Konoha: Muzan of the Hatake Household—Obito's Secret
Hizashi's Byakugan floated in the air. In a short time, the structure of the entire space appeared in Hizashi's mind. After locking onto the precise locations of Akatsuki and the others, he said directly:
"They're up ahead, but there are quite a few sensory ninja in the Alliance's squad as well. We can't get too close."
One was from the Aburame Clan, while the other was from the Hyuga Clan. Though their abilities were not as powerful as Blood Demon Arts, finding Akatsuki was only a matter of time.
"This is troublesome. Find a way around them."
They had come to find Obito, not to fight the Alliance to the bitter end.
Muzan looked to the side. Hizashi focused his Byakugan, and within seconds, found a safe route.
The two moved at incredible speed, only slowing as they approached the Alliance forces. Muzan activated Sage Mode and expanded his senses to the limit, passing safely over them.
Below, an Aburame Clan expert sensed a strange chakra. Just as he was about to send his insects to investigate, he realized there was no one overhead anymore.
"Did you notice anything just now?"
He asked the Hyuga Clan member beside him, who nodded slightly.
"A black shadow, but it was too fast. I couldn't make it out."
This operation was incredibly dangerous. One careless mistake could get them killed in Akatsuki's headquarters. Even Jōnin like them had to follow Sakumo Hatake's orders and proceed cautiously with their search.
Within Akatsuki's core territory, Nagato had notified the remaining members in advance. Since Akatsuki's founding, they had only gathered physically on a handful of occasions, which spoke to the urgency of the situation.
"I really don't understand what there is to fear from this so-called Shinobi Alliance.