As former Konoha Anbu, they were highly efficient. In no time, they had decided who would notify the higher-ups and who would follow the intruders.
Seeing her old friends spring into action one after another, Uzuki Yugao abandoned the tea stall and dashed off as well.
They had been cooped up for far too long. After retiring from the Anbu, they had still been able to work as shinobi, but now they spent every day living like retirees. How could a bunch of young people like them possibly stand that?
Before long, Uzuki Yugao found her boyfriend, Gekko Hayate, who was not away on a mission.
"You suspect spies have infiltrated the village?"
Gekko Hayate froze for a moment.
"That's right. Two people..."
Uzuki Yugao was about to describe their appearances when Gekko Hayate suddenly shrugged. "Then they've probably already been 'marked.' The Sensor Division hasn't sent me any orders, so they likely don't need me involved."
"Marked?"
"...Ah, I forgot. With your current status, I can't tell you that." Gekko Hayate suddenly realized his mistake. Looking conflicted, he hesitated for a moment. "Anyway, you don't really need to worry about this. With the village the way it is now, it wouldn't be surprising to have dozens, even a hundred spies slip in every day."
"After all, Konoha has become the focal point of the shinobi world."
Inside Konoha, Uchiha Itachi and Kisame were making their way toward their destination.
"Mr. Itachi?"
"Yes."
Kisame, who had seemed rather excited throughout their journey, discreetly signaled to him. Of course, Itachi had also noticed that someone was following them.
"There's something wrong with that tea stall. No wonder it's in such an out-of-the-way spot... They're all skilled. Looks like we won't be able to shake them."
"Then let's go somewhere you can