Konoha,
Hospital office.
Kakashi was reporting the matters uncovered by the Anbu investigation to the Third Hokage.
"This afternoon, warning flares suddenly rose from within the Uchiha Clan Grounds. Immediately afterward, all the elite Uchiha rushed back to the clan."
"The Uchiha shop owners on Snack Street stated that an enemy had appeared in the clan and that they needed to close down, asking all civilians to evacuate in an orderly manner."
"Although all the vehicles at the entrance to Uchiha Snack Street had come to a halt, the villagers were orderly guided away by the Uchiha. There were no casualties."
"Naruto and Sasuke were attacked on their way back to Konoha, and all the Anbu protecting Naruto were killed."
"Only some white humanoid corpses were found at the scene. After losing their vitality, those corpses quickly turned into trees. There was reason to suspect it was related to Wood Release!"
At the mention of Wood Release, the Third Hokage immediately furrowed his brow. "Arrange for Tenzō to take a look at once. Confirm whether it is Wood Release."
Within Konoha, Tenzō was currently the most familiar with Wood Release.
"I've already sent Tenzō over," Kakashi answered.
The Third Hokage nodded in satisfaction. Kakashi had gradually matured, and the Third Hokage had transferred him out of the Anbu, intending to focus on cultivating him.
"When we arrived, only Naruto was there with the unconscious Sasuke. Naruto wasn't badly injured, but he had a Nine-Tails Chakra cloak around him. Still, Naruto was fully conscious."
"If Naruto and Sasuke wake up, notify me immediately. Also, summon the Sealing Technique team to examine Naruto's seal."
"We must determine the cause of the Nine-Tails Chakra leakage."
"Yes!"
Hidden Sound Village.
Having just completed a series of examinations, Uchiha Itachi was stepping down from the