While Aizen and the others conversed quietly high in the sky, Within the Forest of Death below.
Whoosh! Whoosh! ...
As two piercing sounds cut through the forest, two figures suddenly raced toward the tower, one after the other.
Tap! ...
A dark shadow flashed across a thick tree trunk, producing a faint sound as it landed.
Though the sound was extremely slight, it still caught Minato's attention atop the tower.
Minato's ear twitched slightly, and his expression changed. He took a small step forward to the edge of the tower's roof and glanced down toward the source of the sound.
"They're here..."
At Minato's quiet murmur, The members of the Sealing Squad beside him wore puzzled expressions, all wondering who could have drawn the Hokage's attention.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! ...
After the two shadows reached the tower, they showed no intention of entering.
Instead, like two patches of darkness, they swiftly clung to the tower's outer wall and rushed straight upward!
As they passed several shadowed corners, the Anbu ninjas and Hokage guards stationed there made no move at all. It was as though they had long known the identities of the arrivals, remaining concealed where they were.
Thud! Thud!
With two heavy, steady landings, the two figures suddenly appeared before Minato and the sealing ninjas.
Once everyone saw the newcomers clearly, older ninjas such as Mujusuke could not help widening their eyes in shock.
"Might Duy... and... Wh-White Fang!"
Hearing Mujusuke's words, Mikawa's expression also changed in surprise. His gaze immediately fell upon the weathered yet calm-faced man who had arrived, and he thought in astonishment.
So this was the legendary White Fang of the Leaf!?
Kakashi, the Copy Ninja of the Leaf's father!?
Just as Mikawa was lost in shock, an enthusiastic voice rang out beside him.