When Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō entered the Sixth Training Ground, their gazes fell upon Mito's back. She stood at the center of the training ground with her back to them, as though immersed in memories of the past. Moonlight spilled over her, draping her figure in a soft silver glow.
As Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō slowly approached, their footsteps made soft sounds against the sandy ground of the training field, carrying their respect for Mito. The two stopped before her and paid tribute to Konoha's legendary figure with the most traditional of formalities.
"Lady Mito."
"You're here."
Mito's voice was calm and deep, carrying the weight of time. She did not turn around, merely gazing quietly ahead as if watching the years that had passed.
"May I ask why Lady Mito summoned us here? Is there some urgent matter?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi asked tentatively, his voice carrying a trace of caution.
"It's nothing major. I've been still for too long and felt like moving around, which reminded me of the occasional activities I used to have with Hashirama. I wanted to find someone to spar with. Well? Which of you wants to see whether this old woman's skills have deteriorated over the years?"
The moment Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō heard Mito's words, they sensed trouble. She was about to blow up.
Never mind that Lady Mito was the First's wife; being the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki and a master of the Uzumaki clan's sealing arts alone was more than enough to make the two suffer. Besides, if Lady Mito truly decided to teach them a lesson, would they dare fight back?
This is obviously her venting her dissatisfaction over Nawaki and Liuxia being attacked!
Hiruzen Sarutobi thought to himself. He knew that Lady Mito attached immense importance to the village's