These were details known only to those close to the Mizukage.
The fact that Mizunotsuki Shigure could speak of them meant someone was by the Mizukage's side.
And not low-ranking, either.
"You don't need to guess." Mizunotsuki Shigure seemed to see through his thoughts.
"Among the Mizukage's personal attendants, one belongs to my Yuki Clan. On the surface, he is a civilian shinobi. He was planted there seventeen years ago, starting as a genin, and is now the third-ranking clerk in the Mizukage's office."
"He is responsible for recording the Mizukage's schedule and has handled the daily duty rosters for the Mizukage's residence. Over these seventeen years, he has never passed along any intelligence or done anything that could expose his identity. His sole task was to wait."
Wait for a moment worth using this piece.
Suikazan Fuguki did not ask for the man's name. There was no need to ask, and he should not have asked.
But if he investigated, he would probably find out soon enough.
Mizunotsuki Shigure trusted him so much—no, it should be called absolute confidence. Why was he so confident? Was it because that Uchiha Shaoyu had truly become that powerful?
"So, we move three days from now, at dusk."
He said, "Kutsuki Baidiao leaves his office and returns to his residence, enters the inner courtyard, and the Anbu withdraw. Then what?"
"Then we go in."
Mizunotsuki Shigure said.
"The elites of the Yuki, Terumi, Kaguya, and Hozuki Clans returned in batches to the outskirts of Kirigakure three days ago. They did not enter the village, instead spreading out among temporary bases on the offshore islets and in the mountain forests. Once the signal arrives, they can all reach the Mizukage's residence within two incense sticks."
Suikazan Fuguki swiftly calculated the distances and timing in