Unfortunately, Konoha was unable to send ninjas to investigate the Merchant Alliance's problems.
Since the last great war ended, Konoha had inevitably entered a period of decline. Coupled with its defeat in battle, its prestige had suffered a crisis, causing mission requests to drop sharply.
However, Minato Namikaze was not anxious. Before him lay information concerning Akatsuki.
Without anyone realizing it, a massive vortex had emerged in the Shinobi World.
Blood Moon, created by Muzan, and the Merchant Alliance under his organization had stirred up turmoil in the Land of Fire. Meanwhile, Akatsuki was capturing Ninja Beasts everywhere. Now that they had bared their fangs, there was no need to keep hiding.
While the other side drew most of the firepower, Muzan took advantage of this rare period to make arrangements throughout the Shinobi World.
After a long journey, the two arrived at a small town. The somewhat dilapidated scene made Muzan look at Haku beside him in confusion as he asked:
"Is this the Fūma Clan's territory?"
"Yes, Lord Muzan."
The last time, he had left from here. It was also a ninja from the Fūma Clan who had shown him the way, allowing him to return to Mukawa Territory in a short time.
Dressed in black, Muzan observed the area through the darkness. It was a large town composed entirely of ordinary people.
"It really has declined. There isn't even a trace of ninjas here."
"I hope this trip won't be in vain."
Reality was even crueler than he had imagined. At the same time, sensing someone watching him, he slightly raised his head toward a certain spot and said bluntly:
"There's no need to hide while spying on us. You were the ones who invited us here."
Haku stood beside Muzan and watched a familiar face emerge