Half an hour later.
Hattori returned home carrying several large and small bags, his face expressionless.
"No bullies causing trouble? No rich young masters to slap in the face? Not even a single scene for showing off and face-slapping?"
Hattori spread his hands, looking bored.
He thought taking two beautiful women out would cause some trouble.
But the reality was…
In the era of Espers, no weaklings dared to take beauties out in public.
In everyone's eyes, Hattori was like a nouveau riche driving a Rolls-Royce, wearing a big gold chain.
Who would dare provoke him?
The only incident was when Hattori and the two women were discovered by a talent scout from the Esper Alliance on the road and invited to register.
"If you're interested, you're welcome to join the Esper Alliance."
"Register as an Esper, do nothing, and you can receive a high salary of thirty thousand a month."
The intellectual beauty in work clothes said with a smiling face.
Her Esper ability was energy perception, allowing her to detect others' energy fluctuations.
The energy index contained within Hattori and the two women was the most intense she had ever seen.
Inviting the three of them to join would definitely be a major achievement!
So, persuaded by the lady in the black dress, Hattori filled out the registration form, effectively becoming a member of the Espers.
"Anyway, there are no obligations. Lying back and getting thirty thousand a month for nothing? Why not take it."
Hattori shrugged, indifferent.
He had no interest in this world.
He was even less interested in so-called Espers.
As long as it didn't affect his life, he didn't care if the outside world was flooded or raging with waves.
"Let me see what's happened in the group while I was away."
A smile curled Hattori's lips.
As soon as he opened the group chat, he saw it flooded with messages.
[Cat Burglar: @The Dead-Last Jinchuriki, How's the situation now? Still dangerous?]
[This Queen Is So Beautiful: If it's really not working, just @ the Group Owner. This matter is too big, you might not be able to handle it alone.]
[Young Master of the Demon Cult: Hmph, in my opinion, why cling to old feelings for such a heartless and unjust village? Just destroy it.]
[True Love Is Agumon: Everyone above, stay calm. I suggest @The Dead-Last Jinchuriki @Second Pillar Thinks He Can Do It, you should endure for now, hide, and wait until your training is successful before seeking revenge.]
[Dark Group Owner: ???]
Hattori was baffled.
'I was only gone for half an hour, and the group was this lively?'
'What exactly happened?'
[The Dead-Last Jinchuriki: Phew, Group Owner Mister is finally here. Second Pillar, you don't need to worry anymore.]
[Second Pillar Thinks He Can Do It: Damn it! I've said it countless times, don't call me Second Pillar!]
[The Dead-Last Jinchuriki: Okay, Second Pillar. Will do next time, Second Pillar.]
Three black lines appeared on Sasuke's forehead as he angrily spat out a Fire Release Ninjutsu.
[Dark Group Owner: Stop fooling around. @The Dead-Last Jinchuriki, What exactly happened?]
Seeing Hattori's message, the slight smile Naruto had managed to force faded again.
[The Dead-Last Jinchuriki: Group Owner Mister, to be honest, I really don't know how to face them, face my former teachers and classmates.]
[The Dead-Last Jinchuriki: The village doing this means they've completely drawn a line with us, determined to fight to the death.]
[Second Pillar Thinks He Can Do It: Dead-last, you talk for ages without getting to the point. I'll send it.]
[Second Pillar Thinks He Can Do It sent two photos.]
Hattori felt puzzled and clicked on them lightly.
Instantly, his pupils contracted sharply.
'Missing-Nin: Uzumaki Naruto!'
'Missing-Nin: Uchiha Sasuke!'
The two have left the village without authorization. Their crimes are heinous.
All Konoha's Shinobi are ordered to capture the two and bring them back to the village at any cost!
'This...'
A drop of sweat rolled down Hattori's forehead, and he was inwardly shocked.
He had considered that Konoha would search for Naruto and Sasuke, but he never expected them to be so decisive.
Missing-Nin… a term with no turning back.
Once labeled, no matter how many reasons Naruto and Sasuke had, they would inevitably be rejected by Konoha.
"Given Sandaime's shrewdness, he shouldn't make such a rash decision normally. Could there be a deeper reason?"
Hattori's gaze was serious as he pondered slightly.
[Dark Group Owner: Have Konoha's people found you? Is the situation dangerous now?]
[The Dead-Last Jinchuriki: Not for now. The White Snake Sage of Ryuchi Cave said that only Orochimaru in Konoha has a way to get here, but he defected from Konoha long ago and wouldn't help the village capture Missing-nin.]
[Second Pillar Thinks He Can Do It: I have a bit of trouble on my end. The Great Toad Sage wants to protect me, but Jiraiya-sensei thinks it's all just a misunderstanding and hopes I can return to Konoha with him to explain everything clearly.]
Sasuke laughed bitterly and shook his head helplessly.
When he first came to Mount Myoboku, everyone thought he was the Child of Prophecy.
With his powerful talent, desperate training, and rapid growth in strength, Jiraiya treated him like his own disciple, teaching him meticulously, holding nothing back.
But only Sasuke himself knew that his goal was to destroy Konoha, kill Itachi, and take revenge on everything.
If he returned to Konoha and was interrogated by the deeply shrewd Sandaime Hokage, he would definitely give himself away.