Enlightenment

Naruto was in a bad mood, and Kakashi did not say much either. The two returned to Konoha in silence.

However—

Half an hour later, Naruto and Kakashi exchanged a glance and hid themselves at the same time.

A minute later, two masked ninja suddenly appeared with the Body Flicker Technique.

Just as Naruto and Kakashi were about to make their move, one of them suddenly called out, "Lord Hokage, my master wishes to meet with you and have a talk."

Hm?

Kakashi and Naruto appeared in an instant, both wary and uncertain.

"Who is your master?"

"It is not convenient to reveal that at present. In any case, we mean no harm. And with the strength of the two Hokage, surely you would not fear us plotting against you."

Naruto cast Kakashi a questioning look. Kakashi was silent for a while before finally nodding.

He still had considerable faith in Naruto's strength.

At an inn in a small town, Kakashi and Naruto met this so-called master.

She was a beautiful woman with an air of overwhelming nobility.

"Let me introduce myself first. I am Tian Meng. The Daimyo's eldest son, Shixiu, is my husband."

As she spoke, Tian Meng personally poured each of them a cup of tea.

Neither Kakashi nor Naruto touched their cups. They merely stared at Tian Meng.

Tian Meng took a sip of tea, set down her cup, and said leisurely, "Fifth Hokage Hatake Kakashi, Sixth Hokage Naruto Namikaze—Konoha's circumstances are not very good these days, are they? My father-in-law is no kind man."

Kakashi frowned. "Madam Tian Meng, did the Daimyo order you to meet with us?"

"No." Tian Meng gave a soft laugh. "The Daimyo summoned you this time because of my dear younger sister, wasn't it?"

"Dear younger sister?"

"Yang Zi. She