Screech!!!
A piercing eagle cry carried down from high above, and Tsunade and Hatake Sakumo's expressions both turned grave.
"It's the Super Whirlwind Brothers!"
Tsunade secretly gritted her teeth. Why is that bastard Houka here?
Although she had already learned of Houka's attitude from Nara Shikaku, as his teacher, Houka would rather trust that middle-aged old man Nara Shikaku than believe her. Tsunade was furious and decided to dump all her debts, including any future ones, onto Houka's head!
Hatake Sakumo gritted his teeth as well, but at this moment, he felt as though his soul had left his body. He said coldly, "The Nine-Tails has appeared. Could it be related to Houka? He... he wouldn't attack Naruto, would he? Naruto is the Fourth's son. Houka, he..."
Tsunade shot him a look and berated him forcefully, "Shut up! No matter what, Houka is my disciple. Sakumo, stop saying such nonsensical bullshit!"
"But!"
It was no wonder Hatake Sakumo thought that way. Houka had risen to prominence in Konoha by attacking the Hokage Building and assassinating the Third Hokage. Later, he had worked with Orochimaru on the Konoha Crush Plan. And now, the Nine-Tails had broken free of its seal, while Houka's summoned Snow Eagle had appeared as well. It couldn't just be a coincidence, could it?
Tsunade snorted, making it clear that she did not want to speak with him.
The two of them had been holding back their speed so the Sealing Squad behind them could keep up, but upon hearing the cry of the Super Whirlwind Style Two, both gradually sped up. In the blink of an eye, they shot off like arrows loosed from a bow, swiftly leaving the Sealing Squad behind and vanishing into the distant mountain forest.
By the time the Sealing Squad's ninjas reached