As the sun set and the moon rose, three days passed in the blink of an eye.
During these three days, the ninja from Konoha and Iwagakure clashed repeatedly, with heavy losses on both sides. However, neither side managed to gain a decisive advantage.
Iwagakure, despite having two powerful Jinchuriki—one housing the Four-Tails and the other the Five-Tails—did not dare to unleash them fully. On Konoha's side, although Minato Namikaze had the capability to inflict massive damage on the Iwa ninja, he was forced to hold back as he had to keep an eye on the two Jinchuriki.
As a result, the situation reached a deadlock, with both sides searching for a way to break through.
In a meeting room in Fengliu Town, all the Jonin of Konoha gathered to discuss their next course of action. First, Da Mura Weiren reported on the past three days' results and losses.
"Everyone, over the last three days, we…"
Aoyama, however, wasn't particularly interested in the details. His eyes wandered towards Minato Namikaze, who was seated across the table.
This was his first time being this close to the Yellow Flash.
In the past three days, due to the intensity of the battles, Aoyama hadn't returned to the base at the foot of the mountain, so he hadn't had a chance to meet Minato. Before the war began, he knew that Minato had arrived at the base, but due to confidentiality, Minato hadn't revealed himself. It was only announced to the Jonin by Da Mura Weiren.
So technically, this was their first encounter.
Compared to the cold and calculating aura of Orochimaru, Minato's gentle and refined demeanor made a much better impression.
It was now easy to understand why Minato was chosen as the Fourth Hokage over Orochimaru. Although the influence of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, played a role, people generally had more faith in Minato.
Sensing Aoyama's gaze, Minato turned his eyes towards him. The moment their eyes met, Minato gave a warm smile and nodded politely in greeting.
Aoyama nodded back slightly in acknowledgment before withdrawing his gaze.
'Perhaps… It might be possible to save him during the Nine-Tails Incident,' Aoyama thought to himself. 'If Minato survives, it could greatly ease the tension between the Uchiha Clan and the village. With the right maneuvers, there's a chance to resolve the conflict peacefully.'
Though Aoyama didn't feel a strong attachment to the Uchiha Clan, he had carried their name and benefited from their support. If he could lend a hand without much risk, he would do so.
Given Minato's character, once he became Hokage, he would likely avoid exacerbating tensions with the Uchiha Clan. Additionally, with Uchiha Shisui, a clan member with relatively rational thinking, mediating between them, there was potential for Minato to reconsider the village's discriminatory policies.
This could lead to an improvement in relations between the two sides. From there, time could work to slowly resolve the remaining issues.
Of course, all of this was just a thought at the moment. Whether or not it would be acted upon depended on how strong Aoyama was a year from now.
As the saying goes: the bigger the bowl, the more rice you can eat.
If he lacked sufficient strength, he wouldn't risk interfering with Minato's fate. Worst case scenario, if the Uchiha Clan were on the brink of annihilation, he could simply eliminate Uchiha Itachi and deal with it later. There was no rush.
What if he wasn't strong enough by then?
Well, in that case, Aoyama would simply shrug and say, "They deserve it."
If he couldn't develop overwhelming strength with the help of his proficiency panel, then it would be his own fault for being lax. Under such circumstances, if he ended up dying at the hands of Uchiha Itachi or Uchiha Obito, he would have no one to blame but himself.
As for the idea that saving Minato or the Uchiha would change the "plot"...
Sorry, but the moment Aoyama arrived in this world, the plot was already altered. It was just a matter of how noticeable the changes were.
As long as his strength continued to grow, changing the "plot" was inevitable.
After all, this was a world where power dictated everything. The stronger a person became, the more they would naturally influence the world around them.
Unless Aoyama chose to isolate himself and have no interaction with others, the plot was bound to be altered.
But why would he suppress himself?
With strength comes the right to lead. Others should adapt to him, not the other way around.
The idea of hiding in fear of disrupting the plot? That's not the mindset of the strong.
Aoyama's goal wasn't to be swept along by the currents but to shape the tide itself.
Why fight over a small patch of land in the Shinobi world when the vastness of the universe lies beyond? If they had the strength, the Five Great Nations could each have their own planet.
Their limited vision restricted their thinking.
With chakra, such a convenient power, they were still squabbling over this "mud pit" for meager resources. It was laughable!
Aoyama's goal, once he had absolute power, was to direct the Shinobi world's gaze towards the stars.
After all, the ultimate goal is the stars and the sea!
"Jonin Aoyama, what do you think of this plan?"
Aoyama's wandering thoughts were interrupted by Da Mura Weiren's voice, pulling him back to reality.
Aoyama was momentarily stunned, then quickly recalled the details he had unconsciously tuned out. After a brief pause, he nodded and said, "I have no objections."
Da Mura Weiren, satisfied, nodded back. "Good. Then it's decided. Tonight, Jonin Aoyama will lead the team to infiltrate Iwagakure's camp. Minato, you'll prepare for support."
Yes, just now, after Da Mura Weiren finished reporting the past three days' losses, the group came up with a plan.
A decapitation strike.
Aoyama, being a skilled and capable shinobi, would lead a team of Jonin to infiltrate the Iwa camp, locate their command center, and then summon Minato Namikaze to bring reinforcements and execute the decapitation strike.
Meanwhile, the rest of Konoha's forces would attack from the periphery to distract the Iwa forces and cover their retreat.
Though the mission carried some risks, Aoyama, confident in his strength, agreed after only a moment's consideration.
As for Minato, he had even less reason to object.
Not only was his mission less dangerous, but the existence of the Flying Thunder God Technique gave him plenty of confidence to venture into dangerous territory.
Thus, after Aoyama agreed, Minato also spoke up, "No problem. I'll be ready."
As he spoke, Minato took out a special three-pronged kunai from his ninja pouch and handed it to Aoyama.
Aoyama accepted the kunai and examined it closely. Wrapped around the hilt was a sealing tag with the words "Sword of Ninja Love" written on it.
Aoyama knew this was Minato's Flying Thunder God marking.
Unlike the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, who used symbols, Minato's Flying Thunder God formula was a line of text.
It was essentially a chakra signature.
Once Aoyama activated the mark, Minato would sense it.
At that moment, Minato would use the Flying Thunder God technique to teleport to Aoyama's location instantly.
This plan had a high chance of success, which was why Aoyama agreed to take the risk.
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