Not long after Captain Black disappeared into the forest, he reappeared in front of the Hokage Building.
Even as the captain of the dark unit, he could not use Earth Style to appear directly in the Hokage Office unless there was an emergency. So he appeared in front of the Hokage Building instead and walked the rest of the way.
Knock, knock...
Sarutobi Hiruzen was focused on the follow-up work in Tea Village. When he heard the knock, he could not help but frown.
"Come in."
Captain Black opened the door and entered. Seeing the lines on the mask and recognizing him as Captain Black, Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his brows.
"What is it?"
"I am reporting to Lord Huo Ying that an explosion occurred deep in the eastern forest earlier. A subordinate happened to be nearby. When he went to investigate, he found Mirai practicing ninjutsu. It appeared to be quite powerful, so he came to report it."
"Oh? You fear that Mirai will grow stronger and stronger until he cannot be controlled?"
Although the Anbu captain had not voiced his concern, Sarutobi Hiruzen understood what he meant.
"Yes."
The Anbu captain admitted it directly and looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"Sand slips away faster the tighter you grasp it."
Sarutobi Hiruzen said this, then continued without looking at the Anbu captain's reaction, "Do not always think about controlling him. Besides, Mirai's child still has the village, so let him be."
"Yes."
After hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, the Anbu captain could only agree. Then, under Sarutobi Hiruzen's instruction, he slowly withdrew.
After watching the Anbu captain leave, Sarutobi Hiruzen continued dealing with Tea Village's follow-up matters. However, his expression was no longer calm, and his brow was tightly furrowed...
Although Mirai failed again and again while altering the route, leaving