Jurozaemon Biwa had come through a "tunnel."
The outskirts of Konoha.
There were many secret entrances connecting to Konoha's extensive underground network.
Jurozaemon Biwa often exchanged intelligence with Gui.
This time.
Gui had led him in through the entrance.
Thus, he had perfectly evaded Konoha's Barrier Team and Perception Barrier.
Of course.
When they entered the barrier, Gui had formed hand seals and opened an entrance in it.
Only then had Jurozaemon Biwa been able to avoid triggering the enormous sensory sphere technique.
By the time he arrived, travel-worn, and met Hyuga Sho.
He was even so thirsty that he gulped down half a barrel of water.
"According to Hiruko, he obtained 'Crystal Style' to replace 'Dark Release' and gathered the 'Power of Five Elements.' He'll probably be conducting the 'Fusion Ritual' soon..."
Jurozaemon Biwa set down his greatsword and wiped his mouth.
He had brought this piece of intelligence to Hyuga Sho.
"We don't seem to be able to trust you."
Yakushi Kabuto, who had been standing guard nearby, cast a wary look at Jurozaemon Biwa.
Someone from within the Akatsuki Organization had come running over.
Then he claimed he would provide intelligence...
That seemed completely untrustworthy.
"No matter."
Hyuga Sho waved a hand, signaling Jurozaemon Biwa to continue.
The unspoken understanding and shared experiences between the two men were beyond anyone else's knowledge.
Yakushi Kabuto had never heard of them, so naturally, he knew nothing.
The experiences in the Land of Hot Water... Hell Valley.
It would be more accurate to say that—
From the moment Might Duy activated the Eight Inner Gates Formation.
The seed of a relationship had been planted between the two of them.
Jurozaemon Biwa was a shinobi from the Bloody Mist Village.
He was far too normal.
Or rather, compared to the other