The two men, dressed in black and gray, walked for about half an hour before heading straight into a mountain.
The mountain stood around a thousand meters tall. It was considered a high mountain in the region, with many hidden caves inside. When fugitive ninja could no longer support themselves, this was their first choice of refuge.
At that moment, the men in black and gray were hiding in a cave within the mountain. Besides them, there was also someone dressed in blue.
When Blue Robe saw the black- and gray-clad men return with a woman, he frowned slightly. Before he could speak, the man in gray ordered him, "The situation has changed. Send the current situation to the leader immediately and request a decision!"
Konoha's Root base was as dark, silent, and still as ever. In the intelligence department, only the sound of gears turning could be heard.
Creak...
Then...
Bang!
The intelligence department's door was suddenly pushed open. A man, his nerves taut, hurried toward the depths of the base.
At the end of the corridor was a room. A candle inside flickered faintly, revealing a vague silhouette.
When the man reached the door, he could not help taking several deep breaths, trying his best to calm himself. After a while, he knocked and called out, "Lord Danzo, the captain of the first intelligence team has something to report to you."
Not long after the head of the intelligence department knocked, Junzhang's hoarse, flat voice sounded from inside the room.
"Come in."
"Yes."
The head of the intelligence department did not dare slacken or show any disrespect. He answered deferentially and pushed the door open.
After entering, he saw Tuan Tuan reading a book. He could not help swallowing before saying, "Lord Danzō, that 'Camp' has sent