Really... they hadn't left a single opening!
Under the cover of night, Iwama looked out through the window. Along the outer walls, sentries both open and hidden had been placed without a single blind spot, watching every direction and tightly safeguarding their security.
At the same time, they had smothered any attempt at investigation before it could begin.
Although Konoha had not restricted their movements, and they only needed to notify the guards at the entrance if they wished to go anywhere, they could visit any place except for the forbidden areas Taki Chiba had mentioned during the day, whether by day or night.
However, as the Land of Earth's diplomatic delegation, they could not disrespect Konoha when the Land of Fire, the victorious nation, had shown them such courtesy.
They could not really come up with good reasons to be entering and leaving day and night.
Konoha was currently undergoing extensive demolition and reconstruction. Some Night Markets that had once been open for strolling had become construction sites awaiting reorganization, and Konoha's residents generally went to rest soon after dinner. Only a few essential shops remained open throughout the village, leaving almost nowhere to visit.
Moreover, because of the reconstruction work, few people could be seen wandering the streets during the day. Konoha's residents either stayed home in an orderly manner or contributed to the reconstruction as laborers.
Whether day or night, it would be difficult to blend into a crowd large enough to evade Konoha's hidden sentries. Even though they could enter and leave freely, they would have few chances to investigate without leaving traces.
And since there was nowhere worth visiting, if something happened later and they were asked why they had gone out, they would have difficulty finding a convincing excuse.
Konoha would instead be able