Mui's gaze swept over the dejected Grass Ninja leader and senior officials before finally settling on Yūto.
When he saw Yūto's face clearly, Mui's heart sank.
The Red Catastrophe...
Mui silently repeated Yūto's nickname, which had resounded throughout the Shinobi World.
Rumor had it that the Red Catastrophe could use outrageously overpowered Fire Release Ninjutsu. Then he recalled that terrifying blaze from the direction of Kusagakure.
Mui understood instantly. The Fire Release just now had been the work of the boy before him!
This was a natural disaster that human strength could never withstand.
Yet at that very moment, an utterly insane thought emerged in Mui's mind!
The Box of Ultimate Bliss!
That legendary treasure that required an ocean of chakra to open!
The only reason it couldn't be opened was the lack of a sufficiently powerful chakra source.
And wasn't this the perfect opportunity?
If this Red Catastrophe could unleash such devastating Fire Release, just how terrifying must his chakra reserves be?!
If I could lure him to the Box of Ultimate Bliss...
He forcibly suppressed his excitement, keeping his expression stern and businesslike.
"Ahem!" Mui cleared his throat and turned to the Grass Ninja leader and senior officials. "Lord Leader, Elders, I understand what you've told me. Hiring a Bounty Hunter to attack the Sannin and the Red Catastrophe-what a grave crime! As the person responsible for managing Hozuki Castle, I, Mui, must enforce the law impartially and show no favoritism!"
His tone was firm, leaving no room for negotiation. "Even someone as esteemed as our leader must be punished for committing such a serious crime! The ironclad rules of Hozuki Castle cannot be violated! Guards!"
He swept his hand sharply and ordered the guards around him, "Follow procedure. Take them all inside and lock them up!"
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