at the same time,

The center of Konoha's power, in the building under Shadow Rock,

An old man wearing a Hokage hat was hanging his hands on a purple crystal ball, with surging chakra energy converging from all parts of his body toward his palms.

And this event that happened thousands of miles away suddenly appeared on this crystal ball!

[Oh, oh, oh, that guy Mizuki actually told everything. 】

[The extremely uneasy mood coupled with the sealed book, although the possibility of unlocking the sealed power and releasing the nine-tailed demon fox is only one in 10,000, it still cannot be ignored. 】

[Is the decision to let Iruka become Naruto Uzumaki's bond and a life-long shackle a bit too hasty after all? 】

[However, the direction he fled seems to be where the Uchiha clan is? 】

After discerning the escape trajectory of the demon fox boy, Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart was cast into a haze.

【Probably just a coincidence.】

He quickly dismissed it,

After all, the Uchiha clan is located at the very edge of the village, and there are many Konoha families and buildings along the way.

And according to the ANBU's information about Uzumaki Naruto's trajectory, he has never been near the Uchiha clan.

The reason why I have such thoughts is probably because that family has given me too much instability.

Especially when this clan collides with the nine-tailed demon fox.

Of course, such worries are actually unnecessary.

Because the most threatening guy is not in the village.

However, at this moment, an ANBU member wearing a white mask and standard ninja uniform suddenly appeared in the room and hurriedly reported:

"Lord Hokage, Uchiha Ara is back!"

"When I rushed back, he was negotiating with the guarding ninjas on duty."

"Come to think of it, things like curfews and interrogations can't slow him down at all."

The arriving ANBU elites knew very well how important the evil boy with the special eyes was to Konoha and to Lord Hokage.

That's why all the rituals were ignored, the etiquette appeared directly in the room, and the four elements of person, time, place and event were explained in a simple way.

"What?"

"He actually came back at this time?"

"What about the summons at the border?"

"It's that ninja hawk!"

In one breath, the expression on Sarutobi Hiruzen's face changed several times!

The questions Kankan raised were answered by himself.

There was only one reason for that boy's quick and silent return, and that was because the ninja eagle took him across the entire airspace of the Fire Country!!

Moreover, taking into account the time it took for the ANBU to get here from the main entrance, as well as the panicked escape direction of the little Kyuubi, the whole incident gradually evolved from an accident to out of control.

Thinking of this, the expression on Sarutobi Hiruzen's face became increasingly gloomy.

"Inform all ANBU members to assemble in the direction of Uzumaki Naruto and prepare for level one battle!"

The moment he finished speaking, he suddenly stood up, took off his ninja hat, took off his ninja robe, and began to put on the ninja clothes that he had kept aside for a long time.

As for why not to release a signal flare to notify everything, it is also very simple.

Uchiha Ara is not a fool,

He is not like the former Uchiha clan leader, Uchiha Fugaku, who always puts the overall situation first and chooses appropriate forbearance.

That guy saw problems, saw unpleasant things,

He really knows how to take action directly!!

By then,

Things that have not yet happened, and are not completely out of control, will become extremely bad due to temporary extremes.

present,

Abandoning all drills and all plans, the most important thing is to quickly capture Naruto Uzumaki.

after all,

That a mere genin was able to steal the "Sealed Book" was simply a long-planned coincidence.

only,

Kyuubi is not the only one in the game, there is also Mizuki who thinks he has done a perfect job, and the kind-hearted Umino Iruka.

"yes!"

Noticing the Hokage's panic and haste, the ANBU elite who was half-kneeling on the ground also clearly understood the seriousness of the situation. The next second after he responded in a deep voice, his entire body disappeared from the spot.

Not long after, the neatly dressed Hiruzen Sarutobi also walked out of the slightly gloomy Hokage's office with a solemn expression, leaving behind only a crystal ball with cracks on its surface due to the impact of chaotic energy.

........

"I'm sorry, Chief Huang."

"According to Konoha's rules, everyone entering Konoha after the curfew time must undergo strict inspection and must be reported to the Hokage."

Mindful of the symbolic scarlet eyes, the team leader in charge of the defense swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said bravely.

In fact, the inspections in the early years were not so strict. After all, the trajectories of ninjas who left the village to perform tasks were erratic, and some of them would come back at a later time.

But I don’t know when it started,

Probably five or six years ago, when the Uchiha clan suffered an irreversible bloody tragedy, this prohibition began to be strictly enforced.

It is said that because of the tragedy of that clan, there are traces of outsiders sneaking in and participating, so no matter who returns late, they need to go through a strict level investigation.

Of course, there is also an inhumane and obscure rule:

Especially when Uchiha Ara is traveling or returning, detailed information must be reported as soon as possible.

"I believe that the leader of the Huang clan knows this rule better than we do."

"I have asked my companions to go and ask for permission. I believe that Hokage-sama will issue an order to release them soon."

"Please kindly wait for a while where you are."

The guard team leader continued to add, wording it appropriately, and getting rid of the initial panic, becoming neither humble nor overbearing.

Even though those scarlet eyes are really creepy, behind them is the entire Konoha and the Sandaime Hokage!!

【Ah,】

[It turns out that you still need permission from that old guy to go home now. 】

Hearing this, the young man sneered and muttered to himself,

However, he did not use the [Sky Cicada Technique] this time, so the Konoha ninjas standing on the tower did not hear what he was saying.

And the dim skylight naturally didn't allow them to tell anything through lip reading.

What can be seen is that the young man raised his right hand casually and placed it on the handle of the horizontal sword carried behind his back.

Such a situation made the Konoha team captain who was on guard duty suddenly have his eyelids twitching, and an unknown speculation jumped into his mind!

'choke.'

The cold light and the crisp sound of metal collisions tug at the eardrums.

"Wait, what are you doing?"

"Please don't embarrass us too much!"

The team leader in charge of the defense gradually lost his initial composure and aloofness, and his voice began to tremble and become uncertain.

'bass.'

The blazing flames were like snakes, wrapping around the blade in one breath.

Looking at the jumping fire, a familiar memory quietly burst into the eyes of the Konoha ninjas who were on guard duty.

five years ago,

The young man behind his eyes seems to have cut open the gates of Konoha with this attitude!!

"Hey, I won't embarrass you."

"So, if that old guy wants to blame me, let him come to me."

Huang said softly.

The art of the empty cicada made this terrifying intention clearly ring in the ears of every guarding ninja.

"Wait, please wait."

"Open the door now, we will open the door right now!"
To be continued...