"Tiger, why did the Anbu take away an elder of the Shimura Clan?"
Tiger lowered his head slightly and answered:
"Lord Hokage, I was only following the Deputy Commander's orders. I do not know the specifics."
He was unwilling to even disclose the mission details?
Looking at this former subordinate, the Third Hokage's aged face darkened.
"I will handle this matter personally. Go back and tell Jingyi that this ends here."
"Yes."
"Withdraw."
Tiger did not waste any time. Since they could not take the man, they would withdraw.
He would bring the Third Hokage's words back.
Under Tiger's leadership, the Anbu quickly assembled, left the Shimura Clan Compound, and returned to headquarters to report.
The mission had failed, but Jingyi did not mind.
The Sarutobi and Shimura clan compounds were too close to the Hokage Office. At the slightest disturbance, the Third Hokage could rush over immediately and order the Anbu to stop.
Failure had been inevitable.
"I understand. Go get some rest. Keep your team ready; the Anbu will have a major operation tonight."
"..."
Another large-scale operation?
Tiger's pupils contracted beneath his mask.
Was this Jingyi's way of saying he intended to take this to the end?
"Your arrest plan will be difficult to succeed. It is too close. Lord Hokage can rush over at any time."
Shikaku Nara helplessly reminded Jingyi.
If they wanted to arrest an elder of the Shimura Clan, they had to launch a surprise attack. Otherwise, if they went in openly, the Third Hokage would arrive right after them.
It would be a wasted trip.
"I know."
Jingyi sat in his chair, looking through the files on the desk.
"You know, yet you still..."
Shikaku Nara had barely begun to speak when he paused. He had already guessed what Jingyi intended to