When Hanzo left Amegakure, he told no one and departed alone in secret.
Hanzo thought about many things that day.
Shimura Danzō's plan was indeed beneficial to Amegakure. It could help Amegakure eliminate Ninshu, a potential major enemy, ahead of time.
But it only benefited Amegakure. The death of a ninja like Sōsuke would be a loss to the ninja forces of the entire Land of Rain.
Because Sōsuke was not only strong himself; he could also lead others to become stronger alongside him.
Moreover, Sōsuke held considerable prestige in Amegakure. If Amegakure took the initiative to tear up the peace treaty and attack Sōsuke, it would likely leave some Rain ninja disappointed in their village.
Whoosh!!
Hanzo erupted with Chakra, pushing his incomparably practiced Water Body Flicker Technique to its absolute limit as he sped toward Six Paths City, as if something terrible would happen if he were even a moment slower.
To a ninja, the distance between Amegakure and Six Paths City was not far. One was in the center of the Land of Rain, while the other lay in its east.
Traveling at full speed, Hanzo soon caught sight of the town he had visited not long ago.
Following his memories from his previous visit, Hanzo swiftly bypassed Ninshu's guards and entered the Ninshu grounds.
Would he still be working at this hour? Hanzo considered how he could find Sōsuke directly.
He only knew where Sōsuke worked, not where he usually lived.
"Senior Hattori, what brings you to Ninshu to admire the moon at this hour?"
Just as Hanzo was wondering where Sōsuke might be, a familiar voice entered his ears.
Hanzo looked toward the voice and saw Sōsuke standing in an open area, smiling at him.
Hanzo instinctively looked around. After confirming that no one was