Before deciding to enter Kirigakure, Anyo first sought out a nearby Bounty Station. Having done this once before, he quickly found it inside a public restroom.
The attendant inside asked listlessly, "What service do you need?"
"A bounty assignment, for a specific person," Anyo said.
"Oh?" The attendant perked up. "Who?"
Anyo promptly gave a name. "Kakuzu."
The attendant had clearly heard of this infamous killer, and his expression grew serious. "What does the assignment involve?"
"He only needs to meet me in Kirigakure. I can't disclose the specifics. My name is Anyo, and this is the deposit." Anyo took out a weighty money pouch and handed it over, continuing, "I have one small request."
The attendant accepted the pouch and asked cautiously, "What would that be?"
"I want him to come as quickly as possible."
"All right, understood."
Having arranged this insurance at the Bounty Station, Anyo left immediately. He had no time to wait for Kakuzu. Once again, he used the Eagle Puppet to fly, stopping only after reaching the area around Kirigakure. Knowing nothing about Kirigakure, he had no intention of barging in recklessly. That would not be completing a mission, but throwing his life away.
Only after arriving did Anyo understand why it was called the Village Hidden in the Mist. A light mist constantly hung in the air, and rivers and lakes were everywhere—the complete opposite of Sunagakure.
The place where he landed appeared to be a small village surrounded by forest. Soon after entering, Anyo encountered a young man. Putting on his familiar smile, he approached and asked, "Excuse me, how do I get to Kirigakure?"
The man looked at Anyo warily, then shook his head, unwilling to say even a word.
Normally, Anyo might have given up, but not today.
Anyo's eyes swiftly