Chapter 316: Has Konoha Been Invaded?

Borufengshui Sect exhaled a breath, then slowly rose to his feet, a faint smile appearing on his face.

"It really has been a long time!"

Before he could say more, a shrill alarm suddenly blared.

With a few sharp rustling sounds, masked ANBU members appeared all around.

They subtly seemed to be forming a circle around Su Han and the others.

Su Han scanned the surroundings, his eyebrows twitching twice.

Finally, he gave Borufengshui Sect a peculiar glance, his voice tinged with confusion, "Water Gate, what's going on?"

Su Han did not misunderstand anything.

After all, Borufengshui Sect, as a member of Zuoweigong Society, was aware of the strength of everyone present.

Not to mention, just Su Han, Bai Hu Zi, and Hou Jue Wo Ban alone could easily tear down the entire Konoha Village.

Not to speak of this Konoha Village, which is not yet at its peak.

Even in the era when the First Hokage was still alive, the Second Hokage assisted him, and Uchiha Madara had not yet defected—Konoha's most glorious age—

Su Han's entire force could face them head-on.

What would Borufengshui Sect have to gain by causing trouble for Su Han here? He had neither the motive nor the strength.

Borufengshui Sect's expression turned grim.

Seeing that Su Han had not erupted in anger at once, he let out a faint sigh of relief.

But instantly, his expression turned serious, cold and sharp, he barked, "Kuroyuki!"

With a sharp rustle, a young-looking ninja appeared before Borufengshui Sect.

His face bore a raccoon mask.

"Fourth Hokage!"

The ANBU ninja bowed slightly to Borufengshui Sect.

Borufengshui Sect spoke slowly, each word seeming forced through clenched teeth, "Find out who these people are!"

The ANBU ninja nodded, then vanished with a sharp rustle.

Su Han glanced at the direction the ANBU ninja had left, paused, then turned to Borufengshui Sect and asked, "Is it Kakashi?"

"Mm."

Borufengshui Sect nodded, his gaze flickering slightly, his expression softening as he exhaled, "He's currently serving in ANBU under the codename Kuroyuki."

Borufengshui Sect was about to lead them into Ichiraku Ramen, when he suddenly saw Bai Hu Zi's towering seven-meter height.

Instantly, his eyebrows twitched twice, and a look of distress appeared on his face.

"... Let's eat outside, under the open sky."

Su Han noticed Borufengshui Sect's distress and smiled.

The Naruto world is different from the One Piece world.

There are no giants.

"You're so understanding... that's truly wonderful..."

Borufengshui Sect finally relaxed.

Bai Hu Zi let out a loud laugh, eyeing them with interest.

He watched the masked ANBU members around him with keen curiosity, paying them no particular heed.

He viewed everything around him more like a tourist admiring exotic scenery.

Borufengshui Sect entered the shop and found Teppanyaki cowering in the corner, trembling.

"Boss, what's going on? Why are you so panicked?"

Borufengshui Sect's cheek twitched slightly.

He still couldn't grasp what had happened: "So terrifying... just now a giant suddenly appeared outside!"

Teppanyaki swallowed hard.

Cold sweat dripped from his forehead; seeing the Fourth Hokage, he waved his arms wildly.

Having lived in Konoha for so long in peace, when had he ever experienced this? Even during the multiple Shinobi World Wars, Konoha had always repelled enemies beyond its borders—never had an enemy breached the village.

"..."

Borufengshui Sect fell silent, recalling the sudden appearance of the ANBU members, his eyebrows twitching slightly.

He suddenly understood why those ANBU members had been so agitated, treating Su Han and the others as enemies.

Most likely because of Bai Hu Zi's far-above-normal height and his abrupt appearance.

"Teppanyaki, just make the noodles. Don't worry—those are my friends."

Reassured by Borufengshui Sect, Teppanyaki barely managed to calm down, letting out a sigh that mingled relief with resignation,

"So they're the Fourth Hokage's friends... why didn't you say so earlier?"

"I didn't expect this to happen,"

Borufengshui Sect rubbed his temples, exasperated, "Six... no, just give us twenty portions!"

"If it's not enough, add more."

Teppanyaki, thinking of the seven-meter-tall Bai Hu Zi outside, nodded silently, asking no questions about why Borufengshui Sect ordered so much.

It was obvious.

Given Bai Hu Zi's height, even a dozen bowls of ramen might only open his appetite.

When Borufengshui Sect stepped out, Kakashi had returned, accompanied by Jiraiya.

The surrounding ANBU quickly withdrew upon Jiraiya's arrival.

Jiraiya, meanwhile, was sighing heavily at Bai Hu Zi, pouring out his complaints.

"Your appearance on the streets this time has indeed caused a major stir! The others are tolerable—after all, ninjas have Body Flicker Technique and such... but Brother White Beard, your physique is far too conspicuous."

Jiraiya sized him up... White Beard, his expression also somewhat troubled; if he hadn't once visited the One Piece world and met White Beard before, he too would have been startled by White Beard's height.

"Actually, those gathered around here... aren't ANBU ninjas! These guys are members of Root."

"Root... Root? Why are they appearing beside the Fourth Hokage?"

Su Han furrowed his brows, feeling something was odd.

Is Bo Fengshui Jiraiya really this pitiful, being followed by Root?

"It's not surveillance—just staying nearby! And officially, these ninjas claim they're here to protect the Fourth Hokage."

Jiraiya paused slightly, a shadow darkening his eyes.

"Perhaps because, these past few days, Water Gate has been relentlessly digging up Danzo's dark secrets—making Danzo suspicious."

Hou Jue Wo Ban heard this and, understanding roughly what had happened, let out a cold laugh.

"Regardless, Boruto Fengshui Jiraiya is a village leader... a mere Danzo, lurking in the shadows with Root! What right does he have to spy on the Fourth Hokage?"

"Bo Fengshui Jiraiya! I once thought you called the most brilliant Hokage in Konoha's history must have extraordinary prowess—but meeting you today, I'm truly disappointed."

Xuan Wo Changmen crossed his arms, heard Hou Jue Wo Ban's words, nodded expressionlessly, and added a remark.

"I already said—if you wish, I could eradicate Root right now."

"Fourth Hokage, your heart is too soft—that's your flaw."

Bo Fengshui Jiraiya heard the others' words, his cheek twitching slightly, then offered one final explanation.

"Evidence is nearly complete... if we act now, won't we ruin everything?"

Bo Fengshui Jiraiya looked at them and shrugged.

He added another remark.

"But there's no need to worry too much... during this Nine-Tails disturbance, I'll take the chance to uproot Root entirely."

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