Chapter 50: INAZ - 49
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"Lord Hokage!?" The moment the Nine-Tails' aura appeared, ANBU personnel began rushing towards the Hokage's office, each face betraying a trace of barely concealed panic.
"Where is Nar... the Nine Tails Jinchūriki?" Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was extremely grim. For such a thing to happen during the conflict with Kumogakure?
"People have already been sent to investigate. However, judging from the location where the aura originated, it's no longer within the village," the ANBU wiped sweat from his forehead. It was unclear whether it was due to nervousness or haste.
"Danzō!?" Hiruzen Sarutobi grit his teeth. In his mind, only one person could possibly do such a thing, and that was Danzō!
"Hiruzen! Why is there the aura of that Nine-Tails Demon Fox?!" Speak of the devil and he shall appear. Danzō directly entered the Hokage's office, roaring at Hiruzen Sarutobi. Utatane Koharu followed behind him. Danzō's actions seemed to declare his innocence in this matter.
"Hmph! Immediately summon all ninja of Chūnin rank and above currently in the village to follow me to the Nine-Tails' location. The remaining Genin-level ninja are responsible for staying in the village to prevent situations requiring civilian evacuation!" Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately issued the order. Fortunately, this incident didn't occur within the village; there was still room for maneuver.
"Yes!" Upon receiving the Hokage's command, several ANBU immediately turned and left the Hokage's office, quickly relaying Hiruzen Sarutobi's orders. After this, Hiruzen Sarutobi himself quickly changed into combat attire, then led Danzō and Utatane Koharu rapidly towards the Nine-Tails' location.
Meanwhile, by the small river, Shinji calmly observed Naruto, who was controlled by the Nine-Tails.
"Kurama, you should have been weakened to your lowest point by my attack back then. Logically, you shouldn't have been able to control Naruto's body yet." Shinji looked at the Nine-Tails before him, somewhat puzzled. Shinji's 'Tendo Bānshō' (Heavenly Body Bursting Star) had previously reduced the Nine-Tails to a small clump of chakra. But how long had it been? The Nine-Tails had actually recovered to this extent? Something seemed abnormal.
"Hehe, I am Kurama!" The Nine-Tails glared fiercely at Shinji, the Nine-Tails chakra around him almost erupting.