He simply could not believe that Canglan would do such a thing.
His master had always acted for the sake of the village. How could he possibly steal the Core of Rebirth? There had to be some misunderstanding!
Just then, a series of footsteps sounded from the laboratory entrance as several high-ranking Sunagakure ninja walked in.
When they saw the scene inside the laboratory, their expressions turned extremely grim.
"Aoba, what exactly happened?"
The white-haired old man at the front asked. He was an elder of Sunagakure and one of the village's highest decision-makers.
Aoba stood up, took a deep breath, and forced himself to calm down. "Elder, Lord Sasori was ambushed, and the Core of Rebirth is gone.
Lord Sasori said that Master took the Core of Rebirth."
"What? Canglan took the Core of Rebirth?"
The elder's expression changed drastically. "How is that possible? Canglan has always been a loyal servant of the village. How could he do such a thing?"
"I don't know."
Aoba shook his head. "But that is what Lord Sasori said.
And Master also disappeared from the medical room this morning."
The elder's expression grew even grimmer.
After a moment of silence, he said, "Immediately seal off every entrance and exit of the village. No one is permitted to enter or leave.
At the same time, intensify the search. We must find Canglan and the Core of Rebirth! Aoba, you know Canglan best. You will be in charge of this search!"
"Yes, Elder!"
Aoba nodded.
Though he did not want to believe that Canglan had stolen the Core of Rebirth, all the evidence now pointed to his master.
He had to find his master as soon as possible and learn the truth.
Aoba immediately turned and left the laboratory, beginning to organize the ninja for