After finally getting news, the trail had suddenly gone cold, and that left Qian feeling rather miserable.
Just as he was quietly brooding, he suddenly saw the Uchiha Elder in front of him looking utterly composed, as if everything was well in hand, brimming with confidence.
All at once, he remembered: before the words "haven't obtained," the other party had added a qualifier—"for now."
In other words, the other party very likely already had news about Takumi Village's leader.
However, judging from his expression, Qian would probably have to make certain promises first.
With that thought, Qian pondered for a moment, then spoke directly. "I wonder what the elder needs me to do?"
Hearing this, the Uchiha Elder looked Qian up and down a few times, then said with satisfaction, "A teachable child indeed!"
After saying that, he let out a burst of hearty laughter.
Only after he finished laughing did he say, "Actually, not long ago, Nekomata sent word. The Ninja Cats of her clan discovered someone suspected to be Takumi Village's leader. It's just that this information has not yet been confirmed."
"Nekomata..."
Relevant information flashed quickly through Qian's mind.
Nekomata was an upright Black Market merchant who lived with a group of Ninja Cats, ran a ninja-tool shop, and had been on good terms with the Uchiha clan for generations.
She was both an intelligence source for the Uchiha clan and their exclusive weapons supplier.
If the information came from her, then it should be correct.
Thinking this, Qian immediately asked, "Where is the target?"
"The Land of Artisans," the Uchiha Elder replied.
"What?"
Qian was greatly shocked. "He actually still dares to stay in the Land of Artisans?"
"Dares?"
The Uchiha Elder gave Qian a strange look and asked in return, "Why wouldn't he dare?"
Hearing