I Survived in Anbu to Become Super Kage

Wooden vines spiraled and climbed, forming a Spiral Mask identical to Tobi's over Yako's face.

Now disguised as Tobi, Yako sank into the ground and vanished.

'Let Sarutobi Ganosuke take a break. Tobi can shoulder the blame for these messes in the Land of Rivers.'

'You all consider the Hidden Leaf your enemy anyway, so you must be dying to kill Homura Mitokado.'

'I, Yako, am just a warm-hearted guy who hates seeing people anxious. I'm granting your wish, so remember to return the favor.'

Two kilometers outside the Land of Rivers Capital.

Mitokado Etsu and Mitokado Ki, accompanied by three guardian ninja, had left the city to welcome his father.

Mitokado Ki, originally Utatane Ki, was Koharu Utatane's daughter. She had taken the Mitokado name after marrying Etsu.

"Since the Land of Rivers is the last stop on his diplomatic mission, Father should be able to return to the village once he leaves us," Mitokado Ki said.