Shoot Him, Shinso

Hearing Homura's words, Sarutobi's gaze grew slightly deeper. After a long silence, he finally pondered aloud.

"What happened?"

Homura's expression was somewhat hesitant, but he still spoke.

"According to Dajiu Zhenshu's report, it seems that Nawaki has been under Aizen's command all this time. This time, he only returned to the village after attacking Konoha as a member of Las Noches."

"However, at the critical moment, Nawaki fought against members of Las Noches in order to protect Dajiu and the other Konoha ninja."

At this point, Homura paused briefly before saying in a deep voice.

"Although that child was previously under Aizen's command, he has now stood on Konoha's side. Moreover, he seems to have mastered the Wood Release once wielded by the First Hokage."

Upon hearing Homura's words, even Sarutobi's calm composure was slightly shaken. His aged face tightened as he asked gravely.

"That child can use Wood Release?"

Homura nodded with a solemn expression.

Sarutobi narrowed his cloudy eyes slightly. After a moment of silence, he said in a deep voice.

"Since that child is willing to help Konoha, it means he has not gone astray because of Aizen. At such a critical time, Konoha needs him."

"Pass down the orders. Have the ninja below obey Nawaki's command as much as possible, and gather intelligence on the members of Las Noches while you're at it. In this war, whoever it is, they must devote all their strength to Konoha."

"I understand, Third Hokage."

Hearing Sarutobi's words, Homura nodded slightly before turning and leaving.

Sarutobi was left sitting alone in the office, his cloudy eyes gazing through the window at the devastated Konoha outside. He let out a soft sigh.

At the same time.

Within a forest far from Konoha.

"Tap!" "Tap!" "Tap!"...

As soft footsteps echoed through