Only Shimura Danzō wore a veiled look of disdain.
"Hiruzen is as hypocritical as ever, making it sound as though this is all to protect Konoha, even lowering himself to ask for help."
But one other person present knew the truth: Orochimaru. He already knew that the sense of being watched came from Ye Feng, and this incident had to be Ye Feng's handiwork too. He likewise scoffed at the Third Hokage's words.
Still, this also suggested that Ye Feng had done this for some special purpose. Perhaps he had discovered some new, special applications of true qi.
At that thought, Orochimaru could not help wanting to look toward Ye Feng, but he ultimately restrained himself. It was best not to look at Ye Feng right now, lest anyone with an agenda take notice, especially Shimura Danzō. There would still be time to ask after the meeting.
The arrangements were soon settled at the meeting. Each Family would send a certain number of ninja according to its circumstances to assist the Anbu and the Military Police Force in searching all of Konoha.
Once the meeting ended and everyone began leaving, Orochimaru waited outside the Hokage Office Building until Ye Feng came out.
Unable to hold back any longer, Orochimaru was the first to ask in a low voice:
"Have you come up with something good again?"
Ye Feng merely gave a mysterious smile and kept him guessing as he said:
"There's no rush. I'll come find you at your laboratory once the search is over."
With that, Ye Feng left Orochimaru's side and went over to Uchiha Tianchang to follow the Military Police Force's arrangements.
Countless ninja throughout Konoha sprang into action. Under the direction of the Anbu and the Military Police Force, they conducted a thorough sweep from east