Uzuki Yugao was startled.
She had not expected that, despite being so careful, she had still been noticed by him.
"How did you know I was here?"
Uzuki Yugao spoke evenly as she stepped out from behind the tree trunk.
"My Ninja Hound is highly alert." Ye Fan smiled faintly and asked, "Were you sent by Lord Hokage to watch me?"
The question was extremely direct.
Uzuki Yugao had not been mentally prepared for it at all.
Fortunately, she wore a mask, so no one could see her expression at that moment.
Uzuki Yugao said nothing. She merely stared fixedly at Ye Fan, as though trying to see through the young man before her.
Unfortunately, even the Third Hokage could not do that. How could she possibly manage it?
Before her, Ye Fan was like a cloud of mist, utterly impossible to see through.
"Even if you don't say anything, I know Lord Hokage sent you. The only one who can deploy ANBU personnel is the Hokage."
Ye Fan spoke casually, then added, "Now that I've discovered you, won't it be difficult for you to report back?"
Whoosh!
Uzuki Yugao leaped down from the tree and landed directly in front of Ye Fan.
"Where are you going alone at this hour?"
Uzuki Yugao questioned him, scrutinizing Ye Fan with sharp eyes.
"Just taking a stroll. I don't have a specific destination," Ye Fan said with a smile.
Uzuki Yugao did not believe him at all.
Would someone simply taking a stroll carry such a large backpack? He was clearly lying.
"Does Konoha have a rule saying people aren't allowed outside at night?"
Ye Fan spoke again, studying the female ANBU ninja before him with the same scrutinizing gaze.
"There are some things you must never do. You should understand what