Muzan stood outside the gate, taking in its grandeur. The lives of nobles and commoners were worlds apart; even an ordinary servant was wealthier than a fisherman from the Land of Waves.
"Damn feudalism. Nobles should be hung on the wall."
Since he was here to discuss business this time, Muzan had not chosen to confront them head-on. Of course, if they failed to appreciate his goodwill, he would let them learn the terror of the Demon King.
As the two waited, Haku sensed killing intent. Having followed Zabuza for so long, he was all too familiar with it.
"Lord Muzan, a group of people nearby is watching us. They just showed killing intent."
A group of rogue ninja sat beneath a tree, ninja blades in hand as they stared cruelly at Muzan and Haku. Their conversation could be heard clearly.
"Boss, should we pull a job? There's one mysterious guy and one girl."
"That girl isn't bad. She hasn't grown into her looks yet, but some big shots like them that way."
"Yeah. Our mission failed, and we lost a few brothers. Without money, the road ahead will be difficult."
The rogue ninja had no fixed abode, and their failed mission had only made matters worse. Even their usually calm leader was tempted by his men's words.
If they could really abduct that little girl, it would solve their immediate problem.
"Wait. Let's first see whether the Mukawa Clan knows them."
If the other party knew the Mukawa Clan, kidnapping them would undoubtedly be troublesome. They might even be hunted down by the Mukawa Clan.
While the rogue ninja watched from afar, the gates of the Mukawa Clan slowly opened. A young man stepped out in front, glaring viciously at the rogue ninja as he snapped in fury:
"You