Naruto: I Can Take People Through the Ninja World in the Future-Chapter 527: Mouth to Mouth

The Five Kage Summit proceeded as usual.

The Kage from the Five Great Villages, along with their respective bodyguards, set off towards the Land of Iron.

From Konoha, the group led by the interim Sixth Hokage, Danzo, also departed.

There were a total of eight people, including Danzo and his two bodyguards, as well as Team 7—Kakashi, Naruto, Sakura, Sai, and Yamato.

Team 7 walked ahead as scouts, while Danzo and his two bodyguards followed behind.

"So annoying, why do we have to be Danzo's bodyguards?" Sakura grumbled softly.

"Danzo-sama is the Hokage now. We can't refuse his orders," Yamato said, though he was also uncomfortable but forced to obey out of respect for the Hokage's position.

Actually, as long as the Hokage was strong enough, their power in the village was theoretically very high.

Although Danzo didn't yet have enough authority, at least for a task like this, Team 7 had no right to refuse.

"Maybe he wants to keep a close eye on Naruto?" Kakashi also whispered.

"Naruto is the hero who saved the village! Why is he like this?"

Sakura was annoyed, then pulled Naruto's arm.

Naruto, who was still battered after being beaten by Karui from Kumogakure, only had Sasuke on his mind and didn't have time to think about Danzo's issues.

"Be careful what you say. Danzo is the interim Hokage now. Don't give him a reason to take action against us! Besides, participating in the Five Kage Summit is also a good opportunity for us. At least we can meet the Raikage and maybe persuade him to withdraw the execution order for Sasuke."

Kakashi was wiser.

They were in no position to oppose Danzo now. Could they possibly attack the Hokage themselves? That would only get them labeled as Rogue Ninjas.

The status of Hokage was indeed very useful in situations like this.

So they were forced to accept this escort mission, while also using it as an opportunity to meet the Raikage.

"Meet the Raikage? I will definitely convince him to forgive Sasuke!"

Naruto suddenly became excited, clenching his fist.

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However, just as they left the Land of Fire's border, the Konoha group was attacked by about twenty unknown ninjas.

Danzo did not act, also restraining his two Root bodyguards.

He only ordered Team 7 to face the enemy.

These attackers were not very strong—mostly Genin, some Chunin, and only one Special Jonin. Certainly no match for Team 7.

Naruto, who was emotional, single-handedly dealt with more than half of the enemies, incapacitating them, and then Yamato captured them with Wood Style.

Throughout the fight, Danzo observed Naruto closely, assessing his strength.

'His growth is truly remarkable! Has he already surpassed Jiraiya?'

'Minato, Nagato, and now Naruto—Jiraiya is indeed skilled at educating!'

'Hmph! I must change my strategy. If he's difficult to oppose, it's better to exploit him!'

Behind his praise, Danzo was plotting something.

"Report, Hokage-sama! All enemies have been subdued!"

Kakashi formally reported to Danzo.

"What are their identities?"

"Unclear."

"They might be remnants of ANBU from the Land of Snow—we've eliminated them before," Danzo's bodyguard, Fu, reported.

"In that case, there's no need to detain them. Fu, you take care of these prisoners."

"Understood."

Fu drew a short sword, then executed the captured attackers one by one.

The sight made Naruto and the others unable to bear watching.

"Hey! They're not fighting back anymore, there's no need to kill them all, right?!"

Naruto, unable to stand it, finally protested, shouting at Danzo.

Danzo narrowed his eyes, looking coldly at Naruto:

"Attacking the Hokage is a serious crime! Without the death penalty, how can we create a deterrent effect? Besides, this time it's outside the village—if they attack inside the village next time, can you guarantee that no Konoha citizens will be killed? Who will be responsible then? You?"

"I—"

In terms of rhetoric 'for the common good', Danzo was far more cunning than Naruto, making him unable to refute.

"Besides, Uchiha Sasuke is Team 7's target, right?"

Danzo's words shocked Naruto and the others.

Did Danzo already know their plan? Was there a spy among them?

Kakashi and Yamato immediately looked at Sai.

Sai was startled: Don't look at me!

Although still a Root member, he was no longer Danzo's dog and would not betray his friends again!

"Hmph! Your feelings for Sasuke are common knowledge."

"Hokage-sama, Sasuke is my most important friend! He must have just been manipulated—please withdraw the execution order!"

Although he disliked Danzo, for Sasuke's sake, Naruto still bowed respectfully, pleading.

"The execution order for Uchiha Sasuke was issued by the Raikage. Konoha only reactivated the wanted poster. What crimes Sasuke has committed—you must know. Even now, you still want to protect him?"

"It's not protecting! I just don't want to lose a friend—I can't stand by and watch my friend get killed! I don't want to get caught up in a cycle of revenge!"

"So, if someone kills Sasuke, you will seek revenge for him?"

"I—"

"What if a Konoha ninja kills Sasuke? For example, Kakashi, or Yamato—if they did it, would you seek revenge?"

Danzo's words were sharp as ever, directly attacking Naruto's weakness.