Samui had never imagined that the truth the great nations had expended countless efforts trying and failing to uncover would now come so easily from Mabui's lips.
Yet after her shock passed, Samui still did not believe it. "How did he do it? He looks so young. Back then, he must have still been a child."
"Something went wrong with his body. He hasn't recovered to his best condition yet." Mabui's expression was grave. "I know it's hard for you to believe, but I have no reason to lie to you."
Seeing Mabui's expression, Samui began to believe her somewhat. She took her hand and pressed, "Since you know all this, hurry and tell me, all right?"
The information was too important for Samui not to take seriously.
Mabui gave a bitter smile and looked Samui straight in the eye. "First, tell me exactly why you're approaching him. Don't hide anything from me. I can tell whether you're lying."
Samui fell silent for a moment, her expression gradually regaining its composure. After some thought, she finally said, "The village ordered me to lure him away from Konoha and get him to join Kumogakure. If that fails, I'm to carry out Plan B."
"What is Plan B?" Mabui knew this plan was what mattered most.
Samui took a deep breath. "If necessary, assassinate him and take his Sharingan."
Mabui had already suspected as much. She showed little surprise upon hearing it and instead breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank goodness. No terrible mistake has been made yet."
Samui, however, grew angry. "Do you care about him that much? You don't even care about your own village anymore?"
"No." Mabui shook her head. "You don't know him well enough. It's dangerous here. His forces are far greater than you imagine. If you