Mirai respectfully greeted Rock Lee's father, but his thoughts never ceased. A dark azure talisman appeared in his hand.
Dark azure markings traced a string of mysterious runes across the talisman. At its center were three words that emitted a faint golden glow. They somewhat resembled traditional Chinese characters, yet they were rougher and harder to understand. Mirai could not comprehend the three words. However, they seemed to possess a kind of magic. Even though Mirai did not understand what they were, he still knew what they meant.
"So you're Mirai..."
Rock Lee's father looked at Mirai, studied him for a moment, then sighed.
Mirai was somewhat confused, but he nodded. After thinking for a moment, he said softly, "Uncle, are you here to capture me and take me back this time?"
Whoosh...
A cold wind blew past. Though it was already summer, after Mirai spoke those words, Rock Lee's father still felt bone-chilling cold in the wind.
The chill was not merely outside his body, but deep within him as well.
From Mirai's tone and simple words, he could hear Mirai's disappointment in the Hokage's order and in all of Konoha.
"I am a ninja..."
Rock Lee's father glanced at the ninja standing behind him and spoke softly.
Just as Mirai was deeply disappointed and prepared to leave Konoha directly, Rock Lee's father smiled and slowly said to him:
"At the same time, I am also Rock Lee's father. I already know about Rock Lee. You did this to avenge him. So I also know that I will not stop you from leaving. However, with so many high-ranking ninja here, it will be difficult for you to escape. Therefore, if you do not mind... I will cover for you!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Rock Lee's father slowly