"Hold on tight!" he suddenly called out. The special Jonin were taken aback at first, but when they realized they hadn't misheard, they increased the amount of chakra they were holding in place.

The enormous golden-winged black eagle began to accelerate.

With its enormous wings flapping and a hurricane howling, the speed increased rapidly due to the powerful inertia!

The scenery beneath their feet changed rapidly, with mountains and forests flashing by like slides. Even though the people standing on the back of the black eagle increased the intensity of the chakra they applied to their feet, they still felt the strong winds hitting their faces, and they could be blown off at any moment.

In their panic, the sound of the wind suddenly subsided. When they looked up, they discovered that a semi-transparent barrier had appeared in front of them. The streamlined barrier effectively blocked the wind, allowing them to stand firmly on the back of the black eagle.

Shenyue Xingyun stood in front of everyone, gazing in the direction of Konoha, his heart churning with emotions.

Kushina Uzumaki is dead?

It's hard to describe how I feel.

For him, neither Kushina Uzumaki nor Minato Namikaze were close people in his life. Although he had a relationship with Kushina Uzumaki as a 'male teacher teaching cooking', it was mainly for the sake of the mission.

But when he learned that Kushina Uzumaki might be dead, he still couldn't hide his turbulent emotions.

After all, the two of them had spent some time together, cooking and knitting. Not long ago, she was still lively and asking him about restricted gossip. How could she be dead in just one month?

What is this? The self-binding force of world lines?

He wasn't sure either, and could only tell himself to stay calm.

When they left, Kushina Uzumaki's due date was still about a month and a half away. Only a month had passed, and there were still half a month until she gave birth. Even if someone attacked, it wouldn't be time yet.

In its anxiety, the Golden-Winged Black Eagle increased the speed of its wingbeats. With the wind howling, its huge body shot through the clouds like a sharp arrow, heading straight for Konoha.

Two hours later.

The leaf-covered trees are visible in the distance.

Before the group even got close, everyone's eyes trembled.

Flames and thick smoke.

Even from a distance, they could see that the village had completely changed. The once beautiful and orderly buildings were now ruins, with deep ravines crisscrossing between them, as if some terrifying force had once ravaged the place.

"What...what's going on?"

"How could this be!?" A special Jonin in the crowd stared wide-eyed.

No one answered him.

Shenyue Xingyun, controlling the Golden-Winged Black Eagle, disregarded concealing its tracks and flew directly towards the location where chakra was gathered, as perceived by its senses.

Some Konoha ninja spotted the enormous creature flying in from the sky. Their eyes widened in fear as they were about to raise an alarm and gather their forces when they spotted several Konoha ninja on the creature's back, which stopped them from sending out the signal.

"My God, it's huge!"

"What is this? Is it a summoning beast of a Jonin from the Nebula clan?"

"I wish I had such a big treasure."

"Damn it, if only Jonin Nebula had been here just now!!"

Amidst the clamor, the Golden-Winged Black Eagle landed, kicking up a cloud of dust. Shenyue Xingyun then dispelled the spiritual connection and hurried to the center of the crowd.

He saw the retired Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and a group of disheveled Anbu ninjas.

They also saw the blond man lying on the ground and Kushina Uzumaki holding a baby.

Beside Minato Namikaze's body, Yamanaka clan ninjas were investigating the situation. Not far away, Kushina Uzumaki's once vibrant red hair had become dry and frizzy, and her rosy complexion had turned pale from blood loss. She placed one hand on the infant who was still talking in his sleep, as if she was coaxing the baby to sleep, but she herself would never wake up again.

"You're back." Hiruzen Sarutobi had already sensed Shingetsu Seiun's presence. He raised his head, his weary gaze falling on Shingetsu Seiun, his voice hoarse.

Shingetsu Nebula: "What happened?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed deeply, his gaze falling on the corpses of Kushina Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze. He lamented, "Kushina's delivery time was exposed. The enemy who launched the sneak attack was very strong. It was my fault."

"Isn't there still half a month until production?" Shenyue Xingyun asked, puzzled.

He got this from Minato Namikaze, who, despite his less-than-pleasant expression, still told him.

In addition, Mikoto Uchiha also learned from Kushina Uzumaki that the delivery time would be in half a month.

Why was it suddenly moved up?

“That was fake news,” Hiruzen Sarutobi said. “It was for security reasons.”

Shenyue Xingyun was at a loss for words.

After thinking for a moment, he asked the question he cared about most.

Who is the enemy?

"It's the Uchiha!" Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could even speak, a special Jonin shouted out with bloodshot eyes.

"They're Uchiha scum!"

"First, create chaos around the village to force the village to send out ANBU and a large number of ninjas to deal with it, then launch a surprise attack on the village!"

"Yes! It's the Uchiha!"

"We've all seen it; the Sharingan in Kurama's eye is irrefutable proof!"

"That's right!"

