Hearing Sosuke's words.
Tatsu's expression grew slightly serious, but he also quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
No matter what, if he really had to fight Sosuke, he was rather afraid of Sosuke's strength.
After all, as a captain in the Anbu, Tatsu knew a great deal about Sosuke's secrets.
He glanced almost imperceptibly at Sosuke, who stood calmly in place, and sighed inwardly.
No matter how difficult the mission, that guy could complete it flawlessly. That was more than just overwhelming strength!
His abilities in every respect were outstanding to the extreme!
To make an enemy of someone like that... Just thinking about it was terrifying...
Naturally, no one else knew what Tatsu was thinking. As everyone pondered what exactly had happened, each with their own thoughts...
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!...
With several faint sounds of rushing air, a number of figures suddenly appeared on the scene.
At their head was the Third, Hiruzen Sarutobi, clad in his Hokage robes.
Mitokado Homura followed close behind, with Tsunade and Sakumo arriving next.
Seeing Sosuke again, Tsunade could hardly hide her worry. Her lovely face had gone pale, and she couldn't help calling out,
"Sosuke!"
Seeing Tsunade's anxious, worried expression, Sosuke smiled gently and said softly,
"Tsunade, I'm sorry for making you worry."
At his words, Tsunade pressed a pale hand to her mouth, trying hard to keep herself from crying.
She had believed Sosuke was dead, and now he was standing before her again. Her heart could hardly settle, yet their reunion had taken place under such circumstances. She couldn't help but feel sorrowful.
Sosuke gave her a look to reassure her, then slowly turned toward the Third.
One pair of eyes was cloudy yet solemn; the other was deep, with a faint smile. Their gazes met in the air.
"Sosuke,