Hiruzen Sarutobi thought to himself, "I haven't found anything amiss."
However, just as he was about to follow his intuition and continue exploring, he heard a girl's voice in his ear:
"The road to Kurama Village is very remote and far away."
"If the Third Hokage has nothing important to do, there is no need to waste time going there. I will convey the message to my father."
"So as not to delay your more important official business."
Yakumo Kurama's voice was soft, yet still carried a genuine sense of distance.
Such an overstepping answer was certainly not what he truly thought, as it might very well be related to the attitude and direction of the Kurama clan.
But that guy just happened to come back at this time, and even bumped into the Third Hokage in a rather crude way.
Moreover, this seemingly elderly man had clearly sensed something, and if he were allowed to continue exploring, no one could say what the outcome would be.
That's why she chose to keep making noise to attract the old man's attention.
This is also a way of repaying a debt of gratitude.
Ultimately,
The one who gave him hope in his despair was Uchiha Ara;
When the demons descended, it was Uchiha Ara who arrived as promised and saved his parents;
Most importantly, even when Konoha had already abandoned the Kurama clan, it was still Uchiha Ara who gave Father hope for the clan's revival!
But not this highly respected old man.
Although Kurama Yakumo could understand the underlying reason, the entire ninja world prioritized profit.
If you have no power, no one will pay attention to you.
However, she still remembered the boy from two years ago, who made a promise when she had nothing and could do nothing:
Respond to it, let it run wild, nurture it!
In the end, I will help you remove it!
Now, that person's promise has been fulfilled.
So, it's time for me to complete that night's prayer.
She once said that she would do anything to save her father and mother!
Time seemed to stand still at this moment.
Upon hearing these words, Hiruzen Sarutobi could hardly believe his ears.
In this case,
This kind of language is full of distance.
Did that really come from that sickly girl from back then?
Or is this girl also influenced by Uchiha Ara?
In just a few short months!
the most important is,
The Kurama tribe lives in a remote and difficult location. Whose will and whose attitude are these remarks and expressions of discontent?
It was a simple complaint from a young girl.
Or was it the angry words that Kurama Murakumo once said that made him remember it?
Such distracting thoughts instantly brought Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind together, and his complex gaze fell entirely on the girl who was so close to him, yet seemed to be separated by several dimensions.
"After the Nine-Tails disaster, Konoha underwent a restructuring."
“Congyun once said that your health is not very good and that you want to find a quiet area with fresh air to recuperate.”
Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke slowly, but the kindness in his voice gradually faded.
But as soon as this habitual explanation left his lips, his expression froze slightly.
Although this is true.
However, the more realistic reason is that the entire Hidden Leaf Village is taking advantage of the situation to reshuffle its power structure, with weaker clans being marginalized and powerful clans moving into better areas.
The Kurama clan, which had not produced any Jonin for a long time, naturally did not continue to stay in the core area.
Kurama Murakumo's reason for saying this was simply to make his family's departure less embarrassing!
Ultimately, unless absolutely necessary, who would willingly leave the land they've lived on for decades?
Especially the elderly in the clan.
"Ah."
Kurama Yakumo merely hummed in response to this explanation, and resumed his steps, continuing down the path leading down the mountain.
Of course, the most fundamental reason is that the person has already left, so there is no need for me to continue this insincere conversation.
[The Kurama Clan]
[Is the Will of Fire gone too?]
As he watched the girl slowly disappear from sight, Hiruzen Sarutobi silently recited the words aloud in his heart.
After a brief silence, the elderly man with gray hair turned around and continued up the dark path.
"Third Generation Leader, please stop here."
"The area ahead is a forbidden zone where my clan leader practices."
As he heard the faint sound of splashing water, Uchiha Rinpoche, who had left earlier, reappeared in his sight.
The clan chief is not currently in the clan; this is something he has already confirmed.
That's why the clan members came down the mountain to stop them, and why the eldest daughter of the Kurama family used illusion magic to delay them.
However, he wasn't sure if the little bit of time he had created was enough.
The only thing that can be confirmed is that Izumi has already communicated with a giant cat and conveyed the message of the Third Hokage's sudden visit.
The rest depends on our own efforts to delay the inevitable.
Hiruzen Sarutobi heard Lin Huo's words and saw the other party's attempt to stop him.
However, given what they had witnessed along the way, the Uchiha clan had already displayed clear hostility and resistance, the Kurama clan's attitude had become nuanced, and then there was the Hyuga clan, which had already shown signs of discontent...
Since things have already come to this point,
Is it really necessary for him to continue maintaining such a kind attitude?
No need!
Without the slightest response, Hiruzen Sarutobi swept past Rinka Uchiha, as freely as the evening breeze passing through the forest.
"Lord Hokage!"
The latter, barely able to react, suddenly let out a low growl.
In his heart, this high and mighty leader of Konoha was not as noble as his own clan leader!
But before he could make a move, two ANBU ninjas blocked the old man's path from behind, their katanas already drawn from their sheaths.
"What does the Anbu want to do within my Uchiha Autonomous Zone?"
Crimson blossoms bloom, and Uchiha Naki, who is traveling with him, also reveals a fighting stance while angrily rebuking him.
"We are all ninjas of Konoha, let's not hurt our harmony."
"You can all just wait here."
"This is an order."
The white-haired old man, who was still walking upwards, spoke without turning his head.
That last sentence completely abandoned his usual gentle attitude and restored the dignity that belonged to the Hokage.
Upon hearing this, the members of the secret service present naturally had no objections or resistance.
After exchanging glances, Naoki, Shin-yeon, and Lin-huo also stopped trying to interfere.
Otherwise, things will get even worse.
As the terrain rose, the sound of flowing water became clearer, suggesting that it was not just a simple stream of water.
It's more like a waterfall!
As the view suddenly opened up, a huge waterfall cascading down came into view.
【how come? 】
But what truly caught his eye was the young couple nestled in front of the waterfall.
He was there!
For a moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't know whether to feel fortunate or annoyed.
If the other party is not available
Then I would have a perfectly legitimate reason to target this race!
As for the reasons, they include, but are not limited to, betraying the village!
If the other party is present
This relieved him somewhat, proving that the message from the border was false and that the other party did not yet have the ability to bypass the spies and break through the barrier to leave.
At the same time, the boy sitting on the edge of the cliff sensed someone's arrival and slowly turned his face.
"Hey, you're visiting so late."
"The third generation head really has no sense of romance."
Chapter 259 Still Water's Eyes: Unveiling a Corner of the Truth.
【Ghostly Entanglement - Silent Night!】
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