The Third Hokage's gaze was deep and distant, as if it could pierce through the houses and streets to see the past and future of the village. Sunlight fell upon his face, outlining the marks left by the passing years. Wisps of blue smoke drifted from the pipe in his hand, slowly dissipating into the air.
An Anbu standing beside him immediately spoke up, advising: "Third Hokage, should we dispatch some Anbu to keep an eye on Uzumaki Naruto?"
The Anbu's voice was low and suppressed, carrying a trace of caution and worry.
Chapter 84