Naruto: Did i Just Get Reincarnated as Gojo?

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"If that organization were filled with Missing-nin like Sasori, attacking them might bring an end to Sunagakure's last hope." Minato slammed his hand on the Hokage's desk.

"Might Guy, and Shisui, for your meritorious service in protecting Konoha Elder Advisor—all expenses at Konoha Hospital, including follow-up treatment, will be covered by the Hokage Tower. Furthermore, we will publicly commend your actions!"

After announcing the rewards for the Shinobi who had distinguished themselves, Minato frowned and pressed, "Kaigetsu-kun, what exactly happened?"

"That organization called [Akatsuki] is too dangerous. First—they attacked Konoha and Suna's important leaders at the completion ceremony of the Konoha-Suna Trade Route, and now they've brazenly attacked Rōran…"

"It's not just Rōran," Gojo Kaigetsu corrected. "The One-Tailed Shukaku's Jinchuriki, Bunpuku—was also abducted by Akatsuki's Akasuna no Sasori."

"What?! They targeted a Jinchuriki?"

Minato's expression turned incredibly serious.

If [Akatsuki] had only attacked strategic targets in Sunagakure, he would have been happy to watch from the sidelines, observing the conflict between Suna and Akatsuki.

But if the matter involved a Jinchuriki, things took on a different flavor.

Since the Shinobi world entered the era of hidden villages, for fifty years, there had been no shortage of ambitious individuals who wanted to target Jinchuriki and control the power of the Tailed Beasts.

Once that happened, it would be a major event that would shock the entire Shinobi world!

The First Law of the Shinobi World: Anything involving Tailed Beasts is a major event!

At present, it seemed to be just an internal matter for Sunagakure. But—who knew when it would explode in the Shinobi world?!

As one of the Five Great Villages, concealing the fact that their Jinchuriki had been captured was extremely irresponsible!

He also remembered that his wife, Kushina, was nearing her due date. He couldn't help but worry. What if Akatsuki had designs on all Jinchuriki? Would they target Kushina during her most vulnerable time?

'If it weren't for Kaigetsu-kun's reminder, things would have been disastrous…' Minato wiped the cold sweat from his brow, and his gaze towards Gojo Kaigetsu was filled with even more gratitude.

This close friend, he hadn't made a mistake.

He had not only given him a prosperous village but also a complete wife.

"Should we inform the other three villages about this? To have them be more vigilant against a possible attack on their Jinchuriki."

"That's a good suggestion. Doing so would undoubtedly shatter Akatsuki's plot, and perhaps we, of this generation, could usher in peace. The longer we delay, the greater Konoha's advantage over the other four villages, but…"

Gojo Kaigetsu's voice rose. "I prefer to resolve the crises that might appear in the future, now! Not leaving any hidden dangers for the descendants of Konoha!"

This was Gojo Kaigetsu's noble spirit—like pure gold!

The so-called [awareness] was a decisive, unwavering commitment, and the responsibility and duty to achieve the goal and protect the younger generation!

Gojo Kaigetsu had to resolve Black Zetsu in this era.

Killing Akatsuki was a small matter; killing Black Zetsu was the main objective!

If Black Zetsu were sealed, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya would be completely cut off from the possibility of being revived. In this way, the Shinobi world could be at peace for a long time.

If he let Black Zetsu see no hope, and made him give up, throwing away the [Akatsuki] he had painstakingly managed, and hide underground, then Gojo Kaigetsu would have to become like Sasuke of the future, wandering the Shinobi world to find Black Zetsu—who was using the Mayfly technique and hiding.

And even if the Shinobi world wasn't unified, Gojo Kaigetsu was unwilling to give that up.

However, Black Zetsu was different. He had to make him despair.

As for what fish bait to use to lure out a blackfish...

The answer was singular—Tailed Beasts! Or, more precisely, letting him see a hope of "completing the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan". As long as he could see the possibility of completing the revival plan in this era, Black Zetsu would never give up.

The One-Tail was just the beginning. Next would be the Four-Tails, Five-Tails, Six-Tails, Seven-Tails, Eight-Tails…

When only the Two-Tails, Three-Tails, and Nine-Tails remained, would Black Zetsu be able to give up and sink to the bottom? Naturally, it was impossible. This was called sunk cost.

