After finishing the meal.

The whole day's journey for these sand ninjas was officially over, and they returned to their accommodation to rest.

This is the moment.

Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro now had the opportunity to gather in the same room.

Several people just entered the room.

Kankuro quickly put down the 'puppet' behind him.

A stroke of the right hand.

The bandages that tied the puppet fell off one by one.

The one who appeared in front of the three people was Uzumaki Naruto!

As for the substitute left in Sunagakure Village, needless to say, it was of course Naruto's shadow clone. And the reason why the three of them hid Naruto so secretly was.

The reason is also very simple.

They just couldn't let the people of Sunagakure Village find out that Naruto was here.

Otherwise, a bad thing may be the tendency of the two sides to go to war directly.

Kankuro: "Thank you for your hard work, Naruto. I'm sorry for having to wait so long."

Naruto patted Kankuro on the shoulder: "It's okay, I just want to thank you. If it weren't for your help, I wouldn't have been able to return to Konoha so smoothly."

Gaara also looked at Naruto seriously at this time and said: "Be careful in everything. If Konoha really dares to attack you, don't forget to ask us for help."

We've been together for so long.

Gaara also knew more or less what happened to Naruto and how he was treated when he was in Konoha.

He was worried that Konoha would be unfavorable to Naruto again, so he said this.

"Don't worry. I'm not the same person I used to be. If they still dare to do that to me, then don't blame me for being cruel to them." Naruto responded.

After saying that, several people looked at each other.

He nodded knowingly.

Immediately.

Naruto jumped out of the window.

Leave this building.

…

Konoha Village.

The arrival of a group of strangers did not change the peaceful night in Konoha Village as always.

Because all the shops on the busy streets have already closed.

Therefore, these invited people from all over the world did not wander around in the quiet Konoha Village in the dead of night, disrupting the life of the Konoha Village.

certainly.

Although the Ninja Villages such as Sunagakure Village, Kusanagi Ninja Village, and Oto Ninja Village were also invited, it was impossible for Konohagakure to completely let down their guard against them.

Necessary monitoring is still necessary.

It's just that it won't be so blatant.

At least a certain distance will be maintained.

Otherwise, if the other party finds out, it would be a bit rude. After all, you invited these people to Konoha, which also means that they are your guests, not your prisoners.

Monitoring other people's every move for no reason.

No matter how you say it, it doesn't make sense.

If he is discovered, it will only make Konoha, which is so famous, a little petty.

That's why.

So after Naruto jumped out of the window.

Didn't encounter any obstacles.

But soon, after he flew to a certain distance, an ANBU officer appeared in front of him with a whoosh: "Who is your Excellency?"

Do you have identification?"

Because he did not want to be discovered by the people of Sunagakure Village, Naruto had already put on the mask prepared for him by Gaara and others when he left the building where Suna Ninja lived.

As a result, this ANBU cannot recognize his identity now.

At the same time, because too many outsiders came and went during this period, this ANBU did not take action immediately because of Naruto's suspicion.

Choose to investigate clearly before speaking.

Naruto moved his mask slightly, revealing half of his face: "It's me. I'm going to see the third generation old man. I have important things that I need to let him know!"

After the ANBU ninja saw half of Naruto's face.

Immediately his pupils shrank.

Even after several years.

Even if there are some changes.

But Naruto's appearance is impossible for anyone in Konoha to forget!

This ANBU ninja recognized the person in front of him at a glance. It was the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki who left the village that year! The son of the Fourth Hokage! Uzumaki Naruto!

He was shocked and panicked.

Even when Naruto passed him directly, he still hadn't reacted.

When he came to his senses again, Naruto had already left for a long time.

He immediately chased after her.

And he and Naruto flew side by side on various rooftops at synchronized speed: "Let me clear the way for you. If you go there like this, you will definitely encounter many people blocking it."

Naruto said 'hmm' and nodded.

Not long after.

Because of the leadership of this ANBU ninja.

It was smooth sailing along the way.

Naruto also quickly arrived at the Hokage Tower.

Enter the Hokage room.

The moment he took off his mask, Sarutobi Hiruzen's face was instantly overjoyed: "Hahahaha, Naruto, you are finally back! Old man, I finally look forward to your return!"

Said.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was about to walk over.

Give Naruto a hug first.

But Naruto shifted his body and dodged his hug.

It made him very embarrassed.

However, Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had a certain thickness of skin, was just stunned for a moment and didn't mind too much. After signaling the ANBU to leave, he turned his head and put on a kind expression: "Just come back, just come back.

Okay. How about Naruto? How have you been living these past few years outside?

Now that I'm back.

Then don't leave again.

You don’t know——, in the village, besides the old man like me, there are many people who care about you very much——”

That’s right!

Until now, Sarutobi Hiruzen still remains stubborn.

He will never forget the easy-to-use tool of fetters.

From the first sentence they met, I wanted to play the emotional card with Naruto.

Both words hint at Hinata and Sasuke, whom Naruto values ​​the most.

However, Naruto, who came with a purpose, didn't think so much. In a hurry, he went straight to the topic and said: "Old man! Stop talking about this!

You quickly evacuate the crowd and stop this Chunin assessment!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression condensed.

He slowly walked back to his seat and sat down.

"Naruto, calm down first. Tell me slowly what is going on?" Sarutobi Hiruzen said.

It was at this time.
To be continued...