Konoha Embassy.
This is where the three envoys from the Kumogakure mission stayed.
After the initial agreement on the alliance, the three of them prepared to return to the village to resume their lives.
But before that, they were discussing something.
"Did you figure it out?"
"My perception should be fine. That girl's chakra is very special and is of great research value. Maybe taking it back can be used as an alternative container for the Jinchuuriki."
"Red hair, strong chakra, seems to be from the Uzumaki clan, living in such a remote place, it seems that he is not taken seriously in Konoha, what can I say?"
"I suggest we take action tonight. After catching her, we can return to the village immediately."
"Would this cause conflict?"
"Don't be afraid. Lord Raikage's intention is very clear. The alliance will only temporarily stabilize Konoha."
"It's impossible for Konoha to start a war with us because of a genin. Even if they want to fight, they don't have the ability now and they can only suffer the loss of being dumb!"
"Then do it!"
After the three people reached a consensus, they decided to take action.
When it got dark, the three of them sneaked in early when Kushina went home alone.
...
Kushina slowly walked into the courtyard, and Kyuubi's reminder rang in her heart:
"careful!"
Kushina was shocked when two ninjas appeared in the shadows of the courtyard and attacked her.
Just as she was about to burst out her chakra, Kyuubi shouted: "There's another one behind."
However, it was already too late. The rope appeared from behind and bound Kushina's body, and then two ninja swords were placed on her neck. The cold touch made her body stiffen.
The three tied up Kushina.
"Are you too vigilant?" In the sealed space, Jiuwei couldn't help complaining.
"Then why didn't you remind me earlier?" Kushina said angrily, complaining to Kyuubi through chakra.
Because her relationship has become better, her attitude when talking to Kyuubi has become much more casual.
"My perception ability is severely restricted by Mito's seal. It would be nice to be able to notice the people around you. It's obviously your own carelessness! Can you blame me?" Kyuubi said angrily, the King Kong seal on his body Is it tied up like this because it doesn't want to sense farther?
"This rope is too tight. I'm afraid it's a special cowhide rope. It's hard for me to break free." Kushina was a little helpless.
"Hmph! Now you know how uncomfortable it is to be tied up?"
Kyuubi snorted, expressing his dissatisfaction.
"Didn't Bai Yu say that the bracelet he gave me can automatically trigger the defensive barrier in times of crisis? Why didn't it respond!?" Kushina said doubtfully.
"These three ninjas probably wanted to capture you alive from the beginning. They didn't have murderous intentions at all, and they were very measured in their attacks. This is probably the reason."
"then what should we do?"
"I will accumulate some chakra and give it to you from the cracks in the seal. Then you can use the breathing method that white-feather brat taught you to burst out the chakra, and you should be able to break free."
"Okay!" Kushina understood.
"Let's go!" After the three Kumogakure ninjas tied up Kushina, they saw that she stayed there in a daze. They thought she was scared to death, so they urged her to go quickly. The short knife in the other person's hand was still pointed at her.
"Follow them first, I'll do it as soon as possible... Damn Mito!" Kyuubi said, his body exerting slight force in the King Kong blockade, trying to open up the huge golden chains wrapped around his body, but it As soon as there was any movement, the chains became entangled even deeper, and Kyuubi cursed angrily.
"You are not allowed to scold Grandma Mito!" Kushina said fiercely.
"snort!"
In this way, three Kumogakure ninjas took Kushina outside and surrounded Konoha.
At this time, two ANBU ninjas were following them.
"Why did Kumogakure's people tie up a genin? What to do? Do you want to take action?" One of the ANBU asked in a low voice.
"No! Although two versus three has a chance of winning, it's too risky! Once... you go and inform the Third Generation first, and I will continue to follow them."
Another ANBU said in a very solemn voice that he and his companions were ordered to monitor the three Kumogakure ninjas.
After all, Yunyin's credit has always been relatively poor.
His companions did not know Kushina's true identity and only regarded her as an orphan from the Uzumaki clan who came to Konoha.
But as a close confidant of the Third Generation, he was one of the few people in the ANBU who knew that Kushina was the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki.
If this fight breaks out in the village, if Kushina is accidentally injured and Kyuubi is released, it will be a disaster. He does not dare to make his own decision.
Judging from the looks of these three Kumogakure, they wanted to take her back to Kumogakure.
"good!"
The ANBU ninja disappeared at the entrance of the village in a flash and went straight to the Hokage's office.
At this time, it was completely dark, but the lights in the Hokage's office were still bright.
The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen was still processing documents.
Although the Second Ninja World War is over, the Ninja World is still full of crises and undercurrents, and the aftermath must be done well.
There are many things that he has to deal with personally to feel at ease.
Sometimes Sarutobi Hiruzen also hopes that someone can help him share his worries, but Koharu and Mito Kado are better at logistics management.
Dealing with the major ninja clans in the village and dealing with affairs outside the village are what Danzo is good at.
He relied heavily on Danzo before, but now the Nebu has completely become Danzo's personal organization, and he cannot even control the orders of him as the Hokage. Moreover, some ninjas in the ANBU are from Nebu, and his power as the Hokage is divided by Danzo. Went a lot.
Danzo's power cannot be taken back immediately, so what needs to be done now is decentralization and checks and balances, and Danzo cannot be allowed to interfere in more affairs.
"Sandaime-sama!"
The ANBU ninja appeared directly in the Hokage's office.
"What's the matter?" Sandai lowered his head and processed the documents.
"We were ordered to monitor Kumogakure's envoys and found that they kidnapped a genin on the outskirts of the village. They have now left the village. Nighthawk is watching them. Let me inform you that the genin seems to be the orphan of Uzumaki... .."
"What?!" The originally calm and composed Sandai suddenly shook his hands and his expression suddenly changed, "How dare Yunyin?!"
The expression under the ANBU ninja mask was a little surprised. I didn't expect that the three generations, who had always been calm and wise, would have such a big reaction. As expected of the great Hokage, he cared about everyone in the village.
The third generation took out the crystal ball from the drawer and used the 'telescope technique'. Soon a mist appeared in the transparent crystal ball, and then pictures began to appear. In the forest under the moonlight, a group of four people were on their way. They were the three Kumogakure ninjas and the kidnapped Kushina.
The third generation thought for a moment and then ordered: "Go to the ANBU headquarters immediately and inform Yufeng, Yulei, and Kuroyoro to ask them to support Nighthawk. Be sure to ensure Kushina's safety!"
"yes!"
"Wait! Wait until we reach the border before taking action."
"yes!"
After the ANBU ninja left, the third generation returned to his seat and continued to look at the picture in the crystal ball.
It would be best to send someone to rescue Kushina immediately, but now that Kumogakure's three ninjas have just left Konoha, they must be at their most tense, and it is easy to accidentally injure Kushina if they take action now.
The most important thing is that if Kushina goes berserk near Konoha and releases the Nine-Tails, it will be too dangerous.
Even he is not sure that he can control the Nine-Tails when it goes out of control. After all, Mito-sama, who is best at sealing techniques, has passed away.
As Hokage, he could never gamble.
When Kushina reaches the border, ANBU can take action, so he doesn't have to take action himself.
Sarutobi Hiruzen continued to monitor through the crystal ball, and increased the chakra output, causing the range of the picture displayed in the crystal ball to enlarge, and the figure of a blond boy appeared on the screen.
"Huh? This is...Minato."
