In Konoha, they wiped out the Sarutobi clan at the start.

Chapter 183 Returning to Konoha with a Filial Son

On the walls of Konoha.

Dai Xiaozi and Kisame, dressed in red cloud-patterned black robes and wearing wind chime hats, looked down over the entire Konoha.

"It seems Orochimaru's failure was truly thorough. The damage to Konoha wasn't as great as we thought," Kisame said.

"After all, it's the village founded by the First Hokage. Even though it's no longer as prosperous as it once was, its heritage still endures." Dai Xiaozi said thoughtfully.

"That's true. For a ninja of Mr. Chiyo's caliber to be forced to retreat, it seems we need to be more careful this time." Kisame nodded in deep agreement.

A moment later, the two jumped off the city wall.

As the sound of wind chimes drifted by, led by Itachi Uchiha, the two found a loophole in Konoha's sensory barrier, knocked out the guards, and swaggered into Konoha Village.

Ichiraku Ramen.

Naruto, who is about to go on a training trip with Jiraiya, is saying his final goodbyes to Iruka Umino.

In return, Iruka treated Naruto to ramen, as he always did.

"Hey, you two, your tonkotsu ramen is ready. Also, Naruto, I heard you're going on a training trip with Jiraiya-sama, so I specially added a fish fillet for you."

Ichiraku brought out two bowls of ramen.

"Thank you, Uncle Ichiraku." Naruto accepted one of the bowls with a look of surprise.

Iruka smiled and handed his bowl to Naruto, saying, "Naruto, you can have this too. Do your best in your training with Jiraiya-sama."

"Ahaha, Iruka-sensei, I definitely will. Well then, let's eat!" Naruto excitedly took the other bowl of ramen, his face beaming with joy, and began to devour it.

Outside the ramen shop.

Boruto's lips twitched as he looked at Naruto's satisfied expression. He couldn't help but mutter, "So, the dads in this world also love ramen that much, and they're so easily satisfied."

"Yes, it seems that even if the world is different and the time is different, Naruto is still the same as before."

As Sasuke recalled his past with Naruto, a gentle smile appeared on his lips.

Just then, the sound of wind chimes suddenly echoed through the street. Uncle Sasuke and Boruto subconsciously turned their heads to look, and Uchiha Itachi and Kisame, dressed in red cloud black robes and wearing wind chime hats, walked over.

The moment they brushed past each other, the middle-aged Sasuke recognized Itachi immediately, and his pupils contracted instantly.

Itachi also saw Sasuke, and in him he saw the shadow of his younger brother. He hesitated for a moment, but in the end he did not stop.

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Boruto couldn't help but ask, "Red Cloud and Black Robe, they seem to be the same two people we saw before. Mr. Sasuke, do you know them?"

"Ah, that one who isn't carrying a big sword is Uchiha Itachi," Sasuke replied, a hint of melancholy in his eyes.

Boruto was suddenly startled. "Then wouldn't he be..."

"You stay here and watch over Naruto, don't lose him. I'll be right back." Sasuke nodded and disappeared from the spot.

Konoha Hospital.

"Lady Tsunade, we're entrusting Asuma-sensei to you." The Ino-Shika-Cho trio led Tsunade to Asuma's bedside, with Might Guy following behind, waiting for Tsunade to treat his most beloved disciple, Rock Lee.

"Is this Asuma?" Tsunade looked at Asuma on the hospital bed, her lips twitching violently.

Her skin was as fair and rosy as a baby's, her chest was slightly raised, and her former beard was gone.

If it weren't for the fact that her facial features were not much different from before, Tsunade wouldn't have recognized her.

Upon hearing this, the three members of the group, Ino-Shika-Cho, exchanged glances, their faces turning red.

Shikamaru's lips twitched, and he averted his gaze from Tsunade, explaining guiltily, "Back when the Sarutobi clan was wiped out, Asuma was protecting his people when he was accidentally injured in his genitals by Fujiwara Chiya, which is why he looks like this."

In the end, Shikamaru's voice was barely audible.

It was already an open secret that Asuma had been castrated, so they might as well just say it outright to avoid any awkward situations later.

"That's quite a twisted sense of humor." Whether she was referring to Asuma or Chiya, Tsunade uttered this nonsensical remark, her right hand surging with blue light as she unleashed the Healing Palm Technique, pressing it onto Asuma's head.

A moment later, Asuma's eyelids trembled slightly, and he finally slowly opened his eyes.

"I've healed his psychological trauma. Let him recuperate for the next few days." Tsunade had no interest in chatting with Asuma any longer. She left those words and turned to walk outside.

Led by Matt Kee, they arrived at the Lee Locke ward.

Seeing Rock Lee's almost completely crippled limbs, even Tsunade, with her composure, couldn't help but frown.

"Lady Tsunade, how is my disciple doing?" Might Guy asked anxiously.

Rock Lee also looked nervous. This was about whether he could continue to be a ninja. If even Tsunade, who was known as one of the Legendary Sannin, couldn't cure him, he really couldn't accept this blow.

Tsunade took a deep breath. "I hope you two are mentally prepared."

"Hmm." Might Guy and Rock Lee exchanged a glance, swallowed hard, and nodded slowly.

Just when they thought even Tsunade was helpless, Tsunade suddenly laughed, "I was just kidding, no problem. Get ready to operate in a bit."

Upon hearing this, Rock Lee felt as if all his strength had been drained away, and he instantly breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if he had survived a disaster.

"Hahaha, Lady Tsunade, you really gave me a big scare."

Matt Kai let out a relieved yet embarrassed laugh.

Immediately afterwards, his expression turned serious, he bowed deeply, and said solemnly, "Then I'll leave it to you."

Tsunade nodded. In fact, even she wasn't confident she could heal Rock Lee's injuries. If Chiya hadn't given her five Senzu Beans last night, reminding her that she could use one to treat Rock Lee just in case, she wouldn't have dared to take the risk.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the ward, and Shizune rushed in, panting. "It's terrible, Lady Tsunade! A suspicious person, possibly a member of Akatsuki, has been found in the village. Kakashi has already gone to track him down."

"Troublesome things just keep piling up. Let's go take a look." Tsunade was a little annoyed. Last night, Chiya told her that the Akatsuki organization wouldn't be doing anything for the next three years. How come, out of nowhere, two more Akatsuki members have appeared?

"Wait, Lady Tsunade, leave that to me. I'll go and support Kakashi. Please perform the surgery on my disciple," Might Guy said from the side.

Upon hearing this, Tsunade glanced at Might Guy, then at Rock Lee, and, thinking of the Eight Gates, sighed softly, nodded slowly, and finally agreed: "Then... I'll leave it to you."

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