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Inside the crystal ball, there is an open-air women's bathhouse, where various soft and delicate girls are soaking in the hot springs, occasionally emitting laughter like silver bells. In a state of infatuation, Sarutobi Sasuke holds the crystal ball with both hands, his eyes fixed without blinking, watching the droplets of water slowly slide down the tender skin of the girls. His gaze follows the droplet as it flows towards the valley between two soft mounds, until it is obscured by the swirling steam.

Whoosh—whoosh—whoosh

In the Land of Fire, amidst the lush woods, a dark shadow flashed by, stepping on tree trunks and leaping several meters forward at high speed. He was cloaked in a black robe, with a blood-stained white dog mask on his face, from which blood continuously oozed through the seams, indicating that his injuries were severe

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Cough cough... it is Zixiao! Seeing such an embarrassing scene, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt a wave of awkwardness wash over him. However, his more than twenty years of experience as Hokage was not for nothing; he had long cultivated an exceptionally thick skin. He quickly dispelled the telescope technique, straightened his clothes, wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth, and sat up straight, as if nothing had happened just moments ago.

I have never seen such a shameless person! Is this really the Hokage? It must be fake! Yushou Washi Zixiao has a constipated expression, entering the sarcasm mode, I just came in without knocking, I am truly sorry! As the head of the Anbu, my conduct is below standard, I sincerely apologize! So the secrets of Konoha are in the women's bath, I am truly unqualified

Act swiftly and decisively, behead them and bring the heads back!

Before he could get back on his feet, a barrage of shurikens pierced him, turning him into a porcupine and splattering blood and dust all around.

Alright, considering this is your first offense, I will let it go this time. You seem quite anxious; is something the matter? You aren't here just to have tea with me, are you?" Upon seeing Yutai Shizuka deeply recognize her own shortcomings, Sarutobi Hizashi nodded in satisfaction and got to the point.

The subordinate is unaware

The man in the dog head mask remained silent, tearing off his black robe to reveal a fitted outfit underneath. He threw the sack he was carrying onto the ground and assumed a defensive stance. In the dim light of the moon, it was faintly visible that there was a child inside the sack, but unfortunately, blood was seeping out, indicating that the situation was dire. The explosive talisman did not kill the man in the dog head mask, but it did kill the child inside the sack

Mitarashi Anko hurriedly reported to Sarutobi Hiruzen the intelligence that had been urgently transmitted by the Anbu team last night without omitting any details. If it were merely a border conflict resulting in the deaths of a few ninjas, there would be no need to inform the Hokage, as such incidents occur almost daily and are not particularly surprising. However, if any of the deceased ninjas from Konoha were members of "Root," then it would warrant further investigation

"Yes, I take my leave." Mitsuki Shizuka left with a sense of loneliness. Although the Minister of the Anbu is also a person of real power, he is not considered a high-ranking official in Konoha. Forcing his way in would only lead to a fate of being cannon fodder.

Take him back; he might know something.

The three members of the Mist Anbu merely glanced at it and then lost interest, surrounding their target and preparing for a swift resolution. Although they were aware that the child in the sack was very likely kidnapped by the Konoha Anbu from the Land of Water, the cold-blooded Mist ninjas never cared about such matters. Even if it was a child, they had experienced too much death in their ninja careers and had become numb to it.

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I am very sorry

After listening to the report from Yutai Shixiao, Sarutobi Hizashi slightly frowned, tapping his fingers lightly on the table. After a moment, he asked, "What do you think?"

Just as Sarutobi Hizashi let out an inexplicable laugh, drooling all over the floor, the head of the Anbu, Mitarashi Zisao, entered uninvited, directly pushing the door open

Perhaps it is not the typical Anbu of Konoha... The Anbu of Kirigakure, led by this individual, is also uncertain; such a Konoha ninja has never been seen before. Rather than being called a ninja, it would be more accurate to refer to them as death warriors, each strike aimed at mutual destruction.

A sound of wind breaking through came, and the man with the dog head mask sidestepped, as a shuriken grazed the edge of his clothing, leaving a trace of sparks in the air

The three members of the Mist Hidden Anbu did not waste any words, drawing their swords and engaging in battle with the man in the dog mask. The three from the Mist Hidden were within the borders of the Land of Fire; if discovered, they would undoubtedly face total annihilation.

The next day, in the Hidden Leaf Village, Hokage's office

Three members of the Konoha Anbu have arrived, swiftly inspecting the battlefield and gathering intelligence

Three members of the Anbu, dressed in gray and white standard vests, leaped out from a short distance. They wore identical faceless masks and carried katana on their backs. Their bodies were stained with a mixture of blood and soot, indicating that they had also endured a fierce battle

"Lord Hokage is joking, but there is something I must report to you!" Yushou Washi Zixiao's expression changed between green and white, as she was not as thick-skinned as the Third Hokage, and at this moment, her worldview was still being reshaped

Lord Hokage

No problem, my foot! There is drool all over the place, and I'm not blind; those are clearly the girls' own meat buns, alright!

"When did the ninjas of Konoha become so strong?" complained a member of the Anbu after swiftly dealing with his wounds and decapitating the masked man known as Dog Head. He had dealt with Konoha ninjas before, but the ones he encountered this time were excessively ruthless, almost as if they were self-harming.

The smell of blood is too strong! The Anbu of Konoha, surrender now, you cannot escape. If you surrender now, at least you can die a little more peacefully, unlike your companions, who were cut into several pieces before dying... What a painful way to die!" The leader of the Mist Anbu said in a deep voice, continuously increasing the psychological pressure on the opponent, intending to undermine their fighting spirit.

