Within the Amegakure, the light was even dimmer due to the tall buildings blocking the view.
Lights shone from the windows of the building onto the street, creating streaks of orange light. Rainwater drizzled on the ground, flowing slowly to both sides according to the deliberately undulating terrain, and dripping into the drainage pipes.
The drainage system in Amegakure is incredibly advanced. In a country that experiences constant rainfall, a massive amount of rainwater needs to be drained annually. This results in extremely thick and large underground drainage pipes. All the rainwater accumulated over the entire Amegakure area flows through these pipes into underground channels, eventually converging into the main river...
Led by the dozen or so assassins, Tsunade Senju led a force of thirty men into Amegakure, walking on the slightly waterlogged concrete ground.
Sato Hideaka stood on the familiar cement ground, looking at the towering buildings.
He couldn't help but secretly admire the high-rise buildings and the drainage system here, which were definitely several times better than those in many large cities in his previous life. You see, in the city he used to live in, even a little rain would cause flooding, and many cars would be submerged, leaving their owners looking helpless and miserable...
At least the drainage system here shows the builder's conscience; it's much, much better than the drainage system that Germany built in Qingdao in the previous world!
" Lady Tsunade, you must be tired from your journey all the way from the Land of Rivers. The lord has prepared accommodations for you, with hot water and clean bedding, so you and your subordinates can rest a bit."
As they approached the building leading to Hanzo's residence, three ninjas wearing Amegakure Forehead Protector suddenly appeared. They came up to the two groups, and one of them bowed to Tsunade Senju, speaking in a calm tone.
Now, shall we go and rest?
Logically speaking, that should indeed be the case.
Tsunade Senju muttered to herself, but the current mission was military intelligence, and military intelligence was urgent; how could she delay? Besides, according to intelligence, Chiyo of Sunagakure seemed to be preparing to negotiate with Hanzo the Salamander. Given the current situation, it was best to meet Hanzo as soon as possible and understand his thoughts...
Thinking of this, Tsunade Senju said to the ninja, "We need to see Hanzo now. I have something very important to discuss with him. Please go and inform him. After all, important information is crucial among ninjas. If we miss it, it might cause huge losses to Amegakure... You can't bear such a responsibility alone, can you?"
"Well, this... I'm just a messenger, and before Lady Amegakure arrived in Lady Tsunade, Elder Chiyo of Sunagakure had already spoken with the leader, so he already knows your purpose. Besides, providing you with a comfortable place to rest is the leader's kind intention, and I'm sure you won't refuse such a kind offer..."
The ninja responded calmly, clearly having anticipated Tsunade Senju's pretext; it's likely that Ci had already planned it out on the way here.
Faced with this Amegakure ninja, Tsunade couldn't help but get annoyed. After a moment's thought, she said, "Of course we won't let Hanzo's kindness go to waste. You should know when he'll be seeing me, right?"
"I will definitely see you within three days," said the Amegakure ninja.
Tsunade Senju immediately followed up, " Hanzo the one who met Chiyo of Sunagakure?"
"Let's have Chiyo receive the leader, secondly."
The ninja from Amegakure replied instinctively.
With a wave of her right hand, Tsunade Senju said heartily, "Alright, let's go second. I must see Hanzo on second place. Now, take us to rest. We've traveled for so long, we're really tired. A bath would be good..."
The Amegakure ninja was completely bewildered by Tsunade Senju's unpredictable actions. This was totally out of the ordinary. He shook his head with a wry smile and had no choice but to lead Tsunade Senju and her group towards the direction of Elder Chiyo of Sunagakure.
I can only explain this to the commander when I return to report on the mission.
Led by the Amegakure ninja, they traversed the Amegakure's main streets and alleys, arriving at a cluster of relatively low-rise buildings. Although these buildings were shorter, their overall design and exterior exuded a more sophisticated air...
