The Bounty Exchange had branches in every country. They were hidden away, with numerous entrances and exits scattered throughout the streets and alleys.
Hyuga Ao possessed the Anbu identity Orochimaru had given her, so she naturally knew the Anbu's exclusive entrances and exits. Even so, Hyuga Ao still followed the instructions and searched for the normal entrance.
Following the map, she found a hidden door in a secluded alley.
The Bounty Exchange was divided into two locations: the mission hall and the mission settlement center.
The settlement center was further divided by mission type. Hyuga Ao was heading to the mission hall.
After passing through a long tunnel, she entered a noisy hall.
The moment she stepped inside, a mixture of sweat, foot odor, and other smells wafted over. Hyuga Ao frowned, raised her Wind Cloak, and drove the odors away.
A new face had appeared, and one hostile gaze after another turned toward her.
Hyuga Ao tightened her grip on the hilt. A razor-sharp intent radiated out, and those who had been staring at her felt their eyes sting. They shifted their gazes away, no longer daring to look.
With some space to herself, Hyuga Ao held her sword in both hands and stood in a corner, observing the hall.
Rather than a hall, this place was more like a small plaza.
Several light screens hung on the wall directly ahead, continuously displaying information. Beneath them were service counters. The windows were so small that the people inside could not be seen clearly, and everyone behind the windows used disguised voices.
Hyuga Ao guessed that they had treated their scents as well, keeping everything completely confidential.
Small signs stood in front of the windows, marking the function of each counter.
Hyuga Ao leaned against the wall with her sword