The Contradictory Problem

At this very moment, in Konoha Village.

The Hokage Building office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is summoning Fugaku Uchiha, Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, Danzo Shimura, the leader of the Root Organization, Shisui Uchiha, Uchiha Konoha, and others.

They were discussing how to help the Uchiha Clan and resolve the conflict between them and the villagers.

But just now, intense flames suddenly appeared outside the village, followed by a deafening, earth-shattering explosion.

The enormous fireball formed by the flames and dazzling light continued to expand and grow, becoming so large that it could be clearly seen in every corner of Konoha Village.

Immediately afterwards, a violent shockwave, carrying intense heat, spread out, and ashes, smoke, and all sorts of debris were blown away, causing considerable damage to the village.

This commotion attracted everyone's attention.

"What happened?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression changed slightly, and he frowned as he asked.

"The noise seems to be coming from the training grounds, Third Hokage!"

Shisui Uchiha answered immediately.

"Shisui, Itachi, you two immediately take men and investigate! Find out exactly what happened!!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately issued the order.

At the same time, he gave Fugaku Uchiha a meaningful look.

"Hopefully, this commotion isn't caused by the Uchiha Clan..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought to himself.

Because of the sudden commotion, the negotiations that had just begun had to be temporarily suspended again.

Lin Yan, along with Naruto and Sasuke, returned to Konoha with Kakashi.

They were stopped by a large group of ANBU as soon as they reached the edge of the village.

This group of people were not Hiruzen Sarutobi's direct ANBU guards, but rather came from the Root Organization.

"What happened?"

The leader of the Root Organization's ANBU, seeing Kakashi carrying the severely injured and unconscious Might Guy back, immediately asked...

"Kai and Lin Yan were sparring on the training field when Kai accidentally used too much force."

"They were the ones who caused that commotion."

Upon hearing Kakashi's explanation, all of the dozen or so Root Organization members looked at Lin Yan with suspicion and uncertainty.

Immediately afterwards, their gazes fell on Matt Kay without them noticing.

Judging from Might Guy's condition, it seems his injury is quite serious.

They certainly knew this martial arts fanatic.

Might Guy's taijutsu is second to none in the entire Konoha.

His strength is undeniable; he is one of Konoha's Jonin, and even many members of the Root Organization pale in comparison to him.

How could Lin Yan injure Might Guy like this?

However, he himself seemed completely unharmed, not even a hair on his head or a single tear on his clothes.

This is absolutely ridiculous!

Every member of the Root Organization wore an incredulous expression.

At this moment, Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha also arrived with the ANBU directly under the Hokage.

They were equally surprised to see Kakashi, Lin Yan, and the others, as well as the injured Might Guy.

"Kakashi- senpai, what's going on?"

"Shisui Uchiha asked."

Kakashi then repeated what he had just said to the Root Organization members.

Hearing that Matt Kai had fought with Lin Yan, which caused that earth-shattering commotion and ultimately injured himself like this, he was shocked.

Both Shisui Uchiha and Uchiha instinctively looked at Lin Yan.

When they saw that Lin Yan was unharmed, their reaction was similar to that of the Root Organization members.

"Brother, it's true."

"Naruto and I were there at the time."

Sasuke then whispered a reminder to Itachi.

"Brother Itachi, Brother Shisui, Uncle Lin didn't hurt Brother Thick Eyebrows, it seems he collapsed on his own..."

At this moment, Naruto couldn't help but explain on Lin Yan's behalf.

He saw dozens of members of the ANBU surrounding them and was afraid of causing unnecessary misunderstandings.

Hearing Naruto and Sasuke say the same thing, Shisui and Itachi were once again deeply shocked.

Kakashi ignored their fuss.

After explaining, he added, "Kai must be taken to the hospital as soon as possible."

Then they quickly left the area, heading towards the Konoha Ninja Hospital.

"Lin Yan, the Third Hokage also noticed the commotion just now."

"I'm afraid you'll have to come with us personally to explain this to the Hokage."

Shisui Uchiha snapped out of his daze and reminded Lin Yan.

"Naruto, you and Sasuke wait for me a moment."

Lin Yan turned to the two boys and gave them a reminder, then followed Shisui Uchiha, Uchiha, and the others towards the Hokage Building.

Soon, they arrived at the Hokage's Office.

Upon entering, Lin Yan first saw Fugaku Uchiha, and then to his right, on the sofa area, sat the two advisors, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, as well as the leader of the Root Organization, Shimura Danzo.

Immediately afterwards, on the desk to her right, Lin Yan saw the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Their eyes immediately fell on Lin Yan.

"Lord Sandai, the matter has been thoroughly investigated."

"The commotion just now was caused by Lin Yan and Kai increasing their training intensity at the training ground outside the village."

Shisui Uchiha explained to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed across Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes.

"A contest with Kai...?"

His curious gaze fell on Lin Yan's face.

"That's how it is, Third Hokage. Your Konoha's taijutsu ninjas are quite powerful!"

Lin Yan spread her hands and smiled knowingly.

However, he immediately changed the subject. "However, the cost of using such profound physical techniques is a bit too high."

Lin Yan's words surprised everyone present once again.

At this moment, Itachi also took the initiative to explain, "After Might Guy used taijutsu to fight Lin Yan, he was injured and fell unconscious due to the backlash from that powerful taijutsu. He has now been taken to the hospital by Kakashi."

These words, once again, shocked Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, Danzo Shimura, and others.

Because they all knew very well what kind of physical technique the Eight Gates was and how powerful it was.

Of course, Fugaku Uchiha was equally astonished.

He had also heard of the power of the Eight Gates.

That kind of martial arts technique, and it caused such a commotion just now.

Might Guy himself had suffered severe backlash and was unconscious.

However, at this moment, Lin Yan seemed to have done absolutely nothing.

How could he possibly do something like that?

Just as everyone was looking at Lin Yan with suspicion and bewilderment, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke up, "Since it wasn't an enemy attack, Lin Yan, you can go down now."