"Elder Longya, that Konoha Ninja is back!"
Just as the two were preparing to set out, a Ninja suddenly leaped over from the direction of the village entrance and shouted excitedly:
"And he brought back a Cloud Village captive!"
"!!!"
Longya's first reaction was not joy, but shock and deep suspicion.
How could it have been so fast?
Less than half a day had passed since Sou left!
In his estimation, merely figuring out the outpost's sentries and traps should have taken a day or two. How could Sou have not only cleared the outpost but also captured a prisoner alive in such a short time?
"Could it be... that Takuno went over there and caused trouble, forcing Sou to withdraw early?
Sou-kun isn't hurt, is he...? Quick, take me to him."
With that thought, Longya grew anxious. He immediately called to the Ninja who had come to report and hurried toward the village entrance.
Misaki was equally puzzled. She clearly could not believe that someone could wipe out an outpost guarded by several Jonin in half a day. By Ninja standards, that was simply a fantasy.
I should go take a look too. Perhaps Lord Sou only came back first to make preparations.
Meanwhile, on the main road outside the village entrance.
"Lord Sou..."
Hami's pretty face was pale. Seeing Sou's relaxed expression, she thought he was joking with her and quickly tried to persuade him in a low voice:
"Lord Sou, please be careful with what you just said when you meet the Clan Elders. I can overlook you knocking me out, but please tell them the truth.
"With your strength, clearing out one outpost in half a day is outrageous, but I'm willing to believe it.
"But you just said... you cleared out two in half a