Mifune and Naruto hurried toward the sound. By the time they arrived, a large crowd had already gathered, pointing and murmuring among themselves. Mifune stepped forward and asked, "What happened?"
Mifune's voice drew everyone's attention. They immediately cleared a path and bowed. "Great General."
Mifune and Naruto walked forward and finally saw a maid lying on the ground, her face deathly pale. Mifune frowned and demanded, "What exactly happened here?"
All the servants dropped to their knees in fright, trembling all over. One maid stammered, "I-I don't know what h-happened either. Xiaotong and I were taking wine to the front hall, but when we got here, Xiaotong suddenly started shaking all over and then collapsed. I really don't know what happened. Please look into it, Great General!"
Mifune frowned. "You may stand."
"Thank you, Great General," the servants said.
Just then, the Daimyo arrived as well. "What happened, General Mifune?"
Mifune bowed. "Nothing serious, Lord Daimyo. A maid suddenly died, and we're investigating now. Please rest assured. I'll handle it."
The Daimyo glanced at the dead maid. "Then I'll leave it to you, General Mifune. I'll retire for now. Inform me when there's any progress."
Mifune nodded. "Understood, Lord Daimyo."
The Daimyo nodded, then turned to Naruto. "You're a ninja from Konoha. Why don't you help General Mifune investigate this matter? I'll pay you accordingly afterward."
Naruto smiled. "Of course, Lord Daimyo. I'd be happy to accept this mission."
The Daimyo nodded in satisfaction. "Good. I'll be going, then." With that, he left with a group of servants.
After the Daimyo left, Mifune looked at Naruto. "What do you make of this?"
Naruto crouched down and examined the body. "She has no external injuries or signs of illness. According to that maid, she died suddenly. That might be understandable if