Chapter 255 - 255 (1/2)

A few days later, after spending a week in the Sand Village, Ryo finally returned to Konoha. Being now in a relationship with Pakura, he was very reluctant to leave, and he had to spend a few more days at her place.

Upon returning to Konoha, Ryo could sense the strong animosity in the village.

From time to time, he noticed that the villagers would glare at the patrolling Uchiha. Then, he saw some of the Uchiha guards carrying some civilians and Ninjas in the direction of Konoha's prison.

Ryo was somewhat confused, and immediately teleported to the Hokage's office to ask Sakumo about the matter.

”Ryo, where have been all these days?” As soon as Ryo stepped foot in the office, Sakumo asked him where he was.

”Cough, I went out to have some fun… I had fun for a few days!”

”You are still in the mood to have fun? Konoha is a mess right now!” said Sakumo as he handed Ryo a Scroll.

After reading it, Ryo face changed greatly: ”I thought that the mood between the Uchiha and the rest of the village was strange! So this is what's happening!”

Sakumo sighed: ”Yes, the rumors that the Uchiha controlled the Kyubi on that night have spread through Konoha overnight, and my people didn't have time to react.”

Ryo was a little surprised, and then he asked: ”Overnight? Sakumo san, did you find out who started the rumors? Who did it?”

Sakumo shook his head; he had sent some Anbu to investigate, but in vain.

”So, someone is deliberately trying to hurt the Uchiha, and this person has not left any clues behind. Does this ring any bells, Sakumo san?” Ryo said.

”Well, I think that's him indeed. More coincidentally, just a few days ago, the Sandaime came to me and asked me to permit Danzo to reestablish Root, but I refused.”

Ryo had a cold smile on his face as he said: ”It seems like some people can't sit still, no matter what the orders are.”

”But where are all of Roots Ninjas? I couldn't find a trace of them for so long…” Sakumo asked.

”Go and ask the Sandaime! Around eighty percent of Root are hiding in his Anbu. I really can't understand why and how he could still trust Danzo.”

When hearing Ryo, Sakumo immediately realized what he had missed, and ordered one of the Anbu to go to the 3rd's place.

After leaving the office, Ryo returned home, and as it was noon, he found that Chinse had lunch ready.

At the table, Ryo carefully asked: ”Mom, if I was to return one day with a woman from a foreign village, would you agree?”

”What brings this topic so suddenly? Do you like a girl from another village? Well…. I wouldn't mind, but the village might come in the way.”

”The village?” Ryo did not have the village's position on his mind.

”Of course! I don't need to tell you of how important you are in Konoha right now; so many people would not accept you marrying a foreign girl. And if the girl is comparable to you in status, I would advice that you just give up on having such an idea.”

”Why?” Ryo couldn't guess Chinse's reason.

Chinse smiled and said: ”Silly child, even ordinary Ninjas from another village would get the village on guard, let alone a high level Ninja marrying one of the pillars of Konoha. To let you marry her, they would at least seal her Chakra, and then have her under Anbu surveillance 24/7! I want to remain in your life Ryo, and I don't want to be watched for life!”

After listening to Chinse, Ryo remained silent. He had not considered these problems, imagining that things would go as smoothly as they went with Shikamaru and Temari in the Manga.

After Naruto became Hokage, Shikamaru Nara was his right hand in the village. As for Temari, she was Gaara, the Kazekage's sister, and had a great status in the Sand as well.

”Ryo, you don't really like a Ninja from another village; do you?” asked Chinse.