Over the following days, Yechen had not been idle. First, he needed to confirm where Kushina Uzumaki would give birth so he could prepare for his next move.
Second, he needed to plant informants.
Indeed, he spent several days planting Taiji Yin-Yang Seals on multiple Anbu members and Sarutobi Clan ninja.
He chose the Sarutobi Clan because he was certain Hiruzen Sarutobi would not stand idly by during this incident. On the contrary, he would do everything he could to get involved.
One more informant meant one more source of information.
In the blink of an eye, over half a month passed.
Nine Heavens Evolving Heaven Palace.
Training Grounds.
While cultivating, Yechen suddenly opened his eyes as a stream of memories flooded his mind. The Shadow Clone stationed in Konoha had taken the initiative to send him information.
A full minute later, Yechen opened his eyes again and murmured,
"Is it finally about to begin?"
Indeed, according to the information his Shadow Clone had sent, Kushina Uzumaki was most likely about to give birth.
He immediately stopped cultivating, left the Nine Heavens Evolving Heaven Palace, and returned home.
His first move was to locate Kushina Uzumaki. With his Byakugan and exceptionally powerful mental perception, he soon found his target.
"Huh? She's actually there?"
Yechen deactivated his Byakugan and murmured to himself.
Then he remarked, "They really are bold."
Why did he say that? Because the location where he sensed the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was not some secluded hideout, but Hiruzen Sarutobi's residence.
Yechen had never expected Konoha to hide her in plain sight at a time like this.
After all, the Third Hokage's residence was hardly a secret location. Anyone who made a few inquiries could find it without much difficulty.
Putting the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki there-it was no wonder Yechen called