"This guy... didn't seem to be deliberately suppressing his chakra?"
Ning Feng held his tachi upright, his Sharingan staring coldly at the frail figure half-crouched before him.
The female ninja before him looked... even younger than Konan.
She was about the same age as the boy he had just seen about to enter the Box of Ultimate Bliss.
Her features were quite delicate, and her long white hair seemed to lend the girl an air of mystery.
"I was sent by Kusagakure..."
The girl suddenly forced down the tremor in her voice and pointed shakily at her forehead protector.
No kidding. I already saw your forehead protector.
Never mind my Sharingan-even someone nearsighted could make out the forehead protector on your head from this distance.
"I... I'm here to oversee whether Lord Muku can enter the Box of Ultimate Bliss successfully today."
Seeing that the long blade at her neck showed no sign of moving, Ryuzetsu could not help cursing inwardly.
What's wrong with this guy holding the tachi? Can't he talk?
"So you're a ninja from Kusagakure..."
Ning Feng nodded meaningfully. With his experience, he could tell at a glance that this girl was definitely not what she claimed to be.
One look was enough to tell that she had sneaked in, just like him.
But... this girl seemed to know something.
Muku...
Wasn't that Mui's son?
Wait...
Could this girl... be Muku's childhood friend?
Without a word, Ning Feng looked Ryuzetsu over again.
Pale skin, delicate features...
She was indeed Muku's childhood friend.
"Come inside with me first."
Ning Feng offered no explanation of his identity and simply led Ryuzetsu underground.
Inside, Muku had yet to enter the Box of Ultimate Bliss.
The nearby ninja wearing animal masks were all watching Mui's expression.
Mui's face was calm, betraying