"These are..."
Seeing the Uchiha ninja who had suddenly appeared, Orochimaru frowned and looked at Uchiha Gen, who was teasing the Ninja Hawk.
"Obviously, they're here to meet us."
With a flick of his wrist, Uchiha Gen released the Ninja Hawk and smiled.
"If I remember correctly, most of the Uchiha Clan's ninja serve as guards in Konoha's Military Police Force. With so many Uchiha here... where did they get the orders to leave the village?"
Orochimaru narrowed his eyes at Uchiha Gen.
"Take a guess."
Watching the Ninja Hawk soar freely across the sky, Uchiha Gen's smile didn't fade as he spoke softly.
"What a shame. You've got quite a bit of self-control. I guess you won't be getting those eyes back."
Konoha, Hokage Building.
"Well done. During your return to Konoha, word of your accomplishments spread throughout the Shinobi World. Hanzo himself put out the news. And among you... Gen, your performance was... a little too astonishing."
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled at the Sannin and Uchiha Gen standing before him.
"Old man, you'd better make sure I get proper credit for this mission. And I'm taking a vacation!"
As soon as Hiruzen finished speaking, Tsunade strode forward, slammed a hand on his desk, and shouted.
"Your temper hasn't changed at all. I know you're exhausted, but the Land of Wind..."
Looking at Tsunade pounding on his desk, Hiruzen's mouth twitched as he spoke with difficulty.
"Don't even think about it. Sunagakure has gone off to attack Iwagakure, and Sakumo was heading back to the front in the Land of Wind after meeting up with us.
"With Sakumo there, why would they need me? Besides, even if Sunagakure tries to target Konoha again, it won't be until after the fighting at Iwagakure is over. Until then, I'm taking a