Xuandou's thoughts raced like lightning, but his face betrayed nothing.
He continued listening as Mei Terumi introduced the others, maintaining a polite smile throughout.
Each time Mei introduced someone, he nodded slightly in greeting, as though he were earnestly committing these future allies to memory.
But his mind was working at a furious pace.
Without drawing attention, he adjusted his breathing, concentrated a faint thread of chakra in his mind, and silently extended it toward Mei.
"Secret technique: Mind Body Transmission Technique!"
"Don't let anything show on your face!"
His voice abruptly rang out in Mei's mind.
"Your Revolutionary Army's plan has already been exposed."
"Kisame Hoshigaki belongs to the force controlling the Fourth Mizukage. He's already infiltrated your Revolutionary Army."
"Don't look at him now. Don't react. Keep introducing everyone."
Mei's body stiffened slightly.
That instant of stiffness was so brief that no one present noticed.
Her smile remained unchanged as she continued the introductions.
Her voice was steady, her tone natural, as though nothing had happened.
Watching her reaction, Xuandou inwardly nodded.
After introducing everyone, Mei turned to Xuandou with a smile.
"Clan Head Xuandou, these are essentially all the principal leaders taking part in this revolution."
"When the time comes, they'll follow the plan and lead their respective subordinates to support our operation."
"We also have some specific arrangements for the Uchiha. Why don't we go into the inner room so I can explain the detailed operational plan?"
Xuandou nodded.
"All right."
Mei gave the others an apologetic smile.
"Please wait a moment, everyone. I'll be right back."
She turned and led Xuandou, Shisui, and Itachi deeper into the hideout.
Ao watched them leave, his brow furrowing slightly, but said nothing.
Kisame leaned against the wall with his arms folded, his sharklike eyes watching Xuandou disappear at