Restraint

Almost at the same moment, Konoha's ANBU also found Kaede, the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki from Takigakure, and conveyed the news that something had happened in the village and the Chunin Ninja Exams had been temporarily suspended.

After learning that the Chunin Ninja Exams had been suspended and that all Jinchuriki needed to evacuate immediately, Kaede hurriedly asked, "What about Naruto? Is he all right?"

The ANBU said, "Don't worry. We'll send him to the shelter as well."

"Why don't I go with you to find him? I can fly. I'll find him very quickly!"

As she spoke, Kaede partially transformed into a tailed beast. Two pairs of insect wings unique to the Seven-Tails sprouted from her back, and she took to the air.

The ANBU shook his head. "Naruto has another team assigned to him. You don't need to worry. Enough talk. Come with us to the shelter immediately!"

Kaede knew the difference between what was important and what wasn't, so she nodded. "All right."

Soon, three ANBU led Kaede and her two Takigakure teammates toward the nearest shelter.

However, a burst of wailing suddenly came from ahead. It seemed someone was fighting.

The ANBU squad leader hurriedly signaled everyone behind him to hide. Then he advanced alone, leaping onto a branch of a large tree to observe the situation.

"Heh, after searching for so long, I finally found you!"

Suddenly, a teasing laugh rang out beside the ANBU squad leader's ear.

"How is that possible!?"

The ANBU squad leader spun around violently. His hands moved just as quickly, and the Kunai he held slashed backward!

Clang.

Amid the ear-piercing clash of metal, the ANBU squad leader was horrified to discover that his Kunai had struck the arm blocking it—and it was the Kunai that had broken!

There was no doubt