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There is an explosive talisman on the kunai

Even in the world of ninjas, those who do not value their lives are the most terrifying

Oh! What is the matter

After dealing with the mountain of official duties, Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, who had finally managed to take a short break, skillfully performed his signature technique, the Crystal Ball Technique, deciding to cleanse his increasingly tranquil heart with the vibrant energy of youth

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Wind Release: Great Breakthrough

The identities have been confirmed; all three are members of the Anbu of the Mist. However..." another Anbu said, "There should be one more who is from our Konoha Anbu, but I cannot find the unique identification mark of the Anbu on him!

The battles of ninjas have always been swift; the masked dog-headed man, outnumbered three to one, stood no chance. In just a few exchanges, he was stabbed to death. However, his fearless and aggressive swordsmanship, which focused solely on offense without defense, still managed to inflict several wounds on the three members of the Mist Hidden Anbu.

Mitarashi Zixiao was in shock, her worldview suffering a devastating blow. The beloved Hokage of the entire village turned out to be a peeping Tom? No, this is impossible! I must have seen it wrong; the Hokage is so noble and upright, a model for all Hokages throughout history. Even among the Five Great Nations, his character is impeccable. How could he possibly be bored enough to use an A-rank ninjutsu to spy on the women's bath? It must be that I pushed the door incorrectly. Just now, the Hokage was merely patrolling Konoha, maintaining order in the village, and I happened to enter just as he was inspecting the women's bath. ... I must have seen it wrong; the Hokage is so noble and upright, a model for all Hokages throughout history. Even among the Five Great Nations, his character is impeccable. How could he possibly be bored enough to use an A-rank ninjutsu to spy on the women's bath? It must be that I pushed the door incorrectly. Just now, the Hokage was merely patrolling Konoha, maintaining order in the village, and I happened to enter just as he was inspecting the women's bath. ... No, that wasn't the women's bath; it just looked like one. Perhaps ... it was a newly opened restaurant. A group of girls were eating large white buns in the restaurant. Because it was too hot, they had taken off their clothes, each eating two, one on the left and one on the right. The Hokage hadn't had lunch, and seeing them eat so deliciously made him drool. A group of girls were eating large white buns in the restaurant. Because it was too hot, they had taken off their clothes, each eating two, one on the left and one on the right. The Hokage hadn't had lunch, and seeing them eat so deliciously made him drool. ... Yes, that's it, it makes sense, completely no problem!

The corpse on the ground had turned into a mass of soft mud, while the large tree ahead had shed a layer of bark. The man wearing a dog head mask held a katana in one hand, with a shuriken lodged in his shoulder

No marked dark areas... take his body away, clean up the scene, and leave immediately. Hearing his subordinate's words, the team leader's tone remained unchanged, but he secretly thought it was troublesome. The subordinate was unaware of the situation due to his lack of experience. As an old member of the dark side, the team leader knew well that there was a group of ninjas in Konoha who operated in the shadows, known as 'Root.' Anyone associated with this madman was bound to encounter trouble.

In the brief moment when the three were distracted, a gust of wind swept in, scattering the formation they had subtly arranged.

The man in the dog mask suddenly changed direction, but unfortunately, his severely injured body hindered him. Attacks that he could easily evade in normal times were now impossible to avoid. A violent explosion sent him flying, crashing hard against a large tree, and finally, he fell weakly into the grass.

The inferior trick! The Fog Hidden Dark Division, led by '' , disdainfully looked at the corpse on the ground, flicked their hand to throw a shuriken, which was embedded in the large tree ahead.

"Zixiao, what has happened? Your complexion does not look well! The Mount Tai collapses before one without changing color; this is the quality that the head of the Anbu should possess. You still need to refine yourself! Also, next time you come in, please knock on the door. After all, this is the Hokage's office, and there are many secrets of Konoha that require caution." Sarutobi Hiruzen sternly criticized, "As the head of Konoha's Anbu, your performance pains me greatly.

The high-temperature condensed fire of the impatiens, mixed with shurikens and the highly impactful earth dragon bombs, overwhelmed the three members of the Mist Hidden Dark Division who were scattered by the fierce wind. The precise coordination and unexpected grasp of the opportunity in battle took the lives of the three in an instant. This is how a ninja's combat is: fast, accurate, and ruthless

Fire Release: Phoenix Fire Technique

The big eyes face the small eyes, and the air has solidified

As a border patrol team, a trio discovered traces of Konoha ninjas operating in the Land of Water during their routine patrol. After a fierce chase, they successfully killed two Konoha Anbu members who were delaying for their comrades. With a numerical advantage of three against two, although there were no casualties, they were already at the end of their strength. Moreover, the ruthless tactics of the Konoha Anbu were truly astonishing; they were unscrupulous and unafraid of death, making even the Anbu of the Blood Mist Village feel ashamed.

Mitarashi Anko has once again astonished everyone. No wonder the Second Hokage chose you as his successor, no wonder you are the leader, and we are all your subordinates. I sincerely bow down in admiration.

Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet

The three members of the Mist Hidden in the Wind were taken aback. After a long journey and several fierce battles, they were now depleted of chakra and lacked the physical strength to continue.

There is a living person here, a child. A female member of the dark faction possesses some basic medical ninjutsu, and she treats the child who still has a breath of life in the sack, pulling him back from the brink of death

I understand, you may go now. Sarutobi Hizashi nodded and fell into deep thought

After Mitsuhira Shizuka finished speaking, she observed her nose with her eyes, her mouth with her nose, and her heart with her mouth, while her heart contemplated the second one. I have no idea what this means, so don't ask me. On a larger scale, this matter could provoke a war, but on a smaller scale, it is merely a minor friction with the Mist, which is not significant. However, the individuals involved are not simple; it concerns another prominent figure from Konoha, the highly influential Hokage assistant Danzo Shimura, and this is a murky situation that cannot be navigated lightly.