At that time, in order to plunder the remaining Jinchuriki hidden in Konoha, Black Zetsu would inevitably have to make the Shinobi world even more chaotic. It would be best to have the Four Great Villages besiege Konoha, forcing Konoha to send out the Jinchuriki to participate in the Shinobi War, so that he could make his move~

To achieve this step, using the current Akatsuki was not enough.

With Konoha's current level of vigilance, it was basically impossible for Akatsuki to capture other Jinchuriki.

Therefore, Black Zetsu, in order to plunder the tailed beasts as quickly as possible, would inevitably choose to cooperate with the Four Great Villages.

And which of the Four Great Villages would Black Zetsu choose to cooperate with?

The answer was simple.

Which one would most likely ally with the Akatsuki? And which one was the easiest to control?

Sunagakure!

Sunagakure had just lost its Tailed Beast and was at its weakest. Internal conflict was rife. And Baki, the new leader, was a warmonger, and more importantly, someone who believed in "If I can't get it, no one can."

As long as he gave Baki some hope, some "ore," even if it wasn't the One-Tail, Baki would take the bait.

Before this, Gojo Kaigetsu had already secretly revealed some of Akatsuki's secrets to Suna, to pave the way for this.

Taking all this into consideration, Suna was the most suitable target for Black Zetsu.

With the situation as it was, before the Jinchuriki were captured one by one, Gojo Kaigetsu planned to just watch, not even warning the Four Great Villages.

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"Hidden dangers?"

"Kaigetsu-kun, what are you talking about?"

"Minato, you just need to know that there has always been an invisible black hand in the Shinobi world, pushing everything, causing wars to continue. If this hidden danger is not resolved in our generation, then in the next generation—your son might fight with our Gojo family's descendants."

Minato Namikaze's expression became solemn. "I will teach my child to never clash with the Gojo family, even for the position of Hokage."

"Cough…"

"…That's not what I meant."

"In short, you've got the gist of it. Of course, the enemy might also sneak into Konoha and target Kushina on the day of her delivery."

"So, to lure out that mastermind, we might have to sacrifice Kushina, spreading the news of her delivery date, letting that mastermind take the bait."

"This…" Minato hesitated for a moment, but his eyes gradually became firm. "Since it's you, Kaigetsu-kun, who said so, and there really is such an unknown enemy in the Shinobi world, then I and Kushina are willing to take this risk!"

Husband and wife were one. For Konoha's future, for the smooth inheritance of the Will of Fire, Minato had already made his decision.

"Relax—it's not that serious. The enemy isn't some—invincible god."

"And, as compensation to you and your wife, here's a big present~"

Gojo Kaigetsu pretended to be mysterious, reaching into his arms and taking out a small wooden box.

"Big present?"

Minato was interested. In this Shinobi world, what could be considered a big present to him, the Fourth Hokage?

He was curious.

He stared intently at the small wooden box. The moment it opened, it was as if a light burst forth.

"....."

Minato was a little shocked, but it was understandable. The moment the box was opened, a pair of Mangekyō Sharingan stared straight at Minato Namikaze.

"Hiss—"

Minato gasped, "This is—the Mangekyō Sharingan? When did this happen? Where did it come from? Kaigetsu-kun, did you—remove Uchiha Shisui's eyes?"

Minato, like a construction worker with a white hard hat offered a bribe, repeatedly waved his hands: "You can't do this kind of thing! I can't accept this kind of gift. Quickly return the eyes to Shisui."

"It's not Shisui's eyes."

"It's complicated to explain, but Minato, you just need to know that the source of these eyes is clean, completely reasonable and legal, and through proper channels. No one will know, and even if they do, no one can find fault with it."

"Where did they come from?"

"I thought no one wanted them, so I triggered my passive skill of automatic pickup."

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Although he still didn't understand where these eyes came from, hearing Gojo Kaigetsu's explanation, Minato's expression became much more natural.

As long as they weren't taken from Konoha ninja who had just rendered meritorious service, it was still acceptable.

As for how they came about, and from which Uchiha hero they were picked up—these were not things a Hokage should be concerned about.

Looking at the Mangekyō Sharingan in the wooden box, exuding a cold chakra, Minato's heartbeat sped up a bit.

It wasn't because he was happy to receive such a pair of eyes, even if he had these eyes, he wouldn't be able to use them.

Because this was a pair of genuine Mangekyō Sharingan!

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