At this point in time, Shion probably hasn't been born yet. The current priestess is her mother...
Lin Ze worked it out based on the timeline, but his movements never slowed as he darted through the shadows, sensing the distinctive Chakra ahead-gentle, yet carrying a hint of authority.
At last, Lin Ze stopped outside a palace where the guards were relatively lax, but the surroundings were the quietest and most secluded.
The source of that distinctive Chakra was inside.
Taking a deep breath, Lin Ze put on his Suzaku mask and straightened his clothes. After making sure there were no traces of Konoha on him, he flickered forward and slipped lightly through an open window into the room.
The room was elegantly furnished, with a faint scent of sandalwood.
A woman in white priestess robes, regal in bearing and seemingly in her twenties, sat at a desk, apparently examining a scroll.
She was exceptionally beautiful, but an unrelenting trace of melancholy and heaviness lingered between her brows.
She did not seem particularly surprised by Lin Ze's sudden appearance. She merely raised her head slowly and calmly regarded the uninvited guest in the Suzaku mask.
"What brings you here so late at night?"
The priestess's voice was gentle and steady, carrying an inherently reassuring power.
Lin Ze grew slightly wary. She was far too composed. Either she had something to rely on, or she had already foreseen his arrival.
Considering the priestess's ability to foresee the future, the latter seemed more likely.
"Forgive the intrusion, Lady Priestess." Lin Ze deliberately altered his voice, making it low and hoarse. "I am Suzaku. I have come to propose a transaction."
"A transaction?"
The priestess raised an eyebrow slightly, her gaze passing over the mask on Lin Ze's face.
"I do not believe I