The Third Hokage, Danzo, and the other ninja hurried toward the Fourth Hokage's residence. Yet when they rushed to the door, they all slowed their steps, seemingly afraid of disturbing the people inside.
After everyone stopped before the door, the Third Hokage personally stepped forward and knocked. A moment later, the door opened, and Naruto appeared before them.
Naruto was also dumbfounded to see such a large group outside. Looking at the Third Hokage at the front, he asked,
"Grandpa Third Hokage? Why are you here?"
A kindly smile appeared on the Third Hokage's face as he said slowly,
"Naruto, do you have a guest at home?"
"A guest? Do you mean Brother Gigue?"
At the mention of Gigue's name, the ninja behind the Third Hokage could not help but shudder. They had only just witnessed Gigue's godlike power and had yet to recover from the shock.
The Third Hokage quickly nodded and said,
"That's right. I came to... ah, pay my respects to Saint Gigue."
Naruto blinked, suddenly realizing something. The Third Hokage probably did not know Brother Gigue, did he?
"Grandpa Third Hokage, you've met Brother Gigue too?"
The moment he said that, everyone broke out in cold sweat. They had only met Gigue once, but the impression he had left was far too profound.
Danzo stepped forward, forcing a smile onto his face as he said,
"Naruto, we've all met him. Could you let us in first?"
Although Danzo did his best to appear kind, his cold, sinister aura still made Naruto instinctively uncomfortable. Naruto immediately stared at Danzo with wary eyes and said,
"Who are you? Brother Gigue likes peace and quiet. I think Grandpa Third Hokage should go in by himself."
At that moment, an Anbu could not hold back and blurted out,
"No! That