Looking at the busy medical ninjas around him, Shuimu, who had recovered, stood up, pushed the door and walked out. Yamanaka Inoichi had been waiting outside for a while, and what surprised Shuimu was that the Sandaime was also there.

"Why are you here?" Shuimu quickly saluted.

"You're welcome. You've worked hard." Sandai responded, "How's the situation in there?"

"He's out of danger. The sealing technique was successful. Judging from his chakra consumption, he won't be able to wake up in a few days. After a few days of transition, it all depends on his luck."

"Well, you did a great job this time. Now it's the medical department's business." Sandai nodded with satisfaction, then turned to Yamanaka Inoichi and said, "This is not the place to report. Come to my office later and tell me in detail. I want to know how serious the situation is~"

…

When he walked out of the hospital, it was late at night again. Thinking about how he seemed to often go home in the middle of the night during this period, Shuimu couldn't help but smile bitterly. Even when he was forced to work overtime in his previous life, it was never this hard.

Mizuki, who was about to go home, found two familiar figures. Mao Yue Xi Yan and Xiao Chun were standing outside chatting, as if waiting for news from inside.

"Why are you here?" Shuimu asked.

"Hello." Mao Yue Xi Yan seemed very anxious, "I wonder how the situation of Ji Feng is?"

In the past few days, as a member of the Anbu, Utsuki Yugao must have come into contact with more information than Mizuki, and she is also well aware of the pressure faced by the third generation. Now she finally has a solution. Even if it involves a little risk, it is worth a try given Moonlight Gale's current condition.

"Don't worry." Shuimu said with a smile, "It's okay for now."

After hearing what Mizuki said, Mao Yue Xi Yan finally put down the worry that had been weighing on her mind.

"I told you, it will be fine." Xiao Chun on the side also said happily.

"They're probably doing some tests now, you can go and have a look later." Shuimu gave a brief explanation.

"Thank you very much." Mao Yue Xi Yan bowed to express her gratitude.

"You are too polite. We are all compatriots, and this is what I should do. You should go in and take a look earlier."

"I'm sorry to make you laugh." Mao Yue Xi Yan wiped away tears of joy, "Then I'll take my leave."

Looking at the anxiously leaving figure, Xiaochun took Mizuki's arm and said, "Let's go too."

"Okay." Shuimu agreed, "Why are you waiting for me so late today? Didn't I tell you to go back and rest first?"

"You've been very busy these days. You've never been so hard-working before. I can't help much, so I can only do these things."

"How could that be? Don't let your imagination run wild." Shuimu comforted him, "I'm so hungry now. I haven't eaten anything since noon, and I'm so tired..."

"I'll go back and make you your favorite assorted sushi." When it comes to cooking, Xiaochun completely crushes Mizuki, who can only make instant noodles by boiling water. If it weren't for Xiaochun's care, Mizuki really doesn't know how he would live.

"I can't wait for the assorted sushi, let's find a place outside to eat something~"

"Everything is closed at this time. Where can we get food outside?" The two of them were really busy these days. Xiao Chun felt very happy to be able to have a meal together, even though it was already the middle of the night.

"That's right." Shuimu couldn't help but sigh, "What were you and Mao Yue Xi Yan talking about just now? I didn't hear that you two knew each other very well."

"Let's just chat. Looking at Miss Xiyan's appearance reminded me of myself more than a month ago. I couldn't help but want to comfort her. Isn't everything okay? It's really great."

"Yeah, it's great to be alive." Mizuki knew in his heart that the Moonlight Gale might be an obsession of his own. After traveling through the past few months, apart from slightly changing his own destiny, it did not bring about any major changes to the world as a whole. Even though he had fought in the Death Forest and Orochimaru, it still did not change the result that Uchiha Sasuke was cursed by Orochimaru.

