Besides Naruto, Zabuza and Hozuki Mangetsu, who had been hiding near the Mizukage's office building, also discovered Kirigakure's movements.
They had gathered more than a dozen Kirigakure ninja, intending to storm the Mizukage's office building under the pretext that "the Mizukage is being controlled," and free the Fourth Mizukage from the enemy's control.
Of course, aside from those dozen or so people, Hozuki Mangetsu had specifically contacted several highly respected Jonin in the village and asked them to observe from nearby. The moment they found signs that the Mizukage was being controlled, they were to immediately strike at the Fourth Mizukage.
As for the Masked Man who might be behind the Fourth Mizukage, that was left to the Uzumaki ninja.
But before this carefully laid plan could even begin, the Fourth Mizukage unexpectedly left the Mizukage's office building of his own accord. Leading some Anbu loyal to the Mizukage, he rushed toward the outskirts of the village.
This left Hozuki Mangetsu somewhat at a loss. Frowning, he secretly suspected that the Masked Man had discovered their plan.
At that moment, a Kirigakure ninja appeared before Hozuki Mangetsu. Lowering his head, he said, "Lord Mangetsu, enemies have invaded the village. Judging by their appearances, they should be the rogue ninja Itachi Uchiha and the rogue ninja Juzo Biwa."
Why would Juzo Biwa and Itachi Uchiha appear near the village?
After pondering for a moment, Hozuki Mangetsu decided to lead his dozen or so subordinates toward the outskirts. Since the plan could not keep up with the changes, they could only adapt as things developed.
After Hozuki Mangetsu left, Kirigakure's higher-ups who were lying in wait on another street also frowned.
They were Mei Terumi, an elite Jonin proficient in Boil Release and Lava Release; Ao, a Jonin from the sensory unit;