Chapter 266
Haruto Saito changed his mind. Originally, he had planned to go straight for the treasure and then leave the Land of Whirlpools to return to Konoha Village. But now, he didn't want to leave anymore! He felt he had to do something!
Haruto searched Da Tao Village again but couldn't find Hiroshi Oshima. Given Hiroshi's strength, unless the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist actively attacked him, he shouldn't have died. Haruto figured Hiroshi must have left the night before. Haruto didn't bother looking for him further and quickly left Da Tao Village.
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Two days had passed since the battle at Da Tao Village.
It was noon on this day.
In a large fishing village called "Nanshui Village" along the southern coast of the Land of Whirlpools, inside a seafood restaurant on the third floor, in one of the guest rooms.
"We'll stay here for one day. If they don't show up, we'll leave!" Jiraiya, wearing a bamboo hat, stood by the window, gazing outside without turning his head.
"The reconnaissance team still doesn't have accurate information on that person. How long are we supposed to keep searching like this?" Tsunade sat at the table, frowning in frustration. This mission had been far from smooth, and it was highly dangerous. The three of them had been moving around frequently within the Land of Whirlpools, and there was a high chance they would be exposed before they could find their target. If they were exposed first, there was no telling what level of enemy might come after them. It wasn't something they could control.
"If it comes to it, I can infiltrate the Mist's forward camp. I might be able to find some useful information," Orochimaru, standing by the table with his arms crossed, said coldly.
"No, that's too dangerous," Tsunade shook her head, looking at Orochimaru. "We're not at a critical point yet. We still have time. There's no need to rush."
Knock! Knock!