While Araki was facing off against the Raikage and the others in his office, the six genin from Kirigakure also encountered their opponents.
Outside the Cloud Residence inn.
After eating and drinking their fill at the barbecue restaurant, then taking a nap, the six discussed their respective roles and were just about to head out.
Unexpectedly, the moment they stepped outside, they saw three Sunagakure genin walking toward them along the street.
What a narrow road for enemies!
Zabuza Momochi was not some broad-minded man who could sail a boat in his stomach. He still remembered that someone aboard Sunagakure's ship had mocked his eyebrows.
Though he did not know who it was, he could not go wrong by putting it on all their heads.
That was why he had deliberately taken on the task of gathering intelligence on Sunagakure's genin.
Who would have thought that what he had searched for in vain would fall right into his lap?
He had only just stepped outside, and they had already delivered themselves to him.
"Don't act rashly, Zabuza!"
Mei Terumi stretched out a hand in front of Zabuza Momochi. "This is Kumogakure."
Clearly, although she had not heard Sunagakure's mockery at the time, she had picked up on something from Zabuza's attitude just now.
This Zabuza probably had some personal grudge against one of Sunagakure's genin.
That was why she specifically reminded him not to cause trouble in the street.
After all, there were only two ways to gather intelligence on genin: words or force.
With words, one observed and inquired, avoiding direct contact with the target as much as possible and learning about them from the side. It was discreet and safe, but lacked accuracy.
With force, one found an opportunity to engage them directly and learn about them in