"What, a meeting?"
Tobitake Tonbo had been thinking about how to deal with prophecy abilities when an ANBU messenger suddenly arrived.
Hearing this, he immediately stood up.
"Yes, Lord Tonbo, is there something important?"
"But we would also trouble you to attend the meeting."
"Because this concerns Konoha's very survival."
The ANBU ninja spoke respectfully.
This was the former acting Hokage, a powerful ninja.
However, with a mission at hand and crucial Konoha deployments involved, he still explained the general situation.
"Ahem, understood. I'll get ready right away."
Images of pale white flesh flashed through Tobitake Tonbo's eyes, swaying back and forth.
The blush that had not appeared on his face for more than a decade had all gathered on this single day.
This was too embarrassing.
He had only used the Mind Reading Technique not long ago, and the images in his mind had not even faded before he had to meet the person herself.
He felt somewhat sorry for Ayame, who was at home taking care of the child.
No, wait. I haven't done anything to wrong Ayame. I just happened to glance at it. It's not like I did anything.
Why should I feel guilty?
It's all Jiraiya's fault, that lecher.
The ANBU ninja felt that Tobitake Tonbo was acting a little strangely, but after hearing his response, he withdrew.
Meanwhile, in Ryūchi Cave, the White Snake Sage bit down on Kabuto.
A strange and sinister Natural Energy flowed into his body.
The White Snake Sage then returned to her seat.
"Another ninja seeking power. I wonder whether you can endure it?"
Interest gleamed in the White Snake Sage's eyes.
It had been a long time since anyone had been able to withstand Ryūchi Cave's Sage Power, so she was quite curious.
Even Orochimaru, who had