"
Nawaki gave Minato a deep look and slowly nodded: "I acknowledge your vision and perspective. I will find an opportunity to communicate with Brother Dan. During the war, my teacher and I will do our best to provide medical support, intelligence screening, and... restrict certain extreme actions. But the prerequisite is that your judgment and actions must prove that what you said today is true."
After the late-night meeting, Minato didn't go straight home. The alliance between Nawaki, a member of the Senju clan, and Lord Orochimaru could play a far greater role in the war than anyone imagined. The future of this world, and the future of Yuki, are undoubtedly intertwined.
He will no longer allow important people to pass away easily, nor will he allow the chain of tragedies to repeat itself mercilessly.
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The next morning, we set off from the meeting point.
Beneath the gates of Konoha, Uchiha Yuki was already waiting, dressed in a sharp ANBU-style outfit. Beside her ninja tool pouch, the unique, crystalline hilt of her Ice Feather Blade gleamed slightly in the morning light. Her expression was calm as she conducted a final check of her equipment.
Minato walked over, a gentle smile on his face as he greeted her: "Good morning, Yuki. Are you ready?"
Xue raised her head, her dark eyes clear: "We can set off anytime, senpai." She paused, then added, "Nawaki-senpai came by earlier and gave me this."
She opened her hand, revealing a simple amulet engraved with the Senju clan emblem in her palm. The material was ordinary, but it contained a clear Yang Release chakra imprint, providing a slight calming and warning effect.
He wished us a successful mission and a safe return.
Minato felt a warmth in his heart. Nawaki's actions were even faster than he had expected. He truly lived up to his reputation as a descendant of the First Generation.
This amulet is not only a blessing, but also a subtle signal—he remembered the agreement made last night.
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The outbreak of war was more intense than anticipated. Konoha endured immense pressure on multiple fronts, the land stained with blood, and death became commonplace. On this brutal stage, the name "Yellow Flash" spread like a nightmare among enemy ninjas. Minato mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique to its fullest extent; wherever his golden figure flashed, the tide of battle often turned instantly. He always appeared at the most critical juncture of the battle, single-handedly saving his team from annihilation.
"If you encounter Konoha's Yellow Flash, you can abandon the mission and retreat immediately"—this unwritten rule quietly circulated within the enemy camp.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield, the name of Yukihime, the Sharingan user, spread far and wide. Her two-tomoe Sharingan could see through illusions and traps, and with a flick of her ice feathers, she could freeze rivers. Her fine ice crystal senbon needles could always disrupt the enemy's formation at crucial moments. She wasn't always charging head-on; more often, she supported the overall situation with her exquisite control of the battlefield.
Xue was keenly aware that although the mission area of her squad was dangerous, she could always find a crack in the road, or receive special antidotes developed by Orochimaru for specific terrains or enemies when she needed support the most, or receive a rapid relay rescue from Tsunade's medical team.
Time passed slowly, and the turning point of the war occurred at the Kannabi Bridge.
Minato personally led the sabotage mission, with members including Kakashi, Obito, and Rin from Team 7, as well as Yuki Uchiha, a special Jonin he had specially recruited. This time, he didn't want to hide anything from Yuki. The pre-battle planning was extremely detailed; he had almost rehearsed every possibility, especially designating the cave area that could have buried Obito as an absolute no-go zone.
“Obito, your mission is to protect Rin. Follow Kakashi’s orders and absolutely do not act rashly.” Minato’s tone was unusually stern. “Yuki, your Sharingan and Ice Feather are key. When ambushed, prioritize creating a favorable environment to protect your teammates’ flanks.”
When the battle broke out, the ambush by Iwagakure was more dangerous than expected. But Minato's preparations paid off. His Flying Thunder God Technique allowed him to appear at multiple pressure points like clones, Kakashi's Lightning Blade became more stable under tactical guidance, and Obito, though hot-blooded, restrained his impulses thanks to long-term training and Yuki's support.
Driven by a strong desire to protect Yuki and his comrades, Obito awakened the Sharingan with two tomoe, though he was not yet familiar with its mastery.
In a critical moment, when the Jonin of Iwagakure tried to use Earth Release to drag Kakashi and Rin away, Obito almost repeated the same mistake.
"Obito, move to the right!" Xue shouted, and Bingyu touched the ground.
At the same time, Minato disappeared.
Obito instinctively stepped to the right, and ice instantly formed beneath his feet, freezing not only the stone spears attacking from the side but also creating an ice path that propelled him at high speed toward Kakashi. Meanwhile, Minato's Rasengan was already imprinted on the back of the Iwagakure Jonin.
The trend of the ground closing up was forcibly curbed.
The mission was ultimately a success, and the Kannabi Bridge collapsed amidst a deafening roar. During the retreat, the entire Seventh Squad, though wounded, survived—no one died, no one went blind, and no one experienced the soul-crushing loss.
Obito touched his undamaged eyes, looking at Kakashi beside him who was bickering but had reached out to help him, and Rin who was bandaging his wounds. Then he looked at Minato, who was quietly discussing the game with Yuki, and his eyes welled up with tears. He felt as if something important had been changed. Tears inexplicably fell from his eyes, and he wiped his face hard.
Ahead, Yuki noticed his mood, smiled helplessly, and said softly, "Idiot Obito."
Minato turned around, gave Obito an encouraging smile, and then his gaze met Yuki's. Yuki's face also showed a hint of fatigue from the battle, but her eyes were clear, and she nodded almost imperceptibly at him.
Minato turned around, giving Obito an encouraging smile, his gaze meeting Yuki's. Yuki's eyes were weary, yet still clear, and she gave him a barely perceptible nod. She sensed the exceptionally meticulous planning of this battle, as if all dangers were foreseen, but the trust cultivated on the battlefield allowed her to suppress her doubts—and the outcome proved everything.
Regardless of what secrets Minato-senpai holds.
Xue Du, as always, chose to believe him.
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