"Hidan?"
The image of Hidan holding a red triple-bladed scythe immediately surfaced in Xuandou's mind.
Xuandou understood: at this point in time, Hidan clearly had not yet been recruited by the Akatsuki.
He looked at the retainer and asked:
"I remember the Land of Hot Water has its own ninja village, doesn't it? Why come all the way to the Land of Fire to post a commission?"
A trace of embarrassment crossed the retainer's face at the question. He coughed lightly and said:
"Well... because the Land of Hot Water pursues a policy of peace, the village's ninja are now... not particularly good at fighting anymore."
Xuandou nodded without saying anything more.
The retainer sighed and continued:
"Hot springs are the backbone of our economy. Daimyō and nobles from various countries visit us on vacation every year."
"But that rogue ninja named Hidan despises peace and spends his days killing for pleasure. Over the past few months, there have already been numerous murders with extremely damaging repercussions."
He adjusted his glasses.
"Worse still, every time he kills someone, he sets up some Jashin Ritual at the scene, leaving everyone terrified. Many nobles and daimyō from smaller countries have now heard about this and canceled their vacations to the Land of Hot Water."
"If we don't find a way to deal with Hidan soon, our economy... may suffer even more serious consequences."
Xuandou had a clear picture now.
Hidan's strength could reach Kage Level.
The fact that Hidan was still at large meant the Land of Hot Water had no expert capable of subduing him.
He looked at the retainer and asked:
"As for the payment for this mission..."
The retainer immediately grew solemn.
"Please rest assured about the payment."
"Hidan's presence has already seriously affected our country's economic lifeline, so