"Only the Uchiha clan possesses the power to control the Nine-Tails! If it weren't for them, the Hokage and Jonin Kushina wouldn't have died!"

Immediately, the crowd was filled with indignation. Amidst the clamor, Shenyue Xingyun also understood what had happened.

During the time he was dispatched by Minato Namikaze to carry out a mission, strange things began to happen in the towns around Konoha, and some areas even saw large-scale casualties.

The village's ninjas were sent out one after another, and even the Anbu sent out quite a few people.

Unexpectedly, the villagers were unaware of the secret production schedule of Kushina Uzumaki, but the enemy did.

When the Jinchūriki was at his weakest, the enemy suddenly attacked, followed by the Nine-Tails' rampage and relentless slaughter.

Kushina Uzumaki, having just given birth, was unable to withstand the power of the Nine-Tails. Ultimately, the Nine-Tails was sealed within the infant, resulting in the deaths of both Kushina and Minato Namikaze. The process may differ slightly from what is remembered, but the outcome is the same.

Shingetsu Seiun didn't understand: "With a technique like the Flying Thunder God, is it really impossible to deal with the enemy?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head: "It's not clear yet. We'll have to wait for the intelligence team's findings."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the head of the Yamanaka family, who was examining Minato Namikaze's brain, suddenly spoke up.

"Lord Third Generation, the results are in!"

Chapter 324 Envelope

As soon as he finished speaking, his gaze faltered.

Those present included not only Hiruzen Sarutobi, but also Seiun Kamitsuki, as well as other ninjas watching.

Seeing his expression, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "If there's no special information, just get to the point."

Having received instructions, the head of the Yamanaka family nodded and said, "According to Lord Minato's investigation, in addition to ninjutsu and physical attacks, the enemy also used mental techniques."

"Mental techniques?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, "Is it illusion magic?"

"It's not certain," said the head of the Yamanaka family. "What is certain is that the power is very strong, and even with Lord Minato's strength, it would be affected."

“Mental techniques,” Hiruzen Sarutobi murmured to himself.

Mental techniques are quite in line with the fighting style of the Uchiha clan, but it's unknown how terrifying mental techniques that can affect Minato Namikaze must be.

Recalling the previous tyrannical Nine-Tails and the enormous golden giant phantom, Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart grew heavier and heavier.

Putting aside his thoughts and pressure, Hiruzen Sarutobi tried his best to remain calm and ordered, "Alright, go and evacuate the civilians and treat the wounded first."

"Nebula." He turned to look at Shingetsu Nebula: "You will lead the Dark Division and temporarily take charge of the work."

Shenyue Xingyun nodded without hesitation.

With Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki dead, there are many things that need to be dealt with.

Collecting the body and cleaning the residence were tasks that required careful handling by the incumbent Hokage. The lower-ranking ninjas were not up to the task, and Hiruzen Sarutobi certainly wouldn't allow the Sarutobi clan's ninjas to do it. Only the Anbu members were suitable to handle these matters.

Shenyue Xingyun, after all, still held the title of captain of the Dark Division, so it was perfectly legitimate for him to oversee these affairs.

After Hiruzen Sarutobi took the sleeping baby away, Seiun Kamitsuki led the Anbu members to collect the remains of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki, arranged for someone to guard them, and then led his men to Minato Namikaze's residence.

The main task is to collect important documents and classified information, seal them up, and await further processing. Of course, assets also need to be gathered together, awaiting specific arrangements from the next Hokage.

Shingetsu Seiun led the Anbu members in their work in silence. Looking at the familiar surroundings and objects in Minato Namikaze's house, and the happy Kushina Uzumaki in the photo frame, he felt very down.

At one point, a member of the Anbu ninja suddenly spoke up.

"team leader."

"Take a look at this?"

Shenyue Xingyun casually said, "You can handle it as you see fit."

Anbu ninja: "Captain, I think you should see it for yourself."

Shen Yue Xingyun was somewhat puzzled. He composed himself and went to the ninja who had spoken. The ninja pointed to an envelope in the drawer.

"Captain, look."

Shenyue Xingyun's gaze fell on the envelope, and the next second, a look of astonishment flashed in her eyes.

The envelope was written in delicate handwriting: Shenyue Xingyun.

'For myself?'

Shenyue Xingyun took the envelope out of the drawer and examined it carefully. Apart from the name on it, there was no other information.

He opened the envelope and found a stack of papers with neatly written words and symbols on them.

After reading a few words, Shen Yuexingyun felt a chill run down her spine, then calmly closed the envelope.

He casually slipped it into his pocket.

"Captain, this..." The ANBU ninja who summoned Shingetsu Seiun exclaimed in surprise. Shingetsu Seiun's gaze darkened slightly as he looked at him and spoke.

"What? You have a problem with that?"

"...No, no."

"So what did you see?" he asked, exuding an imposing aura.

"I didn't see anything."

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