Under the cover of night, Hyuga Kei silently undid the Fuinjutsu around Mount Katsujo and controlled four thieves as they slipped into the courtyard atop the mountain.
Only three people lived here: Utakata, Hotaru, and an elderly servant named Tonbei.
Hyuga Kei controlled the four thief doubles, splitting them into three groups to search the three rooms.
Having been hunted for a long time, Utakata was extremely security-conscious. Even though he had lived here for quite some time, he had still set numerous traps around his room.
Under Hyuga Kei's control, the thief leader deliberately stepped on one of the traps Utakata had set in the corridor.
In an instant, countless Kunai shot out from every direction, only to be easily blocked by the double.
Utakata woke up instantly. Picking up the blowpipe beside his pillow, he blew out countless soap bubbles. The bubbles surged in from all directions and exploded the moment they reached the double, water vapor rapidly filling the entire courtyard.
The leader immediately rushed out of the mist and retreated continuously. The previous attack had not harmed him at all.
However, when the leader prepared to leave the courtyard, he suddenly found his body growing heavy. Utakata had mixed a special adhesive substance into the soap bubbles, slowing his movements.
At the same time, Utakata swiftly got up and used Ninjutsu to conceal himself in the shadows. He quietly approached the thief leader, preparing to launch a fatal strike.
Sensing the danger, Hyuga Kei concentrated on controlling the thief leader as he dodged left and right, evading the incoming Kunai before leaping onto the roof.
The thief leader asked suspiciously, "I didn't expect there to be a ninja here?"
Utakata did not pursue him. Looking at the person on the roof, he said, "Who are you?