Mitsunobu's brows drew together as he asked again, "What about their physical condition?"
After some thought, Sota replied, "They're all in good health."
Mitsunobu now had reason to believe that this entire group was the Third Hokage's private army.
There were two reasons. First, there truly were some Konoha ninja stationed along the border.
But this was peacetime, and the border watchtowers were pitifully understaffed.
At most, there would be one or two hundred people. There was no way there could be over a thousand.
Moreover, the conditions at those outposts were poor. Usually, only people who had made mistakes were assigned there as punishment.
Those places were so remote that they did not even have water, electricity, or gas. They had to sort out their own food.
It was impossible for every one of them to be in good health and to have undergone organized training.
A terrifying thought surfaced in Mitsunobu's mind. Could all of them be from the Sarutobi Clan?
He shook his head. Supporting over a thousand Sarutobi clan members would require an enormous amount of resources.
"Lord Mitsunobu, should we report all this intelligence to the Main Family?"
Sota suggested it. The Hyuga Branch Family hated both the Main Family and the Third Hokage equally.
Ever since the Hyuga Clan had been tricked by the Third Hokage last time, they had already distrusted Konoha's faction.
Mitsunobu nodded in satisfaction. That was what he had been thinking as well.
But the fact that Sota had thought of it too meant he had some brains.
"I'll handle this matter. Continue gathering intelligence on this group and report back at any time."
"Yes." Sota quickly withdrew.
Mitsunobu organized his thoughts, then immediately headed for the Main Family compound.
Hiashi and the Great Elder happened to be there.
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