Hokage Residence.
Early morning.
After finishing his Lightning Style Nintaijutsu training, Hiruzen Sarutobi took a hot shower, changed into casual clothes, and ate the breakfast Biwako had prepared while pondering the Yin Seal.
Naturally, he had access to materials and key information on the Yin Seal.
However, everyone's chakra pathways differed in robustness, chakra production rate, and dissipation rate. Therefore, the experiences of others in constructing a Yin Seal could only serve as references.
Hiruzen Sarutobi held a rice ball in one hand while using the other to gesture through his ideas for his own Yin Seal.
(It was already taking shape.)
He was in no hurry. The Yin Seal would stay with him for the rest of his life; no matter how much he refined it, it would not be excessive.
Sharpening the knife did not delay the cutting of firewood...
But at that moment, an argument broke out outside the door.
"I'm here to see my teacher!"
"Please, I'm not trying to make things difficult for you. Can't those Byakugan eyes of yours tell that I'm really me?"
"I have urgent business!"
It was Tsunade's voice.
"Without Lord Hokage's permission, no one may approach the Hokage Residence." Hizashi Hyuga's voice was icy. Wearing a mask, he stood before Tsunade without any intention of stepping aside.
"If you have urgent business, please wait for Lord Third at the Hokage Office Building."
Biwako, who had been tidying the room nearby, exchanged a glance with Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Understanding his meaning, she pushed open the door.
Behind Tsunade stood Orochimaru and Jiraiya, both wearing helpless expressions.
"Come in, you three..."
"Tsunade, you're still so rash, aren't you? Have you eaten breakfast?" Biwako said with a warm smile, then nodded to Hizashi Hyuga beside them. "Thanks for the effort."
Hizashi Hyuga gave a