At those words, Tsunade's and Shizune's expressions changed sharply.
"Quick, stop it!"
Tsunade shouted at once.
The three of them vanished together, racing toward the edge of the village.
"Order the Military Police Force to evacuate everyone immediately."
"All Ninja, get the villagers out of here. Take them as far away as possible!"
"By my order, Konoha is now at the highest level of combat readiness!"
"Move!!"
Tsunade shouted to the Anbu appearing on either side as she ran across the rooftops.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
The Anbu vanished in a flurry of movement.
Before even ten breaths had passed, every Ninja in Konoha was in motion. Large numbers of civilians were escorted toward the outskirts.
Ninja who had been resting rushed out from every corner, ready for battle.
When they saw the enormous creature striding toward Konoha, their pupils contracted.
"What on earth is that?"
Iruka murmured.
The tension around him filled him with an inexplicable sense of danger.
All of Konoha Village was in an uproar. As the strange creature drew closer, panic spread across every face.
People had always feared what they did not understand.
Meanwhile.
Tsunade, Kakashi, and Shizune raced toward the strange white creature.
A figure swiftly caught up with them and called out.
"Kakashi, what's going on?"
"Guy, that Mysterious Organization everyone's been talking about across the Ninja World may be coming for us."
"No. It's already here!"
Kakashi's voice was grim.
"What? The people capturing Tailed Beasts?"
Guy asked in shock.
By then, Asuma Sarutobi, Kurenai Yuhi, and the other Jōnin had appeared nearby. They all stared at the strange creature ahead.
"From this moment on, keep a close watch on your surroundings."
"If you spot anyone suspicious, eliminate them on sight."
"And whatever happens, do not let that thing enter the village."
Tsunade