"You committed a grave crime by stealing the Scroll of Seals!"
A cold shout rang out, and a murderous air spread through the area.
Xia Le raised his eyes and swept his gaze over them. "It's just the Scroll of Seals. You're making quite a fuss!"
"An outsider has no right to meddle in Konoha's affairs!"
A woman's voice rang out.
"Heh."
Xia Le merely sneered.
But soon, another figure stepped forward. "Lord Xia Le, we're only protecting Konoha's interests."
"The Scroll of Seals contains forbidden techniques compiled by successive Hokage. It is extremely important to Konoha. We hope you can understand!"
Iruka took the opportunity to speak up. "Mizuki tricked Naruto into stealing the Scroll of Seals!"
"He wanted to use Naruto to steal it!"
The male Anbu paused. "Mizuki?"
Naturally, he was familiar with the teachers at the Ninja Academy.
Then he turned his head, spotted the unconscious Mizuki, and fell silent again.
"Lord Hokage will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of this incident!"
"Rest assured, if we establish that Naruto was deceived, we will handle the matter fairly!"
"But for now, we ask that Naruto come with us to see Lord Hokage for questioning, along with the Scroll of Seals!"
At that, Naruto stepped forward.
"I'll go with you!"
The Anbu all breathed a sigh of relief at his words, then glanced involuntarily at Xia Le.
Only after seeing that he had no objections did they move.
Chapter 558: The shameless brat
Inside the Hokage Office.
Tap!
Hiruzen Sarutobi puffed on his pipe, white smoke curling around him.
Wearing his Hokage Hat, he paid no attention to Iruka, who stood ramrod straight before him, or the equally nervous Naruto.
A long while passed.
Only then did Iruka, his forehead covered in sweat, muster the courage to straighten up.