After telling Tsunade her suspicions, Yakumo returned to the Kurama Clan estate, exhausted.
Seeing that Yakumo had returned safely, Kurama Ryō burst into tears of joy. "Yakumo, you... I'm so glad you're all right!"
Yakumo's father, Kurama Murakumo, smiled. "You're home safe. That's all that matters!"
There was no need to guess who had used Wood Release to battle the gigantic Susanoo. It had to be Yakumo. So her parents had spent the entire night on edge. Even after Tsunade sent word to the Kurama Clan Lands that Yakumo was safe and sound, they still couldn't relax.
It was only now, seeing Yakumo with their own eyes, that their hearts finally settled.
Yakumo bowed. "Father, Mother, I'm sorry for making you worry."
Kurama Ryō said, "Yakumo, if you ever encounter such a powerful enemy again, don't be reckless! There are plenty of skilled ninja in the village—"
Kurama Murakumo cut her off, putting on the airs of a clan head. "What nonsense are you talking about? We're Konoha Ninja. Protecting the village is our duty! Yakumo, you're tired too. Go get some rest!"
Knowing that her father was only concerned about her, Yakumo didn't say anything more and obediently returned to her room.
After washing up, Yakumo lay in bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.
In her inner world.
Ido said teasingly, "Yakumo, no matter how much you try to vouch for Sasuke Uchiha and Shinji Uchiha, the village will still suspect they're connected to the Akatsuki Organization. Your words are useless!"
"I'm only telling the truth," Yakumo said.
"Then how do you explain there being so many Mangekyo Uchiha in the organization?" Ido smiled. "The leader must be a Mangekyo Uchiha too, right?"
Yakumo fell silent.
When she told Tsunade that the Akatsuki's 'B' hadn't killed Sasuke and might