Naruto: Thousand Hands of Glory

Grandma Mito stood at the door of her house, her figure looked particularly solemn in the afterglow of the setting sun. Her eyes were sharp, as if she could see through everything. When Shengshu and Liuxia approached, her first words shocked them.

"Shengshu, you are very brave! You dare to go deep into the enemy territory alone!"

There was no praise in the tone of these words, only heavy blame.

The smile on Sheng Shu's face froze, and he realized that this was not a compliment, but a rebuke for his risky behavior. His relaxed mood was instantly replaced by tension and guilt.

"Grandma, I miss you so much!"

There was a tremor in Sheng Shu's voice as he tried to use affection as an offensive.

Grandma Mito's gaze softened a little, but the blame did not decrease.

"If Liu Xia hadn't brought you out in time, I would have had to meet you again in the Pure Land. You should know how much your life means to us."

Sheng Shu was silent. He knew that his grandmother's words were full of love and teachings. He bowed his head deeply, with a firm promise in his voice: "Grandma, I understand. I will cherish myself more and not let you and my family worry."

Grandma Mito sighed softly, her hand stroked Nawaki's hair, and there was a hint of tolerance in her tone: "Okay, come in. Dinner is ready at home, let's sit down and talk slowly."

After listening to Yanagishita and Nawaki's account of the incident, Mito's expression did not change significantly, and she did not immediately express her opinion. Her eyes revealed deep thought, and then she turned to the two young people and asked gently: "Nawaki, Yanagishita, what do you think of this incident?"

Shengshu and Liuxia looked at each other. They knew that Grandma Mito's question was not just an inquiry, but also a guidance, allowing them to think and reflect on their own.

Nawaki was the first to break the silence, his voice full of maturity and self-reflection: "Grandma, I realize that I was too impulsive in this incident and did not fully consider the safety of the team and myself. I need to be calmer and more cautious."

Yanagishita then added: "I also realized that as a teammate, I should pay more attention to Nawaki's actions and remind and help him in time. We are a team and need to support and rely on each other."

Grandma Mito listened to the two's answers quietly, with a glimmer of satisfaction in her eyes. She knew that the two children had learned a valuable lesson from this incident.

"I'm glad you think this way." Grandma Mito finally spoke, her voice full of love and wisdom, "The road of a ninja is full of unknowns and dangers, but more importantly, you can learn and grow from it."

There was a calm firmness in her words, as if telling the children that no matter what difficulties they encounter, as long as they have faith in their hearts, nothing is impossible.

"Now, you guys just have a good rest. Leave the rest to an old man like me. As long as I'm here, Konoha will be your eternal home."

Yanagishita felt the firmness and determination of Mito's grandmother. He knew that she might come forward to solve the problem personally, but he still hoped to take responsibility himself.

"Granny Mito, I want to handle this myself."

Grandma Mito patted Liu Xia's hair gently. There was a hint of pampering in her smile, but there was unquestionable seriousness in her eyes.

"I will keep him this time, but you have to understand, kid, if he doesn't behave well, he must be beaten as a punishment. This is one of the last things I can do for you as an elder."

After saying that, Mito stood up and left, leaving Nawaki confused.

Nawaki's brows were furrowed, his eyes full of confusion and uneasiness. He knew that Mito was not a person who liked to joke, and he was not a person who would easily leave the clan.

"Xiao Xia, what riddle are you talking about with grandma? I don't understand anything." There was a hint of anxiety in Sheng Shu's voice as he tried to get some clues from Liu Xia.

Liu Xia looked at this brother who had zero political wisdom and couldn't help but sigh.

Shengshu is always like this, with almost zero sensitivity to politics, which makes him particularly helpless in this world full of power struggles. But it is precisely this innocence that makes Liuxia have an indescribable desire to protect him.

"It's okay, you just need to know that someone is going to be in big trouble." Liuxia answered lightly, but there was a barely perceptible seriousness in his tone.

-

At a training ground somewhere in Konoha Village, the night was as dark as ink, and the moonlight shone through the sparse clouds, casting mottled light and shadows. Around the training ground, the ancient trees swayed gently in the night wind, making rustling sounds, as if telling an ancient legend.

