Naruto and Sasuke followed Avril, observing everything around them along the way. Naruto noticed a large group of people tailing them, and Sasuke noticed them too. Sasuke had intended to eliminate all their pursuers, but Naruto shook his head at him first, signaling him not to act rashly.
Sasuke knew Naruto was doing this to draw out the Mastermind. They had been followed almost as soon as they met this little girl named Avril. Since they already had their suspicions about her, this only strengthened their belief that she was deceiving them.
As Avril led Naruto and Sasuke along, she greeted many of the villagers, who responded warmly. Anyone else might really have been fooled, but unfortunately for Avril, her targets were Naruto and Sasuke. They possessed the most powerful dōjutsu in this world, and the cultivation techniques they practiced made them especially sensitive to demonic energy and holy auras. How could the powerful dark auras the villagers occasionally emitted possibly escape their notice?
Avril brought Naruto and Sasuke to a large Western-style house and said, "Naruto, Sasuke, this is my home. There usually aren't many people here, and it's not every day I get to meet you two. I simply have to keep you here for a meal before you leave. Come on, let's go inside." With that, Avril walked in.
Many servants emerged from the house, led by an elderly butler. They bowed to Avril and said, "Welcome home, miss."
Naruto discreetly nodded to Sasuke, then smiled. "Thank you, Avril. Sasuke and I haven't eaten yet, as it happens. Sorry for imposing. Hahaha."
"Not at all!" Avril said happily. "I'm delighted that you two are willing to stay and eat with me. How could I find that a bother? Sit down for a bit while I give the