The rumors regarding Kakashi that had been circulating through the village recently had left everyone on edge. After all, they feared that if it was Kakashi today, it might be their turn tomorrow. Furthermore, most of these ANBU operatives had received Kakashi's kindness, and a large majority of them had been present at the banquet he hosted earlier. Therefore, their choice to stand by and watch at a time like this came as no surprise.
Meanwhile, upon receiving their orders, the Nara, Yamanaka, and Akimichi clans urgently summoned their shinobi. But before the clansmen could even step out onto the streets of Konoha, a squad of ninja accompanied by a pack of ninken headed straight for the respective clan compounds of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.
Inuzuka Ago and Aburame Shibi led the team, smiling warmly as they looked at Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Inoichi, and Akimichi Choza.
Chapter 59