They successfully reached the Bandit Stronghold.
The clearly newly built stronghold had no passwords or other such precautions. Its security was lax.
Just like that, the three of them-no, four-successfully slipped inside.
Luo Mang quickly surveyed their surroundings.
The buildings were all new, and there weren't many people coming and going. Everyone wore a black eye patch and a black headscarf, as though they were part of a uniform.
He saw only men, no women. Sure enough, they were all ordinary people, with no fluctuations of chakra.
There were no new discoveries yet. Everything they could observe was more or less consistent with their analysis and the information they had gathered down below.
Just as they approached the pavilion at the center of the Bandit Stronghold, someone suddenly stopped them. Smiling as though he knew the original owner of this body well, he addressed Sasuke.
"Sixth, did you finish the job you were given?"
Sasuke's expression stiffened. The man knew the original owner well, but Sasuke didn't know him at all. To Sasuke, the man was another version of Naruto, getting handsy the moment he came over. If Sasuke hadn't been afraid of blowing their cover, he would have punched him already.
"Oh, and why have you tied up a little brat?"
"Ahem!"
Seeing this, Luo Mang quickly interrupted and urged him along.
"The chief's job is urgent. You two can chat later."
"Right, right. Get going, then."
The man didn't suspect a thing. He simply waved them on and stopped talking.
Judging by his reaction, the chief's word seemed to be law. Was he a powerful fighter?
With that question in mind, they reached the center of the Bandit Stronghold, where the reception hall was also the most lavish building.
A brawny man occupied the seat of honor, looking