Anyo rode the Eagle Puppet with the other two, hurtling along so fast that their hair streamed through the air, one black and one purple, like rays of sunlight drifting in the wind.
Haku, who knew Anyo very well, could clearly sense his urgency. Somewhat puzzled, she reached out and patted Anyo on the shoulder, seemingly trying to calm him down.
Haku had already taken off her mask. Anyo turned and saw the deep concern in her eyes, realizing that something was wrong with his state of mind. After taking a few deep breaths, he slowly reduced their speed.
The temptation of controlling one of the ninja villages of the Five Great Nations was simply too great, making it difficult for him to calm down for a time. In fact, the Third Kazekage had already been missing for so long that appearing a day or two later would make no difference.
After a long journey, Anyo stopped in a lush forest. This was the designated location mentioned in the mission. When he arrived, ten Anbu were actually gathered there. After they glanced at Anyo's mask, their leader stepped forward to greet him. "Hello, Night."
"Hello, Ying." After returning the greeting, Anyo asked in some puzzlement, "I remember the mission only mentioning you. Why have so many more Anbu come?"
The Anbu codenamed Ying said gravely, "Because every ninja at Konoha's temporary outpost died. When Lord Hokage learned of this, he stepped up the investigation here to see whether we could find the culprit."
Anyo asked solemnly, "Are you sure it was everyone? Did you miss anyone?"
Ying answered with certainty, "No. I've already conducted a thorough investigation and confirmed that they all died."
Hearing this, Anyo sighed. "Then go back and inform Lord Hokage. Prepare for Sunagakure to go to