Orochimaru, though powerful, was no match for either Minato or Kushina, so he was constantly on the defensive, struggling to hold on.
If Minato and Kushina hadn't held back, Orochimaru would have probably died two or three times already.
But even so, he was nearing his limit. In at most a minute, he would inevitably be defeated.
Orochimaru still had many undeveloped jutsu, like the Snake Flow Body Replacement Technique, the Soft Physique Technique, and so on, which he hadn't even touched upon. Otherwise, he could have held out a little longer.
In fact, Orochimaru himself was quite confused. According to his thinking, it should have been Sarutobi Hiruzen alone who came, Minato wouldn't stand a chance against that old cunning fox.
But what was this situation? Why was everyone here?
"You traitor, you dare to conduct human experiments, I'll clean house today!"
Seeing that Kushina was about to successfully seal Orochimaru, Sarutobi Hiruzen instantly summoned Monkey King Enma, ready to crush Orochimaru with a single blow.
It would be best to spare Orochimaru's life, but since that wasn't possible, he would prevent him from being captured alive!
But Haruki, who had released a Water Dragon Bullet upon his arrival, had been staring at him the whole time. How could he let him get away with it so easily?
"Tailed Beast Ball!"
Without hesitation, Haruki immediately used his most powerful jutsu at the moment.
Other jutsu, even the Water Dragon Bullet, which was the highest level and most powerful, wouldn't be able to threaten Sarutobi Hiruzen.
As Haruki began to gather the Tailed Beast Ball, the two thousand chakra in his body flowed away at an extremely fast rate, all gathering in front of him.
Because his chakra was too little, in just a moment, Haruki's Tailed Beast Ball was already formed, but it was only the size of a fist.
Compared to the Nine-Tails' Tailed Beast Ball, which could easily reach several meters in size, it was incredibly weak.
But even so, as long as it hit, it would be enough to kill Sarutobi Hiruzen.
As he gathered the Tailed Beast Ball, Haruki also cunningly shifted his feet slightly, putting Sarutobi Hiruzen and Orochimaru on the same line.
As long as Sarutobi Hiruzen dared to continue jumping around, Haruki would release the Tailed Beast Ball directly and take his old life!
Sensing the terrifying chakra fluctuation behind him, Sarutobi Hiruzen's body suddenly froze, and he turned his head around at an extremely fast speed, only to see Haruki's predatory gaze.
In just a moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen instinctively stopped and instantly moved to the side.
"Adamantine Sealing Chains!"
This delay completely lost Sarutobi Hiruzen his last chance, Kushina had already controlled Orochimaru.
Several seals landed on Orochimaru, sealing his chakra, before Minato and Kushina stopped.
Seeing this, Haruki slowly dissipated the miniature Tailed Beast Ball in front of him, and at the same time said to Kakashi, "Kakashi, come help me up, I can't stand without chakra!"
"Haruki, you dare to attack me, are you going to betray the village?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen, furious, directly slapped a big hat on him.
As soon as these words came out, Minato, Kushina, and Kakashi were all shocked, their eyes were full of worry.
They had seen what had happened before, Haruki's Tailed Beast Ball was indeed aimed at Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Worst of all, it was seen by those dozen Anbu, there was no way to argue.
Then, a look of determination flashed in Minato and Kushina's eyes, but they didn't have a chance to speak.
Because Haruki, who was leaning against Kakashi limply, blinked his bright eyes, put on an innocent expression, and looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen and said, "I was clearly going to attack Orochimaru, but Sarutobi-sama, you rushed forward and blocked my attack, I didn't even attack you to avoid hurting you!"
Everyone thought about it, and it seemed that was the case!
If it hadn't been for Sarutobi Hiruzen, Haruki's attack was indeed aimed at Orochimaru.
And it was indeed Sarutobi Hiruzen who rushed forward! Everyone saw this.
So what was Sarutobi Hiruzen trying to do now, seeking revenge?
Looking at the strange gazes of the crowd, Sarutobi Hiruzen almost choked on a mouthful of old blood.
In the end, the matter was settled with Minato's mediation, and Haruki didn't continue to pester him.
The anger in his heart had been vented, there was no need to continue, and he couldn't kill Sarutobi Hiruzen here anyway.
After all, he was the Third Hokage, and he had been in office for so many years, he still had some reputation.
After being sent home by Kakashi, Haruki lay lazily on the sofa, sighing, "It's really more satisfying to slap the face of a big shot!"
Haruki went home to rest, but Minato and the others were still on their way to the Hokage Tower.
"That kid before was Haruki, he's only six years old, and he's already no weaker than us!"
"Don't flatter yourself, could you have taken his last move?"
"Sigh! He's only six years old, and he's already stronger than us, what a genius!"
For the sake of secrecy, Minato had the Anbu disperse first. After leaving Minato and the others, these people started chatting.
Just then, an Anbu who had been silent the whole time suddenly asked, "Do you think Haruki will become the second First Hokage when he grows up?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone was speechless.
Although they thought it was impossible, there was only one First Hokage, no one else could be so powerful.
But their reason told them that Haruki, who was already a Jonin at the age of six, would be as powerful as the First Hokage in the future, which was also normal.
After returning to the Hokage's office, Sarutobi Hiruzen requested to personally interrogate Orochimaru.
Minato and Kushina exchanged glances, revealing an expression of "as expected."
Then Minato, who had always obeyed Sarutobi Hiruzen, decisively refused his request, and said that he had something to do, and that he should leave as soon as possible if he had nothing to do.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, whose nose was almost crooked from anger, had no choice but to leave, and the door to the office was almost slammed shut by him.
After Sarutobi Hiruzen left, Minato and Kushina didn't interrogate Orochimaru, instead, they chatted with him.
The three of them whispered in the Hokage's office for three full hours, until the sun was about to set, Kushina released the seal on Orochimaru.
Orochimaru, who had escaped, not only didn't run away, but also showed a friendly expression, then quietly left the Hokage's office, unnoticed by anyone.
After Orochimaru left, Kushina checked a few times to make sure no one was eavesdropping, then asked, "Minato, how did Haruki know that the old man would want Orochimaru, and how did Orochimaru listen to us for this?"
That's right, what Minato and Kushina said before was all what Haruki had told them earlier.
"Everyone has secrets, it's just that Haruki's secrets are bigger. There's no need to ask, anyway, he wouldn't harm Leaf Village."
"That's true, he's still a stinky little brother even if he's mysterious."
Looking at Minato's cheerful smile, Kushina also revealed a stunning smile, making Minato's eyes widen.
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