Sarutobi Hiruzen, Lose Face!
After listening to the analysis of the gathered high-ranking figures, Namikaze Minato couldn't suppress the anger rising in his heart.
[Namikaze Minato]: Why? Why would you treat Naruto like this? He was supposed to have a better life!
[Namikaze Minato]: Heh! My wife and I sacrificed ourselves for Konoha, and yet Konoha couldn't even ensure a decent life for our son?
[Uchiha Fugaku]: Fourth Hokage, don't be too hasty!
[Namikaze Minato]: Too hasty? After everything I've just heard, how could I not be furious?!
[Uchiha Fugaku]: Ahem! What I mean is... you're getting worked up too soon.
[Namikaze Minato]: …What do you mean?
[Uchiha Fugaku]: Sigh! Haven't you noticed? Despite everything, your son is incredibly optimistic.
[Namikaze Minato]: Isn't that a good thing?
[Uchiha Izuna]: Tsk! For a Hokage, you're really… how should I put it? You're too straightforward—completely lacking in political insight.
[Ōnoki (Third Tsuchikage)]: Hmph! That optimism of his… don't you think there's a reason behind it?
[Uchiha Fugaku]: That's right. The reason Naruto managed to keep smiling despite everything is most likely because of the Third Hokage.
[Uchiha Fugaku]: Even though Naruto was left to struggle on his own, Hiruzen would occasionally visit him, share a meal, and give him a small allowance… just enough to survive.
[Namikaze Minato]: Living expenses? Fortunately, the Third Hokage should be providing for Naruto's needs!
[Uchiha Fugaku]: Are you serious? Your son was walking around in tattered clothes. Do you really think he's getting proper support?
[Namikaze Minato]: Uh… Naruto, how much does the Third Hokage give you as living expenses?
[Uzumaki Naruto]: 500 ryo per month!
[Namikaze Minato]: 500 ryo?! Are you kidding me?!
[Uchiha Izuna]: Hahaha! 500 ryo? That's barely anything!
[Fifth Mizukage, Terumi Mei]: My daily pocket money as a kid was more than 500 ryo!
[Third Tsuchikage, Onoki]: Tsk, tsk! Sarutobi Hiruzen really knows how to manipulate things—giving nothing while still keeping Naruto under his influence.
[Fourth Raikage, A]: Wait, didn't you just say he got 500 ryo a month? That's basically nothing!
[Second Mizukage]: Boy, are you serious? Do you know how much compensation is usually given when a Kage dies?
[Fourth Raikage, A]: Uh… at least a few million ryo, right?!
[Second Tsuchikage]: Exactly! And yet Naruto could barely afford food?!
[Uchiha Fugaku]: That's why I said Sarutobi isn't as great as people think. Not only did he take your compensation, but he also left your son to struggle alone. And in the end, Naruto still remains loyal to him!
[Third Tsuchikage, Onoki]: Hah! Sarutobi Hiruzen, truly a master strategist. I can't help but admire his ability to control the situation.
[Fourth Raikage, A]: Unbelievable. This is next-level scheming!
[Fifth Mizukage, Terumi Mei]: If I had even half his political cunning, I would have become Mizukage five years earlier!
[Fourth Mizukage]: ...
[Fourth Kazekage, Rasa]: When it comes to scheming, none of you here can compare to Sarutobi Hiruzen!
[Uchiha Madara]: Hmph! If we're talking about scheming, I, Uchiha Madara, would acknowledge him as the strongest!
[Namikaze Minato]: Sarutobi Hiruzen! Unbelievable! Simply too deceitful!
[Konoha Salted Fish]: Huh? Fourth Hokage, you're actually quite lucky. You've just been given a chance to be resurrected—you can go and confront him directly!
[Namikaze Minato]: This...
[Uzumaki Kushina]: Minato, this resurrection chance is yours! My strength isn't on Sarutobi Hiruzen's level, so you must go and settle things with him!
Kushina understood what Minato was hesitating about, so she spoke up decisively to persuade him.
[Konoha Salted Fish]: I think Lady Fourth Hokage has a point. Since you have this opportunity to come back, you should deal with Sarutobi Hiruzen as soon as possible.
[Konoha Salted Fish]: Otherwise, if he continues to manipulate your son, what will you do?
Hearing these words, Namikaze Minato was stunned for a moment. Then, he realized that Kaito was right.
[Namikaze Minato]: Alright! I will revive myself first and demand an explanation from Sarutobi Hiruzen!
At this moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen was at Danzo's Root base, accompanied by Konoha's two advisors.