"Although I don't know the details, that guy seems to be using the Dragon Vein to plot something, and his plan may pose a threat to Konoha..."
The Third said that the Dragon Vein was incredibly powerful. Whatever Anrokuzan intended to do with it, it could not possibly lead to anything good.
Prevention was the focus of a ninja's work during peacetime.
"So you mean for me to sneak into Roran and find out what that guy is up to?" Mirai asked. By this point, he more or less understood what the Third Huo Ying was thinking.
The Third smiled and said, "Not only that. I want you to find the daughter of the Queen of Roran whom Anrokuzan is controlling, because only their family can control the Dragon Vein. Whatever he plans to do with it, that man will need her power."
"The Queen of Roran's death was likely because she uncovered some unspeakable motive of his, so he killed her," Mirai analyzed.
The Third nodded upon hearing this. "And if we truly discover that Anrokuzan intends to do something that would harm the shinobi world, we'll kill him!"
Mirai nodded heavily. Then, after looking thoughtfully at the Third, he said, "Lord Huo Ying, I have a request regarding this mission."
"Go ahead," the Third said.
"I want to bring Kushina with me."
Watanabe did not know what Kushina had to do with the fluctuations in space-time and the Dragon Vein, but Kushina's presence during that period was surely related.
Besides, Kushina also wanted to get to the bottom of it. Though it was somewhat dangerous, he could definitely protect her now.
But he also knew that Kushina held a special position. Even if the Third disagreed, he would obey the order.
"Why?" The Third frowned slightly at his