When Naruto saw the ninjutsu scrolls for wind, fire, and lightning, he helped himself without hesitation, stuffing them into his Canvas Bag one by one. Then he shot out of the Hokage Building and headed straight for the agreed meeting place.
But roughly ten minutes after Naruto left...
The Hyuga Clan ANBU ninja hiding in the shadows dropped down in a flash, then dashed into the Hokage Building. He soon reached the entrance to the Sealing Library, and when he saw the scene inside, he shouted in alarm.
"Disaster! Naruto Uzumaki has stolen the Scroll of Seals!!!"
That shout seemed to wake all of Konoha from its slumber.
Figures immediately began darting about, with most of the chunin heading to the Sarutobi Family to find the Third Hokage.
Meanwhile, a smaller group of ANBU darted back and forth across the surrounding buildings, acting as though they were genuinely searching for something.
Outside the Hokage Residence.
"Lord Third... we absolutely cannot treat this as a joke!"
"That's right, Lord Third. If the ninjutsu in the Scroll of Seals gets leaked, it could pose a tremendous threat to the village!"
"We can't just let this slide!"
At that moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had orchestrated the entire affair, wore a grave expression. He waved his hand and barked, "Bring Naruto back!"
"Yes!"
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...
In an instant, a dozen uninformed chunin and several ANBU elites who knew the truth vanished together.
At the same time.
Iruka had already begun pursuing Naruto in the direction he had fled.
Following close behind Iruka was the chunin Mizuki, carrying a huge shuriken on his back.
Mizuki raced through Konoha's streets, madness and fervor gleaming in his eyes.
"Hehehe... once I get the Scroll of Seals, I'll kill Naruto, then offer the scroll as proof of