Just as Sarada finished speaking, a cold, detached voice suddenly rang out from the shadows of the Main Hall.
"I suggest you stop entertaining that idea."
"If you keep attacking the Secular Nobility at will, you won't be far from death."
Sarada and Kisame instantly went on alert, turning toward the shadows at the same time.
A figure clad entirely in a gray-black, close-fitting combat outfit slowly emerged from the darkness.
The newcomer was Chou, a member of the Veil Organization.
Sarada rolled her eyes and relaxed, complaining helplessly, "You people from the Veil Organization again. Can't you just use the front door like normal people? Every time you show up, you lurk in the shadows like ghosts. Is scaring people that much fun?"
Chou remained expressionless as he explained evenly, "We have no choice. Too many people in the shinobi world want us dead. We have to watch every step and be extra careful about everything."
Sarada stared at him. Unable to contain her long-held curiosity any longer, she asked bluntly:
"I've always wanted to ask you this. The Veil Organization keeps interfering in major events across the shinobi world. What exactly is your ultimate goal? Can you tell me anything?"
Without even thinking, Chou flatly refused. "No. That's classified. I can't tell you."
"Fine." Sarada spread her hands dejectedly, disappointment written all over her face.
Beside her, Kisame knitted his brows. Picking up on the crucial part of Chou's earlier warning, he pressed him seriously:
"What did you mean just now? Why did you say Sarada would be close to death if she attacked the nobility again?"
Sarada nodded along, echoing his confusion. "Exactly. I've already wiped out an entire noble family with my own hands, and now the whole shinobi world is blaming me for several family