Xuandou had finished his preparations in the Clan Head's Office.
He had changed into a dark combat outfit, with the blue-green Ninja Blade hanging at his waist and several Flying Thunder God Kunai tucked behind it.
His chakra was abundant, and he was in excellent condition.
Shisui and Itachi stood before him, both dressed for battle as well.
"Have you settled things with Fugaku?"
Xuandou asked.
Shisui nodded.
"Rest assured, Clan Head. Senior Fugaku will remain in Hidden Xuan Village, and the Mission Hall's operations won't be affected."
"The Anbu have also assigned enough people to patrol. The village's safety is assured."
Xuandou nodded.
Fugaku would stay behind, while Shisui and Itachi would accompany him.
They were deploying three of their four Susanoo. This was already the strongest lineup he could muster.
"Let's go."
Xuandou formed hand seals with both hands, chakra surging through his body.
Shisui and Itachi each placed a hand on his shoulders, one on either side.
"Flying Thunder God!"
Space warped, and the three of them vanished from the office in an instant.
The next moment, Xuandou opened his eyes to an entirely different scene.
They were standing in a dim underground chamber.
Rough stone walls surrounded them, and several dim lamps hung overhead, their light and shadows flickering.
The air was thick with moisture and a faint musty smell. The sound of water could just barely be heard in the distance.
This was a secret base on the outskirts of Kirigakure. The Flying Thunder God Kunai Mei Terumi had taken three days earlier had been left here.
Dozens of people stood in a dense crowd before them.
Mei Terumi stood at the front, having changed into combat attire today.
She wore light chest armor over a dark blue bodysuit, with a short sword fastened at