Chapter 40: The Imperial Trio Enters the Village!

Chapter 40: The Imperial Trio Enters the Village!

"What?!"

Hearing the words of the Imperial Obito, Yamato's heart skipped a beat. Was this otherworldly Obito planning to return to visit the Uchiha clan? What if he found out about the Uchiha clan's annihilation? Wouldn't that spell trouble?

If the people from the Empire lost their tempers, things would become very complicated. After all, Konoha was set to merge with the Empire; they couldn't afford any discord between them.

Sigh! That scum, Uchiha Itachi, how could he do such a thing?!

Yamato's heart was filled with trepidation, but when push came to shove, some things were unavoidable. He steeled himself and said, "Ob... brother Rentu, some things have happened, and there's no way to change them now. Many times, we're all helpless... Please try to relax and not be too upset."

"!"

Obito's body trembled at Yamato's words.

What did he mean by that?

Was he saying that in this world, Kakashi was also with Rin, and they were just as deeply in love? Was he asking him to let go and accept it?

Damn it! I deliberately didn't ask about it before to preserve the last shred of my fantasy! Why did you have to tell me now?!

Obito's eyes were filled with a network of blood vessels, and his heart was heavy with anguish.

But thinking about the future of the Empire and Konoha, he could only suppress his emotions and nodded slightly, "Rest assured... I've long been prepared to accept many things... I just wanted to take a look.

No matter the outcome."

"Alright then... Brother Rentu, please go ahead."

Yamato nodded slightly to Shinatsuki Izumo and gestured toward the Konoha gate.

Obito took a slow step forward and entered Konoha, his pace unhurried as if he was filled with hesitation.

"Yamato-san, I think I'll take a walk around Konoha too.

The people and scenery here are quite fascinating, and I've been looking forward to experiencing it."

At this moment, Imperial Neji spoke up as well.

As for Neji, Yamato was quite relieved.

After all, the Hyuga clan was currently the number one clan in Konoha, and he believed that Neji from another world would be satisfied with this development. He smiled and nodded, "Neji, go ahead."

"Excuse me!"

Neji politely excused himself and followed Obito into the village.

"Oh! Everyone's going in without me? Then I guess I'll take a look around too. Who knows, maybe I'll run into Guy-sensei... or perhaps I'll see some interesting people and things!"

With that, Imperial Rock Lee also stepped into Konoha.

"Is this really alright, Yamato-san?"

God Moon Izumo watched the three figures walk away and asked with a concerned expression.

Of course, there was a problem! But these three guys were not people they could afford to offend!

Yamato complained in his heart but kept a smile on his face as he replied, "It's fine. Tang, Neji, and Rentu are our lifesavers. They won't do anything to harm Konoha."

"That's right! Tang, Neji, and Rentu aren't bad people!"

Naruto chimed in, nodding vigorously.

Sakura and Sai nodded in agreement.

"Alright then..." God Moon Izumo could only nod in response.

The Konoha quartet waited at the village gate as they watched the three figures disappear into the village.

On the other side.

In the Hokage's office.

Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage, sat at her desk with her right hand covering her face, her fingers gently massaging her temples. Her expression showed her clear headache.

"It's been two months! Two whole months, and we still haven't received any news from Naruto and the others?"

"I apologize, Hokage-sama. Despite deploying a large number of ninjas in the Land of Wind and within the borders of the Fire Nation, we haven't been able to gather any information about Naruto and his team," Shikaku Nara, standing in front of the Hokage's desk, reported with a pained expression.

"All of this is your fault, Tsunade! If you hadn't insisted on sending the Nine-Tails to capture Centipede Chilicothe, none of this would've happened!"

One of the Hokage's advisors, Mizumon En, had a face full of wrinkles, and his expression was far from friendly.

"That's right! Tsunade, you should take responsibility for this! If the other villages find out that Konoha has lost the Nine-Tails, do you know what consequences it might bring?"

Beside her, Koharu Utatane added, "As a Hokage, you've been extremely negligent, Tsunade! If this is the extent of your capabilities, I think you should step down and gain more experience..."

"You need to know that when Sarutobi was the Hokage, he never lost the Nine-Tails! All of this is because you're too young and inexperienced, Tsunade! A person worthy of being Hokage is someone with more life experience and exposure to the darker aspects of the world! You're not qualified yet!"

Danzo Shimura, the Shadow of the Shinobi World, his body wrapped in bandages, also chimed in without an ounce of courtesy.

"Shut up, you old fossils!"

Tsunade snapped angrily in response to the trio's accusations, her eyes blazing with fury.

"The most important thing right now is figuring out how to bring Naruto and the others back, not causing me trouble here! Are we clear?"

"You insolent brat!"

Mizumon En was furious at being scolded and glared at Tsunade with anger.

"Is this how a Hokage should behave? Tsunade? Is this what Hiruzen taught you? As I've said before, you're not worthy of being the Hokage! A Hokage needs to..."

Danzo continued his rant.

However, before he could finish...

"Danzo! I am the Hokage!"

"!"

Hearing these words, Danzo's temples throbbed with anger:

"You insolent brat! You're as stupid as Hiruzen!"

With that, Danzo stormed off in a huff.

Seeing their old friend leave, and with Tsunade raising her right fist as if about to strike, the two advisors were startled and quickly scurried away.

But just as the three of them reached the door...

They heard a loud, excited shout:

"Hokage-sama! Hokage-sama! Naruto is back!"

"What?!"

Danzo, Mizumon, Koharu, and Tsunade were all taken aback.

Each of them displayed a different reaction.

Tsunade's face lit up with joy as she looked toward the door, where Kinoe, who was supposed to be guarding the gates of Konoha, rushed into the Hokage's office, full of excitement.

"Is it true? Are Naruto, Sakura, Yamato, and Sai really back?"

Tsunade's heart was filled with excitement.

"Absolutely, Hokage-sama!

Naruto and Sakura are right outside the gates!"

Kinoe confirmed.

"Good! Good! This is wonderful! You bunch of brats! Finally deciding to come back! Do you have any idea how worried everyone has been about you?"

As Tsunade spoke, her teeth clenched and her fists tightened.

The floor beneath her feet even developed cracks due to her overwhelming excitement.

This scene caused Shizune, Shikaku, and Kinoe, who had just arrived, to have tears in their eyes.

Naruto, Sakura, Yamato, and Sai! Good luck to you all!

"Let's go! Come with me to see these idiots! I want to find out what kept them away for two whole months!"

Tsunade growled, shaking her coat and striding briskly toward the door.

The others quickly followed.

Before long...

They arrived at the gates of Konoha.

There, they saw Naruto, Sakura, Yamato, Sai, and Shinatsuki Izumo chatting casually.

"Yo! Granny Tsunade! Shizune! And Shikaku! Long time no see!"

Naruto spotted them from a distance and waved his arms to greet them.

"Naruto!!!!"

Tsunade roared and, in an instant, leaped into the air above Naruto's head!

Then, she brought her right fist down hard.

"You brat!"

(End of Chapter)

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