As he spoke, he led Chen Fan into a room in an ordinary house. The man lifted a cover in the floor, and with a creak, a passage leading to a hidden chamber appeared.
Then another person emerged from within, his face likewise covered by a mask. Anbu members did work that could not see the light of day, so almost all of them wore masks.
"Lord Chen Fan, Lord Danzou is waiting for you inside. Please follow me," the Anbu member said to Chen Fan. Carrying a lantern, he turned and headed deeper inside. Chen Fan followed behind, taking turn after turn.
This was underground, and the walls were faintly damp. Chen Fan could also hear the sound of dripping water. This cave seemed to have been built a long time ago. After walking for who knew how long, the path became wider and brighter. At last, they reached a pool. A passage ran through its center, while flames around the pool illuminated the place. A man stood at the other end, making it look like some sort of cult gathering.
His right eye and right arm were wrapped in white bandages, and there was an X-shaped scar on his chin. He looked like an old man, yet even at his age, he still harbored such great ambition.
The Anbu member who had led Chen Fan away immediately, leaving only Chen Fan and this Danzō behind.
"Lord Chen Fan, we have never met before. Hello, I am Danzou, the highest leader of this Anbu," Danzou said to Chen Fan.
Yet Chen Fan merely looked up and surveyed the surroundings, not even glancing at Danzou. "This is a nice place. Where is Danzō?"
Danzou's expression shifted slightly upon hearing Chen Fan's words. His index finger twitched involuntarily before he looked