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After the meeting ended, the intelligence brought back by Orochimaru and others spread among the Konoha ninja.
When the Konoha ninja heard the news, they could hardly believe their ears.
Sōsuke, who had been missing for a long time, had actually joined forces with Iwa Ninja and was preparing to attack Konoha!?
At this thought, everyone recalled the moment a few years ago when the Iwa Ninja invaded, and Sōsuke, who had defected from Konoha at the same time, displayed his terrifying power in front of everyone.
He easily blocked the Tsuchikage's attack, and even in the presence of two Kage, he remained calm and composed, managing to hold his own against both without falling behind.
What was most difficult for everyone to accept was that Sōsuke was once deeply trusted by everyone and was even selected as the Fourth Hokage.
If Sōsuke had just become a rogue ninja, people could still accept it.
But when they heard that the former Fourth Hokage was going to cooperate with Iwa Ninja to fight against Konoha, everyone was shaken.
They weren't even sure how they should feel when facing the former Fourth Hokage on the battlefield, someone they once revered.
In a secluded corner of Konoha Village, a small, peaceful house stood quietly.
It was an authentic Japanese-style house, with a small garden in front.
At this moment, in the garden, a white-haired man was squatting there, gently tending to some green plants. His careful expression made others instinctively want to protect the plants as well.
The man was dressed in traditional gray kimono, with one empty sleeve hanging loose.
His expression was somewhat aged, and between his brows, a hint of depression could be seen. His black-and-white eyes seemed to hide a deep sadness unknown to others.
He stared blankly at the plants on the ground, his gaze suddenly dimming.
Just then, the sound of a creaking gate broke the silence, and a quiet woman gently walked in.
She held a one- or two-year-old child in her arms, a child who had inherited the man's silver hair.
At that moment, the child, lying in the woman's arms, looked at the man with big black-and-white eyes and smiled brightly, calling out in a childish voice, "Father."
Hearing the child's tender voice, the man's gloomy expression seemed to ease a bit, and a smile appeared on his face.
He slowly stood up, walked over to the woman, gently brushed off the dust from his clothes, and carefully took the child from her arms. Looking at her gently, he said softly, "Kikuno, why did you bring Kakashi here? Didn't I tell you not to come here usually?"
Although his words were as such, there was no trace of blame in his tone, only tenderness.
However, the quiet woman's face showed some hesitation, and her eyes flickered as she avoided his gaze, murmuring, "Sakumo... The plan to take Kakashi out for a walk today was canceled, right? I suddenly felt a bit unwell."
Hearing this, Sakumo pondered for a moment, then asked with concern, "If you're not feeling well, then let's cancel it. Rest well at home. Do you have any symptoms? I'll get some medicine for you."
Kikuno quickly shook her head, her face slightly stiff. "No need... It's just a little dizziness. I'll be fine after resting at home for a while. Having you with me is enough."
Hearing her words, Sakumo looked at her tenderly, then glanced at Kakashi in his arms and said softly, "Don't worry, I'll stay with you, and of course, with our Kakashi."
Hearing this, Kikuno's face gradually relaxed, and the worry in her brow slowly faded, while Kakashi in Sakumo's arms continued to smile innocently.
The three of them slowly stood up and walked toward the house.
At that moment, Sakumo suddenly lightly tapped his head, looked at Kikuno with an apologetic expression, and said softly, "Kikuno, I almost forgot, I had arranged with Dai to borrow their baby stroller today. I should notify him if we are canceling."
Hearing this, Kikuno, though a little worried, still responded gently, "It's fine, go ahead. I'm feeling well enough to take care of myself. Just remember to come back soon."
Sakumo showed an apologetic smile and said softly, "I'm sorry to trouble you to take care of yourself. I'll be back shortly."
After speaking, Sakumo left the room.
Kikuno was left standing there, holding Kakashi in her arms, watching Sakumo's departing figure with a worried expression.
In the garden, a few plants glimmered with green under the warm sunlight, their leaves swaying slightly, as if whispering something.
"Shh! Shh! Shh!"
On a utility pole by the roadside, a shadow flickered—it was Sakumo, who had just left home.
As an excellent ninja, he had noticed Kikuno's odd behavior with just a few small details.
His expression was now serious, and he thought to himself, 'Kikuno's expression just now clearly showed something was wrong. Is she afraid I'll find out some news from outside?'
At this thought, his brows furrowed slightly.
When he arrived at Dai's house, it was Dai's wife, a very ordinary and gentle woman, who greeted him.
Sakumo explained his intention to her, and hearing his question, she seemed a bit surprised, responding, "Oh, are you looking for Dai? I'm not sure what happened, but his expression suddenly changed earlier. He said he wouldn't be back tonight and then left, possibly to train in the back mountain."
Hearing this, Sakumo frowned.
"Training at a time like this?"
"I'm sorry to disturb you at this time. I'll go find Dai myself in the back mountain," Sakumo said softly as he stood up and bowed slightly.
The woman quickly waved her hand, surprised, "No need to be so formal."
Sakumo then left Dai's house. Standing at the entrance, the woman watched his departing figure with a puzzled expression and muttered to herself, "This is strange... What on earth is happening? Why are these two acting so weirdly? Could it be that Dai is hiding something from me?"
She then looked worriedly inside the house, where a black-haired child was sleeping soundly in a baby stroller.
In the mountain forest near Konoha Village.
At that moment, terrifying rumbling sounds echoed incessantly.
The roars, more terrifying than those of wild beasts, sounded even more frightening in this quiet environment.
Just then, a shadow suddenly appeared in the trees.
He slightly raised his head, his eyes heavy as he looked toward the forest and murmured softly, "Is that Dai's voice?"