Scroll of Seals! Collector!

Konoha, where the Scroll of Seals was kept.

Two Anbu were still standing guard outside. While guarding the Scroll of Seals, their attention was drawn to the Nine-Tails in the distance, leaving them restless and uneasy.

That was the Nine-Tails, a legendary monster!

If possible, they wanted to do their part too, rather than remain here guarding the barrier around the Scroll of Seals.

They believed that with the Fourth Hokage's barrier protecting the Scroll of Seals, nothing should go wrong. They could join the effort to stop the Nine-Tails.

Most of their comrades had either gone to evacuate civilians or fight the Nine-Tails. Only the two of them had been ordered to remain here and watch over the Scroll of Seals.

Minamoto Takuya stood on the rooftop, looking down at the two men. His Mind's Eye of the Kagura was operating at full power, confirming that only these two Anbu were present.

"The defenses are even weaker than I expected." After murmuring that, Minamoto Takuya silently melted into the night.

When Minamoto Takuya appeared again, he was already behind them.

"It's not good to let your minds wander while standing guard." Minamoto Takuya's voice reached the two Anbu.

In an instant, the two Anbu's eyes widened. Before they could even turn around, they felt a heavy blow strike their heads, and their bodies collapsed.

As they fell, they finally saw the black cloak and the Fox Mask.

But it was already too late. They lost consciousness completely.

Minamoto Takuya then openly walked into the room containing the Scroll of Seals. Looking at the barrier before him, he felt a slight headache. He would have to waste some time undoing it.

Fortunately, the Nine-Tails Incident would not end quickly, so he had enough time to crack it.

Outside.

The Nine-Tails