Shion's sudden scream instantly shattered the lively, harmonious atmosphere in the living room. Everyone's gazes immediately converged on her, including Naruto and Choji, whose mouths were stuffed full of food and whose cheeks were puffed out.
They soon realized that Shion seemed to have seen something terrifying. She collapsed onto the floor, her body trembling and her face utterly pale.
Sasuke instinctively activated his Sharingan, one hand resting on the hilt of the Kusanagi Sword at his waist as he vigilantly scanned the surroundings.
Neji became alert at the same instant. He immediately activated his Byakugan and examined Shion.
Yakumo, Sakura, and the other girls gathered around her and asked worriedly, "Shion, what's wrong?"
Yet Shion remained dazed, her face still filled with terror.
Kakashi and the other Jonin instructors also came over. As Shion's instructor and a medical ninja, Shizune immediately leaned in to examine her.
Kurenai cast Kakashi and Asuma a puzzled look, seemingly asking whether they had noticed anything.
Kakashi and Asuma both silently shook their heads, their expressions somewhat grave.
Even with their extensive experience, they were completely at a loss. There had been no chakra fluctuations in the living room just now, and everyone present was either a fellow student they knew well or a Jonin instructor. Moreover, this was the Hokage's residence. There was no possibility of an enemy ambush, so they could not understand why Shion had suddenly screamed and lost control.
Before long, Hyuga Kagami and Hyuga Rin hurried out of the kitchen.
"Shion, what's wrong?"
Seeing Shion look completely distraught, Rin cried out and rushed over.
Under Hyuga Kagami's concerned gaze, the blank-faced Shion suddenly began to weep uncontrollably, her eyes full of shock and grief.
Could it be...
Hyuga Kagami, who had been about to step forward, paused as he