Seeing Aburame Ryoma looking somewhat uneasy, it was clear he had already begun to doubt himself.
Qingye sneered inwardly.
Although he couldn't completely rule out the possibility that Danzo had leaked information about his movements, it was most likely unrelated to Danzo.
He had already confirmed as much with Mei Terumi.
The Third Mizukage had recently been keeping to himself. Before that, he had suddenly mobilized ninjas to invade the Land of Sea, intending to start another war with Konoha.
Clearly, Old Madara had made his move!
The Third Mizukage had probably already been brought under Uchiha Madara's control. The Hozuki father and son's ambush earlier must have been arranged by Uchiha Madara.
Only, their target hadn't been him. It had been Nohara Rin.
As for the movements of his three-man team, Uchiha Madara could naturally learn about them through the White Zetsu intelligence network. There was no need for Danzo to leak information to Kirigakure.
But so what?
Was it really such a hardship for Danzo to take the blame for Uchiha Madara?
Besides, even if the Third Hokage were here, if Qingye explained the situation, Hiruzen Sarutobi would probably suspect Danzo of leaking his information too.
A man's reputation preceded him. That was Danzo's credibility for you!
"All right, all right. Both of you, calm down."
Orochimaru cursed Danzo inwardly for always causing trouble for him, but his face remained warm and pleasant as he tried to mediate.
Qingye snorted and sheathed his Tachi. "This matter won't just be over and done with. Certain people will have to answer to me later!"
"..."
A vein throbbed on Aburame Ryoma's forehead.
Uchiha Qingye was far too arrogant!
He already showed absolutely no regard for Lord Danzo or Root!
"I'll report this to the village and ask someone to investigate."