Seeing that the one standing opposite them was Hozuki Mangetsu.
Uchiha Ci narrowed his eyes at once.
It was not because of the other man's immeasurable combat power.
Just the fact that he was Hozuki Suigetsu's older brother was enough to tell him this:
Every technique Suigetsu knew, he knew as well. And he might even know techniques Suigetsu did not.
Hydrification Jutsu, Art of the Furious Storm, Water Gun Jutsu, Tate Eboshi, even the Second Mizukage's Oilization, Explosive Vapor Danger, Mirage, Summoning Beast: Great Clam, and Demonic Illusion: Steam Pavilion.
And unlike the future Fourth Shinobi World War, this was the current era.
The Kirigakure Seven Ninja Swordsmen were all present.
That meant this guy could even summon the Seven Ninja Swords. His offense, defense, endurance, and even genjutsu were practically maxed out. He could even Pilot Gundam. He was a true all-rounder.
Though he looked only a few years older than Ci, his Tactical System had already taken shape. His strength on paper alone had reached the level of a Kage.
He fully deserved the title of "Prodigy."
But was that the reason Uchiha Ci was wary?
Obviously not.
Even if Kakuzu appeared before him, Ci would have dared to make a move.
Now it was just an upgraded Suigetsu. He was not afraid at all.
What made Ci realize something was wrong was the other man's current identity.
Why was Hozuki Mangetsu a Pursuing Ninja?
Misty Water Village was a village with an exceptionally strict regime. Every position came with rigid duties and ranks.
Pursuing Ninjas, for example, were responsible for carrying out the Mizukage's orders and hunting down the many rogue ninjas produced under Misty Water Village's oppressive policies.
They answered directly to the Mizukage. Their creed was to leave no survivors and accept no prisoners