"Dammit, what the hell is that guy freaking out about?"
On the road to Konoha's cemetery, Hiruzen Sarutobi, already changed into his combat uniform, was rushing forward with several Anbu.
That afternoon, he had heard that Jiraiya and Naruto had unexpectedly run into each other because of Hyuga Makoto.
Although he was rather annoyed that Jiraiya and the others had gone to soak in hot springs during work hours, this incident had put him in a good mood.
After all, Naruto was Minato's child. No matter what, Jiraiya should at least meet him.
However, something had actually gone wrong during their meeting...
"Hiruzen, that guy has appeared?"
Just as he was thinking about this, Danzo's voice suddenly came from beside him.
Danzo was also rushing forward with several Root shinobi, and his expression was extremely gloomy.
"He actually dares to come to Konoha?!"
Dares to come? He's been here all along...
Hiruzen Sarutobi muttered inwardly, but his face remained solemn as he nodded.
"That's right, and Naruto is over there too."
"What exactly have you been doing? How could something like this happen?"
Danzo's expression darkened further upon hearing this. He still hadn't forgotten being ambushed, much less Uchiha Shisui's eyes.
And now this involved the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki as well. With old and new grudges combined, his face twisted.
"Those damn Uchiha. Are they finally making their move?"
"He isn't from Konoha's Uchiha..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a headache coming on. If he hadn't wanted to alarm Uchiha Itachi, he wouldn't have been willing to call Danzo.
But no matter how much of a headache it was, Danzo was already here. What else could he do?
Besides, it was impossible for him to keep this hidden from Danzo forever.
"Jiraiya is over there too. We just need to move a little