Tsunade returned to Konoha with the others and immediately ordered the information sealed. News of the Nine-Tails' appearance absolutely could not be leaked!
But they were still too late.
Some of the higher-ups had already learned of it.
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, two members of the three-person advisory council, arrived at Tsunade's office with grim expressions.
Hatake Sakumo, Kakashi, Guy, and Shizune were also there.
"Fifth, is the information about the Nine-Tails true?" Utatane Koharu had always held prejudices against Jinchuriki. If Jiraiya had not guaranteed for him, how could she possibly have allowed Naruto to remain away from Konoha for so long?
Now that the Nine-Tails had suddenly appeared not far from the village, Utatane Koharu was naturally deeply worried!
The Tailed Beast Rebellion back then had cost the village the Fourth Hokage, along with a great many Anbu ninja. Utatane Koharu had no desire to relive such a scene.
"This..." Tsunade frowned. "How did you find out about the Nine-Tails?"
Her first thought was whether that bastard Danzo was trying to stir up trouble again.
"Sakumo suddenly mobilized the entire Sealing Squad. How could such a major move possibly be hidden from me, a village advisor?" Utatane Koharu snorted.
Mitokado Homura added, "Fifth, did something happen to Naruto? Where is Jiraiya?"
Tsunade folded her arms and said, "We found neither the Nine-Tails nor Naruto and Jiraiya. Advisors, this matter ends here!"
Utatane Koharu frowned and turned to Hatake Sakumo.
Hatake Sakumo nodded. "We indeed found nothing."
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura exchanged a glance, then gave Tsunade a long look. "In that case, we'll take our leave."
After they left, Kakashi could not help asking, "Lord Hokage, did you really not see Naruto and Jiraiya?"
"We truly didn't." Hatake Sakumo hesitated before saying, "But we heard the