"Bring in the first group of prisoners."
Sasuke put away the military order. The side entrance of the tent opened, and more than twenty Kumogakure Shinobi were escorted into the interrogation area in three columns.
Most came from border logistics units and had no serious injuries. The Sealing Chains only restricted their ability to form hand seals.
The Kumogakure Chunin at the front looked up at Sasuke.
"If you're going to kill us, do it. Don't expect us to tell you about our defenses."
Sasuke did not interrogate them. He merely had Yamada Naoto place a wooden chest before them.
The lid opened, revealing invoices for purchases Kumogakure's leadership had made through secret trade routes.
Shikaku took out the first one.
"Southern Land of Lightning Merchants' Association, four hundred jin of specially supplied beef, delivered to Kumogakure's elders' district."
The Kumogakure Chunin turned his head away.
"You think a few forged invoices can sow division in Kumogakure?"
Inoichi Yamanaka brought the merchant responsible into the interrogation area.
The merchant's hands were sealed, and a travel permit issued by the Daimyo's Residence of the Land of Lightning hung on his chest.
"I drew up the invoices and delivered the goods myself. Every time, I entered the Land of Lightning through civilian routes, and the elders' guards took over from there."
The Kumogakure Chunin stared at his travel permit.
"If you dare lie, no one will be able to protect you when you return to the Land of Lightning."
The merchant turned back his cuff, revealing a receipt stamp from Kumogakure's elders' district.
"I'm not getting the remaining payment anymore. Why should I keep their secrets?"
Shikaku took out several more invoices.
"Rare medicinal herbs, delivered to the exclusive treatment room in the Raikage Building."
"Tea from the Land of Fire, delivered