After leaving the barbecue restaurant, Yuzuru Hyuga put on a mask and set off for the border with Shisui Uchiha.
This time, unlike the guerrilla operation he had carried out with Kakashi, all sides were coordinating. When they left Konoha, an entire elite squad set out together.
Besides Yuzuru Hyuga and Shisui Uchiha, there were eight ANBU agents, each one an elite with their own unique skills. The team composition was comprehensive and well-balanced, capable of handling nearly any situation.
After briefly exchanging code names with the ANBU agents, the group silently began their journey.
Along the way, Shisui Uchiha would occasionally glance at Yuzuru Hyuga, observing his condition.
After their conversation, Shisui had developed considerable goodwill toward Yuzuru Hyuga, this "younger brother" who was the same age as Itachi.
Moreover, because of Yuzuru's mature demeanor, Shisui no longer regarded him as merely Itachi's peer. As he came to value Yuzuru more highly, he unconsciously shifted him in his heart from a junior worthy of attention to the position of a "friend."
Whenever Shisui thought of how Danzo had waved his hand and exiled the clan to the fringes of Konoha, creating an atmosphere that now resembled a powder keg, he could not help feeling exhausted in both body and mind.
Fortunately, this mission allowed him to leave the clan and head for the border. At least for a while, he could have some peace and quiet.
When the moon rose and some of the ANBU began breathing unevenly, they chose to rest where they were.
"Rest in place. We depart again in five hours. Rotate resting shifts according to the teams assigned before departure."
After an ANBU wearing a deer mask gave the order, the ANBU ninja dispersed to rest. Three of them stayed concealed while keeping watch, while