At dusk, Konoha Medical Room.
After the efforts of numerous medical ninja, Sasuke Uchiha in the operating room had passed the critical stage.
However, due to excessive blood loss, he remained unconscious and was placed in a ward to recuperate.
Inside the Hokage's Office.
Kakashi had already reported everything that had happened today to the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
To get to the bottom of the matter, Kurenai Yuhi had also been summoned to the office.
"Kurenai Yuhi, I trust that even without me saying it, you understand why you were called here?"
Seated in his chair, the Third Hokage scrutinized Kurenai Yuhi as she entered.
"Yes, Lord Hokage. I assume it is about Sasuke Uchiha attempting to assassinate Ye Fan and Kiba."
Kurenai Yuhi remained composed. She had already considered how to handle this on her way here.
"Kurenai Yuhi, you must take responsibility for your words."
Kakashi said unhappily from the side.
Kurenai Yuhi merely glanced at Kakashi before addressing the Third Hokage once more.
"I have already learned about the incident. Sasuke Uchiha nearly killed Kiba, which enraged Ye Fan. What I want to know now is, what exactly happened that made Sasuke Uchiha so determined to kill Kiba?"
"Kakashi, do you have anything to say?"
Rather than answering Kurenai Yuhi directly, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to Kakashi.
"Sasuke has yet to wake up, and Naruto is acting strangely. We cannot get anything out of him for now," Kakashi said.
"While we are here, I would like to ask Kakashi to keep his students under control. They should not run to someone else's training grounds to provoke them with words, much less attempt to kill fellow Konoha villagers over a minor personal grudge."
For some reason, Kurenai Yuhi suddenly became somewhat agitated.
"To be honest, after learning the