Not only was there no reason for Dr. Stylish to betray them, but Sarutobi Hiruzen had just remembered,
the Revolutionary Army had a Teigu called Gaia Foundation that could transform its user into someone else. It allowed its wielder to disguise themself as anything.
Whether it was an animal, a plant, or a person, the wielder could take on its appearance. Its applications were even more realistic and versatile than the Transformation Jutsu.
Even Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't spot a flaw after the transformation.
It truly was the ultimate espionage Teigu.
Dr. Stylish's appearance shifted, turning into a young woman with pink hair and headphones.
Chelsea's expression changed. She hadn't expected to fail and be exposed, too.
"That guy's sleeping like a log in the basement!"
Chelsea sneered. Seeing that her assassination had failed, she turned to run.
"Is that so..."
"You should be glad you didn't kill Dr. Stylish."
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded at her words. Good—he was still alive.
With Dr. Stylish's abilities, he was indeed the easiest target for an assassination or sneak attack. Hiruzen had let his guard down.
If Dr. Stylish died, Sarutobi Hiruzen would have a hard time finding another person with a talent for research.
As he spoke, Sarutobi Hiruzen appeared behind Chelsea in an instant and knocked her unconscious with a chop to the neck.
"Damn it!"
"Chelsea!"
Najenda had been keeping an eye on Sarutobi Hiruzen's stand out of the corner of her eye. She noticed Chelsea's failed assassination attempt, and her heart sank.
She had been stalling instead of trying to break through, waiting for Chelsea to make her move and hoping she could succeed in one strike.
The Revolutionary Army had indeed made a smart move, choosing the easiest target in Sarutobi Hiruzen's group to get to.
But Sarutobi Hiruzen himself