The report made the ninja's already pounding heart lurch. "Lord Itachi, the three of them escaped using Space-Time Ninjutsu. Their whereabouts are unknown!"
Uchiha Itachi's temple twitched. A flicker of dread rose in him, but he knew that if they had used Space-Time Ninjutsu, his people had little chance of tracking them.
His throat went dry, and his voice came out rough as sandpaper. "Understood. Go. Keep searching!"
After dismissing the ninja, Uchiha Itachi assigned ten more ANBU members to search Konoha discreetly and ensure the villagers' safety.
Once he had made the arrangements, Uchiha Itachi started toward Uchiha Yin's home. Then he stopped, turned, and headed for the Yamanaka Clan instead.
Even if he went looking for Uchiha Yin now, Yin might not be home. With the situation so urgent, seeking out Inoichi Yamanaka would be faster.
Itachi might not have been so anxious over an ordinary matter. But remembering what Lord Yin had told him, he could not put his mind at ease. If Hinata were hurt because of his mistake...
Even if Lord Yin did not hold him responsible, he would never forgive himself. At that thought, Itachi picked up speed until only a blur remained of him.
It was still morning, and Inoichi Yamanaka had taken a rare chance to sleep in. He had only just gotten up and came out of the bathroom yawning, looking utterly relaxed...
Seated at the dining table, Ino Yamanaka watched her father and said sternly, "Honestly, Father! You slept so late that I'm starving from waiting!"
Inoichi ruffled Ino's hair and apologized with complete sincerity. "Sorry, Ino. It won't happen again!"
Grinning, he sat down at the head of the table, to Ino's right.
Chapter 737: Mind Transmission Technique
Faced with her father's grin, Ino Yamanaka could not bring herself