Black Zetsu did not sound like a particularly formidable character, but he had once managed to deceive Madara Uchiha. That alone said a great deal.
Hyuga Matsuba did not have that many schemes in his mind.
"Have we arrived already? This place is way too shabby. These Mountain Bandits live worse than we do." Kushina looked around, utterly speechless.
"These Mountain Bandits can only loot ordinary people. Anyone truly wealthy would hire guards to protect their property. Why would they let thieves take it?" Tsunade explained.
"That's awful! I was just wondering whether I should show them mercy, but later, I'll make sure they see just how strong I am." Kushina puffed out her cheeks.
"Mm." Tsunade said nothing more. Looking at the young girl before her, she seemed to see her own younger self.
"I still need to make this clear beforehand. We cannot leave a single one of them alive, including the children and women among them."
It might sound cruel, but that was the law of this world. Even a child could not be underestimated.
This rule had been passed down for a long time, but many people did not follow it. It was not because people had become softhearted, but because things were no longer as lawless and tyrannical as they had once been.
Long ago, even children possessed considerable ability. Children nowadays, however, really were nothing more than bystanders.
"Not even the children and women?" Mikoto frowned. She was a considerate girl, and being asked to do such things put her in a difficult position.
"You heard correctly. This is our mission. No matter what it entails, we must carry it out completely." Tsunade's expression was grave.
Mikoto's face was filled with conflict. Hyuga Matsuba said nothing either. This world was filled with darkness and