Spring had arrived, and Naruto and the others officially became ninja students. Training with kunai and shuriken followed close behind. When Namikaze Hiatohi attended Naruto's entrance ceremony, she also saw Uchiha Itachi. Yet, unlike two years prior, this time Itachi did not speak to her; at most, there was a simple nod.
Hiatohi threw a tantrum after returning home, though Kakashi eventually managed to coax her back into a good mood with steamed buns. Meanwhile, her ANBU duties continued as usual, until a day arrived that caught Hiatohi completely by surprise.
"Eh? The Third's office?" The moment Hiatohi stepped into the lounge, Hawk Mask mentioned the summons. Feeling a mix of confusion and curiosity, she headed over. The instant she pushed the door open, she locked eyes with two people inside—Uchiha Itachi and Danzo.
Chapter 144