News that Kirigakure's army had invaded the Land of Fire soon spread throughout the shinobi world.
When the news reached the Land of Fire's Daimyo, he flew into a rage upon learning that a vast stretch of his territory had already been invaded.
He ordered the messenger beside him to deliver a letter demanding an explanation from Hiruzen Sarutobi. He also made it clear that unless the Mist Ninja were driven out of the Land of Fire swiftly, Konoha's military funding would be halved. Hiruzen might even lose his position as Hokage.
The letter had yet to arrive and was still on its way.
Early the next morning.
Might Duy brought the three young ninja to the Hatake Clan's gates first thing in the morning.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
Chihane was doing his usual morning training in the courtyard. As soon as he heard the knocking, he knew Might Duy and the others had arrived.
Chihane opened the gates and welcomed them inside.
"Uncle Duy, wait a moment. I'm almost done training. We'll leave shortly."
After speaking to Might Duy, Chihane went back to finishing his remaining sword swings.
"Four thousand and twelve, four thousand and thirteen."
"Four thousand five hundred and sixty-two, four thousand five hundred and sixty-three."
Watching from the side, Might Guy and the others couldn't help admiring Chihane. He was already so strong, yet he still trained this hard.
Before long, Chihane completed his morning training quota, put away his sword, and walked over to Might Duy and the others.
"Chihane, do you train like this every day?"
Genma Shiranui asked curiously as he watched Chihane wipe away his sweat with a towel.
"Have you ever seen the sun over Konoha at four in the morning? I have, and I see it every day."
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