Konoha.
"What?!"
"You're saying Uchiha Yato has returned?"
At that moment, an intelligence ninja suddenly rushed into the Hokage Office and announced the news to everyone.
It was precisely this shocking news that made even someone as mature and composed as Nara Shikaku cry out in surprise.
At the same time, another ninja from the Hokage's advisory council spoke up.
"Is he on his way back to Konoha right now, or is he doing something else?"
It was no wonder that council member asked. This was Uchiha Yato, after all. His behavior and thought process could not be judged by ordinary standards.
Hearing the question, the intelligence ninja roughly recounted everything he had seen, as well as the key points Lady Tsunade had provided.
As the Hokage's chief secretary, Uchiha Lian quickly composed himself after hearing everyone's questions and said in a calm, resolute voice, "All of you, listen to me."
His voice was not loud, yet it carried such authority that everyone present could not help but stiffen.
He continued, "The Hokage will probably be back in the village shortly. Everyone, return to your respective clans immediately and find out whether there have been any improper or disciplinary violations."
Upon hearing Uchiha Lian's words, several quick-witted people immediately understood his intent and turned to leave without another word.
However, some were still confused by his instructions and raised questions on the spot.
"Why do we need to do that, Lord Lian?" one of them asked in confusion.
"Shouldn't the first thing we do be to go out and welcome them?" another chimed in.
Faced with everyone's doubts, Uchiha Lian took a deep breath and did his best to keep his voice steady.
"According to the intelligence we currently possess, the Hokage has brought back Lord Orochimaru from a parallel