Mito stood in the center of the training ground, her figure looking particularly lonely and determined in the moonlight; her voice echoed in the empty venue with unquestionable majesty.

"Let Danzo and Monkey come here to see me!" There was an irresistible command in Mito's voice.

Several shadows appeared from the darkness, as if blending into the night. They were wearing various animal masks and were members of Konoha's Anbu.

These figures looked mysterious in the moonlight, and their existence itself represented the secrets and power of Konoha. Several people saluted Mito in a uniform manner, showing their respect and obedience to Mito.

"Mito-sama, may I ask why? It's already very late."

The leading ANBU member decided to speak after considering it. There was a hint of hesitation in his voice, but more of respect for Mito.

However, the next second, he was sweating profusely because he felt the powerful chakra burst from Mito. Mito's chakra was like an invisible storm, sweeping across the entire training ground, causing the surrounding air to solidify.

The leading ANBU member felt a heavy pressure, as if the weight of all Konoha was on his shoulders.

"My words are no longer effective in Konoha now?"

There was a hint of sneer in Mito's voice, and his eyes flashed with a sharp light, as if he could see through everything. Her existence was a symbol of Konoha's authority and power.

The Anbu members around felt Mito's displeasure. They knew that Mito's orders could not be questioned and his will was Konoha's will. They acted quickly and disappeared into the night to carry out Mito's orders.

-

In the Hokage's office in Konoha Village, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen was immersed in a pile of documents, his brows furrowed, the pen in his hand dancing quickly on the paper, handling the affairs of the village.

Suddenly, a huge chakra wave penetrated the tranquility of the night, like an invisible ripple, and instantly spread throughout the village.

Sarutobi Hiruzen paused with his pen tip, and he looked up with a hint of surprise in his eyes. The strength of this chakra shocked even a ninja master like him.

He immediately stood up, his voice filled with an unquestionable command: "How could there be such a huge chakra explosion! Anbu Team 5, go investigate immediately."

There was a sense of urgency in his words, as Hokage, he had to ensure the safety of the village, and any abnormal chakra fluctuations could not be ignored.

At the same time, at the root of Konoha Village, Danzo was standing in the laboratory, carefully observing the work of his subordinates. His eyes were sharp and he was strict with every detail. These experiments were the guarantee for his future as Hokage. However, at this moment, the powerful chakra fluctuations also reached his perception.

Danzo frowned slightly. He could feel the power contained in this chakra, which was not something an ordinary ninja could possess.

He immediately turned around and gave orders to the root members around him: "Go and find out the source of this chakra immediately. There must be no mistakes."

There was a hint of unquestionable authority in Danzo's voice, he knew that this burst of chakra might be a sign of some major event, and as the leader of the Root, he had to make sure everything was under control.

-

"Mito-sama wishes you to proceed to the Sixth Training Ground now, where she is waiting for you and Danzo-sama (Hokage-sama)!"

A hint of determination flashed in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes. He quickly organized the documents on the table and prepared to go to the sixth training ground.

At the same time, at the root of Konoha Village, Danzo's mood was even more complicated. He felt the powerful chakra and couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

When Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo arrived at the outskirts of the sixth training ground almost at the same time, the training ground seemed exceptionally quiet in the night, with only the sound of their footsteps echoing in the emptiness.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes were as sharp as a knife, he looked directly at Danzo, his old friend who had fought alongside him for many years.

"Danzo, tell me the truth, are you involved in this incident?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice was deep and powerful, and his eyes revealed a trace of barely perceptible pain. As the Hokage, he had to find out the truth, but deep down, he really didn't want to believe that Danzo would betray the Will of Fire that they both protected.

Danzo's heart sank when he heard Sarutobi Hiruzen's question. He knew that there must be some unforeseen variables in the plan. However, he was confident in his plan and was sure that he had not been exposed.

"Monkey, I don't know what you are talking about."

Danzo's voice was calm, and there was no panic in his eyes, as if he really knew nothing about this incident. He knew that at this time, any hesitation and wavering could become a fatal weakness.

The two's eyes met in the night, and the air was filled with an indescribable tension. Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo, the two giants of the ninja world, the trust and suspicion, loyalty and betrayal between them formed a complex and subtle picture.

"Lord Mito! We are here."*2