Orochimaru immediately controlled White Zetsu and followed them.
White Zetsu's concealment ability really was useful. As long as there were trees, he could hide inside them.
So One, Two, and Three never noticed they were being followed.
They were still thinking about how to deal with Uchiha Gua.
"That Uchiha Gua won't be easy to handle. Anyone with such a big name in the Shinobi World must have some real strength."
Although Two had been the one to suggest attacking Uchiha Gua, she was exceptionally calm now.
They had come to avenge Lord Hiruko, not throw their lives away.
They had to prepare.
"He's seven and a half now. His strength should be at Jonin level. None of us could beat him one-on-one."
One offered his analysis too.
"And his abilities are tricky to deal with, so we can't attack him somewhere crowded. This is Konoha, after all."
Three followed with his own analysis.
"Then let's follow him first and find somewhere deserted. The three of us will attack together and..."
Two drew a finger across her throat.
One and Three nodded at the same time.
If they could kill Uchiha Gua, the three of them would surely become famous throughout the Shinobi World.
Then, even if they went back to being mercenaries, their pay would have to double.
The three huddled beside a tree, whispering. They would never know that someone was hiding inside that very tree.
The corners of White Zetsu's mouth lifted slightly.
"So that's how it is?"
"A sneak attack on Gua?"
"Interesting."
Using White Zetsu's body, he quietly gauged the three's strength.
Their chakra was only a little above a Chunin's, at Special Jōnin level.
Small fry like these wanted to attack Gua?
"I'll just..."
Orochimaru was about to call someone over to apprehend all