No staying up late, staying up late

Night is approaching.

A Kunai fell into Konoha Village, and a dirty, red-haired boy appeared out of thin air.

"We've finally arrived..."

This was the first time Kanami had ever felt such a strong desire to return to Konoha.

"Where are all the gatekeeper Ninja? No wonder Sasuke acted like he was going on vacation when he defected from the village."

As Kanami was complaining, another Kunai fell in front of him.

Then a red-haired boy who looked exactly like Kanami appeared.

Feng An's Wood Clone spoke, "You're finally back. I haven't gone to rescue you yet."

"Huh? Come save me?" Kanami was dumbfounded.

"I'm too lazy to explain. Just process it yourself. I'm tired."

Bang!

The moment the Wood Clone dissipated, Kanami's total Chakra level returned to normal.

Then, a flood of information from the Wood Clone entered Kanami's mind.

After a moment, his eyes regained their clarity.

He knows everything that happened from the time he was teleported to Cloud Village by Mabui until just now.

Kanami complained, "Then why did I rush back in such a hurry? I almost died of exhaustion on the way. If I had known I was this strong, I would have just enjoyed the scenery of both countries and strolled back."

"Utatane Koharu actually wants me to be Hokage?! That's outrageous!"

When he recalled this memory, one eye looked bigger than the other.

Even he himself did not expect that he could kill the Fourth Raikage with his main body while simultaneously using a clone to intimidate Konoha.

"I'm hungry and sleepy, I'm going home to sleep..."

Kanami rubbed his stomach and used the Flying Thunder God Technique to return home.

I grabbed a piece of hard bread from home, took a few bites, drank a carton of milk, took a shower, and got ready for bed.

They had traversed two major countries in just a few hours, and the fatigue from the information points on their clones was also taking its toll.

He was so tired that he didn't even want to eat; he just wanted to sleep.

Lying on the bed, Feng'an appears with wooden characters.

He fell asleep the moment his head hit the bed; he felt like he was going to die if he stayed in bed even a second longer.

Inside the Hyuga Clan's private Training Ground.

Hinata trained under the tutelage of Hyuga Hiashi.

Hyuga Hiashi hadn't really looked into what level his eldest daughter had reached in a long time.

When Hinata took the initiative to ask to continue learning the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist Style, Hyuga Hiashi noticed the changes in her.

He was very satisfied with this.

That's not something that happens just by talking about wanting to get stronger; it's an improvement that comes from putting in the corresponding effort and hard work.

Hyuga Hiashi glanced at the sky and said, "Let's end our training here for today."

"Yes, Father."

Hinata training clothes were soaked with sweat, exhaled a long breath in response.

Not long after, the two, one old and one young, returned to the Hyuga Residence.

It's getting late, get some rest, don't stay up late.

Hyuga Hiashi walked towards his room where he was resting.

Hinata nodded. "Yes, Father."

The image of her father's expression and tone when he told her to go to bed early flashed through her mind.

In her memory, Hyuga Hiashi would frown and say in a stern, reproachful tone, "Go to sleep!"

"My father seems so... kind lately?"

Hinata whispered to herself.

However, she actually likes this kind of father very much, which makes her feel less pressured and speechless when facing him as before.

After taking a bath, Hinata lay in bed, peeking out with her head, staring at the ceiling with wide eyes, and muttering to herself.

"I'm sorry, Father, I might have to stay up late tonight..."

Her tone carried a hint of anticipation and joy.

Meanwhile, in a secluded and dimly lit base, several illusory figures stood on the fingers of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.

They are Pain, Konan, Itachi Uchiha Kisame Hoshigaki, Deidara, Sasori, Kakuzu, Hidan, and Zetsu.

Hidan: "Ugh, why are we having a meeting at this hour? I'm still completing my Jashin ritual."

Kakuzu: "Shut up, Hidan! If you speak again, I'll sew your mouth shut."

Deidara: "I can lend you my artwork."

"This time, Itachi and Kisame encountered a boy during their trip to Konoha."

The noise stopped when a figure with rings in his pupils spoke.

"You, Itachi, will speak."

A phantom figure resembling Kisame Itachi Uchiha said, "Kisame and I saw a very strong red-haired boy in Konoha. My intuition tells me he will ruin our plans."

Hidan: "Huh? A kid will ruin our plans?"

Scorpion: "Why are we running into a red-haired boy? Weren't you guys supposed to be gathering information about the Nine-Tails Fox?"

Kisame Hoshigaki: "Are you questioning Mr. Itachi?"

Pain whispered to stop them, "Quiet, wait until Itachi finishes speaking."

"Understood, understood, leader," Hidan replied perfunctorily.

"Let's continue, Itachi."

Itachi Uchiha nodded and continued, "Kisame and I didn't stay long because the Nine-Tails Fox wasn't in the village, and the boy's Ninjutsu was very similar to that of the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze."

"Did the Yellow Flash use the Flying Thunder God Technique?"

"That's a rather tricky Ninjutsu."

"But to think that this alone could ruin our plans is too far-fetched."

"You're not exaggerating because you're still attached to the village, are you?"

Hearing their doubts, Itachi Uchiha remained calm and said, "He also mastered Hashirama Senju's Wood Release."

"Hashirama Senju?"

"That man known as the God of Shinobi?"

"Flying Thunder God Technique combined with Wood Release... The key is that he's just a boy; if he's allowed to grow unchecked..."

Hidan scoffed, "Is he really that strong? Kakuzu once fought Hashirama Senju. If he were truly that strong, he would be dead by now, wouldn't he?"

Upon hearing Hidan's words, everyone turned their gaze to Kakuzu, who remained silent to the side.

Sasori asked, "I've always heard that you fought against Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage Konoha. How did you survive?"

"Is that man's Wood Release really that strong?"

Hidan shouted, "Kakuzu, tell us quickly!"

Kakuzu nearby, cursed inwardly, "Damn Hidan, bringing this up at a time like this!"

After a moment of silence, Kakuzu said, "Hashirama's Wood Release is very strong."

"Then what?"

"That's all. I don't want to talk about the mission Takigakure sent me to assassinate Hashirama."

Hidan urged, "Huh? Hurry up and tell me, Kakuzu."

"Speak! Speak!"

Kakuzu threatened, "If you dare utter another word, I'll kill you."

"Alright, since Kakuzu want to talk about it, then forget it. Anyway, Hashirama is dead, and now he's just a Potential young man."

As Pain spoke, Hidan and Kakuzu stopped arguing.

"Itachi, Kisame, you two stay in charge of the Nine-Tails Fox. If that boy tries to obstruct our plan, eliminate him."

Meeting adjourned.

As the Limbo: Border Jail was dispelled, the image on the fingers of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path vanished.