The next day.
The town mayor arrived at Heather's home early with a group of people.
He was accompanied by two officials, two guards, and a blindfolded man.
Heather stood at the entrance with Kakashi and the others. Kakashi gave Heather a meaningful look.
Heather naturally greeted her two colleagues from the guard unit and pulled them aside to chat.
"I came over to tell you as soon as possible. This old man came to our office today."
As he spoke, Disornas stepped aside. An elderly man with white hair and bandages wrapped around his eyes emerged from behind him.
Doc was startled. "Village chief!?"
"Grandpa..."
Leo threw himself into the old man's arms, tears streaming down his face.
Mina hesitantly walked over and was embraced by her grandfather.
"I'm just glad you two are all right."
Doc excitedly took the village chief's hand.
"You're safe too, village chief. That's wonderful."
"My eyes were injured while I was wandering through the wilderness."
"Someone rescued me. Doc, I'm sorry to trouble you."
"By the way, I have something important to tell you."
"Do you remember what I gave you that night? You may have already guessed that it was part of the treasure hidden in the village altar..."
While the village chief was speaking, Hinata silently activated her Byakugan.
Then she made a gesture toward Heather.
Heather gave Doc a look, and Doc nodded almost imperceptibly.
Tenten also moved to the village chief's side, placing her hands near the two children.
"...Unfortunately, the five I had, along with theirs, were taken by them. But we must protect the remaining two, even at the cost of our lives."
At that moment, Kakashi took two Tuning Forks from his bag.
"Are these what you mean?"
The instant Disornas was drawn to the Tuning