Similar to the European Gothic style, the exterior is wrapped in special black stone, just like the high-end villa complexes of the past. Compared with the high-rise buildings that resemble commercial and residential buildings, it appears to have a more upscale feel!
"These guys over there are actually Sunagakure ninjas! The Sunagakure live right across from us. What are these Amegakure guys doing? Don't they know we're fighting Sunagakure...?"
As the 66 ninjas entered a building, they spotted the Konoha post opposite them. The sentry consisted of three ninjas dressed in the traditional clothing of the Sunagakure Village. Their skin was dry from the wind and sand, and their bronze-colored faces were marked with purple lines.
Such appearance and attire make it immediately clear that the other person is a ninja from Sunagakure.
The Sunagakure opposite them also noticed the presence of the Konoha Ninja. After all, the green vests worn by Konoha ninjas were standard issue, not to mention the Forehead Protector they wore, which were clearly the symbol of Konoha. This made them wary, and two of the ninjas even took out weapons from their ninja pouches.
After one of the Sunagakure made a few hand gestures, the figures of two Sunagakure hidden deeper within vanished instantly. They had received the information and quickly went to report the situation to Elder Chiyo and Ebizo of the leadership...
Negotiations haven't even started yet, Yakumi is already so tense. It seems that Hanzo's so-called thoughtful gesture of providing accommodation, hot water, and rest was not without ulterior motives!
A mocking smile appeared on Sato Hideaka's lips as he stepped into the Gothic building, following behind the thoughtful Tsunade Senju. The Konoha ninjas entered the building one after another, their expressions becoming wary, for their enemies on the battlefield were right across the way, and battle could erupt at any moment.
The interior of this Gothic building features a spacious and bright circular lobby on the first floor, while the second floor is surrounded by living quarters, giving the overall impression of high-end elegance and class!
After settling the Konoha ninjas, the Amegakure ninjas gradually departed.
However, at this moment, all the Konoha Ninja gathered in the main hall because the Sunagakure were right in front of them, which made their expressions very solemn as they all looked at Tsunade Senju in the middle.
"Everyone here is an elite among ninjas. The opposing force consists of Sunagakure, so I don't need to explain that... Now, we must be on high alert, ready to defend against any potential enemies. We will use a rotation system, with five teams per group..."
Tsunade Senju stood before the hall and began assigning individual tasks. In this chaotic place, even the slightest mistake could lead to being forced to re-enter the fray, so everyone's tasks were meticulously planned to ensure they could handle any sudden crises.
After assigning the tasks, Sato Hideaka returned to his room.
Just like the ninja from Amegakure said, during their journey, everyone wore raincoats and moved forward in the rain and mud. Their clothes were very wet and stuck to their bodies, making them extremely uncomfortable.
Once inside the room, Sato Hideaka took out a clean set of new clothes from his ninja bag, then took a hot shower in the bathroom to wash off all the mud and sweat, before changing into clean clothes.
Putting the Monkey Mask back on, Sato Hideaka looked out the window at the group of Sunagakure across the street. As expected, they had increased their manpower, with Sunagakure guarding every part of the house, and some even specifically focused their attention on the building, specifically to monitor their movements.
She probably wanted to stay informed about her own side's situation at all times; Chiyo is indeed incredibly meticulous.
After releasing the Lava Giant in the valley last time, Chiyo of Sunagakure demonstrated her seasoned experience and meticulous attention to detail. In that complex and shocking battle, she keenly sensed and judged that her chakra was exhausted, and began to track and pursue...
If it weren't for Orochimaru's sudden appearance, and the effects of the Yin Seal and the Strength of a Hundred Technique, Chiyo would have definitely succeeded in killing him, given that she had almost exhausted all her chakra.
Sato Hideaka carefully analyzed Chiyo's personality and the current situation.
Suddenly, the door banged three times, followed by a familiar, clear, and slightly buzzing girl's voice...
" Sato Hideaka... Sato Hideaka, are you inside?" (To be continued.)