Moonlight Gale was the first person who made a fundamental change under the influence of Shuimu's own power. It is hard to explain this vague sense of accomplishment. When a prophet faces a future that he already knows, but can't make any changes no matter how hard he tries, doesn't it mean that his life has left no trace in this world?

In my heart, I can accept being ordinary, but I will never be content with mediocrity.

"I finally feel like I have a place in this world, and I am no longer just an insignificant extra or background figure."

"Shuimu, our wedding date is coming soon, do you want to postpone it?" Xiaochun asked with some worry. Given the current situation of the village, it is indeed not the time to talk about marriage in a big way, as the war might come at any time.

"Of course not? Why do you ask?" Shuimu said, "Don't worry too much. Although there are some problems at the moment, the difficulties will pass."

With Konoha's strength, not to mention Orochimaru, even with the Sand Village, they are no match. Even though Orochimaru killed the third generation Sarutobi Hiruzen as in the original work, causing Konoha's vitality to be severely damaged, but with Konoha's foundation, it was not to the point of breaking bones. Konoha's biggest loss is actually the people's hearts.

The former hero, now a rebel ninja, teamed up with Konoha's allies to attack the village, revealing the truth that Konoha's high-end power is in a state of transition. The three ninjas left one after another, the fourth generation was killed, and the Uchiha clan was exterminated. As the third generation, who was known as the hero of ninja, grew older and the new generation was unable to support the overall situation, such changes inevitably made people doubt whether Konoha still had the strength to dominate the ninja world.

"It's up to you to decide." When it comes to matters like the wedding date, Xiaochun still leaves the decision to Mizuki.

Mizuki was about to say something when he suddenly noticed a bright light in front of him.

"Is that Ichiraku Ramen? Why isn't it closed at this time?" Mizuki asked in surprise, "Xiaochun, just go there and eat something. It's better to go back and rest early."

"Yeah, that's fine."

The two came to Ichiraku Ramen, but found that there was someone else inside.

"Naruto-kun? It's you. Long time no see!"

"Huh, the big bad teacher?" Naruto was surprised to see an acquaintance in the middle of the night.

Looking at the white-haired uncle next to him, Mizuki quickly greeted him: "Lord Jiraiya, it's been a long time since I saw you back to the village~" Xiaochun, who was standing next to him, heard that it was Jiraiya, one of the three ninjas, and quickly saluted.

"Hmm." Jiraiya looked at the somewhat unfamiliar Mizuki, who seemed to be unable to remember, "Naruto, is he your acquaintance?"

"Yes, he is Mr. Mizuki. He has a bad heart and bullies Mr. Iruka!" Naruto has always been resentful about the slander against the respected Iruka.

"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Lord Jiraiya." Mizuki laughed awkwardly. The little brat always spoke in such an inappropriate manner.

"Shui Mu, by the way, I have some impression of you." Jiraiya seemed to have heard of this name before, but Shui Mu was still young at that time, "I also heard people in the village mention you recently~"

…

At the same time, in the Hokage's office, after hearing Yamanaka Inoichi's information, the Sandaime's face was so gloomy that water seemed to be dripping out of it.

"Is the information confirmed to be correct?" asked the third generation.

Yamanaka Inoichi answered solemnly, "You are absolutely right, Third-sama. Yakushi Kabuto did conspire with the Sand Ninja's messenger. It was witnessed by Gekkou Hayate himself. The one who seriously injured Hayate was none other than Maki, the jonin of Sand Village."

The third generation really didn't want to believe that his ally of many years would betray him, but the injuries on Moonlight Gale's body were actually quite consistent with Maki's fighting style.

"That's all for today. Submit a written report before noon tomorrow. You can go down and have a rest first."

"Yes." Yamanaka Haiyi stepped back.

In the office where only one person was left, the Sandaime pondered for a long time, and suddenly ordered, "Tomorrow at noon, ask the two advisors to come to discuss matters." After a pause, he added, "Ask Elder Shimura to come as well..."