Chapter 86
Fire Country, Konohagakure.
Hokage's Office.
"Third Hokage-sama, we have urgent information. This is a document sent by Kumogakure of the Land of Lightning."
Inside the Hokage's Office, the Third Hokage sat in his chair, his usual calm demeanor unwavering. Surrounding him were his trusted advisors—Danzo Shimura, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane. Given the ongoing war, every major decision was deliberated among the four of them.
The Intelligence Division had finally cracked the encryption on the document. As the Third Hokage unsealed and opened it, his expression shifted dramatically.
His eyes widened in utter disbelief.
"This... Is this real?"
For the first time in years, Danzo, Homura, and Koharu saw the Third Hokage visibly shaken. It was a sight they had never expected.
"Hiruzen, what is it?" Homura asked, concern lacing his voice.
The Third Hokage took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. Then, with a strange smile forming on his usually hardened face, he placed the document in front of them.
"See for yourselves."