Two days later, the merchant ship arrived at a port in the Land of Water. Uchiha Fugaku disembarked and swiftly vanished from the docks.
After Tsunade and Shizune stepped off the merchant ship, they too quickly disappeared from the docks.
Although they found the Wandering Ninja disguised by Uchiha Fugaku somewhat strange, the matter had nothing to do with them, so they paid it no further attention.
Just as Uchiha Fugaku had guessed, their purpose in coming here was to find Orochimaru, who had already infiltrated the Land of Water, and ask him for information regarding the Wood Style Kekkei Genkai Ninja.
After traveling continuously, Uchiha Fugaku arrived at a small town near Kirigakure.
He entered the town and came to the door of a house in its center.
Knock, knock. Knock, knock, knock. Knock, knock, knock.
He knocked on the door in a rhythmic pattern. Before long, it opened, and a plainly dressed young girl answered, asking, "Hello, who are you looking for?"
"I'm from the Land of Fire. I've come to visit a friend."
Uchiha Fugaku said.
The girl warily glanced around before saying, "Please come in."
Once inside, Uchiha Fugaku dispelled the Disguise Technique, revealing his true face.
Besides the girl, there was also a middle-aged man in the room.
Upon seeing Uchiha Fugaku's face, the man also dispelled his Transformation Jutsu, revealing his original appearance. He respectfully addressed Uchiha Fugaku.
"Clan Head."
The middle-aged man was of average height and lean build, with thick eyebrows.
He was Uchiha Min, the Elite Jonin whom Uchiha Fugaku had sent to the Land of Water.
The girl had long black hair tied behind her with a hairband. She was rather pretty and was Uchiha Min's daughter, Uchiha Iori.
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