In the Hokage's Office, Naruto, Young Sasuke, Boruto, and Kakashi were receiving an assignment from Tsunade. Looking at Kakashi, Tsunade said, "Kakashi, this is a message Sasuke Uchiha sent not long ago. Take a look." Kakashi took the scroll she handed him, read it, and asked in surprise, "Is this true, Lord Hokage?"
Tsunade nodded. "We can be fairly certain it's true. Your mission is to investigate who's behind all this. I have a bad feeling, as though something major is about to happen."
Kakashi nodded. "Understood. I'll get to the bottom of it."
Tsunade cautioned them, "Remember, this is an investigation. You only need to find out who it is. Do not engage them in combat. Anyone who can manipulate space-time power is not to be underestimated, and they're not someone you can handle. Your lives come first, so if you encounter them, withdraw as quickly as possible. Understood? I hope to hear any bad news, do you understand, Kakashi?"
Kakashi nodded. "Understood. Please don't worry. I know what to do."
Tsunade nodded. "Good. Get going."
After Kakashi and the others left, Shizune said, "Lady Tsunade, the Fourth Hokage seems to be tied up at the moment. He said he'd need a little more time."
Tsunade asked in confusion, "Did something happen?"
Looking embarrassed and helpless, Shizune said, "Apparently, his wife Kushina is upset. The Fourth Hokage said he has to calm her down before coming to see you."
Hearing that Minato couldn't come for that reason, Tsunade's face darkened. In the end, she said helplessly, "Forget it. We'll wait a little longer."
After leaving the Hokage's Office, Naruto asked curiously, "Kakashi-sensei, what's our mission this time? Why aren't Sakura and Sai coming?"
Kakashi replied, "A few days ago, Sasuke sent word that he'd encountered a Grown-Up You,