Chiyo returned home and wearily rubbed his temples.
This mission had come too suddenly. He needed to sort out his thoughts properly.
As he entered the bathroom, warm steam immediately washed over him.
He removed his clothes and slowly lowered himself into the bathtub. The warm water enveloped his body, and his taut nerves finally relaxed.
This mission probably won't be that simple...
Chiyo closed his eyes in thought, lightly tapping the edge of the tub with his fingers, producing a crisp sound.
"Seven towns along the Land of Fire Border had children disappear at the same time. The methods were professional, and the operation was swift. It was clearly an organized action."
"That old man Danzo is definitely the biggest suspect, but I can't rule out spies from other ninja villages taking the chance to stir up trouble."
Chiyo knew that his greatest advantage in the future was knowing the plot.
But at the same time, he would not place too much faith in the plot he knew.
After all, ever since his arrival, this world had already begun to change.
Chiyo let out a long breath, opened his eyes, and gazed at the ceiling through the hazy steam.
"Twenty elites should be enough to handle most situations, but I still need to be fully prepared."
"To avoid losing manpower, I can only think of something equipment-wise for now!"
"The equipment issue is relatively easy to solve. I just need to spend money!"
"After all, the Uchiha have accumulated wealth for so many years. We may not have anything else right now, but we have plenty of money!"
As he pondered, faint footsteps came from outside.
Chiyo's brows furrowed slightly. Those footsteps sounded very familiar.
But he had not expected anyone to visit at this hour.
"Chiyo-niichan, are you