Meanwhile, Juzo Biwa stood downstairs after being thrown out of the Mizukage's Office, muttering in exasperation, "Seriously, he kicks me out every time. It's too much!"
Despite his complaints, Juzo Biwa wore a broad grin and looked eager for gossip. He hardly resembled a Jonin; he looked more like someone who loved hearing the latest rumors!
But the gossip concerned Uchiha Yin. One careless peek could cost him his life, so Juzo Biwa decided he had better leave.
Then he remembered that he still had to work out a plausible way to join the Akatsuki, and an inexplicable irritation came over him. He headed for the woods outside the village to clear his head.
Elsewhere, Obito Uchiha made for Kirigakure after leaving Amegakure. Uchiha Itachi had found someone to bring back so easily, and Obito was unwilling to return empty-handed. His expression grew grave at the thought.
But Kirigakure had just lost a powerful fighter in Kisame. Its defenses were bound to be tight, and going in recklessly would be unwise. Obito Uchiha looked troubled, but he gritted his teeth and continued toward the village.
By chance, he crossed paths with Juzo Biwa as Juzo was heading out. Obito Uchiha felt as though he had won the jackpot. Thanks to his Space-Time Ninjutsu, Juzo had no idea he was there.
For Obito Uchiha, it was a perfect opportunity. Juzo Biwa was a formidable fighter, and getting close to him under normal circumstances would not be easy!
Juzo Biwa, meanwhile, looked preoccupied. It never occurred to him that Obito Uchiha would return so soon, so he had not put up his guard.
Only when he felt a massive distortion of Chakra beside him did he realize something was wrong. By then, it was too late. His vision went black, and he