An hour later, the private room was silent.
Guy and Kurenai stared at Aburame Shikuroo in shock.
They had taken in an overwhelming amount of information in that one hour.
Shibi's intelligence was extensive and wide-ranging, yet clearly organized.
[The secret behind Ebisu becoming a Special Teacher.]
[Genma's promotion to chief personal guard of the Fourth Hokage.]
[The Fourth Hokage's wife is about to give birth.]
[The untold story of Genma, Shizune, and Kakashi!]
[The little secret between Jiraiya and Tsunade!]
[The shadow outside the Konoha Orphanage!]
[The mysterious disappearances of Uchiha Clan members!]
[...]
Each piece of intelligence was astonishing.
What caught Guy's attention most was the Konoha Orphanage.
"A shadow outside the orphanage?"
"Anbu or Root?"
Guy frowned, his expression darkening.
"I'm not sure."
Shibi shook his head.
"My insects can't get close to those shadows. Every time they approach, a strange chakra repels them."
"But someone is definitely watching the orphanage from the shadows."
Guy narrowed his eyes and quietly raised his guard.
Kurenai listened in shock.
She had lived in Konoha for years without knowing so much was happening behind the scenes.
"Shibi... how did you find all this out?"
Shibi adjusted his sunglasses and grinned.
"I have a lot of insects. I let them roam around Konoha, and over time, they learn things."
"Your ability covers all of Konoha?" Kurenai asked curiously.
Shibi rolled his eyes. "Of course not. I just put more insects in places worth keeping an eye on."
As he spoke, he glanced at Guy.
Guy smiled in understanding.
Ebisu and Genma, the Konoha Orphanage, the Uchiha Clan, the Konoha Medical Hospital...
All these so-called "places worth keeping an eye on" were places Guy cared about!
Guy said nothing. He simply reached out and patted Shibi's shoulder.
"Thanks for the effort, brother."