The Returnee (Two-in-one, please subscribe~)

"I never expected you to have been away for so long, but welcome back."

At Konoha's gates, the Military Police Force ninjas were still diligently carrying out their duties.

Standing outside the village were two men in black. Their attire differed greatly from that of the other people in Konoha, and one of them was not even wearing a Forehead Protector.

However, their passes were genuine—issued internally by the Military Police Force, with Uchiha Kei's personal signature on them.

Even though the ninjas at the gate did not recognize the two men, the passes were enough to prove everything.

"Thank you. It feels good to be back."

A hoarse voice came from one of the men in black. He slightly raised his head, revealing beneath his conical hat a pair of golden, serpentine eyes.

However, the Military Police Force ninja clearly did not notice. Even if he had, he would not have said anything.

After all, this man had a pass personally signed by the minister. As long as that document was there, nothing could be wrong.

His attention was already completely focused on the ninjas entering the village afterward. The Chunin Exams were about to begin, and their workload was truly enormous.

They had to deal with all sorts of people every day. They did not have the energy to investigate someone carrying a pass signed by the minister.

"This is rather interesting."

After the snake-eyed man in the conical hat entered Konoha with the other man, he could not help but chuckle.

"The moment they saw Kei-kun's signature, they stopped caring. His prestige is still as great as ever. And it really is nostalgic. After all these years, Konoha has become even more prosperous."

"I think you're just bored." The black-haired man beside the snake-eyed man shook his