A piercing alarm suddenly rang out across the entire village, shattering the peaceful night.
In an instant, countless ninja raced across the rooftops, while pedestrians on the streets fled back into their homes in panic.
Minato and Shikaku emerged from the Sarutobi residence and could not help but feel alarmed at the chaotic scene.
"Level-one alert... What happened?" Shikaku muttered.
He leaped onto a rooftop and seized the chance to stop an Anbu member.
"What's going on?"
"A riot suddenly broke out in the prison. A large number of prisoners have escaped."
Shikaku could not help but be startled by the Anbu's answer.
Sarutobi also came outside at this time, his gaze grave as he watched the ninja figures darting across the buildings.
The level-one alert was generally sounded only when the village was under attack and in extreme danger. At such times, ninja would organize the villagers to head for the shelters, because the entire village could become a battlefield at any moment.
Shikaku returned to the two of them, and Minato asked, "What happened?"
"A large number of prisoners escaped from the prison."
Konoha Prison held quite a few dangerous people. If they were allowed to escape, they could very likely threaten the villagers' lives and safety.
However, Sarutobi seemed lost in thought upon hearing this. "A prison riot, a level-one alert..."
He felt they were making far too much of it. If it was merely some prisoners, there was no need for this...
Shikaku glanced at Minato then, his eyes flickering constantly. "Have you forgotten who is currently being held in the prison?"
Minato was suddenly shocked. "Impossible. I personally placed his seal. He cannot break free with his own strength alone!"
Though he said that, a powerful unease surged within Minato.
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