Because Fugaku had successfully endured the experiment to transform into a Hollow, under Aizen's orders, the entire underground laboratory hurriedly began developing the drug formula for this experiment.
Just as Aizen had said, perhaps a new era was about to arrive.
Meanwhile, in Konoha.
In bustling Konoha, a quiet little stream wound its way slowly behind the residential houses.
At this moment, several young-looking children carried bamboo baskets on their backs, unsteadily feeling around in the river beneath the rushing water for something.
On the riverbank nearby, a white-haired young man lounged against a tree trunk, holding a small yellow book and reading it with great interest.
In the stream, a black-haired boy was intently picking through the water for something.
Meanwhile, another blond boy with his pants rolled up stared blankly at the water's surface. Suddenly, his eyes lit up!
An excited smile immediately appeared on his face as he happily said to the pink-haired girl on his left.
"Sakura, I spotted a big fish! Once I catch it, I'll let you taste my cooking!"
Hearing him, Sakura helplessly shot him a glance. Her basket-laden body sagged slightly, and she said wearily and irritably.
"Naruto, hurry up and finish the mission. If we don't clean up all the trash in this river, Kakashi-sensei might take on some other torturous mission for us!"
As she spoke, she could not help glancing at the black-haired boy ahead, who was silently picking up trash from the river, and asked with concern.
"Sasuke, if you're tired, take a break. Don't worry, I can help with your share!"
Faced with Sakura's enthusiasm, Sasuke did not turn around. Bent over, he merely replied in a flat voice.
"Let's finish the mission quickly. I don't want to waste all my time here."
Hearing that, Sakura's little